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Do you take melatonin pills to help you deal with frustrating periods of bad sleep? Have you taken more than the recommended amount and are worried about what might happen to you?
In this article you'll find out about the known side effects that can arise from taking melatonin.
I'll also explain why there's still some debate about what the recommended dose should be, and what would be considered an overdose.
Did you know?
Melatonin works differently from most sleeping pills, and isn't always effective for insomnia. If you're not sure if it's right for you or your family, you might like to read these articles:
Is melatonin safe?
Many people view melatonin as a safe sleep aid, and in fact a safe way to tackle a surprisingly wide range of health conditions.
This is mainly because melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the body, and also because it isn't as powerful as many prescription sleep aids.
Even though synthetic melatonin is similar to that produced in your body, it doesn't come without risks though. And like many medications, you still need to be careful even if it's available over the counter in your country.
The bottom line is that taking more than the recommended amount isn't known to cause death. However, it can cause health problems in some cases, so it's worth being aware of what to look out for.
How much is an overdose?
If we define 'overdose' as an amount which is too much and usually dangerous, it's not an easy question to answer.
There are reports of people taking just a few milligrams and feeling unwell; others have taken hundreds of milligrams and been absolutely fine.
Melatonin seems to affect people differently, with no standard dosage level which causes most people problems. A second issue is that melatonin doesn't have an official recommended dosage in most countries.
That said, most doctors and researchers say you should take no more than 5 mg a day in most cases. And preferably much less if it's taken for sleep problems. This was also a common maximum dosage level I found in my review of over the counter sleep aids.
Despite often seeing doses between 3 mg and 5 mg on labels, doctors often suggest that you take the lowest dosage at first, as this may well give the effect you need.
And in fact, it's thought that even 3 mg is considerably more than necessary in most cases.
Why isn't there a standard recommended dosage?
Melatonin is marketed and sold as a dietary supplement or natural remedy. So it hasn't undergone the rigorous testing of organizations such as the Food and Drugs Administration in the United States.
Therefore, there's no central body to say exactly how many milligrams you should take. So you're left to trust the advice of anyone else who speaks up on the matter.
What do doctors recommend?
Some good advice from the University of Maryland Medical Center recommends taking a dose as close as possible to that which the body produces. And the body usually produces less than 0.3 mg per day.
They also suggest that a dose of 1 to 3 mg an hour before bed works fine for most adults. But even as little as 0.1 to 0.3 mg might work. If that dosage doesn't work after a few days, you can increase it to 5 or 6 mg.
Even though melatonin is available over the counter in many countries, you should discuss it with your doctor first. They can tell you if it will be safe for you, and recommend the right dosage based on your medical history.
Is melatonin safe at these low doses?
Research in 2005 concluded that taking melatonin at low doses is safe for periods of 3 months or less.
More recently, the Mayoclinic also stated that it's safe at doses between 1 and 20mg for up to 3 months. They also suggest that it's safe for children to take long-term in recommended doses.
Even at these low doses, however, you may still experience side effects. Safe doesn't necessarily mean no side effects – it just means that it probably won't cause most people any serious problems.
What might happen if you take a melatonin overdose?
So what happens if you have a bottle of 3mg melatonin pills with instructions to take one before bed, but you take two or three times that amount, or even more?
According to most research, you shouldn't be in any great danger if you take a small melatonin overdose.
And in fact, it's common for people to take a pill too soon before bed, decide it isn't working fast enough and take another one. Then in the night to wake up and take yet another.
Whilst this may not cause you too much trouble, it's not the right way or safest way to use melatonin.
The more you take, the more likely it is that you'll experience unpleasant side effects. And importantly, if 1 milligram didn't help you sleep, 1 more milligram an hour later is unlikely to make a difference.
There's no medical advice or research stating what would happen if you took a very high dose of melatonin. However, it's not advisable to experiment with higher doses to try and achieve a stronger effect.
Whatever dose you take, if you experience side effects, you should seek medical attention. And if you do take a large melatonin overdose, intentionally or by accident, it's advisable to seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Possible melatonin side effects
So what are the side effects of melatonin that you might experience at any dosage level? Let's take a closer look.
1. Daytime drowsiness
It might sound obvious, but one side effect is of course drowsiness. The point is though, if you take melatonin at the wrong time you can end up being drowsy during the day. This could increase the risk of accidents if driving or operating heavy machinery.
2. Hormonal changes
Again this sounds obvious – you're taking a hormone after all, right? But the effects can be serious in some cases. For example, pregnant women are advised not to take melatonin as it can have negative effects on fetus growth.
It can also reduce the libido of both men and women, as well as interfere with women's ovulation and men's sperm count. So if you're trying to get pregnant, melatonin is probably something to avoid.
3. Mood changes
This is especially likely if you take too much melatonin. You may experience a range of mood changes such as sadness, worsening depression or even feeling over-excitable. If you suffer from any kind of depressive illness, you should avoid melatonin unless your doctor recommends it.
4. Hallucinations, paranoia and disorientation
If you take a large overdose you may experience hallucinations, delusions, disorientation, confusion or paranoia.
5. Increase in vivid dreams and unusual sleep behavior
People often report that they have very vivid dreams when taking larger amounts of melatonin. It can also increase the frequency of sleep disorders such as sleep walking and nightmares.
6. Physiological effects
Melatonin has been found to have various effects on the body. This includes lowering blood pressure, or conversely raising it if you're taking drugs to control it. It may have effects on blood sugar levels and cholesterol.
It can also bring about further problems for type 1 diabetics. This is due to a reduction in tolerance to insulin as well as increasing blood sugar levels.
7. Risk of seizures
This is a particular risk if you overdose on melatonin or have any existing kind of seizure disorder. Again this can be potentially serious and another good reason to be careful with how much you take.
8. Nausea and other stomach problems
This is one of the more common side effects of melatonin, even at low doses. You may experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pains or diarrhea.
9. Risks to infants through breast feeding
Melatonin is possibly not safe for infants, even though some sources argue that it's safe for children. Breast feeding mothers should avoid melatonin as not enough is known about its safety at this time.
10. Allergic reaction
In some rare cases you may experience a severe allergic reaction. This could result in a rash, swelling of any parts of the face, tongue or throat, itching, dizziness and trouble breathing. You should seek immediate emergency medical help if these symptoms occur.
11. Increased risk of contracting immune system disorders
Melatonin may increase the risk of contracting autoimmune disorders such as Hepatitis or Crohn's disease. For this reason, people who already have an autoimmune disorder should consult a doctor before taking melatonin.
12. Risk of liver damage
There's thought to be an increased risk of liver damage. This is another reason people who have problems with alcohol misuse need to consult a doctor before taking it.
Interactions with other drugs
Melatonin can interact with other drugs, so you should consult a doctor if you're taking, or planning on taking any of the following:
- Blood thinners, such as Warfarin or Heparin.
- Blood pressure medicine, such as Nifedipine.
- Drugs to prevent seizures.
- Drugs which affect your immune system.
- Psychiatric medications, especially anti-psychotics or anti-anxiety drugs such as Benzodiazepines.
- Anything containing caffeine or alcohol. Caffeine reduces the quantity of melatonin so makes it less effective. And therefore more likely you'll decide to take more and risk having an overdose.
- Anything which can make you drowsy, such as sedatives, some cough medicines and anti-histamines, muscle relaxants, other sleeping pills and some pain killers – especially narcotics.
- Medication for diabetes.
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox), which can decrease the amount of melatonin your body can absorb and increase the risk of side effects.
- Medication that slows blood clotting (anti-coagulants).
For an extensive list of medications which can interact with melatonin, have a look at the webmd.com article.
So can you overdose on Melatonin? It would appear that the answer is yes, if by overdose you mean feel unwell. But what might happen, if anything at all, is impossible to predict.
As with most substances, the symptoms may vary greatly from one person to the next. Melatonin isn't known to cause death, but can make some people feel sick.
You can see that there's a long list of potentially harmful effects of taking melatonin. But there are also additional risks for certain groups of people. So I recommend you stick to the recommended doses that major organizations such as the Mayoclinic offer.
If you're thinking of trying it, for any medical condition, it's a good idea to talk it over with your doctor first.
Even though it's available over the counter in some countries, it's a good idea to get the approval of a medical professional who knows your medical history. They can also advise you on the best dosage to take in your case.
And once again, if you do take a melatonin overdose, please seek emergency medical help straight away.
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The total number of confirmed dead following the London bombings has risen to 56, Scotland Yard said this evening.
Three bombs exploded on the London underground on the morning of 7 July, and one on a bus. The four bombers were among those killed.
Meanwhile, the three main British political parties say they have reached cross-party agreement in principle on new anti-terror legislation.
The Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, said there were no main outstanding issues of difference on the legislation, due to be introduced to Parliament in October.
The measures include a new offence of indirect incitement to terrorism. This would outlaw preachers who, for example, glorify suicide bombers.
The measures also include a new offence of acts preparatory to terrorism. This would outlaw activities such as accessing terrorist websites and acquiring bomb-making instructions.
Earlier, the UK government rejected a report warning that Britain has left itself open as a terrorist target by acting as pillion passenger to US foreign policy.
The former Royal Institute for International Affairs, now known as Chatham House, says British troops working in Afghanistan and Iraq have increased the chances of a terrorist attack and have boosted al-Qaeda's propaganda, recruitment and fundraising.
Downing Street, Defence Secretary John Reid and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw all criticised the report.
Mr Reid said bombings in Turkey and Iraq since 7 July showed that terrorism is an international problem.
The analysis of the state of security and terrorism in Britain, done by Chatham House in association with the Economic and Social Research Council, warns of gaps in emergency resources in dealing with terrorist threats outside of London.
It also notes that until this month's suicide blasts in London, the only significant terrorist attack on home ground was the PanAm bombing over Lockerbie in 1988.


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I was doing something very important in the living room tonight. Regina stomped in, her eyes ablaze and indignant, her frowning muscles working very hard. From time to time, like many readers of left-wing news websites, she personifies the angry yet impotent citizen.
"Well, our illustrious state government has done it again," she said.
"The Suns are on," I said.
"It's a preseason game," she said.
"Who are the Suns playing?" Elijah asked.
"The Denver Nuggets."
"Who would call themselves the Nuggets?"
"Good point."
"Are you listening to me?" Regina said.
"Well, you should be. The state legislature just snuck through a law, those sneaky bastards, that will basically make it illegal to sell raw milk in the state after January 1. And Schwarzenegger signed it!"
"This is serious, Neal."
"I can see that."
"Don't belittle me!"
"I'm not."
"You have to write your friends with blogs who...who..."
"I'm on it," I said.
Advocacy after the bump.
For more than a year now, Regina has been probiotic, filling our bellies with fine, rich raw milk from Organic Pastures. I'd never really considered raw milk before she started doing this, and raw milk tends to get a bad rap, but none of us are vomiting blood yet. In fact, we're all pretty damn healthy.
So the issue can basically be summed up like this. Well, by Organic Pastures, anyway. I'm going to take their side over big dairy. In case you want to read more, here's a link to Organic Pastures' (makers of damn fine milk) website.
Assembly Bill #1735 (AB 1735) was signed by the Governor and becomes law on January 1st 2008. Contained in this law are new standards for raw milk. These new standards require 10 coliform bacteria per ml or less. This standard does not increase the safety of raw milk and it will make the production of organic raw milk in California nearly impossible. Under the old tried and true old standards that have been in existence for forty years or more, coliforms could be 50 or 500. It did not matter.
Coliforms are not pathogenic. They do not cause disease. They actually act very effectively to protect raw milk against pathogens like E. coli 0157:H7. Coliforms make vitamin K, B-1, B-2, B-6 and B-12 and without coliforms, and the beneficial colicins they produce we would die.
Bad anti-independent dairy legislators. Bad! Bad!


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" Comfortable flats in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. "
Before reading this please note that the picture on this review is not the one that I stayed in. Kathy has two different apartments and I stayed in the other one.
This is the apartment that I stayed in: http://www.kathy-rentals.com/smecka.php
-The Location and Getting There-
The best thing about this apartment is its location. It's located just off of Wenceslas Square which is right in the centre of Prague. Within walking distance is the old town and Charles Bridge. So when it says that it's a centre apartment it really is right in the centre.
Getting there is really easy regardless of where you're coming from in Prague because there is a metro five minutes away. The nearest metro station is Mustek but do be aware that there are at least six exits for mustek. We ended up taking over an hour to walk to our apartment because we didn't realise that there was more than one exit on the first day that we arrived.
This really is an excellent location, I don't think that you could get much better!
-The Apartment-
The apartment is basically two rooms. The first room is a combined kitchen and living room with a little balcony that had a double bed. The second room was a bathroom with a spa bath.
The apartment was exactly as it was pictured on the website so there weren't any surprises there, which was obviously a good thing.
My first impressions when I entered was that it was incredibly cozy, a perfect size for the three of us that were staying there and I loved it. It wasn't the most well decorated or tastefully furnished apartment but that wasn't what we were looking for. We just wanted somewhere reasonably priced in the centre of Prague and that's exactly what this was.
The apartment was clean and tidy. However, when we arrived there was an awful smell of cigerette smoke, particularly in the bathroom and the smell in the bathroom remained throughout our stay. I think it's possible the smell was coming in through the vents somehow because sometimes the smell was a lot stronger than at other times and we didn't smoke at all in the apartment (as we're not smokers). Smoking is allowed in the apartment and ashtrays are provided.
This apartment was not comfortable. The beds were very uncomfortable. I slept in both the bed and the sofa bed and neither were very comfortable but the sofa bed was particularly uncomfortable. I slept on both sides of it, one slopes so that you end up in the middle of both parts and the other is a lot smaller so it's like you're sleeping in a child size bed. The way that the sofa bed is you can't sleep in the middle because that is even more uncomfortable. It definitely is not suitable for two people to sleep on, which wasn't a problem for us because there were only three of us but the apartment is supposed to accomodate up to four people.
The apartment was very warm which was excellent considering how cold Prague is in the winter. I thought it was lovely coming back after a cold day to such a warm apartment.
The spa bath was lovely (and necessary after sleeping in such uncomfortable beds) but unfortunately there wasn't enough hot water for one bath, two showers and washing up. The hot water ran out one night when I had a bath and did a small amount of washing up which meant that no one else could have a hot shower that night. The apartment was supposed to cater for four people and I thought that this was unacceptable.
This is not an apartment for tall people. Under the balcony sleeping area is the kitchen so the ceiling for the kitchen is quite low. This wasn't a problem at all for me or my friends because we're not particularly tall but I think it's worth mentioning for those who are taller.
I think that having three people in this apartment was fine. As I said it was cosy and perfect for our purposes but any more than three people would have been overcrowded in my opinion.
There was a small kitchenette which was perfect for our use. There was a two ring cooker, a kettle and a microwave. I was surprised that there was no toaster but I don't think there would have been room for one so I'm not holding that against the apartment. Everything in the kitchen was in good working order.
Cooking utensils were provided but there wasn't a tin opener which I thought was a bit strange and a little annoying as we didn't realise before we bought tinned food (that was our fault of course for just assuming that there would be one).
The living area had a television with satelite t.v which had some English channels and music channels and internet was provided. This made a big difference to our stay because it meant that we could look things up online rather than trecking to tourist information everytime we needed information.
I wasn't very impressed by the fact that some of the lightbulbs weren't working but that's probably quite a minor thing (and I wouldn't have picked up on it if I hadn't worked in a hotel).
Towels were provided for us but I didn't think that one bath and one hand towel were adequate for a week and if I had known that we wouldn't be provided with more than one bath towel for the entire week I would have brought my own with me.
-Customer Service-
The woman who rented the apartment to us was very friendly and very helpful. She provided us with a lot of information in the form of booklets.
However, she told us that we could stay in the apartment until four on our day of departure, which was very generous of her and we were very grateful for that. So, we left all of our bags in the apartment and went out to enjoy our last day in Prague. Then at around three she text us to say that she was at the apartment and needed us out of there immediately.
Needless to say this caused us a lot of stress because we had to rush away from the restaurant where we were eating, without eating the food and with one of us waiting there, go back to the apartment and pick up all of our bags and then take them with us to the restaurant.
I thougth that this was very unprofessional of her and it really ruined our last day because it meant that we didn't actually get to eat (and I'm awful when I don't eat).
It cost us £195 for six nights. I thought this was very reasonable considering the excellent location.
-Would I recommend it?-
No. In short I wouldn't recommend this apartment but it is possible that I would stay there again. For me the most important factor in choosing an apartment is the cost and locaton. I would much rather stay somewhere that's cheap and be able to go out more in the city than stay in a great five star hotel and not be able to afford to do anything (I'm still waiting for the day when I can afford to do both).
But there is no way that I would recommend that someone else stay there because apart from it being cheap and in the centre of Prague this apartment has nothing really going for it.
So, it's one star for a great price and one for a great location.


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Man drought leaves many lacking romance
Many single women looking for love could be out of luck, as a man drought turns severe.
Census 2013 figures show the number of men to go around is at an all-time low - and it's especially grim for those of a prime marrying age.
For every 100 women looking to snag a New Zealand chap aged between 25 and 49, on average about nine will miss out.
And on the Kapiti Coast the chances are even lower, with only 82 men for every 100 women.
If you're looking for a little older or younger gentleman the chances are better - 51 per cent of the total population is female.
None of the figures take into account sexual preference.
Wellington economist and social researcher Paul Callister says the figures show New Zealand has yet to shake its man drought.
Historically, the country has had the opposite problem. Kiwi men of the 1800s and early 1900s often struggled to find a partner.
But since the 1980s there have been more women than men and the imbalance is now as bad as it's ever been.
Callister says while the gender skewing is small overall, it's more severe for particular groups.
The gender imbalance was likely due to migration and an ageing population.
Immigrants, particularly from Asian countries, were more likely to be women. Conversely, Kiwis moving overseas, particularly to Australia, were more likely to be men.
Professor Philip Morrison, a demographer at Victoria University, says while more Kiwi boys are being born, they are also more likely to die young, further skewing the balance.
But some women struggling to find the right man, or any man, could just be living in the wrong place. The gender imbalance varies markedly throughout the country.
The small central North Island district of Kawerau has the lowest proportion of men between 25 and 49, followed closely by the Kapiti Coast.
Conversely, the Clutha and Southland districts are among the few places where men outnumber women.
Men are outnumbered in all the major cities, with Christchurch coming closest to an even balance.
Callister says there's usually a higher proportion of men in rural areas dependent on male-dominated industry, such as farming or mining.
Areas where the population was skewed more heavily towards women were more difficult to explain.
Large migrant populations and a high density of university students, which were more likely to be women, probably played a part in some cities.
A Lower Hutt couple can't wait to get on the marriage treadmill - they are preparing to wed at a gym.
Les Mills Hutt City club manager Mid Thomas, 38, will tie the knot with her partner, Peter Savelio, 41, at the gym today.
"I looked at beaches, and looked at some churches, but I thought this isn't really us. Then I thought that one thing we have in common is fitness."
Sexually abused as a young girl, Thomas has found refuge in fitness since she was 15.
"If someone asked me to give a colour that described my childhood it would be grey with strong undertones of black," she said.
"I've spent the past 20 years trying to make sense of it, and I found the more people I helped, the more I was able to be free of it. It's given me a place where I can come and feel good."
Savelio says he was content to go along with the wedding plans. "I haven't thought about it too much, I'm just happy that Mid gets her day."
The couple have been together for 20 years, with a six-year hiatus along the way. They have twin daughters, Waiatawhai and Waimarino, aged 13.
The gym will remain open during today's ceremony, which will take place in a fitness room.
Entertainment will include a free concert by Handmade Records featuring rapper Scribe.
Thomas planned to take a body attack class in the morning. "There's no way I'm not exercising on my wedding day."
She expected up to 300 people at the ceremony. A private reception was planned in the evening at a more traditional venue - a local golf club.
Thomas wants to help more people get healthy, amid a rising tide of obesity, depression and diabetes. "Fitness has really helped me. I'm not sure where I'd be today without it."
Pip Truscott is looking for a man but is finding the pickings slim on the Kapiti Coast.
The 41-year-old retail worker moved to Paraparaumu from Taupo about six months ago. She has been single for 3 years but said even the options in Taupo were better than on the coast.
"There is definitely a shortage. And the guys here just want to go to the pub and pick up."
Kapiti has the second biggest gender imbalance in the country, behind only Kawerau in the central North Island. For every 100 women between 25 and 49 years old, there are only 82 men living on the coast.
Why there is an imbalance is not clear but it has been suggested sole parents, usually mothers, moving from Wellington could partly explain it.
Several of her colleagues at Coastlands shopping centre have noted the man drought. One woman says she had to go online to find her husband after despairing of meeting a local.
Working in a fashion shop, Truscott says she often meets men but they are usually with their girlfriends or families. Since moving to the coast, she has dated a few friends of friends, and signed up to internet dating.
"But I'm not going to settle for someone because they are there and single."
Now she is considering looking further afield for men.
A nationwide "man drought" may have hit the country but it appears female Cantabrians in their 20s can take their pick.
Census 2013 figures show there are 2800 more men in Canterbury aged between 20 and 29 than their female counterparts.
In 2006, the gender of the same demographic was evenly spread, with only 264 more men than women in Canterbury.
The census area labelled Paparua, which includes Christchurch Men's Prison, had the highest discrepancy, with males making up 70 per cent of the population.
In the city, Riccarton South had the highest proportion of men, with 57 per cent, followed closely by Avon Loop with 56 per cent and Hagley Park with 54 per cent.
University of Canterbury associate professor of sociology Mike Grimshaw said the percentage growth could be attributed to the increase in construction around the city.
Similar examples of male population surges can be found throughout history, most notably in post-war Europe and colonial New Zealand, he said.
"Historically, the types of people involved in these kinds of population surges are often younger men, unattached and with a degree of disposable income."
Grimshaw said that more data would need to be examined to determine what the proportion shift would mean for Christchurch long term.
"It will affect everything, from housing to transport to local culture, and even dating behaviours.
"It is worth looking at the economical behaviour of that demographic, in particular, where they are spending their money."
Jamie Holmes, 28, who moved to Christchurch from Wellington late last year to work in construction, said he noticed the lack of women.
"You do notice less chicks around . . . especially out at the bars anyway," he said.
"It doesn't worry me too much at the moment. I'm here to work but I know it sometimes bothers the guys I work with."
FindSomeone manager Rick Davies said the dating website had seen a rise in male users from the region in the past two or three years, leading to one of the greater gender imbalances in the country.
"Certainly, ever since the reconstruction started in Canterbury we've seen numbers in terms of males increase," he said.
Davies suggested young men moving into the region for the rebuild would turn to online dating as a "natural avenue to meet singles".
Clutha District is a lonely place for shy but nevertheless red-blooded rural bachelor blokes such as Pete Walker.
Clutha stands out in the 2013 census as going through a woman drought, with a top-heavy population of men at 51.1 per cent.
"There certainly does seem to be a lack of younger females around here," says Walker, 38. "I guess a better range of employment opportunities and travel draws them away."
But he isn't panicking yet, believing fate will take its course.
A farm manager and tutor at the relatively isolated Telford Rural Polytechnic, near Balclutha, he doesn't class himself as desperate - yet.
"I'm not worried about it at all. You never know, it could just happen anytime, and it could. But I guess for the single male or female the older you get you probably do think about it more."
Walker travels a lot and is pinning his hopes on that helping him meet someone special, rather than online dating or moving out of the area. "I feel there's a better chance of meeting someone when I'm overseas or out of the district, yeah definitely."
His ideal woman doesn't necessarily have to drink Speight's but . . . would have a sense of humour, be laidback, easy going, keen on the outdoors, and like to travel - just like him.
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Goodell will take pay cut
Published: February 13th, 2009 | Tags: Roger Goodell
Believing it will take a collective sacrifice from his league to help beat this economic crisis, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will take a pay cut for the league fiscal year that ends March 31, a league official confirmed Friday.
Goodell's compensation is expected to be down 20-25 percent, with the commissioner's bonus to be determined later this spring.
Goodell also has agreed to freeze his roughly $11 million salary for the 2009 season even though his contract entitles him to an automatic salary increase. He is forgoing the increase as part of a league-wide, cost-cutting plan that includes freezing the salaries of all NFL employees.


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When BMW designer Chris Bangle first unleashed his version of venerable 7-Series in '02, the oddly angular "flame-surfacing" inflicted upon the plutocrats pride and joy was roundly criticized for not being round enough. At the same time, the overly-complex iDrive mouse controller iDrove customers nuts. Although Bimmer's brand cachet helped maintain the 7-Series' showroom momentum, the new, "refreshed" 7-Series was designed to right those wrongs and restore the natural order.
And so the Seven's sheet metal has returned to slab-sided safety. Gone too are the peculiar Dame Edna wraparound headlights and the gi-normous, protruding back end bustle. The hood has been re-sculpted as well, giving the car's nose a somewhat flatter, more balanced appearance. Otherwise, Bangle's art school over-indulgence has been replaced by, of all things, blingery. Xzibit A, B and C: the larger kidney grill at the front, the concave seven-spoke wheels and the more tightly gathered rear bumper (designed to show off the 7's wider rear track). The overall effect is extremely color-sensitive and a bit schizo: Bad Boyz meets Bavarian burghers.
While the 7's new look is a noticeable improvement, the iDrive debacle continues. BMW's boffins have simplified the software, but the basics are still far from basic. When you have to pull over to find a way to tune-in your favorite AM radio station, you know you've been stranded deep in RTFM territory. The little adhesive sticker next to the iDrive controller remains, pointing the way towards the HVAC screen. It's the ultimate ergonomic indictment.
Fortunately, the 750 is still the ultimate driving machine– for people who like to drive big comfy cars like they stole them. The 4.8-liter V8 (Bimmer's rounding its model designations upwards these days) provides 30 more ponies to play with, and 30 more of those entirely useful foot pounds of torque. To say that this 4552lbs. sedan is quick off the mark is like saying that an Olympic sprinter is a good choice if you need someone to nip down to the post office before it closes. The sprint from zero to sixty takes an entirely ridiculous 5.8 seconds. One can only imagine the programmer's dismay when he typed in the numbers that restrict the 750i's engine management computer to 150mph.
If only the 7-Series was as good at imperious wafting. In this case, BMW's trick Double-VANOS variable valve timing can't compensate for the rush of acceleration provided by the powerplant at higher revs. Power increases arithmetically: wooooOOOOSH! In sport mode, forward progress is even more manic. Button shifting is the best way to keep things smooth and reliable, but who can be bothered? Best to just set the radar detector for stun and go with the flow– or is that torrent?
As always, the 7 (with the optional $3200 sports package) has the handling chops to cope with high-class hooliganism. The 750i's chassis control is exemplary; the enthusiastic driver has nothing to fear but the police themselves. Even when cornering at high velocity down a reverse camber road with a broken surface, severe undulations and metal expansion joints, the 750i maintained perfect composure– albeit with the traction control flashing "slow down" in Morse code. Yes, it's a barge, but as far as barges go, this one goes there just about as fast as you could want.
Provided you spend five grand or so on option packs, the toy count is also maxxed-out. The 7-Series faithful will be delighted to learn that BMW has finally capitulated to the unavoidable convenience known as Bluetooth, allowing non-BMW phones to integrate with the dangerously distracting slide-out keypad. The voice recognition system has also improved beyond measure, although the computer still can't understand my step-daughter's Shrek impersonation. (To be fair, it might be pissed-off at being called "Donkey".) The cabin materials are first rate, except for the grey headliner felt, which wouldn't seem out of place in a Kia Sorento.
The 750i is a bit like a newly retired boxer; it's not quite as sharp as it was, but it's still a Hell of a lot sharper than anyone but world heavyweight contenders. BMW needs to recognize what the brand's supposed to be and build a Club Sport 7-Series– if only to prove a point. (Remember: ultimate driving came first, luxury clocked-in later.) The Boys from Bavaria should lower the 7's suspension, fatten-up those wheels, slot in a six-speed manual, lose the iDrive, ditch the sound deadening, amp-up the exhaust and away we go.
Did I hear someone say M7? Yes please. Meanwhile, if you're looking for a thrashable luxury car, well, you could do worse, and it's hard to know where you could do better– at least until the new Mercedes S500 rolls into town.
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Most of my traveling so far this year has been to promote pheasant cooperatives in conjunction with General CRP signup. On Friday, I had the pleasure of attending an event that not only promoted pheasant cooperatives, CRP, and the Five Year Anniversary of MPRI, but also kicked off the start of two pheasant cooperatives in Monroe County! Tom Horney and Dave Heatherly, with massive assistance from the Monroe Pheasants Forever Chapter and Erick Elgin, a new habitat biologist with the Monroe Conservation District, hosted the event. There were over 100 people in attendance, including State Senator, Dale Zorn, Zach Cooley with DNR, and the Monroe County Drain Commissioner, David Thompson. Speakers from the Nature Conservancy, Farm Service Agency, and Natural Resource Conservation Service shared on different avenues we can take to protect our soil, water, and wildlife.
On Saturday, we kicked off the first ever Pheasant Rendezvous at MUCC Headquarters in Lansing. We had representatives from almost all of the pheasant cooperatives, including leadership from some of the developing cooperatives. Several Pheasant Forever chapters sent representatives as well, creating a really great environment to share ideas and learn more about habitat management.
The event was kicked off by Russ Mason, Chief of the Wildlife Division. He talked about the great accomplishments of the Pheasant Initiative, and emphasized the importance of cooperatives in expanding pheasant habitat and small game hunting opportunities. Russ explained that cooperatives create the community, or fellowship, needed to provide a mentoring environment where new hunters can learn what it means to be a hunter and wildlife manager. Small game hunting, pheasant hunting included, is a great way to get people into hunting, and cooperatives is a great model to accomplish expanded outreach to new hunters, along with getting habitat on the ground to support a diverse set of wildlife critters: game and non-game alike.
Next, the first five years of the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative was highlighted by Al Stewart, upland game specialist with DNR. I think the best way to summarize the accomplishments is like this: 10 pheasant cooperatives! We have already met and surpassed the cooperative goals of the initiative - and have plans of seeing many more pheasant cooperatives form in Michigan. On top of that, hundreds of thousands of acres have been turned into quality grassland habitat! For more information, please check out the Accomplishments Report by clicking here.
After talking about the accomplishments of the Pheasant Initiative, we talked about what the pheasant cooperatives have accomplished - including youth events, habitat days, and much more. We then lead into breaking into small groups to discuss what works well and what ideas have for growing and expanding cooperatives further.
Mark Sargent provided a great mini into to training hunting dogs over lunch. Afterwards, Rich with Camp Liberty talked about the programs their camp does with our Veterans to provide access to hunting opportunities and getting out in nature. There is a lot of healing and restoration that occurs when these guys are able to get outside and just be.
Jason Myers, one of our Farm Bill Biologists, provided a great overview of CRP, and some practical tips for talking with neighbors about installing CRP practices on their properties. Two that stuck out were to suggest that areas of low crop productivity be turned into CRP, and the other being to use CRP to square off less desirable areas so that it makes lines clean cut and easy to plant and move equipment around.
Dan Potter, Habitat Chair for Barry County Pheasants Forever, spoke about talking to deer hunters about grassland habitat. His presentation was titled "Talking to Deer Hunters about habitat - from a Bird Brain Perspective." His applicable and entertaining presentation talked about finding bridges between different perspectives, and to my excitement, he suggested coffee be used as a starting point of common ground! Below are the key points Dan provided:
-Winter cover is what we need for pheasants.
-Bedding cover is what we need for deer. Escape cover. Thermal cover. Fawning cover.
-The same grasses meet the above needs for both pheasants and deer.
"By managing grasslands for pheasants, you are already managing them for deer! And the opposite is true as well, which is why we need to get deer people involved in grassland management." - Dan Potter
Some other tips Dan provided included:
-Develop friendships
-Keep an open mind
-Look at neighbors as your partner, not merely as a means to do things YOUR way
-Involve other topics in your joint discussions
-Keep it fun
All in all, it was a great event with people who seem to be passionate about hunting pheasants, training bird dogs, and seeing habitat improve on the landscape.


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The biggest talk of suspension in college sports has been on the gridiron, but the hardwood has lost some stars as well. In the state of Florida alone, two key freshmen have been ruled ineligible.
The University of Florida will be without Chris Walker, while Florida State has lost Xavier Rathan-Mayes. Both have been suspended for academic reasons, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman. For the Gators, it's another blow this offseason for a team looking to build off three consecutive Elite Eight appearances. For the Seminoles, it's a disappointing loss for a team needing an injection of new talent.
Walker is taking online classes and may reach the requirements to play by the end of the fall semester in December. He is now the second Gator suspended, after Scottie Wilbekin was suspended indefinitely earlier this summer. The team may not suffer from losing the 6'11" Walker, the No. 7 consensus recruit in the class of 2013, since they are returning seniors Patric Young and Will Yeguete. However, fellow freshman Kasey Hill will likely have to fill in for Wilbekin.
The Gators will still compete in the SEC, but they could certainly use Walker for depth inside, especially when competing against Kentucky, which boasts a front line of Willie Cauley-Stein, Julius Randle, Dakari Johnson, and Marcus Lee.
On the other hand, the Seminoles' loss could be crippling. They lost Michael Snaer, who led the team in points and assists (14.8 and 2.5, respectively), to graduation and were counting on Rathan-Mayes to fill his shoes at guard. Instead, the team will rely heavily upon Okaro White, the Seminoles' lone returning double-digit scorer (12.4 PPG).
Rathan-Mayes' commitment to Florida State came with a lot excitement not only for what he could bring talent wise, but also what could follow him. Florida State became a much more attractive destination to Andrew Wiggins, the nation's top recruit, when fellow Ontario native and Huntington Prep star Rathan-Mayes decided to go there. Adding Wiggins would've solidified Leonard Hamilton's squad this upcoming season. Instead, Wiggins went to Kansas, and with Rathan-Mayes' suspenions, the Seminoles will now play without either one.
The suspensions could also put the brakes on the two individuals' future plans. Rathan-Mayes' draft potential isn't through the roof (nbadraft.net doesn't have him listed on their top 100 big board) and the suspension isn't going to help. And while the plan is for Walker to start playing in December, that's no guarantee. Even if it does happen, he'd be left with just half a season to showcase himself.
We've seen this situation before. Just last season, Providence's Ricky Ledo was deemed ineligible. The No. 11 recruit in the class of 2012, Ledo still figured to be a decent pick in the 2013 NBA draft. The day of the draft, CBS Sports' Matt Moore and Gary Parrish both had Ledo listed as a first-round pick. But he slid out of the first round, getting picked with the 43rd selection.
Keep in mind that was also in a significantly weaker draft class. At this point any chance Rathan-Mayes had of being drafted is gone. Walker has better odds, but would need to either play some portion of this season or have strong workouts next spring. The Gators and Walker should be better off than their respective in-state rivals, but the suspensions still sting for both programs and athletes.
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication
This week, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) will dedicate the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas. The facility will open to the public on May 1. Bush … Continue reading
The Spirit of Boston
On Monday, April 15, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum suffered a fire. It was quickly managed and extinguished by first responders from the Boston Fire Department and the Boston Police Department. My sincere thanks go to them … Continue reading


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Free tax preparation is available for seniors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, March 3, at the American Legion, 14 W. Laurel Drive, Salinas.
The service is offered to seniors, low income taxpayers who do not receive rental income. Please bring 2013 tax returns, a photo ID, Social Security card, Form W-2 "Wage & Tax Statement", Forms 1099 for such things as dividends, distributions from pensions, annuities, I.R.A., sale of stocks, etc.
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The Clippers average ticket prices for regular season NBA games has remained relatively consistent over the last 6 seasons. The largest drop in ticket prices for Clippers games occurred in the 2014-2015 season with a decrease of 19%, moving from $52 average price in 2013-2014 to a $42 ticket price. Average LA Clippers tickets experienced the least amount of change from the 2011 season to the 2012 season with an increase of 10% and a $4 difference in the prices. The average ticket price for the Los Angeles Clippers current regular season is at $60, which is the highest ticket price compared to the five seasons prior.
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The Los Angeles Clippers were able to have a good regular season even though they dealt with a number of injuries. Last season ended with the Clippers taking the number four spot in the western conference and a winning season record of 53-29. With players DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul and a healthy Blake Griffin returning to the LA Clippers 2016-2017 season, the ability to be a title contender is possible. The Clippers brought in forward Brandon Bass, a strong veteran player who averaged 7.2 points in 66 games for the Lakers last season. Gaining experience in the summer league, rookie players Brice Johnson, Diamond Stone and David Michineau have been added to the roster as potential assets to the team. Look for the LA Clippers to be a tougher and stronger team in 2015-2016. Come to TicketCity for the some of the best deals on home or away Los Angeles Clippers' tickets!
The Clippers play their home games at the Staples Center, located in Los Angeles, California. When filled to capacity, the Staples Center holds nearly 19 thousand screaming Clippers fans. The mutual home of both the Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers, the Staples Center is filled with state-of-the-art amenities to provide the best experience for their patrons. The Los Angeles Clippers home bench is on the Staples Center court side in front of sections 118 & 119. Staples Center parking information is covered in our Clippers event guide.
Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns
Not only do these two teams share the same city, but they share the same arena. This has made this rivalry very bitter among the franchises and the fan bases. Nicknamed the "Hallway Series", the success of the Clippers in recent seasons has helped turn this rivalry into one of the better matchups in the NBA and will only continue to improve in the upcoming years.
Considered one of the best up-and-coming rivalries in the NBA, these two teams have some of the best young talent in the league. The games are often intense and hard fought which has made these matchups a must-watch. It is not uncommon for there to be trash talk from the players before and after games which has only heightened this budding rivalry.
When these two team meet, it is often nasty and hard fought. The intensity level rises and has stretched to the fan bases. The Clippers and Suns have played each other over 200 times with the highlight of this series coming when the two teams met in the 2006 Western Conference playoffs.
The Clippers have tried hard to erase the history of losing in recent seasons and they have done just that. With talented players like Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, the Clippers are quickly becoming one of the best teams in the league that has led them to win a division title in 2013. The Clippers will only add to that number in the upcoming years with the talented roster that they have.
Gates open to the general public 1:15 before tip off. The Clippers are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA and we recommend getting to the arena early to watch. You may even run into one of the dozens of celebrities who frequent Clippers games.
If you are a fan of sushi try Arashi Sushi. Their plates come out looking like works of art, and are almost as pleasing to look at, as they are to eat. There are some great Korean places within a few miles of the arena. Buil Samgye Tang, Soowon Galbi Korean Barbeque Restaurant, and Genwa Korean BBQ are all excellent choices. If you are looking for Mexican food, try Chicken Itza Restaurant. It is some of the best Mexican food you will ever try. El Parian is another good option. For a quicker and more laid back dining experience, try Tijuana Dogs food stand. No sporting event is complete without a hot dog, and these are some of the most extravagant ones that you will find.
Driving and parking in L.A. is always an adventure, so you need to be prepared. Getting to the game early is a must, and purchasing a parking pass from TicketCity is the easiest way to go. A majority of the parking close to the stadium is reserved for passes and fill up quickly. Taking the Dash bus is another hassle free way to get to the arena, but make sure to double check the times that it is running. Pay attention to no parking and tow away signs and be ready to spend at least $15.
Any child 3 years or older is required to have a ticket. All children under 3 are allowed to sit on a parents lap for the duration of the game.
By all respects, the Los Angeles Clippers had a fantastic season a year ago, winning 56 games, and reaching the conference semifinals. But a heart breaking game 7 loss to the Rockets, has Clippers nation yearning for more. The offseason could not have gone better for the Clippers, they convinced star center DeAndre Jordan to stay in Los Angeles, and signed key veterans Josh Smith and Paul Pierce. The addition of Pierce gives the 2015 Los Angeles Clippers a player who knows what it takes to win an NBA title, and an additional scoring threat in the playoffs. The new additions will take some of the pressure off super stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, and makes the Clippers one of the deepest and most talented teams in the league. Baring major injuries, it is hard to not see the Los Angeles Clippers as one of the top 3 teams in the Western Conference this season.
The Los Angeles Clippers followed a franchise record setting season in 2012, by setting a new franchise record for wins in 2013. But once again the Clippers came up short in the NBA postseason, falling in six games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles comes into the 2014-15 NBA season with the burden of matching those two record breaking seasons again. The Clippers 2014 Schedule will be as tough as it has been in recent years with a stacked NBA Western Conference. New to the Clippers for 2014 will be veteran guards Jordan Farmar and Chris Douglas-Roberts. But the brunt of the Los Angeles Clippers title hopes will fall on the shoulders of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. If those two superstars can get solid help from Dandre Jordan, J.J. redick, and Jamal Crawford, look for the LA Clippers to be in contention for a big to the Western Conference Finals.
The Clippers won their first Pacific Division title in franchise history in the 2012-13 Season, winning 56 games in the regular season before falling to Memphis in six games in the first round of the playoffs. The Clippers became the third team in NBA history to go undefeated in a month, winning all 16 games in December. L.A. returned their key players while adding sharpshooter J.J. Redick to the mix, as well as bringing in Doc Rivers to coach the team. The Clippers start off the season in Sacramento, and will play their first home game at the Staples Center on Nov. 4 against the Rockets. Other big home games include vs. Oklahoma City on Nov. 13, vs. Chicago on Nov. 24 and vs. the Lakers on Jan. 10. They'll be on the national stage on Christmas Day when they take on the Warriors in Oakland.
The Los Angeles Clippers have been the lovable losers for decades in the NBA, but during the 2011-12 season, the team went all in and signed a bevy of talent to created one of the better teams in the league. In the advent of the trade for point guard Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets and the continued development of forward Blake Griffin. The two have turned out to create a certainly dynamic duo that resulted in the Clippers' highest winning percentage in their history with a 40-26 record, as well as an opening round win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs before they were swept by the Spurs in the semifinals. Instead of taking a step forward, the Clippers have taken a giant leap ahead and are now in the conversation among the best teams in the Western Conference. The Clippers headed into the offseason looking to improve their depth, as they let go a variety of role players like Mo Williams, Reggie Evans, Nick Young and Kenyon Martin. As a result, the team went out and signed for NBA Sixth Man of the Year Lamar Odom at forward, at ageless Grant Hill at forward and Jamal Crawford at shooting guard. Each of these players brings starting experience to the table and should also be boosted by the arrival of point guard Chauncey Billups, who will provide superior depth behind Paul. Looking at the rest of the Clippers' roster, it's easy to see that the point guard position is far more solid than it was a year ago, with players like Billups and Eric Bledsoe providing depth behind Paul. At shooting guard, the team signed Willie Green in the offseason to provide a boost off the bench, but the guard position will rely mainly on a Crawford, Paul and Billups trio. At the power forward position, Blake Griffin is obviously the strongest starter of the bunch, but the Clippers could receive a huge boost from Lamar Odom if he can return to his form when he played with the Los Angeles Lakers. At small forward, Caron Butler has emerged as a solid starter, and the team improved its depth at the position by signing Matt Barnes. At center, DeAndre Jordan is one of the best in the game, and his backups, Ronny Turiaf and Ryan Hollins, have the size and ability to move to forward in a pinch. A top seed in the postseason is not out of the question for the Clippers, but they will have to receive bigger contributions from their depth players to get past the Lakers, Thunder and Spurs who are the class of the Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Clippers have long been second fiddle to the two-time defending champion Lakers. It doesn't help that the Clippers have made the playoffs just once in the last 13 seasons, and with no big offseason acquisitions to speak of, it appears as though the Clippers may once again be left out of the playoffs while their crosstown rivals compete for the title. The offense is run by a pair of guards, Eric Gordon and Baron Davis. Both are reliable floor leaders, but neither are the type of player that teams design an offense around. Last year's leading scorer, center Chris Kaman, is back after averaging 18.5 points a game - leading to the seven footer's first All Star Game appearance. The Clippers have several new faces that are looking to come in and make a difference. Brian Cook, Craig Smith and Randy Foye were all picked up in the offseason, but the moves cost them a number of players and left them about even with where they started. Rookies Eric Bledose and Al-Farouq Aminu are both talented, but may be unable to return the Clippers to the post season.
The Los Angeles Clippers are hoping to improve upon their 19 wins from last year as they move into the 2009-2010 NBA season. The Clippers will be lead by Head Coach Mike Dunleavy Sr, point guard Baron Davis and new star Blake Griffin. The Clippers have some talent on their roster, so if Davis and his backup Bassy Telfair can get the team pointed in the right direction then look out for L.A.
The Los Angeles Clippers will be an intense team to watch in a tough division this season in the NBA. Despite losing their leading scorer in Corey Maggette and their leading rebounder and blocker in Elton Brand, the Clippers have acquired some amazing talent. Baron Davis will be an asset for the Clippers at point guard and Marcus Camby and Jason Hart are going to turn heads as well. Match these three stars with draft picks Eric Gordon and DeAndre Jordan and you have one of the strongest teams in the West Division. Come watch a basketball game at the famed Staples Center in Los Angeles and you will bask in the talent of this playoff ready Clippers team.
The LA Clippers have already clinched their spot in the playoffs with a regular season record of 46-31. Austin Rivers has been sidelined after straining his left hamstring in the Clippers win against Wizards; he hoping to return by the opening playoff game. The Clippers will play the worst team in the West for an expected easy win Saturday night at the Staples Center; tickets for the game have an average price of $96.
The Clippers returned from the All-Star break to a tough schedule resulting in two consecutive wins twice but with wins against the Bulls and Celtics they making strong plays to stay in playoff contention. This week's schedule has the Clippers playing three road games against the Timberwolves and Grizzlies. Tickets for the Wednesday matchup between the Clippers and Timberwolves has an average ticket price of $89.
The LA Clippers entered the All-Star break with a four-game winning streak and a 3-spot jump in the NBA Power Rankings to No. 7. Their return to the court will be a big test with back to back games against two of the league's best, Warriors and Spurs. The Spurs will travel to Los Angeles to compete against the Clippers on Friday night; the average ticket price for the game is currently $93.
Blake Griffin has returned to the court after surgery on his right knee. Wednesday's night against the Knicks Griffin proved to be pack in top form in the Knicks win of 119-115. The Clippers will travel to Charlotte to play against the Hornets this Saturday, tickets to the game have a low price of $27.
The return of Chris Paul was short lived for the Clippers as he is out of the game for 6-8 weeks from a torn ligament in his left thumb. The Clippers are currently at No. 8 in the NBA Power Rankings with a regular season record of 29-16. This week's schedule has the Clippers up against the Hawks, 76ers and Warriors.
The Clippers have come back from a previous six-game losing streak and currently have won their last five games. Last Friday saw the return of Chris Paul to help maintain their wins going from the No. 10 rankings to now No. 7. The Clippers will play their last game of the week against the Lakers Saturday; the game has tickets listed as low as $22.
With injuries to the Clippers team, they have lost their last 3 games when playing Mavs, Lakers and Nuggets. Shooting guard J.J. Redick received a sore left hamstring and has missed the last game and point guard Chris Paul has had to miss three straight games with a strained left hamstring. The LA Clippers will play three games this week all on the road against the Pelicans, Rockets and the Thunder. The toughest game for the Clippers will be against the Rockets; average ticket prices for the Friday night game is currently a $97.
The Clippers have one more game this week against the Heat on Friday in Miami. Fans can get a ticket to the game for as low as $10 in the balcony, while courtside seats spike to over $1000. Next week's most anticipated game will be on Thursday when the Spurs come to the Staples Center for the No. 6 vs No. 3 teams of the league compete. The LA Clippers will also have matchups against the Wizards, Nuggets and Mavericks for the week.
The LA Clippers lost their No. 1 spot in the NBA power rankings after losing to the Pistons and Pacers over the weekend; ending their week with a 14-4 regular season record. Paul George has been absent from the court due to back and ankle injuries and is not expected to return until early December. The Clippers will play three games this week on the road against the Nets, Cavaliers and Pelicans.
The LA Clippers lost their first game Wednesday night after accumulating a 7-win streak, which brought their NBA regular season record to 10-2. The game was high-energy after a slow start by the Clippers, they were able to tie up the game multiple times but in the final minutes was not able to overtake the Grizzlies. The LA Clippers have two more games for this week, going on the road to play the Kings then hosting the Bulls at the Staples Center.


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(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks fell for the first day this week as jobless claims soared and shares of Google were halted Thursday.
The Dow lost eight points to end the session at 13,549. The S&P dropped four points to 1,457. The Nasdaq gave up 31 points as trading on Google stopped at $687.30 Thursday afternoon, effectively putting a damper on the technology sector.
Google stock hit the skids after its third-quarter earnings report became public several hours ahead of schedule. The report showed a drop in profit and revenue of more than 20 percent. The stock lost nine percent before trading was halted so investors could review the report.
Meanwhile, first-time unemployment claims were up by 46,000 last week after a big drop the week before.
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SANTA ANA – The Orange County Sheriff's Department is no longer holding for federal immigration authorities inmates who have yet to be sentenced, effective immediately, a spokesman said Wednesday.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared Mr. Eytayo Jegede as the candidate of the PDP for the election coming u...
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared Mr. Eytayo Jegede as the candidate of the PDP for the election coming up on Saturday.
The commission said it took the decision following the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, which ordered it to remove the name of Ibrahim as the PDP candidate.
The Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Agusta Okagwu, made the position of the commission known in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday night.
She said, "In compliance with the judgment delivered today, Wednesday, November 23, 2016, by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, the Independent National Electoral Commission hereby declares that Mr. Eyltatyo legede (SAN) is now the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 26, 2016.
"lt will he recalled that in compliance with the order given by the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday, October 14, 2016 (re-affirmed on October 27, 2016), the commission named Mr. Jimoh lbrahim as the PDP candidate for the governorship election.
"However, with today's judgment by the Court of Appeal, the commission, hereby, recognises Mr. Jegede as the candidate of the PDP for the said election.''
Meanwhile, the dethroned gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Jimoh Ibrahim has reacted to the judgment which ordered INEC to remove his name as the candidate of the PDP in Saturday's governorship election in Ondo State.
Ibrahim said in a statement shortly after the judgment that he was sure of getting justice at the Supreme Court.
He said there was no way the incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, would succeed himself by planting Jegede as his successor.
His statement read in part, "I have read the decision of the Court of Appeal delivered today (Wednesday). We have nothing to lose as the Supreme Court sits on the same case tomorrow. We shall get justice at the Supreme Court and if the PDP wins Saturday election, we shall have our four-year mandate to rule Ondo State.


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A Smugglers Guide
Smuggler -- Guide to the Profession
By: Wraith Alcon
�Pssst�.You over there! Yeah you, come over here�I word is you have been
asking a lot of questions and nosing around about certain items banned by
the Empire. Am I right? Heh, okay here is the deal�go to the back of the
Cantina and tell that ugly Rodian good ol� Devrik sent you. He will get you
what you need�if you have the credits!�
So you are interested in the dangerous profession of the Smuggler eh? Well I
think I can provide a few pointers!
The Smuggler profession is currently a Hybrid class with some Combat, some
Crafting, and some unique skills not found in any other profession in the
game. If you are looking for a good support class to another Combat class,
Smuggler is a good choice. However, a Smuggler can not be an effective
combat machine on his own.
As a Smuggler you will find an array of Spices to buff attributes, the
ability to Slice (upgrade) weapons and armor, reductions for perks/penalties
in the GCW (Galactic Civil War), and some of the best Pistol skills.
Starting Off:
Tip#1-Credits are your friend
You will need the Brawler�s Unarmed IV, as well as the Marksman�s Pistol IV
in order to qualify for Novice Smuggler. Pick a Brawler/Marksman class and
get to work fighting those little creatures outside of the city. Run
missions as much as you can to build up enough credits to train SCOUT and
Scout will let you harvest organics from the creatures you will be fighting
and gain Terrain Navigation to help you move through the wilderness. The
reason you will want those Organics is primarily to trade or sell on the
Bazaar because you will not be getting many credits from running your
missions. Scouting Experience is the most passive experience out there, and
lets you make use of all of your opponent�s body.
Medic will provide with the indispensable ability to heal yourself in
combat, something that can save your life whether at the beginning or end of
your career. All you need is organics (alternate reason for Scout) and then
non-organics like petrochem and water (which you will have to trade for or
purchase). This will also be useful when in groups and in the Medical Center
so you can heal your own wounds and not wait for others (However you do NOT
get experience for healing yourself, only others).
Check the Bazaar for Pistols as you need them. Currently the best pistol I
have seen is the DH17 PISTOL. However, not many Weaponsmith�s make them, so
you might have to ask around a bit (do a search for Weaponsmith).
When gaining Unarmed Experience make sure you are not tempted to use a
weapon!!! You want Unarmed Experience, and even if you use a few shots you
are taking away from possible Unarmed Experience. This will be the tougher
of the two to acquire.
So Now You Have Some Credits�WHAT TO BUY???:
Tip#2-Armor is your friend
What you will be spending money early on is Armor. DO NOT BUY BONE!!! Its
defense vs. Kinetic nil. You want a GOOD suit of Mabari Armorweave from a
GOOD Armorsmith. It should cost you anywhere from 5-8K in Credits. But it is
well worth it. It will cut damage taken in melee by over 50%.
If you don�t know a good Armorsmith (I.E. haven�t seen one around town) go
to the Bazaar and look for Mabari there in your area. Then send a mail to
the creator and see what is the best that they can make and what they will
charge for a full suit.
Be prepared to go through a suit of Mabari almost 1/week in the early
stages. So keep the Credits saved, you will need them later.
After you have some more you will want to upgrade the armor to Chitin which
has even better Kinetic defense. However a suit costs around 20K in credits.
You may be asking yourself, �Why is Kinetic so important?� Well the answer
is simple. All of those pretty creatures we are fighting are melee
creatures. You won�t be getting in blaster fights until you go to fight
Factional NPC�s, or maybe also some Gang members.
Phew�Master Pistol and Master Unarmed. *Sigh* I Still Have a Long Way to Go�
Tip#3-Anything that is worth doing is not easy.
That�s right, after cranking out ALL that pistol and unarmed experience, you
are ready to start working on Novice Smuggler. But lets step back first�
By now you should probably have a decent amount of credits sitting in the
bank, some decent armor, and if you are fortunate possibly a house.
Congratulations! But there is still a lot of work to do!
The only advise here is to stay on task and keep trucking along. You will
probably see other people doing a LOT more damage than you. Do not be
discouraged. With a good DH17 you can whip out a decent amount of damage,
but nothing as spectacular as a Commando or Teras Kasi.
To help finish off the Pistol/Unarmed experience you can try to find some
friends. If you have some tougher friends see about taking off-planet trips
to Dantooine to fight Huurtons. You can pull off a lot of quick experience
(and some nice Hides) in a short amount of time. And if you have really nice
and patient friends, they might even let you destroy the lair to get all the
experience from that!
Remember, its only 50,000 Pistol Experience until Novice Smuggler. That is
not too bad.
Special Moves:
Tip#4-Special Moves are your friend!
By now you should have some fun little shots that damage the Health bar, as
well as a fun little Bleed attack. Try to fire that off early in the fight
and let the bleed be a good DOT (Damage Over Time). Unarmed wise you will
also have some good moves for when things get a little too close for
comfort. Nothing is more fun that using a few Spin Attacks to take out 3+
But make sure to keep an eye on your HAM bars. These specials moves do cost
in the end.
Novice Smuggler, AKA Now Where Do I Begin???:
Tip#5-Friends are your�uhhh, well�friends.
Before we go any further we should take another step back and look at what
lies ahead of us. We will need 3 different types of experience to advance
all the lines of Smuggler: Pistol, Spice Crafting, and Slicing. So lets look
and see what we need�
Pistol Experience=Killing stuff with a pistol. No Problem.
Spice Crafting=Crafting some Spice using various types of specific Organics
and Inorganics. Hmmm�time to throw down some harvesters (more on this
Slicing=Playing the Smuggler mini-guessing game (more on this later).
For your own benefit in the near future now would be a good time to find
several types of people: a Weaponsmith, an Armorsmith, a Master Smuggler (or
Slicer would work), someone who knows good spots for resources (AKA: A
Surveyor), and a host of people you can go hunting tough enemies with.
You may be asking yourself, �Self, why do I need to know all these people?�.
We will get that right now!
Advancing Smuggler (Spices):
Tip#6-Spice is nice.
Good news! This is the quickest and easiest line to advance. Ask any crafter
and they will tell you grinding is a pain, but try and not to tease them
because you can go from the bottom tier to the top in only a few hours if
you have all the resources.
First thing is first. You need to lay down a Flora Farm or two (purchased
from an Artisan/Architect) along with a Wind Generator. The latter will
provide power for the former. Now would be the time to employ the Surveyor
friend to find you a good spot. ANY organic will do and quality will not
matter since Spices can not be experimented or enhanced at all. We need
quantity, not quality.
Next get your self 2-4 crafting tools (Generic or Food and Chemical). I
used 3. You will also need some metal, any will do, and you can just get
that from the Bazaar. Then wait for the Flora Farm to rack up some Organics.
Now sit back and start crafting�SHADOWPAW. This spice gives the BEST
experience for the least amount of resources (30 total). You will receive
about 120 experience when you set the station to practice.
Before you know it you will be a Fence! Then you will be able to craft any
Spice there is! Congratulations!
Grey Gabak- (15 Vegetables/5Organic) Focus +500, 500s
Scramjet- (10 Meat/10 Reactive Gas) Strength +300, 700s
Shadowpaw- (25 Organic/5 Metal) Action/Quickness +250, Strength �100, 600s
Yarrock- (10 Wood/5 Cereal/5 Chemical) Mind +200, Focus/Willpower +100, 600s
Giggledust- (10 Organic/5 Bone/5 Flower) Action/Quickness +300, Focus �100,
Sweetblossom- (10 Flower/5Water/5 Metal) Health +100, Constitution +600,
Action/Quickness �100, Focus �200, 600s
Zypolene Droid Lubricant- (10 Chemical/10Gas/5 Metal)
Health/Strength/Constitution +250, 600s
Pyrepenol- (10 Water/5Chemical/10 Metal) Strength +300, Quickness �100,
Focus �50, 600s
Sedative H4b- (10 Organic/10 Meat/5 Metal) Health +400, Constitution +300,
Mind/Focus �100, 600s
Crash �N Burn- (15 Fruit/15 Vegetables/5 Metal) Mind +400, Focus +200,
Action/Constitution �200, 600s
Gunjack- (15 Cereal/15 Meat/1 Carbosyrup) Strength +500, Quickness �200,
Focus �100, 600s
Thruster Head- (15 Chemical/5 Meat/15 Gas) Mind +600, Focus +200, 400s
Booster Blue- (15 Copper/15 Chemical/15 Metal) Action/Quickness +400, 600s
Muon Gold (AKA-Bounty Hunter�s Bane)- (15 Water/15 Radioactive/15 Metal)
Mind/Focus/Will +500, 600s
Neutron Pixie (AKA Commando Killer)- (15 Gemstone/15 Mineral/15 Fruit)
Health +1000, Strength/Constitution +200, Action +500, Quickness/Stamina
+50, 800s
Advancing Smuggler (Slicing):
Tip#7-Its good to know people in high places.
Slicing is a pain in the butt early on, but if you know the right people it
can be a little less of a pain. There are several tools you will need as
well, the most important being a Laser Precision Knife. Don�t worry you can
craft them with 10 uses at Novice for 14 Metal.
The Slicing Mini-Game is this. When you begin to Slice you are given 2
choices. Cut the Red or the Blue wire. Guess wrong and you will fail and the
item will NEVER be able to be sliced again. Guess right and you then cut the
other wire and you are home free. Smugglers get 2 items to help them guess
though. The first is granted at Slicing II, and is a Flow Analyzer Node
(FAN), and takes 20 Metal/20 Copper. The FAN will grant you a roughly 70%
success rate which is helpful. At Slicing IV you will get the Molecular
Clamp, 50 Metal/40 Non-Ferrous, and will grant 100% success rate.
Remember that Master Smuggler/Slicer you befriended? Well now is the time to
buy some crates of either of these off of him. They will make your work much
At Novice Smuggler you will have the ability to slice containers. If you are
like me you probably thought that meant Backpacks and such�nope, it�s those
randomly dropped Locked Containers. If you had some foresight you would have
been collecting those things and telling your friends to save them for you
until now. Containers will give you 250 experience/successful slice, so that
means 20 slices for Slicing I, and 40 slices for Slicing II.
To reach Slicing II your best bet is to load up on Knives and Clamps and
head to a crowded place like the Coronet Starport. Sit down and shout out
that you are Slicing Locked Containers for free (you might want to make a
Macro). It will take awhile, but you only have to do it once.
At Slicing I you gain the ability to Slice Terminals. I have not found this
useful at all. Ideally you will receive more credits from the missions, but
unfortunately if you like to refresh a lot to find the perfect
direction/distance and enemies this will not be a big help. You can only
slice a terminal once every two minutes, and a successful slice gives you
100 experience. Slicing II is useful when sitting around slicing Containers
in between clients. At the Coronet Starport you can slice some terminals
while you wait for someone to bring you their Containers.
At Slicing II you can say goodbye to the Container grind, and hello to a new
grind. You will now be able to Slice Weapons, but now you also need a new
item�a Weapon Upgrade Kit (WUK) along with all your old toys. Remember your
Weaponsmith friend? Well now is the time to convince him to somehow pump out
crates of WUK�s and Weapons for you to Slice. Each Weapon gives 250
experience, just like Containers. This process will have to be repeated
several times to reach Slicing III, but much quicker than standing around
and shouting that you are Slicing Weapons. Also, now you will be able to
make FAN�s on your own.
At Slicing III you will be able to also Slice Armor. So now you find your
Armorsmith friend and repeat the same process with the Weaponsmith, except
now you get 100 Armor Upgrade Kits (AUK�s). Like Weapons, Armor gives 250
experience per Slice. But since people can wear up to 9 pieces of Armor and
generally only carry 1-2 weapons, you will probably get more business by the
person. However, grinding wise, you could still just have that Weaponsmith
pump out more low-end Weapons for you.
Slicing IV�FINALLY! Congratulations, you are a Slicer! You can make
Molecular Clamps on your own and can now get greater Slices on Weapons. The
grind is over!
A Slicer and a Spicer!
Tip#8 Business is Business
As a Slicer and a Fence you are now set up to make some real credits off of
other players. Although not many will order Spice from you, everyone and
their grandmother will want their Equipment Sliced.
Now you may be asking yourself�what do I charge? Well that is up to you.
Unfortunately there are no standards, only 2 general guidelines:
1) Charge a Flat Rate: Generally 1-3K
2) Charge by the % Increase: Generally 50-300 Credits/Percent Increase
Some Slice for free, some charge WAY too much, some don�t charge for a bad
Slice, some ask for more for a GREAT Slice, but it is all up to you. If you
want to be a Business man then make the customer happy and he will ALWAYS
seek you out first, and if anyone asks him if he knows a Slicer you will be
the one mentioned. But if you don�t want to Slice anyone�s equipment except
your friend�never put up the Slicer title on your character! You will get
bombarded with Tells.
Advancing Smuggler: Underworld�Its Not Just For Vampires or Werewolves
Anymore! (That�s a Joke)
Tip#9 It is good to practice PvP with your friends first before trying to
take on that Bounty Hunter with the Krayt Pistol.
Underworld is a unique line that gives some very interesting perks to the
Smuggler. Many will say it is the most useless line, and unless you are big
on the GCW (Galactic Civil War) it is. From reading the Official Forums,
however, I have found that the Development team does wish to completely
change this Line�but they are just not sure to what yet.
All of Underworld is based off of Pistol Experience. So I hope you enjoy
shooting and killing! The following is a breakdown of what you get at each
Rank. They are all unique skills and it is up to you to determine how you
can best use them:
Underworld I: Know all spoken Languages. (most people already do, however,
within their first few hours playing the game). Plus a 10% reduction in the
cost of all Faction Perks (anything you can buy from a Recruiter).
Underworld II: At this rank in PvP against other Overt Faction Members you
are only worth � the Faction Points for a Death, and when you die you only
lose � the Faction you would have.
Underworld III: Sell Out!!! This is one of the more worthless ones in my
opinion. With this you are able to visit the opposing Faction Recruiter and
sell your Faction for credits (I.E. Rebels would visit the Imperial
Recruiter and sell Rebel Faction). If you are like me you are scrambling to
get as much Faction as possible, and selling it for a few measly credits is
worthless. Currently the conversion is
Underworld IV: Another worthless skill in my opinion�this one allows you to
BUY Faction. Of course you can only buy up to 500, and the conversion is
Advancing Smuggler: Dirty Fighting (AKA The Coolest Line in Smuggler)
Tip#10 Don�t stand up while using Feign Death if you are at negative life.
This line holds within it some of the best pistol moves in the game
currently. The downside is that there is no increase in any pistol skills
such as Accuracy or Speed. Once again this is an issue that the Developers
are looking into. Ideally they would like to add some Unarmed abilities in
here as well as adding some of the aforementioned Accuracy/Speed/ect.
skills. Like Underworld, all of the Dirty Fighting line is based on Pistol
Dirty Fighting I: Here you get a really neat ability called Feign Death.
What this does is, on the next hit to you, you fall down and act to be
unconscious until you decide to stand up. PvE this means most creatures will
stop attacking you. PvP this means you CAN NOT BE DEATHBLOWED. Sounds good
eh? Well there is one catch�you can still be attacked. That means someone
can continuously deal you damage and wounds, only can not kill you. So
essentially if you are patient enough you can wait out your attacker, get
up, and heal up. PvP I don�t see much use for this except to piss the guy
off so he can�t DB you.
Dirty Fighting II: Panic Shot. Here we get a cone effect in which blasts are
sprayed to everything within, ideally �stunning� them for a few seconds. The
stun is actually a delay of 5-10 seconds. Just as the name implies this
attack is intended to be used if you get jumped and need a few seconds to
settle down and prepare yourself for combat�although chances are by that
time the fight is half way over, but you never know!
Dirty Fighting III: Now we are getting into the two best Smuggler combat
abilities. The one at this level is Lowblow. This is the shot aimed at the
kneecap, which consequently results in a knockdown. That�s right, the only
pistol Knockdown there is! This is GREAT news for our Teras Kasi/Smugglers
since it is a way to combat kiting. But it gets better�Unarmed Knockdown and
Lowblow run on 2 separate timers! I will let your imagination run wild�
Dirty Fighting IV: And here we are you Rogue! The cr�me de la cr�me: Last
Ditch, arguably the greatest and most beneficial pistol skill in the game
currently. With a decent pistol you can do over 4000 damage in one hit. And
for our PvP enthusiasts that can translate to a potential 1-hit kill. If you
are like me you are cleaning yourself up right now and maybe getting a new
pair of shorts! :D But there is a downside�the delay for your next action is
DRAMATICALLY increased. But it is a give and take, and worth the risk if in
a scenario where this attack would be�well�your LAST DITCH effort!
Master Smuggler!
Tip#11 Be happy with what you have, because chances are the grass is not as
green as it seems.
Now that wasn�t such a hard grind now was it? A little combat, a little
crafting�and look at you now! You�ve got combat skills, buffs, money making
skills, and some decent GCW bonuses. Did I mention that at Master level your
10% reduction of Faction Perks is upped to 25%? That�ll come in handy for
buying that Armor, Pets, or Base you always dreamed of�
Okay so Master Smuggler is not something EVERYONE will enjoy. And it is also
one of the things looking to be revamped to included possibly some passive
bonuses. But for now this is what we�ve got, and it is up to you to decide
if it is something you can use, or if your skill points are better spent
What Else?:
Tip#12-Love what you do and do what you love!
So you are a Master Smuggler right? That means you have 129 Skill points to
play around with. What else do you want to be? You can be pretty much
anything with that much to spare. Pick something that you will enjoy though.
Nothing is worse than playing something you HATE. Although the three obvious
paths are Pistoleer, Commando, and Teras Kasi.
Personally I have tried as many professions as I can to see what I like.
Doctor, Bio Engineer, Creature Handler, Weaponsmith, Architect, Teras
Kasi�Currently I am enjoying the devious route of the Smuggler and the art
of the Teras Kasi. Smuggler lets me help out my Guild, while at the same
time being a solid hybrid class to balance with Teras Kasi.
But the key is to find something you enjoy doing and then do it. If you end
up not liking it (like I didn�t like Bio-Engineer) then quit out. Even if
you pick up another class and like it better, don�t be afraid to quit out of
Smuggler. Better you are happy than not.
Gain personal experience first by �playing� with friends of different
professions. We have a class that contains some great skills, but no combat
abilities. It is best to know what you are capable of before trying to take
out that Overt guy hounding the Faction Terminals or Starport. Obviously
your big ones will be Lowblow and Last Ditch, plus whatever other tricks you
have up your sleeves. And by that I am most certainly referring to the
crates of Spice you should be carrying around for those �emergency�


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