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ARK: Survival Evolved
ARK: Survival Evolved takes on the survival genre with a unique blend of emergent multiplayer cooperation and competition. Players awake naked and starving on the beach of a mysterious island among a herd of other confused humans. On ARK, they must then hunt, harvest, craft, research technology, and build shelters to protect against scorching days, freezing nights, volatile weather systems, dangerous wildlife, and potential enemies.
Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame and ride the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground. Build your character's strengths and gain items, skills, and pet creatures using in-depth role-playing systems. Start a tribe with hundreds of other players to survive and dominate competing tribes...and ultimately discover the ARK's true purpose.
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Superfighters Deluxe
Superfighters Deluxe is a multiplayer 2D action game where little flat-headed men fight to the death in small and highly destructible arenas. Surviving each round takes skill, strategy and luck.
97 / 100174.85
Rise & Shine
Rise is a small kid of Gamearth, the world where the classic videogame characters live. He finds himself lost in the middle of a war against the Space Grunts, the bald muscular soldiers with big guns that just invaded his world. Only with the help of the legendary gun, Shine, he'll be able to stay alive and just maybe, incredibly, save his planet from the invaders.
The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story.
76 / 10053.8
DESYNC is an intense, single-player first person shooter that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal. Switch weapons and move masterfully to unleash Attack Sequences – special moves that deal bonus damage and effects. Launch an enemy into a trap with a well-placed shotgun blast, then destroy another while they're in the air. Think quickly and discover new combinations to maximize your score and decimate the leaderboards.
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat RPG where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who have placed you here to determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
Star Wars: Battlefront II
Become a hero in Star Wars Battlefront II. Experience rich and living Star Wars multiplayer battlegrounds across prequels, original trilogy, and the new era. Customize and upgrade iconic characters such as Yoda or Darth Maul, starfighters, or troopers. Plus, play an emotionally-gripping single player story.
Battalion 1944
Battalion 1944 recaptures the core of classic multiplayer shooters and propels WW2 into the next generation. Battalion 1944 utilizes the most advanced industry technology to create a visceral and heart-thumping multiplayer experience that has been crafted by the designers who have grown up playing Medal of Honor and Call of Duty 2.
Fight in real world locations such as the streets of Carentan, the forests of Bastogne and many more in our spiritual successor to the great multiplayer shooters of the past. Precise aim with your Kar98, covering fire with your M1 Garand and quick thinking with your Thompson are key to your success, all packaged into a competitive multiplayer environment. In short, Battalion 1944 is an infantry based first person shooter with an emphasis on raw skill. No grinding, no 'exosuits', just you and your skill as a player.
Join a Battalion and compete season to season with BattleRank, our global competition system. Contribute to your Battalion's season objective to earn cosmetic rewards for your character, weapons and accessories within our realistic art style. Flaunt your success through your player profile to become a renowned player within the community. BattleRank's highly tuned stat tracking system enables Battalion 1944 to go beyond the standard mould of shooters gone by and enables players to compete globally for rewards, glory and honour.
Fuelled by the power of Unreal Engine 4, Battalion 1944 resurges World War 2 back into the modern gaming spotlight in our spiritual successor to the great multiplayer shooters of the past such as Call of Duty 2 and Enemy Territory. On BattleRank, it's down to skilled soldiers like you to fight for your battalion.
Wild Terra
It is action-RPG and sandbox hybrid with building, crafting, gathering, farming and land claiming elements. There is no NPCs in game so the only way to get something is to create it by yourself or trade from other players... or take it with brutal force. However we understand that not every one have enough time to "live" in game doing everything by their selves that is why all game processes are boosted to make game a little bit casual.
We can say this about your character development as well. It is very boring to level up your character to XX-level just to take a good sword in hands and start to fight. There would be leveling anyway however it would grant you small additional benefits in combats but not major domination.
Turf Wars
Turf Wars is a chaotic top-down local multiplayer shooter that takes place in dynamic crime-shaped ghetto environments. Packed with action, hazards, and explosions that will keep you on the edge of the seat. Take control of the wacky gangsters and clash against your friends in an all out mayhem!
Key Features:
2-4 Player local multiplayer
Dynamic maps
Diverse combat
Customizable loadout
Random events during matches
Explosions and ragdolls
Call of Duty: WWII
Call of Duty: WWII creates the definitive World War II next generation experience across three different game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-Operative. Featuring stunning visuals, the Campaign transports players to the European theater as they engage in an all-new Call of Duty story set in iconic World War II battles. Multiplayer marks a return to original, boots-on-the ground Call of Duty gameplay. Authentic weapons and traditional run-and-gun action immerse you in a vast array of World War II-themed locations. The Co-Operative mode unleashes a new and original story in a standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments.
RIOT - Civil Unrest
As civil crisis deepens and inequality tears the very fabric of society the discontentment of the masses manifests itself in violent public disturbances and civil disorder. Play as the police or the angry horde as RIOT – Civil Unrest places you in some of the world's most fractious disputes.
Earthlock: Festival of Magic
An original turn-based role-playing game set in a world of machines and magic, a world that stopped spinning thousands of years ago.
Rich, non-linear story
Turn-based combat (No Active Time Battle)
Combat pairs (Allows more variations to your battle team)
Grow your own ammunition (Organic crafting)
Build and improve your home base
Environmental Puzzles
Gorgeous overworld with a retro feel
No random encounters (Monsters visible at all times)
Play as Male or Female protagonist (You can switch at any time)
Fortnite is the living, action building game from the developer formerly known as Epic MegaGames. You and your friends will lead a group of Heroes to reclaim and rebuild a homeland that has been left empty by mysterious darkness only known as "the Storm".
Band together online to build extravagant forts, find or build insane weapons and traps and protect your towns from the strange monsters that emerge during the Storm. In an action experience from the only company smart enough to attach chainsaws to guns, get out there to push back the Storm and save the world. And don't forget to loot all the things.
Far Cry 5
Welcome to Hope County, Montana, land of the free and the brave, but also home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden's Gate that is threatening the community's freedom. Stand up to the cult's leader, Joseph Seed and the Heralds, and spark the fires of resistance that will liberate the besieged community.
In this expansive world, your limits and creativity will be tested against the biggest and most ruthless baddest enemy Far Cry has ever seen. It'll be wild and it'll get weird, but as long as you keep your wits about you, the residents of Hope County can rest assured knowing you're their beacon of hope.
Get Even
"Take a deep breath..." Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of your memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
On Hellblade, we will double down on what we do best to give you a deeper character in a twisted world with brutal, uncompromising, combat.
We are embracing the creative spirit that comes with independence without letting go of the stunning production values that we are known for. It's not indie, it's not AAA. This is a third way. its independent AAA.
It's about making a more focused game experience that isn't trying to be all things to all people but satisfies a particular gaming itch. It's about being in command of our creativity so that we can give you what you want from us at a lower price.
It's very early days in the project but we are opening our doors and inviting you to join us every step of the way. We want to show you how we make this game warts and all so that you can be part of this journey.
The game is dedicated to our fans and supporters.
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The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within 2 is the latest evolution of survival horror. Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost it all. But when given a chance to save his daughter, he must descend once more into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around him. Will Sebastian face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive.


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THAT is the Carson Palmer we have grown to love!
EDIT: uh-oh. Challenge by TB
EDIT II: If they change that call, the refs need to be dumped.
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They're not going to overturn that catch.
What a SUPREME effort by TJ!!
WOW, so amazing how he forced his feet in-bounds. INCREDIBLE EFFORT.
I think it is two challenges per half, but I could be way off there.
It's two challanges per game
Is it just me or does Carson seem much more comfortable out of the shotgun. It seems the passing games flows much better with him in the shotgun.
Never let facts get in the way of a good rant.
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Kids
Upper canine teeth
After reading an article on your web, I had to ask this: My daughter now eight has three missing from top teeth and two sets of cannines attached and growing together and a type of crysalis root of enamal growing from another of her top canines. She has every six months had dental checks, this February we pushed the dental questioning during this appointment and was referred to a dental hospital. They hadnt seen anything like this, they asked us to sign a disclaimer to say they could use the dental pictures for publicity/literature. Although they are taking this up with specialists it annoyed me that their first question was has she been hit in the mouth. Our dentist has saw her from day 1 he hoped the milk teeth would drop out and produce lovely pearly whites like our other five children. Have you any idea what can cause this abnomality in our daughter and not our other children?
It sounds like your daughter has an unusual disruption of her dental enamel, though without examining her, it is not possible to suggest a diagnosis. The good news is that she is being seen by specialists who will help provide answers to your questions. Injury to the baby teeth can sometimes cause the enamel of developing permanent teeth to be disrupted, and that's why they asked if she had ever been hit in the mouth.
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A woman with a broken heart battles against a big corporation that seeks to control mankind in the new book Obsidian, written by North Plattes Kayla Curry.
She said she gets ideas for stories from random thoughts and places, plus crazy dreams.
Curry has enjoyed writing since high school, when she worked three years for the Bulldogger, the student newspaper. Her creative streak drove her to write fiction -- mostly short stories -- in her spare time.
Eventually, a dream came to her and the story of Obsidian was born. The short story grew into the novel in about six months, and is now begging to become a five-book series, she says.
Curry said book two is already written.
Plot, Book 1
Heronine Ava Tanne discovers her new love, Tom, is responsible for a viral attack on satellites orbiting the earth. Tom works for a vampire-run corporation, Psytech, which created a technology-depriving virus.
After a stint of captivity with Tom, Ava escapes and avoids becoming a vampire herself, but finds that her heart still aches for her former lover.
As Ava and her friends reach the mainland, they make new friends, but its a challenging time. One new friend turns out to be a vampire, and, Avas fear of fruitless romance prevents her from acting on her feelings for a new man in her life, Jesse.
But as she grows, she learns more about herself, truly falls in love, and sets out to battle Tom and his army. Ava finds strength to seek revenge on the man vampire behind so much of her pain.
Curry gives credit to her mother, Laura Dugger, for much support in her life and career. Her husband and his family are also an amazing support system along with friends who got a sneak peek at Obsidian and siblings who brag about their older sister to their friends.
In her free time, Kayla likes arts and crafts and dabbles in knife throwing.
Chapter 3
Tom was standing outside, waiting for her. When Ava neared him, she could see his smile as it changed from happy to see her to his sly grin he used so often.
Ava, Im so glad you made it. Come on in, were discussing the companies new direction right now, Tom said as he motioned for her to enter.
Ava wondered why they were discussing it out in the warehouse instead of the comfort of the office. As she crossed the threshold, she saw the group of men that had come to buy Herrick-Peyton and succeeded. They were all gathered around a table with a laptop on it. Ava wasnt sure why, its not like it could possibly work. But when she neared the table she saw that it was working and was connected to a live stream of some sort. On the screen, there was another business-looking man talking via video chat, and the laptop had a strange device connected to it. It looked like a flash drive, but much smaller.
How did you get it to work? Ava asked Tom, her eyes wide with surprise and confusion.
Ava, we are the most technologically advanced company in the world. What good would we be if we couldnt figure out something so simple?
But, why havent you told anyone that you have a solution? she asked, still confused about what she was seeing.
Because, sweet Ava, we caused it, Tom said with a chuckle, as if it should have been obvious to her.
Truth revealed
Ava was shocked, it made sense now; of course they caused it. They had so many experts that they were the most capable of doing something like this. Why? Ava asked, feeling a bit betrayed. Hed obviously known from the beginning and even before.
In this day and age, technology is power. If you control technology, you control the world. Psytech has been planning this for a very long time and we are glad youve decided to join us. Now you can share the power.
I dont think this is right Tom, how could you do this?
Ava, our kind has been waiting for power like this for centuries now, and you joining us in this great expedition will make us even stronger, Tom explained.
Our kind? Im not in the corporate game, and Im not sure I want to be in your company anymore. You are not the person I thought you were. Ava turned to walk out of the warehouse, but Tom moved to block her way.
You know very little of me, but soon, it will all make sense. When I said our kind, I meant meand my associates. You are not yet one of us, but we can make you like us, and once you are, youll want the power. The need for it will grow within you.
The men in suits had finished their video chat and turned to Ava and Tom. You cant take away technology. What is the point? Turning everything back to the Middle Ages is just cruel, youll have no control over anyone, and they will run wild.
We dont intend to turn the world to turmoil like thatat least, not for long. We do intend to control everyone. In the end, everyone will make a choice; either submit to us or live without the luxuries.
Submit? I dont understand. What is it you need from us?
Not from you, my dear, no. I want you to be with us. I want you on the side of power, with me. The need we have is from those who will become like slaves to us.
Slaves? You want everyone to work for free in return for technology?
Tom and the other men laughed. Then, he showed his sly grin, once again, only this time he showed something more . . . fangs.
Dead serious ambition
Avas mind raced. What on earth did she just see? Was it real? Was it even possible? Could he really be a . . . vampire? She could hardly even think it. It seemed so absurd. Then she looked around the room and realized they were all vampires, showing their fangs like they did in the movies. Avas heart beat faster, she prayed for it to slow down so she could get up the courage to get out of the warehouse, but she was frozen, her feet wouldnt move.
She quickly tried to use her breathing to steady her heart and then slowly backed away towards the door. Tom could see what she was doing and walked towards her slowly, but faster than she was backing toward the door.
My, you connect the dots very quickly dont you? he said, showing his fangs once more.
What are you? You cant be a . . .
Vampire? Yes, I can be, and you can be too. Tom circled her, but kept a little distance between them, he was like a shark, circling and getting closer with every rotation.
You see, were going to use technology to get the blood we need from humans. Their donations will ensure that their lives keep going relatively normal.
He was very close to her now, and she was starting to panic. She stumbled over the words to say. Butyou were out in the sunlight; all the legends say you cant go into the sun.
Oh, Ava, those legends are spread by us; to make humans think they are safe. We exaggerate things so that it seems we cant possibly exist, he was going for her hand now; she was frozen at the thought of him touching her. He held it very gently, just as he had before. He pulled her further into the warehouse, toward the other vampires. She knew she had to distract him, he wanted her to be one of them and she couldnt let that happen.
But the time of hiding and keeping our secret will soon come to an end! he shouted to the room full of vampires, as they all clapped.
So, when you said youd been working for this company for what seemed like a hundred years . . .
I meant it, he finished for her. Ava looked around for a way to escape. She saw a ladder reaching up toward the upper level of the warehouse only ten feet away. She remembered that she had a pocketknife in her purse.
Enough stalling, Ava, we must do this now. Trust me; it is our side you want to be on. You dont want to be a slave to us. He motioned for one of the men to bring a chair. You may want to sit down for this. At first, you will be weak, but when we get some blood in you, youll be stronger than youve ever imagined.
Ava sat down on the swivel chair, but only because Tom was so close that he towered over her. He turned around for a moment, to address his associates. And so begins a new era for the vampires, an era of prosperity. When he turned back, Ava was waiting with her knife. His fangs came at her as she flipped open the knife and stabbed him in the chest. She turned in the chair and dashed for the ladder. She climbed, not looking down.
First published in the Nov. 14 print edition of the North Platte Bulletin.
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DATE: February 4, 2013 PIO NUMBER: 13-2-3
The Broward Sheriff's Office will hold a Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet prescription drug "take back" event Saturday at its Weston district office.
9 a.m. – noon, Saturday, February 9, 2013
BSO Weston District Office
17300 Royal Palm Road, Weston
The prescription drug take back program, operating under the name Operation Medicine Cabinet, allows participants to turn in unused or expired prescription medication to receive a $5.00 gift card (while supplies last, limit one per family).
The Shred-A-Thon provides residents with a safe way to dispose of their personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other paperwork that contains sensitive information. The service is free of charge. There's a limit of five boxes per person.
The Shred-A-Thon events began in Broward County in May 2008, as a joint initiative by the Broward Sheriff's Office and the Florida Attorney General's Office, with the assistance of UNISHRED and The National Association of TRIADS.
For more information on the Shred-A-Thon, please call (954) 321-4100. For more information about the prescription drug "take back" event or prescription drug prevention presentations, contact Jonathon Fishman at 954.831.8902.
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A female driver has had her licence suspended after registering a blood-alcohol reading almost seven times the legal limit last night.
The 31-year-old attracted the attention of residents in Narre Warren South when they heard the sound of a car crashing along a street at around 10.30pm, near Robinswood Parade and The Strand.
The woman is believed to have driven over two traffic signs in an attempt to drive to her home in Narre Warren South.
When police arrived they found the woman sitting in her black BMW sedan, unable to drive away after one of the residents had taken her keys away.
She was taken to the Narre Warren police station where she was found to have a blood alcohol reading of 0.34 per cent.
The woman's licence was immediately suspended and she will be charged with drink driving and other traffic offences.
Just hours later, a newly licensed 18-year-old Heatherton man, had his car impounded after being intercepted by police travelling at 166 km/h in an 80 km zone.
The incident happened on the Nepean Highway in Cheltenham just before 1am. He will face a number of serious traffic charges.


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150 copyright notices for Mega site
Kim Dotcom's Mega file sharing site has been stung with 150 copyright warnings, according to an international report.
Dotcom launched the new fire-sharing website on January 20 in a blaze of fireworks and publicity.
Less than two weeks later and Computerworld.com is reporting the company removed content after receiving 150 copyright infringement notices.
Ira Rothken, one of Mega and Megaupload's many attorneys, said the service has reacted promptly to copyright violations, Computerworld reported.
"Mega doesn't want folks to use its cloud storage services for infringing purposes," Rothken said.
The site allows people to store 50GB on content for free that can be shared among users.
Dotcom developed Mega to avoid copyright infringement allegations that marred his previous site Megaupload.
All content has been removed after Mega received a valid notification of copyright infringement.
Dotcom was arrested in New Zealand and charged with internet piracy and associated crimes by the US government last year. He and his co-accused are preparing to fight an extradition hearing, set for later this year.
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There was a lecturer with those examples about morality in one video of youtube if I remember right...
His last question was:
If in this case you were a doctor and you had 6 people needing 6 different organs transplants otherwise they would have died, and a healthy guy comes to the hospital for a check up and he is healthy and he has all 6 organs which were vital to him. Would you save the 6 over the 1?
Btw I dont remember it exactly but it was in similar lines.


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Yeah, that just happened. NASTY.
Second year Bull, Jimmy Butler, shined today yesterday in his Summer League debut. 25 points on a team that came back from down over twenty at one point is a sizeable feat.
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October 9 - at Memphis
October 12 - Cleveland (Champaign, IL)
October 13 - at Minnesota
October 16 - vs. Milwaukee
October 19 - vs. Minnesota
October 23 - vs. Oklahoma City
October 26 - Indiana (South Bend, IN)
What do you think of the schedule? Wins? Losses?
The current 7-or-so man roster couldn't win one. I'm sure that once the team comes together I'll think differently. Based on a particluarly quick simutaion in my head, I'd say we could nab at least 3 wins. Yeah, Uncle Drew's squad has a bright future and Milwaukee is always above/below average but I think that both of those should be sure fire wins.
Then you get to the "ehh ... I don't know" better half of the schedule. Memphis ain't easy, Minnesota added Brandon Roy and a healthy Ricky Rubio to the roster, Indiana was nipping at our heels last year and looks better than they did and do I really need to say much about OKC?
HttH will be in attendance at (most definitely) the game in Champaign. By then we'll have our full-scale video blogging inititave launched.
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I will be signing with dallas! #Mavsnation— OJ Mayo (@JuiceMayo32) July 17, 2012
With O.J. Mayo headed to the Mavericks, Kyle Korver traded, Ronnie Brewer and C.J. Watson gonzo, the Bulls' backcourt looks awful thin for next season.
With Derrick Rose sidelined for most of the season, the for sure guards on the roster next season are Marquis Teague, Kirk Hinrich, Rip Hamilton and Jimmy Butler. Hamilton is aging, Hinrich is aging and often injured, Teague's a rook and Butler might as well be too. We don't have a back-up center or small forward at the moment which makes the team a rather small one.
There are sizeable holes all over this roster. The fates of John Lucas III and Brian Scalabrine have still yet to be determined but the word out of the Bulls' Camp is that neither player with be on the payroll next year.
With all of that hullabaloo above, we take a look into free agency to try to fill one of the many holes.
The thing?
They're aren't any "game changers out there."
The Bulls will still chase Courtney Lee who is reportedly Phoenix's new main target. Not to mention the Celtics have been hot on his trail since news broke about Avery Bradley being out for almost half the of the upcoming season.
Names like Delonte West, Grant Hill, Martell Webster and Johnny Flynn all come to mind as possible fits. However, Hill and West are both expected to return to their teams or join a contender, especially Hill. And let's be honest the Bulls are not a contender anymore.
The front office continues to sway back and forth between matching the offer sheet for Omer Asik. It was reported over three days ago that they will match and retain the 7-foot Turkish center, but now people are saying he's outta town.
Sad reality has begun to sink in for Bulls fans. As we all know they're hasn't been anything really to be excited about this offseason outside of Teague's drafting. And to my knowledge, the only people hunky-dory with Hinrich's return are aspiring Luvabulls and fan girls.
It really is slim pickins for the Bulls as they scour free agency for the diamond in the rough or a blatant steal. Right now though, the Bulls need to focus on fielding a 12-man roster. Hopefully the Summer League will reveal some goodies for us and we can find a nice fit there. Hopefully.
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The sign-and-trade looks like this:
CHI receives - O.J. Mayo, Jordan Hill. B/R says, "Memphis re-signs Mayo to three-year deal with team option for the fourth year at around $8-$9 million per year and sends him to Chicago. Los Angeles re-signs Jordan Hill to three-year deal worth around $3 million per year and sends him to Chicago. ... Chicago uses the $5 million trade exception it acquired by sending Kyle Korver to Atalanta and the $2 million difference between Hamilton's outgoing contract and Hill's incoming contract to acquire Mayo from Memphis."
MEM receives - two future draft picks. B/R says, "To facilitate the three-team trade, Memphis essentially receives something for nothing (Mayo's unrestricted free agent departure will net the Grizzlies nothing without sign-and-trade deal). Memphis uses its unrestricted free agent to acquire two of Chicago's future second round draft picks. This trade would work out for Memphis because it is able to sign-and-trade Mayo for some value without bringing back any salaries in the process. As an unrestricted free agent, Mayo will leave Memphis and the team will not receive any compensation for his departure."
LAL receives - Rip Hamilton. B/R says, "The trade would work for Los Angeles because the Lakers are in need of help at the wing positions. Hamilton would arrive in L.A. hungry to compete for a championship. He is owed $5 million next season and the Lakers would only be on the hook for $1 million for the following year if they desire to part ways. Hamilton would provide the win-now-Lakers (as evidenced by the Nash trade) with another proven veteran to help with Kobe's chase of a sixth NBA championship. The Lakers would only need to re-sign Hill to make the trade work. Although Hill is thought to be in the Lakers' long-term plans, Hamilton's acquisition is more important because of L.A.'s immediate win-now concern."
Clearly we win big time in this deal.
Mayo replaces Hamilton ... Hill fills the back-up 5-man role previously owned by Omer Asik. The trade makes us younger and more athletic. Yeah, it makes us a little smaller and not as rigid, but it's still a better talent outcome. Some say the Mayo could be the perfect fit alongside Derrick Rose. I'm not to convinced. The idea of putting a fairly similar Mayo alongside Rose seems a little James-Wade like.
Both Mayo and Hill came into the league with high expectations but have yet to fill them. Hill was selected No. 8 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft but has been a measly back-up four and five man throughout his short career. Meanwhile, Mayo -- who was picked No. 3 overall in 2008 in the Draft but then later traded for Kevin Love -- has been the sixth-man in Memphis the last two years while having some off-the-court issues. (O.J. at one point was the top recruit in the nation while in high school; he headed a class with the likes of Eric Gordon, Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Nolan Smith and beyond.)
What are your thoughts?
Some other stories to read:
- http://www.hornstothehardwood.com/2012-articles/july/the-debate-jordan-vs-kobe.html
- http://www.hornstothehardwood.com/2012-articles/july/cj-watson-headed-to-brooklyn.html
- http://www.hornstothehardwood.com/2012-articles/july/a-change-of-heart-maybe.html
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Last time I went over the Jordan vs. LeBron dilemma, you can read that here.
But now, I think it's time that I tackle this very subject at hand. Many have said that Jordan is better than Kobe and then you have some people that say Kobe is better than Jordan.
1) Scoring:
Jordan wins this battle. Just because Kobe has the higher single game scoring output doesn't make him the better overall scorer. Kobe entered the league as an unfinished product out of high school. So his scoring average should be higher than it is. His scoring average throughout his 16 year career is 25.4 points per game. While Jordan's career points per game average is 30.1. Kobe's points per game average will most likely drop a little bit as he begins to decline even more in his playing ability.
2) Rebounding:
Jordan wins this comparison. Kobe just wasn't as good of a rebounding guard as Mike was. Granted Kobe is sitting on 5.3 rebounds per game, but Jordan retired with 6.2 rebounds per game. Kobe's average would be expected to drop below 5 maybe. Jordan's average may have been higher if he didn't have players like, Oakley, Grant, Cartwright, Pippen, and Rodman on the Bulls' dynasty teams in the 90's.
3) Ball Handling/Passing:
Jordan wins this, but it was a close call. Both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant played under Phil Jackson for a big chunk of their separate careers in the NBA. Therefore they both ran the famous triangle offense under Phil and Tex Winter, the creator of the triangle offense. Both players have average assist totals. While Kobe is still going in the game and Mike is retired Jordan still holds a higher average. Not by much though, Jordan averaged 4.9 assists per contest while Kobe is just 0.2 below that mark. Yet again for Kobe's case, that should drop, not by a lot, but just a little bit.
4) Steals:
Jordan wins this category as well. Mike averaged 2.3 steals a night while Kobe is at a modest 1.5 steals per game. Jordan had three seasons with two or more steals a game, Kobe only has one. Bryant's season high for steals per game is 2.2. Jordan once averaged an amazing 3.2 steals per contest. He should have been arrested for stealing the ball that much!
5) Blocks:
Jordan will win this as well. Notice the trend? Now let me say this, Kobe is right behind Mike on most of these. So it's not like "His Airiness" is blowing out the "Black Mamba" for that matter. Jordan is the better shot blocker here though. His career average for blocks per game is 0.8, Kobe's average is 0.5. That number should drop some more.
Jordan wins the pure offensive battle. If these two greats went toe-to-toe in a one on one, it would be fun to watch the two battle it out. Jordan would win the game, but not by much. Bryant has the best footwork in the current day and age of the NBA and the second best in history in my books. Jordan being the best at using his footwork. The two players can both drive to the lane, split defenders, dunk, lay it in, and then some. They both have amazing jumpers from mid-range. Not the best three-point shooters, but that is the one area that Bryant has on M.J.. Both players have a great post game. This is where the footwork and basketball I.Q. comes into play. Bryant is the only man in today's game to have similar footwork in the post compared to Jordan himself. Jordan's footwork and spin around jay was almost impossible to guard. Once Jordan retired he passed that onto Kobe Bryant in a sense.
Jordan wins yet again. Both guys in their own primes were and are great defenders. Jordan just had this "it" factor about him on the defensive side of the ball. Maybe because of the back yard battles with his brother Larry? That may be so, but Jordan wins by a small margin. Jordan's hand speed and foot quickness, as well his unparalleled athleticism, was just too much for almost anyone Jordan played against. To put it like this, once you get either one of them mad on the hardwood, they will come at your throat like a bulldog that just got off of it's chain. They both can be relentless once in the zone. That zone is also impossible to break for either one of them.
Jordan changed the entire NBA landscape. Kobe has had some effect as well. Not as big as Mike's though. That will be something that almost nobody will be able to top for a long while. Jordan helped David Stern and the NBA out by globalizing the NBA as a global icon in Europe, Africa, and even parts of Asia. It is a sport that allows everyone to play a simple and yet challenging game to the best of their will power and ability. Many European players today said that the Dream Team of 1992, led mainly by Michael himself, was their own inspiration to get better at basketball and become some of the world's best. Kobe on the other hand, has some ties with countries overseas. He loves football, or soccer for the American term, and watches a lot of soccer matches. He too has given hope to some up and coming Euro-League players. Jordan just is many levels above Bryant though.
All-in-all Jordan wins it. Kobe Bryant put up a fight, a very good fight if I might add, and came in second place.
No player should really be compared to Jordan. It just isn't fair to that player or Jordan. Kobe is the only one that comes to mind that plays like Mike. It's just not as good as the real Mike.
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Around 11:30 p.m. EST tonight, we got a tip from a source stating that C.J. Watson will find a new franchise quickly. And just 15 minutes later, ESPNNewYork reported that he inked a deal with the Brooklyn Nets to be Deron Williams' back-up.
Reports say that Watson is receiving a two-year deal worth the veteran's minimum (roughly $1.1 million) per season. The move takes the possibility of Derek Fisher joining the team out of the equation.
We wish C.J. Watson the best as he joins Brooklyn. See you this season, dude.
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This was brought to my attention earlier today. It is a possibility that the Chicago Bulls could make a huge splash in free agency within the coming days.
The Bulls have said to be targeting UFA O.J. Mayo. With that news I became very happy at that moment. If that is the case, it seems like the Bulls may not match the offer sheet for Omer Asik, reported roughly of 3 yrs/25 million by the Houston Rockets. That means the Bulls would save loads of money for the third year down the road. Asik has a backloaded contract which would put him at around the $15 million price range as back-up center in the third year of that contract.
The Bulls have now signed Captain Kirk, Kirk Hinrich, to a deal. That means John Lucas III is gone for good. The only hole now is the shooting guard and center positions. We might even need to pick up another three just in case Deng decides to opt into surgery or on the off chance he re-injures his already beaten up wrist.
This is now giving me hope.
If we let Asik go, Houston is now in a hole. Raymond Felton is now a New York Knick yet again, which means they have two guys that can play point at a very good rate. Which makes me bring up the question, is Lin staying put? If not, Houston is going to be paying a big load out in three seasons. With Asik and Lin, that is $29 million for a third year.
With the possibility of Asik going and the Bulls giving O.J. Mayo a shot it seems like the Bulls might be able to contend next season. I have heard of some people say that Mayo is a scrub. He is better than Korver, Brewer, Watson and Lucas III.
Everyone is always saying we need an upgrade. Well, that upgrade comes with a capable scoring two-guard and someone that can shoot threes at a very good rate. Which means we need another big guy down low too.
If Asik is let go, Leon Powe is on the Bulls summer league roster and would be a nice fit. Let's not jump the gun, though. We need to see how Leon preforms in the summer league obviously, but it needs to be a thought in all of our minds.
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Look, the 1992 Dream Team was a group of the most competitive, tough, basketball-smart, talented but yet seasoned collection of hoops players of all time. The NBA's current most talented player, Kobe Bryant, shed some light on the debate on whether or not the 2012 "Dream" Team could knock off the famous '92 Team. Of course, Kobe being Kobe claimed they (the 2012 Team) would defeat the original Dream Team because they were all older and the guys on 2012 Team are pretty much all in their primes. Most of the guys he was referring to were LeBron James, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Tyson Chandler, Andre Iguodala and Carmelo Anthony.
Alright so your telling me that Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, and Patrick Ewing weren't in their primes? OK, cool.
Clearly our very own Michael Jordan had somethings to say about Kobe's statements. Jordan said, "No comparison. For him to compare those two teams is not one of the smarter things he ever could have done. I heard Kobe say we were not athletic. But we were smart. He said we were too old, but I was 29 and in the prime of my career. Pip (Scottie Pippen) was 26 or 27, Charles Barkley was 29, Patrick Ewing was 29 and Chris Mullin was 29. Almost everybody was still in their twenties."
Ouch ... take that Kobe.
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The Tribune reported the rumored proposal earlier in this realease: "Pending a passed physical, the Chicago Bulls have traded Kyle Korver to the Atlanta Hawks via the Minnesota Timberwolves in a move that saves them $500,000 and nets what is expected to be a second-round pick from the Timberwolves. The Bulls had until Sunday to either guarantee Korver's $5 million option for 2012-13 or waive him and pay Korver $500,000. The Bulls had talked to the Hawks about trading Korver into Atlanta's traded player exception acquired in the Joe Johnson trade to the Nets. They ultimately used Minnesota to facilitate the deal."
Korver, graduate of Creighton U., a three-point specialist, spent two seasons with the Bulls primarily as a back-up small forward.
The Bulls have been scanning the league to trade Kyle in recent days. In the event that they couldn't find a suitable trade situation, Bulls brass was going to non-guarantee the remaining money on Korver's contract outside of the guaranteed $500k.
As noted above the Bulls receive a second-round draft pick from the Bulls.
Reflection story coming up later today.
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Is it healthy to hit the gym at night around 10 pm for 1 to 1.5 hours session. I generally sleep at round 12. What type food/drink should i have before and after gym ( i want to loose weight). Also what should be the time gap between food intake and exercising. Is it healthy to have water intake during gym sessions, if yes, how much should it be?
The answers to your questions really depend on other timing factors and eating patterns throughout the day. If working out and eating that late in the day does not seem to affect your quality of sleep, and you are sticking to your exercise routine by doing it, then good for you. I do not see working out at any particular time of day as more or less healthy for you. Sleep is important so it would not be wise to work out that late if it affects your quality of sleep.
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Your nutrition questions really depend on your total energy intake for the day. In general, we like athletes to have a little bit of carbohydrate before endurance activity to promote performance. Since you are trying to lose weight, you have to the be the judge on valuing performance over energy deficit. We know that muscle recovers energy stores faster and possibly sets up for growth when it is fed within 30-45 minutes after exercise, and I would use that as an evening snack opportunity in a situation like yours. One of the hottest raves in recovery nutrition right now is chocolate milk because the carbohydrate is simple, so it absorbs rapidly, the little bit of good quality animal protein seems to favor a muscle growth (vs breakdown) environment, and the sodium and other minerals help to replenish the sweat electrolytes. You just might consider drinking 12-16 ounces of chocolate milk after your hard workouts.
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A limited run of LMS: Killbook of a Bounty Hunter was pre-released (and sold out) at San Diego Comic-Con and is anticipated for public release this September. It is being printed under Kevin Eastman's Heavy Metal Publishing (pre-orders at heavymetal.com). The massive hardcover book is presented like a scrapbook (killbook) composed by the main character, Gabriel. It acts as a prologue to a planned comic book series, introducing fans to the rich sci-fi world Dan LuVisi has created.
Last Man Standing takes place in the far future and follows an invincible soldier named Gabriel who is a celebrated hero after leading the forces of Earth to victory over Mars. However, he is soon framed for a terrible crime by a terrorist organization and sent to heavily fortified prison called Level-9 before escaping nine years later.
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YORKSHIRE'S batsmen, led by centurion Adam Lyth, achieved a rare feat against reigning champions Durham as they seized control of their LV= County Championship match at Emirates Durham.
They imposed themselves on a usually potent attack in the first innings of a match on this ground as they closed on 299-3 from 96 overs.
In their last 16 Championship matches at home, dating back to May 2012, Durham have only conceded four batting bonus points, with two of them coming yesterday.
Warwickshire made 209 here last year and Sussex 211 the season before. But, otherwise, no team has passed 200.
With that in mind and with conditions seemingly suited for bowlers, it was a surprise when Andrew Gale opted to bat first upon winning the toss.
But his bold decision was vindicated by Lyth's 104 off 200 balls and a 209-ball 97 from New Zealander Kane Williamson.
The pair shared 179 inside 55 overs for the second wicket to take the visitors from 29-1 in the 11th over to 208-1 in the 65th.
Although Lyth played with a flourish, he also harnessed that with impressive concentration - especially as he moved into the early nineties. It took him 35 balls to get from 89 to 92.
"It was (a brave decision to bat first)," said Lyth, who has enjoyed an excellent start to the season even though this was his first ton. "It was obviously tough to bat on, and I knew I had to dig in and, as I did, get to a hundred.
"Me and Kane played very well, and hopefully Galey and Jonny Bairstow can do that as well.
"When we bowl, I think we can bowl a bit fuller and straighter. I think they got a little bit wide and too short at times. Hopefully the pitch gets quicker and the seam movement's still there."
Durham's spearhead Graham Onions was off colour even though his figures of 0-38 from 20 overs look reasonable.
The home attack did not make Yorkshire's batsmen play anywhere near enough, while their fielders let slip four catches - one of those was off a Jamie Harrison no-ball when Lyth was on 13.
Lyth was also dropped on 88 when an edge off Mark Wood was parried by Scott Borthwick at second slip before Paul Collingwood failed to grasp the rebound.
Williamson offered a tough chance to wicketkeeper Phil Mustard on 92 off Wood before Gale was dropped by Kumar Sangakkara at a wide third slip off Onions with the second new ball.
The three wickets to fall were those of Alex Lees, Lyth and Williamson.
Lees was caught behind off left-armer Harrison, Lyth caught at second slip off the same man and Williamson bowled by Chris Rushworth three balls after Durham had taken the second new ball.
Williamson's innings equalled his best for Yorkshire. Ironically, he also scored 97 against Durham at Scarborough last August.
Gale will resume day two on 35, with Jonny Bairstow on 22.
LV= County Championship
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Durham v Yorkshire
Emirates Durham ICG
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Yorkshire First Innings
A Lyth c Borthwick b Harrison 104
A Z Lees c Mustard b Harrison 9
K S Williamson b Rushworth 97
A W Gale not out 35
J M Bairstow not out 22
Extras (lb10 w5 nb17) 32
Total 3 wkts (96 overs) 299
Fall: 1-29 2-208 3-257.
Bowling: Onions 20-7-38-0, Rushworth 20-6-62-1, Harrison 21-2-87-2, Wood 22-3-61-0, Jennings 8-2-21-0, Collingwood 5-2-20-0.


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Simon Cowell has said he hopes One Direction fans stay "loyal" to the boyband after they were caught up in a drugs scandal.
Footage published online, which appeared to have been filmed by Louis Tomlinson during their tour in Peru, seemed to show him smoking cannabis with bandmate Zayn Malik.
Some fans of the boyband, who were discovered on Simon's hit singing show The X Factor, have criticised them but he spoke in their favour during a fundraising event for the Health Lottery in London.
He said: " What I can say is, I've worked with the boys for a long time. They are the hardest working boys I've ever worked with, they still haven't changed, they're really respectful to their fans, they're hard working, they're a great British export, but that's all I can really say."
Asked if their fans would support them, he said: " I hope the fans stay loyal but that's all I can really say.
"I've worked with a lot of artists in the past who do lose the plot and do lose respect for their fans and forget who put them there - they've never done that. They really do love their fans so I can only talk about my own personal relationship with them and they've been a joy to work with."
Simon said he had "settled" on the fourth judge for the next series of the X Factor. The choice will join Simon, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh on the panel.
He said: " We've settled on someone and we're going to make an announcement this week. It's not just finding a name, it's someone who's going to do the job. They've got to really commit to the artists and that's why it's been a long decision. It's a female."
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Mets option struggling Cowgill, bring up Brown
ATLANTA -- Seeking to shake up their stagnant offense, the Mets on Friday optioned struggling outfielder Collin Cowgill to Triple-A Las Vegas, promoting Andrew Brown to take his place.
Cowgill had given the Mets virtually no production since hitting a grand slam on Opening Day, batting .130 in 18 games since that time. He had not recorded an extra-base hit since April 6 and made a game-changing mistake on defense that led to an extra-innings loss Monday in Miami.
"Maybe one of the worst things that could have happened was to have him walk right out and hit a homer on Opening Day," manager Terry Collins said. "As I told him, I just thought he was over-swinging. When he got on base, he was dangerous. He just wasn't getting on."
Cowgill had not started a game in more than a week, losing playing time to fellow right-handed-hitting outfielder Juan Lagares.
Brown, by contrast, was thriving at Triple-A Las Vegas, hitting .367 with two home runs in 25 games, with an .882 OPS against left-handed pitchers. He never received serious consideration to make the Opening Day roster due to his Grapefruit League struggles and Cowgill's strong spring, but Brown has been on fire ever since.
"The report was he's really hitting lefties exceptionally well," Collins said. "We're trying to find some offense in our outfield, so I thought it might be time."
Currently in his seventh professional season, Brown cracked the Majors each of the past two summers with the Cardinals and Rockies, respectively, appearing in a total of 57 games.
"You're getting to go play in the big leagues -- there's nothing better than being here," Brown said. "You don't want to be in Triple-A. You want to be here helping the big club out."
A corner outfielder by trade, Brown also has plenty of history at first base, where he could see playing time for the Mets. He started in right field Friday, batting eighth against Braves left-hander Mike Minor.
"Obviously, I'd probably prefer to take some ground balls here and there ... so I could get used to being in the infield compared to being in the outfield," Brown said. "But I feel like I can do a pretty good job doing it if I'm needed to."
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Measurement of AUC, Cmax, tmax, t1/2 and clearance (Cl) of the protease inhibitor Kaletra™ (lopinavir and ritonavir) each in the plasma of healthy individuals
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BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer does not expect any incomings or further outgoings before the window for emergency loan signings shuts at 5pm.
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text: Dog owner will have her day By Bill Lynch February 9, 2013 Story Share Kenny Kemp Kim Rowley and her toy fox terrier George are on their way to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show -- a first for both of them. The show begins Monday in New York. Kenny Kemp George, an 18-month-old toy fox terrier, racked up show points quickly and has been qualified for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for months. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Monday morning, 2,721 competitors and their handlers will take the field in one of the longest-running championships in the country: the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.This year marks the Kennel Club's 137th annual show. For diehard purebred canine lovers and the people who spend much of their free time showing dogs, the Westminster Dog Show is the World Series, the Super Bowl.Charleston resident Kim Rowley understands that she's not the first West Virginian to take a dog to the Westminster Dog Show. She's not even the only local to be taking a dog this year."But there are only seven from West Virginia going this year," she said. "And George is the only toy fox terrier from West Virginia."George is Rowley's dog. Going to the show in New York is a first for both of them, though it's been a longer road to get there for Rowley.The 46-year-old said she's a lifelong dog lover and a huge fan of the Westminster show, but didn't get into training and showing dogs until she was in her 20s. Aside from taking animals to shows, Rowley also did obedience training and trained dogs to detect human remains.She said she worked with a variety of breeds over the years."I got started with Dalmatians, then decided to go small."The reasons, she pointed out, are obvious. Dalmatians are larger dogs, require larger equipment and just take up more space, which would be a consideration in her modest West Side house.However, she said, it wasn't easy to get away from bigger dogs. Because she was known to work with Dalmatians, people sometimes came by her house to drop off rescue dogs. Her husband, Mark, said, "We had a police officer knock on our door and told us he had a Dalmatian in his car."Still, Rowley said she had to give them up.George isn't the first dog Rowley has tried to get to the Westminster show, but she acknowledged circumstances have lined up better. Partly this has to do with getting George qualified to compete.Getting qualified involves racking up points and awards at other dog shows, which Rowley said George did early on."I finished getting him qualified before he was a year old," she said. "We've spent the past six months or so cooling our heels and waiting to go." Rowley added that qualifying is easier now, not that it's much of a comfort. The association that lowered the standards to allow more dogs in also increased the number of dogs that could compete.George will be competing in best of breed, which is basically a beauty contest. Judges use a stringent system of qualifications that includes physical characteristics, how the animal moves (its gait) and even the perceived temperament of the dog.The dogs are not so much rated against each other, but rather against what the kennel club has determined is the ideal specimen of a particular breed.Rowley said it's more complicated than it sounds. What is considered ideal for one breed of dog might not be considered ideal for another, and trainers have to raise their dogs to conform to the judging guidelines.Rowley wasn't sure about George's chances at winning, but winning isn't necessarily the point. Just getting to the show is something of an honor, though she acknowledges it's not the kind of thing everyone will get."Being part of this is on my bucket list," she said. "I've wanted this since I was a little girl." 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