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Officials Call for Caution over Busy Boating Weekend
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are urging boaters and swimmers to be especially careful as thousands take to the state's lakes and bays over the last holiday weekend of the summer.
"Typically, we see more accidents on the three big summer holidays — Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends," said Maj. Alfonso Campos, chief of marine safety enforcement for TPWD. "There are more people on the water and it's usually a party atmosphere. For some folks, these long weekends are the only time they go out all year."
As of the last week of August, there have been 101 water fatalities in Texas so far this year. That's down from 140 for the same period in 2007. Of those 101 reported victims, 32 died in boating accidents, compared to 45 by this time last year. There have been 173 reported boating accidents this year on Texas waters.
"We've seen what seems like a really sharp spike in shoreline drownings in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex," said Game Warden Lt. Jennifer Kemp. "It's everyone from unsupervised children to young adults who don't know how to swim. Do yourself and your family a favor: if you're not a strong swimmer, please wear a life jacket."
Last year marked a four-year high in Texas boating fatalities, with 52, even though nationwide the number of fatalities dropped.
Boating and water safety advocates hope to see the downward trend in Texas this year continue.
"There are two things people can do that will really improve their chances of coming home safe," said Aaron Reed, a TPWD spokesman and boating education instructor. "First, designate a driver for the boat and for a safe ride home. It's neither safe nor socially acceptable to drive drunk in a car or a truck, and the same holds true for boats. Second, wear a lifejacket. The new inflatable lifejackets, including the belt packs, are comfortable and effective."
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in about one-third of all boating fatalities in Texas. Of victims who drowned in boating accidents nationwide, approximately 85 percent were not wearing lifejackets. Penalties for Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) are similar to those for Driving While Intoxicated and can include suspension of the boat operator's automobile driver's license.
TPWD game wardens will be out in force on state waters over the holiday weekend. TPWD and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) "Nobody's Waterproof" water safety outreach teams also will be on the water at Lake Travis this weekend, with the LCRA team providing safety games and free life jackets in the Mansfield Dam Recreation Area up to Devil's Hollow and the TPWD team reaching boaters from Pace Bend Park to The Pier, both on Sunday.
There have been eight drownings at Lake Travis so far this year.
Editors' Note: To schedule a ride on the LCRA Nobody's Waterproof boat from Mansfield Dam, call Jennifer Scharlach at 512- 657-6255.
To schedule a ride on the TPWD Nobody's Waterproof boat from Pace Bend Park, call Brandi Bradford at 512-657-6597.
To schedule ride-alongs with Dallas-Fort Worth-area game wardens (TPWD game wardens will have four boats on Lake Lewisville, and boats on other lakes throughout the region), call Lt. Jennifer Kemp at 817-343-8802.
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I think a lot of trades can't be measured for a few years and this is one of those. Sometimes both teams win and sometimes both lose which might be the case of our Golden State trade now that I think back on it. As of right now I'd say both teams have won with this trade but the jury is still out on how far Leonard will go and really how well Hill will pan out as a starting pg since he hasn't been there very long.
I'm happy to have Hill with what he gives this team. Leonard still has a long way to go to be a cornerstone player but I guess someone has to take over once the current era comes to an end.
Big words from Pop though.
Gregg Popovich envisions Kawhi Leonard as the future cornerstone of the Spurs.
I think hes going to be a star. And as time goes on, hell be the face of the Spurs I think. At both ends of the court, he is really a special player, said Popovich, who has been the Spurs' coach since 1996. And what makes me be so confident about him is that he wants it so badly. He wants to be a good player, I mean a great player. He comes early, he stays late, and hes coachable, hes just like a sponge. When you consider hes only had one year of college and no training camp yet, you can see that hes going to be something else.
The Spurs are set to return their entire roster, plus Nando de Colo, who the team selected with the 53rd pick of the 2009 draft.
Well we thought we were very fortunate and we were very happy that we were able to sign our guys, that we could bring Boris (Diaw) back and Danny (Green) back, Popovich said. And theyre going to be even better for us this year, so thats what we look for in improvement, for them to understand the system more, for Kawhi Leonard to be here in training camp, and so in a sense those three guys are like new players for us. We regard them almost like free agents, and we look forward to them rounding out the group thats been here.
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Need some money to fund some christmas presents so I am selling my Wii + my games.
I'm looking for $265 + shipping for everything. If you are interested in individual items let me know and we might be able to work something out but I would rather sell the whole thing as a lot. If you got any questions feel free to PM me.
If you buy now you get a bonus copy of bad dudes for the NES


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Florida grower-shippers for the most part escaped serious damage from a cold front that brought near-freezing temperatures to the Sunshine State.
In early reports, most grower-shippers didn't suffer any losses from the cold temperatures in the overnight hours of Feb. 17.
"Fortunately, we've not heard any reports of damage from the cold temperatures last night and early this morning," Lisa Lochridge, director of public affairs for Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association in Maitland, said Feb. 18. "There may have been scattered pockets of frost, but it appears that the crops fared well."
Gene McAvoy, a multi-county vegetable agent in LaBelle, Fla., said temperatures didn't sink too low in southwest Florida to harm the region's tomatoes, bell peppers, squash and eggplant.
"We had very minimal damage," he said Feb. 18. "The coldest I heard about in Hendry, Collier, Lee and Palm Beach counties was 35 degrees around 2 a.m. Temperatures were plummeting quickly and it looked like it would go into a freeze, but they stabilized and actually increased."
McAvoy said he did hear of a small amount of burn on some tomatoes and eggplant in Charlotte County, north of Fort Myers, Fla.
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Wade Bowen on 'Songs About Trucks,' The State of Country Music
My music has always tried to make an impact on the world, my own little mark — my one man protest or whatever you want to call it. My music has always tried to make the world a better place. — Wade Bowen
Hard to believe but, this month marks 15 years of Wade Bowen music. Over the course of a career, spanning six albums, Bowen songs have maintained an integrity and depth. You're not going to hear Wade singing about how great beer is — although it is the central theme of his and Randy Rogers' annual tour, and I'm fairly certain he does think it's great.
No songs about tailgates, mud, or girls in bikinis in his catalog. But you may hear him sing about a fence line. He's been known to take an eloquent jab at a town too small for it's own good. Even pen an ode to a piece of jewelry, that'll help you figure a girl out — and yeah, I suppose that girl could be covered in mud, wearing a bikini.
Wade has a way of saying things without reaching up and slapping you in the face with it. Like lingerie, it's open to interpretation and leaves a lil somethin' up to the imagination.
And although he didn't write it, his latest single "Songs About Trucks," feels just like something he would. I asked Wade, who is not known for making huge, sweeping statements, if that's what this song was.
"I think it's somewhat of a statement, it's not in a negative way — I just think it's kind of a humorous way of saying let's try to about something else, a little bit deeper."
With the so-called "civil war" in country music, and mega-shift we've seen in it the last few years (don't act like you haven't noticed it), Wade's take is one of acceptance, with hints of… Well, you decide.
"There's a crowd for everyone. I think that everyone can find their place in the world and in music… Country music is different more now, than it's ever been and some prefer to be more pop, and some prefer to wear out the trucks and tailgates and things like that — everything usually comes back full circle."
Be on the lookout, the new music video for "Songs About Trucks," has been shot and should be out anytime.


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NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez has homered for the first time since he returned last week from offseason hip surgery and being suspended 211 games for performance-enhancing drug use.
A-Rod connected on Justin Verlander's second pitch of the second inning Sunday for his 648th career homer. It was the New York Yankees third baseman's 16th at-bat this season and first long ball since Sept. 14.
Rodriguez is playing while he appeals the ban Major League Baseball handed out as a result of its investigation into the now-closed Florida anti-aging clinic.
The three-time AL MVP was given a mixed reception when he came to the plate leading off the second. He sent a soaring fly that landed several rows back in left field and rounded the bases to a loud ovation.
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Bone Mineral Density Substudy - An Ancillary Study to MTN-003
This study has been completed.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Microbicide Trials Network
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 6, 2008
Last updated: March 8, 2016
Last verified: March 2016
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Detailed Description:
The MTN-003 HIV prevention study include the use of microbicides, substances that kill microbes, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) - oral, FDA-approved, anti-HIV drugs. The purpose of this study is to determine if taking daily TDF and FTC/TDF as a part of the study MTN-003 has an effect on bone mineral density (BMD).
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Drug: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate placebo Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate placebo
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Phase 2B Safety and Effectiveness Study of Tenofovir 1% Gel, Tenofovir Disproxil Fumarate Tablet and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablet for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Women
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Bone Density HIV/AIDS Minerals
Drug Information available for: Emtricitabine Tenofovir Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Changes in bone mineral density [ Time Frame: Throughout study ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Changes in nutrition [ Time Frame: Throughout study ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Urine and blood samples
|Study Start Date:
|November 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Participants in MTN-003. Participants will remain a part of their assigned MTN-003 study groups.
Drug: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
200 mg/300 mg tabletas a part of MTN-003
Other Names:Drug: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate placebo
placebo tablet as a part of MTN-003
Other Names:Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
300 mg tablet as a part of MTN-003
Other Name: TDFDrug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate placebo
placebo tablet as a part of MTN-003
Other Name: TDF placebo
Detailed Description:
The effect of tenofovir on bone mineral density (BMD) has not yet been studied and is of potential concern. The purpose of this study is to determine the changes in BMD among individuals receiving TDF and FTC/TDF compared with a placebo.
This substudy will enroll individuals currently participating in MTN-003. The expected duration of participation for each participant is approximately 48 months. Study treatment will be provided by MTN-003. Study treatment will not be provided by this substudy.
Study visits will occur every 6 months after enrollment. A nutrition assessment, physical activity history, and urine and blood collection will occur at all visits.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Study Population
Sexually active, HIV-uninfected women who are currently enrolled in MTN-003
Inclusion Criteria:
- Enrolled in MTN-003
- Randomized to oral study product in MTN-003 within 14 days prior to study entry
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical condition known to affect bone or taking any medication known to affect bone. More information on this criterion can be found in the protocol.
- Permanently discontinued from oral study product in MTN-003 prior to study entry
- Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the study
- Pregnant
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00729573
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00729573
|MU-JHU Research Collaboration (MUJHU CARE LTD) CRS
|Kampala, Uganda
|Seke South CRS
|Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
|Zengeza CRS
|Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
|Spilhaus CRS
|Harare, Zimbabwe
Sponsors and Collaborators
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Microbicide Trials Network
|Study Chair:
|Sharon A. Riddler, MD, MPH
|University of Pittsburgh
More Information
Additional Information:
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
Mayer KH, Maslankowski LA, Gai F, El-Sadr WM, Justman J, Kwiecien A, Mâsse B, Eshleman SH, Hendrix C, Morrow K, Rooney JF, Soto-Torres L; HPTN 050 Protocol Team. Safety and tolerability of tenofovir vaginal gel in abstinent and sexually active HIV-infected and uninfected women. AIDS. 2006 Feb 28;20(4):543-51.
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00729573 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
10709 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS-ES Registry Number )
|Study First Received:
|August 6, 2008
|Last Updated:
|March 8, 2016
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Seronegativity
Bone Mineral Density
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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Review of Trader Joe's White Cheddar Roasted Garlic Bread
Simply Delicious Garlic Bread From Trader Joe's
We're not the only ones who love Trader Joe's products! Here, Lauren praises their scrumptious bread.
My new favorite product at Trader Joe's is an organic white cheddar roasted garlic bread. It is a small loaf, but it is full garlic cloves that roast as the bread cooked, so it is nice and mild in flavor. The hint of cheddar cheese is barely detectable, but adds a nice crunchy crust on the top. I sliced it thin, topped it with basil olive oil, and baked it until it was golden! I served the bread alongside a tomato pasta dish and it was divine. I even tried the same technique on the bbq with great results as well. So if you have a Trader Joe's close by, pick up a loaf and I might even try to make my own roasted garlic bread!
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Dr. Bruce Arai
Dean, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
Contact InformationEmail: email@example.com
Phone: 519-884-0710 ext.#2112
Fax: 519-746-2472
Office Location: RCE117
I have been at Laurier Brantford since July 2003, and I have become very fond of this campus, my colleagues and students, and the larger community of Brantford. The place is truly new, innovative and unique, and I am very happy to have been offered the opportunity to participate in the development of Laurier Brantford. Before coming here, I spent 8 years in the Sociology and Anthropology Department at the Waterloo campus.
- Ph.D. University of British Columbia, Sociology, 1995
- M.A. University of New Brunswick, Sociology, 1990
- B.A. University of Calgary, 1988
Research and Teaching Interests:My research and teaching interests are generally in the areas of the sociology of work, health, education and environmental sociology. I also teach both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and unlike many of my students in these classes, I enjoy these courses immensely.
Selected Publications
Tjam EY, Heckman GA, Smith S, Arai B, Hirdes J, Poss J, McKelvie RS (2011). "Predicting heartfailure mortality in frail seniors: Comparing the NYHA functional classification with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)2.0". International Journal of Cardiology Feb 1.
Dowler, K. and B. Arai (2008). "Stress, gender and policing: The impact of perceived gender discrimination on symptoms of stress." International Journal of Police Science and Management. 10(2):123-35.
Arai, B. (2007). "Re-organizing flexibility and the employment standards act in Ontario". Journal of Change Management. 7(1): 80-102.
Arai, B. (2001) "Science and Culture in the Environmental State: The Case of Reactor Shutdowns at Ontario Hydro". Organization and Environment, 14(3):290-305.
Arai, B. (2000) "Changing Motivations for Homeschooling in Canada". Canadian Journal of Education, 25(3): 204-17.


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Orlando Magic forward Glen Davis is expected to miss four to six weeks with a left shoulder sprain, the team announced on Thursday.
With only 47.8 seconds left in the Magic's 90-83 win over the Washington Wizards, Davis was hurt when he was fouled on a layup attempt. Washington's Emeka Okafor swiped for the ball and instead hit Davis' arm. The Magic big man reached for his left shoulder as he lay on the ground in pain.
An MRI conducted on Thursday revealed no structural damage to Davis' severely sprained shoulder. The worst was feared before the test, partly because Davis had to have his shoulder popped back into place by doctors.
"After further evaluation by our medical staff, Glen Davis has been diagnosed with a left shoulder sprain,'' Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan said in a statement on Thursday. ``The MRI showed no significant structural damage. He will be treated non-operatively. Treatment will include rest and subsequent strengthening of the muscles around his shoulder. His return will depend on progress made during his rehabilitation.''
Before the injury, Davis had produced the best numbers of his career. He has career high averages of 16.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 33 minutes through 25 games for the Magic.


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Depot-medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) Contraceptive Method and Metabolism (DMPA)
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The purpose of this study is to determine the etiology of the weight increase in Depot-medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) users.
Prospective study with 100 women, aged 18-40 years old and BMI < 30kg/m², paired with users of a non hormonal method follow for two years. Will be included only women who never used DMPA. There will be evaluated habit, blood pressure, anthropometric measure, distribution of corporal fat, lipids profile and glycemia parameters every six months. Thirty women and their control group will performed a euglycemic-hyperinsulinemic clamp to evaluate the resistance of insulin, adiponectin,neuropeptide Y, apolipoprotein A/B and arterial evaluation with ultrasound, intimal and media measure. Anova analysis for repeated samples. The metabolic alterations should elucidate the etiology, and the beginning of the sub clinical cardiovascular disease should be shown/discarded with the arterial evaluation.
|Insulin Resistance Cardiovascular Disease Bone Loss Eating Disorders Thrombosis
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Prospective Study for Evaluation of the Insulin Resistance, Lipid Metabolism and Sub Clinical Cardiovascular Disease in Women Who Initiate the Depot-medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) Contraceptive Method With in Follow-up for Two Years
- insulin resistance [ Time Frame: 12 months ]insulin resistance diagnosed by hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp at 0 and 12 months
- weight gain [ Time Frame: 12 months ]other arm of the study
- eating disorder [ Time Frame: 12 months ]other arm of the study
- loss of bone mass [ Time Frame: 12 months ]other arm of the study
- changes in clotting factors [ Time Frame: 12 months ]other arm of the study
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
|Study Start Date:
|February 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-40 years
- new users of DMPA
- BMI<30kg/m²
Exclusion Criteria:
- diabetes mellitus and 2 present or fasting glucose> 100mg/dl and / or blood glucose> 140mg/dl after ingestion of 75mg of oral glucose
- first-degree relatives with diabetes mellitus
- period of lactation
- hypertension, with or without treatment
- hyper and hypothyroidism
- chronic renal failure
- transplant of any organ
- women using drugs that may be related to weight gain and / or development of insulin resistance and chronic use of corticosteroids, antipsychotics, statins, and thiazide,
- hirsutism and/or hyperandrogenism
- polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- women with acanthosis nigricans
- women who have used depoprovera at some point in their reproductive lives,
- women who have performed bariatric surgery
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01527526
|University of Campinas
|Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, 13083-888
|Principal Investigator:
|Luis Bahamondes, M.D.
|University of Campinas, Brazil
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Luis Bahamondes, MD Medical Doctor, University of Campinas, Brazil
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01527526 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 16, 2011
|Last Updated:
|June 3, 2015
Keywords provided by Luis Bahamondes, University of Campinas, Brazil:
insulin resistance
cardiovascular disease
weight gain
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Insulin Resistance
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Embolism and Thrombosis
Vascular Diseases
Mental Disorders
Contraceptive Agents
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Reproductive Control Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
Contraceptives, Oral
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Contraceptive Agents, Male
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
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bambang wrote:vince90 wrote:bambang wrote:Well frankly speaking, I don't know how to call you.
Because psychologically speaking, you are not an open person.
So, dear Vince is the best I suppose.
Huh…? Can you tell me in what ways that I am not an open person?
You didn't say whether you are old or not.
You didn't even write your location in your profile.
Small examples, but can represent your closedness.
How old I am or where I live is not the point here. The point is that you are not using the word "uncle" promptly in English. It doesn't mean that you are old and you can label yourself as uncle to everyone. Anyway this is my last reply to this post. I don't thing it is going to change anything to an OPEN MINDED like you UNCLE bambang. Good luck!


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Outfielders Austin Jackson and Chris Denorfia Report to Mariners
BALTIMORE, MD. - Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced the following roster moves:
- Austin Jackson, OF, has reported to the Mariners
- Chris Denorfia, OF, has reported to the Mariners
- James Jones, OF, optioned to AAA Tacoma
- Stefen Romero, OF, optioned to AAA Tacoma
Jackson (#16) and Denorfia (#28) were acquired at the Trade Deadline yesterday from the Tigers and Padres respectively and are in the starting lineup for the first game of a three-game set against Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Jackson, 27, was hitting .273 (102x374) with 52 runs, 25 doubles, 5 triples, 4 home runs and 33 RBI in 100 games with the Tigers. Against left-handed pitching this season he is hitting .330 (33x100) with 6 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 7 RBI, a .400 on-base percentage and an .840 OPS. Over his last 48 games since June 5 is hitting .314 (58x185) and in July hit .349 (38x109) with 18 runs, 10 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run, 11 RBI and an .894 OPS in 26 games.
Denorfia, 34, was hitting .242 (60x248) with 25 runs, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 1 home run and 16 RBI in 89 games with San Diego. In his career against left-handed pitchers, he is hitting .301 (231x768) with 45 doubles, 5 triples, 18 home runs, 83 RBI and an .809 OPS. He has appeared in all three outfield positions this season (RF-55, LF-26, CF-14) and in his career he has appeared in over 150 games at each position (RF-331, LF-241, CF-164).
Jones, 25, hit .258 (75x291) with 38 runs, 8 doubles, 4 triples, 8 RBI with 20 stolen bases in 21 attempts in 79 games over two stints with the Mariners this season. His 20 stolen bases this season rank 7th in the American League and 2nd since May 5th. In 21 games with the Rainiers he has hit .321 (26x81) with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs, 8 RBI and 5 stolen bases.
Romero, 25, hit .200 (4x20) in his latest nine-game stint with Seattle, his second of the season. He has appeared in 60 games with the Mariners this season, hitting .196 (33x168) with 19 runs, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs and 11 RBI. In 11 games with AAA Tacoma, all starts in right field, he has hit .283 (13x46) with 2 doubles, 3 home runs and 9 RBI.


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John Heinricy is Director of High Performance Vehicle Operations for the GM Performance Division. He also happens to be a championship-winning Corvette driver. I met John at Morrison Motorsports in the early '90s, and we have remained friends ever since. Another racing friend, Ernst Woehr, is Director of Callaway Competition in Leingarten, Germany. Last year, Ernst invited John to drive two FIA GT3 races in one of his Z06-R Corvette race cars. The two asked me to tag along as well, and I gladly accepted.
On the first trip, John and I were provided with an '06 automatic coupe to use as daily transportation. Our second trip required a little more coordination, as John was arriving in Amsterdam, while my son Tyler and I were coming in to Frankfurt. John used the same C6 automatic as before, but I was handed the keys to a Machine Silver Z06. The car was equipped with the factory navigation system, which would prove to be a lifesaver during our sojourn in unfamiliar territory.
Germany's Autobahn is legendary for its high-speed access routes. But contrary to popular belief, many sections of the road are speed-controlled, especially in congested areas. As a result, you quickly learn to make the transition from driving at the 130 kph (just under 81 mph) limit to having no speed restrictions at all.
Driving a standard Corvette on the Autobahn is an exhilarating experience, but piloting a Z06 there is indescribable. You learn to live in the fast lane, where the Z has no trouble keeping up with traffic. The car is very comfortable cruising at 200 kph (around 124 mph), and it is always ready for bursts well above that, if needed. I left the Z06 in Fifth gear during most of my drive; the torquey LS7 rarely requiring a downshift.
Even aside from its reputation as a high-speed playground, the Autobahn has much to recommend to the motoring enthusiast. The road boasts frequent rest stops that include convenience stores offering gas, food, and clean (yes, clean!) restrooms. And in spite of the heady velocities that predominate, we saw no accidents during our two trips. Unlike in America, where left-lane laggards are a constant problem, Autobahn drivers immediately pull to the right when approached by faster traffic. Passing motorists always use their left blinker, which helps warn you of their intentions. In short, Autobahners are, for the most part, very competent and courteous.
Our driving habits changed when we reached the Belgian border. Belgium has very strict speed limits (130 kph), which are enforced with radar-operated photo guns. We learned to slow down whenever we saw brake lights ahead. Another clue is the photo units' bright flashing strobe lights, which can be seen far down the road in front of you. The flash helps capture the front license number, the driver's face, the date of the infraction, and the recorded speed. The ticket is then mailed to you. Fortunately, I did not receive any of these unwelcome souvenirs.
Our first destination was Antwerp, a busy seaport city with wonderful restaurants and impressive architecture. We met John and caravanned to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, located in the heart of Belgium. The nearly 7-kilometer track is one of the most beautiful and challenging in the world, with legendary corners such as Eau Rouge. Circuit de Spa is also one of the oldest sports-car tracks in Europe. Races have been held here regularly since 1924, except during World War II.
The 24 Hours of Spa is one of the highlights of the FIA GT Championship. The Royal Automobile Club of Belgium (RAC) sponsors a 50-kilometer pre-race road rally from a nearby castle to the track. We were invited to attend an RAC breakfast prior to the start of the rally. A dazzling lineup of high-end exotic cars was on display, and our Z06 fit right in. Later, back at the track, Heinricy and Jurgen von Gartzen finished Third overall in the first of two one-hour GT3 races. After the race, we traveled to the nearby city of Bastogne, site of the Battle of the Bulge and home to a museum honoring the American soldiers who fought there.
We then headed back to Frankfurt, still amazed at the cost to fill up the Z06's fuel tank. With prices at 1.58 Euros ($2.02 US) per liter, we were paying around $7.07 per gallon of gasoline. Fortunately for us, the Z returned excellent fuel-mileage numbers throughout our trip.
On our flight home, we had time to reflect on our two-week visit with the silver Z. It is a thrilling Vette under any conditions, and driving it without speed restrictions made me appreciate its engineering excellence even more. If you ever have the chance to experience Europe in a new Z06, take it. It's something you'll never forget.


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In this month's exclusive Tech story for the Web, we stopped off at G&J Aircraft and Competition who helped supply us with all of the stainless fittings, tubing and custom steel braided hoses needed for our project Hell Dorado Brake Lines. This shop has been around for years and has been a secret from the Inland Empire as they carry a wide variety of automotive accessories that include NOS, Odyssey Batteries, Borgeson steering components, ARP fasteners and that's just to name a few. They can also make custom rubber lines for your Air Conditioning unit, or for example even hoses that are converted to include standard fittings instead of metric when it comes to modernizing your 605 gear Box or modern brake calipers on an Impala classic.
After talking with Cliff and Zach over at G&J, they knew exactly what we needed to get this beast to stop as they sent us back out with all that we would need to start on our project. Just remember when doing applied custom tubing work, you will need to go back and forth a few times to get the right material, but with the knowledge that comes from the G&J crew they will help you cut down on trips. So let's check out the custom brake lines that were made with the help of G&J.
1. G&J will be all you need for your custom lines.
2. The G&J crew is always ready to help out.
3. This was all that we needed to get the brake lines done on the project Hell Dorado.
4. Since we had the chassis off the body it was a lot easier to drill into the frame allowing us to mount certain components onto the chassis.
5. We tapped the frame so we could add and remove any of the components if they ever needed to be serviced.
6. This proportioning valve was bolted onto the frame. When bending and installing the lines like this, it makes it easier once the frame is back on the body.
7. Once the proportioning valve is bolted on you will be able get to your first measurements.
8. With the frame off the car and no engine in the way these lines where easy to be made.
9. G&J's specialty is brake lines and as you can see they have most ends that you might need for your car. They also offer the flex lines in different colors.
10. The front line was ready to receive the custom hoses for the front calipers.
11. These copper bushings keep the banjo hose from leaking.
12. Remember when giving measurements not to go too big as the brake lines can get caught and cut causing brake failure.
13. With the front lines handled ,we moved over to the rear end that also needed to be plumbed.
14. Once the line was cut to size it was flared in a 45 degree for the AN fittings to seal right.
15. We didn't want to strip the nuts so we used a pipe wrench to tighten down the fittings.
16. Last for us to do was the measurement for the 36 inch flex hose that will be needed for the rear end.
17. The driver side brake line was the shortest and easiest of the lines to do.
18. By doing thee lines in stainless we know that they will be able to handle the elements that get thrown its way.
19. The lines were hooked up and ready to help stop this Hell Dorado.


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MACMILLLAN has benefited from £2,260, which was raised in memory of a Kingswinford woman who died after a battle with cervical cancer.
When Jayne Elizabeth Neale, passed away in November last year, aged 56, her family wanted to give something back to the Macmillan nurses that had cared for her at the later stages of the illness.
In addition to donations made at the funeral, her niece Natalie Hughes, aged 22, of Amblecote organised a fancy dress five-a-side football tournament at Power League in Halesowen last month.
Miss Hughes wished to thank everyone who had supported the event and added: "It was extremely successful and we had a fantastic turnout. All of our family and friends came to support us and helped us raise more money then we ever thought we could."
Jayne's partner, Paul Clarke, added that the support he received from Macmillan nurses during Jayne's illness had been invaluable.
He said: "These nurses who are professional people gave us all the help and support we could possible need whilst Jayne was in her last weeks and days of her life.
"There are hundreds of people who have had to watch their loved ones suffer with this awful disease and thanks to these wonderful people who come into your home and help you when all hope is gone they make everything easier.
"They will laugh with you, cry with you and calm you down when you think all hope is lost. God bless them all."


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To celebrate its 110th year anniversary, Harley-Davidson has had two petrol tanks blessed by Pope Benedict XVI. Yep, that's right, his holiness will be blessing then signing the tanks and Willie G Davidson (grandson of Harley founder Bill Davidson) and Bill himself will then add their signatures to the tanks. Once lacquered over the tanks will be fitted to bikes and one auctioned off to support the Good Samaritan Foundation charity and the other returned to the Harley museum in Milwaukee.
This bizarre publicity stunt is to help promote Harley's 110th Anniversary event which takes place in Rome on June 13-16.


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For more background, see: Del Monte vs. Del Monte: What makes fruit fresh?
(UPDATED COVERAGE, 5 p.m.) Jurors have awarded $13.15 million in damages to Fresh Del Monte after deciding that Del Monte Foods went too far in marketing processed fruit in the produce department as fresh — but jars of the tropical fruit won't necessarily disappear from refrigerated cases.
The April 6 ruling is from a 2008 lawsuit filed by the Coral Gables, Fla.-based fresh produce company against San Francisco-based Del Monte Foods. Under the terms of a licensing agreement in place since the splitting the company's fresh and processed divisions in 1989, Fresh Del Monte has the ongoing and exclusive right to sell "fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh produce" under the Del Monte name and brand.
According to the jury, marketing refrigerated fruit in the produce department under the labels "Fruit Naturals," "Superfruit" and "SunFresh" misled consumers and violated trademark infringement and false advertising laws.
"Obviously, We were extremely pleased with the jury's verdict, and that they found our rights had been violated under our license agreement," said Bruce Jordan, senior vice president and general counsel for Fresh Del Monte Produce Co.
Jordan said the advertising, marketing, packaging and labeling of those products were confusing to some consumers, who believed those products were fresh rather than processed. The jury also ruled that Del Monte Food's "Fruit Undressed" print advertising campaign violated the Lanham Act's false advertising standards.
The jury said, however, that Del Monte Foods' marketing of the Orchard Select line does not violate the act.
Jurors awarded $7.2 million for to willful violation of the Lanham Act, according to court documents.
The six-member jury also found that Del Monte Foods Co. breached the license agreement by selling refrigerated products containing pineapple, melon, berries, papayas and bananas. Damages tied to Del Monte Foods' breach of contract were $5.95 million.
"Those five products were at the core of our breach of contract claim," Jordan said. "We maintained we had exclusive right to those products as refrigerated products, whether fresh or preserved," he said.
Jordan said it was too early to say how Fresh Del Monte might adjust its product line in reaction to the verdict.
The next step in the case will depend on a number of factors, he said.
The judge in the case is expected to schedule a hearing for the parties to gather views on how an injunction should be fashioned — how to remove the products from retail shelves.
"It will be up to the judge to decide," Jordan said April 9.
Arturo Gonzalez, lawyer Del Monte Foods, said the company is disappointed in the verdict but pleased that damages fall short of Fresh Del Monte's request of more than $70 million.
Gonzalez said Del Monte Foods will continue to have a strong presence in the refrigerated part of the produce department.
"The difference is that pineapple will have to be eliminated from that selection," Gonzalez said.
One alternative would be to sell refrigerated pineapple under a different name. Other fruits in question in the license agreement — melons, berries, bananas and papayas — don't have a significant presence in the refrigerated section of the produce department, Gonzalez said.
He said in an e-mail that marketing of refrigerated grapefruit won't be affected by the jury's verdict.
Gonzalez said Del Monte Foods won't fold up shop in the refrigerated produce case as a result of the jury's verdict.
"There is no question in my mind that (Del Monte Foods) will continue to be No. 1 in the refrigerated part of the produce department because they have the best product," he said.
Gonzalez said the jurors found fault with the "Fruit Undressed" advertising campaign that has not been used for more than a year.
"It's unfortunate that the jurors thought there was something about the advertisement that they were not happy, but it's a moot point," he said.
Gonzalez said Fresh Del Monte has three weeks to file a motion for an injunction and Del Monte Foods would have three weeks to respond. After that, Gonzalez said the court will make a decision.
He said he anticipates Fresh Del Monte will want Del Monte Foods Co. to remove the commodities from refrigerated cases.
"There are a number of legal options that Del Monte is considering, including the possibility of an appeal," Gonzalez said.


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The World Cup has given us a new phrase: "Mineirãozo."
How else can we explain the unexplainable that unfolded Tuesday in Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
In a landslide that not even the most flippant fan could have predicted, Germany scored a 7-1 victory — the most lopsided World Cup semifinal result in history.
In 1950, Brazil gave up the lead in the final in front of 200,000 at the famed Maracana stadium to lose the title to neighboring Uruguay.
The disaster forever came to be known as Maracanazo, the worst soccer curse imaginable.
But this? This is worse. Way, way worse.
The Netherlands invented Total Football years ago. Brazil trotted out Total Collapse with its first home defeat since 1975 — a 62-game winning streak shattered like a thin pane of glass.
The nation that invented "futbol arte" got left at the dance.
Brazil allowed seven goals for the first time since the 1934 World Cup as its talented players were reduced to a youth team. The Canarinho had not allowed five goals in an entire World Cup since 1998.
Before Tuesday, the worst semifinals defeats happened in 1930 when Argentina defeated the United States and
Uruguay dispatched Yugoslavia by identical 6-1 scores. West Germany also defeated Austria 6-1 in 1954.
What we witnessed in the first half Tuesday will be discussed and dissected for eons.
Germany built a commanding and mystifying lead in the 29th minute having scored five goals faster than any team in World Cup history. Three goals — two by Toni Kroos and one by Miroslav Klose — came within 3 minutes. These are three of the most excruciating minutes in Brazilian soccer history. Don't bother with the replay. It won't be shown much in South America's biggest country.
Klose left in the 58th minute having become the most prolific scorer in World Cup history. He has a total 16 goals in 23 games, passing Brazil's Ronaldo.
Klose's replacement, Andre Schurrle, seemed to take a baton from Klose. The reserve scored twice in 10 minutes to complete the onslaught.
Perhaps the pressure was just too much. Brazil was never spectacular in the tournament, squeaking along to reach the semifinals.
It didn't have Neymar Jr. and defender Thiago Silva to face Germany. It's doubtful their absences Tuesday would have changed the outcome against the tournament's most complete team.
Germany's depth and talent will carry over to the finale Sunday in Rio. The Netherlands and Argentina have many strengths. But each has vulnerabilities that Germany can exploit.
Fans who prefer Anyone But Germany can only hope "Maracanazo" seeps into the walls of the revamped stadium and infiltrates die Mannschaft.
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/elliottalmond.


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Sanjay Gangal
Sanjay Gangal is the President of IBSystems, the parent company of AECCafe.com, MCADCafe, EDACafe.Com, GISCafe.Com, and ShareCG.Com.
Keynote from Jack Dangermond at the 2015 Esri User Conference
July 20th, 2015 by Sanjay Gangal
Here are the plenary videos from the 2015 Esri Conference. Stay tuned for the GISCafe Video Interviews which will be published next Friday.
GIS Around the World
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Big Data from Space: Actionable Intelligence on Earth
June 17th, 2015 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: VLAB
The video below is a panel discussion held at Stanford GSB: Cemex Auditorium at the Knight Management Center on October 22nd, 2014. Moderator is Amaresh Kollipara, Principal, Space Angels Network, and Managing Partner, Earth2Orbit. The panelists are:
Dramatic disruptions to Earth observation are being delivered by ambitious startups that are launching large fleets of small, interconnected satellites and developing cutting-edge analytics. The number of earth-gazing satellites has nearly doubled in 2014 alone. With views into daily global activity being refreshed at a faster rate than ever before, selling raw pixels and signals is not enough to satisfy industry demands. It is these startups that are changing how we use Big Data in business here on earth.
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The Future of How Infrastructure is Made: Systems That Serve an Evolving Society
January 12th, 2015 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Autodesk
This is a presentation from the 2014 Autodesk University.
The need—and the ability—to innovate is greater than ever. New ways of working are needed to create our evolving society. Every system you design, from the electrical grid that lights and heats our homes, to water system that supports life, to the railroads on which we travel, to the refineries that provide the gasoline for our cars—underwrites a US$53 trillion demand for new or replacement infrastructure. Hear about the future of how infrastructure will be made, and the trends in technology that will radically transform the way you, as industry professionals, plan, design, deliver, and operate tomorrow's infrastructures by moving infrastructure delivery into a new era.
GISCafe to exhibit at Intergeo, Berlin
September 15th, 2014 by Sanjay Gangal
GISCafe.Com is exhibiting at the Intergeo 2014 conference in Germany on October 7-9. We are recording video interviews at our booth at the conference. Any conference attendee or exhibitor can book a time slot for an interview. Each interview is typically 3 – 10 minute long.
We are also doing a KindleFire Sweepstakes at the conference. The drawing will be on October 9th.
Contact Sanjay Gangal if you are interested in booking a 15-minute time slot for an interview. You can see past interviews here.
To add a little fun to the conference, we are asking the conference attendees to share a joke in front of the video camera. The best jokes will be edited together in a video montage. The jokes have to be clean and funny.
Here is one of the interviews we recorded last year which has received more than 2,000 views:
Penn State Starting a MOOC on Coursera – "Geodesign: Change Your World"
May 15th, 2014 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Coursera
What happens when creativity and science come together? The power to design our world is unleashed, providing tools to inform choices about how we live! Geodesign is the glue—it's a process that deploys creativity to connect information to people, using collaboration to better inform how we design our world.
You can register for the course at https://www.coursera.org/course/geodesign.
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GISCafe Call for Bloggers – Extend Your Reach and Exposure!
March 24th, 2014 by Sanjay Gangal
Do you have something to share with the GIS community, such as opinions, thought-provoking topics, or commentary? GISCafe.com, the leading GIS web portal is seeking the following types of blogging contributor categories:
GISCafe has 75,000 unique visitors per month; as well as 40,000 subscribers to our daily newsletter and GIS Weekly. Translation: People like to spend time at GISCafe.
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Collecting Oceans Of Data – Problem Or Opportunity?
February 24th, 2014 by Skip Levens
Sensor, packet, video and signal data is not only all-digital and collected around the clock but it is also scaling up in size and resolution. The resulting massive surge in storage required to save it all is either a problem for your organization – or a major opportunity.
Plotting geophysical trends, tracking industrial changes or monitoring surveillance imagery requires both broad area spectral analysis and high resolution digital images. Ideally, you can combine multiple inputs for richer analysis to help make the most informed decision as close to real-time as you can get.
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Apple Granted a GPS Patent to Locate Parked Vehicles
February 1st, 2014 by Sanjay Gangal
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Imaging Technology Comes to Emerging Economy
January 8th, 2014 by Don Talend
Mexican university's surveying department develops national education standards, gains acceptance of scanning
By Don Talend
The state of Nuevo León in northeastern Mexico is where technological progress and the preservation of historic architecture meet, if we are to judge by the recent imaging of a historic museum building with a high-speed laser scanner.
Starting in January 2013, the Civil Engineering Institute's Department of Surveying at the University of Nuevo León scanned the exterior of the Regional Museum of the Bishopric—previously a palace for the bishop of the state of Nuevo León. Originally built by order of the Franciscan Bishop Fray Rafael Jose Verger in 1787, it was converted into a history museum in 1956. By the end of the year, the department was expected to scan the interior of the building, according to Angel Ervey Martínez, the department chair.
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How Micro-Location, Geofencing and Indoor Location Are Driving The Retail Revolution
December 17th, 2013 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Christian Carle, CEO and Co-founder of Pole Star
Indoor Location has become the holy grail of location based-marketing, bringing consumers from their home to the closest shopping mall or retailer, greeting them with a message as they enter the mall or the store, helping them navigate indoors, send product information and special promotions as they get closer, and finally allow them to pay for the items right from their mobile.
With the hype surrounding the launch of iBeacon in the Apple retail stores, proximity sensors, also called proximity detection devices or micro-location, increasingly feels like a revolution.
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A potential snag has emerged in sale talks between the Sacramento Kings and a group seeking to move the team to Seattle, The Seattle Times reported Thursday.
The Maloof family, which currently owns the Kings, wants to maintain a voice in the NBA team's operations after a sale, a league source told the Times.
Yahoo! Sports reported Wednesday that the Maloofs would retain a small percentage of the team if it is sold to a group led by Seattle hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The Times reported that there are questions whether the Maloofs' percentage would be large enough to give them input in making decisions.
Yahoo! on Wednesday characterized negotiations as nearing completion, and that the Kings would be sold for around $500 million, which would be an NBA record. Later reports by other media outlets said a deal wasn't close.
The Sacramento Bee, citing a source close to the Maloof family, reported Thursday that the Maloofs don't necessarily want to sell but will entertain offers. The Bee's report also said that a sale price has not been discussed and that the family hasn't spoken with Hansen since before Jan. 1.
The Hansen-Ballmer group would apply to the NBA to move the Kings to Seattle for the 2013-14 season if it can close a deal before the league's March 1 relocation deadline, according to reports. The team, which would be renamed the Sonics, would play at KeyArena for two seasons before moving into a new, $490 million arena to be built in downtown Seattle.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has said he would do all he could to try to find a buyer with a Sacramento connection to possibly purchase the team and keep it in California's capital city.
In 2011, the Kings appeared determined to move to Anaheim, Calif., before Johnson convinced the NBA to give the city one last chance to help finance an arena to replace aging Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento City Council approved the arena deal last March.
A month later, the Maloofs backed out of a tentative the deal. Then the city and the team ceased negotiations, reigniting fears the franchise could relocate.
More recently, the Maloofs were said to be deep in negotiations to move the franchise to Virginia Beach, Va. Those talks appeared to have collapsed last week.
NBA commissioner David Stern briefly addressed the Kings rumors during a panel discussion Thursday night in Washington, D.C.
"This will be decided by a committee of owners & NBA's board of govenors w/the advice of me but not leading the way" Stern said, according to a tweet by USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt.
The Kings played at home Thursday night, losing to the Dallas Mavericks 117-112 in overtime. Attendanced was announced at 14,011, a few thousand below capacity.
The Maloofs, who have not shown up in their usual courtside seats in recent weeks, did not attend Thursday's game.
Only a handful of signs such as "Sactown Needs This Team," ''Here We Stay" and "Our Town, Our Team" could be seen. Another read: "Accepting money for Kings relief fund." No derogatory shouts or chants could be heard, either, as has happened in years past.
"It's definitely going to be a distraction," Kings coach Keith Smart said before the game. "But we're pros. We've got to figure out a way how to separate the two and then get ready to play."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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If you havent been playing HeroClix for the last few months, youve really missed out. In addition to a tremendous amount of great products rolling out of WizKids Games (see our review of the most recent expansion set Galactic Guardians HERE), players have been competing in monthly tournaments centered around the most famous of Marvel Comics relics: the Infinity Gauntlet. A glove combining the power of the six Infinity Gems, the Gauntlet grants near limitless power to its wielder in the comics... and in HeroClix! Each month of the Infinity Gauntlet series gives participating tournament players a piece of the relic (the basic Gauntlet and then one gem per month) and the chance to win an exclusive figure from the classic Infinity Gauntlet storyline. June is Month 6 of the series, and weve got your first look at the Collector and Reality Gem!
"Collector" is the nickname of Taneleer Tivan, one of the cosmically powerful Elders of the Universe. Each one chose a particular pastime to focus his or her energies and time, with Tivan deciding to accumulate interesting specimens and items from across the universe. Unfortunately for the heroes of Earth, this penchant for collecting has on several occasions extended to our poor planet, though good has generally prevailed in the end. The Collector figure captures the odd little fellow with his unique look - a small elderly man in a flamboyant costume.
With a typically "Elder" sense of fashion, Tivan wears a red outfit with a dark blue cape and orange boots, rope belt, and gloves. A little on the short side at an inch and a half tall, the Collector stands in a great haughty pose, erect with his arms crossed in front of him. For a little guy hes got a very good sculpt with nicely detailed clothing including creases and folds, and of course the resplendent baubles at his neck and on the back of his gloves. Recessed within his capes huge collar, the white-haired Elder is wrinkled and noble, overseeing his massive collection and planning on adding to it.
In game terms, the Collector is a mid-range Elder of the Universe clocking in at a stately 210 points. He has the requisite Power Cosmic Team Ability so his powers cant be outwitted and he can act without taking pushing damage. As with the other Elders the Collector can start the game with his particular gem (you still have to pay its cost), and his double-sized "peanut" base has a special post to accommodate it. He also has another trait that perfectly portrays his search for collectibles; "A Unique Specimen!" modifies the Collectors attack by +2 when attacking a Unique character! On the dial the Collector has solid stats and a neat array of powers making him fun to play but not overpowered.
The Collector's powers progress in blocks, starting with Phasing/Teleport, the cool special power "Add You to the Collection" giving him a souped-up Incapacitate (apply two tokens or one and place the character in your starting area), and Impervious for three clicks. After taking a hit the Collector goes into hiding and switches to Stealth, Energy Explosion, Invulnerability, and Shape Change for two clicks. The next phase of his dial features Mind Control, Toughness, and Perplex for two clicks, while click #7 sees the brief return of "Add You to the Collection." Finally the Collector finishes out his dial with a potent two click combination of Phasing/Teleport to run away, Regeneration to heal, and Shape Change to avoid getting KO'ed!
Among the Collector's many accumulated belongings was the Reality Gem (although he never knew the full power it held). Like the four gems before it, the Reality Gem special object is 1 ¼ inches tall, a translucent "gem" atop a white column-like pillar. This one is a bright yellow which nicely contrasts with the others thus far: green, red, orange, and purple. When used as a special object on its own, the
Reality Gem is a 10 point relic that follows the typical rules and can be picked up on a roll of 5-6. When used, it grants the wielder Probability Control that can only be used during that character's turn. If the Collector starts the game with the Reality Gem, it gives him the aforementioned use of PC plus another use during an opponent's turn! Of course, when mounted on the Infinity Gauntlet the gem increases that item's effectiveness and power (and cost).
Each Infinity Gauntlet Month 6 kit comes with twenty Reality Gems to be given out as participation prizes and four copies of the Collector figure for 1st place, 2nd place, fellowship winner, and the judge. The WizKids-suggested tournament format is 400 point Modern Age constructed with a Named-keyword Theme team on the "Collector's Ship" map that was included with the Month 5 kit. Make sure to find out when your local venue is holding its tournament, and if you dont have one then head over to HeroClix.com and check out their "Find a Store" function. The Infinity Gauntlet series is wrapping up in the next few months, so dont miss out on the great prizes in the final three events!
Make sure to keep your eyes on Figures.com as well be previewing more upcoming HeroClix figures soon.
Review and Photos by Scott Rubin
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This chapter is all about initial configuration and module setup. It does not go into detail about creating products, setting up a catalog, managing and fulfilling orders, or anything similar. For tasks like that, please refer to the specific chapters on those topics.
Feel free to skip over any topics that are not applicable to you or your store. In fact, a lot of the settings forms in Ubercart are self-explanatory, so you should use this section more as a reference than a tutorial for getting started.


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text: Kanawha Valley teams look to bounce back By Rick Ryan September 9, 2012 Story Share Chip Ellis Trent Stowers and Sissonville host Scott Friday night in a battle of Class AA unbeatens. It wasn't such a wondrous weekend for Kanawha Valley football teams.Only two teams in Kanawha and Putnam counties won on Friday, and that's because they were playing each other - George Washington beat St. Albans 68-23 and Poca topped Buffalo 20-7.In the other six games involving area teams, they went 0-6 - with a pair of Class AAA playoff hopefuls dropping one-point road games in shootouts. Hurricane fell at Woodrow Wilson 35-34 and South Charleston lost at Spring Valley 37-36.The Kanawha Valley's only two unbeatens both had the week off leading up to home games. Capital (2-0) hosts Princeton (0-3) at Laidley Field Friday, and Sissonville (2-0) faces a major challenge when Cardinal Conference rival Scott (3-0) pays a visit.The Skyhawks are coming off a 40-21 victory against Chapmanville, a Class AA semifinal team last year. Oddly, Sissonville beat Chapmanville by the exact same 40-21 score in its opener."Obviously, Scott has a good team and a good program,'' said Sissonville coach Eddie Smolder. "They're very big up front. It'll be a challenge for our guys. We're excited. It's our homecoming, and we'll work to the best of our ability to get ready for them Friday night. We've had two weeks to prepare for them.''Scott rolled up 545 yards against Chapmanville, most of it on the ground with solid efforts from Robert Bias (22 carries, 161 yards), Cameron Loftus (15 carries, 131 yards, three touchdowns) and Tryston Cline (11 carries, 74 yards, two TDs)."They seem like a team that reloads,'' Smolder said. "They plug people in and get done what they need to get done. It's not about one player."Last year, we had a close game with them and had the lead in the fourth quarter, but they came back and beat us,'' Smolder said of the Indians' 50-31 loss to Scott. "It was a tough loss, and the kids haven't forgotten that. We hadn't won a game to that point.''Another top-notch matchup Friday finds Hurricane (2-1) at George Washington (2-1). Both the Redskins and Patriots were expected to capture AAA playoff spots this year after reaching the quarterfinals (Hurricane) and state finals (GW) in 2011. But one will be sporting two losses in early September.Buffalo (1-1), which took its first loss Friday, travels for another stern test this week, facing unbeaten Greenbrier West (3-0), which figures to be among the Class A leaders when the SSAC releases its first batch of playoff ratings Tuesday afternoon.The only other Kanawha Valley school facing an unbeaten this week is South Charleston, which visits powerful Cabell Midland (3-0). The Knights have tallied 101 points in their last two games, dousing Parkersburg 49-10 and Riverside 52-19.The Black Eagles will have to fix a defense that allowed 493 rushing yards in their loss at Spring Valley.Midland will likely hold little sympathy, as it averages about 400 yards per game on the ground. The Knights had three players well over 100 yards against Riverside - Lowell Farley (166), Steve Matthews (139) and David Gaydosz (136). "The thing that disappointed me the most,'' said SC coach John Messinger, "is that we absolutely just got outbulled. I know [Spring Valley was] bigger, but I'll tell you something - that's the first time in a long time our kids took a beatdown. They beat us down up front.''Spring Valley coach Brad Dingess, whose team was teetering on the edge of extinction with what would have been an 0-3 start, was pleased with the blocking of his front line and other backs.The Timberwolves won despite committing six turnovers, as they lost five of seven fumbles."You start thinking: Is this really happening?'' Dingess said. "But our kids never got excited. They were very confident the whole time. They knew they were controlling the line of scrimmage, and we knew they couldn't stop us if we got the ball back. As long as we kept the lead on the scoreboard, we were OK. I can't say enough about our offense and our offensive line.''Reach Rick Ryan at 304-348-5175 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 4 Reunions: Sept. 26, 2017 5 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent Note to the Nationals: Let Strasburg pitch! Previous Story Cornerbacks hoping to learn from mistakes Next Story


text: Retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring. Spending rose despite higher Social Security taxes that have cut into paychecks this year. Breakthroughin mobile speeds for Samsung Samsung Electronics said it has made a key breakthrough in developing mobile technologies for so-called fifth-generation networks that would provide data transmission up to several hundred times faster than the current fourth-generation, or 4G, technology. Samsung said it would accelerate the research and development to commercialize those technologies by 2020. The Emporium in Lehi sets its reopening The Emporium at Thanksgiving Point will be celebrating its grand reopening from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. For one day only, guests will receive 30 percent off their entire purchase, as well as the chance to register for a $500 shopping spree at the general merchandise store. The remodeled shop is at 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way in Lehi (Interstate 15 and exit 284). New Draper aquarium gets food service deal The Living Planet Aquarium will be partnering with Minnesota-based Lancer Hospitality to provide food service and catering at its new aquarium attraction under construction in Draper, set for opening in December. The new space will include a cafe and banquet facilities, as well as gallery space for formal and informal catered events, including weddings and corporate outings.


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The Aspern Papers
Dominick Argento|Sung in English with English supertitles|April 12, 14, 17, 20, 28
New production celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dallas Opera world premiere commission
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A stranger appears at a once-grand home on Lake Como, seeking a room to rent. Although suspicious of his motives, a long-retired opera star and her niece agree to take the man in. The lodger, obsessed with a composer who died suddenly and tragically, is convinced his final masterpiece is somewhere in this home belonging to this retired opera star. A game of cat-and-mouse ensues over possession of the Aspern Papers. Stars mezzo-soprano Susan Graham as Tina in her long-anticipated Dallas Opera debut, with soprano Alexandra Deshorties as a famous diva, and baritone Nathan Gunn as an obsessed music lover.
Starring Susan Graham, Alexandra Deshorties, Nathan Gunn, Joseph Kaiser
Conductor Graeme Jenkins|Stage director Tim Albery
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The Joy and Ronald Mankoff Pre-Opera Talks for The Aspern Papers will be given by Christopher Anderson one hour before each performance in Hamon Hall at the Winspear Opera House. Learn more.
World Premiere: The Dallas Opera, November 19, 1988
Prologue I
It is the year 1885 in a crumbling villa on the northern shores of Lake Como, Italy. Juliana Bordereau, a renowned prima donna in her youth, now lives in seclusion, attended by her niece, Tina. The elderly Juliana reminisces about her long-dead lover, an impresario by the name of Barelli who advanced her career and settled her in the villa. It was Barelli, too, who recognized the untapped genius of the composer, Aspern, and brought them together to collaborate on a new opera, in which Juliana was to star. Some fifty years ago, as Aspern was writing the opera, he and Juliana became lovers. The trio had become a romantic quartet, as Barelli turned his attentions to a talented young singer named Sonia, installed in a villa all her own across the lake. Finally, Juliana reveals that Aspern not only lived and worked by the lake that summer; it was here that he drowned.
Act I
Scene One: THE LODGER. 1885.
Tina is talking with a stranger, who is looking for rooms to rent. He claims to be a writer, seeking the inspiration of a garden for his work, but Tina hesitates. Her elderly aunt Juliana is even more suspicious of this mysterious gentleman. She demands an exorbitant price for the rented rooms and the lodger agrees to return with the money the next day. Alone with Tina, the lodger persuades her to tell him about her aunt's former life as a celebrated soprano. He broaches the subject of Aspern, but Tina claims to know very little about the man that Juliana described as "a god." "Has she a portrait?" asks the stranger, prompting Tina to question his purpose. When the lodger admits to seeking new material for a book about Aspern, Tina is horrified.
Scene Two: MIDSUMMER. 1835.
The composer, Aspern, is posing for a portrait as Barelli watches. Juliana is practicing one of Medea's arias from Aspern's new opera of the same name. Aspern suggests to Barelli that he may add a new aria for Sonia, who is to play Creusa, Medea's rival for Jason's love. Aspern agrees to take care of Sonia while Barelli is away on business in Paris. Juliana, tired of rehearsing and ready to play, interrupts the two men. Barelli has never seen Juliana or Aspern so happy.
Scene Three: THE PORTRAIT. 1885.
The lodger has spent two months at the villa, he hasn't seen Juliana even once, and his efforts to court Tina's favor by sending her copious amounts of flowers from the garden, that he has had cultivated, have also failed miserably. In his frustration he has recently ordered the gardener to stop delivering the flowers. The two women appear out of the blue; they have come to thank him for the flowers. Juliana encourages the lodger to take Tina for an evening trip across the lake to the nearest town. She also seeks his opinion about an unidentified portrait, which the lodger immediately knows is of Aspern. He shows tremendous interest, confirming the old woman's suspicions that he is really there to learn more about the long-dead composer. When her aunt departs, Tina assures the lodger that Juliana wants him to stay. The lodger reveals he has his own reasons for remaining. He fears that Juliana, sensing her imminent death, might destroy priceless Aspern manuscripts. Will Tina help him prevent such a disaster?
Scene Four: LATE SUMMER. 1835.
Aspern accompanies Sonia in a duet from Medea as Juliana offers her encouragement and advice. When Juliana goes to fetch coffee, Aspern attempts to embrace Sonia. They have become lovers and although Sonia feels guilt over her betrayal of Juliana, he assures her that she is now his only love. However, the composer contends they must conceal their passion for each other until after the premiere of Medea in order to ensure Barelli and Juliana's cooperation. Aspern promises to rendezvous with Sonia that night, quietly crossing the lake in his boat and returning before morning. He does not realize that Juliana has overheard him as she returns with the coffee.
Scene Five: THE MUSIC-ROOM. 1885.
It is midnight. Tina and the lodger return from their evening out. She carries a bouquet of roses and appears radiantly happy. Tina admits she had forgotten "what an attractive thing the world is", when they are interrupted by the maid. Juliana has fallen ill earlier that evening. While Tina goes to tend to her aunt, the lodger wonders at how easy it has been to make her so happy with a simple evening out, and suspects she might do almost anything to please him. Tina returns to tell him her aunt is very disturbed and that she has removed the Aspern papers from their usual hiding place; Tina seems to imply that if he wanted to look for them she would not object. After she leaves, the lodger is caught in the act of searching for the score by Juliana, who collapses to the floor in a state of fury.
Act II
Prologue II: THE LOST MEDEA
Appalled at his own behavior in searching for Juliana's hidden papers, the lodger has decided to leave the villa for a few weeks of travel and research. He remembers how Barelli, in his memoirs, gives an outline of Aspern's lost Medea. He speculates whether Juliana might not have hidden the manuscript from the world out of jealousy, just as Medea destroys her children. Barelli goes on to describe returning from Paris, to find that Aspern has died and the Medea manuscript disappeared; burned by the composer, according to Juliana, just hours before he accidentally drowned. Was she lying, the Lodger wonders, and is the manuscript still in her possession?
Scene One: THE END OF SUMMER. 1835.
Aspern has finished Medea and shares his excitement with Juliana. He rapturously insists that this new opera celebrating their love will last a thousand years; she allows herself to be caught up in his happiness. She suggests they share a bottle of champagne. Not tonight, says Aspern; he claims he wants to go over the score one more time with a clear head. Juliana, having overheard his promise to take the boat over to visit Sonia at night, is distraught. As Aspern returns to his work, Juliana seizes the moment to untie the boat and push it away from the shore to prevent Aspern from using it to keep his assignation. Once she has gone to bed, Aspern prepares to leave. When he finds that the boat seems to have "drifted away," he decides with typical joie-de-vivre to swim across the lake to Sonia.
Scene Two: THE PROPOSAL. 1885.
The summer now over, the lodger returns to the villa. The gardener greets him with the news that the old lady has died. Tina is pleased to see the lodger return and tells him that she has found some of the composer's long-lost papers and a manuscript. However, she refuses to share them with him. As a consolation, Tina offers the lodger the portrait of Aspern that belonged to her aunt and he accepts it. Tina explains that her aunt wouldn't want anything else shown to strangers; however, she then goes on to suggest that perhaps Juliana might not mind, so long as the Aspern papers were kept in the family. Tina implies a willingness to marry the lodger in order to give him access to what he's been trying so hard to obtain. The lodger, however, cannot hide his horror at her suggestion. "It wouldn't do," he replies, and Tina tearfully withdraws. The Lodger decides to leave the next day.
Scene Three: EARLY FALL. 1835.
Barelli comes to visit Juliana. She shows him the urn with Aspern's ashes. The impresario is stunned that Aspern has drowned while, supposedly, taking his boat out on the lake, and is doubly hit by Juliana's decision to retire from the stage. Barelli will take Sonia back to Milan. With the manuscript for Medea lost — evidently destroyed by the composer in a state of despair before his fatal "accident" — there's no reason to stay. After he has left, Juliana reveals the Medea score and kisses it.
Scene Four: THE SCORE. 1885.
As the Lodger is leaving, he hears Tina at the piano. He realizes the music she is playing must have been composed by Aspern. Tina looks radiant and the lodger reconsiders his rejection of her proposal. But he is too late. She tells him that she has spent much of the previous night destroying the Aspern papers. Horrified at losing everything, the lodger hurries away.
By TDO's Suzanne Calvin and stage director Tim Albery
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Engadget has coverage of Google's I/O conference. Did you know that Google is showcasing a "Net-enabled social music device with a musical keyboard and a wide multi-touch display, and a variety of musical apps and cloud services." called the Miselu Neiro? Retronyms, Korg and Yamaha are showing off software on the device. Check out the Polysix, a touch screen Theremin and more in the video above. It's interesting but the iPad has such a huge lead in music apps this will have to be very inexpensive or get some exclusive content. I do like the idea!
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It would be the last Father's Day of Armando Casillas' life.
Casillas, who was 38 and had a teenage son, was at his parents' house in Sylmar late that Sunday night when he got into an altercation with a young man, according to prosecutors.
That young man called his father, Francisco Gamez II, who drove up shortly after 11 p.m. and confronted Casillas, Los Angeles police said.
"He put a light in his eyes and he said, `L.A. County sheriff. Where are you from?' But they had words, and he shot my brother," said Casillas' brother Hector, who was not there but has heard accounts from people who were.
That was June 17.
Just after noon on Wednesday, nearly five months after the shooting, Gamez was arrested on suspicion of murder and held on $4 million bail.
He was formally charged Thursday with murder, attempted murder and firing from an occupied vehicle.
Gamez, a 17-year veteran sheriff's deputy who was off-duty the night of the shooting, appeared briefly in court Thursday, but his lawyer asked for more time to review the case and the date of his entering a plea was postponed to Dec. 12. He has been on paid leave since July 3 when the investigation began focusing on him.
Hector Casillas said the family has unanswered questions about what happened that night.
Police and prosecutors revealed few details Thursday of what led to the shooting or why the investigation took months.
An LAPD press release suggested Gamez drove away after firing the fatal shot instead of waiting for police to arrive. The release says detectives "developed leads that possibly connected a deputy sheriff to the crime."
Hector Casillas said he didn't know what the argument was about, but called the shooting "a cowardly act."
Detective Maria Perez of the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division would not elaborate on the argument, but said police believe Gamez did not know Armando Casillas before that night. She would not say whether Gamez used his Sheriff's Department service weapon in the shooting.
Outside the San Fernando house listed as Gamez's home, a woman who identified herself as his sister said he is "a really upstanding guy."
The sister, who would not give her name, said she didn't know what happened on June 17. But she said Gamez, who grew up in San Fernando, has done "so much for the community," including 5K runs for various causes. And she said she hopes people will hear both sides of the story.
Armando Casillas, who was the youngest of five boys and had a baby sister, was remembered as handy and always willing to help out. He was the guy to call if your car broke down or you needed your brakes changed, Hector Casillas said.
"No one in this world's perfect, but my brother, he was a good man," he said.
Hector Casillas said the five-month wait for charges left the family frustrated, wondering whether police would cover for a fellow law enforcement officer.
"We just felt really, really kind of let down," he said.
By August, when Hector Casillas first spoke to a Daily News reporter, he already knew Gamez's name.
Police and prosecutors who met with the family were very professional, he said, but provided little information and would not confirm what the Casillases strongly suspected: that Gamez was the suspect.
Hector Casillas admitted yelling in frustration at prosecutors who came to the family home.
And speaking of his brother's funeral, he said, "I could not cry. I was angry."
But he said this week's arrest provided some closure and left the family "so, so grateful" to police and prosecutors.
It also gave the family, whose roots are in Mexico, renewed faith in their adopted country. Hector Casillas said they were pleased to be reminded that in the United States, even an officer of the law is held accountable for his actions.
"It felt very good to be an American citizen," he said.
Staff Writer Christina Villacorte contributed to this report.


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Over the last week of 2013, Rivals.com took a trip out west to attend the MaxPreps and Under Armour Holiday Classics in Palm Springs and San Diego. The trip proved to be a valuable one with lots to learn about players like Thomas Welsh, Michael Humphrey and many more.
Pac 12 bound big men are improving
Let's go ahead and get this out of the way directly, UCLA bound Thomas Welsh and Stanford bound Michael Humphrey have both put themselves in position to move up the 2014 rankings when they get finalized during the spring.
Welsh took the floor with his Los Angeles (Calif.) Loyola team in San Diego and won a title at Under Armour, while Humphrey was impressive with Phoenix (Ariz.) Sunnyslope in Palm Springs at MaxPreps. Though they are roughly the same size, Welsh is pushing seven-feet and Humphrey is every bit of 6-foot-10, they have completely different styles and reasons they are trending up.
Already the higher ranked of the two at No. 52, Welsh's improvement over the past few years has been nothing short of staggering. Watching him as a sophomore he labored to get up and down the floor and struggled to make a big impact on the game. Now a senior, Welsh has blossomed into one of the most skilled players in the class of 2014 -- at any position -- and is a force in the lane scoring and rebounding. Because of relatively limited lift, he's never going to be a big time shot blocker, but Welsh does play solid positional defense and the positives he can give on the offensive end because of great hands, touch and feet far outweighs any areas that still need work.
Steve Alford and his staff have to be tickled pink over landing Welsh's signature and he should be considered a viable candidate for the McDonald's All-American game.
Ranked No. 74, Humphrey's rise from relative obscurity as a prospect has been a different path than Welsh's, but it has resulted in a similar outcome. Just a few years ago, Humphrey was more focused on football, where he stood out as a gigantic quarterback. Last spring, though, things started coming together for him on the basketball court as he came out of nowhere to achieve high major status and end up signing with Stanford.
Unlike Welsh, who operates almost exclusively in the low post, Humphrey is a big who likes to face up a bit more. He is also a superior athlete with a long and lanky frame and explosiveness around the rim. Though he lacks strength, Humphrey is quite scrappy and his agility, ability to run and range to the three-point line at 6-foot-10 make him a very dangerous weapon down the road.
Bottom line, Welsh and Humphrey are shining examples of why it is important to patient with young big men and understand that they will develop their games at a different pace than other positions.
Simon an intriguing option as a guard
One of the early knocks on the class of 2015 is that it is just so-so in the point guard department. But, there's still plenty of time for people to step up and Temecula (Calif.) Valley's Justin Simon. Perhaps more of a combo guard than a true point guard at 6-foot-4, it doesn't really matter because he is plenty capable of running an offense.
In fact, Simon's size and ability to play multiple positions on the perimeter only make him more attractive as a point guard option. You can never have too many ball handlers and playmakers in the college game, and the idea of rolling him out there as a playmaking two guard who can attack from the wing and baseline when he isn't playing the two is an appealing one.
Simon's primary offensive strengths are as a driver/playmaker and guy who can finish in the lane. He is still lean, but he does a good job of using his frame to ward off defenders and his athleticism is quite functional in that he is just as explosive in traffic while taking bumps as he is in the open floor.
Moving forward, Simon will need to work on his jump shot. He will make some but he has an inconsistent release and shooting motion and needs to get locked into the same shot. It's just a matter of repetition and what he currently lacks in jump shooting he helps to cover up by being an outstanding defender.
Currently ranked No. 80 in the class of 2015, Simon is positioning himself for a run at the national top 50. With offers from Arizona, USC, Oregon, Washington, San Diego State, Penn State, Boston College, Arizona State and others, he is arguably the hottest recruit in the West Coast's junior class.
North can make a difference at Long Beach State
Give a lot of credit to Corona (Calif.) Centennial senior Deontae North for making an outstanding decision. The 6-foot-4 guard signed with Long Beach State in the fall rather than holding out to see if he could draw "bigger" offers during the spring. From where we sit, he made a wise decision because he figures to have an outstanding career there.
A three-star wing, North is one of Rivals.com's favorite players to watch in the class of 2014. A committed teammate who has an outstanding will to win, North is simply a big time competitor who does anything he can to help his squad. He makes just enough shots to be dangerous from deep, he is an athletic finisher at the rim and he is a very talented defender.
North does need to get stronger and continue to improve his ball handling, but he will be able to do all of that at Long Beach State. Right now, we'd be very surprised if he doesn't develop into a team leader and a two or three-year starter during his time playing for the 49'ers.
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