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Mourinho's Chelsea have the ability to swagger
In the first few weeks of 2013, as English football was enduring an extended bout of heavy snow, the staff of Roman Abramovich's sun-baked yacht in St Barts were told to expect an extra important guest. They knew exactly what to do but didn't know who it was for. The circumstances of the trip were so delicate that, up until the visitor safely stepped onto the vessel, the Russian's people took extra care in hiding him from public view. It was, of course, Jose Mourinho.
It wasn't, naturally, the first time that Abramovich had used his yacht to talk with a prospective new Chelsea manager. Just under five years beforehand, in the early summer of 2008, the oligarch had invited Luiz Felipe Scolari on board. Despite the fact that the Brazilian coach had his own sensitive situation with the Portuguese national team, both the visit and the discussion were much more open. As was widely reported within mere weeks of the meeting, Scolari had explicitly promised Abramovich a type of play to match the opulence of the vessel they were sitting on. In short, he guaranteed "fantasy football." Abramovich would finally have what he found a little more difficult to simply pay for.
The reason they were even talking about the subject was in large part down to Mourinho himself. One of the primary factors in the Portuguese first losing his job at Stamford Bridge in 2007 was the style of football he played. It wasn't exciting enough for his boss. Aside from Abramovich's irritation with the way he felt unnecessarily detached from first-team affairs, the Chelsea owner wanted to win with more wonder.
It is unknown whether the issue was brought up with Mourinho this time. From all the Portuguese coach's comments about financial stability and "identity" since his re-appointment, it would seem Abramovich's main concerns have changed -- for the time being. One of the more intriguing aspects of Mourinho's return in the long term is not just whether his own approach to the game has changed too; it is whether it even needs to.
The new Chelsea boss has undeniably come to personify one distinct side of the dominant tactical debate of the past half-decade. On the other side is the Spanish-Barcelona passing-pressing game, which by its very nature is more proactive. There can be no disputing, either, that Mourinho is much more prepared to go defensive and often outright negative. The Spanish approach is ultimately about playing to your strengths; Mourinho's is about working around those of the opposition.
Beyond that, though, it all gets a bit more subjective. Whether one style can be more exciting than the other is ultimately down to application, context and interpretation.
As absolutely enchanting as the Spanish style is when played in properly open space, the most common complaints about it have come when the side is so dominant that they force opposition teams back to extreme levels. To a degree, that same element of utter superiority was part of the problem with perceptions of Mourinho's Chelsea.
"Excitement" or exhilaration in football largely comes from either an exceptional team expressing themselves to their fullest or the kind of competitive unpredictability that gives rise to true drama. Mourinho's original Chelsea side were so mechanically complete, however, that they virtually eliminated competitive unpredictability. Balancing a cast-iron defence with a callously efficient attack, the 2004-06 team gave opposition exceptionally little space to work with. Games were just closed out in a clinical manner.
The most justifiable criticism, perhaps, is that they favoured crushing physicality over a more palatable finesse. That also possibly explains why Abramovich spent the next few years obsessed with bringing in a playmaker like Kaka or a premium, pacy forward to properly open out games.
It would be incorrect, however, to say they were not capable of coruscating football. In fact, given that Mourinho is cast as the opposite to this modern Barcelona, it is somewhat ironic that many of his most exhilarating displays have come in contests against the Catalans.
One of the standout matches of that 2004-07 Chelsea era was the last 16 Champions League second leg at Stamford Bridge, in which the likes of Damien Duff sprung forward at breakneck speed to foster a brilliant tie. It was similar in the semifinal first leg of the 2009-10 season, when Inter Milan opened up the Catalans with forensic counterattacks. The latter half of his spell at Real Madrid was also notable for some roaring runs at Barca in the Clasicos, not to mention the ludicrous number of goals that team struck. In fact, as this graph shows, scoring has never been an issue for Mourinho.
His side outscored Barcelona in two of three seasons, with Real frequently ripping teams apart once an early goal forced opposition sides out. Perhaps the peak of his approach came in the 2009-10 Champions League final against the Barca-inspired Bayern Munich, as Samuel Eto'o, Wesley Sneijder and Diego Milito all produced some exquisite passing interchanges.
There is, of course, a common characteristic to all of these examples: counterattacking at devastating pace. It is another of football's enduring traits: a side getting a break, the pitch suddenly opening up and left ripe for an opportunity, and attackers looking to maximise that space with lightning runs forward. Beyond the infighting, it should be what Mourinho's Real are most remembered for.
And while that approach does necessitate the kind of backloaded defence that can still reduce games to stalemates, it is also why this Chelsea side may be well-suited to reproduce the best of that style.
With the launched passes of Frank Lampard, the pace of Ashley Cole on the flank, the runs of Ramires, the trickery-at-speed of Juan Mata and Eden Hazard and then the power of Romelu Lukaku, the squad looks well-equipped to screech through so many games. It is also a lot less physical and a lot more fluid than the 2004-07 pool.
Chelsea certainly have the capacity to be rousing. Whether that will be enough to float Abramovich's boat in the long term remains to be seen.


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In his criticism of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade playing together with Miami Heat, Tracy McGrady rebukes Joe Dumars' positional philosophy
In case you haven't heard, Tracy McGrady doesn't think LeBron James and Dwyane Wade complement each other. Via Keith Langlois of Pistons.com:
"It's what I expected," McGrady said. "You've got two guys who really don't mix. They're the same type of player. If you look at Boston's big three, they're traditional guys. You've got a true shooting guard, you have a true small forward and you have a true power forward. You have a shooting guard (Ray Allen) that doesn't need the ball. In their case, both of their guys need the ball. They're not great outside shooters, so they just can't stand out there and wait for one to pass the ball and knock down open shots.
"That's not their game. They have to have the ball to make plays and catch a rhythm that way. I'm the same way. I'm not the type of player who can stand on the perimeter and wait for somebody to pass me the ball and knock down jumpers. That's just how it is. They just don't complement each other."
McGrady certainly isn't the first person to criticize the Heat stars this season, and it's certainly a reasonable opinion. I still think LeBron and Wade are versatile enough to play well together. Just because they haven't so far doesn't mean they can't.
But what I found most interesting is McGrady's comments pretty much contradict what Joe Dumars told Langlois before last season:
If you look around the league and look at rosters, the more you can have versatile guys on your roster, the better off you are. Less and less now, you find guys pigeon-holed into one position.
It's nice to have guys who can play multiple positions, but I'm mostly with McGrady on this. You need players who a good at certain and things and other players who are good at others. Everyone doing everything is difficult to pull off, evident by this year's Pistons.
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Nov 30, 2010 • 10:13 am
by gmehl1977
I like how Tracy finishes off his comment about the topic with 'they're rhythm players that need the ball…I'm like that'
Personally i would rather McGrady keep his head down and keep working harder to get himself better like he has but i am sure he has just said what he did to spice up our game against them (Miami) in a couple of days. I mean you could understand him saying it to work up Miami if we have a chance to beat them but i doubt it. Hopefully we can come out of the Florida trip with a win but i think we have more chance of dealing Rip!
Nov 30, 2010 • 10:54 am
by Odeh
So Tmac, you mean Lebron and Wade dont compliment each other like Rip and Gordon dont complement each other. You mean they need the ball in their hand like you need the ball in your hand. I don't think Tmac has room to talk about another team. Until the Pistons are relevant again, deal with your teams problems before you try to handle someone else is problems.
Nov 30, 2010 • 11:14 am
by Patrick Hayes
In T-Mac's defense, he didn't bring this subject up on his own. These comments came after the NY game, and several members of the NY media began asking T-Mac about the Heat, so he gave honest answers.
Nov 30, 2010 • 11:33 am
by Odeh
IMO that makes it worse. Your coming off a double OT Loss and answering questions about another team? As a "leader" on this team he should of changed the subject and talked about the loss and how we can get better.
Nov 30, 2010 • 11:42 am
by Patrick Hayes
Your principle is correct. But you have to understand the dynamic of a locker room media scrum, particularly for a player like McGrady, who has done tons of interviews. I'm sure he just robotically answers questions. Guys don't want to be hanging around talking, particularly after a loss like that. The easiest way to get the media to go away is just answering what they throw at you. Those comments were mixed in with him commenting on the game, the disappointing loss, etc. No one used those quotes though, I'm sure, because someone piped up and asked about the Heat, McGrady threw an answer out there, and they ran with that because the angle was more interesting than McGrady saying, "We just gotta keep fighting," or whatever athlete-speak he said about the game.
Every player in the NBA is getting asked about the Heat this year, and a lot of guys, like McGrady, have given an unflattering account of what they think of the team so far. I think if it was a different environment where McGrady had more time to think about his answers or it was a more formal interview, he probably would've chosen words more carefully or done a better job of dodging the subject.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:14 pm
by Jason
I'm with you on this one, Patrick. He was answering questions from the media, really don't see why it would a problem to anyone.
Anyways, I agree wholeheartedly with what T-Mac is saying. I don't agree with Dumars logic for a second, if you look at all of the successful teams in the league today, they have defined roles. Look at the last decade of Pistons success, our bread and butter was team chemistry, only made possible by defined roles!!
I'm not saying it's a bad thing to have players that can play multiple spots, but at the same time these guys are rarities. Someone might be able to technically speaking slide into multiple roles, but that doesn't mean it's always going to be successful - as we've seen with Daye at PF.
San Antonio, Lakers, Boston, Orlando, Dallas, etc. These teams have clearly defined roles set, they have guys that play their positions well, and that's their focus. This is the formula for success in the NBA. Not a bunch of guys running around the floor aimlessly, playing street ball 1-on-1 ISO style offense, then getting burned on the other end because were mismatched at multiple positions. It's just not going to work, on a consistent basis..
Even the teams who have had success with the up-tempo, versatile rosters – there is always at least one anchor to make that possible. For instance, the Phoenix Suns would never have had the success they have, without a TRUE PG like Nash. Even look to Golden State, who since losing a true PG in Baron Davis, have been much less efficient with a versatile, up-tempo roster, with combo guards running the point.
I guess I'm failing to see what teams around the league are stacked with versatile players, and are actually doing well. I'm usually in Dumars corner, but this is one area we'll have to agree to disagree. Focus on YOUR position, and you'll be much better off in the long run. Build a team, at least a starting 5 with players who have clearly defined roles, that's how you build chemistry.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:30 pm
by nuetes
I don't care that Mcgrady commented about the Heat. He's right about them, but everyone is talking about them. I don't know that it will never work, because if you look at their efficiencies they are a pretty good team with an unlucky record. Lebron and Wade are shooting like crap (well, by their standards), but the Heat are still 5th in offensive efficiency. Scary to think where they would be if Lebron and Wade could co-exist, or when they co-exist.
Hollinger's per diem he wrote this week he blames the big 3 for the Heat's record. Which is fine, but then goes on to say that Miller and Haslem basically aren't very good, or not good enough to help them. And that the rest of the bench is too crappy to matter. So it's all on the big 3. Yeah, so the two guys that are clearly better then everyone else off the bench don't matter at all. I don't get Hollinger's argument. It's fine to argue that Lebron or Wade are playing poorly, but to say Miller and Haslem don't matter is beyond belief. Those are two good players, how they heck don't they matter?
Lebron and Wade are the same player in different bodies. Neither can play off the ball or take a spot up jumper. They've become accustomed to having the ball in their hands. This is one of those scenarios where you can stare at the advanced metrics all day, but at the end it comes down to being able to complement the other player.
This is another NBA lesson I've absorbed recently. Just like you need to assemble a roster in tiers with roles, you need to also limit the ball handlers. You can't have too many guys that need the ball in their hand's to be successful, but you do need a primary ball handler to be a successful team.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:48 pm
by Odeh
Hypothetically speaking: Miami finishes the season with a 50-32 record and gets knocked out of the playoffs in the second round. Do you trade Wade and build around Lebron? That's what I would do.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:50 pm
by detroitpcb
personally i like the fact that McGrady often gives a straight forward answer to a media question. And his answers are not "off the cuff" but usually show intelligence and forethought. I am very impressed with T-Mac as a person & teammate this year. His basketball IQ is the highest on the team. He plays team ball and sees the floor better than any other Piston. He stood up in the locker room and reminded his (new) teammates that they have to stick together even if they disagree with the coach. If he can get healthy and his knee allows him to play a second half as good as his first halves – we have a steal and a player with a lot of value at the deadline.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:54 pm
by detroitpcb
actually we did not see anything of the kind with Daye at power forward. He was actually playing his best ball of the season and had a great stroke on his shot when he was benched because Q caved into Prince's demands that he bench Daye for Max.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:54 pm
by Jason
@ Odeh – No chance.. That would never fly with the fans – so there's no way Riley would pull that trigger. If anything, they trade Bosh – sign a big, and maybe a PG and they'll come together. Lebron needs to just take over at PG, let Wade get his rhythm back. If there is any team that can defy odds, and figure it out – I wouldn't put it past this group, just being the caliber of players. I just don't believe it will happen this year. Give them an off-season to get on the same page, they'll be tough next season.
@ pcb – Couldn't agree more.
Nov 30, 2010 • 12:59 pm
by Jason
You can't honestly tell me that if Daye has those same minutes at SF, he wouldn't have done even better. He is a SF, there is no doubt about it. Again, he may have a few good nights at PF, when matched against the right players. But, he doesn't yet have the build, and probably never will have the build to be a productive PF.
Nov 30, 2010 • 1:06 pm
by detroitpcb
defined roles are absolutely necessary in order to have a winning team. But that does not preclude versitility and players who can play multiple positions. They just have to know their role given the lineup on the floor and the position they are being asked to play at the time. Look at Scotty Pippen, one of the most vesitile players of all time – he could do everything, like Prince, but better. That didn't prevent him from playing alongside MJ. Look at Zeke, Dumars, and Vinnie Johnson. Scorers all. Not a true point guard among them. Zeke may have been the best "small" player ever to play the game and he certainly averaged assists but his real proficiency was as a scorer. Joe took over ball handling duties when Zeke went out and did just fine.
The problem is the coach, who has not defined roles and established a good rotation. The problem is not the players. Even lacking a rebounder, interior defender, and low post scorer they could be winning a lot of these games if they had a better coach.
Nov 30, 2010 • 1:18 pm
by detroitpcb
ultimately i think Daye's best position might be at the 2 but that certainly does not preclude him from playing an effective 4. On this team his role was to front his man when possible to deny the entry pass, to make sure he had a body on his man when the shot went up and to hold the box out rather than go for the ball, to run the floor after the Pistons secured the rebound, and on offense to stretch the floor with his three point shot thereby openning lanes for Stuckey to drive. As he got more comfortable, i also wanted to see him put the ball on the floor more. One thing we would not see from him at the 4 spot is his post up. He is not strong enough to go down low on a 4.
but i thought he was playing well and had earned continued minutes. But Prince froze him out and Q caved in to his vetern demands. Q defines roles for the young guys. He told Daye how to play correctly given his limitations. He has told Greg Monroe to focus on rebounding. But Q refuses to take on his vets and force them into appropriate roles or the bench.
Nov 30, 2010 • 1:37 pm
by Jason
I see what your saying, Pcb. Although i don't see Daye at the 2 either, he's not fast enough to guard a quick SG. He will be most effective at SF, when Prince is no longer on the team.. Plain and simple.
Q has it pretty tough though, put yourself in his shoes. He clearly has no voice in personnel moves, or a very little one if any. Q has been set up for failure with this group, having to sort out a team with many holes, and too many wing players. I agree that he needs to do more, but at the same time can understand he's in a tough spot.
Should be interesting to see how the season plays out if no moves are ultimately made.
Nov 30, 2010 • 1:55 pm
by Patrick Hayes
"But Prince froze him out and Q caved in to his vetern demands."
I've mentioned it before, but that's your perception of what happened, not an actual fact.
I find it hard to believe that Prince would tell the coach to start Maxiell over Daye and that nothing would get leaked to the media. Stuff like that ALWAYS gets leaked because the player getting benched (Daye) or teammates who support him would have a vested interest in getting it leaked.
The fact is Maxiell starting at power forward gives the Pistons a better chance to compete defensively than Daye does. So spout all of the conspiracy theories about Prince being some sort of puppet master all you want, but moving Daye out of the starting PF spot made sense, although I disagree that Maxiell should've been the player picked to start.
Nov 30, 2010 • 2:31 pm
by Laser
@pcb: if you think his best position is at the 2 (and i don't necessarily disagree), that's surely a concession that his worst position is the 4. i'll never understand the point of having "versatile" players who can play multiple positions and locking them into their weakest position. positional versatility is meaningless if there's only room for a player at his worst positions (stuckey, daye, jerebko). you're better off having a GOOD power forward than a small forward who can technically slide over playing the position full time and struggling. neither jerebko nor daye is a power forward of the future for this team, and we all know what stuckey is.
the truth is that the pistons, despite joe dumars's jabbering, are not a versatile team. versatile teams can throw different looks at teams. they have different KINDS of players. there's no point in having a roster where everyone can play the 2 or the 3 if there's no room for them to play there. the pistons can only go big on the perimeter, and with all the guards in their rotation who aren't going anywhere and need minutes, we've blocked a lot of our own versatility.
as for the heat, i was saying the same thing. i don't know why anyone assumed they'd hit the ground running, but i was saying from the get-go that there would at least be a likely adjustment period since both of these guys were used to having the ball in their hands at all times. i also said they might need a few more MLE additions to be able to hang with teams like boston and LA. smart money says they eventually make it work, though they'll probably have a similar problem to the one detroit is enjoying right now and for the near future, where the whole is less than the sum of its parts. only they could trade lebron for a king's ransom. imagine that: the guy pisses off the world and goes to miami to play with his friends, and pat riley goes and trades him to some rubbish team that had to gut itself to get him. would that be poetic justice or what?? if miami can't get all that excited about the heat and needs to "fan up," maybe trading lebron is the shrewdest move.
as for the pistons, there's a difference between the redundancy of wade/james and hamilton/gordon. specifically, it's hard to have two guys on the same team who basically need the ball in their hands at all times. it's easier to have two similar players who don't tend to dominate the ball. now, only an idiot would think rip and gordon would be a good fit to play together (though they can both hit outside shots and come off screens to catch-and-shoot), but it's a very different situation.
Nov 30, 2010 • 2:34 pm
by Laser
and for the record, i don't think kuester "caved to prince's demands" on the daye situation, but i think it's a fair assessment that prince thought daye starting at PF was a bad choice. then again, who wouldn't think it was a bad choice? pcb? that's probably it for the planet. even kuester couldn't have really thought it would work out. or maybe he could have. he's a dud. so many duds on this team, so little time.
Nov 30, 2010 • 2:39 pm
by Laser
oh sorry, and finally: i've been saying that roles are important for a while now, and the pistons are a great example of that. it's no coincidence that our best players happen to have the most defined roles. ben wallace defending and rebounding, t-mac making plays, charlie v hitting outside shots and occasionally putting it on the floor. everyone else is just trying to do a little of everything, and none of them are good enough for that formula to work. at least with wade and lebron, you have two guys who are good enough to make it work (though i doubt they'll ever thrive like they probably originally expected).
and there's nothing wrong with having a player or two who does it all. tayshaun's a good example, as he can do a little of absolutely everything. but it's just too sloppy of a system to have everyone doing that. the Goin' to Work pistons had such nice roles, too. it's a wonder joe got so far from that.
Nov 30, 2010 • 3:16 pm
by nuetes
maybe i'm defining roles differently, because obviously the player's abilities define his role. your not going to ask jonas jerebko to be PG or anything. i mean more so with minute allocation. who is our best PG? SG? PF? Who are our best players at each position? i'm talking a tier system where you need clear cut #1 options at positions. we have a very deep team full of equally talented guys from the 1-12 spots practically. whoever said that was supposed to be a good problem to have is out of their minds.
it leaves way to much room for second guessing. why did rip play in the 4th and not gordon? why didn't Monroe play? why did Mcgrady play more than CV? why this why that the why's never stop because you can second guess every single substitution because nobody is better than anybody else. you could have stuckey, gordon, mcgrady, cv, and wallace on the court in the 4th, and if they lose it will be well why wasn't tay out there? why wasn't rip out there? it doesn't matter who is out there because there is always someone else that could be out there. you need player tiers. some guys that are clear cut above the rest to get a rotation under control.
As far as the Prince thing PCB brought up it's an interesting take with absolutely no evidence, but something to think about. Prince had made some post-game comments about the Pistons getting killed on the glass and about it being a team effort, and he did talk about Daye prior to the season saying how difficult it was going to be for him. Maybe he did convince Q to get Daye out of there. I don't think players are that stupid, and I'm actually quite surprised by that to be honest. Players seem to get what wins games, but for some reason none of that matters when they are on the court. Mcgrady talking about the Miami dynamic. Prince talking about the Pistons rebounding. Rip staring at box scores endlessly after games. These guys get it, they just can't seem to do anything about it.
Nov 30, 2010 • 5:24 pm
by gmehl1977
You bring up a great point in…Do you trade Wade and build around Lebron?
It would be very interesting to see what Miami would do if they don't at least make the conference finals. There roster to me is built to win and win now and nothing less than a championship is acceptable. I could only just imagine how much cavs fans are loving how much of a flop the heat have turned out to be. As far as trading Wade who is supposed to be there favorite son who brought them there only championship i think that would be a very cold move. By memory all of the big 3 have a clause in the last year of there contracts. Who would you expect to land for Wade? I think Rondo and Ray Allen would fit perfectly on that team. Dwayne Wade/Mike Miller for Rajon Rondo/Ray Allen. Funny thing is i can see Boston turning the deal down.
Nov 30, 2010 • 7:03 pm
by Laser
@nuetes: "equally talented" sounds like they're talented. i prefer "equally mediocre." that said… i've been saying the particular distribution of talent is a veritable nightmare for years. it's keith langlois who's been calling it a good problem. in fact, he'd tell you every problem this team has is a good one. because lord knows nobody could say with a straight face that anything else about the team is good. i've long maintained that until we can turn some of this mediocre talent into players who fill our many holes, none of our problems are good. and our record has been supporting that theory quite nicely lately.
in short, i fully agree about a hierarchy and defined roles being extremely important. the only players on the team who are probably distinctly better than the other guys at their position are tayshaun and body. i think the case could easily be made that villa is the best PF. and body is obviously a very limited player, and villa's got his obvious flaws too, so yeah we're a joke. i do think that certain combinations work better than others. i think rip pairs nicely with bynum, t-mac and tayshaun. i think gordon and stuckey should be playing together a bunch. i don't think stuckey-gordon-tayshaun is a bad perimeter, nor is bynum-hamilton-mcgrady. but bynum and gordon are so small it's a matchup problem every night, and stuckey and rip combine to form my personal nightmare. so, uh, in the absence of actual talent, it would be smart to at least use the best combinations.
@gmehl: i don't know what you're talking about with that championship-or-bust miami talk. maybe they're nuts enough to think they're the best team ever, but that's just not a reasonable take. i said long ago that they'd need time. but if they stay together and continue to add pieces (the right pieces, like a strong point guard and center), they should be a great team in two seasons and for a long time to come. but these things take time. chemistry is important, especially for guys who are used to dominating the ball at all times. and they need better supporting players. also, it sounds like you didn't know this, but the heat have a very poor fanbase who has better things to do than support them. they're just a sh*tty basketball town i guess. so everyone who cares is probably pissed, but that's not very many people. but seriously, patience is a virtue. i don't know how people who fancy themselves basketball "experts" thought they'd run away with the east and win ten championships off the bat. also, they're not trading wade ever. smart money says he will retire a heater. lebron is 50x more expendable for every reason imaginable besides the not-so-big talent gap and their respective ages. but you can bet pat riley isn't going to pick lebron over wade. ever. never in a million years. heck, wade has been the franchise since he got there, he brought them a championship, he brought them lebron and bosh; he couldn't possibly have done more for the team. you don't trade that guy. get real. every miami fan in the world would join al-qaeda. or something.
Nov 30, 2010 • 7:09 pm
by Laser
also, forgot to add. i think it was insanely stupid for miami to unload all their draft picks from here until oblivion. i mean, maybe they did think they were going to be picking in the late-20s for eternity, but how stupid can you be? at minimum, i would have held on tight to this year's first rounder, just in case it took some time to jell. and probably next year's too. if they were smart, kept a few upcoming picks, and used their exceptions wisely, they'd probably be picking in the late 20s for the foreseeable future. but they give up what could be valuable picks, and for what? the right to lebron and bosh for another year? if things were going swimmingly, those guys would have stayed anyways. i don't get it.
Nov 30, 2010 • 9:55 pm
by gmehl1977
I was just querying that if the Heat don't win it all and more importantly still don't jell like everybody has expected then 'when' and 'if' it was to be a choice of who to trade then who would it be? Personally i think they will win championships and eventually jell as a team. You are very quick to jump on peoples comments without noting what point they are getting at. Odeh brought up the topic and clearly stressed it was hypothetically speaking. Of coarse the Heat will not break up the big 3 after missing the conference finals but what happens if they just plain don't 3-peat eventually like the Lakers have done. With the amount of money they have put into 3 guys and the crappy draft picks they will be getting they will have to rely on adding veterans looking to win championships. Finally i will stress that i do think they will get there with time but if your telling me that LeBron signed with the Heat thinking he would have to wait 2-3 years for a ring then i think he should of stayed with the cavs and just got Bosh to join him.
On a side note just imagine if LeBron had signed with Knicks and they had started just as bad. The New York media would of been vying for his blood which leads me to believe was the main reason he didn't go there.
Dec 1, 2010 • 1:09 am
by Laser
1) if lebron joined the heat thinking he would win a championship right away, he's a bigger idiot than i thought. hell, maybe he is. but how stupid can you be? the lakers are STACKED, boston is deep as HELL. i've been saying since the jump that there might be a significant period of time before wade and lebron jelled together AND that it's probably going to take a few quality MLE additions before they could be true contenders.
2) speaking of which, i felt that way because i never thought aging ring-chasers would be enough of a support system to win a championship, but they could get some serious firepower with a few MLE contracts. two players on full MLE deals, depending on whom of course, might put them over the top… if and when they learn to play together. big "if."
3) i knew what everyone was getting at, and i don't think i jumped on anyone unfairly. but i can't imagine a realistic scenario where the heat trades wade ever, assuming his desire is to retire a heater. the guy brought excitement to the heat, brought them a championship, consistently carried a weak supporting cast to the playoffs, and delivered them lebron and bosh. they owe him for life. he's a lifer. lebron may come and go; wade's the franchise. i'd be astonished if they didn't extend him the common courtesy to allow him to ride out his career there if he so desired. and imagine the return they'd get for lebron; much much more than for wade.
4) i think there were a few reasons he went to the heat when he had his choice of anywhere. i think he wanted to play with his friends, with real stars, for a good organization. new york didn't offer hardly any of that. and lebron's so big, putting on a knicks jersey wouldn't have a seismic effect on his profile. the guy was a household name playing in cleveland.
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I chose to come to Belhaven University because... it is one of the few performing arts schools in the country that operates with more than just a nod to the Christian perspective. I was particularly attracted to the dance program, since I was really into ballet in high school, but I ended up coming in as a music major instead.
One relationship that has meant a lot to me while attending Belhaven University…is my relationship with my voice teacher, Dr. Shelt. He constantly pushes me to excel technically and artistically, but he is always willing to put a lesson on hold to mentor me and help me deal with life's difficulties. He allowed me to give input when he was putting together the outline for the musical theatre concentration, which made me feel so honored. Another faculty relationship I feel I need to mention is the one I have with Dr. Hubele in the English Department. He made my day every single class, from Lit 1 to Lit 4, with his verbosity and dry wit. He always tries to find real life lessons we can apply to our lives as students, and I have to say the poems he said would "change our lives" really did... I still think about them. Faculty here really do care about their students on a personal level.
Because of my degree from Belhaven University… I will be equipped for teaching, directing, performing, choreographing, composing, and musical ministry. I'm actually looking at going to Japan with Mission to the World and working with their arts ministries.
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Real Estate Bargaining: an Expert Opinion
A Harvard negotiation expert offers advice for consumers on bidding down home prices.
With the sluggish real estate market making home sellers increasingly desperate, the table is set for buyers to negotiate their way to hefty savings. But what are the do's and don'ts of negotiating home prices? Daniel Shapiro, associate director of the Harvard Negotiation Project and coauthor of Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate, spoke with U.S. News about his advice to consumers. Excerpts:
How can consumers put themselves in a better position to negotiate down the price of a home?
Know what the comparative analysis is; how long a house has been on the market is a great indicator of its attractiveness and how much you might be able to get off of the price. It's an important thing to know because in some areas prices are declining 10 to 20 percent. At the same time, in the locations such as where I am living, in Arlington, Mass., [the market has] held pretty steady. Whatever area you are considering moving to, get their stats. What should consumers know about making a low offer?
Don't try to steal the home. If you give an offer that is insultingly low, the buyer may not think you are trustworthy or maybe for emotional reasons not want to give it to you. [A seller might think], "I like this house. I'm not going to give it to you for $1. It's worth much more than $1." In today's market, you can negotiate, in many cases, the price down. My advice would be to find a price that within the market is a fair price. This is the price that is going to be most persuasive to everyone: to the agents on both sides, to the buyer, and to the seller. How important are emotions in the home-buying process?
I do believe that emotions are such a critical element in dealing with real estate. People think it's just about numbers, when this is actually very much a human transaction. At the end of the day, I have lived in my house for 30 years, and I don't want just anyone to buy it. I'd rather sacrifice a substantial amount of money to have that really nice family move in and appreciate this house where I have raised my kids. And I don't think that's uncommon. I think it's crucial to recognize that. Money is a piece of it—it's an important piece—but it's not the only thing. They want their emotions addressed [as well]. What should home buyers using an agent know about the process?
It's important, when you are working with an agent, to understand that an agent does have an interest in the house being bought for more money because they will make a higher commission. And you, as the buyer, have an interest in buying the house for the best possible price. Are consumers more likely to get a better deal through an agent or on their own?
There are pros and cons in terms of negotiating [directly] with the seller. On the one hand, it can be helpful to build that rapport with the seller. You can ask questions that are sometimes hard to ask through intermediaries. If you do meet directly with the owner, remember that most of the time, people are very attached to their homes. So if you walk in and think that your negotiation strategy is going to be to criticize elements of the home and show all of the problems so that you can get a reduced price, you might just have lost the rapport with the seller. Emotions are very tangible when you're face to face, and I think that's often a benefit of an agent. I think it's very helpful to actually get your agent on your side because this agent is dealing in the market; they know what the market values are much better than almost anyone. And so to get their advice on what they think an appropriate range for the house might be and even on negotiation strategy could be useful. What's a potential pitfall homebuyers face in negotiating?
People often get so enmeshed in the negotiation game that they lose the house they like and could afford because they didn't get the negotiation price they thought they could get. That's a big problem, and I could see that being particularly sensitive given today's market.


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The Space Between: An Outlander Novellaby Diana Gabaldon
#1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon returns to her Outlander universe in "The Space Between," an irresistible novella brimming with adventure, history, and suspense--and available for the first time as a standalone eBook. Features a preview of the much-anticipated new Outlander novel, Written in My Own Heart's Blood! Joan MacKimmie is on her way to Paris to take up her vocation as a nun. Yet her decision is less a matter of faith than fear, for Joan is plagued by mysterious voices that speak of the future, and by visions that mark those about to die. The sanctuary of the nunnery promises respite from these unwanted visitations . . . or so she prays. Her chaperone is Michael Murray, a young widower who, though he still mourns the death of his wife, finds himself powerfully drawn to his charge. But when the time-traveling Comte St. Germain learns of Joan's presence in Paris, and of her link to Claire Fraser--La Dame Blanche--Murray is drawn into a battle whose stakes are not merely the life but the very soul of the Scotswoman who, without even trying, has won his heart. Praise for Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series "A grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries]."--CNN, on The Fiery Cross "History comes deliciously alive on the page."--New York Daily News, on Outlander "Abounds with Gabaldon's sexy combination of humor, wild adventure and, underlying it all, the redemptive power of true love."--The Dallas Morning News, on The Fiery Cross "Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves."--The Arizona Republic, on Dragonfly in Amber "Wonderful . . . This is escapist historical fiction at its best."--San Antonio Express-News, on Drums of Autumn
The Necessary Revolutionby Bryan Smith Peter M. Senge Nina Kruschwitz Joe Laur Sara Schley
Imagine a world in which the excess energy from one business would be used to heat another. Where buildings need less and less energy around the world, and where "regenerative" commercial buildings - ones that create more energy than they use - are being designed. A world in which environmentally sound products and processes would be more cost-effective than wasteful ones. A world in which corporations such as Costco, Nike, BP, and countless others are forming partnerships with environmental and social justice organizations to ensure better stewardship of the earth and better livelihoods in the developing world. Now, stop imagining - that world is already emerging.A revolution is underway in today's organizations. As Peter Senge and his co-authors reveal in The Necessary Revolution, companies around the world are boldly leading the change from dead-end "business as usual" tactics to transformative strategies that are essential for creating a flourishing, sustainable world. There is a long way to go, but the era of denial has ended. Today's most innovative leaders are recognizing that for the sake of our companies and our world, we must implement revolutionary--not just incremental--changes in the way we live and work.Brimming with inspiring stories from individuals and organizations tackling social and environmental problems around the globe, THE NECESSARY REVOLUTION reveals how ordinary people at every level are transforming their businesses and communities. By working collaboratively across boundaries, they are exploring and putting into place unprecedented solutions that move beyond just being "less bad" to creating pathways that will enable us to flourish in an increasingly interdependent world. Among the stories in these pages are the evolution of Sweden's "Green Zone," Alcoa's water use reduction goals, GE's ecoimagination initiative, and Seventh Generation's decision to shift some of their advertising to youth-led social change programs.At its heart, THE NECESSARY REVOLUTION contains a wealth of strategies that individuals and organizations can use -- specific tools and ways of thinking -- to help us build the confidence and competence to respond effectively to the greatest challenge of our time. It is an essential guidebook for all of us who recognize the need to act and work together--now--to create a sustainable world, both for ourselves and for the generations to follow.
Christian the Lion: Based on the Amazing and Heartwarming True Storyby Anthony Bourke John Rendall
As Ace and John, two friends, are searching for holiday gifts in London, they come across a lion cub for sale in Harrods, the famous department store! Unable to bear the thought of leaving the cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. After a year of fun and mischief Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live free, in his natural environment. Luckily, friends help introduce Christian to the African wild. Christian the Lion tells the riveting true story of one animal's ability to adapt to life in the wild, and captures the unexpectedly enduring connection between man and animal.
Ice Songby Kirsten Imani Kasai
Environmental degradation and genetic mutation run amok; humans have become distorted into animals and animal bodies mask a wild humanity. Alluring, intense, and gorgeously rendered, "Ice Song" is a remarkable debut by a fiercely original new writer.
High Druid of Shannara: Tanequilby Terry Brooks
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Measure of the Magic.Events that began in Jarka Ruus, Book One of High Druid of Shannara, come swiftly to a head in this second thrilling volume. Alliances are made, trusts are betrayed, and prices are paid. Through it all, Terry Brooks orchestrates the action with the flawless hand of a master mythmaker- fashioning another exquisite link in his chain of bestselling epics. Loyal to none but herself and lethal even to those closest to her, Shadea a'Ru now holds sway as High Druid of Paranor-her ascension to power all but unchallenged in the wake of Grianne Ohmsford's sudden, mysterious vanishing. Only Shadea and her catspaw-the treacherous Prime Minister Sen Dunsidan-know the secret fate of the true Ard Rhys . . . for it was they who engineered it, by means of dark magic. And now Grianne languishes in the fearsome and inescapable netherworld called the Forbidding. Their bloodless coup a success, the corrupt pair, and their confederates within the Druid Council, seeks to make their dominion over the Four Lands absolute-with the aid of a devastating new weapon. But it could all be undone if Grianne's young nephew, Penderrin, succeeds in his frantic quest to rescue her. Shadea's airship-borne minions and the relentless assassin under her command continue their fierce pursuit of Pen and his comrades. Eluding death is only half the battle for Pen. To breach the Forbidding and bring Grianne back to the natural world means finding the fabled Tanequil . . . and the talisman it alone can provide. That means journeying into the Inkrim-a dreaded region thick with shadows and haunted by harrowing legends. It also means striking a bargain more dire than Pen could ever imagine. But there can be no turning back. For in her unearthly prison, the Ard Rhys faces a demonic plight too hideous to countenance. . . .
Waylanderby David Gemmell
All of Waylander's instincts had screamed at him to spurn the contract from Kaem the cruel, the killer of nations. But he had ignored them. He had made his kill. And even as he went to collect his gold, he knew that he had been betrayed.Now the Dark Brotherhood and the hounds of chaos were hunting him, even as Kaem's armies waged war on the Drenai lands, intent on killing every man, woman, and child. The Drenai soldiers were doomed to ultimate defeat, and chaos would soon reign. Then a strange old man told Waylander that the only way to turn the tide of battle would be for Waylander himself to retrieve the legendary Armor of Bronze from its hiding place deep within a shadow-haunted land. He would be hunted. He was certain to fail. But he must try, the old man commanded--commanded in the name of his son, the king, who had been slain by an assassin... Waylander was the most unlikely of heroes--for he was a traitor, the Slayer who had killed the king...
Punish the Sinnersby John Saul
Italy 1252. Inquisition. Accusation. Fear. Torture. The guilty and the innocent dying for sins real and imagined in the flames of the burning stake. Neilsville, 1978. Peter Blasam has come to this sleepy desert town to teach its youth, and finds a mystery of mounting horror. Something is happening to the young girls of St. Francis Xavier High School -- something evil. In bloodlet and terror a suicide contagion has swept the two. . . while a dark order of its holy men enacts a secret medieval ritual. Is hysteria manipulating these innocent children into violent self-destruction? Or has supernatural force, a thirteenth-century madness, returned to. . . Punish The Sinners.
Gambitby Rex Stout
A private club is the setting for murder when Paul Jerim, playing chess with twelve opponents, is poisoned. When her father is accused of the murder, beautiful Sally Blount calls on gourmet detective Nero Wolfe to find the real killer.
Bedford Square (Thomas and Charlotte Pitt Mystery #19)by Anne Perry
This is the 19th in the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mystery series set in Victorian England.
Ashworth Hallby Anne Perry
When a group of powerful Irish Protestants and Catholics gather at a country house to discuss Irish home rule, contention is to be expected. But when the meeting's moderator, government bigwig Ainsley Greville, is found murdered in his bath, negotiations seem doomed. Unless Superintendent Thomas Pitt and his wife, Charlotte, can root out the truth, simmering hatreds and passions may again explode in murder.
The Final Deductionby Rex Stout
As the usual suspects in Nero Wolfe's latest case -- involving taxes and kidnapping -- become victims, Wolfe breaks tradition, leaving his comfortable New York brownstone to do some legwork of his own.
The Powers That Be: Theology for A New Millenniumby Walter Wink
In our fast-paced secular world, God and theology are second-class citizens. Money, politics, sports, and science seem better suited to the hard realities of our world. As the church steeple has been eclipsed by the skyscraper as the centerpiece of the urban landscape, so has the divine realm been set aside in favor of more immediate human experience. One sad consequence of this shift is the loss of spiritual and theological bearings, most clearly evident in our inability to understand or speak abou...
I. Asimov: A Memoirby Isaac Asimov
Arguably the greatest science fiction writer who ever lived, Isaac Asimov also possessed one of the most brilliant and original minds of our time. His accessible style and far-reaching interests in subjects ranging from science to humor to history earned him the nickname "the Great Explainer. "I. Asimovis his personal story--vivid, open, and honest--as only Asimov himself could tell it. Here is the story of the paradoxical genius who wrote of travel to the stars yet refused to fly in airplanes; who imagined alien universes and vast galactic civilizations while staying home to write; who compulsively authored more than 470 books yet still found the time to share his ideas with some of the great minds of our century. Here are his wide-ranging thoughts and sharp-eyed observations on everything from religion to politics, love and divorce, friendship and Hollywood, fame and mortality. Here, too, is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the varied personalities--Campbell, Ellison, Heinlein, Clarke, del Rey, Silverberg, and others--who along with Asimov helped shape science fiction. As unique and irrepressible as the man himself,I. Asimov is the candid memoir of an incomparable talent who entertained readers for nearly half a century and whose work will surely endure into the future he so vividly envisioned.
Chaos and Orderby Stephen R. Donaldson
As the planetoid Thanatos Minor explodes into atoms, a specially-fitted cruiser escapes the mass destruction and hurtles into space only a step ahead of hostile pursuit. On board Trumpet are a handful of bedraggled fugitives from an outlaw world - old enemies suddenly and violently thrown together in a desperate bid for survival. Among this unlikely crew of allies are Morn Hyland, once a UMC cop, now a prisoner to the electrodes implanted in her brain; her son, Davies, "force-grown" to adulthood by the alien Amnion and struggling to understand his true identity; the amoral space buccaneer Nick Succorso, whose most daring act of piracy could be his last; and Angus Thermopyle, unstoppable cyborg struggling to wrest control of his own mind from his UMC programmers.From the Paperback edition.
A Darker Placeby Laurie R. King
Called "one of the most original talents to emerge in the '90s" by Kirkus Reviews, award-winning author Laurie R. King delivers an intelligent, terrifying, engrossing drama of good and evil, unlike any she has written before....A respected university professor, Anne Waverly has a past known to few: Years ago, her own unwitting act cost Anne her husband and daughter. Fewer still know that this history and her academic specialty--alternative religious movements--have made her a brilliant FBI operative. Four times she has infiltrated suspect communities, escaping her own memories of loss and carnage to find a measure of atonement. Now, as she begins to savor life once more, she has no intention of taking another assignment. Until she learns of more than one hundred children living in the Change movement's Arizona compound....Anne soon realizes that Change is no ordinary community and hers is no ordinary mission. For, far from appeasing the demons of her past, this assignment is sweeping her back into their clutches...and to the razor's edge of danger.From the Paperback edition.
What on Earth is Going on?by Mark Hitchcock
As sensationalists and skeptics wreak havoc with the country's emotions, prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock provides a much-needed definition of what is meant by "signs of the times. " Hitchcock discusses the current interest in prophecy caused by the 9/11 attack, presents Jesus' own forecast for the future of the world, and details five major global developments today that discernibly signal Christ's coming. This balanced, concise overview of the real signs of the times will clarify Christ's instructions challenging his followers to be alert in the final days. Readers will easily find and absorb the information they need to prepare for His return. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Christy Miller Collection, Vol 4by Robin Jones Gunn
Get in on Christy's Senior Year The last three books, collected in one page-turning volume, conclude the bestselling Christy Miller series with hope and promise! At the start of her senior year, Christy looks forward to growing closer to Todd, but her friendship with Katie is on the rocks, threatening the year she was certain would be a time to cherish. With Sweet Dreams comes the start of a romantic summer. She'd be entirely swept off her feet if it wasn't for the most difficult decision she's ever had to make. And in A Promise Is Forever, Christy discovers foreign adventure is just her cup of tea. Follow Christy Miller as she stays true to her identity in Christ, drawing closer to God for help in realizing her dreams and dealing with her disappointments. Whether you're meeting her for the first time or have known her for years-- Christy Is a Forever Friend A Time to Cherish For Labor Day weekend, Christy Miller is on a houseboat at Lake Shasta. What could be better? She's about to find out! Before they know it, both Christy and her best friend, Katie, are receiving some unexpected male attention. But somehow these best friends are at odds just when they should be having the most fun together. Christy soon realizes that sometimes you have to stand back and let people make their own decisions, even when they're headed for a fall. And although life is never perfect, this is definitely a time to cherish. Sweet Dreams Christy Miller's senior year is delicious, especially the time she spends with Todd. But her best friend, Katie, is struggling--she's realized she needs to break up with Michael. It's not easy! Fortunately both Doug and Disneyland help Katie to cheer up. Christy is learning to let go and get out of the way so that her friends can become who they're meant to be...even when it jeopardizes her own sweet dreams. A Promise Is Forever Christy Miller's going to Europe! It's a three-week missions trip with Doug, Katie, and Tracy. First stop: London for some sightseeing, and then a castle in the English countryside for group training. Christy is so excited to be headed for Belfast with her friends--despite some tension among them. But when plans go topsy-turvy at the last minute, Christy must face her fears and realize that some things are more important than her own comfort...and that even when she can't foresee the end result, a promise truly is forever. Story Behind the Book"The Christy Miller series was actually born when a group of thirteen-year-olds challenged me to write a novel. I'd been questioning the content of their favorite books when they said, 'Why don't you write a book for us?' I told them no, I only wrote picture books. But they persisted: 'How hard could it be? We'll even tell you what to write! We want a love story with teenagers at the beach.' And there you go. Summer Promise first released seventeen years ago and is now translated into five languages. I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading Summer Promise . I love that!" --Robin Jones GunnFrom the Hardcover edition.
Dear Austinby Elvira Woodruff
Now in paperback! In this companion novel to Dear Levi, told in letters,11-year-old Levi helps a young African American in a harrowing flight for freedom along the Underground Railroad.
The Screenwriter's Workbook (Revised Edition)by Syd Field
At last! The classic screenwriting workbook--now completely revised and updated--from the celebrated lecturer, teacher, and bestselling author, Syd Field: "the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world"* No one knows more about screenwriting than Syd Field--and now the ultimate Hollywood insider shares his secrets and expertise, completely updating his bestselling workbook for a new generation of screenwriters. Filled with new material--including fresh insights and anecdotes from the author and analyses of films from Pulp Fiction to Brokeback Mountain--The Screenwriter's Workbook is your very own hands-on workshop, the book that allows you to participate in the processes that have made Syd Field's workshops invaluable to beginners and working professionals alike. Follow this workbook through to the finish, and you'll end up with a complete and salable script! Learn how to: * Define the idea on which your script will be built * Create the model--the paradigm--that professionals use * Bring your characters to life * Write dialogue like a pro * Structure your screenplay for success from the crucial first pages to the final act Here are systematic instructions, easy-to-follow exercises, a clear explanation of screenwriting basics, and expert advice at every turn--all the moment-to-moment, line-by-line help you need to transform your initial idea into a professional screenplay that's earmarked for success. The Perfect Companion Volume to Syd Field's Revised and Updated Edition of Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting *Hollywood Reporter
How Can I Keep from Singing?: The Ballad of Pete Seegerby David King Dunaway
How Can I Keep from Singing? is the compelling story of how the son of a respectable Puritan family became a consummate performer and American rebel. Updated with new research and interviews, unpublished photographs, and thoughtful comments from Pete Seeger himself, this is an inside history of the man Carl Sandburg called "America's Tuning Fork." In the only biography on Seeger, David Dunaway parts the curtains on his life. Who is this rail-thin, eighty-eight-year-old with the five-string banjo, whose performances have touched millions of people for more than seven decades? Bob Dylan called him a saint. Joan Baez said, "We all owe our careers to him." But Seeger's considerable musical achievements were overshadowed by political controversy when he became perhaps the most blacklisted performer in American history. He was investigated for sedition, harassed by the FBI and the CIA, picketed, and literally stoned by conservative groups. Still, he sang. Today, Seeger remains an icon of conscience and culture, and his classic antiwar songs, sung by Bruce Springsteen and millions of others, live again in the movement against foreign wars. His life holds lessons for surviving repressive times and for turning to music to change the world. "This biography is a beauty. It captures not only the life of the bard but the world of which he sings." --Studs Terkel "A fine and meticulous biography ... Dunaway has taken [Seeger's] materials and woven them into a detailed, interesting, and well-written narrative of a most fascinating life." -American Music. "An extraordinary tale of an extraordinary man [that] will intrigue not only his legions of followers but everyone interested in one man's battles and victories." -Chicago Sun-Times.
Status Anxietyby Alain De Botton
With characteristic originality, lucidity, and lan, de Botton addresses the anxieties that seem inextricably embedded in our pursuit of success and status, and explores what, if anything, we can do about them.
Hidden Warrior (Tamir Trilogy #2)by Lynn Flewelling
A trick of magic, a twist of fate.As the orphaned nephew of the king, trusted companion to his cousin, and second heir to the throne of Skala, Prince Tobin's future is clear. But not as clear as the spring in which a hill witch shows him his true face--and his secret destiny....Now Tobin carries a burden he cannot share with even his closest friend, Ki, his squire. He is to rule--not as he is but as he was born: a woman. Given the shape of a boy by dark magic, Tobin is the last hope of the people of Illior--those who desperately seek a return to the old ways, when Skala was ruled by a line of warrior queens. They still believe that only a woman can lift the war, famine, and pestilence that have run rampant through the land since the king usurped his half sister's throne. It is these outlaw wizards and witches who protect Tobin--and it is for them that Tobin must accept his fate. With the unsuspecting yet fiercely loyal Ki at his side, Tobin must turn traitor against the only blood ties he has left. He must lift the masks of Skala's rulers to show their true colors--before he can reveal the power of the woman within himself. (From the Paperback edition.)
Away from Herby Alice Munro
Alice Munro has long been heralded for her penetrating, lyrical prose, and in "The Bear Came Over the Mountain" - the basis for Sarah Polley's film Away From Her -- her prodigious talents are once again on display. As she follows Grant, a retired professor whose wife Fiona begins gradually to lose her memory and drift away from him, we slowly see how a lifetime of intimate details can create a marriage, and how mysterious the bonds of love really are.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Windy City Bluesby Sara Paretsky
It's strictly Friends & Family as V. I. Warshawski, "the detective mystery fans have been waiting for" (Time), makes return appearances in a collection of stories that bring new meaning to "ties that bind. " Decked out in her silk shirts and no-nonsense Attitude, V. I. is out to make a living--by the skin of her teeth. In "Grace Notes," V. I. has barely finished her morning coffee when she sees an ad in the paper asking for information about her own mother, long dead. The paper leads V. I. to her newfound Italian cousin Vico, who's looking for music composed by their great-grandmother. What's the score? Clearly it's something to kill for. . . "The Pietro Andromache" finds V. I. 's friend Dr. Lotty Herschel with motive and means to dispatch her professional rival and steal his priceless statue. Lotty didn't do it--but does she know who did? V. I. soon cuts to the art of the case--and it's not a pretty picture at all! Summoned by an old high school friend to a race "At the Old Swimming Hole," V. I. ends up swimming with the sharks--the FBI and a ruthless gambling kingpin--in a pool of blood. . . . And it's only "Skin Deep" when a relaxing facial transformation transforms a client into a stiff. V. I. 's pal Sal needs help. Her beautician sister Evangeline is prime suspect--and V. I. has only eighteen hours to crack the case before it's headline news. . . " Three-Dot Po" proves there's nothing like a dog. Especially a dog on the trail of her mistress's killer, with V. I. in tow. . . In "Strung Out," love means nothing and V. I. 's quick to learn the score as her old friend's tennis-champion daughter is under suspicion for strangling her father with a racket string. And there's more, nine stories in all, in this masterful collection of short fiction starring V. I. Warshawski, "the most engaging woman in detective fiction since Dorothy Sayers's Harriet Vane" (Newsweek).
Burn Marksby Sara Paretsky
Someone knocking on the door at 3 A.M. is never good news. For V.I. Warshawski, the bad news arrives in the form of her wacky, unwelcome aunt Elena. The fire that has just burned down a sleazy SRO hotel has brought Elena to V.I.'s doorstep. Uncovering an arsonist -- and the secrets hidden behind Elena's boozy smile -- will send V.I. into the seedy world of Chicago's homeless... into the Windy City's backroom deals and bedroom politics, where new schemers and old cronies team up to get V.I. off the case -- by hook, by crook, or by homocide.From the Paperback edition.
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Cushman & Wakefield has named Edward C Forst as president and chief executive officer of the company.
He will join the firm effective 6 January 2014.
Forst, 53, joins Cushman & Wakefield following his tenure at Goldman Sachs as global co-head of the investment management division, as a member of its management committee and previously as the firm's chief administrative officer. Most recently, he served as an advisor to Fenway Partners, a private investment firm.
Forst has more than 30 years of experience working in international asset management, capital markets, and operational leadership. He has held multiple executive level roles in both New York and London at Goldman Sachs, where he was elected partner in 1998. While at Goldman Sachs, Forst also served in leadership roles at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and was elected as its first co-chairman and subsequently in 2007 as its chairman.
During the financial crisis of 2008-2009, Forst was selected to be the first executive vice president and principal operating officer of Harvard University, leading its non-academic affairs, and served as advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
Carlo Barel di Sant'Albano, chairman of Cushman & Wakefield, says: "We are delighted to welcome Ed to Cushman & Wakefield and look forward to working closely with him. We have outstanding professionals around the world who are committed to bringing the highest quality real estate services to our clients. Under Ed's leadership we aim to further strengthen Cushman & Wakefield globally."
"Cushman & Wakefield is a powerful and iconic brand with unparalleled capabilities in providing creative and innovative real estate services and solutions to a global client base," says Forst. "I am honoured to lead Cushman & Wakefield and am particularly excited to work with this world-class team of professionals to build on the company's strengths and capitalise on the many opportunities ahead."


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The goal of this meeting was to stimulate new or expanded scientific exchange, research training, and collaborative research projects between U.S. and Middle Eastern and North African scientists. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU)-3, and World Health Organization (WHO) staff provided individual mentoring to participants on suitable funding mechanisms that could be used to support small collaborative projects, including the CRDF option.
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Frazier Glenn Cross, who has been indicted in the shootout at a Kansas Jewish community center last weekend in which three people were killed, threatened Jewish leaders in Ukraine last month, said Rabbi Dov Bleich, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine.
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Task force seeks answers to earthquake increase
Supporters of the oil and gas industry are urging a three-member, governor-appointed task force to avoid jumping to conclusions in its study of whether man-made activity is causing a rise in earthquakes across south-central Kansas.
Kansas ranks high on business tax climate
Kansas is a good state for you if you want to start a business or enjoy smoking cigarettes, but not so good if you spend a lot on groceries, national tax rankings suggest.
Task force Seeks Answers To Kansas Earthquake Increase
A three-member task force appointed by Gov. Sam Brownback to explore whether man-made activity has caused a rise in earthquakes across southern Kansas isn't making much progress, mainly because of a lack of data and disagreement among scientists about what's causing the ground to shake.
Jeffrey Toobin, senior legal analyst for CNN and author of six books, will present "The Supreme Court in the Age of Obama" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Hall Center for Humanities at The University of Kansas in Lawrence.
Two killed in Ellis County crash
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that 40-year-old Jesse Pfannenstiel of Woodston, and 26-year-old Justin Kennedy of Greensburg, died in the crash.
Topeka nursing homes pursue culture change
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is asking more facilities to join the Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas Nursing Homes program, commonly known as PEAK.
Kansas Extending Ban On Expansion Of Medicaid
Brownback on Friday signed a bill approved by the GOP-dominated Legislature to keep the ban in place.
Former State Representative Killed In Hillsboro Plane Crash
A former six-term Kansas House member who was appointed in December to the state's Supreme Court Nominating Commission has died in an ultralight plane crash near his hometown.
Former Kansas state representative Donald Dahl killed in ultralight crash
The pilot who died in an ultralight aircraft crash Friday afternoon has been identified as former Kansas House member Donald Dahl of Hillsboro.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIAT) – Hundreds of children – friends and classmates – released balloons in honor of ten-year-old Luke Bresette on Friday.
Luke was known for his cute dimples and his love for chocolate and, although he was young, Luke touched a lot of hearts in Kansas City.
On Friday, his friends and classmates got a chance to send Luke a message in Heaven and let him know just how much he meant to them.
The children gathered at Luke's school and released balloons at the request of the Bresette family.
Friday wasn't just a time for Luke's classmates to gather and honor him, though.
Some of Luke's family members were at Luke's school for the ceremony as well.
"If anything it's the support of this country, the support of everyone [that] has made a tragic time more bearable," Luke's uncle Alex Bresette said on Friday. "Maybe not easier. Maybe not anything more than just a bit more bearable."
The red, white and blue-colored balloons represented Luke's school as well as some of his favorite sports teams.
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Saturday, October 21, 2006Valparaiso posted its second victory of the young season on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders defeated future Horizon League foe Cleveland State 113-110 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jaclyn Krause (Rochester, Mich./Notre Dame Prep H.S.) posted Valpo's first victory of the day in the water, winning the 50 freestyle by .07 seconds with a time of 25.45 seconds. Krause was a double-winner on the day, also posting a triumph in the 500 free. Her time of 5:28.71 bettered the field by nearly 12 seconds.
Rachel Majercik (Schaumburg, Ill./Conant H.S.) was the winner of the 100 free with a time of 55.35 seconds in an event Valpo went one-two in. Amanda Gregory (Carmel, Ind./Carmel H.S.) finished second .79 seconds behind.
Anna Orwick (Broadlands, Ill./Champaign Centennial H.S.) posted a pair of victories in diving, winning the one-meter board with a score of 200.40 while triumphing in the three-meter with a mark of 172.80.
The Crusaders then clinched the victory with a win in the 400 free relay. Krause, Majercik, Gregory, and Katlyn Smethurst (Grand Ledge, Mich./Grand Ledge H.S.) touched the wall in 3:40.95.
The Crusaders' win total has already surpassed that of the 2005-2006 squad with the victory.
Valpo (2-3) returns to the water on November 11 in doubleheader action against a pair of future Horizon League foes. The Crusaders will battle UW-Green Bay beginning at 11:30 a.m. before hosting UW-Milwaukee at 4:30 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center pool.
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An American folksong (see folk music) about the "steel-driving man" John Henry. It contains these lines:
John Henry said to his captain,
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And before I'd let your steam drill beat me down,
I'd die with the hammer in my hand, Lord, Lord!
I'd die with the hammer in my hand."
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hero of a widely sung U.S. black folk ballad. It describes his contest with a steam drill, in which John Henry crushed more rock than did the machine but died "with his hammer in his hand." Writers and artists see in John Henry a symbol of man's foredoomed struggle against the machine and of the black man's tragic battle with the white man.
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Strategic Evolution of Fulfillment in B2B Communications
How distribution has changed and what you need to know to think strategically about this important supply chain function
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) uses the following words to define Logistics and the related management activities involved with the process: "Logistics is that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customers' requirements. Logistics management activities typically include inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, logistics network design, inventory management, supply/demand planning, and management of third-party logistics providers."
This definition implies that logistics is a complex, multi-faceted topic, and one that, for leaders in business today, cannot be ignored.
Historically, logistics has been considered to be the "back end" of an operation, a necessary cost, after everything else in a fulfillment initiative has been decided. The important aspects of the activity have been determined — all the conceptualizing, the creative work, the database management and the overall strategic thinking. At this point, anyone can handle the distribution. Right? Wrong.
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Less-than-stellar distribution processes during the dot-com era brought distribution to the forefront as a vital function. The industry's perception of this function was further altered because of an increasingly technologically oriented marketplace and the realization that distribution is indeed a place where strategic imperatives, such as brand building, maintaining a relationship and driving out costs, can be achieved. And although this recognition may have come because of the impact and negative impressions left on consumers, the exact same concerns can be applied to a business-to-business audience as well.
Astute marketers now consider distribution to be just as important as any other component of a marketing initiative. An obvious example of this is that the Internet has been incorporated into distribution processes, resulting in strategic, or integrated, fulfillment systems.
Distribution has also evolved from a strictly "push" model to include a "pull" process as well. The push method is the traditional approach to distribution, which relies on anticipating and calculating needs of an intended audience, determining a schedule for distribution and then executing a process based on this information. It typically involves gathering the names of recipients, performing some database work, maintaining an inventory of items to be distributed, and packing and shipping in a somewhat routine way.
A pull system, on the other hand, requires eligible users — dealers, retailers or sales representatives, for example — from various locations to log in to a central Internet portal and select materials or items that they want. These items are then fulfilled upon request. From a technology perspective, the pull process is more complex, involving the development of a central Web site, or "electronic store." The site features a searchable catalog with descriptions and photos of each item, quantity in stock and the cost, if applicable. Components of the process include: an inventory of materials to be distributed, electronic files of materials to be produced on demand, on-site digital print resources for immediate production, and packing and shipping. Depending on whether a requestor of items assumes the cost of materials, there may be a billing process established by the manufacturer.
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Sticking It to Disc PainHaving low back pain from disc problems? Tried everything and still want to avoid surgery? There may be a new treatment option. Steroid injection into the epidural space is having some good results. The epidural space is just outside the outer covering of the spinal cord. Steroids are powerful antiinflammatory drugs. Used for low back pain, they can help reduce the swelling in and around the spinal nerves.
Most disc problems respond to treatment with short period of rest, oral steroids, and physical therapy. Surgery is only needed for a small number of patients. But for those who would like to avoid surgery, epidural steroids reduce swelling of the nerves 77 percent of the time. The patients in this study got pain relief that lasted a year or longer.
Some studies have not had these kinds of results. There are mixed opinions about this way to avoid surgery. Patients getting more than three injections are more likely to still need surgery at some point.
More studies are needed to decide the best time to give these injections. Doctors also need to know how often to give them and how many to give. Finally, the exact place to inject the steroids still remains unknown.
Jeffrey C. Wang, et al. Epidural Injections for the Treatment of Symptomatic Lumbar Herniated Discs. In Journal of Spinal Disorders. August 2002. Vol. 15. No. 4. Pp. 269-272.
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