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Neville Johnson '75, Founding Partner, Johnson & Johnson, LLP
How did your legal education prepare you for your career as a media attorney?
The overall education was invaluable; you have to know the fundamental rubrics cold to be a competent lawyer in any sector. I was fortunate to take classes on copyright, advertising law, entertainment law, the music industry, Constitutional law and an advanced Constitutional law seminar, all of which were helpful.
The professors were excellent and the classroom discussions stimulating. Law school was an education in the social history of this country, I learned how to think in a logical fashion and argue coherently and dispassionately, plus I made some great friends. Law school was exciting, fun, enriching, and fulfilling. I was on my way into a wonderful profession.
The 2004 Albany Law Review article on your career mentions that Sanders vs. American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the 1990s was your first plaintiff verses the media case. Prior to that, what kind of cases were you handling?
I started off just wanting to do music business transactional law. Eventually I came to represent Yoko Ono Lennon and the Estate of John Lennon, and many other clients in that industry. In 1984, I started to litigate, doing mostly entertainment industry cases, but others, including psychiatric malpractice, public nuisance, and credit slander. In 1993, a right of privacy case walked in my door, and the rest is history. The Sanders case is studied in all law schools across the country and is in at least three casebooks, including the standard one for torts, and two that cover entertainment law.
As a plaintiff's attorney who sues journalists or media outlets on behalf of clients, explain why your work actually strengthens the First Amendment.
The right of privacy is just as important as freedom of speech. To have robust discussion in society, we must be free from fears that we are secretly being monitored. The use of hidden cameras is generally a cheap, sleazy way to do a hit piece on the subject with a preordained conclusion, namely that the object thereof is a wrongdoer and the producer/journalist some "white knight." The cases I bring ensure that laws of general application, such as the right of privacy, are not violated, which fosters fair dealing overall, and in particular, honest journalism. Likewise, good defamation cases protect not just the victims thereof, but society because journalists know they must write the truth in a fair manner. Journalists need to know there are boundaries they must not cross.
What is your litmus test for taking on a client? Have you ever had to turn down a case because you believed your client was wrong or didn't have a strong enough case?
When I was younger, I was more willing to take cases on because they were "righteous"; now, with a partner, that is no longer a compelling reason, but we always look for cases that are interesting intellectually and are financially worth our effort. If we get a case that has a pro bono or "righteous" component, that's a bonus for us. We do feel an obligation to "give back" to the community and we try to do so, especially in class actions where we are quite active protecting consumer rights and those of entertainers. For example, we recently sued the Writers Guild of America and The Director's Guild of America and forced them to pay out over $100 million due members of their unions, as well as non-members on monies they had secretly held onto since 1991. We turn down cases all the times for many reasons: we can't win them, or if we do, they are not worth enough for the effort, or because it just doesn't "feel right." We can't right all wrongs.
Do you believe hidden cameras can be employed to protect the public from potential harm, or is it more often a conduit to deceive unsuspecting citizens?
Hidden cameras are usually used to obtain ratings and commonly are found during "sweeps" periods. Often, journalists set up stings with law enforcement when they should be monitoring them. It becomes too cozy a relationship otherwise, and even more so, when as sometimes happens, a third party is involved to set up a hidden camera "sting." It is inventing news for "info-tainment" purposes and ratings. Hidden cameras "investigations" usually do not give a fair, accurate and complete report of the "controversy." If the right of privacy and other laws are not being invaded, then there can be occasions when a hidden camera might be useful, but would be rarely so. There is a fundamental problem with using deception to gather the news: if one lied to get a story, why should it believed? Most ethicists in journalism say hidden cameras should only be used as a last resort and on a very important story. That, sadly, has not been the case in our country to date. The victims of hidden camera investigations often suffer permanent injury to reputation and psychologically, as do their family members. Naras Kersis committed suicide during his trial by drinking himself to death as a result of the unfair hidden camera investigation by ABC. ABC's conduct remains unforgivable; a good person died needlessly because of television ratings.
Do you represent clients who claim humiliation, defamation, or endangerment from participating in reality TV shows? Or are the contracts/releases the participants sign now so meticulous that it makes suing the shows' producers impossible?
We have represented clients who were on, sometimes unwittingly, reality shows. This is a burgeoning industry for plaintiffs' attorneys. The contracts/releases are often so one-sided as to be unenforceable (including one I saw for the movie, Borat, that said effectively if we are defrauding you by this release you can't sue us"), or they are signed under conditions which demonstrate coercion or duress. The injuries can be substantial. The vetting of participants poses additional problems. People can get seriously injured, even die, and there may be serious psychological injuries.
Has the proliferation of the Internet, online news and information sites increased invasion of privacy and defamation?
The web has caused huge problems with privacy and defamation. The Federal Communications Decency Act provides a "safe harbor" for the internet service providers (a law which really needs to be changed), and the defamers and privacy invaders usually are not worth pursuing financially. We have successfully sued for defamation on the Internet and I am sure we will again. One huge problem is that the defamations/invasions can stay up for years; with newspapers, they go in the garbage and are more quickly forgotten. Google gives a worldwide boost to the tort.
As an avid supporter of newspapers (and former owner of a Bay Area entertainment bi-weekly), what do you believe is the most egregious offense being committed in journalism today?
The "snarkiness" of tabloid journalism, the intent to hurt the reputation of or humiliate others, is appalling. The paparazzi is often out of control, invading privacy, causing accidents, encouraging assaults. Hidden cameras remain a big problem, especially when under the control of uneducated, unsupervised producers in search of ratings. Then there is always the problem of an investigative journalist failing to get two sides of a story when in almost every case, the person complaining has an agenda and a bias. I am friends with and have represented many journalists over the years. I'm after the rogue journalists.
In your June 2008 article for Los Angeles Lawyer, "Ten Rules for Success in the Practice of Law," you advise not to be a jack of all trades. By what point in new lawyers' careers should they have a good idea about the kind of law they want to practice?
When I started out, I thought I wanted to spend my life being a transactional lawyer. Instead I ultimately became a litigator, and it took some time for me to realize that was my true calling. Jobs are tough to get in this economy, so one may not have the luxury of exploring areas of practice that may be interesting. Generally speaking, a lawyer should know where he or she is going to concentrate three years after admission to the bar.
What is your advice to current law students as well as new attorneys who wish to pursue careers in media law?
I have greatly enjoyed my work in media law and recommend it to all, whether they lean towards plaintiff or defense work. The issues are always on the cutting edge, the parties and players interesting, the stakes high.
What inspired you to write The John Wooden Pyramid of Success?
In 1981, I had achieved my goal of representing the biggest group in music, namely, the Lennon Estate and I was questioning my "success" as I didn't feel all that fulfilled. I came across Wooden's Pyramid of Success and it inspired me to understand the philosophy of the greatest coach in the history of any sport, which reduced to its essence is: "Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you have done your best to be your best." Wooden - whose basketball records at UCLA, are not just unequaled, but unapproachable - is one of the finest persons who ever lived and writing this book was a thrill, the greatest challenge of my life, and what I am most proud of ever having accomplished.
What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of the legal profession?
Cindy Johnson, my wife and fellow Southwestern alumnus (who I met at an event at the school!) and I own Cool Titles, which publishes books, fiction and non-fiction. I will soon release my third album as the recording artist. My nom de plume is Trevor McShane; I play rhythm guitar, write and sing the songs. I work with top professional musicians and producers, and do two duets with legendary singer Mitch Ryder on the new CD. We perform live and in the new year I will release 52 new recordings, one a week, for 52 weeks and offer free downloads, and I will publish 365 poems, one a day, to build an audience.


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AT&T Makes $1 Million Contribution to Governor Christie's Sandy Relief Organization
Builds on AT&T Foundation Grants to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and Local Relief Organizations; Adds to Broad-Based and Growing Restoration and Care Efforts
Trenton , New Jersey , November 08, 2012
AT&T today announced a $1 million contribution to a newly-formed nonprofit organization founded by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie supporting relief and care efforts following last week's storm. AT&T's contribution, together with support from other donors, will enable this newly created relief organization to provide shelter, food and other necessities to people impacted and displaced by the storm.
"This gracious and significant donation will galvanize the Relief Fund and expand our reach and services throughout the Garden State," said First Lady Mary Pat Christie, who serves as Chair of the Fund. She added, "We cannot thank AT&T enough for their commitment to New Jersey and its most devastated towns and neighborhoods. I look forward to collaborating with Mike Schweder in order to maximize the benefit of this contribution."
"New Jersey residents have been hit hard by Sandy and AT&T has been working closely with the state's leaders to ensure they have the resources to help all those in need," said J. Michael Schweder, President, AT&T Mid Atlantic. "Our team has been working around the clock to restore services in affected areas and deploying charging stations to help those without power. AT&T thanks Governor and Mrs. Christie for their leadership and for creating this organization to benefit storm victims around the state."
The New Jersey contribution builds on the AT&T Foundation's $250,000 grant to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund and $225,000 in grants to local nonprofits in the Tri-state region providing immediate relief:
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Kathy | December 1, 2005
Balancing asset availability and utilization to improve business performance
What I'm about to say is going to sound like heresy to many of today's RCM-focused maintenance professionals: maximizing the availability of industrial assets—even critical assets—is not always the best business strategy.
Please hear me out and note the intentional underlining of the word "always," because the time factor is critical here.
Sure, chances are, as a maintenance professional, your performance is measured (and rewarded) based on how well you keep the plant running while containing costs. But, to succeed in today's global industrial environment, companies must manage their manufacturing plants to meet ever-changing business objectives.
For example, in a production-constrained environment, where high demand and limited capacity mean that you can sell as much of a commodity product as you can make and charge pretty much whatever the market will bear, then sometimes a "run to failure" approach that utilizes assets to the max (even if only temporarily) can actually be the best overall business strategy to follow (if not the best maintenance strategy).
Clearly, what's needed is an approach that enables you to balance industrial asset availability and utilization in a manner that allows you to maximize overall business value. Our organization calls this approach, "asset performance management."
The problem is that while the maintenance staff in an industrial plant is typically measured on asset availability, the operations staff is typically measured on asset utilization. Beyond the obvious Maintenance/Operations organizational issues, the respective measures are inverse functions. That is, they tend to fight each other, especially as a plant approaches the maximum points for each.
For example, a well-maintained valve, pump, motor, heat exchanger or entire process unit that is hardly ever used—or used at a small percentage of its rated capacity—will almost always be available. Conversely, when operated non-stop for extended periods at or above their rated capacities, the availability of these plant assets will likely be seriously compromised (due both to wear and tear and lack of maintenance…).
To solve this problem, manufacturers need to identify the optimum balance between asset availability and utilization for any asset set at any given time, based on the current business strategy. Then, they need to use an integrated asset performance management approach to get Maintenance and Operations working together to achieve and maintain this balance.
New asset performance management models and algorithms are available to help manufacturers measure both asset utilization and availability in real time and identify the optimum balance that will best enable them to achieve current business objectives. With this understanding, a combination of advanced technologies, services and approaches (including RCM) can then be effectively applied by both Maintenance and Operations to drive utilization and availability to the desired states and thus maximize overall business performance.
Mike Caliel is president of Invensys Process Systems, a business unit of Invensys plc that includes the Avantis, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, and Triconex brands. Prior to joining Invensys in 1993, Caliel worked for both Honeywell and ABB.


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Cape of Good HopeLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
The weather at the Cape of Good Hope makes it a notorious location where many ships have been lost to the sea. Philip Wood, the famous diver, has discovered four ships that sank in the same spot, one on top of each other.
With some skill, Philip was able to determine the name, captain, cargo, destination and year each ship was built. The question is, can you?
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5. The Scarlet Queen, a pirate ship, was certainly built before the nineteenth century but not as early as the sixteenth. The captain of this ship was the famous rogue Clubfoot.
6. The Wanderer was built after the Royal Bride. The Royal Bride's cargo was not tea and the Royal Bride was not travelling to the South Seas.
7. Captain Bolton's ship was built before Clubfoot's and before The Royal Bride.
AnswerRoyal Bride, 1743, Vickers, Saffron, England;
Scarlet Queen, 1688, Clubfoot, Tea, North America;
Red Rover, 1522, Bolton, Gold, South Seas;
Wanderer, 1817, Quigley, Specimens, France.
The ship built in 1522 was carrying gold (3). This is not the Scarlet Queen (5), the Wanderer (6) or the Royal Bride (7) so must have been the Red Rover. The Scarlet Queen was built in either 1688 or 1743 (5) and the Wanderer was built after the Royal Bride, so the Wanderer was built in 1817 and the Royal Bride in either 1688 or 1743. So the captain of the Red Rover was Captain Bolton (7). The ship carrying tea was not the Red Rover (gold), the Royal Bride (6) or the Wanderer (2) so was the Scarlet Queen. The Scarlet Queen's destination was North America (1) and her captain was Clubfoot (5). The Scarlet Queen was not built in 1743 (1) so was built in 1688 and the Royal Bride was built in 1743. The Royal Bride was not carrying gold (Red Rover), tea (Scarlet Queen) or botanical specimens (4) so was carrying saffron and the Wanderer was carrying the specimens to France. Quigley was not the captain of the Royal Bride (1) so was the captain of the Wanderer and Vickers was the captain of the Royal Bride. The Royal Bride's destination was not the South Seas (6) so was England and the Red Rover's destination was the South Seas.
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Or choose the rustic elegance of a log cabin combined with the natural beauty of the Douglas Fir interior Sedona window - the essence of old-world craftsmanship and charm.
Frame and sash components are manufactured from kiln-dried preservative-treated Douglas Fir in unfinished clear or distressed wood ready to prep for stain or paint. An optional factory applied interior prime coat is available. The Sedona features our Contemporary frame detail.
All sash corners have mortise and tenon joints that are sealed and screwed.
Exterior surfaces of both sash and frame are clad with .062" extruded aluminum. Extruded aluminum frame corners are sealed with silicone, pads and secured with screws.
A continuous extruded aluminum nailing flange is an integral part of the frame extrusion.
Wood Exterior
surfaces are available with either a factory-applied latex primer or in clear Douglas Fir. An optional distressed finish is available. All units with exterior trim (brickmould, stucco brickmould or S4S) feature factory-applied flexible flashing on sides and head.
The extruded aluminum clad exterior on Sierra Pacific windows and doors features a finish composed of durable 100% flouropolymer powder coating thermoset to meet AAMA 2605 standards. Powder coatings are more friendly to the environment than liquid coatings for many reasons, including:
- Powder coatings emit near-zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Liquid coatings are a major source of man-made VOCs.
- The application of liquid coatings requires additional energy usage to operate the thermal oxidizers and scrubbers necessary to lower the VOC emissions generated during the wet paint process.
- Powder is solvent free. Application of powder does not require the use of solvents necessary in liquid coating applications.
- Powder coating is an EPA recommended finishing system, contributing to the Green Building Initiative.
- Powder coated finishes have more surface hardness and scratch resistance than common liquid coatings.
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|Colors on screen may vary from physical colors. See your local representative for actual cladding samples.
Hardware for the Sedona Collection consists of Anderburg 4-Bar, stainless steel friction hinges that open to 52°. An optional 90° casement hinge is available for egress purpose. Sash mounted cam handles latch into strikes mounted on the frame. All casement units 40" and taller have two cam handles and strikes. Handles and strikes are made of sand cast bronze in oil-rubbed bronze or satin nickel finish.
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Choosing the Correct Glazing SystemToday's architecture features ever increasing expanses of glass to capture views and allow natural light to illuminate interiors. Choosing the correct glazing system (the glass and the spacer between the panes of glass) for your climate, exposure and architectural design is one of the most important decisions you will make during the construction process. Sierra Pacific's advanced glazing system features a 100% polymer structural foam spacer by Quanex, (the world's only NO-Metal Warm Edge insulating glass spacer) paired with high-performance, spectrally-selective low-E glass.
Warm EdgeIn order to overcome the thermal inefficiency of conventional aluminum window spacers, a new type of spacer product called warm edge technology has evolved in the window industry. Warm Edge refers to the type of spacer material used to separate the panes of glass in an insulated window unit. If the material conducts less heat or cold at the edge of the glass than a conventional aluminum spacer, it is said to be "warm-edge." Most of these newer window spacers are less conductive and outperform pure aluminum. But there's still one small problem -- they all contain some kind of metal. And metal is highly conductive. Unlike other so-called "warm" edge spacers that contain steel or aluminum wrapped in butyl rubber, the Quanex spacer is made of 100% polymer structural foam. The NO-Metal formula conducts less heat and cold than conventional metal spacers and provides the warmest possible edge.
The NO-Metal Warm Edge:
- Assures comfortable humidity levels and reduces worries about condensation and mold
- Resists window condensation
- Reduces energy costs
- Provides long-life durability
- Reduces outside noise transmittance
- Structural thermoset foam spacer reduces the stress on the system therefore reducing stress on the glass which results in less stress cracks and reduces stress on the sealant increasing sealant effectiveness
- Globally tested and proven spacer system
Ideal Glass PerformanceThe insulating effect of your windows has a direct impact on the comfort factor inside your home or commercial building. Typically 75% of the exposed surface of a window is glass, and the temperature of the interior surface of the glass directly affects the air temperature in the room. The better insulated the glass, the more comfortable the room. Sierra Pacific offers many glass options, including energy efficient, spectrally-selective low-E insulated glass, tinted, obscure and specialty glazings.
See our Technical Section for NFRC Thermal Performance Data
High Performance Double Coat Low-E Insulated GlassReduce Heating and Cooling Loads
High performance insulated glass with two low-E coatings blocks more solar heat than ordinary low-E and clear glass. The oppressive heat of the sun is composed of visible light and invisible infrared energy. Insulated glass produced with two low-E coatings allows the daylight to pass through the glass and filters out solar heat. In fact, it blocks a large percentage of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays and delivers a performance improvement in winter nighttime insulation (R-value) compared to non-coated air-filled insulating glass.
High Performance Triple Coat Low-EInsulated Glass
Insulated glass with three low-E coatings delivers the ideal balance of solar control and high visibility. This glass provides year-round comfort and energy savings, making it a good option no matter where you live. The secret is a triple layer of silver in the coating stack. It is formulated to reject solar heat while maintaining attractive visibility. It keeps the heat out while letting light in.
Sierra Pacific also offers a wide variety of glazing options to meet your requirements including:
Our interior simulite bars are made from clear Ponderosa Pine or Douglas Fir and are available in either Colonial or Contemporary profiles in three widths: 7/8", 1 5/16" or 2". In addition, we offer a 5/8" Putty profile in clad and wood exterior, and a 7/8" Atherton profile in wood exterior only. Insulated units with simulite are standard with an internal shadow bar to give the appearance of authentic divided lites.
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Standard Fiberglass Cloth
Pull open, interior mounted, hinged Douglas Fir screens come with loose pin hinges for easy removal. Screen close onto brass bullet catches on the lock side jamb (casements) and bottom jamb (awnings) screens open approximately 165 degrees on 4 9/16" jambs, but will open less on jambs greater than 4 9/16". Screen pulls are made of sand cast bronze material with a dark oil rubbed finish. Screens are standard with charcoal fiberglass cloth (18 x 16 mesh)
Optional Screen Mesh
BetterVue™ insect screening for windows, doors and porches is an excellent visibility insect screen (eVis) designed to maximize your outward view. BetterVue is woven from small, refined yarns that improve the screen's openness, making visibility sharper and more brilliant.
UltraVue™ excellent visibility insect screening provides a sharp view of the outdoors while providing more light, air flow and improved indoor air quality.
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Genius Retractable Screens are unlike any screens on the market. Our smooth sliding screens fit nearly any window and disappears in the natural recesses of the frame making them virtually invisible -- there when you need it, and disappears when you don't. Genius screens are easy to install, provide quiet, smooth operation, and give complete protection against airborne pests.
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Totally Jordan - 8 Days
Camp out in Wadi Rum, spend two nights in the lost city of Petra, float in the Dead Sea and visit the stunning Roman ruins of Jerash and Umm Qais - all in 8 amazing days.
Trip Highlights
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Saturday. Welcome to Jordan and the start of an amazing adventure. Arrive Amman, included transfer to our hotel and overnight.
Overnight: Amman
Ancient Cities & Roman Ruins
Amman - Jerash - Umm Qais - Amman. Heading north, we visit Jerash, the Graeco-Roman city known as the 'Pompeii of the East'. Built over 2,000 years ago, Jerash is widely regarded as the best-preserved city of the Decapolis, a confederation of 10 Roman cities dating from the 1st century! We'll explore the site taking in the colonnaded street, amphitheatre, nymphaeum, forum and more before continuing to Umm Qais (Gadara), a dramatic black-basalt Roman city of the Decapolis with panoramic views over the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.
Overnight: Amman | Breakfast, Dinner
Mt Nebo & Umm ar Rasas
Amman - Madaba - Mount Nebo - Umm ar Rasas - Petra. Today we tour the citadel and Archaeological Museum of Amman before we take a walk through the bustling local souk to enjoy typical Jordanian street treats of falafel and hummus at the country's most popular local street stand. As the pictures on the wall will prove, the unglamorous food stand was a great favourite of the late King Hussein.
Leaving Amman we'll stop first at Mt. Nebo, the site from which Moses saw the Promised Land. Having led the Israelites for 40 years through the wilderness, Moses finally saw them from this awesome vantage point. This amazing panorama includes the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and the spires and domes of the Mt. of Olives and Bethlehem on the Judean hills just across the wide valley. Later we visit Madaba en route to Petra where we see the Church of St George, the Madaba Archaeological Park, Apostles Church and Madaba Museum.
Our next port of call is Um ar-Rasas, one of Jordan's World Heritage sites and once an important stop on the busy caravan routes. The impressive mosaic floor of the St. Stephen Church features medallions commemorating all the early Christian pilgrimage sites of the region, and the extensive ruins also include one of the area's earliest Stylite towers, where a Byzantine hermit lived atop the tower and preached to the pilgrimage visitors.
Our final stop of the day is Petra. Consider doing a Petra by Night excursion (payable locally) for a tantalizing candlelight stroll through Petra's Siq….a romantic preview of things to come.
Overnight: Petra | Breakfast
The Rose City of Petra
Chief among Jordan's many archaeological riches is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rose City of Petra. The city was first settled around the 6th century BC by the Nabataean tribe from Western Arabia. Rediscovered in 1812, it remains on the list of many travellers. We access the hidden archaeological treasures of the Rose City on a walk through a narrow, deep siq, where the rocks finally give way to reveal the famous facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury). It's also possible to ride a horse through the Siq. Continuing our walk, we'll then go on to explore chunks of this fantastic once-lost city which is full of tombs, temples, an impressive amphitheatre and a Roman colonnaded street. The intrepid can ascend the hundreds of rock-cut steps to Ad-Deir. Better known as the Monastery, Ad-Deir has a similar facade to that of the Treasury, but is far bigger and the views from the nearby cliff-tops are awesome. Want to learn how to cook Middle Eastern food? Consider opting for our Petra Kitchen bolt-on tonight!
Overnight: Petra | Breakfast
Wadi Rum desert
Petra - Wadi Rum. There is a chance to revisit Petra this morning before our afternoon drive to Wadi Rum. A vast, silent landscape of ancient riverbeds, pastel coloured stretches of sandy desert and amazing rock formations known as jebels that rise from the desert floor awaits. Boarding 4x4 jeeps, we take an exhilarating desert safari across the sand dunes, taking in the breathtaking scenery of Wadi Rum. Tonight, we enjoy a Jordanian dinner at our camp.
Overnight: Wadi Rum | Breakfast, Dinner
Crusader Castles, Wadi Mujib Canyoning & the Dead Sea
Wadi Rum - Karak – Wadi Mujib - Dead Sea. After breakfast at the campsite, we head north along the Desert Highway. Taking a drive through the busy market town of Karak under the towering shadows of the Karak Crusader Castle, descending some 1300 meters to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth's surface. More than 400 meters below sea level, the mineral-rich Dead Sea is the world's original health and beauty spa. Drift out and bob in the waters and slap on some of the famous black Dead Sea mud to give your skin an invigorating boost.
For departures between April and October we'll head up the King's Highway to Wadi Mujib. We'll embark on a moderate –paced two hour trek along the Siq Trail. Measuring 500 metres in depth and spanning 4 kilometres across, the impressive Wadi Mujib is one of Jordan's most remarkable natural features. This dramatic canyon features sheer rocky walls and sparkling waterways that range from puddle height to depths that are perfect for swimming (chest height or deeper) depending on the level of rainfall. The canyon is just one feature of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, the lowest nature reserve in the world, home to a surprising diversity of wildlife and plant species. After our trek we make our way to the Dead Sea.
Overnight: Dead Sea | Breakfast
Dead Sea Relaxation
The lowest point on the earth's surface at more than 400m below sea level, the Dead Sea is a natural phenomenon and high on most travellers' bucket lists. Lucky for us we have a whole day to spend here, whiling away the time bobbing in its mineral-rich buoyant waters and lathering up with a detoxifying mud bath. Later today there will be an optional visit to the Ma'in hot springs - a series of waterfalls and hot springs, and a sacred baptism site where Jesus Christ is thought to have been baptised (book locally).
Overnight: Dead Sea | Breakfast
Dead Sea
Saturday. Dead Sea - Amman Airport. Hotel check out and included onward transfer to the airport in Amman. Departure transfers are offered on day 8 at 23:00 (evening of day 7), 05:00, 07:30, 11:00 and 14:00. If you would like a departure transfer at any other time or a transfer with post tour accommodation this can be arranged at an additional cost.
Totally Jordan Perseids Meteor Shower departure 08 Aug 2018
Why not combine this tour with the amazing celestial spectacle of the Perseids Meteor shower? This magical event has mystified and amazed viewers for almost 2000 years. Our special Totally Jordan meteor departure starting 08 August 2018 includes a spellbinding night of stargazing, when the meteor shower is at its peak at our desert camp in Wadi Rum.
Our other tours that are present for the Perseids meteor shower are:
Passage to Petra - departing 09 AUG 2018
Perseid's Meteor Shower - departing 08 AUG 2018
Road to Jerusalem - departing 08 AUG 2018
Prices & Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged provided another solo traveller of the same sex is already booked upon the tour, thus avoiding the single person supplement.Read More
Extra Prices
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
Al-Qasr Metropole, Amman
Recently refurbished, the Al Qasr Metropole is a modern and chic boutique hotel. Guest rooms are beautifully furnished and include free Wi-Fi connection and luxury en suite facilities. All guests at the Al Qasr gain free access to the on site Fitness First gym as well as a complimentary breakfast. The rooftop restaurant has fantastic panoramic views of Amman and is a great place to spend the evening. The hotel is well located in Shmeisani, one of Amman's most prestigious neighbourhoods.
Petra Moon Hotel, Petra
Just 300 ft from the entrance gate to Petra, the Petra Moon hotel features spacious rooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs. It also has a roof garden with a seasonal outdoor pool. The soundproofed rooms and suites at Petra Moon come with satellite channels, a DVD player and extra-long beds. Each has air conditioning and a private bathroom. The hotel's restaurant serves a delicious selection of international meals in both buffet-style and a la carte.
Rainbow Camp, Wadi Rum
A row of permanent tents in the desert make up the popular Rainbow Camp. Inside the tents are comfortable camp beds and warm bedding. Showers and toilets are close by and are cleaned thoroughly everyday. Guests can relax in the communal area which is adorned with colourful rugs and cushions. The food at Rainbow Camp always gets rave reviews. Taking an evening stroll around the beautiful surroundings is a great way to work up an appetite before dinner. This accommocation is well located in the heart of Wadi Rum.
Holiday Inn Resort, Dead Sea
Graced with interconnecting palm fringed swimming pools leading to the Dead Sea, the Holiday Inn is an Arabesque style hotel. Guest rooms are elegantly furnished and benefit from complimentary high speed internet. The hotel also has an on site fitness centre and a fine choice of Spa facilities. The 24 hour sleek bar is the perfect place for a tipple at any time of the day or night. The accommodation is located on the shores of the world famous Dead Sea.
I absolutely love traveling with On the Go Tours. This is my third trip with On the Go and I have come to expect exceptional experiences. Totally Jordan did not disappoint. One of the things I have come to expect from On the Go is that I will incredibly well taken care of from when I step off the plane until I depart. It is such a relief to arrive at the end of a long journey in the middle of the night and be greeted and have someone take care of things like your tourist visa for you.
Petra by night was spellbinding and the trek through the ancient ruins of Petra the next day at times took my breath away! Jerash was a revelation to me and the mosaics in Madaba were phenomenal. Hiking up the canyon in Wadi Mujib was an unforgettable experience. The biggest highlight to me was the night in Wadi Rum surrounded by the endless desert. Relaxing at the Dead Sea was a perfect way to end our tour.
For me, the best part of any journey is the incredible people I meet along the way. Eid is a fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge and an obvious passion for his country and his career. Thank you On the Go Tours for another live-changing experience! "
The tour was great, the guide Ramie was fantastic as was the bus driver.
Jordan was awesome."
The Tour was arranged well. From airport transfers to the end. Our tour guide Jamila was friendly and full of knowledge. Nothing was ever too much. As we travelled in a group she tried her up most to please everyone. The tour was amazing would recommend to anyone. Jordan was great the people were so friendly. Thanks again to Jamila for making it a wonderful experience."
In Amman, really great. True 4 star, breakfast was really good and rooms were a bit small but manageable. In Petra, hotel location was really great, walking distance to restaurants and the main entrance of Petra. The breakfast was really great and the hotel staff were quite helpful. Room was very large, probably the best hotel of the tour. The camp in Wadi Rum was to be expected in terms of facilities.
The meals included were all really good! Plus all of the entrance sites and walking tours that we did was really good. The trip kitty and local payments were quite helpful, however, on the trip notes, it should be a bit more clear as to what currency will be accepted for the local payment as most passengers were a bit confused. The arrival transfers were easy and quick, as were the departure transfer. As well, the transport from area to area was well arranged and very efficient. Plus the inclusion of the visa for some passport holders was super simple and very much appreciated.
Rami was awesome. He gave us so much information all relating to the sites we visited, both cultural, historical and religious, but he has a great sense of humor and is very personable. I thought he did a great job with the group as there was quite a range in interest and age, and he did a wonderful job helping each passenger with their questions and recommendations.
Overall, the tour was really great! It was a good pace, a bit more fast-paced but considering all the different sites included, it was a good amount of time in each location. It would have been great to spend a bit more time in Petra to see Little Petra, but considering the tour was only 8 days, it was just the right amount of time to give us the taste of the country."
Rami is my favourite! He made this trip 100% better! As we explored the country of Jordan he provided us with tips and tricks that helped us to get the most out of each experience. From being the first group to reach Petra at night to dancing the night away in Madaba, Rami guided the group through a magical week. "
The tour was exceptional & so was the guide.
Ogla made the history & facts he told us about this beautiful country interesting & unbiased. He was the perfect host for the tour, despite some tragic & personal circumstances.
I would recommend (and have already) OTG tours to anyone that is keen to visit Jordan - if they had Ogla as a guide, that would be a huge bonus!"
From the moment I arrived to the moment I left, I felt I was in safe hands. I was met at the airport by friendly staff and from that moment on, everything ran like clockwork. We were looked after for te full duration, but not in an overbearing way. The tour content was perfect and not rushed or too jam packed. The size of the group was perfect as we got to know everyone and didn't feel as though we were part of a chain gang. I absolutely loved my time in Jordan with On The Go and will certainly be recommending On The Go Tours to my friends and colleagues and also be suggesting Jordan as a must visit destination "
This was simply the best holiday I've been on and I fell in love with Jordan. The combination of a great group of fellow travelers, a stunningly beautiful country and being lucky enough to have Ogla as our guide meant everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we were all sad to leave at the end of the tour. Jordan is a fascinating country, rich in history and with a landscape that's unlike anything I'm used to (being from NZ/UK). The Jordanian people are some of the warmest, friendliest and most helpful I've encountered in years of travelling. You also couldn't find a better guide than Ogla; he took the best care of us and was full of detailed explanations and little stories to inform us about all the places we visited - as well as keeping us entertained and laughing during some of the longer stretches of travel. I absolutely loved my time in Jordan and want to thank On the Go, and particularly Ogla, for making it such a wonderful experience - I can't wait to go back. "
Jordan was a really great trip.
We had a great time and had no issues.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed everything Jordan had to offer. Petra and Wadi Rum were the highlights of the trip and we cannot underscore how spectacular they both were.
Overall we are very happy with our OnTheGo trip of Jordan and with our guide Ogla."
We have just had a fantastic week in Jordan. In fact, my daughter said it was the best holiday she had ever been on! From start to finish it ran like clockwork. Even though we were late arriving in Amman we were whisked through customs and on to our hotel in no time at all.
Our guide Jamileh was brilliant. An amazing woman. Hilarious at times with her stories of Jordanian life and opinions on women's rights. We learned so much of the history of the area. I can't praise her enough.
Our numbers varied, with just six people to start with, then twelve when some joined us from other tours. The tour bus and driver were great. Very comfortable. The air.con very necessary at times.
We saw all the main sites. Petra at night was outstanding. Wadi Rum was mind blowing, and our overnight camp was excellent. Especially the camel riding.
Everyone we met was so friendly. It would be good to go back and spend more time there. Loved every minute."
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Persol, the brand par excellence of prestigious accessories designed and crafted in Italy, presents its book "Art in Process. A work of Persol" at the Mantua Literature Festival.
Persol celebrates its link with the world of culture by presenting its book "Art in Process. A work of Persol" at the Mantua Literature Festival, now at its 14th edition.
The undisputed protagonist and representative of genuine Made In Italy tradition of quality and style, Persol is, more than ever before, the icon of timeless charm and elegance. The attention to detail, quality, design, and lens and frame technology that have characterized Persol collections since 1917 are the brand's distinctive elements and make it the preferred choice of connoisseurs and famous personalities in international culture.
"Art in Process. A work of Persol" is dedicated to the communication platform A work of Persol that in 2009 and 2010 chronicled the creative process of 17 young and internationally-acclaimed artists and their 17 works of art created especially for Persol and shown to the public at ArtBasel 2010. Persol is the eighteenth and final artist, creator of works of art and manual ability through its glasses.
From the concept to the finished product, each step of the artists' creative process is documented in this book through interviews and photographs, linked in an original and personal way by Harriet Russell's drawings that provide a visual illustration of the design connection between the Persol philosophy and artistic creation. The rich repertoire of writing and snapshots provides a close-up of each artist and tells the story of the entire project through images, underlining the close relationship between art "work" and the production process that underlies each pair of Persol glasses with the same care and precision.
Authentic beauty can be found in the project and the process that transforms materials into work. Before the final touch that renders it "work," beauty is in fact held in the invisible levels of reflection and passion that are hiding beneath the surface of the final object - from the choice of materials to the precision in the production - that have preceded it and made it possible. A constant that is as true of a work of art as it is for a unique quality and exclusive item to wear, the result of a conscious path of merging craftsmanship and contemporaneity.
Edizioni Corraini is an editorial research and experimentation workshop open to artists, illustrators, and Italian and foreign designers. A place to create books, art and design projects. A perfect partner that knows how to interpret the spirit of the A Work of Persol project, bringing to life the volume Art in process. A Work of Persol."
The 2009 artists are: Jonathan Jones (Australia), Modou Dieng (Senegal), Thukral & Tagra (India), Marcella Vanzo (Italy), Fef Talavera (Brazil), Danwen Xing (China), Elliott Hundley (United States), Tjorg Douglas Beer (Germany), Francesca Gabbiani (Canada).
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The collaboration between Persol and the Mantua Literature Festival represents a successful combination at a cultural event of considerable interest. The collaboration is also proof of the brand's commitment to a world of culture with very high levels of quality and refinement, values that have always inspired the Persol collections.
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Helton's role not limited to pinch-hitting
DENVER -- The ball goes a long way when Todd Helton makes contact in a pinch-hitting role, but don't call him a pinch-hitter.
Helton has struggled with a .227 batting average this year, so manager Walt Weiss is sitting him against tough starting left-handers, such as the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, who started Friday. But Helton parked a two-run homer off Brandon League in the second deck Friday to tie the game with one out in the ninth, only to see the Rockies lose, 7-5, in 10.
Helton is 2-for-7 as a pinch-hitter, but both hits are homers. A regular throughout his career, Helton has a predictably low pinch-hit average -- .179 (10-for-56) -- but his hits include four home runs and a double, and he has drawn 11 walks. It's a role where he tries his best, but freely admits it's not one for which he's suited.
"Pinch-hitting is not easy," said Helton, who has been teammates with some standout pinch-hitters in Colorado -- Greg Colbrunn, Lenny Harris, Greg Norton, Mark Sweeney and Jason Giambi. "When you have a guy who can pinch-hit, it's the hardest thing to do in sports. You get one at-bat, and it's usually against a tough guy and it's ... a guy like myself, who puts so much pressure on an at-bat, pinch-hitting is not really my forte.
"I have always known it was no easy feat to go out there and do that. I have always had immense respect for guys who could do that."
Weiss, who believes in Helton's ability to hit despite the early slump, isn't calling Helton the "P-H" word, either.
"He's going to be starting a lot, too, so it's not like that's going to be his role," Weiss said. "But when he is over there and he's available to hit late in the game, it makes it tough on the opposing team knowing he's sitting there and he's going to give it a good at-bat and he's going to be a tough out.
"We have a feel for the days that he's going to have off. We talk about it. He pretty much knows when he's not going to be playing. I don't see him as a bat off the bench. I see him as a guy who's going to be playing a lot."
Helton's homer Friday came at the end of an 11-pitch at-bat in which he battled back from a 1-2 count. It was the type of grit that has helped him to 2,442 career hits. But even Helton, in the starting lineup Saturday against Dodgers righty Zack Greinke, doesn't know if it will power him to a run of success.
"I'll let you know in three hours," Helton said before Saturday's game. "I mean, you can't tell. It's hard to say until I get out there and start doing it on a consistent basis."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Ian McCue is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Read Harding's blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Global commerce platform and payments leader eBay reported double digit growth in revenue and net income for the first quarter ended March 31.
eBay reported a revenue increase of 14% to $3.7 billion, and its net income, adjusted to exclude non-recurring expenses, increased 14% to $829 million, compared to the same period in 2012.
Downloads of eBay's suite of mobile apps expanded the company's overall commerce footprint, surpassing 162 million since launch in the third quarter of 2008. eBay gained approximately 2.8 million new customers in the period through mobile, driving double-digit growth in active users at both PayPal and Marketplaces. Total company enabled commerce volume grew 19% totaling $49 billion. ECV equals Marketplaces GMV, PayPal Merchant Services TPV and GSI GeC Merchandise Sales not earned on eBay or paid for via PayPal or Bill Me Later.
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The company's PayPal business delivered strong first quarter performance with revenue increasing 18% to $1.5 billion. PayPal gained 5 million active registered accounts in the period and ended the quarter with 128 million, a 16% increase. PayPal's net total payment volume grew 21% to $41 billion, driven by consumer and merchant use of PayPal both on and off eBay. PayPal continues to invest in growing its addressable market, product development, customer engagement and consumer awareness. The company's mobile payment solution for small business, PayPal Here, became available for sale at more than 2,700 SoftBank locations across Japan and the iPad version of the product was launched in the U.S. PayPal also announced the chip and PIN version of PayPal Here in the U.K. which it plans to roll out this summer. PayPal's offline initiatives are now live in almost 20,000 major retail locations in the U.S.
The company's Marketplaces business also delivered strong first quarter performance with revenue increasing 13% to $2.0 billion. Marketplaces gained 3.9 million active users in the period and ended the quarter with 116 million, a 13% increase. Gross merchandise volume, excluding vehicles, increased 13% to $18 billion, reflecting the continued improvements to eBay's core technology designed to make it easier and faster for consumers to shop and buy. Sold items increased 12%. Fixed price GMV grew 17% globally and represented 68% of total GMV. U.S. GMV, excluding vehicles, increased 16% as mobile engagement and momentum in fashion and tickets were key drivers of growth. International GMV, excluding vehicles, increased 11% to $11 billion. Marketplaces continues to invest in innovation and expanding its addressable market both locally and globally.
The company's GSI Commerce business contributed $236 million in revenue for the first quarter. Its enterprise commerce platform generated $807 million in global ecommerce Merchandise Sales, while its marketing services fee business produced $50 million of revenue. GSI enabled its clients to grow faster than the ecommerce market as measured by the 16% same stores sales growth, but revenue was pressured by a reduction in take rate. The company expects GSI's integrated omnichannel product portfolio, including complementary eBay Inc. assets, to be increasingly adopted by merchants seeking opportunities to grow their businesses while seamlessly meeting the needs of their consumers.


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According to the report, witnesses also told investigators that pilot-activated runway lights were not illuminated when Donald Horan's single-engine Piper Malibu crashed about a mile from the Greensburg Municipal Airport, some 40 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Those runway lights were checked after the crash and were found to be working properly, the report said.
Those who died in the crash were: Horan, 46; his wife, Barbara, 45; and their friends Stephen Butz, 45, and Denise Butz, 42, all of Greensburg, died in the crash. The two couples were returning from Destin, Fla.
The preliminary report states that Horan had been cleared to approach the Greensburg airport about 13 minutes before the crash, at a time when witnesses estimated that cloud ceilings were at about 300 feet.
The report states that a witness told investigators he saw Horan's Piper "descend out of the clouds with no perceived pitch change or change in engine noise" just before it plowed into a field. The wreckage came to a rest nearly 300 feet away in a wooded area.
The NTSB's preliminary reports states that "no anomalies" were found during a detailed examination of the aircraft and its engine. But agency spokesman Keith Holloway said Thursday that only means investigators found no initial signs of problems with the aircraft.
"We haven't determined whether everything was working properly and we haven't ruled out anything," Holloway said.
A factual report with detailed crash findings will likely take between six and nine months to complete and the final crash report is expected in 12 to 18 months, he said.
Holloway said investigators in the coming months would be analyzing the plane's wreckage, GPS navigation devices recovered from the craft, witness interviews and reviewing the weather conditions at the time of the crash.
At the time of the crash, Horan was returning from Florida with his three passengers, while six other people who had been on the same weekend outing were in a second small plane. That plane attempted a landing at the Greensburg airport, but couldn't find the runway and instead landed about 30 miles away at a Columbus airport.


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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I hated the shot selection, but I'm fine (if we're winning) with PG jacking up shots and saving some wear and tear on his body for the playoffs.
As long as he flips the switch like he did last postseason, I'm fine.
Great win. The bench really helped us today. DG had the big first half. Scola only had 6 points, but he was hustling hard out there and came up with 9 boards. This guy tries his hardest for every rebound. I love his energy. Mahinmi really played with energy too.
As others have mentioned, PG obviously shot way too many threes, some of them being really ugly misses that bricked off the side of the rim. There was one time where he had Zeller on him. He should have easily blown by him and taken it the hole and either scored or drew a foul, but instead he jacks up some ugly three that clanks off of the rim. That's my biggest criticism of his game. He's had a beautiful improved and effective jumper this season, but there are still plenty of instances where he jacks up a three instead of taking it to the rack.
Glad we saw Roy Olajuwon, though Varejo was superior on the boards. I'd love Varejo on the Pacers.
2013 will go down as a year that Pacer fans will never forget. There was the memorable playoff run in the spring and then the crazy 25-5 start to this season. This franchise has been completely reborn over the last 12 months and has completely regained its stature in the local community. It's a great time to be a Pacers fan.
Let's hope that 2014 is even more memorable.......
Happy New Year.
always considered Jarrett jack a bigger sized point guard. very stout and strong. seeing him play today vs G Hill.. I realized just how big G Hill is as our point guard.
the guy has a lot of size and defends very well. dude is so underappreciated on here. basically a shooting guard size defending point gaurds... I love the size this team has at all 5 positions.
Good win. Amazing season.
Go Pacers!
Happy New Year!
Kyrie is still not right, MRI tomorrow:
"When I went back it still didn't feel right," Irving said. "I thought the worst happened. I felt something pop in my knee. I was falling down around all over the place. It was a painful experience. I was praying to God everything was OK. I just have to hope for the best. We'll see what's going on."
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
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Indiana Pacers fans chanted, "Where is Bynum?" The Cleveland Cavaliers' bench cracked up.
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Looking at the schedule, they could easily go 10-0.
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Or your big center?
I guess I feel like if that were the case no front court guys would be sent to the glass.
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I don't think its going to be good news for them, I think in the spur of the moment, players play through things they shouldn't, I remember Rondo playing through ACL tear in an overtime game I believe.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
----------------- Reggie Miller
I honestly don't care if Lance "steals" rebounds, unless its making West and Hibbert angry. Which sometimes it does. Lance will come flying in from no where and grab a board that they would have had easily.
I don't think it matters much. Lance is just am aggressive player. He grabs the board and runs. Which is good.
The only problem with Lance stealing boards is that we occasionally have two guys going for the rebound and neither end up with it. That happened a couple of times today. Not great when we are getting out-rebounded so badly. Not an amazing game from the wing tandem on either end trying to contain the PnR. Some great ball denial from Hill, who showed out though. He didn't actually touch Kyrie on the drive that he hurt the knee on; Rose-esque on that one...
Ian Report: He was more active on the offensive end in terms of production. He loses points for missing that layup and half of his free throws. He missed a couple of defensive assignments on the Cavs insane pick and roll execution. (Seriously, the way Waiters/Jack/Kyrie were playing the two man game with Varejao combined with Sideshow actually hitting the jumper is close to unstoppable. Dion was giving Paul fits unlike many have this season with his reads on the PnR. Fortunately it was only for a few minutes.) However, he made up for it with that amazing recovery block on Zeller; I was sure the best case for that play was a foul. Roy's block on Clark was stupid, but Mahinmi had the block of the night. He gets a 'B'.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
Box score won't reflect it, but that was one of the best games I've seen George Hill play at least this year, but maybe in his Pacers career. If he plays like that, Pacers will win more often than not.
Best defense I have seen from George Hill all season. I thought that was the biggest factor in the game. Hill's defense was outstanding
Yep, great defense, especially ball denial.
I thought Danny's cuts and motions early in the game looked really, really good. I have no questions about his knees now.
Yep. Unless you have a great outlet passer, you want your guards rebounding because they can push it up the court the fastest. Having a good rebounding guard is a huge advantage.
My biggest gripe remains our end of quarter plays. I'm totally sick and tired of watch Paul George dribble the remaining time off of the clock working for his three point shot. It's not like the opponent does not know exactly what is going to happen.
We waste so many possessions in this manner. From what we have seen so far, the ball should always be in Lance's hands to allow him to create for a teammate for a final possession of a quarter. As far as I'm concerned, doing anything different is either stubbornness on Vogel's part, arrogance on Paul George's part, or a combination of both.
I don't know whether this habit has bit us in the butt yet in the win-loss column, but it would be great if we get it corrected soon.
Welcome back, Danny!
Now, let's get fit, get your sea legs under you and kick arse / take names.
Not only that, but on a night where Danny and Paul were largely out there just chucking, Hill was taking some damn good shots. They didn't drop like you'd like to see, but they were almost all very good shots. Just seemed like one of those nights where the shots weren't falling, but he made a perfect decision every time.
In the postgame interview with Roy he admitted that coach vogel was going to give him an earfull over his rebound stats for the game... He said that he spent so much effort trying to keep Verajao boxed out and off the boards...
GH still can't guard Chalmers though....
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By Will Brinson
What would be the worst insect to have crawling around in your pants? Probably fire ants, I'd think. Add in the fact that football pants are way tighter than regular pants, and it's hard not to feel bad for fullback Lawrence Vickers, who was removed from Cowboys practice with fire ants in his pants on Wednesday.
Making matters even worse is that Vickers recently found out that he's allergic to fire ants.
"Fire ants got in my pants," Vickers said, per Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News. "I was freaking out. Oh, ants!"
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May 20th, 2013 08:44 PM #1Junior Member
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He Hates My Suggestions! Help!
Right, my top 5 names for a daughter (if we have one) are;
Josie, Rosalind, Isabelle, Beatrice + Verity
his are:
Isabelle, Lydia, Naomi, Violet + Francesca
I like Isabelle, however, I hate Izzy/Issy, and I know if we named our daughter that, she'd be branded as Issy. I also like Naomi, but there's a tv programme here, called Skins, and Naomi was a character on that. Naomi was, perhaps not the most, well regarded of characters, as far as I know, only the lesbian community really liked her, and everyone else thought she was horrid? (At least, among those I know, that's the connection). I'm trying my best to convince him to like one of the names I've suggested, as they're uncommon,and Rosalind's not even in the top 1000 in the UK. How should I go about doing it?
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Since you both like Isabelle, I just wanted to chime in and say I'm a teacher and have had an Isabelle in my class who only went by Isabelle. I never heard any other student call her anything else...it's only 3 syllables so it's not like it needs a nickname. My vote is to pick a name you both love, rather than try to convince him of liking one of your names.
May 20th, 2013 09:10 PM #7
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Well, personally, I adore Isabelle. It's my top choice for a girl. Are you sure she'd be branded as Izzy? I hear Belle or Bella much more often for Isabelle/Isabella, and as it's the only name you both agree on (and obviously love, as it's both in your top 5), I would go for it. It's beautiful. Do you like any of the other nns? Isa (ee-sah), Ibby, Abby, Belle, Bella, Elle, Ellie, Ella, etc.? Even I think even Sable or Sybil could work as a nn for Isabelle, personally. If people ever try to call her Izzy/Issy, I think it'd be fine to just say, "Oh, she goes by Belle," or even just introduce her as Belle--they don't even need to know her full name is Isabelle, do they? Besides, Isabelle isn't too long that I think she HAS to have a nn. If I am ever lucky enough to have an Isabelle, she'd likely be Bella occasionally, but Isabelle at least 50 percent of the time--the name's too gorgeous to shorten, imo.
Honestly, I've always thought that naming was more both finding a name you mutually really love--not getting him to agree to your name. That hardly seems fair to me, although I am fairly sure I would be tempted to try and get my future hypothetical husband to go for Isabelle or any other name on my top 5, too.
I would suggest you keep looking until you can find a name you both love, or just use Isabelle and come up with a nn you both love together that isn't Izzy--you could even do something like Isabelle Violet, nn Ivy.Ashley | namenerd | Christian | storyteller
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