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WALNUT CREEK –An East Bay consignment shop known for its whimsical antiques and home furnishings is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a four-day sale and festivities.
Room With a Past will mark a decade in Walnut Creek with a parking lot sale next month, when the locally owned store will offer up its most eclectic mix of home decor and collectibles. The 10th anniversary parking lot sale will be 6 to 9 p.m. April 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11-12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13 at 1557 Third Ave.
Room With a Past offers used home furnishings, collectibles and accessories, which range from rustic to antique, and have been picked up from estate sales, flea markets and auctions. The store is open just four days a month — Thursday through Sunday evening, usually the third weekend of the month.
Susan Goodman of Pleasanton bought Room With a Past from Concord resident Janet Ely about five years ago. Goodman has grown the business and opened a second location in Livermore, called Paris Flea Market, at 535 Leisure St. The Livermore location is open the first weekend of the month.
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Ranking: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Best Overall)
Price: $275
Amps: 3.5
Horsepower: .33
Stock wheel test: 24.16 seconds
Norton wheel test: 10.59 seconds
Likes: Almost nothing we test is made in America, so it's easy to forget just how good American-made equipment really is. Then you run the Baldor and remember what this country's products once were. No other grinder can touch it. It's beautifully made, with large cast wheel housings, and it runs without vibration. It's extremely powerful for a machine its size. Baldor, take a bow.
Dislikes: This is truly an industrial grinder. Its wheels go on and stay on. But for home workshop purposes, it could use wheel covers that are easier to remove for swapping wheels. A dislike? Not really. You have to expect this when you buy industrial equipment.
Ranking: ★ ★ ★
Price: $45
Amps: 3.5
Horsepower: .5
Stock wheel test: 178 seconds
Norton wheel test: 60 seconds<
Likes: Three stars in our tests is the "adequate performance" rating. But in this case, that doesn't tell the whole story. Note that CM's machine did three times better in our time trials merely by swapping in a Norton wheel. We also liked its gooseneck lamp and the wheel covers that go easily off and on. If you're a thrifty tool shopper looking for a light-duty grinder, this machine could be a good fit.
Dislikes: If there is any machine that should arrive from the factory without sharp edges, it's a grinder. Not so this machine. Better deburring on its base is called for.
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Winsted: Planning and Zoning cancels meeting, but projects looming in January
Published 12:00 am, Wednesday, December 26, 2012
WINSTED >> With winter weather bearing down on northwestern Connecticut, the town calendar mentioned a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on the schedule for Wednesday.
That meeting was canceled, according to town manager Dale Martin, but not because of the weather. Rather, the meeting was scrubbed due to the holidays and a lack of pending business. The commission does have several ongoing projects on their hands, but Martin said these projects would only necessitate updates at a Dec. 26 meeting.
"It's just working towards regulations and the incentive housing zone," said Martin.
At their previous meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission heard a presentation from Glenn Chalder of Planimetrics, who studied Winsted's potential applications for an incentive housing zone. Such a zone would incentivize developers to build affordable housing units in downtown Winsted's derelict factories, but would also require a special exemption in Winsted's zoning regulations.
Such an exemption could take the form of a special permit for projects in that zone, and Chalder offered to reshape the town's zoning regulations in order to allow such permits. This process would take several months, but would be free to taxpayers as the funds would come out of the town's incentive housing zone grant.
"We get a free shot," Martin said at the Dec. 10 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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A Memorable Cigar
Posted: Mar 20, 2007 3:45pm ET
I'm sure it's happened to you driving down the road with the radio on. A song comes on, and you reach for the volume knob, turning it up to ear-drum splitting levels. You are reminded of a summer day in high school, however many years ago it was, driving with the windows down, the sweet smells of freshly mown grass streaming in, and the hair of your girlfriend blowing across her face as she looked out into the countryside singing along with radio. You can probably still sing the words to that favorite song, and I know you can remember the incredible freedom you felt at that moment.
When I lit up a Montecristo Especial #1 recently for one of the magazine's Connoisseur Corner's contributions, I had an identical sensation. I remembered the first "Monte" Especial I ever smoked. It was in Paris in 1985, and my wife, bless her heart, had responded to my request for a box of cigars by picking up the Montes on her way through a duty free shop as she returned home from a business trip.
I didn't know much about cigars then. I was fresh out of Mexico and Central America, trying to make a go of it as a freelancer in Paris while she labored away for Citibank in their corporate offices in Paris. Given the fact that every young American freelancer with dreams of Ernest Hemingway or making it as foreign correspondent in Europe, seemed to be there ahead of me, I had opted for the former dream and was working on a novel. My humidor was a plastic bag with dampened paper towels inside. I'd smoked during my days in Central America, but cigars were still a largely unexplored universe for me.
My writing room wasn't exactly a garret with a window, but it was a classic Parisian apartment with floor to ceiling windows and a roll-up steel window shutter. I could sit there facing my old IBM PC decked out with the newest version of WordPerfect, writing away the morning, and turning sideways occasionally to gaze out across the rooftops of nearby apartment buildings, the round tile chimneys framing the usually cloudy sky. At some point, almost every morning, I would light a cigar.
That day was like most days. But the cigar wasn't. I lit up the Especial #1 and was immediately taken with its smoothness, and the richness of the smoke. The elegant panatela shape seemed to be perfect. It wasn't a heavy, or full-bodied smoke, but the length and the thinness provided a long, satisfying smoke.
There would many other cigars during the three years we lived in Paris. The novels, two of them actually, got finished, and eventually and regretfully, relegated to a personal library shelf. But the memories of those first serious cigars remain, always waiting to trigger the visions of those glorious days.
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Matthew Caruso Jersey March 20, 2007 5:38pm ET
I feel the same way about the La Aurora Preferidos platinum. On its own face value, it is a wonderful cigar. What makes it so special to me is how I got my hands on it and smoking it on the pool deck on the first night of my honeymoon in Kauai. The pictre of me lighting it with a Tiki torch that my wife took of me is fairly memorable as well. I swore my hair was going to catch on fire. At the very least my eyebrows.
Robert Smith March 21, 2007 1:10am ET
I think that a few cuban cigars stand out to me. The Monte #4, because it was the 1st cuban cigars I ever smoked. I remember sitting on my balcony on a warm spring afternoon. It was probably about 75F and just a light breeze, I remember that cigar because it was everything I envisioned of a cuban cigar. It had that "cuban twang" a wonderful, smooth wrapper and a delicate refined finish. It was unlike any cigar I had smoked up to that point. The Monte Robusto 2006 stands out because I smoked it in Cancun at the Hilton after a fun day and a great meal, with the beach just outside. I also had some Havana Club 15 anos so I was feeling pretty good too. Also my 1st Partagas Serie D #4 stands out as one of my favorite cigars because it was very full bodies yet refined and not the least bit harsh. I suppose that why we smoke cigars as all my memories have been very fond, I still look forward to my next vacation and lighting up a great cigar as a nightcap to a wonderful meal and fun filled day.
Jose Oliva March 21, 2007 4:03pm ET
Good times. My most memorable smoke came late in '95. I had been regularly smoking cigars for about two years. I was sitting outside at my fathers house with my dad and two brothers. He was engrossed in a new blend we were developing. He would take puffs from the cigar and hold the smoke in his mouth with his cheeks puffed like Dizzy Gillespie. Then he would turn the cigar around and blow the smoke at the lit ash. My older brothers and him exchanging comments back and forth. I watched carefully wishing I had a developed palate like theirs.I was certain that I was invisible as I puffed away at an Indonesian wrapped bundle stick. Suddenly my father reached towards me with his cigar. I seemed like slow motion. I set my cigar down on the table nervously and took the his cigar. As I took a deep puff I wondered what I would say about it. I released the smoke onto the cigar as he had done before me. I looked up to see all three of them waiting for my comment. I nodded my head and repeated what had already been said by everyone else. They agreed and quickly continued talking. I knew I had not contributed anything to the discussion but for the first time I participated. I kept the cigar and smoked it to the nub as I listened to the rest of the discussion. Like hundreds of other blends since then, the cigar was never produced, but it was the best cigar I have ever smoked.
Gordon Mott March 21, 2007 4:51pm ET
I love these stories. Isn't it great that each of us has those memorable moments with one of our favorite pasttimes in life? I'm looking to create a few more in the years ahead.
Jorge Armenteros Princeton, NJ March 21, 2007 7:01pm ET
I'm reminded by Mr. Oliva's posting about the first time I smoked/tried a cigar. I must have been 5 years old, on the front porch with my grandfather. It was his ritual to drink a beer and have a cigar everynight on the porch, looking up at the night sky. On this one night in particular he moved his arm toward me with cigar in hand and gestured for me to take it. It was one of those evenings when the sky is dark purple and the stars were lit up like they were on steroids. The memory is so powerful I can still recall the flavor in my mouth. I know it wasn't the best cigar I ever tried, but it was certainly the most memorable.
Jesse Gonzalez Orange county, CA March 21, 2007 7:45pm ET
It's wonderful to read stories of people's lives that pertain to the great pastime of cigar smoking. I've been smoking cigars for close to 10 years but lately I've come to enjoy more and more different highly rated cigars and many of them come to mind. One of my first higher end cigars has to have been an Arturo Fuente "King B"(short for belicoso). I had only bought one and not knowing if I'd ever get my hands on another one again I made sure I enjoyed every puff. Since then there have been many other cigars from all makers from Rocky Patel vintage '90 and '92 to Carlos Torano (1959 gold) to Gurka and Ashtons (aged maduros and VSG's) Some of my biggest suprises have been every day priced cigars like 5 Vegas (red and "A")and the mexican lines (te-amo vintage and A. Turrent) Cubans are like driving a BMW. You can't go wrong with any one you pick. No matter which one it is it will blow you away with the consistent smooth taste, aroma and complete lack of bitterness that makes you realize why they are still considered the best. A box pressed Romeo and Julieta that I smoked in Spain last year was one that I wanted to never end. Many a golf game has been made better because of what I had in my hand after taking a swing that delivered less than great results (macanudo vintage '97 comes to mind as well as a Camacho that I'd been aging for 2 years before I decided to put it into my golf bag humidor). Padron is another brand that never fails to deliver as well as the Romeo and Julieta (anniversario and Reserve Real). I was in heaven a couple of years ago when I decided to go into a cigar shop in Monaco to see if they by chance had some good Cuban cigars and to my surprise and delight EVERY cigar in the store was Cuban. Needless to say my cruise of the mediterranian will be something I will never forget. Cudos to Royal Carribean for having a great cigar lounge with a knowledgeable staff. Life is good but with a good cigar it is better.
John Roberts Baton Rouge, La March 22, 2007 11:05am ET
A big smile came across my face when I readed about plastic bad humidor. Its been a long time since my thoughts went back in time too my first humidor. In the deep South we call it a portable humidor. Thanks for the grinds.
Kevin Zaborniak March 23, 2007 1:43pm ET
My most memorable cigar would have to be My First Opus X. I actually traveled out to RI to see a friend and also search out this cigar. It was in Oct 96.I found a perf #4...slide top box....I smoked while watching the sun set across the lake my friend's parents lived on.Great Cigar.
Warren Miller Clarkston, MI USA March 25, 2007 8:29am ET
Thanks to people such as Mr. Oliva and their dedication to making great cigars (e.g. MB1, 2 & 3), it is nice to know that we don't necessarily need to stock our humidors with Cubans, right? My most memorable cigar tends to be the one that I just finished, although there are some special ones that do stand out. Last summer while in Portugal for my company, I would end each evening on the hotel's restaurant porch overlooking the ocean with a different port and a Monte #2. Not a bad ending to a long day.....
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Peter Brown Brussel, Brussel, Belgium, May 21, 2014 4:46am ET
For me, my memorable cigar was MONTECRISTO N 2. The first day of smoking, camping with my brother, that stick blew me away and passionate me for life.
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Fear and misinformation. That is the easiest way to describe the advertising tactics of the popular restaurant chains Chipotle and Panera Bread.
Both chains have been actively pushing non-hormone, antibiotic free, ethically raised meat and poultry products. They've both promoted their preferred types of animal protein through artistic, animated videos meant to alter consumer perceptions of conventional agriculture products.
Chipotle's most recent YouTube slap in the face to farmers and ranchers debuted this past week. It's a video called "The Scarecrow" that was meant to promote a free video game app where the main character serves Chipotle to consumers "on a journey to bring real food back to the people." Unfortunately, the video has painted a negative and untrue picture of agriculture.
Cattle, chicken and pigs are run on conveyor belts in a factory straight into a machine that liquefies them before turning the slurry into a more recognizable cut of meat. Other chickens can be seen given a shot with a syringe that instantly makes them balloon up. Dairy cows are milked in boxes stacked on top of one another in a dark building.
This video has just been the tip of the iceberg in a long line of corporate posturing by Chipotle.
Last year, Chipotle created a video promoting their campaign "Meat Without Drugs." That "science-" based video has only received 65,000 views, while "The Scarecrow" is approaching 5 million views in just six days on YouTube.
The video endeavor that really took the cake for Chipotle was "Back to the Start." It has well over 7 million views and features a claymation farmer who is doing well for himself. He's built several large dairies and hog barns, making a really nice operation for he and his family. But after seeing the side-effects that pumping his livestock with antibiotics and a green slime in a "factory farm," he decides to tear down the barns and sell products to Chipotle. I believe that example will happen when pigs fly.
Panera also jumped into the farmer foray in July with its "EZ Chicken" campaign. The Panera advertising effort fell flat on its face after outcry from agriculture producers. Farmers and rancher were troubled by the assertion that producers utilizing antibiotics were lazy, especially when a series of pictures featuring the pill shaped EZ Chicken made their way around social media.
I've got no "beef" with marketing free range, organic, or natural meat and poultry. As long as consumers are supporting animal agriculture by choosing a cut of meat rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, I see nothing wrong with it. However, these promotions have been made on false pretenses that their products are healthier and taste better. There is no hard evidence or facts to back up these claims.
If Chipotle and Panera were trying to inspire farmers and ranchers to produce the type of products they are selling, I'd say it was a failed attempt. It just made me not want to eat at those establishments and support their fear-mongering agenda.
How about thanking farmers and ranchers, instead of alienating the producers who work their tails off everyday making sure Americans and the rest of the globe are provided with a safe, healthy and abundant food supply?
Culver's is a restaurant chain that is making sure that agriculturists are recognized with their "Thank You Farmers" program. With any luck maybe more restaurants will take a page out of Culver's playbook and avoid the poor examples set by Chipotle and Panera.


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DiMare cuts labor with software system
The DiMare Co., Homestead, Fla., installed an upgraded software system into its packinghouse operations.
The system ties into the same platform DiMare uses in its Arlington, Texas-based DiMare Fresh national repacking operations, said Tony DiMare, the DiMare Co.'s vice president.
Declining to state the name of the system, DiMare, said it was one of the leading produce industry software programs.
"Hopefully, this will eliminate a lot of the paperwork and some of the manual procedures we've had in place and enhance our Produce Traceability Initiative abilities in the packinghouse operation," he said.
In early November, DiMare was incorporating the system into its Ruskin, Fla., and Homestead tomato packing operations.
Hearne Produce adds Tasti-Lee tomatoes
Wm. P. Hearne Produce Co. LLC is now growing the Tasti-Lee proprietary cultivar of round tomatoes.
The Tasti-Lee is a vine-ripe tomato with a home-grown taste, deep red color and high lycopene levels.
The Wimauma, Fla.-based grower-shipper began production this fall at its Cecil, Ga., packing operation and planned winter production to begin in mid-November in Parrish, Fla., in central Florida northeast of Palmetto, Fla.
"Tasti-Lee is a new item that's in a limited number of hands as far as distribution goes," said Jeff Williams, president. "Once the consumer gets the taste of it and enjoys the flavor, there's no comparison to anything else that's raised as far as flavor," he said. "It's something we are getting out and pushing."
A major cabbage grower-shipper, Hearne also grows grape and cherry tomatoes.
Santa Sweets bumps up organic acreage
Santa Sweets Inc., Plant City, Fla., has increased its South Florida organic tomato acreage.
Rick Feighery, vice president of sales for Philadelphia-based Procacci Bros. Sales Corp. and Santa Sweets, declined to state acreage but said the grower-shipper has been continuously adding organic acreage as Santa Sweets wants to supply customers requesting organic product.
Traditionally, Procacci has focused its organic tomato production January through June in Mexico.
After last year's killer Mexican freeze, however, the grower-shipper doesn't want to be overly exposed to weather changes by growing most of its organic in one region, Feighery said.
Procacci's overall Florida tomato acreage remains unchanged, he said.
Tomato Thyme upgrades packing line
To ensure safer handling of its tomatoes, Tomato Thyme Corp., Wimauma, has completely enclosed its packing operations.
The climate-controlled building keeps product under refrigeration from arrival, during precooling, cleaning, handling and packaging until loading in the truck, said Michael Lacey, director of sales and marketing.
In other news, to help extend the sales of the Tasti-Lee tomatoes it sells Tomato Thyme created Tasti-Lee salsa.
Distributed by its White Diamond Farms processing division, Lacey said it makes sense to offer another Tasti-Lee-branded product that shoppers enjoy.


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A spin-off of the super-successful Shrek series, Puss in Boots takes action, adventure, and comedic laughs to new heights literally. Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas) learns Jack and Jill (voiced by Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris) have magic beans, the same magic beans Puss has wanted for a very long time. Now, together with Kitty Softpaws (voiced by Salma Hayek) and Humpty Dumpty (voiced by Zach Galifianakis), Puss faces off against Jack and Jill in order to find out whats really at the top of the beanstalk.
While the story seems somewhat convoluted at times a life-long hunt for magic beans motivating Puss to steal them from Jack and Jill, a second cat burglar likewise trying to steal the beans, a brotherhood broken between Puss and Humpty, and more the story features an awesome assortment of action and adventure scenes thrown together to make a film thats both engaging for the kiddies and includes a few laugh-out-loud moments for the adults.
While the story seems a bit thrown together, it does include some awesome individual scenes. Theres everything from a cat dance which turns into an exciting sword fight to a road race the likes of which could only take place in a fantasy. Of course, the animation itself is beautiful and brilliantly made. Puss in Boots is gorgeous to watch no doubt about it. The animation is fluid, the characters well rendered, and the detail is breathtaking. The settings are amazing, vast, and gorgeous to behold. Overall, the film is amazing to see. Likewise, the films Dolby TrueHD 7.1 lossless soundtrack helps breathes life into the story. Every background noise, every cats purr, every cannon blast, every clash of steel blades helps the story deepen and develop.
As for special features, the 2-disc set includes the Puss in Boots film on blu-ray, DVD, and digital copy and the 13-minute The Three Diablos short. Other special features include a couple of blu-ray exclusives: DreamWorks Fair Tale, in which viewers can make character rhymes, Puss Paw Pouncing Challenge, an interactive game which should delight the young ones; and a Trivia Track with informative facts and details about the film, settings, characters, and more.
Other special features include The Animators Corner, which features director Chris Miller and producers Joe Aguilar and Latifa Ouaou in a Picture-in-Picture look at everything from storyboards and animation tests to cast and crew; the 10-minute Purr-Fect Pairing: The Voices Behind the Legend, a look at the voice actors; the 12-minute Kitten to Cat, which follows the Puss in Boots character throughout the Shrek films through this new film; a 5-minute Glitter Box Dance Off!, which featuring the stunning dance from the films beginning, Klepto Kitty, a 4-minute chat with Dusty, the cat burglar; as well as other short special features like Kitty Keyboard, Fairytale Pop-Up Book, and Kitty Strikes Again.
Overall, Puss in Boots is a gorgeous film with a somewhat confusing story thats jam-packed full of action, adventure, excitement, and fun. Entertaining for the entire family, Puss in Boots is a great family film.
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Prospects Buckel, Olt dealing with separate issues
MILWAUKEE -- Double-A Frisco pitcher Cody Buckel has been assigned to extended spring training, and Triple-A Round Rock infielder Mike Olt has been placed on the disabled list while waiting to see another eye specialist. The Rangers are still searching for answers to the problems plaguing two of their top Minor League prospects.
Olt, the No. 2 ranked prospect in the Rangers' system, has not played since April 25 after telling Rangers officials he was having problems with his vision. The club has sent him to two eye doctors without a definitive diagnosis. He is scheduled to see an advanced specialist in the next 10-14 days.
Olt was hitting .139 with one home run and six RBIs in 20 games before he came out of the lineup. He told the Rangers he had been dealing with the vision issues as far back as Spring Training.
"He said it has been bothering him, but he thought he could push through it as he saw more live pitching," general manager Jon Daniels said. "It finally got to a point where he reached out for help."
Buckel, the No. 4 ranked prospect, has been fighting persistent control problems and has walked 28 batters in 9 1/3 innings. The Rangers are sending him back to Surprise, Ariz.., where he can work with Keith Comstock, the organization's rehab pitching coordinator. Comstock is highly regarded for his ability to work with injured or troubled pitchers. Buckel is not injured. The Rangers believe his control problems are mental, and he could also see a sports psychologist at some point.
"We're going to use all our resources," Daniels said. "If you watched him throw for the first time, you wouldn't think he was scuffling, but it was just one bad outing. He's not missing by much, but he's missing consistently. We've got to get him back to where he should be. There is no timetable. He and Keith will let us know when he's ready. We want to give him time."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The legacy of Richard Nixon is more than Watergate – that's the message the curators of a new exhibit at the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum hope to send to visitors.
The Richard Nixon Foundation and the National Archives and Records Administration have collaborated on the exhibit to celebrate what would have been Nixon's 100th birthday, on Jan. 9, and to show the breadth of the late president's life.
"I think the second half of the 20th century can justifiably be called the Age of Nixon," said Bob Bostock, co-curator and author of the Centennial Exhibit.
This exhibit will be open at least for the remainder of this year.
It is different from the library's permanent collection because it includes a large section on Nixon's post-presidency life. Bostock explained that when the library was built, there weren't plans for how to showcase the massive amount of writing and traveling Nixon did after office and before his 1994 death.
Nixon used his time after the presidency to write 10 books. The covers of each have been blown up and hung in the exhibit.
"Some presidents have used their post-presidency to make a lot of money, but Nixon used his post-presidency to make a difference," Bostock said.
Bostock, a freelance speechwriter from Lawrenceville, N.J., and Frank Gannon, a writer from Washington, D.C., teamed up to plan, write and request artifacts for the exhibit.
Both worked for Nixon at different times. Gannon served as a White House Fellow during Nixon's administration; Bostock worked as a fact checker on "In the Arena" and as a research assistant for "Beyond Peace," two Nixon books.
"This is a labor of love, because to have worked with him is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a lucky few," Bostock said.
The Richard Nixon Foundation funded the cost of building the exhibit, and the National Archives staff has helped assemble the collection of documents and artifacts used in it.
Bostock said that, in some ways, recreating the memory of Nixon is easier than for other presidents because millions of pages from his administration have been archived, and his family was particularly good at saving his writings from school.
"No presidency has ever been so documented, and because of Nixon, will probably never be as documented," Bostock said.
To make the collection a success, Bostock said it needed to remind people about the context of the time Nixon came into office, which included race riots, antiwar protests and widespread drug use.
Exhibit artifacts
Gridiron bench: Richard Nixon played football while attending Whittier College but admitted to never being very good despite his love of sports. After he was elected president, his teammates presented him with a piece of the team's bench, in tongue-in-cheek fashion, because he spent more time on the bench than on the field.
Pomona podium: A podium owned by the Pomona Board of Education used by Nixon when he first ran for Congress for in 1946, and signed when he returned to the area to speak as a presidential candidate.
Inauguration Day stuff: The suit that Nixon wore on his first inauguration, and a flag that was flown over the Capitol that day.
Old glory: A flag handmade by Col. John Dramsei while captive in a North Vietnamese prisoner-of-war camp during the Vietnam War. Dramsei handed it to Nixon during a dinner held for former American prisoners of wars at a dinner in 1973 that remains the largest dinner ever held at the White House.
First and last desk: The desk that Nixon and his father Francis Nixon built for his first law office in La Habra.
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5 on May 28, 2017
If you decide to visit Northwestern Connecticut you could not ask for a lovelier location for a holiday or a more welcoming place to stay than the Mountain View Inn in Norfolk. We decided to call the elegant country inn homebase for an 11 day getaway to explore the southernmost portion of the Berkshires in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut...the arts, wineries, history and rural charm all on a country road. The innkeepers were an invaluable resource with their full knowledge of the town's history, upcoming events and the region's varied restaurant choices ...complete with spot-on driving instructions! Whether we started our day on the covered porch with a cup of coffee watching the wildlife or sat down with the inn's guests in the historic dining room, each location offered up its own particular charm. We got to start our day with a lovely choice of breakfast items. A full morning menu - parfaits, quiches, baked goods and fresh seasonal fruits - fueled our daily adventures. The grand yet homey inn was the perfect spot to recharge at the end of a very full day with its luxurious bedding, claw foot tubs and tranquil setting. I saw one room readied for its guests with a champagne bucket and red roses, and heard from another couple that they were intent on seeing the venerable Connecticut based White Flower Farm - something for everyone. The steady flow of travelers reminded me that reservations would always be necessary as this area provides so much in terms of destination. The exquisite period appointments throughout the English style country home added to the unstoppable charm of this idyllic setting and was only outdone by Dean and Jean Marie Johnson's gracious and accommodating ...but not intrusive... attention to their guests' needs. We can't wait to go back.
5 on March 30, 2014
I've never written one of these reviews before, but I was so pleased with the Mountain View Inn that I wanted to spread the word. We were in town to attend a concert, and left by 9:30 the next morning, so our stay was brief. The room was great, the food was delicious, but best of all, the hosts were warm and unpretentious, while at the same time interesting folk to talk to.
4.2 on October 02, 2013
The Mountain View Inn is the perfect bed and breakfast nestled in a cozy region of Connecticut. Dean and his wife do a wonderful job with hospitality. The Inn is a beautiful gigantic and historic home.
5 on June 16, 2013
We were blessed to stay at the Mountain View Inn this past weekend, while visiting several local waterfalls. Our hosts, Dean and Jean Marie (and we mustn't forget Miss Noelle!), were genuine and warm throughout our stay, and had many good recommendations for local area attractions. Our room, The Felix, was spectacular. We wanted to steal the plush, wonderful bed and bring it home! Overall, the stay was unparalleled, and we plan to return as soon as we are able
5 on May 25, 2013
We were delighted to discover Mountain View Inn on our recent visit to the Norfolk area. Innkeepers Dean and Jean Marie were especially pleasant and the Inn is first class.
5 on April 24, 2013
Thank you Dean & Jean Marie (and Noelle!) for an absolutely perfect weekend. Beautiful rooms, wonderful conversation and a stunning boutique. Loved every minute of our stay here. Jim & Debbie Lee Kingston, NY
5 on April 13, 2013
My bride and I spent several wonderful days courtesy of Dean and Jean Marie! We both loved the Victorian decor, and friendliness of the innkeepers. The room was immaculate, and the breakfasts (especially Dean's coffee), were superb! Even their poodle, Noelle, made us feel at home. Thanks again, for making our honeymoon special! Tim & Maritza Richmond
5 on March 30, 2013
My wife and I went away on a whim and ended up finding the Mountain View Inn on this website. We coudn't have been more pleased, the accomodations exceeded our expectations and the people couldn't have been nicer, not to mention the breakfast was amazing. I will absolutely recommend them and plan to visit in the near future. Doug and Rebecca
5 on February 19, 2013
My husband & I stayed at the MV Inn for our first anniversary after seeing a show at the Infinity Music Hall. Our stay was perfect - from the ambiance of the room to the delightful breakfast in the morning. The house is just as pictured in photos - positively beautiful - museum quality yet comfortable and inviting. We will definitely be staying there again - happy to be quests of the very gracious Dean & Jean Marie. ~ Lauren & Shem
5 on January 21, 2013
We spent 2 nights at MVI recently for a weekend getaway to see a show at Infinity Hall -the rooms were elegantly decorated All of them with a different style and ambiance We were welcomed warmly even though it was a cold night and we arrived after dinner time The breakfast was elegant even when we were the only guests and we asked not to fuss Fresh fruit, home baked breads and brownies were wonderful The hosts were very warm and cordial They shared their paintings and collections with us A wonderful weekend getaway!!
5 on January 08, 2013
Hidden within the lavish evergreen forest of small town quaint Norfolk lies the exquisitely beautiful Mountain View Inn. At first glance a weary traveler may inquire about the mountain view vantage point so evident in the name; however, once settled in any of the spacious and elegantly appointed rooms you will find that from every window views are simply breathtaking. Upon arrival you are greeted with a warm feeling of good-old-fashioned Southern Hospitality from the kindred spirits of the Northern Couple and owners Jean Marie and Dean Johnson and the unforgettable, absolutely adorable, and charming white poodle "Miss Noel." Once settled in visitors can walk, jog, bike, or drive through the Old American town and revel in the regal beauty of community and family that irrevocably define the American lifestyle in all its glory. Or perhaps one fancies nightlife and opts to enjoy a performance at The Infinity Hall, which also is in walking distance. Whatever your niche may be you will get a dose of it here. Weather you yearn for inspiration for your great American novel or just need a quick excursion from the hustle and bustle of city life. This home and its surroundings will be sure to reinvigorate all your senses providing you with a wonderful breath of fresh air, vitality, and energy as you emerge in a transcendental state of requiem.
5 on October 28, 2012
My husband and I on the spur of the moment decided to go for a mini vacation and my son recommended a beautiful B&B only an hour and half away and was sooooooo pleasantly surprise of this beautiful jewel in the heart of Norfolk, Connecticut. The rooms gorgeous, Dean and Jean the owners so very cordial and attentive. A wonderful and refreshing place so close to home. Thank you again for the great experience and as promised we will be back.
5 on October 14, 2012
Very special folks that go the extra mile to make sure your stay is great. Cannot say enough good things here. Thank you Jeanine and & Dean Tom & Wanda, Matthews NC
4.2 on October 11, 2012
I am a Norfolk native and when I go back to visit I love stayinwith Dean, Jeanmarie and sweet little Noelle. We feel like houseguests, not paying customers. The breakfasts are good, the cookies to die for, comfy beds and rooms. We will be bac k next summer! dede and hans
4.8 on September 18, 2012
What a fantastic place,.from sitting out drinking wine with Jean-Marie,the conversations to the awesome comfortable bed it could not have been better.The place is like a museum,interesting decor in every room It was quiet and very romantic.. . The breakfast was the best and so delicious!! We will be back very soon for sure!!
4.8 on August 05, 2012
Hello Dean, Jean-Marie and Noell, This is a treasure in the midst of a quiet neighborhood. Felt like we were guests in a mension. Interior decor was beautiful and grounds were nicely kept. Dean , Jeran-Marie and Noell was such gracious hosts.Breakfast was absolutely scrumptious.The guest room was large, with a comfy chair, cookies was delicious.I would highly recommend a stay here. Stay safe, Ksenija loso
5 on July 29, 2012
Thank You Dean for helping us out at the last minute! My husband and I arrived on a Saturday with our son and couldn't wait to check in...problem was our check in day was Sunday, ugh! But thanks to Dean we not only got to stay the night but we had the Guest house all to ourselves. It was perfect! Our son loved having his own room and we were so lucky that Dean could make it happen. Breakfast the next morning was delicious and hit the spot. If we didn't have a wedding to get to we would have loved to have stayed and enjoyed all the Mountain View Inn has to offer. Beautiful property, terrific owners, worth a stop and stay when in Norfolk.
5 on July 28, 2012
Would you like to travel 100 years back in time and be welcomed graciously when you arrive? You wouldn't have to travel very far. The idyllic town of Norfolk is snuggled in the hills of northwest Connecticut, and the handsome Mountain View Inn is there to greet you with genuine hospitality. For us, a stay at the Mountain View was the perfect place to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary, and we celebrated in grand style. Dean, our host, greeted us warmly at the front door of this perfectly restored Victorian mansion ("B&B" doesn't do it justice) and showed us to our well-appointed room. Thankfully, there's no phone, no TV, no Wi-Fi. The vintage furnishings and historically accurate decor, apparent in every detail throughout the Inn, are witness to the glory of a bygone era. We lost ourselves completely in the ambience and found ourselves living large in the Gilded Age. We admit to enjoying every minute of it. Dinner at the popular Infinity Bistro down the road and a delicious breakfast, thoughtfully prepared and artfully presented by Dean the following morning, completed our stay. We never wanted to leave, but The Present beckoned. As we drove off in our time machine, we promised ourselves we would return to the past, confident that the Mountain View Inn would be there to welcome us. Deb & Joe - Time Travellers
5 on July 16, 2012
We recently visited the Mountain View Inn for two nights. Everything was outstanding...our room, hospitality, and breakfast. Seating options for buffet breakfast included large dining table, smaller table for 2-4, or outside on the covered porch or open patio. Dean and Jean Marie were helpful in every way...they gave us great suggestions for dinner and music in Norfolk. This was a perfect stay before we drove to Woodbury to visit friends. We hope to return! Kathy and Joe
5 on July 08, 2012
We absolutely loved our stay at the Mountain View Inn. The innkeepers, Dean and Jean Marie, were welcoming and gracious hosts. They take great pride in their B&B and it shows in all of the beautiful antiques inside and the care and maintenance outside. Dean is an artist and we really enjoyed talking to him about his paintings which were beautiful. Our room was the smallest but had a beautiful private sunporch. It was beautifully furnished and immaculate. Before checking out we made reservations to come back and spend more time in Norfolk. We have stayed in many B&B's and we have to say this is truly one if the best!
5 on July 04, 2012
As soon as we walked in we felt as if we were transported to a bygone era of beauty, graciousness and elegance. Everywhere we turned our eyes feasted on artistic and decorative treasures chosen and/or created by our hosts Dean and Jean Marie. We immediately felt welcomed and at home and by the time our four night stay ended we came to know them not only as innkeepers but also as friends. Our room was comfortable, well appointed and well maintained. The breakfasts were sumptious, filling and delicious. We were provided with excellent information about local attractions and spot on directions. Last but not least we were enchanted by the company of their dog, Miss Noelle.
5 on May 24, 2012
Charming and immaculate rooms and cottages offered by owners Dean and Jean Marie Johnson. Norfolk is a pleasant surprise with free concerts by college students studying at the Yale University Summer School of Music and Arts in Norfolk. Great dining and entertainment at the Infinity Concert Hall.We are definitely going back this summer.
5 on November 18, 2011
This is what a bed and breakfast should be: pristine, charmingly decorated, friendly, gracious hospitality of the innkeeper and his wife, beautifully presented and scrumptious breakfast.
5 on August 14, 2011
With its peaceful setting on the side of a hill, beautifully restored rooms, elegant yet warm and welcoming, incredibly comfy beds, and bountiful breakfasts served by a gracious host, the Mountain View Inn provided the perfect spot to relax and unwind. It's an easy drive from NY suburbs, and in the most convenient location for music, antiques, and exploring the countryside. Can't wait to return and see it in another season!
4.2 on July 16, 2011
I love this Inn! It is a perfect one night getaway!!!!The rooms are beautiful. The beds are comfortable, and each morning the Innkeepers serve an outstanding breakfast. Norfolk is quaint, with a lot of options. I can't wait to go back.Thank you Dean & Jean Marie!
5 on July 04, 2011
Lovely large house, restored to functionality by caring new mgmt, but still with the rustic and historic charm synonymous with the area. Quirky vintage clothing and accessory shop in the ground floor run by mgmt as a side business - big plus. Expansive property with big lawn all around and patio in the back- big porch is perfect for lounging around with a book or tablet and watching the world move by slowly. Mgmt. uses local farms for ingredients to make breakfast and the caring and effort shows with their presentation and attentiveness in the morning. It's great - it's everything one should expect of a perfect B&B.
5 on April 03, 2011
I have enjoyed the hospitality of many B&B's in the past 20 years. The Mountain View Inn stands out as the very best of my B&B experiences. Dean and Jean-Marie provided an outstanding venue for our wedding weekend! As it was a second-time-around for both of us, the guest list was limited - our parents, our children and their significant others, 10 in all. The Inn was the perfect size for our party, and we were allowed to treat it as if this was our home to enjoy as we pleased! Breakfasts were sumptuous and beautifully laid out. The family-sized table in the dining room hosted a Friday night dinner, our breakfasts, and wedding cake and champagne post-celebration meal on Saturday night. We enjoyed picking out some special treasures from The Gilded Peacock boutique, an impressive collection of unique vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories. Our wedding was held in front of a tranquil fire, in the the Inn's parlor. Dean's recommendation of a restaurant in the area was spot-on; and the quiet presence of Dean, Doug and their staff in the background, anticipating our needs, helped our plans to flow without a hitch. This place, and its innkeepers, are gems!
4.0 on April 01, 2011
We had a great stay at Mountain View! Host was charming and personable, artwork was wonderful and the vintage clothing was a treat as well. Our room was beautiful!! Thank you for a great weekend!
4.2 on October 18, 2010
First let me say my wife and I did not spend a lot of time at the Inn, as we were late for a family party when we arrived, and had commitments early the next morning. Now let me tell you the setting is perfect for a stay in a quiet country Inn in New England.The furnishings are picture perfect and seem to be a life long collection of innkeepers that truly enjoy what they are doing. The Johnson's provided a great breakfast,(I particularly enjoyed "Grapes in the vinyard"). I would recommend a stay here without hesitation!
5 on July 23, 2010
We spent 3 days and nights at the Mountain View Inn and wish it could have been longer.From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and so very comfortable in the Jenny room with a porch.It was relaxed elegance with beautful surroundings and the breakfasts were scrumptious!! Dean & Jean Marie covered every angle to make our stay a very memorable one. A perfect spot to unwind,rest and watch the world pass by on the patio. Thanks to you both for a fantastic stay!
5 on July 06, 2010
My husband, son and I had a wonderful time at Mountain View Inn. It's so clear that the Dean and Jean Marie love what they do. I would stay here again without hesitation -- if you're ever in the area and need a luxurious home away from home, don't miss the chance to stay here. Every little detail is perfect and the breakfast is out of this world!
5 on April 09, 2010
What an extraordinary experience! The inn, itself, is magnificent. Victorian décor doesn't usually resonate with me but the Mountain View is infused with such artistry and taste that it took my breath away. Every detail of design and comfort was thought of. Breakfast was a feast. However, the crowning jewels of the inn are the charming innkeepers themselves. From the moment we walked in the door they set a tone of informal grace and warmth. They generously shared their wealth of knowledge about the area, its history and possibilities. We'll return again just for the fascinating conversation!
5 on April 05, 2010
From the moment we arrived in this lovingly restored old Victorian we felt at home. Dean & Jean Marie are warm, friendly and interesting hosts who clearly have put their hearts into this Inn. Every room is filled with wonderful antiques that reflect their artistic talents along with the home's rich history. We stayed in room #4 which was very comfortable and had the added feature of an attached sunroom. We spent our evening in Norfolk at the Infinity Music Venue and had a terrific time. The venue has great acoustics and an eclectic line up of well known (and somewhat less well known) performers. Upon our return to the Inn cookies and port awaited which we enjoyed while lounging in our sunroom. Our breakfast was beautifully presented and hosted by Dean who we truly enjoyed spending time with. We had a fun-filled, relaxing weekend in CT and will definitely return to the Mountain View Inn.
4.6 on March 15, 2010
Had lovely one night get away in Clara's room- very comfortable king size bed, dreamy sheets! Just minutes away to Infinity Hall for a concert and dinner- - host and hostess very hospitable- check out concert listings and book it now!
5 on January 19, 2010
This place is gorgeous! Everything was perfect, incredibly clean and comfortable. From the welcoming fruit juice and cookies the the morning after full breakfast, not a single detail escapes Dean and Jean Marie Johnson. This may be the best B+B I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy, but it's more than that. Dean and Jean Marie really make you feel really special and at home. It doesn't get better than this!!!
4.8 on November 06, 2009
Lovely home with wonderful breakfast. One of our favorite stays on a 2-week trip.
5 on August 14, 2009
The Mountain View Inn was even better than I expected. From the beautiful wraparound mahogany porch to the freshly baked, white chocolate, macadamia nut cookies, Dean and Jean Marie's (owners/innkeepers) attention to detail was impressive. The Inn had antique charm without being stuffy, and the atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. For Dean and Jean Marie, the Inn is not just a business, it is their home. I believe this is ultimately what made our stay so wonderful. In addition to the beautiful inn and great service, the breakfast was delicious, and the homemade breads were better than anything I've purchased in bakeries. The Mountain View Inn is only a minute from the Infinity Music Hall/Bistro, so my friend and I ate at the Bistro and attended the Dar Williams concert. The newly restored, historic music hall has an atmosphere unlike any other music venue I've ever visited. The 300 seat hall with its soaring ceilings and stained glass windows, is set up in a way that promotes interaction between the artists and the audience. Dar Williams expressed how thrilled she was to have the chance to perform in such a unique place. Apparently, word is spreading around the music community that Infinity Music Hall is a place that performers should not miss. If you plan on attending a concert here, order your tickets well ahead of time because they sell out fast. In addition, I'd recommend making reservations for the Bistro if you plan on dinning there before an event. Overall, our stay at the Mountain View Inn was the perfect weekend trip. The convenient location in the quintessential New England town of Norfolk makes it a place I will visit again. I also look forward to seeing Dean and Jean Marie (and their rescue poodle, Noel), because when I left I felt they were more like friends and not just innkeepers.
4.8 on June 25, 2009
This is a wonderful, comfortable, very clean country inn/bed and breakfast. It is an intriguingly restored large Victorian home, for many years a reknown German restaurant. The owners (Dean and Jean Marie) are warm, engaging hosts. My wife and were there for a dinner/conference. The food and wine were fabulous (catered); the breakfast the following morning was wonderful. Great location steps away from the Yale summer music center; Norfolk's Infinity theater is just a bit farther. Great location for exploring the southern Berkshires. Just superb. Enjoy. FC
5 on May 07, 2009
Nestled in the Connecticut hills in a quiet bucolic corner of Conn we discovered Mountain View Inn . This Victorian Inn has been restored with authentic antiques and furnishings. The hosts Dean and Jean Marie are helpful and eager to please guests. The food service and preparation is of top quality. This Inn affords close destinations for music,art,outdoor activities and just plain enjoyment of peace and quiet amidst beautiful scenery of plants,trees foliage and birds. Beds are wonderful,good towels and amenities.This has been one of our finest B&B experiences.Elaine and Bret
3.6 on September 15, 2008
always a welcoming place - well located and a good value
5 on September 09, 2008
This was our third stay at the Mountainview Inn, and as always a really lovely experience. Dean and Jean Marie are wonderful hosts. We're beginning to know several other guests who also seem to be regulars. Will return as soon as possible. leaf changing season is soon.
4.8 on January 05, 2008
the innkeeper sets the tone, and Mr.& Mrs. Johnson have the gift. their artistic touches have created a tangible atmosphere of splendor and opulence. i felt transported to a magical place and era.
4.0 on January 23, 2007
Innkeepers enjoy the hospitality business and that equates to a great stay. Beautiful property, charming rooms, afternoon treats, expanded buffet breakfast. Great for a stress buster weekend.


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MD Anderson and of other cancer centers are also working on nanoparticles using the Kanzius Noninvasive Radiowave Cancer Treatment. A Radio-frequency Coupling Network for Heating of Citrate-coated Gold Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy: Design and Analysis.
Sounds promising!! And the Dr. in Pittsburgh only works with the human liver. This will be a wonderful advancement not only for cc but for many other cancers.
Kris...while we are at it:
http://www.mdanderson.org/newsroom/news … ancer.html
I find this very interesting. It's tempting to find out what MD Anderson says about the tumor and whether nanoparticles would work. Of course, I have the liver infusion pump which is similar in that the chemo is pumped directly into the tumor, but not using nanoparticles.
If my surgeon hadn't said resection is possible now, I might have looked into it further. I know there's a dr. in Pittsburgh (which is still 5+ hours away) and I would be very tempted to see what my chances would be, and whether my insurance would cover clinical trials.
Kris....as far as I know Dr. Curley mentioned (via another venue) that we are still off a bit in re: to human trials.
But things can change quickly. We will stay on top of this subject.
Hugs and love,
I've been on these forums before on behalf of a friend who's battling a currently non-resectable klatskin tumor CC. His wife researched Kanzius and brought it up with me today. As always, the first thing I do is rely on this forum for wisdom from shared experience.
I noticed this was the only related thread - does anyone have any new news regarding when this treatment is going to see light of day?
thank you very much
The most recent news release by Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation says this:
We are finally at the point of conducting tests on large, nonhuman laboratory subjects, the final stage before presenting to the FDA for human trials.
Translation: they are doing tests on large animals. They haven't done any human trials yet.
Here's the link to the news release:
This article, published in April 2011, gives an estimate as to when human trials may begin:
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"We've proved we can deliver the nano-particles to the cancer cells and we also showed that this treatment has no major side effects," Dr. Curley said.
Now the next big hurdle is getting the Food and Drug Administration to give Dr. Curley the green light to begin clinical trials on humans.
Curley says he hopes that will happen within the next three years.
"We hope by the fall we'll actually be able to start some modeling on large animals," he said.
If all goes well, the FDA could approve the Kanzius Treatment within the next seven years - specifically targeting patients with pancreatic and liver cancer.
Thank you for the info. I guess it will be fingers crossed for now, to see how this treatment pans out.
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text: UBB probe looking at questions about Massey board By Ken Ward Jr. December 3, 2011 Story Share AP Photo Then-Massey vice president of safety Elizabeth Chamberlin showed media crews the site where her company was drilling gas relief holes during the rescue effort following the explosion at Upper Big Branch. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As they wrap up their probe of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, federal regulators face unanswered questions regarding what Massey Energy board members were told about persistent safety problems at the mine -- and whether serious explosion hazards were corrected.In late October, U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration officials explored the issues in a secret interview with a former MSHA official who conducted safety audits for Massey in the months before the April 5, 2010, disaster.Joe Pavlovich, a longtime MSHA inspector and supervisor, warned Massey officials at least three times in the year before the disaster that Upper Big Branch wasn't properly cleaning up accumulations of explosive coal dust.But some reports to Massey board members who served on a special safety committee appear to have downplayed those warnings, according to court documents and other records obtained by the Sunday Gazette-Mail.The records also indicate that investigators have been given conflicting accounts of whether hazards identified by Pavlovich were ever fixed.During a meeting Nov. 9, 2009, at The Greenbrier, Massey vice president for safety Elizabeth Chamberlin assured board members that Pavlovich's audits showed safety conditions and practices at Massey mines were improving.Pavlovich's audits "were positive and compliance was generally good," Chamberlin said, according to minutes of the meeting.The next day, Nov. 10, Pavlovich made a repeat visit to Upper Big Branch. He'd been there twice before, in April and October, and found poor rock-dusting practices each time."The entire longwall section belt needs to be rock dusted," Pavlovich said in a report on the Nov. 10 inspection. That was the last time Pavlovich ever inspected Upper Big Branch.At their February 2010 meeting, Massey board members were given an "executive summary" of safety audits Pavlovich conducted from September through December 2009.That summary, dated Jan. 10, 2010, ranked Upper Big Branch as below average for controlling combustible materials on mining sections.But a chart in the seven-page report left blank a ranking for controlling combustibles in other areas of the mine, such as the long tunnels between active mining areas and the surface. The executive summary made no specific mention of the findings of Pavlovich's Nov. 10, 2009, Upper Big Branch audit.The report painted the situation at Upper Big Branch as being well under control, saying mine managers "have systems or plans in place to effect changes and improvements in compliance levels."At 3:02 p.m. on April 5, 2010, the mine blew up. Twenty-nine workers died, making it the worst U.S. coal-mining disaster in nearly 40 years.Federal regulators, an independent investigation by longtime safety advocate Davitt McAteer, and a probe by the United Mine Workers have all concluded that Massey's failure to properly rock-dust the mine allowed explosive coal dust to build up underground, turning a small methane ignition into a huge and deadly blast. Even as their investigation wound down, some MSHA officials began quietly asking questions about what Massey's board knew about conditions at the mine -- about what board members were told, who gave them that information and if the reports were accurate.Some details about Pavlovich's audits were made public six months ago in court documents, including lawsuit records that were unsealed by a legal action filed by the Gazette and National Public Radio. More information about the audits, and the board's knowledge of them, came out in Pavlovich's previously confidential testimony to investigators, a transcript of which was obtained by the Sunday Gazette-Mail.But MSHA officials interviewed Pavlovich only late last month, and they've talked to no other witnesses since then. It's not clear if agency investigators have gotten answers about the board's involvement or if the agency will continue to probe those issues.MSHA has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday to make public the report of its Upper Big Branch investigation. Last week, agency officials refused to answer questions about its review of Pavlovich's audits. Amy Louviere, spokeswoman for MSHA, said her agency would not answer questions about its Upper Big Branch probe until Tuesday's press conference.Investigators from the state Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training turned down an MSHA invitation to attend the Pavlovich interview. MSHA did not invite anyone from the McAteer independent team to take part.Asked about the Pavlovich audits and how Massey followed up on them, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said last week, "Any information of that nature that would come to light would be of interest to us. "We're not limiting the focus of our investigation at all," Goodwin said in an interview.Goodwin said his office's criminal probe will continue -- and perhaps even intensify -- following Tuesday's release of the MSHA report."We are not slowing down at all," Goodwin said. "If anything, certain aspects of our investigation are going into high gear."Alpha Natural Resources, which bought Massey in June 2011, did not respond last week to a request for comment about the status of its corporate review of the mine disaster. At least 19 top Massey officials asserted their Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions from government investigators about Upper Big Branch. Chamberlin is among those who refused to testify. Last week, through her lawyer, Chamberlin declined a request for an interview.'Additional care must be taken'In January 2007, Massey had lured Elizabeth Chamberlin away from CONSOL Energy, a unionized company widely credited with a strong safety record. A mining engineer and lawyer, Chamberlin worked for CONSOL from 1993 to 2007 and was chairwoman of the National Mining Association's safety committee.At Massey, Chamberlin was among those charged with implementing a lawsuit settlement that called for tougher oversight of Massey's safety and environmental practices. Under the settlement, Chamberlin was supposed to report to a new panel of Massey board members called the Safety, Environmental and Public Policy Committee. But court records indicate she ended up reporting to Massey CEO Don Blankenship.Chamberlin contacted Pavlovich, a 25-year MSHA veteran, to perform some safety audits for Massey. Pavlovich, who worked on McAteer's independent investigations of the Sago Mine Disaster and the Aracoma Mine fire, was retired from MSHA and working as a mine safety consultant.During his Oct. 18 interview with Upper Big Branch investigators, Pavlovich explained that he provided audit results to Chamberlin and to Shane Harvey, Massey's general counsel.From April 2009 through June 2009, Pavlovich visited 15 of Massey's underground mines, seven surface mines, four preparation plants, and five highwall miner operations.Among other things, he found that, "Rock dusting, especially rock-dusting the roof of several areas, was observed as not being in compliance."Both methane and coal dust are explosive and are created during the process of mining coal underground. Methane ignitions often can be smaller and less damaging, whereas a coal-dust explosion can rip through huge swaths of underground workings in an instant.Under federal law, mine operators must spread crushed limestone, called "rock dust" across walls and other surfaces in underground tunnels to keep coal dust from igniting. The law requires operators to regularly "rock dust" to maintain the level of "incombustible" dust underground at a safe level. Some of this work is still done by hand, but the industry has also mechanized it with various types of bulk rock-dusting equipment.At Massey's mines, Pavlovich found both good and bad rock-dusting practices."Sling dusters are provided at all working sections observed, but are not always being used regularly, leaving areas behind the sections not well rock dusted," his report said. "Trickle dusters located at outby belt drives were being used effectively, and their operation and use is to be commended."Bulk dusters on track entries are provided, but at some mines tanks to fill the dusters are not available," he wrote. "In general, cleanup of coal is good and rock dusting is fairly adequate, but additional care must be taken to ensure all areas of sections are rock-dusted using the available sling dusters, and that all available cleanup and rock dusting equipment is utilized." At Upper Big Branch, Pavlovich found problems."The section belt conveyor, from the drive to the section was black in color and needed rock dusting," he wrote. A foreman, Rick Foster, told Pavlovich his equipment was ready for rock-dusting, but he got called away to splice a belt.Pavlovich found the active mining section was clean, but three tunnels were not rock-dusted for a length of three crosscuts headed out of the mine.In late October 2009, Pavlovich went back to Upper Big Branch. Federal inspectors had issued a series of escalating violations, including many orders that closed parts of the operation until serious problems were fixed.Pavlovich found two mine tunnels in bad need of rock-dusting, one for a length of more than 300 feet."There appeared to be no uniform requirement on when and how the section should be rock-dusted," Pavlovich said in his report. "General consensus was that the day shift would rock dust with the sling duster at the end of the shift, unless they didn't get it done and then maybe the evening shift or the maintenance crew on the third shift would do the rock dusting."A more specific system should be established to ensure that accountability is maintained for rock dusting."'Remedial action'By May 2011, some information about Pavlovich's audits was beginning to reach the public record.After the Upper Big Branch Mine blew up, several sets of shareholder groups filed separate lawsuits in West Virginia and Delaware courts, seeking to hold corporate officers responsible for financial losses from the disaster.The Gazette reported on the audits in its Coal Tattoo blog, explaining in a May 26, 2011, story that Massey lawyers cited the audits in defending the actions of company executives they said had been assured any rock-dusting problems at Upper Big Branch had been fixed."After Pavlovich identified a need for improved rock dust application at certain mines, including in certain areas of UBB, the Board was informed that 'remedial action [had been taken] include[ing] [deployment of] additional pod and sling dusters and re-emphasis of existing rock dusting policies and regulatory requirements," the Massey lawyers wrote in a brief in the Delaware suit.During their Oct. 18 interview, federal officials read the Coal Tattoo post to Pavlovich. MSHA investigator Dean Cripps asked Pavlovich if he made the statement about the rock-dusting problems being fixed."Oh, no. Uh-huh," Pavlovich replied, adding that he didn't know who had made those comments.Cripps told Pavlovich, "I'm trying to find out who made that statement to the board and how they knew that remedial action had been taken."Pavlovich responded, "I wouldn't have any idea."Court records, though, include minutes of a Nov. 9, 2009, meeting of the Massey board's Safety, Environmental and Public Policy Committee that attribute to Chamberlin statements identical to those quoted by the company lawyers in the Delaware case.Citing Chamberlin's report to the committee, the minutes said that Pavlovich's audit had found, "the adequacy of rock dust application was also identified as a weakness." But, the minutes say, "Remedial action included additional track and finger dusters and re-emphasis of existing rock dusting policies and regulatory requirements."The next day, Nov. 10, Pavlovich went to Upper Big Branch again, and found serious rock-dusting problems in the longwall section."No rock dust had been applied to the roof and the ribs had only been rock-dusted by hand," his report said. "The entry had never been machine dusted as the section advanced."Prior to their interview with Pavlovich, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lexington, Ky., MSHA investigators had never seen his Nov. 10 audit of Upper Big Branch. They saw it only when he showed it to them on his laptop computer. Investigators asked for a copy of it. Massey lawyer Eric Silkwood, who sat in on the interview, said, "I don't know if they have a business center here to be able to print it off."'Efforts were being made'Three months later, at their February 2010 meeting, Massey board members were given an "executive summary" of the mine safety audits Pavlovich conducted in the previous quarter.The report said Upper Big Branch "had recent management changes and it was evident that efforts were being made to improve compliance levels.""The Upper Big Branch Mine had instituted internal safety inspections that were being conducted daily on two shifts by experienced safety personnel to help improve compliance issues," the report said.In his interview with federal investigators, Pavlovich offered conflicting answers when asked if Massey officials had him follow up on problems he found at the company's mines.At one point, Pavlovich told investigators, "I did have some safety and mine representatives ask me during a particular visit that, you know, on a previous visit I had found some problems at a particular mine, and they said, 'we've been working there and we want you to go back and look at that mine again for us.'"That was the local people that asked that," Pavlovich said. "And you know, I never had any problem with that. And no one at the company ever seemed to have a problem if someone asked me to go to a place to help out and try to observe what was there. That was fine."Later in the interview, though, Pavlovich told investigators, "I don't recall ever going back to see if anything had been corrected, OK."Basically, my responsibility in this audit was to observe, to discuss, to accumulate information and then to present that information to management, whether it be verbally or in writing, and any corrective actions were their responsibility, as they would be for anybody," Pavlovich said. "But it was not like I went back to check, OK."Pavlovich also testified that, "I felt like that they probably had a program in place to respond to those audits."I do know that there were even some mine superintendents that were terminated as a result of an audit I did," he said. "I didn't feel good about that, but you know, what happens, happens. So there are certainly people looking at them and paying attention to them or that would have never happened."Chamberlin's report to the board safety committee said one of the company's "remedial actions" for rock-dusting problems was to add more dusting equipment at its mines.Pavlovich's audits, though, say that having the proper equipment wasn't the problem. Instead, Pavlovich said that Massey provided good rock-dusting equipment, but didn't have an effective system to ensure the work was done in a timely manner. But in its report on Upper Big Branch, the McAteer team documented broken-down rock-dusting equipment that employees assigned to do that work said never functioned properly.Pavlovich closed his interview with federal investigators by praising Massey workers and the MSHA employees who were conducting the disaster investigation."As far as the employees go, I think they had a lot of very good people working at the mines, hard-working people and a lot of people that tried to do things right," Pavlovich said."It's certainly an unfortunate accident," Pavlovich told investigators. "I hate that it happened, and I know a lot of people hate that it happened, including you guys. But we've all got a job to do, and I know you'll do a good job, and I appreciate that."Reach Ken Ward Jr. at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1702. 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Jerrold Lee Shapiro will speak on "Surviving Junior & Senior Year, A Guide to the College Transition" on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center, Lincoln High School, 555 Dana Ave.
Shapiro, chair of the Counseling Psychology Department at Santa Clara University, is the first of the 2013-2014 Lincoln High School PTSA Speaker Series.
He will discuss the concerns of college bound students as well as things current college students wish their parents had done to help.
The series is free, but donations will be accepted. Spanish translation will be available.


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The Joy of Hearing ASP® and ASPM® Success Stories
Today I want to share with you how much I appreciate all the things I know ASPs® and ASPM's® across the country, continent and even the world are doing for the benefit of their clients and for the communities in which they live and work. Many years ago I had a vision. As a real estate agent in Bellevue, WA, I wanted to make it possible for my sellers to get more money for their homes when they put them up for sale as well as sell quicker too. I wanted to create an environment in the homes I represented where buyers would quickly envision themselves living. I created the concept of Staging in the early 70's and I feel so blessed to have met so many wonderful people through the years through my invention and trainings on Staging homes. This year also marks my 25th anniversary year as a Professional Speaker and Trainer. The grand people I have met and worked with through the years is truly amazing….and this continues to this very day.
With your help we've been able to make a difference for sellers and their real estate agents for many years and today thousands of ASPs® and ASPMs® are out working hard to build success not only for themselves but for those they serve.
I love hearing your success stories, as I work to create even more tools for our ASPs® and ASPMs®. Over the years I've been committed to building an extensive toolbox to success, and earlier today I received a most wonderful message that truly humbled me. I decided to share it here as I feel Deb's message below illustrates how each ASP® and ASPM® can reach the success they desire, and how thrilled I am that the tools we provide at Stagehomes.com were a help.
Thank you so much, dear Deborah for writing and for sharing. Keep up your great work as an ASP®, ASPM®, and IAHSP® member!
Live in Joy, ASP® Stage® with Joy and Enjoy the Wonder and Magic of it all!
Barb Schwarz
The Creator of Home Staging®
CEO StagedHomes.com
Founder/Chairwoman, The International Association of Home Staging Professionals
Dear Barb,
Thank you so much for all the wonderful things you are doing for us. I am enjoying a huge increase in business this year and I owe it all to you. The ball started rolling with the first client of the season finding me by going to StagedHomes.com. The realtor was so impressed with our ASP®, ASPM®, and IAHSP® professional accreditations. The really smart ones realize what it means to achieve the letters behind their names. She said meeting me after two others sealed the deal. The others were a decorator and a non-ASP® stager and certainly did not appeal to her need.
You have given us the vehicle to make big, successful businesses. We just have stick with it and work the plans we have made for ourselves. The five year plan is different for each of us and I am achieving my goals as they have been set from day one. Thank you for making the difference for me as I became a Master. The best week of my life in business-all of them over 30 years.
Love and hugs! Deb
Deborah Harshman, ASP®, ASPM®, IAHSP®
Accredited Staging Professional® Master
President of Staged Home Decor
Media and PR Chair
Washington DC IAHSP®
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The Lebanese opposition called Friday for the departure of the government, where Hizbullah, an ally of Damascus plays a predominant role. This call came after the assassination of a prominent security chief.
"We call on the government and its leader to resign immediately, because keeping the government provides the greatest protection and coverage for criminal conspiracies," according to a statement read by Ahmad Hariri, a spokesman for the opposition, following an emergency meeting.
"Prime Minister Najib Mikati is personal responsibility for killing General Wissam al-Hassan and other innocent persons" killed in the attack in Beirut.
Earlier, the opposition leader, Saad Hariri, openly accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of ordering the assassination of General Hassan.
"The assassination of martyr General Wissam al-Hassan (...) means that the forces of evil and terrorism are determined to continue the mission they had set by the assassination of (former Prime minister) Rafiq Hariri in 2005."
This assassination plunged Lebanon into turmoil. Damascus had been singled out as the mastermind of series of assassinations that had bloodied Lebanon between 2005 and 2008 and targeted personalities hostile to the Syrian regime.
Meanwhile, Iran on Saturday condemned the blast in Beirut. It accused Israel of being behind the attack.
"Iran condemns terrorist bombing perpetrated by those who seek to create divisions between the various Lebanese groups to the detriment of the interests of Lebanon," said the spokesman of the Foreign Ministry Ramin Mehmanparast.
"Undoubtedly, the main enemy of the Lebanese people is the Zionist regime, who benefits more from the instability and lack of security in the region," he added.
For his part, the Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi accused "enemies of the region" who "seek to increase insecurity to achieve their malicious goals." He made these comment during a telephone interview Friday night with his Lebanese counterpart Adnan Mansour , according to the ministry's website.
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only thing i'd look out for is that you have a bit of overlap in your drivers.
the TL, XL, polaris, and viking are all basically used for the same shots.
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France's 'Well-Digger's Daughter' boasts lush setting, syrupy story
This week we begin en Provence:
The Well-Digger's Daughter
Not rated, 107 minutes. Available now on DVD and Blu-ray.
Kino Lorber gives a Blu-ray debut to this lush 2011 melodrama, an obvious labor of love for French actor Daniel Auteuil, who directed and also wrote the screenplay from a novel by Marcel Pagnol.
The popular, and prolific, novelist Pagnol has long provided material for French filmmakers, and, in 1940, he even directed an earlier film version of The Well-Digger's Daughter, set right before World War I. Here, Auteuil knows he has abundantly treacly material and milks it for its emotional effects.
He plays Pascal Amoretti, a Provence well-digger and widowed father to six girls. Eighteen-year-old Patricia (Astrid Berges-Frisbey) has just returned home from Paris to help at her father's rustic home.
An entangled drama unfolds in which Pascal's best friend, the older Felipe (Kad Merad), wants to marry Patricia. But she has been swept off her young, naive feet by Jacques (Nicolas Duvauchelle), the son of a local wealthy merchant. One night of passion leads to the obvious consequences, a result made more complicated by Jacques swiftly being taken off to war.
The eventual denouement qualifies for high soap opera drama. But Auteuil sagely lets Alexandre Desplat's melodic music score and Jean-Francois Robin's cinematography of the enchanting Provence area set the mood, which just might also capture a willing audience.
The disc includes the movie trailer.
Putin's Kiss (***) Danish filmmaker Lise Birk Pedersen recognized a good story when setting out to document the life of Moscow student Masha Drokova.
The young Russian became celebrated in her country when, at 16, she publicly embraced Vladimir Putin, giving him a hug and kiss and vowing fealty to his administration. She eventually joins a political youth group known as Nashi. The group spouts ultra-nationalist views, rails against enemies of the state, and seems to combine the worst excesses of Hitler Youth and Stalinism.
Meanwhile, Masha remains friends with opposition journalist and blogger Oleg Kashin. But she slowly begins to change over the course of the film, a time period that represents a substantial part of the young woman's life.
When masked thugs savagely beat Oleg, all caught on security camera footage, Masha finally leaves the movement. It's a dynamic portrait that helps reveal a dark side of the Putin administration. Not rated, 85 minutes.
Cosmopolis (**) Reliably strange David Cronenberg directed and wrote the screenplay for this peripatetic allegory based on Don DeLillo's novel. Robert Pattinson plays Eric Packer, a 20-something financier who rides around Manhattan in his limousine while conducting business, having sex and even undergoing intimate medical procedures.
Ostensibly, he's on the way across town for a haircut from his father's old barber. Along the way, several random and surprising acts of violence unfold while we gradually learn a little about him, but never enough to justify the inane journey in this obscure pseudo-drama.
With Juliette Binoche, Paul Giamatti, Samantha Morton, Kevin Durand and others. Rated R, 109 minutes. The DVD includes director commentary, the comprehensive 110-minute "making of" documentary "Citizens of Cosmopolis," and 27 minutes of interviews with cast and crew.
The Trouble With Bliss (**) Michael C. Hall, the title star of TV's popular serial-killer drama Dexter, plays Morris Bliss in this amiable but ultimately slight shaggy-dog story. Michael Knowles directed and co-wrote, from Douglas Light's novel East Fifth Bliss.
Morris looks to be the ultimate underachiever: 35 years old, disheveled, unemployed, and more or less supported by his father (Peter Fonda).
Morris begins a tumultuous relationship with Stephanie (Brie Larson), the 18-year-old daughter of one of his ex-classmates from high school (Brad Henke). Another scatter-brained friend (Chris Messina) constantly spouts conspiracy theories along with a get-rich-quick scheme involving moving to Montana. And Morris also enjoys the sporadic attentions of an amorous but married neighbor (Lucy Liu).
All of this seems to build to something, or maybe should add up to something, but never does, leaving little of consequence.
Rated PG-13, 97 minutes. The DVD includes a 13-minute interview with Hall and seven minutes of deleted scenes.
Finally, as some TV shows approach their new seasons in January, their most recent series arrive on DVD:
Justified: The Complete Third Season As the fourth season of this increasingly popular show on cable channel FX returns, the 13 episodes of the third season now appear on three discs.
In season three, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) must deal with carpetbagging Detroit mobsters who come to Kentucky to capitalize on the burgeoning drug trade. The chief antagonist, Robert Quarles (Neal McDonough), is a blond-haired, blue-eyed psychopath with a penchant for torture as well as derringers up his sleeve.
During this season, Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) and Ava Crowder (Joelle Carter) both present problems for Marshal Givens. And another part of the hollow opens up with a threat from the African-American community, led by Limehouse (Mykelti Williamson).
Not rated, 541 minutes. The collection, also on Blu-ray, includes nine separate cast and crew commentaries, three deleted scenes, three minutes of gag outtakes, a 19-minute "making of" featurette, a 13-minute set tour, and a 10-minute segment on the "Anatomy of a Stunt." The Blu-ray also offers the featurette "In Conversation" with Olyphant and Goggins.
Being Human: The Complete Second Season This clever Syfy series has quickly developed a devoted following, with its story about three young people who pretend to be fully human while hiding their true identities. Werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington), vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer) and ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) live together in a Boston apartment because only they can understand each other.
This season — 13 episodes, on four discs — sees such dilemmas as a loss of the blood supply as well as previous deeds coming back to haunt everyone. Plus, Josh even has a friend return from the dead, and Sally falls into a coma.
Not rated, 572 minutes. The collection, also on Blu-ray, holds generous supplements, including an exhaustive 61-minute "making of" documentary, 49 minutes with cast and crew on a panel at Comic-Con, and five minutes of interviews with cast and crew.
Also available Tuesday on DVD: Overtime, War of the Dead.


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A friend of mine asked if I would check out the Looking at Music 3.0 exhibit at MoMA (The Yoshiko and Akio Morita Media Gallery, second floor). As a New Yorker who lived and breathed music in the 80s and 90s I'm definitely going to get my nostalgia on.
"Looking at Music 3.0, the third in a series of exhibitions exploring the influence of music on contemporary art practices, focuses on New York in the 1980s and 1990s. In this dynamic period, imaginative forms of street art spread across the five boroughs, articulating the counter-culture tenor of the times. As the city transitioned from bankruptcy to solvency, graffiti, media, and performance artists took advantage of low rents and collaborated on ad hoc works shown in alternative spaces and underground clubs." – moma.org
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It may be December, but it's never too early to start thinking about the county fair. Do you have suggestions to help improve this annual event?
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That sounds like something I would like to see myself but for that I need to make some reservations. Do you have any updates on the event this year? I am now trying to figure out how how will I make the time for it.
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McCants and Diogu sure do show up a lot, especially for players not expected to go in the lottery. I expect us to pick up one of these two if they're available when we pick.By Nick Prevenas
Draft night is quickly approaching. Everyone at NBADraft.net is loading up on Red Bull and laptop/cell-phone batteries in anticipation. We've got mock drafts, scouting reports, and everything else one could need leading up to the Big Day. The most entertaining subplots of any draft (in any sport) center around the arguments they start. Who's the best/worst prospect? Who's the biggest bust/sleeper/stiff? To settle these debates, people tend to make lists, then argue over said lists until they're blue in the face, starting the debate cycle all over again. So instead of a standard column, here's a collection of fifteen lists. Why fifteen? Because I'm out of Red Bull and I couldn't think of a 16th. These lists have been compiled solely to spark discussion. In true Nick Hornby fashion, all lists are limited to five players.
Without any further ado, the All-time, desert island, 2005 NBA Draft Top Five...
1. Joey Graham
2. Nate Robinson
3. Gerald Green
4. Hakim Warrick
5. Rashad McCants
1. Sean May
2. Ike Diogu
3. Andrew Bogut
4. Wayne Simien
5. Dwayne Jones
1. Salim Stoudamire
2. Francisco Garcia
3. Travis Diener
4. Martell Webster
5. Rashad McCants
1. Hakim Warrick
2. Johan Petro
3. Channing Frye
4. Andrew Bogut
5. Ike Diogu
1. Deron Williams
2. Chris Paul
3. Raymond Felton
4. Danny Granger
5. Andrew Bogut
Post Scorers
1. Ike Diogu
2. Andrew Bogut
3. Channing Frye
4. Sean May
5. Wayne Simien
Perimeter Scorers (Current)
1. Rashad McCants
2. Francisco Garcia
3. Antoine Wright
4. Luther Head
5. Salim Stoudamire
1. Danny Granger
2. Charlie Villanueva
3. Julius Hodge
4. CJ Miles
5. Yaroslav Koralev
1. Joey Graham
2. Deron Williams
3. Eddie Basden
4. Danny Granger
5. Marvin Williams
1. Marvin Williams
2. Gerald Green
3. Chris Paul
4. Yaroslav Koralev
5. Andrew Bynum
Ball Handlers
1. Chris Paul
2. Raymond Felton
3. Deron Williams
4. Roko Ukic
5. Nate Robinson
NBA Ready
1. Deron Williams
2. Chris Paul
3. Danny Granger
4. Ike Diogu
5. Andrew Bogut
And1 Mix-Tape Ballers
1. Nate Robinson
2. Hakim Warrick
3. Raymond Felton
4. Gerald Green
5. Louis Williams
Question Marks
1. John Gilchrist (character)
2. Rashad McCants (health/attitude)
3. Wayne Simien (shoulders)
4. Louis Williams (position)
5. Charlie Villanueva (tenacity)
1. Luther Head
2. Daniel Ewing
3. Ronny Turiaf
4. Kennedy Winston
5. Chris Taft