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Bird hints at possible moves in NBA Draft
Editor's Note: Larry Bird met with the media after the Pacers' final scheduled pre-draft workout on June 19 and shared his thoughts about the prospects as well as his hopes for the June 26 NBA Draft. What follows is a transcript of that session.
Q. Big guys and point guards still the focus?
A. Yeah, its according to what we do in other things but you always look at big guys and we need points so it has to be an emphasis, no question.
Q. I know you dont want to show your hand but are there some of these guys that have stepped up and maybe opened your eyes these last few weeks?
A. Well, its always better to bring them in here and work them out the way that we think they can play, if they can get up and down and defend. Its always better to see them in person. I have a good feeling of who were going to take right now and we think hell be there.
Q. Is he a point guard or a big guy?
A. Hes one of the two.
Q. Larry, do you feel like theres one position more important over the other, or do you feel like you need a point guard more than you need a big man?
A. Not really. Well take the best player available. A guy that can help us out right now.
Q. How much weight do you put on the workout
A. Ive put on quite a bit lately.
Q. What do you think (about) their body of work throughout college or how much does this weigh when they come in here personally?
A. Its good to see them up close and in your own arena. These guys have been scouted. Weve been scouting them all year long. If a guy has a bad day, you just shake it off and move on.
Q. Larry, how much do you look into character? Not just the on-court work, do you check with friends? Do you check with coaches? Do you do that kind of homework as well?
A. Oh yeah, we do it all. We talk to a lot of people. Weve got guys out there doing background checks and its a little different than it used to be.
Q. Did you hear Jeff Van Gundy talking about you the other night on the broadcast?
A. No.
Q. Somebody said that youre a Celtic and that youll always be a Celtic and he said No, hes a Pacer, thats what his paycheck says.
A. Well, Im a Pacer. I played out there but Im happy where Im at.
Q. Do you feel like you can get the player you want? Are you guys looking to trade up or do you feel like 11 is going to be where its at?
A. Well, theres going to be a heck of a player at (pick) 11. Theres no question about that. Weve talked to a number of teams about different scenarios but weve got some things in the works so if we can get another pick that would be just great. Were looking at all options.
Q. Do you think theres a chance youll move up?
A. We possibly could but I like 11. I like a lot of places but whoever we get is going to help us. Hes going to be a good player.
Q. When you look at this thing, do you feel like its turning into more of a point guard league? When you look at some of the top players in the league, its more point guard oriented over big men?
A. Well, theres a lot of good point guards in the league right now. Theres no question that its a very critical position. We look at all of the point guards, but well take the best player available whether its a point, a swingman, or a big man. Wed like to have another pick in this draft and thats what were trying to get right now.
Q. Do you feel like the point guard position is even more vital the way Jim (OBrien) plays offensively and defensively?
A. Well, if you dont have a real strong point guard, you have to have a good off-guard. I always like to have two guards out there that can handle the ball. The way Jimmy plays, anyone can bring it up and start the offense. Its important to have a solid starter at the point. The way Jimmy plays, quickness and up-tempo, as long as you have a good two guard out there with him.
Q. The player youre looking at, do you feel like youre pretty confident hell be at 11?
A. Oh, yes. Yes.
Q. The fact that (Russell) Westbrook (UCLA) didnt come, does that compromise your interest in him at all?
A. Not really, weve seen enough of him. Like I said, wed like to have them all come through here. (J.J.) Hickson (NC State) didnt come. Guys that showed up (today) here, this has been our best workout as far as number of guys weve had in here. They really played hard and did a good job.
Q. Is there a reason why Westbrook didnt come?
A. Hes been hurt. Well probably get him in here early next week.
Q. Whats your take on Mike Green from Butler?
A. I like Mike. Hes scrappy, hes smart and every time he steps on the court he does some good things.
Q. George Hill from IUPUI was in here last week. Your thoughts on him?
A. George Hill played very well. I dont know where hell go in the draft but hell have a job, no question about it. (Hes) very skilled.
Q. What do guys have a chance to show in workouts like this that maybe they cant show in their college setting because they have to do certain things to help that team win?
A. Right. Here, you can see how athletic they are whereas a lot of places they play in college, some of the teams are so good that kids cant really do the things they want to do (like) one-on-one and pick-and-pop. Coaches want them to stay down low. You see a number of players come through here that are a lot more athletic than we really thought they are because they were in a structured offense.
Q. Larry, a lot of the analysts and mock draft types, basically (have) it down to Westbrook and Augustin for you guys at 11. Would you have a surprise for them or is that a reasonable forecast?
A. Well see. Well know next Thursday. All I know is that were going to get a good player. I can guarantee that.
Q. What do you take away from some of the guys that come through here that arent necessarily first-round draft picks and may be free agents or summer team guys? How seriously do you look at them and how do you evaluate those kind of guys?
A. Yeah, we will. We think theyre very important. The last couple of years, weve had guys we sent overseas. Were at 41 this year in the second round and we feel well get a player that has the possibility of making our team. Were looking hard at it. Were looking at a lot of guys. We feel we can get a player there that could help us down the road.
Q. How good is this draft?
A. I think its a great draft. The top 20 picks, theres players that are going to step in and play right away.
Q. When you say play right away, are you talking starters or..?
A. I dont know about starting but theyll play a lot of minutes.
Q. Larry, youve had a lot of prominent big guys (work out), McGee, Jordan, Hibbert now and Arthur; how do you break down and analyze that group?
A. Theyre all very talented big guys. This (Darrell) Arthur is a man. Hes good. The other guys played very well. Obviously, he didnt play against the other guys. They were all here together but Arthurs probably got the most skill of any of them. Theres no question.
Q. All things being equal, do you lean towards experience and players that are more ready to step in or are you more interested in potential?
A. Well, Im ready for a guy to step in and play. Wed like to have him three or four years (in college) but theres some players that come through here with one year of college and have gone on to make a really big impact in this league. I really feel that the eleventh pick, were going to get a heck of a player and hes going to help us.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Move over, Chevrolet Suburban -- in 2015 there will be a Tesla ( TSLA) Model X SUV-Minivan in your rearview mirror.Could it be that Tesla will soon replace the 80-year-old General Motors ( GM) evergreen Suburban as the favorite big passenger truck in Texas and beyond? In a short period Tesla has shown that it moves quicker, more intelligently and with less manpower than all the other car makers, for which the stock market has awarded it the industry's highest multiple. I am about to tell you one more reason for this trend in Tesla's favor: The Model X minivan concept car, unveiled in February 2012. It's based on the current Model S chassis but adds an optional extra electric motor in the front for four-wheel drive, a third adult-sized row of seats and innovative "falcon wing" rear side doors for superior access. The Model X was supposed to enter production in December 2013 but was delayed to December 2014. It's probably realistic that it will enter production some time in 2015. Why these delays? There are two basic reasons: 1. It has taken more effort to iron out the 1.0 glitches in the current Model S. For example, it draws an insane amount of power when it sits idle -- like overnight. This power draw is multiple decimal points more than any other electric car in the market, such as the Chevy Volt. This deficiency was known when the Model S entered small-scale production a year ago, but Tesla thought it could be fixed it in a couple of months, before volume production kicked in around late November 2012. Well, it turns out that this problem was a lot more difficult to fix. Tesla now believes it will be fixed in the second half of this year. Tesla remains a small company and can't afford to do everything at once. It has done what appears to be the prudent thing and focused on perfecting the Model S before it commences final development of the next model, the X. 2. The Model X will see significant changes beyond the February 2012 prototype. Tesla showed a Model X at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2013. It was the same car from February 2012, with some minor cosmetic changes. Since then, however, Tesla has realized that it can improve the car even further, in more material ways.
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NEW ORLEANS — The two-hour bus trip was identical, the game site for Saturday's New Orleans Bowl is a familiar venue, and even Louisiana-Lafayette's headquarters hotel is the same as the Ragin' Cajuns utilized last year.
But don't think the Cajun squad has any thoughts of their second straight bowl trip being old hat.
"Any time you can go to a bowl game in New Orleans, it's special," said senior linebacker and all-Sun Belt Conference pick Emeka Onyenekwu. "Especially coming to New Orleans, it's still exciting because we'll get to enjoy ourselves a little."
The Cajuns will have some time for enjoyment over the next two days before getting down to the business of facing East Carolina (8-4) at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
And it won't be just the team that enjoys the Crescent City.
"This is a great bowl for our fans," said coach Mark Hudspeth, who arrived with his team Tuesday. "They aren't that far behind us to get this party started."
ULL Athletic Director Scott Farmer didn't have a complete ticket count after official sales through the school's ticket office ended at 6 p.m. Monday. He did say that sales through their office were "21-something-thousand," a significant improvement over last year's 18,862 total sale through the ULL outlet.
Last year's game drew a bowl record 42,841 fans for the Cajuns' last-second 32-30 win over San Diego State, and bowl executive director Billy Ferrante said that the ticket distribution for Saturday's game was already more than 46,000 as of Monday.
"That's a testament to what we've done locally to help grow the game," Ferrante said. "Our ticket base, group sales, youth programs, they're all almost doubled from last year.
"Since Lafayette has name recognition and so many supporters here, we wanted to take advantage of that and do some things to get on top of that."
A traditional New Orleans brass band and Mardi Gras bead throws met the Cajuns when they got off the three chartered buses.
"It was that same great feeling, seeing all that," said Onyenekwu, a native of New Orleans who prepped at McKinley High after his family left the city following Hurricane Katrina. "I've got a lot of family and friends already here, so that's going to be even more motivation for me."
The city welcomed both competing squads on Tuesday. The Pirates held their first workout in New Orleans Tuesday afternoon.
The Cajuns used Tuesday as their day off from practice, after working out Sunday evening and Monday morning. ULL will hold its first practice in New Orleans at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tad Gormley Stadium and will work out in the Superdome at 10:30 a.m. Thursday — part of the staff's plan to get the team acclimated to the morning kickoff on Saturday.
"We've had a great two weeks of preparation," said Hudspeth, whose 8-4 team has won four of its last five games with only a last-play loss at fourth-ranked Florida marring that streak. "Now our kids are anxious to get here and have a little fun. We've been going at it hard since Aug. 1, and we'll get back to practice tomorrow."
The team and traveling party had its player party Tuesday evening at New Orleans' iconic Rock 'N' Bowl, and the squad will have other activities away from football later in the week. The 18 seniors on the squad will visit Ochsner Hospital's children's ward and the entire squad will tour the Aquarium of the Americas on Thursday. The bowl luncheon is at noon Friday, with Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon the guest speaker.
"I think as a team, we're anxious to get going down here," said sophomore quarterback Terrance Broadway, who has a chance to finish off school-record seasons in passing efficiency and completion percentage. "We're going to have some fun and enjoy ourselves, but when the time comes we're going to get back to work."


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April 21, 2012
Well, it looks like I may make it. Wow, just imagine, Warren E. Barber II is about to
become the first person in the Barber family to achieve a Bachelor's degree or any degree for
that matter. This will be the first time in my life to wear a cap and gown. My mom and dad never
went to college and my sisters, although fully capable, decided it wasn't for them either. For me,
it has been a long time dream that has been so challenging that I wanted to throw in the towel
more times than I can count. The most important thing that my mom and dad had taught me was
perseverance and hard work. Because of those ethics, I have never lost my desire to achieve my
It all started from the time I joined the Nevada Air National Guard in 1986 that I realized
that I wanted more for myself. My drill instructor from basic training told me, "The sky is the
limit for you Warren," upon graduation. The military allowed me to see my potential for a higher
education but it would be a hard sought endeavor. Armed with only a GED and less than stellar
capability for college I began my endeavor in 1989 at Truckee Meadows Community College in
Reno, Nevada. My goal at the time was to achieve enough classes to satisfy the requirements for
AAS from the Community College of the Air Force in Aircraft Maintenance. I thought I would
keep it simple and provide for a path to attaining my first degree. Boy was I surprised. Due to
my absence of education from my high school years, I had to take all the development classes in
math and English before the school would let me take any regular college classes. I was bit
embarrassed with myself but the college took me under their wing and helped me achieve my
original goal. In 1994 I finally attained my degree from the Air Force. Next I decided that I
should move on to a Bachelor's degree because I wanted to fly aircraft for the military. At the
time I only had a 3rd of the required credits needed and I was quickly approaching the maximum
eligible age requirement for flying. I then decided that that my lofty goal would have to be
sought some other way in the future because my responsibilities changed due to my new family.
My past background in industrial electrical systems allowed me to work for Turquoise
Ridge (Barrick North America) in 2004 as an electrician and I moved from Sparks, Nevada to
Golconda. My wife, who already had a very successful college background decided to go back to
college to achieve a degree in education. I decided that maybe I should go back also, but I wasn't
sure of what I was going to do. I started snooping around and found a bachelors program right up
my alley, Bachelors of Applied Science in Instrumentation. After talking to my work supervisor
for support and the Instrumentation Department at Great Basin College, I decided I can do this. It
began in the fall of 2009. Driving each day to Elko, back to Golconda and then to work, I met
my first of objective of finishing my Instrumentation courses in two semesters. It was hard but I
finished. Next, I was to complete the other degree requirements between online courses and in-class instruction at the Winnemucca campus. I thought that the rest of the requirements would be
easier than what I had to go through for the instrumentation portion. I was wrong, the rest of my
courses were just as difficult but challenging as the others. I would not have it any other way,
because it is hard work and perseverance that defines us along with the people that we meet that
helps us achieve our goals.
As I approach the end of this journey, I reflect and sometimes wonder what it was for. I
know that I have learned a lot, and even applied what I have learned, but was it really worth the
struggle? Yes, because what I have done, I am a far better person, better skilled, better
understood and a better creative thinker than I was before. I have met the goals that Great Basin
College wants for its students in its mission statement. I was able to attain this goal because of
Great Basin College and its dedication and expectations to students like me. I have a lot to be
thankful for because of Great Basin College.
Great Basin College has been very supportive to me because of the people. Instructors,
staff, and students are what helped make this possible along with gaining some good friendships.
Once, I had thought that I had to do this by myself, but I soon realized that this was not to be
accomplished by myself and what I needed was people to help me get through this. I also
realized that those same people needed me too and it was the learning and interaction
atmosphere that Great Basin College had provided to me in achieving my goal. Cheers to you
Great Basin College! Another must mention is Barrick Gold, without them allowing me to make
changes to my work schedule and their encouragement, none of this would have been possible.
I cannot go without mentioning my most important influence, my family. They, like me
have struggled through this just as much as I have, if not more. They are the single most
important reason why I have done this, but they are the ones who had to sacrifice too. Without
them and their encouragement I would not be writing about this. My wife, who relentlessly
encouraged me and helped me to keep going, even when she was dealing with her own
challenges of school, kids and work has always been my rock of support without ever doubting I
would finish. My kids, I missed a lot recitals, games and well deserved attention for them, it's
about to change, not anymore guys, it's nothing but about all of you for now on! Thanks guys!
My next challenge was my old challenge. Flying....got to reach the limit, Can't wait!
Thanks Great Basin, for allowing me to express myself on this most important achievement!
Warren E. Barber II


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Two-time Oscar-winner Denzel Washington is up for his third Academy Award this year, for his performance in Robert Zemeckis's drama Flight, which opens in cinemas on Friday, February 1. The legendary actor talks about his latest Oscar nod, his stripped-down performance and taking on iconic roles.
By Shereen Low
Flight starts with a phone ringing, disturbing a man who is fast asleep.
Waking up with a jolt, his clothes strewn on a chair with an equally nude woman beside him, he answers the phone before reaching for the vodka and a line of cocaine.
Minutes later, Captain Whip Whitaker is strutting down the runway, head held high in his pressed SouthJet uniform with his flight attendants beside him.
Baring his body in its (almost) full glory, paunch and all, is two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, who plays Whitaker.
"Did I have any doubts about letting it all hang out? No, that's what it's about," says the star of Malcolm X, American Gangster and Courage Under Fire.
"He's a slob, he's letting go. He's not in the gym, he's a womaniser and a drunk."
For his all-important close-up, Washington admits there was no sucking in.
"I wanted my stomach to stick out. So I was breathing out, if anything," he admits, with a deep chuckle.
"I could have easily covered myself up but that's not the point. I wanted it to feel real. This is who he is, and this is what he is. I didn't want to be half in, half out - no pun intended," he adds.
The usually fit 58-year-old let himself go a bit to make his body look bloated. "I didn't put on that much weight - I just didn't exercise and ate a late meal every night."
His commitment has paid off, with Washington up for another Academy Award. Having won twice for his roles in 2001's Training Day and 1989's Glory, he now faces Daniel Day-Lewis, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman and Joaquin Phoenix in this year's category for Best Actor.
"It is what it is," he says about his rivals. "Daniel is Lincoln so he's going to be hard to beat. He's obviously the front-runner."
This marks his sixth Oscar nomination so, understandably, he's being quite modest about the nod. "It beats a sharp stick in the eye," he jokes, before adding, more seriously: "It's a great honour. It's always exciting to be commended, to be accepted and honoured. But I've been down this road before so we'll see what happens."
Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by John Gatins, who has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Flight sees Whip's background under scrutiny after he miraculously crash-lands a plane after a mid-air catastrophe.
But despite being hailed as a hero, underneath the ironed uniform and stiff pilot's cap, the seasoned pilot struggles with his own personal demons, particularly with alcohol and drugs.
"I never looked at him as a flawed hero. He's a good man with problems. We've all seen that when certain people have too much to drink this other side comes out. He has a tremendous ego, and he's a brilliant pilot but he has issues," explains Washington.
The actor immediately agreed to the role after reading the script in 2009.
"When I read it, it was so good, it was no-brainer. As soon as I finished it, I told my agent, 'Make a deal'. The role was good, but I hadn't read anything like that and obviously haven't played anything like that."
He didn't do any research into alcohol or substance addiction because Whip "doesn't think he has a problem", and reveals that there was no real alcohol on set. The whisky was replaced by watered-down tea, while the drugs were actually powdered milk.
"I don't usually drink on any movies. I can't work like that," he says.
"Years ago, right here in London, I did a movie called For Queen And Country and there was one scene where we were supposed to be drunk. As young actors, we actually had some drinks and we thought we were great, but the director was like, 'You guys were awful. What's wrong with you?' So that cured me of that. Getting drunk doesn't work."
Washington did prepare for the role by doing some training in a flight simulator.
"We were allowed by Delta Airlines to use their flight simulators, which was great, and I wish I could have taken one of those home. It's what the pilots practise in and was incredibly helpful," he says.
"It gave me a sense of knowing what I'm doing. I may have not been pushing the right button, but I looked like I knew what I was doing."
His brave demeanour waned during the filming of the crash scene, when the plane was turned upside down.
"I remember the first time they started rotating it and I started leaning over. I was like, 'Woah, turn back' because you had to figure out how to brace yourself and I started sliding. I thought I was going to fall out!" he recalls.
The film has not put him off flying though. "I've been on planes that have been struck by lightning and hit some pretty rough air. You know, the time to worry about flying is when you're on the ground," he says.
"There's no point worrying about it when you're in the air - it's too late. There's nothing you can do about it anyway. There was one particularly rough time on a private plane and I had to calm the flight attendant down."
Washington - who was born in Mount Vernon, near New York - is the son of a preacher man, but has always wanted to be an actor after the acting bug bit him at university.
"I never considered being a preacher. It was suggested to me to be one but it wasn't a plan of mine," he admits.
Instead, after graduating with a degree in drama and journalism, he started off in theatre and on the small screen, before getting his first Oscar nomination for his performance as South African anti-apartheid political activist Steven Biko in Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom in 1987.
Since then, he has played iconic roles such as Malcolm X in Spike Lee's biopic and world middleweight champion boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter in The Hurricane, and starred in more than 40 films.
"I'm not thinking, 'I've got to make sure they love me', you know? I don't worry about that. I just play the part and interpret the role," he explains.
In spite of his fame, Washington has remained down-to-earth while steering clear of tabloid attention.
"It's not natural to put a hat on and keep your head down, because you start to miss life.
"You know, if you pray for rain then you've got to deal with the mud too. That's right! Everything's a trade-off," he says.
Extra time - Airline disasters :: Airplane! (1980) - Robert Hays and Leslie Nielsen star in this parody of disaster films, which remains one of the greatest comedies of all time.
:: Con Air (1997) - Transporting hardened prisoners becomes a nightmare for Nicolas Cage and John Cusack in Simon West's action thriller.
:: Flightplan (2005) - Jodie Foster loses her young daughter on a flight in Robert Schwentke's tense thriller.
:: Red Eye (2005) - Rachel McAdams plays a hotel manager caught up in an assassination plot by a terrorist (Cillian Murphy) while aboard a red-eye flight to Miami.
:: Snakes On A Plane (2006) - David R Ellis' thriller-turned-cult classic sees CGI snakes taking over the flight, as Samuel L Jackson fights to save the day.
:: Flight opens in cinemas on Friday, February 1


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LAS VEGAS -- UCLA coach Steve Alford had plenty to be thankful for Thursday night.
His 19th-ranked Bruins' athleticism, offensive prowess and deep bench proved to be too much for Nevada in a 105-84 victory in the opening round of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Led by Jordan Adams and Zach LaVine, who each had 21 points, five players scored in double figures for the Bruins (6-0), who quickly erased an early five-point deficit and built a double-digit lead less than 10 minutes into the game.
UCLA's lead got as high as 19 in the first half, when the Bruins shot 16 of 25 (64 percent) from the field and 17 of 18 at the free throw line. They finished at 60.7 percent from the floor, including 10 of 20 from 3-point range, and 27 of 29 (93.1 percent) from the foul line.
"Any time you play well, you appreciate the effort," said Alford, in his first season at UCLA. "That's a maturity level, that when you've got somebody down 25 to 30 points, you take it to another level."
The Bruins used a 23-14 run to open the second half to extend their lead to 79-53 with 12:58 remaining. Nevada followed with a 7-0 run of its own, but could never get into an extended groove against UCLA's tenacious zone defense, which forced 16 turnovers and tied for the most the Wolf Pack have committed this season.
Conversely, the Bruins had 21 assists against 13 turnovers for the game. UCLA limited the Wolf Pack to 45 percent shooting from the field (27 of 60), while Nevada shot just 19 of 25 (76 percent) from the free throw line.
Ten players in all scored for UCLA, including Kyle Anderson, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his 12th double-double in 41 career games for the Bruins. Coming into the game, the 6-foot-9 sophomore was averaging 11.6 points and a team-best 9.8 rebounds.
"I hope that all of our guys are confident, not because of whether they score or make shots, but just by the way we play," Alford said. "When it's all relied on making shots, confidence can be a fragile deal. I've always believed that you got confidence because you know you can play, period."
Deonte Burton and Jerry Evans Jr. each scored 20 points for Nevada (3-4), while Michael Perez added 18.
It was the second consecutive 100-point game for the Bruins, who beat Tennessee-Chattanooga 106-65 on Sunday.
"We tried to change defenses and get them off of their rhythm, but we really didn't do a good job of that," Nevada coach David Carter said. "I'm not that deep in the front line, so when you get deeper you can't score. (And) when you are not getting any stops you can't run.
"I thought we were too tentative in the first half and the game got away from us."
After falling behind 7-2 only 2 minutes into the game, UCLA scored nine straight points in a 16-4 run to pull ahead 18-11 at the 13:06 mark. LaVine hit a pair of 3-pointers to spark the first spurt.
The freshman guard scored 10 of UCLA's first 25 points to help the Bruins extend their lead to 10 points midway through the first half. The Wolf Pack refused to go away early, though, scoring the next four points to cut the lead to 25-19. But that was the closest they would get the rest of the game.
Adams quickly ended Nevada's mini-run with a 3-pointer and the Bruins went on a 10-for-10 run from the free throw line to go back up by 12 with 5:29 left. The teams traded buckets before LaVine's double-handed, windmill slam on a fast break put UCLA up 42-28 with 4:21 left, putting an exclamation point on the first half.
"I take a lot of shots before games," LaVine said. "I feel confident with my shot right out of the gate. (And) once you get a dunk it gets you rolling a little more, and gets you a little bit more rhythm."
David Wear scored the Bruins' final nine points of the half to give UCLA a 56-39 lead at the break.
UCLA will play Northwestern on Friday, and the Wolf Pack will face Missouri.


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Renewed and RejuvenatedI felt my skin tighter just after a few days using this face peel system. The peel pads of the Step 1 feel rough and a little bit abrasive. The Step 2 pads are very soft and glide along the face smoothly. From the name, I was kind of expecting stinky pads and to make my face sting. But these pads has a mild scent, and give no irritation to my facial skin. I don't mind the two minute waiting time. ...read moreThese pads make my skin feeling exfoliated and renewed. Well, I've been suffering from adult acne, and no, this system has not stopped me from having new pimples. But I don't think it has caused any breakout either. Unfortunately, my acne spots and sun damage spots look almost the same. I am also not quite sure about wrinkles. Some of fine small wrinkles seem to look less visible, but it could be due to the anti-aging moisturizer that I use? What I notice for sure is that the skin texture. My face is definitely tighter and smoother overall. Amazing! The product is called "Daily" Face Peel, but I use about 3-4 times a week. I changed the usage frequency, not because of the price, but because of the strength of this face peel. I would not recommend this to people with very sensitive skin. True, I agree that this whole system is just too expensive to use every day. I won't probably buy continuously all the time unless I see a big difference on spots and my uneven skin tone. As of today I finished 20 out 30 applications, and I have one more complete set. I will update this review if any of my acne scars or sun damage fade substantially. But wow, it does a great job of making my face firmer and more radiant. — 6 years, 9 months agoluckybetty | 895 reviews
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GOODYEAR, Ariz.—A Cincinnati Reds media guide sits in Shin-Soo Choo's locker, which is nestled between those of a couple faces he doesn't need to learn by looking in the book.
Choo's neighbors are Joey Votto, whom he has gotten to know through interleague play, and Jason Donald, his teammate the previous three seasons with the Cleveland Indians. Choo and Donald are starting anew with the Reds after being traded from the Indians in the three-team offseason deal that sent pitching prospect Trevor Bauer from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Indians.
Choo, a native of South Korea who has played his entire major league career with the Indians outside of 32 plate appearances with the Seattle Mariners from 2005-06, glances at the pages in the media guide each day. He is trying to put faces with names so he can greet his new, lesser-known teammates as they trickle in.
"It's a little bit tough," Choo said Tuesday morning in a mostly empty clubhouse. "That's why I look in the media guide. I already know some, though."
That's because the Indians and Reds played six times a season during Choo's career. That allowed him to meet and interact with several Reds players, including Votto and second baseman Brandon Phillips. So it isn't a coincidence that Donald, Votto and Phillips (a few doors down) are his clubhouse neighbors.
But what isn't so familiar to Choo is his new position. The Reds were in need of a center fielder this offseason because prospect Billy Hamilton is probably a year away from making the team. With the asking prices of free agents B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn (at least early on) too high for the Reds' liking, the team decided the trade for Choo would have to suffice.
Choo has played only 10 games and just 83 innings in center during his eight big leagues seasons, and the advanced metrics don't paint a promising picture of his time there. But in right field, where he played the most with the Indians, the numbers are worse. So the Reds figure Choo can adapt to the move, especially since center field in Great American Ball Park never will be mistaken with the sprawling landscape in places like Coors Field or Turner Field.
"It's not easy for me," Choo admitted. "I can try the best I can, and maybe … no, I will get it with a lot of practice. I'll do a lot of extra work here and I'll be able to play (center field)."
While the trade came as a shock to Choo, the opportunity to play for a contender—Cincinnati is the team to beat in the NL Central—was a welcomed part of the move. And the adjustment will be eased by the fact that the Reds and Indians share a Cactus league facility.
"The trade was not easy. It was hard because I loved the Indians and Cleveland," Choo said. "But I've learned the business, and it's great to be here. Of course, (it's great) to be on a team that can win."


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In related news, CS Moore Studio invites San Diego Comic-Con attendees to booth #2800 where two new statues will debut. The first is a LIFE-SIZE Fathom Faux Bronze Statue. This beauty from Aspen Comics will rise a full 11 feet above the show floor, so fans can't miss it. CS Moore's will also be unveiling their fully-finished Angelus Statue based on the powerful Top Cow Productions character.
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CHRISTOPH VON DOHNÁNYI and RADU LUPU To Return To New York Philharmonic, 1/31-2/2
Christoph von Dohnányi will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct an all-Beethoven
program that includes the Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus; Piano Concerto No. 1, with
soloist Radu Lupu; and Symphony No. 5 on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Radu Lupu and Christoph von Dohnányi last appeared together at the Philharmonic in January
2011, performing Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1. In these performances, Mr. Lupu will
continue his survey of Beethoven's piano concertos. Praising Mr. Lupu's interpretations of
Beethoven, The New Yorker wrote that "the two sides of Beethoven's personality achieved perfect balance: as if with a gunshot, the poet became a hero."
The Saturday Matinee Concert February 2 at 2:00 p.m. will include Beethoven's Overture to The
Creatures of Prometheus and Symphony No. 5, as well as Brahms's String Sextet performed by
Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, Principal Second Violin Marc Ginsberg, Associate
PrincipAl Viola Rebecca Young, Assistant PrincipAl Viola Irene Breslaw, and cellists Maria
Kitsopoulos and Wei Yu. This performance continues the season's survey of Brahms, featuring
his complete symphonies and concertos and four of his chamber works on all of the Saturday
Matinee Concerts.
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Harvey Sachs, The Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence at the New York Philharmonic,
will introduce the program. Pre-Concert Talks are $7; discounts available for multiple
concerts, students, and groups. They take place one hour before each performance in the
Helen Hull Room, unless otherwise noted. Attendance is limited to 90 people. Information:
nyphil.org or (212) 875-5656.
? National and International Radio Broadcast
The program will be broadcast the week of February 20, 2013,* on The New York
Philharmonic This Week, a radio concert series syndicated weekly to more than 300 stations
nationally, and to 122 outlets internationally, by the WFMT Radio Network.
The 52-week series, hosted by actor Alec Baldwin, is generously underwritten by The
Kaplen Foundation, the Audrey Love Charitable Foundation, the National Endowment for
the Arts, and the Philharmonic's corporate partner, MetLife Foundation. The broadcast will
be available on the Philharmonic's Website, nyphil.org. The program is broadcast locally in the New York metropolitan area on 105.9 FM WQXR on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.
*Check local listings for broadcast and program information.
Christoph von Dohnányi is recognized as one of the world's pre-eminent orchestral and opera
conductors. His appointments have included opera directorships in Frankfurt and Hamburg and principal orchestral conducting posts in Germany and Paris. He enjoys a longstanding
partnership with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, where he is honorary conductor for life and served as principal conductor and artistic advisor for ten years. He is also renowned for his legendary 20-year tenure as music director of The Cleveland Orchestra.
Mr. Dohnányi began the 2012-13 season at Tanglewood, leading the opening concert of the
Boston Symphony Orchestra's 75th-anniversary summer season and three additional BSO
concerts in August. He led season-opening concerts at Milan's Teatro alla Scala and
for Orchestre de Paris, and he conducted the Philharmonia Orchestra in Bruckner's Symphony
No. 8. In the spring of 2013, he leads the Israel Philharmonic in Schoenberg's opera Moses und Aron and returns to the Philharmonia for Beethoven's Eroica Symphony. In North America, Mr. Dohnányi leads subscription weeks with the New York Philharmonic, National Symphony in Washington D.C., and The Cleveland Orchestra, and leads multiple weeks with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Symphony.
Recent highlights include concerts with Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; the
complete Brahms symphonies with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; a Philharmonia Orchestra
residence in Vienna's Musikverein and U.S. tour; guest appearances with The Cleveland
Orchestra; and dates with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, where he conducted two all-Brahms programs in summer 2011. Mr. Dohnányi frequently leads productions at the world's great opera houses, including Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna State Opera, Berlin, and Paris.
He has led the Vienna Philharmonic in Salzburg Festival appearances, including the world
premieres of Henze's Die Bassariden and Cerha's Baal. He appears regularly with the Zurich
Opera and with the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Christoph von Dohnányi has made many critically acclaimed recordings for London/Decca with The Cleveland Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. With the Vienna Philharmonic he
recorded a variety of symphonic works and a number of operas, including Beethoven's Fidelio, Berg's Wozzeck and Lulu, Strauss's Salome, and Wagner's The Flying Dutchman.
With The Cleveland Orchestra, his discography includes concert performances and recordings of Wagner's Die Walküre and Das Rheingold; the complete symphonies of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schumann; symphonies by Bruckner, Dvorak, Mahler, Mozart, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky; and works by Bartók, Berlioz, Ives, Varèse, and Webern.
After winning the Van Cliburn (1966) and Leeds Piano Competitions (1969), pianist Radu Lupu
made his first major American appearances in 1972 with The Cleveland Orchestra under Daniel Barenboim in New York, and with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Carlo Maria Giulini.
Concerts with the New York Philharmonic soon followed. In the 2012-13 season, Mr. Lupu
performs concertos with the London, Chicago, St. Louis, and Boston symphony orchestras, and Orchestre de Paris. He continues his cycle of the Beethoven piano concertos at the new concert hall in Helsinki with the Finnish Chamber Orchestra. He plays recitals in Paris, Geneva, Genoa, Turin, New York's Carnegie Hall, Aix-en-Provence, Vicenza, and the Brescia and Bergamo Festivals. He will undertake his tenth tour of Japan and will perform in Seoul, South Korea.
Mr. Lupu has made more than 20 recordings for London/Decca, including the complete
Beethoven concertos with the Israel Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta, the complete Mozart violin and piano sonatas with Szymon Goldberg, and solo recordings of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. His London/Decca releases of Schubert's Sonatas, D. 960 and 664, won a Grammy Award in 1995.
Born in Romania in l945, Mr. Lupu began studying the piano at age six with Lia Busuioceanu.
At age 12 he made his public debut with a complete program of his own music, continuing his
studies for several years with Florica Muzicescu and Cella Delavrance. In l96l he won a
scholarship to the Moscow State Conservatory, where he studied with Heinrich Neuhaus and his son, Stanislav Neuhaus. During his seven years at the Moscow Conservatory he won first prize in the l967 Enescu International Competition. In 1989 and again in 2006, he was awarded the prestigious "Abbiati" prize, given by the Italian Critics' Association. He is also the recipient of the 2006 Premio Internazionale Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli award.
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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelPrivate hotel-within-a-hotel by Santa Fe city center
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Close to shopping
On the edge of Downtown Santa Fe, this 3-Story boutique hotel in the Guadalupe Art District is near the historic Santa Fe Plaza, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and the Convention Center.
Butler service
The Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa Fe provides complimentary butler service from early morning until late night - your butler will fulfill even your most exacting needs or requests.Guests enjoy an enhanced Continental breakfast and evening wine and cheese in a private lounge with an adjacent patio.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
A private lounge at Hacienda At Hotel Santa Fe is the setting for complimentary hot and cold breakfast, and an adjacent patio has a kiva fireplace. Guests can listen to the piano or read a complimentary newspaper. Floor butlers are on call from early morning until late evening.
The spa features 5 treatment rooms available for a range of holistic services (surcharge), and an outdoor spa tub is open year-round. Guests also have access to the facilities at the adjacent hotel, including a regional fine-dining restaurant, free area shuttle, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor splash pool. Free WiFi, free parking, and babysitting (surcharge) are provided.
This is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Spa tub
- Concierge services
- Free breakfast
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 6
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 35
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Babysitting or childcare
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Restaurant
- Number of floors - 3
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free WiFi
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Free reception
- Year Built 2002
- Free area shuttle
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor pool
- Health club
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Fireplace
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Pillowtop mattress
- iPod docking station
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Room service (24 hours)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
Where to Eat
A complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet is provided each morning.
A hosted wine and cheese reception is held daily in the Hacienda Lounge from 4:30 PM to 7 PM (subject to change).
Amaya - Located in the adjacent hotel, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in regional cuisine and game meats, including elk, buffalo, and venison. Patio dining is available seasonally, and guests can reserve a large teepee located on the patio (surcharge). Fireside beverage service is available from Amaya's lobby bar, where live Native American flute music is featured Thursday through Sunday evenings. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservation required in Summer.
Room Service is available 24 hours a day.
Nearby Things to Do
The Hacienda & Spa at Hotel Santa Fe has a year-round outdoor spa tub, and guests have access to the facilities at the adjacent hotel, including a seasonal outdoor pool and spa tub.
The 18-hole championship golf course at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe is 10 miles from the hotel. Winter sports, hiking, and mountain biking are available at the Santa Fe National Forest, 20 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Lose yourself in a Native American inspired treatment that draws on ancient healing techniques using indigenous plants and herbs to evoke a sense of renewed energy and spirit. The spa has 5 treatment rooms and a range of services.
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
- Dogs only
- 2 per room
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee: USD 19.00 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Spa tub access
- Fitness center access
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Shuttle service
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- Faxes
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
- Concierge/valet service
- Parking
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Hacienda Hotel Santa Fe
- Hacienda Santa Fe
- Hotel Santa Fe
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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It was way back in September that Dennis challenged all of us at Vermont Woods Studios Fine Furniture to help support our economy by promising to buy American Made gifts for Christmas. A lot of ups and downs have happened since then with our Made in America Holiday Shopping Challenge.
But regardless of all that, we had a mission in the office and that was to learn more about American companies and the things they make–and to support them with our Christmas shopping budgets. And to see if we could start a movement where others would do the same. Thanks to ABC that has happened.
So our office Christmas party was yesterday and fortunately it was a Yankee Swap (because it's possible that some of us are on the naughty list). Anyway we all gave gifts that were made in America:
A bottle of Kendall Jackson California wine, a Harley Davidson beer mug, a handcarved wooden letter opener (Ken picked that one out, of course), a Cangles bracelet made out of recycled soda cans, a handmade glass ornament, a paperwhite bulb, Vermont made goat's milk caramels (yum!), a Vermont made silk scarf and a cool necklace that has a hidden pen in it.
If you haven't had your holiday office party yet, it's not too late! See if your colleagues will go for an American made theme. Then let us know what you bought either in the comments section below or on our facebook.
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I'm not originally from NJ, but I just passed my 8 year anniversary of moving to NJ. Over the last 8 years, I have come to appreciate what the Wildwoods mean to so many people, including now myself.
The History of the Wildwoods is steeped in classic "dark" attractions like Dracula's Castle, The Golden Nugget, Haunted House, Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, Keystone Cops and many more. All of these attractions continued to change and develop over time and are now part of our collective past.
Ghost Ship was the resurrection of the classic boardwalk dark attraction. Like its predecessors, it will continue to change, get better, scarier and different as the years go by. Even through its initial season, room changes were added, tricks tweaked, modified and even removed. If you had the chance to experience the Ghost Ship at the beginning and end of the season, it wasn't the same attraction.
Much to our surprise, Ghost Ship was selected as one of five finalists on an esteemed list of new theme park attractions for 2010, it is a sheer delight to be in the presence of Harry Potter and King Kong. But what does the inclusion of Ghost Ship really say about the Wildwoods, "America's Boardwalk" and the millions of people that call the Wildwoods their premier vacation destination?
The Wildwoods are home to America's Boardwalk and classic seaside resort. Even to this day much of the thrill, sights and sounds of the boardwalk remains the same as it did years ago. Yes, some rides have changed, the music is newer and the people do not dress up in full suits to promenade on the boardwalk, but the culture that the boardwalk instilled in the country is still very prominent every summer day and night.
The award isn't just another plaque or trophy. It's an affirmation of The Wildwoods on a national stage, a rebirth of those classic haunted attractions that added to the culturally uniqueness of The Wildwoods. The award will bring national attention back to this unique destination and the classic haunted attraction experience. It isn't about video games, holographic images, or surround sound; it's about getting the crap scared out of you! A win isn't just for us here at the pier; it's really for all of you that call the Wildwood Boardwalk your home away from home. After all it really is your boardwalk— we just happen to be its current caretakers.
I would encourage each of you to take a few minutes and vote for the Ghost Ship, we promise this year we are making it even more terrifying that the last, and if you need another reason to vote, do it for the hundreds of workers, companies and individuals that spent countless hours resurrecting this unique attraction that will surely evolve into a boardwalk classic.


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45 Mbps U-verse Internet Service Arrives in 40 Additional Markets
More Customers Can Connect With Faster U-verse Internet Speeds, Thanks to AT&T's Project VIP Investment
Dallas, Texas, August 26, 2013
AT&T* U-verse customers in 40 markets across 15 states can now get home High Speed Internet at speeds of up to 45 Mbps downstream and up to 6 Mbps upstream. U-verse High Speed Internet Power is now available to eligible AT&T U-verse residential and small business customers in:
- Birmingham, AL
- Huntsville-Decatur-Florence, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Jacksonville, FL
- Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Orlando, FL
- West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Champaign, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Indianapolis, IN
- South Bend-Elkhart, IN
- Louisville, KY
- Baton Rouge, LA
- New Orleans Metro, LA
- Detroit, MI
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- Grand Rapids, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Biloxi-Gulfport, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Charlotte, NC
- Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Charleston, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Chattanooga, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Green Bay-Appleton, WI
- Madison, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
AT&T's expansion of faster U-verse Internet speeds is part of AT&T's Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment plan announced last fall to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting its customers' growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based services. Also, as part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to upgrade top tier U-verse speeds to up to 100 Mbps in the future.
U-verse Power is available to eligible residential customers at introductory rates as low as $49.95** per month for up to 24 months when bundled with qualifying TV and voice services. Current, eligible U-verse Internet residential customers can upgrade their package and receive $10 off their bill for 12 months. Customers can get more information at att.com/uverse.
Small businesses interested in U-verse Power pricing and packages can call 800-321-2000; go to att.com/smallbusiness; or contact their authorized AT&T sales representative. In addition, small businesses can purchase Business U-verse TV packages, which include promotional pricing available through December 2013.
U-verse Power was first launched in California and Nevada. AT&T plans to expand to more markets on an ongoing basis.
More Choice, More Features
AT&T U-verse is an integrated bundle of IP services that include AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. U-verse Internet offers more speed options and includes wireless home networking capability. U-verse Internet packages include access to more than 32,000 hot spots on the nation's largest Wi-Fi network***, so customers can stay connected at home or on-the-go.
Residential customers who bundle U-verse TV and Internet services enjoy several innovative applications. For example, U-verse TV and Internet customers can use their smartphone as a remote control with AT&T U-verse Easy Remote; access country content including live performances, artist interviews, music videos and original content with Country Deep; sync their smartphone or tablet to their TV to access a number of U-verse Enabled apps; and more. AT&T U-verse is also the only national provider in the United States to offer a fully-integrated Wireless Receiver, allowing customers to watch TV in virtually any room in the home, even where there's not a TV outlet.
U-verse customers have the flexibility to choose the services in their bundle, including U-verse Internet, U-verse TV, U-verse Voice and even AT&T wireless services for significant savings.
AT&T U-verse TV is the fastest growing TV provider in the U.S. **** with a nearly $12 billion annualized revenue stream less than seven years since its initial launch in 2006. AT&T U-verse TV was recently named the Frost & Sullivan Video Company of the Year and has been recognized with numerous innovation awards. For additional information on AT&T U-verse — or to find out if it's available in your area — visit www.att.com/u-verse.


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Arrieta to likely make one more rehab start in Minors
CHICAGO -- Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta will likely make one more Minor League rehab start before he's ready to join the big league team.
Arrieta, slowed this spring by tightness in his right shoulder, made his fourth rehab start on Monday for Class A Daytona and threw 94 pitches over 5 2/3 innings.
"I felt really good," he said Tuesday at Wrigley Field. "I was uncomfortable throughout the first couple [innings] but settled in nicely as things went on and started to feel like I knew how to get some of those guys out. I got to 94 pitches and that was where the mark was and I feel really good today."
The last outing of Spring Training for starting pitchers is usually a shorter one, and that's where Arrieta is in his progression. With Arrieta still needing time to rehab, Carlos Villanueva will stay in the rotation, manager Rick Renteria said.
Arrieta did serve up three home runs on Monday, but said the wind was blowing out in Clearwater, Fla.
"I still need to be more efficient with my changeup," Arrieta said. "It's tough in those type of situations trying to force it when it's not necessary. I still got to throw everything, got built up and feel good today and those are the most important signs."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Break the Mold: The New HTC One from AT&T Brings Your Mobile World to Life
Dallas, Texas, February 19, 2013
Today, AT&T* announced its plans to carry HTC's global flagship smartphone, the new HTC One®. The HTC One offers a new perspective on smartphones with HTC Sense innovations that allow you to use your smartphone in ways you never could before – bringing your memories, experiences and interactions to life.
The HTC One is 4G LTE enabled, allowing customers to take advantage of the latest wireless technology to achieve ultra-fast speeds. AT&T has the nation's largest 4G network covering 288 million people.** At launch, AT&T will offer the HTC One in silver and black, and customers will have the option to choose between 32GB or 64GB memory variants.
"As our lives become increasingly mobile, our smartphones play the vital role of keeping us connected to the things we value most in life," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president-Devices, AT&T. "The HTC One's revolutionary way of tapping into your day-to-day activities and creating a truly personalized experience, combined with AT&T's lightning fast 4G LTE network, make sure you have access to the information you want, when you need it."
Real-Time Connections
While a typical app may pique your interest, HTC BlinkFeed™ engrosses you in customized content and real-time updates streamed live on your home screen. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates your content from a variety of media sources, serving up fresh content all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and web sites.
A Living Photo Gallery
Anyone can take a photo, but HTC Zoe™ on the HTC One lets you grab the entire moment and bring it to life in three-second snippets. Special moments like birthdays and sporting events can be captured in Zoes, photos and videos then uniquely displayed in a living gallery that you can set to music and special effects. AT&T Locker helps you hold onto those memories no matter where you are. You can automatically store photos, videos and documents securely in the cloud, so you can access and share from your smartphone or computer. The HTC UltraPixel Camera with a breakthrough sensor gathers 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors and delivers outstanding low-light performance.
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Boasting a powerful 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, and zero-gap aluminum unibody with a 4.7-inch full HD (1080p) screen, the HTC One helps you run games and other applications easily. Dual front-facing speakers and a built-in amplifier bring music, movies and games alive in a way unrivaled by other smartphones. Since the speakers are on the front of the device, you no longer have to worry about muffled sound when setting your phone down. HTC BoomSound™ on the HTC One provides richer, clearer sound with less distortion, as well as the authentic sound experience you expect from built-in Beats by Dr. Dre Audio.
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Not only does HTC One let you take your favorite music, movies and TV shows with you anywhere, but it also serves as your interactive TV Guide and remote control. HTC SenseTV™ can be set up in a few simple steps and gives you the ability to access electronic program guides and control a set-top box, including AT&T U-verse®, and home theatre right from your phone's screen. Not sure what you want to watch? With SenseTV, you can search for content by categories including movies, TV shows, sports, social media and more.
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|He holds a PhD in Akkadian Language and Literature (Toronto, 2004; minors Semitic Linguistics and Sumerian), an M.Div. (Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, 1994) and a B. Math/Computer Science (Waterloo, 1984). His dissertation topic was "Abum-waqar and his Circle: A Prosopographical Study," a study of economic and related documents from the city of Larsa under Rim-Sîn
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NEW YORK -- Nationals manager Matt Williams stopped short of saying that he would platoon Danny Espinosa and Asdrubal Cabrera at second base. However, Williams said he would like to give Espinosa playing time.
The switch-hitting Espinosa is hitting .217 for the season, but has a .299 batting average from the right side of the plate. Since Cabrera arrived in a trade from the Indians on Aug. 1, Espinosa has received two starts at second when facing left-handers.
"We want to make sure Danny stays as fresh as possible with his at-bats," Williams said. "It's an opportunity that when we [face] a lefty starter, we want to get him playing time. Does that mean a platoon, strictly? No. But it's important for [Espinosa] to have at-bats and play. He has been playing really well. He is hitting well right-handed. He plays a great second base and all of that. If opportunities are there to hit right-handed against lefties ... we might as well take advantage of it."
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Win's a win I s'pose, still not looking encouraging
Gives them a lot to work on in practice, so that's something.
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beats losing
Ricardo Allen is a stud. Could be first team all big ten. Bolden looked good and Wigs is money if they need a huge kick.
Hopefully they build off the win. This team should be 3-0 come time for ND
Hope has got to go.
Kyle Adams made the Bears beating out long time vet Dez Clark. Plain and simple Adams out played him. The Bears had 5 UDFA make the team that is an insane number. I am happy the Bears made the right decision keeping Adams he played his *** off and earned the job.
It was not a pretty win, but for those of us at the game...we will take it. They darn well better have won after we baked out there for 4 hours or so.
Oh and Bolden looked pretty good, as did Allen sans the fumble. I though TerBush was good on the last drive, hopefully that continues.
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Our defense looked bad at times particularly on 3rd downs, pass plays, and runs to the perimeter, we are really going to have to work on this if we want to be close to making a bowl game this year...
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Only 3rd downs, pass plays, and outside runs? That's not bad...
On the bright side, Bolden looked pretty awesome, definitely back to top form. Sure it was against MTSU (who was a bowl team, barely, but still), but behind what looked like a pretty lackluster line 17/120 was pretty impressive. Shavers looked pretty solid too.
Wish Hope & Co'd use a Tressel-esque gameplan and turn us into a running team.
I hope next game we look better overall I would really like to see us in a bowl game again..
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My god, chairs!
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Sigh. I dunno, karma I guess after MTSU outplaying us in week 1 and winning the way we did.
WTF... thats all I can say. had a feeling we were going to miss it, didn't think it would get blocked though... for some reason it just seemed rushed and unorganized even though we had a lot of time and were lined up correctly... our defense is bad, especially against the pass, we will need to make changes soon, or MTSU could be the only game that we win all year.
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Nice indeed. Nicer than our football team.
I don't think I'd be opposed to that.
How about that Kerrigan guy?!
Yep, that was the lone bright light of a horrible football weekend.
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Go through active NFL rosters, there's PLENTY of Purdue talent on them, the majority of them starters. In the NFL. Granted, the vast amount of them are either QBs or DE/OLBs, but the talent is there and has been there. I don't even dislike Hope's recruiting, I haven't looked it up but I'd imagine he's doing just as well there as Tiller did and with even less to get those guys to WL on. Not that either was pulling major coups in that area, unless you count guys that never saw the field for Tiller.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is, if Hope's not fired at season's end and Kevin Sumlin's not offered the job then I'm ready to call for Burke to be replaced. It's a lot like IU with Lynch, I genuinely like Hope, think he has the best interests for his players and the school in mind at all times, he just isn't good enough a coach. I'm not asking for double digit wins and Rose Bowl contention, just yearly bowls. There's absolutely no reason for ANY Big Ten school to not expect that from their coach.
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http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m...090511aad.htmlSome 18 former Purdue football players are on NFL rosters as the 2011 season opens this week. Sixteen different clubs have Boilermaker alums; the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers are the only teams with more than one.
Newcomers: Two Boilermakers who completed their eligibility last season are active - linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, the Washington Redskins' first-round draft pick, and tight end Kyle Adams, who made the Chicago Bears roster as an undrafted free agent.
New Places: Two former Purdue defensive standouts are with two teams - defensive end Ray Edwards signed with the Atlanta Falcons after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, and safety Bernard Pollard hooked up with the Baltimore Ravens. Pollard previously played with the Kansas City Chiefs (2006-08) and Houston Texans (2009-10).
Cradle of Quarterbacks: Drew Brees begins his sixth season with the New Orleans Saints, while Kyle Orton and Curtis Painter are in their third season with the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts.
Den of Defensive Ends: No fewer than six former defensive ends are with NFL clubs: Cliff Avril (Detroit Lions), Edwards, Kerrigan, Rob Ninkovich (New England), Shaun Phillips (San Diego) and Anthony Spencer (Dallas Cowboys). Kerrigan, Ninkovich, Phillips and Spencer now each play linebacker. Meanwhile, two former defensive tackles - Ryan Baker and Mike Neal - now are ends with the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers.
O Line Vets: Tackle Matt Light enters his 11th season with the New England, center Nick Hardwick his ninth season with San Diego, guard-center Uche Nwaneri his fifth season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and tackle Mike Otto his fifth season with the Tennessee Titans.
Former First Rounders: The Boilermakers have had three first-round draft picks in the past five seasons: Spencer with Dallas in 2007, tight end Dustin Keller with the New York Jets in 2008 and Kerrigan with Washington in 2011.


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by Jikan » Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:26 pm
The OBC (with major centers at Shasta Abbey & Throssel Hole and elsewhere) has come up tangentially and indirectly in many discussions at DW. So far, this has only produced diffuse and disconnected claims, occasional contradictions, and accusations of misrepresentation. None of that is productive.
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HALF MOON BAY -- If you're going to do something, do it right. The first team trophy in the history of Middletown High School girls' wrestling is of the championship variety after the Mustangs' victory on Friday at the Peninsula Tournament in Half Moon Bay.
Middletown edged out Scotts Valley for the team title while Terra Nova of Pacifica came in third among the 20-plus teams entered.
"When they announced that Scotts Valley was second, everyone started yelling," Middletown coach Brian Hunt said. "They went as crazy as I did."
Five Mustangs finished fourth or better in the respective weight classes. Winners were Sierra Egger, who went 4-0 with four pins at 114 pounds, and Jessie Flynn, who went 2-0 with two pins at 189 pounds. Maria Castaldo finished third at 103 pounds and BriAnne Nelson (122) and Kaylee Arviso (138) added fourth-place finishes.
Also for the Mustangs, Karen Castellanos came in fifth at 126 pounds, Isabella Quintana-Ocken was fifth at 138 pounds, and Vanessa Tacla was eighth at 138 pounds.
"The newcomers all did real well and the veterans were wrestling at a top level," Hunt said. "It was great to see and we're going to build off of it. It was amazing."
A junior varsity boys' tournament also took place in the same location Friday and Middletown's Noah Williams placed fourth at 120 pounds.
Middletown's varsity boys compete today in the Green and Gold Tournament at San Marin High School in Novato.
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Brunonia Barry's compelling and acclaimed second novel, which followed her bestselling debut, The Lace Reader, is now on sale tomorrow, 3/22, in paperback, making The Map of True Places an ideal spring book club choice! To celebrate we are:
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2) Offering Salem's own Sweet Sloops candy to the first 25 groups who tell us that they'll read The Map of True Places this spring or summer!
A respected Boston psychotherapist, Zee Finch has come a long way from a motherless childhood spent stealing boats. But the actions of a patient throw Zee into emotional chaos and take her back to places she though she'd left behind.
What starts as a brief visit home to Salem begins a larger journey. Suddenly having to care for her ailing father after his longtime companion moves out, Zee must come to terms with a strained and awkward relationship that has always been marked by half-truths and haunted by the untimely death of her mother. Overwhelmed by her new role, Zee must destroy the existing map of her life and chart a new course—one that will guide her not only into her future but into her past as well.
"Masterfully woven…The Map of True Places is a gripping quest for truth that kept me reading at the edge of my seat to the very last page."—Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice
Set your reminder for the Book Club Girl on Air show with Brunonia Barry on April 20th. I have 10 copies of the paperback to give away to the first 10 people who comment below that they'd like to participate in the show on April 20th.
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LAKEPORT -- A judge Monday granted prosecutors' request to drop the manslaughter charge against a Middletown man who allegedly caused a fatal crash south of Hidden Valley Lake last spring after choking on beef.
Judge Michael S. Lunas made the decision after senior deputy district attorney John Langan said the Lake County DA's Office wanted to dismiss the case against Adam Joseph Norton "in the interest of justice."
Norton, who appeared at the Lake County Courthouse Monday morning, was "relieved" after the dismissal, according to his public defender, Jay Boslin. "He felt there was no negligence," Boslin said.
Prosecutors charged Norton, 35, with one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence stemming from the June 18 collision that killed Clearlake resident Marty Victor Marks.
Norton reportedly told authorities he swerved into oncoming traffic on Highway 29 south of Hidden Valley Lake after choking on a piece of tri-tip.
Marks, 60, was approaching in the opposite direction and could not avoid the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Langan contended the highway collision was clearly caused by distracted driving but noted that prosecuting the case could have proved especially difficult because the distraction wasn't the result of an act specifically outlawed, such as using a cellphone.
As a result, Lake County DA Don Anderson determined "the likelihood of conviction was very low," according to Langan. "These can be very difficult cases to win, and we have to be mindful of that," Langan added.
Monday marked Norton's third court appearance in the case. He faced up to one year in county jail if convicted.
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text: This isn't totally related, but I heard a great interview on the radio last May between Jeff Van Gundy and Michael Reghi during the Boston-Cleveland series. Van Gundy was adamant that it is a mistake for coaches to "cross-match" on defense, and I'm guessing that a lot of coaches probably feel the same way. So that's what I mean by supporting O'Brien's decision to take Hibbert out of the game in the final stretch (as long as Miller was on the floor) and to put McRoberts at the 5. I know a lot of people may disagree with that but chalk it up to an honest disagreement I guess. As for the issue of how McRoberts should have gotten more playing time a year ago, I generally disagree with that as I discussed earlier. I see where you're coming from though. But I think O'Brien has been pretty clear that he doesn't want McRoberts to be Troy Murphy... Shoot the occasional three, sure, but his stated role is to run the floor, hustle, rebound, defend, make smart passes, etc. I personally feel that McRoberts may be better suited to a role off the bench if/when Hansbrough improves. In short, I miss Jeff Foster..


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Itching is a common symptom during pregnancy. There are no bumps or lesions on the skin; it just itches. Nearly 20% of all pregnant women suffer from itching, often in the last weeks of pregnancy, but it can occur at any time. As your uterus has grown and filled your pelvis, your abdominal skin and muscles have stretched. Itchiness is a natural consequence. Use cooling lotions or ask your doctor about taking antihistamines.
Your skin will need some extra care during your pregnancy. To accommodate the baby growing inside of you, your skin will need to stretch. If you put on weight quickly, or if you have multiple babies, your skin will stretch fast and you have a higher chance of developing stretch marks. Stretch marks occur when the elastin in your skin can't stretch fast enough, resulting in damage to the collagen below. A clear, red or even pocked skin will result - and last throughout your lifetime. To prevent stretch marks, keep yourself hydrated with plenty of fluids. Get lots of exercise to help moderate the weight gain. Use a lotion with vitamin E and rub it over your abdomen at least once a day. Nothing will guarantee you won't end up with stretch marks, but these suggestions might reduce the severity of them.
It may be hard to believe, but if your baby were delivered now, it would have a chance of surviving. Some of the greatest advances in medicine have been in the care of premature babies. No one wants a baby to deliver this early, but with new treatment methods, such as ventilators, monitors and medication, a baby does have a chance of surviving.
Baby is 34.6 cm long and weighs 660 grams. Your baby's spine will form this week. The spine is a very complex system, with rings, joints and ligaments all forming to work together to form the backbone. The cartilage will grow harder and become bones in the spinal column. All 100+ bones will be in place, but very small at this point. Make sure you are eating foods rich in folic acid, as this nutrient is said to prevent many spinal cord defects. Orange juice is a great source for your necessary daily intake of folic acid.
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OLEDs are thin panels that can be integrated into luminaires, architectural building materials, and furniture to create seamless lighting design experiences.
Corning has helped enable lighting solutions since 1879 with the encasement of the original incandescent light bulb created by Thomas Edison. Now, nearly 140 years later, Corning continues to challenge the boundaries of the lighting industry through its involvement with OLED lighting. Corning is collaborating with OLEDWorks, creators of world class, cost-effective lighting solutions, to bring OLED lighting to market.
Corning's relationship with OLEDWorks began last April with the announcement of a collaboration agreement to create unique and conformable next generation OLED Lighting solutions using Corning® Willow® Glass that is thin, lightweight and cool to touch. Unlike traditional panel lighting, OLED lighting offers the unique design of luminaires which can be conformed to a curved surface.
Corning and OLEDWorks are working together to create unique and conformable next generation OLED lighting using thin, lightweight Corning® Willow® Glass.
Corning and OLEDWorks are working together to create unique and conformable next generation OLED lighting using thin, lightweight Corning® Willow® Glass.
To help promote the benefits of OLED lighting technology, Corning and OLEDWorks recently launched a contest that offers designers, including students and emerging professional designers an opportunity to design the next generation of lighting based OLED technology that can be integrated into luminaires, architecture, building materials, and furniture to create a seamless lighting design experience. The contest kicked off on April 8 and will run through June 30.
"We hope this contest would provide designers and architects with a great opportunity to take a closer look at OLED Lighting offerings and more importantly where they see themselves using it in the future," said Dr. Dipak Chowdhury, division vice president & program director, OLED Lighting.
OLED lighting panels also enable low-glare, are cool to touch and can be utilized in a variety of lighting applications for hospitability and retail spaces. They can also be transparent when turned off or mirror like which opens up additional interior design opportunities for walls or vanity mirrors.
"We believe that the design community will be really excited about the possibilities that OLED lighting enables," Dipak said. "Our relationship with OLEDWorks, their expertise with OLEDS and extensive industry contacts, along with Corning's expertise with specialty glass are helping to make this a reality."
Corning and OLEDWorks are actively working towards the development of the first end-market applications of Willow Glass as part of an OLED lighting application.
"When people first see beautiful OLED light quality from only a millimeter-thick glass it is almost like magic," said Michael Boroson, Chief Technology Officer. "With Corning's Willow Glass, the substrate is so thin that the light almost floats freely. Corning's specialty glass expertise is unsurpassed and we are excited to work with them to open up new lighting paradigms for designers."


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Spain 'character' gives Lopetegui confidence
Saturday 26 January 2013
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If Spain are to retain their UEFA European Under-21 Championship crown this summer then Julen Lopetegui's squad will need to display the same levels of "personality, character and conviction" that helped them reach the finals.
That requirement is particularly pertinent given the makeup of their group, which contains two recent U21 tournament winners – Germany and the Netherlands – and Russia, making their first finals appearance in 14 years. As difficult as Group B undoubtedly is, Lopetegui, who succeeded Luis Milla as coach in August, is taking heart from the qualities his squad showed in booking their place in Israel.
"The team have been brilliant," Lopetegui, whose side beat Denmark 8-1 on aggregate in the play-offs after topping their qualifying round group, told UEFA.com. "They respected our style of play in all the matches, irrespective of any difficulties we encountered, what pitch we were playing on, the opponent we were facing or the different conditions.
"That made us competitive and made us win matches in a brilliant way," added the 46-year-old former Spain goalkeeper. "The team have a lot of personality to deal with difficult moments and matches. In the key moments of matches, when you're really playing for the result, the team have shown a lot of personality, character and conviction. So we are happy with how qualification went and happy to be in Israel."
To hear more from Lopetegui, including why different U21 generations should not be compared and how his squad are developing, watch the video above.


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Getting root lift and volume can be a challenge for most professional stylists, according to Rocky Vitelli, Farouk Systems Global Artistic Board Member. "When the hair is healthy, heavy or even light, it sometimes looks flat and lifeless." To combat this situation, Vitelli has come up with a twist on a standard remedy. "Building hold at the base is key," he says. "I spray a root lifting product on the top and bottom of a 1 1/2 inch section, lift to above 90 degress, overdirect and use medium tension to get perfect results."
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