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Radoslav Illo
Bystrica Slovakia
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5th round (136th overall), 2009
161 lbs.
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Radoslav Illo was born in Slovakia. Before coming to the States, he played well in the Slovakian U-18 league, putting up impressive numbers.
2008-09: In his rookie season at the age of 18, Illo finished second on the USHL Tri-City Storm in points with 21 goals and another 12 assists. Illo accomplished all of this though while only playing 47 games.
2009-10: Illo scored almost a point a game for Tri-City, posting 24 goals and 19 points in 50 games. Also registered 11 powerplay goals and 56 PIM. Named to the 2010 USHL All-Star Game. Played for Slovakia in the 2010 WJCs where he posted 2 goals and 3 assists in 6 games.
2010-11: Illo skated in 37 of 38 games for Bemidji State. He was second amongst Beavers freshmen with 4 goals and 2 assists and was +3 with 20 PMs. Bemidji State finished 10th in the 12-team WCHA but made a surprise run to the conference semifinals by defeating eventual national champion Minnesota-Duluth in overtime (3-2).
2011-12: Illo skated in 30 of 38 games for Bemidji State as a sophomore – missing eight games after suffering an injury in a February game against Nebraska-Omaha. He scored 7 goals with 10 assists and was minus-eight with 21 penalty minutes. Three of his seven goals were scored on the power play. The Beavers finished ninth in the WCHA.
2012-13: Illo played in 34 of 36 games for Bemidji State in his junior season. Playing mostly a second and third line role for the Beavers, he scored 4 goals with 10 assists and was -5 with 16 penalty minutes. Bemidji State won just six games and finished 11th in the 12-team WCHA; falling to Minnesota in a first round playoff series.
2013-14: Illo made his debut in North American pro hockey in April — signing an AHL amateur tryout contract with Ducks AHL affiliate Norfolk following his senior season at Bemidji State. He had no points and was -3 with 2 penalty minutes in three regular season games and had 2 penalty minutes with no points in his only playoff game. Illo scored 10 goals with 7 assists in 31 games for Bemidji State. The Beavers finished tied for eighth with Lake Superior State in the re-aligned WCHA; earning a playoff berth based on tie-breaking criteria. The Beavers were swept by first-place Ferris State in the WCHA quarterfinals. Illo was not signed to an entry level contract by the Ducks by August 2014 — becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Talent Analysis
Illo was drafted in 2009 for his potential as a goal scorer in junior hockey where he displayed a quick release, accurate shot, and the ability to find quiet ice to launch shots. He scored 10 goals in 31 games in his final season of college hockey in 2014-15 but the supplementary areas of his game have not yet developed as expected.


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MONTREAL - Described in simple terms, it would be a "judicial Red Cross" - a transitional system of emergency justice in Haiti that could be run on the streets while the country's formal system of justice, shattered along with so many lives, is built up again.
As Canada prepares to host a meeting Monday in Montreal of foreign ministers and other key players to discuss coordination efforts for long-term reconstruction in Haiti, people in Quebec's legal community are already looking for ways to re-establish a functional justice system for the earthquake-ravaged country.
The Quebec Bar threw its weight behind the effort Wednesday, pledging an initial $100,000 and appealing for support from law firms and its 23,000 members for an emergency justice project under formulation at Avocats sans frontières Canada, a non-profit organization founded in Quebec City.
In a first phase, the organization would assess needs on the ground, working with the Haitian government and with surviving members of the judiciary and legal communities there, and with members of the Quebec legal community who have ties with Haiti.
"The priority right now is aid, taking care of basic human needs, but soon enough justice will become one of the emergencies to be dealt with," said lawyer Pascal Paradis, executive director of the lawyers' organization, which has worked on legal reform and training projects in Haiti.
"The magistrature, the bar associations, all institutions of justice have been decimated, and any rebuilding effort will see its chances of success lowered if justice is not one of the pillars of such rebuilding efforts," said Paradis, who like many others has spent the past week trying to get in touch with partners and colleagues in Haiti.
It is the same for Louise Otis, the former Quebec Court of Appeal justice and international mediation specialist who has extensive experience working with the Canadian and Haitian governments and members of the Haitian judicial establishment on judicial training and reform.
Otis was a consultant in the development of an interim co-operation framework for the reform of justice in Haiti four years ago, at the request of the Canadian government. More recently, she worked on a feasibility study for the implementation of a front-line justice system for Port-au-Prince and for remote areas of the country, where there is no access to legal help.
She said yesterday she has managed to communicate with people she worked with in Haiti, and made contact with some lawyers and judges of Haitian descent in Quebec.
"We want to re-establish a functioning system of justice through the deployment of justice shelters in communities, and this could happen in the two to three months immediately after primary needs are looked after," Otis said.
Justice shelters, operated out of tents, are the centrepiece of a system of emergency justice she has already detailed in a document written with Eric Reiter, a Concordia University history professor and lawyer who clerked with her and specializes in transitional justice in disaster settings.
"It is like a kind of a judicial Red Cross that would deal with emergency legal matters, everything from civil and family to criminal law, and be manned by locally trained jurists and judges who could issue safeguard orders for emergency justice issues," Otis said.
"We have very good Haitian jurists in Quebec, judges and lawyers who want to be part of it, who speak Creole ... and it needs the cooperation and agreement of the Haitian government," she added.
Members of the legal community have jumped into action to support the relief effort in Haiti by digging deep into their pockets.
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text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - New US President Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in New US President Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3 Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current News View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Tina8717Joined: 08 Jun 2008Posts: 5 Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: who will be the next president of USA Before Mrs. Clinton ended her presidential competition, I really support her for the next president of USA. Now I want Obama invite her to be the vice-president in his competition. I think they are the dream team for presidential competition. Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:15 am Post subject: No doubt the USA will get the government it deserves, just as it always has. Back to top Bob S.Joined: 29 Apr 2004Posts: 1767Location: So. Cal Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: pugachevV wrote: No doubt the USA will get the government it deserves, just as it always has. Shoot me. Just shoot me. __________________________ Krauthammer's Razor (with apologies to Occam): In explaining any puzzling Washington phenomenon, always choose stupidity over conspiracy, incompetence over cunning. Anything else gives them too much credit. Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject: In recent years the USA has done better under a Republican government, I'd say. I think that because the majority of the press is owned by and written for by left wing supporters, they manage, over time, to erode popular support for any Republican president. George Bush may not be popular, but he is not stupid and we are not in possession of the facts that he has access to, and so, not in a position to criticise him. Also he is the first president, since Roosevelt, to have to deal with an attack on the American homeland. So, a charitable person would believe that George Bush has been doing what he thought would be best for America's world interests and the protection of US citizens. Incidentally, those of you who choose to sneer at the USA's efforts when they go wrong, should remember that the USA brought democracy to Japan, to Germany,to the former Soviet Union, to half of Korea and is trying to bring it to Afghanistan and Iraq. Nobody's perfect, but America is an optimist which does what it does for the right reasons and I would sure as hell rather they ran the world than Iran, or Syria, or Osama the great deluded. Back to top Philo KevetchJoined: 01 Feb 2006Posts: 564 Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:59 am Post subject: Dear PugachevV - Your defense of recent Republican administrations, George Bush and the U.S.A. is laudable. However...allowing the U.S. president carte blanche as 'commander in chief' to invade another country is beyond the pale. A much more sensible solution would have been to offer 'Sadam' a mansion in Beverly Hills (next door to Sean Penn??), a luxury condo with a view of Central Park, generous annual stipend, stretch limo., a week-end in the Lincoln Bedroom, etc etc. etc. ...and spared many lives, saved tons of cash, and "done what would be best for Americas' world interest and the protection of US citizens". Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:32 am Post subject: I think under the US system the president cannot just invade any country without the consent of congress, and the senate. However, I think your point is valid, as to the costs of any war. For instance, wouldn't it make more sense to buy all the opium in Afghanistan and use it medically? Even buying it and burning it would be cheaper than prosecuting a war against the entrenched interest of the poppy growers. In any case, it is a stupid concept to ban something that will happily grow all over the place and that people enjoy (marijuana, opium poppies, and coca spring to mind). Someone will always fill the demand. I guarantee that I can walk into any town in America and within a few hours, acquire any of the three drugs alluded to above. Yet how many gazillions of dollars are spent by the US government around the world to prevent this from happening? All you get for your hard-earned money is more cops with more power than they should have and a few steps closer to a police state. Unfortunately for tax payers, the whole idea behind terrorism, as Che Guevara's said, is that the government that is threatened, overreacts and so more people become disenchanted enough to join "the movement". It's already happening and although all governments try to deal with it, they seem to be falling short. I still believe that, although George Bush may be seen as a buffoon by some people, he was motivated by a concern for America and Americans, and thought he was doing the right thing, just as Bill Clinton was, when he made his mistakes. And I am very cynical and not a US citizen. Back to top DanielleRJoined: 20 Jun 2008Posts: 2Location: California, USA Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:45 am Post subject: Hi! I'm a US Citizen and I'm voting for Obama. Not only will he win - it'll be a landslide! Obama represents change, youth and hope to us. McCain just doesn't have the charisma it takes to win. Doesn't he look like a nerd? And after the Republicans have so badly messed up over the last 8 years (not just my sentiment but the feeling of most Americans), I don't think any Republican would have a chance to win. Obama will be good to improve our reputation in the world. He's lived abroad and is more tolerant and open-minded to people from other cultures._________________Learn professional English on vacation in California, USA. http://www.careerenglishinstitute.com Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject: Obama may well turn out to be a good president - if he gets elected. You will only know for sure what most Americans think, after the election. As you are basing your decision on the fact that you think John McCain looks like a nerd, it tells us rather more about you and your political smarts than you probably intended. In fact John McCain put his life on the line for America, which is considerably more than your hero has done. Back to top Bob S.Joined: 29 Apr 2004Posts: 1767Location: So. Cal Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: DanielleR wrote: Obama represents change, youth and hope to us. Change, eh? Let's see. Will he change our energy policy to make us less dependent on foreign oil? No. Will he change our energy policy to use more nuclear like Europe? No. Will he change our border policy to make them more secure against unchecked illegal immigration and drug smuggling? No. Will he change our education policy and allow school choice so increased competition can increase overall school quality? No. Will he reform our legal system to a "loser pays" system such as exists in European countries to end predatory lawsuits and harassment lawsuits that clog our courts and decrease trust in our legal system? No. Will he promise to nominate justices that will put a stop to government power-grabs such as the 'Kelo vs. New London' decision? No. Change, not quite. He is more about maintaining the status quo. But it doesn't matter. He'll probably win anyway. His main ally it turns out is McCain himself. McCain is doing his best to drive off his conservative base with a great big middle-finger salute. He is about to re-learn a truism of politics: Give the people a choice between a Democrat and a Democrat and they'll chose the Democrat every time. Quote: Obama will be good to improve our reputation in the world. He's lived abroad and is more tolerant and open-minded to people from other cultures. Though he is not tolerant, open-minded, or respectful of people of other cultures within his own country. Most politicians seem to have some degree of snobbery, but BHO's ivory tower arrogant elitism is bleeding out all over the place, and he needs to stem that right away or it's going to really hurt his chances after the convention when the real campaigning begins. _______________________ "Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first." -Ronald Reagan Back to top Philo KevetchJoined: 01 Feb 2006Posts: 564 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject: Anyone spending so much time and resources to hold the office of president has no intention of changing anything in any meaningful way. The first U.S. president had the right idea. 'politics as a profession'?? ...Ideally, a term of public office should be more like 'jury duty'. Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:04 am Post subject: Yes we should lock them up in a hotel room, feed them fast food and not let them go home until they come up with a unanimous answer to our problems, and pay them a mere pittance. We might get better government. Back to top ToneJoined: 03 Sep 2006Posts: 175 Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:26 am Post subject: I remember posting this topic since Hilary and Obama... Now that Obama win the vote so I hope everything will go well...._________________==>English Quiz |English Grammar |English Conversation<== Back to top flying_pig319Joined: 01 Jul 2006Posts: 369 Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 6:31 pm Post subject: I haven't posted on here in a while (hello to all the folks who remember me!) but I decided to drop by, and I'm surprised at the opinions expressed in this thread! I threw my support behind Obama during the election (I was 17 and could not vote, but I did a lot of phonebanking and volunteering) though I initially supported Edwards during the primaries. I think the extent to which Obama has already changed the political stage is remarkable -- the way people (of all walks of life) are interested in politics and people are proud of their president is something that hasn't happened since Nixon. It's remarkable. With a few exceptions (not releasing torture photos and the bail-out), I think Obama has done an excellent job as president. This isn't just because I'm a democrat (I do think for myself and while 90% of my views do align with the democratic party, there are certain issues which I'm on the fence about, such as abortion and the right to torture... although in the current torture controversy, torture was against the law, so no matter what I think about it ethically, I do think that those who did it should be punished). Aaaanyway, I'm saying this so that my support for Obama might be taken more seriously by those who do not belong to my political party -- I am an independent thinker and I have come to the conclusion that Obama is doing a great job. It seems that some people are so used to being disappointed by the government that they are unable to appreciate having an intelligent, well-intentioned, competent president. I'd be interested in hearing (civil, as always) arguments from those who do not support Obama. I am very open to listening to other/dissenting opinions... to an extent. If you loved Sarah Palin, I'm afraid you have lost my trust as someone who is of sound political judgement //edit: Wow, I just realized what an old photo of me my photo is... I may change it soon to something more up-to-date. I think I was around 15 when I frequently posted on here, and I turn 18 on Tuesday so it might be time for a change._________________peace-monger Back to top ToneJoined: 03 Sep 2006Posts: 175 Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:21 pm Post subject: Didn't come back to see my topic for a long time and just realized that I made a wronge prediction!!_________________==>English Quiz |English Grammar |English Conversation<== Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current News All times are GMT - 8 HoursGoto page Previous 1, 2, 3 Page 3 of 3 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. 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ATLANTA (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain went on the offensive Tuesday against the only woman to publicly accuse him of inappropriate sexual behavior, the latest in a series of claims that have threatened his White House ambitions.
"Who is Sharon Bialek?" Cain's advisers asked in a statement outlining the Chicago-area woman's "long and troubled history, from the courts to personal finances." Bialek on Monday accused Cain of behaving inappropriately when the two were alone more than a decade ago.
The statement from Cain's campaign included references to civil lawsuits in the Cook County Court system in Illinois allegedly relating to Bialek, and cited news reports of her involvement in a paternity case and a bankruptcy filing.
The statement, coming less than 24 hours after Bialek went public, presumably was an effort to make her appear less credible.
"In stark contrast to Mr. Cain's four decades spent climbing the corporate ladder rising to the level of CEO at multiple successful business enterprises, Ms. Bialek has taken a far different path," the campaign said.
Cain has vowed to "set the record straight" at a news conference Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix.
"There is not an ounce of truth to all these allegations" and the graphic account from Bialek is "totally fabricated," the Georgia businessman told late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
At least one of Cain's rivals for the GOP nomination called on him to address the accusations.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney called the allegations "particularly disturbing" and said Cain must address them. Romney said he wouldn't judge whether Bialek's claims are true, nor would he say whether they disqualified Cain from the race.
"These are serious allegations and they're going to have to be addressed," Romney told ABC News/Yahoo! in an interview Tuesday.
Bialek stood by her accusation when questioned Tuesday morning in the wake of Cain's denial, saying in a nationally broadcast interview that she had "nothing to gain" by coming forward. She said "it's not about me. I'm not running for president."
With the controversy now stretching into its second week, Cain reversed his position from just a few days ago when he told reporters he was done answering questions about the issue.
"I'm going to talk about it," Cain said, adding "we are taking this head on."
That was before Bialek went on national television Monday and put a name and a face to what had, until then, been at least three anonymous sexual harassment allegations against Cain. Bialek's accusations — that Cain groped her in a car after she asked for his help finding a job — spun his unorthodox campaign into an uncertain new territory.
An upstart in the presidential race, Cain shot to the top of public opinion polls and emerged, however temporarily, in surveys as the main conservative challenger to Mitt Romney. Tea party activists and conservatives unenthused with the former Massachusetts governor have flocked to Cain's tell-it-like-it-is style and self-styled outsider image in recent weeks.
There were, however, growing signs of unease in conservative circles as, one by one, a handful of women claimed Cain acted inappropriately toward them while the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s.
"He deserves a fair chance. But that doesn't mean he gets a pass. These are not anonymous allegations anymore unfortunately," said New Hampshire conservative activist Jennifer Horn, who last week had condemned media coverage of the allegations against Cain. "He does need to take another step and answer a few more questions."
"Oh," exclaimed South Carolina GOP Chairman Chad Connelly when told details from Bialek's news conference. He said character issues matter in a state where the last governor tearfully confessed an affair and the current governor faced unproven allegations from two men that she had affairs. "Our voters care about moral attitude," Connelly said. "Character does matter."
Still, Cain backers remained solidly behind the former pizza company executive. They pointed to the presence of Gloria Allred — a high-profile attorney with Democratic ties — alongside Bialek at Monday's news conference in New York as proof that the latest claim was a partisan smear.
"The fact that she's involved removes all credibility," Georgia Christian Coalition president Jerry Luquire said. "If he says he didn't do anything then I believe him."
Bialek said Tuesday she had no financial motivation to come forward, wasn't offered a job and wasn't being asked by Allred to pay a legal fee.
"I'm just doing this because it's the right thing to do," she said in one interview. Bialek said she waited so long to come forward because "I was embarrassed ... and I just kind of wanted it to go away."
Asked about Cain's characterization of her charges as a "total fabrication," Bialek stood her ground. "I wanted to give him a platform to come clean, to tell the truth," she said. "I was trying to be nice about it and it just didn't work."
Bialek is the fourth woman to say that Cain engaged in inappropriate behavior during his time at the helm of the restaurant group.
At least two women who worked there at the time filed sexual harassment complaints.
A third woman told The Associated Press last week that she considered filing a workplace complaint against Cain over what she deemed sexually suggestive remarks and gestures that included a private invitation to his corporate apartment. And a former pollster for the restaurant association has said he witnessed yet another episode involving a different woman.
Bialek said Monday that Cain, an acquaintance, made a sexual advance in mid-July 1997, when she had traveled to Washington to have dinner with him in hopes he could help her find work or get her job back at the restaurant association. She had been fired from a job in the group's education arm.
The two met in Washington, she said, and after dinner were in a car for what she thought was a ride to an office building.
"Instead of going into the offices he suddenly reached over and he put his hand on my leg, under my skirt toward my genitals," she said. "He also pushed my head toward his crotch."
She said she asked Cain what he was doing and recalled he replied, "You said you want a job, right?"
None of Cain's other accusers has provided details as graphic as Bialek's account. But Joel Bennett, an attorney who represents one of them, said her details were "similar in nature" to what his client encountered.
In his only public appearance of the day, Cain told Kimmel during the late-night interview that he got angry and disgusted as he watched Bialek and Allred. He said his wife didn't watch it but that he called her immediately afterward.
Minutes after Bialek's news conference, the Cain camp flatly denied the charges.
"Mr. Cain has never harassed anyone," spokesman J.D. Gordon said in a statement. Aides insisted that the newest allegation changed nothing and said Cain would move forward with his plans to attend a private speech in Phoenix on Tuesday and a debate Wednesday night in Michigan.
"We are staying on message and talking about the issues," Gordon told The Associated Press.
As if to prove the point, the Cain campaign released a new web video — targeting voters in the lead-off caucus state of Iowa — highlighting what it says are excessive federal regulations on farmers that are driving up costs for consumers.
But, behind the scenes, the campaign appeared to hunker down in damage-control mode; voicemails for Gordon and campaign manager Mark Block were full by mid-afternoon. Later Monday, the campaign announced Cain's Phoenix news conference.
Aides made it clear he would fight the allegations, casting them as baseless and seeking to undermine the credibility of Bialek and her attorney.
"The questions the media should be asking are who's paying for Gloria Allred's fee, how did Ms. Bialek get introduced to Ms. Allred, and was she paid to come forward with these false accusations or was she promised employment?" a campaign statement said.
Allred has said Bialek approached her and that her client received no compensation for stepping forward.
Bialek appeared in interviews Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," CBS' "The Early Show," NBC's "Today" show and CNN.
Associated Press writers Steve Peoples in New Hampshire and Jim Davenport in South Carolina contributed to this report
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ATLANTA (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain went on the offensive Tuesday against the only woman to publicly accuse him of inappropriate sexual behavior, the latest in a series of claims that have threatened his White House ambitions.


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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Brandon Paul scored 17 points, Tracy Adams added 13 and No. 10 Illinois pulled away late to remain unbeaten with a 66-53 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday night.
In a game between undefeated teams, the Illini led by 11 early but needed a late 12-2 run to gain control and help John Groce become only the second coach in Illinois history to win his first 12 games. Groce matched the school record for the best start by a first-year coach set by Fletcher Lane in 1907.
Joseph Bertrand chipped in with 11 points for Illinois.
Corey Walden scored 21 points and Glenn Cosey had 11 for the Colonels (9-1), who came in riding the school's best start in 66 years. Eastern Kentucky hadn't won nine straight games since the 1964-65 season.
Groce wore an orange sport coat for the first time and stood for pictures before the game with Lou Henson, the legendary Illini coach who made the orange wardrobe his trademark.
Illinois stretched its regular-season, non-conference winning streak at home to 33 games, but the Illini have been unable to duplicate their strong road performances at home. Illinois rolled through the Maui Invitational, winning its first title there to break into the Top 25, and an 11-point win at Gonzaga last weekend lifted the Illini into the top 10.
But the team's play has been underwhelming during the home schedule.
The Illini raced to a 17-6 lead but had trouble putting away the Colonels. The Illini were 2 of 13 from the 3-point line with 10 turnovers in the first half. Eastern Kentucky scored 11 points off those turnovers to keep it close.
The Colonels cut the margin to 42-38 on a three-point play by Walden. But moments later Abrams scored seven points during the key surge for the 54-40 lead.


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Earlier in the evening we were tipped off to a strange occurrence in the Rockies-Cardinals game at Coors. Reader D.H.—a helpful, if ornery (and tired) sort—alerted us to a developing situation involving the home plate umpire, a missing item and a metal detector.
Cards-Rockies, top of the 7th, Cardinal broadcast picks up home plate ump asking for a metal detector, then cameras show him throughout the inning look down at the dirt for something between pitches. Announcers speculate it must be a wedding ring, then confirm that he is married as the inning ends. Developing story, I guess. Watch it on MLB.TV and let me know how it ends, I'm going to bed because Mountain time zone sucks
We quickly snapped into action to acquire video and investigate. Three minutes later, we received another tip from D.H. under the subject "Umpire finds something (update!)"
Bottom of the 7th starts, umpire finds a shiny object and takes it to the batboy, who hands it to Mike Matheny, who then hands it off to a trainer. No idea what it is or whose it is, but apparently a Cardinal had been looking for it.
Another mystery: the announcer asked if they could bring him the metal detector (if it exists) later because he lost soemthing, but he'd rather not say what it is.
Let me know how it goes, I'm going to bed
This is the video we have above. It is flabbergasting. Why is the batboy's belt undone? How could Yadier Molina, seemingly by accident, find what a metal detector could not? Was it not metal? Why use a metal detector? Why did the Cards color guy think it was an ancient artifact? So many questions.
But then, a half hour later, a break (from D.H.):
UPDATE: some moron in my apartment complex just got his freaking car horn stuck and I can't sleep. I watched the Rockies feed and it turns out Yadier Molina got hit with a foul tip and it knocked a screw loose off his mask. The ump found it while he was actively catching, hence the trainer holding onto the former without giving it to its owner.
Yadier Molina has a screw loose, mystery solved. Bonus, D.H. gets to watch some extra baseball, and maybe a Cardinals comeback. Five minutes later:
UPDATE: the stupid SOB never came out to turn the blasted thing off but it seems the horn has finally bled out on its own. The Cardinals tied it in the 8th though so I might as well finish the game at this point. Y'all have a good night, I'll keep you updated if anything else comes of this
See, we're all winners here. Our final communique:
OK, the Rockies are back up a run in the 8th, so I'm going to bed. If anything else happens with the missing catcher's mitt screw you guys are on your own
Deadspin at your service.
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Duration: 15 nights
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Ports of call: 6
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|Mon 21 Dec 2020
|Los Angeles, USA
|Los Angeles, also called LA, or the City of Angels, is situated in southern California, and as the home base of Hollywood is the Entertainment Capital of the world. There is so much to do in this famous city, such as visit LA's most popular beach Santa Monica that offers ocean activities, shopping, street performers and more, or simply investigate the fantastic shopping venues. Helicopter tours are now becoming extremely popular, as one gets to see beaches, movie star homes, the Hollywood sign, downtown, and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert. more info
|Tue 22 Dec 2020
|At Sea
|Wed 23 Dec 2020
|At Sea
|Thu 24 Dec 2020
|At Sea
|Fri 25 Dec 2020
|At Sea
|Sat 26 Dec 2020
|Hilo, USA
|Hilo is the largest settlement on The Big Island of Hawaii, the southernmost of the Hawaiian islands, in Polynesia. It overlooks Hilo Bay, at the base of active Mauna Loa (4169m) and dormant Mauna Kea (4207m) volcanoes. Hilo is an impressively beautiful town overlooking beaches, caves, rivers, and waterfalls within its limits. On the peak of Mauna Kea are some of the world's best ground-based astronomical observatories. Hilo has a significant tourism section. The May 2018 eruptions from Mt Kilauea (1247 m, 42 km to the SW of Hilo) produced lava flows as close as 35 km to the SE of Hilo. more info
|Sun 27 Dec 2020
|Honolulu, USA
|The birthplace of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the Unites States, Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental centre of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicentre of the tourist industry. It is a thriving world-class city, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands, and as the city is packed with sights, activities, and tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why there is so much to do in this southernmost major U.S. city. It is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. more info
|Mon 28 Dec 2020
|Nawiliwili, USA
|Nawiliwili is a large beach park and port on the SE of the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. One of the wettest spots on Earth, with an annual average rainfall of over 11 meters, it is located on the east side of Mount Wai'ale'ale. The high annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the central mountains resulting in canyons with many scenic waterfalls. Sport fishing is excellent in the harbour while great snorkel and dive opportunities are also available. It also provides access to Poipu Beach, one of the best beaches in Hawaii as well as the opportunity to experience a helicopter tour. more info
|Tue 29 Dec 2020
|Lahaina, USA
|Lahaina is the largest town in West Maui Hawaii and is the gateway to the famous Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts north of the town. The banyan tree in Courthouse Square is noteworthy for its size. As a strangling fig, it has grown by dropping roots from its branches that then become additional trunks, allowing it to cover two-thirds of an acre. Lahaina's Front Street, along the waterfront – with stores offering a broad variety of food and entertainment – has been ranked one of the 'Top Ten Greatest Streets' by the American Planning Association, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. more info
|Wed 30 Dec 2020
|At Sea
|Thu 31 Dec 2020
|At Sea
|Fri 1 Jan 2021
|At Sea
|Sat 2 Jan 2021
|At Sea
|Sun 3 Jan 2021
|At Sea
|Mon 4 Jan 2021
|Ensenada, Mexico
|Ensenada, about 100 km south of the US/Mexican border at Tijuana, is just far enough from the border to offer a more authentic Mexican experience than the eight border towns. Ensenada is one of the oldest municipalities in Baja California, and one of the largest in the world by land area. Situated on the beautiful island-studded Bay (Bahia) of Los Angeles, it offers aquatic activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and whale-watching. It is also home to La Bufadora - translated as 'the snorter' - as this undercover cave regularly sucks in sea water and spits it out the cave's top, drenching the surroundings. more info
|Tue 5 Jan 2021
|Los Angeles, USA
|Los Angeles, also called LA, or the City of Angels, is situated in southern California, and as the home base of Hollywood is the Entertainment Capital of the world. There is so much to do in this famous city, such as visit LA's most popular beach Santa Monica that offers ocean activities, shopping, street performers and more, or simply investigate the fantastic shopping venues. Helicopter tours are now becoming extremely popular, as one gets to see beaches, movie star homes, the Hollywood sign, downtown, and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert. more info
All aboard the Star Princess for 15 relaxing nights on this Hawaiian Islands Cruise 9101 exploring Mexican Riviera. Your ship departs from Los Angeles and visits 6 ports in 2 countries before returning to Los Angeles. This 3.5 star voyage from Princess Cruises has 2 forward departures. You can join this cruise today for as little as $153 per person/day, twin share. Book today and save... Call now and talk to a cruise specialist!
Star Princess Overview
Star Princess cruises the Pacific coast of North America, from the Inside Passage of Alaska south to the Mexican Riviera, and west to the Hawaiian islands. According to the season, she sails from Vancouver, San Francisco or Los Angeles. Most cruises are 10 and 15 nights. There's a cruise of 28 nights from Los Angeles to the South Pacific in March/April of 2021. Princess Line has an excellent range of onshore programs for each port of call, possibly the best of any major Line, and these can be planned ahead of the cruise, or organised during the cruise. Star Princess leaves the fleet in October 2021, and will be rebranded to sail as Pacific Encounter for P&O Australia.
There are six types of cabin and 35 price categories: insides, outsides (some obstructed), balcony cabins, outside mini-suites (with and without balconies) and balcony suites. Cabins are roomy and nicely appointed, with satellite TV access to major channels. Standard cabins are practical and attractive, many have additional upper berths for children, and some have inter-connecting doors. The larger the stateroom, the more additional facilities. All guests receive turndown service, chocolates on pillow at night, bathrobes and amenity kits, and complimentary room service on most items 24 hours a day. There are no single cabins, 25 wheelchair-accessible cabins, and some cabins accommodate families of three and four.
Food and Dining
Traditional dining in Amalfi Dining Room offers you a pre-selection of one of two seating times throughout the cruise. Anytime Dining (sitting when and with whom you choose) is offered in Portofino and Capri Dining Rooms. Both serve five course meals changed daily, with chefs inducted into the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society. Sabatini's serves Italian cuisine, Crown Grill serves steak and seafood, and there's Crab Shack (all for an extra cover charge). Dress code is smart casual, and on cruises longer than three days dress for a formal night for every week of sailing. Breakfast and lunch are provided in an open seating arrangement. (Of course a continental breakfast can be delivered to your stateroom, and there is a stateroom menu.) Passengers booked in cabins with balconies can order several special, romantic meals to be served restaurant-style on the verandah - Ultimate Balcony Dining. Order special dietary requests before sailing.
As for entertainment, there is more than can be squeezed into a week. The Princess Theatre is two decks high, featuring glamorous production shows every second or third evening. The Vista Show Lounge with its three stages presents cabaret, and doubles for lectures, bingo and horse-racing during the day. Explorer's Lounge hosts cabaret acts and dance bands. Movies first-run feature films pool-side at Under the Stars on Sun Deck. There are 12 bars and lounges with live music and dancing. A new feature is the new three-deck-high street-cafe-style Piazza, for sipping coffee and watching the occasional passing performer. Stroll around and shop duty-free, or check your email at the Internet Café.
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What's included?
- Gratuities, bar service charges for Australia-based Princess ships
- All main meals on-board
- Afternoon tea service
- Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
- Open/anytime dining (not in Australia)
- Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
- Alternative dining (extra charge)
- In-cabin dining at no charge
- Complimentary mini-bar setup (Suites)
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Specialty lectures, workshops, classes & programs
- Bridge director on select cruises
- Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs most ships)
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Onboard newsletter
- Self-serve laundry
- Port maps and/or guide books
- Destination seminars and/or lectures
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
- Internet access & Wi-Fi (public areas)
What's excluded?
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Workshops, classes & programs
- Casino gaming, bar expenses
- Items & services of a personal nature
- Medical services, vaccination costs
- Laundry and/or valet charges
- Laundry services (Complimentary for Suites & Elite Captain's Circle
- Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
- Childcare night services (3-12 yrs, 10pm-1am)
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- Outside Australia: Service charge USD 12.95 pp/night (suittes USD 13.50)all ages. Adjust or remove on board.
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Outside Australia Service Charge: bar and wine 15%
What's onboard?
- Italian style Piazza social centre
- Shops duty free
- Main dining room/s (with kid's menus)
- Club Class Dining (Suites & Mini-Suites)
- Traditional (2 sittings) or Anytime Dining
- 24-h room service, most food complimentary
- Formal dining (once/week; rental wear)
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- Chef's Table (for 12) (+ galley tour; not in Australia)
- Sabatini's (Italian)
- Vines (wine & seafood bar)
- Crown Grill (dinner; steak, seafood)
- Horizon Court
- Crab Shack (pay)
- International Café in Piazza
- Burger & Hot Dog Grill (poolside)
- Ice Cream Bar
- English Pub Lunch in Wheelhouse Bar
- The Whisky Bar
- Chocolate Journeys (all dining venues)
- Internet Café & Library
- Pâtisserie
- Variety of drinks packages
- Afternoon tea; Cookies & milk in Piazza
- Special diet requests (when booking)
- Show theatres, musicals
- Lounges, bars, nightclub, disco
- Voice of the Ocean karaoke competition
- Movies Under the Stars (poolside theatre)
- NFL poolside
- Onboard games, parties, tours
- Casino
- ScholarShip@Sea enrichment courses
- Library, writing room
- Art, photo, video gallery
- Celebration packages
- Weddings (enquire)
- Conference Centre
- Pools (4)
- Lap pool with current
- Whirlpools Spas (9)
- The Sanctuary adult oasis (pay)
- Lotus Spa & Fitness Centre
- Lotus Spa
- Jogging track
- Ultimate Ship Tour (pay)
- Sports court & table games
- Shuffleboard
- Youth Remix Center (3-12y)
- Teen Lounge (13-17y)
- Kids-only Dinners
- Pelicans (3-7 y centre)
- Shockwaves (8-12 y centre)
- Group kidsitting (3-12 y, pay)
- Port Days activities
- Children with special needs
- Video arcade
- Medical centre (pay private rate, no Medicare)
- ATM on board (costly)
- Internet slow satellite (pay)
- MedalionNet fast internet (from 16 June 2020; pay)
- Mobile phone at sea (pay provider)
- Laundromats self-serve
- 110V US two-point plugs
- Wheelchair cabins, service animals
- No wheelchair access to The Sanctuary
- Daily newsletter
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|21 Dec 2020 (Mon)
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Contra Costa Times Ten or 15 years from now, I imagine there will be a generation of adults who learned about history through the 'Assassin's Creed' series. Ubisoft's flagship franchise has carved a niche for itself creating what's essentially a historical fiction video game that's covered in an intriguing sci-fi wrapper.
It's a series that has taken players through the Crusades and into the Renaissance, and in 'Assassin's Creed 3,' Ubisoft Montreal takes players to the American Revolution. After a surprising prologue, they take on the role of Connor, another descendant of the main protagonist Desmond Miles.
Half Mohawk and British, Connor is on a quest to fulfill his destiny and find his role in the world. He's not as charismatic as Ezio or intimidating as Altair, but the new hero has his moments. Being raised in the Mohawk tribe, he's almost Spock-like in his immersion to an alien British culture. But more than anything, Connor embodies the young nation itself. He's idealistic, headstrong and, at times, naive.
As with any epochal jump in the series, the developers bring in improvements and new approaches to the design. 'Assassin's Creed 3' carries over a few years worth of gameplay elements and weaves it tightly into the design. Instead of fixing up a town or city, players will grow the homestead of Davenport from one home to a thriving village. The 'Brotherhood' mechanic is back, but the six allies are distinct characters, a step above the randomly generated grunts.
The biggest upgrade is in the world design and core gameplay elements. 'Assassin's Creed 3' is exquisitely detailed. The team did an excellent job bringing cities such as Boston and New York to life. That's about par for a developer who has re-created Venice, Rome and Constantinople. What's more impressive is that Ubisoft Montreal breaks new territory by taking players to forested frontierland and the high seas.
This is where the eye candy becomes overwhelming as players are swallowed into a gorgeous New England environment that rivals anything this side of 'Red Dead Redemption.' The seasons change, all sorts of animals dash across the landscape. Players can trudge through the winter snow, but the more enjoyable way of getting around is by letting Connor parkour through the treetops and scale mountainsides. The team did a mind-boggling, intricate job of placing every branch and rock face so that players can get around without ever touching the ground.
The naval battles aren't used often in the main campaign, but they are a key diversion as players search for treasure and earn money. They also provide the more epic moments, especially when the seas are churning and ships are firing at each other. It's more of a showpiece than an integral part of the game, but it does offer the most stunning scene you'll play all year.
The second part of the revamped gameplay equation is hunting and combat. Preying on other animals for furs and meat is not only intrinsic to Connor's character, but it's also a gameplay element that's incorporated into the in-game economy and upgrades. Hunting is another activity in a game chock-full of them.
When it comes to combat, Ubisoft Montreal upgraded it, requiring more skill from players. They can't button mash their way to victory. Although Connor is still a whirling dervish with blades, players must learn to counter attack, break a foe's guard and call on allies' help at the right time. They also must deal with several new tools such as firearms and rope darts that give players an edge if they know how to strategically use them.
With all this attention to detail on the visual side, it's great to see that writer Corey May took the same care to write a story that entwines personal drama and American history. Sure, 'Assassin's Creed 3' is about the Founding Fathers and the struggle for independence (Gamers will be immersed in a history lesson.), but it's also a father-son story. One that carries over between Connor and Haytham Kenway in Colonial times and Desmond and William Miles in modern day.
It's a tough act balancing a compelling story and accurate history, but somehow Ubisoft Montreal performs magic with 'Assassin's Creed 3' and convincingly transports players to the past. It's the closest thing we'll ever have to time travel.
'Assassin's Creed 3' Four stars
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Rating: Mature


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Amoeba Hollywood is hosting the cast of the stage show Backbeat direct from London Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m for a performance and CD signing. You can also win tickets through Amoeba to the show, which is running now through March 1 at the Ahmanson Theatre. Enter to win a pair of tickets for the Feb. 7 show here. You can buy tickets as well at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/RINGO or call 213.972.4400 and mention code RINGO — special pricing runs through Feb. 3.
The show tells the story of The Beatles before they were famous, when there were five members (even before Ringo was a member) and they were five working-class lads from the docks of Liverpool, playing seedy nightclubs while honing their epic new sound. The London press loves the show, calling it "edgy and cool" in the Sunday Express. The hit show is written by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys and directed by five-time Tony award nominee David Leveaux.
The show features renditions of Beatles songs such as "Twist and Shout," "Love Me Do," "Long Tall Sally," "P.S. I Love You," "Rock and Roll Music" and "I Saw Her Standing There." Sample two songs from Backbeat below.
Montage: Love Me Do, PS I Love You, Twist and Shout by Center Theatre Group
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Volume 22, no. 2 Winter 2007
The Beethoven Journal
Vol. 22, no. 2 (Winter 2007)
Owen Jander. "Beethoven's Philosophical Monologue Regarding the Route to Rescue from His Fate: The Andante con moto of his Symphony in C Minor." (pp. 2-38)
"American Beethoven Society's Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Creative Scholarship (2007): Owen Jander, Wellesley College." (p.38)
Andreas Ignaz Wawruch. "Medical Review on the Final Stage of L. van Beethoven's Life." Translated by Michael Lorenz. (pp. 39-43)
Michael Lorenz. "Commentary on Wawruch's Report: Biographies of Andreas Wawruch and Johann Seibert, Schindler's Responses to Wawruch's Report, and Beethoven's Medical Condition and Alcohol Consumption." pp. 44-52)
Patricia Stroh. "Beethoven Auction Report (2007)." (pp. 53-56)
William Meredith. "New Rare Beethoveniana at the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies (2007): Reception History, 1833-1847." (pp. 57-61)
Susan Kagan and William Meredith. "Beethoven on CD." (pp. 62-67)
"American Beethoven Society's Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Creative Scholarship (2007): Susan Kagan, Hunter College." (p. 67)
Patricia Stroh. "Selected Recent Beethoven and Beethoven-Related Publications (2006-2007) including Fiction and Children's Books (2005-2008)." (pp. 68-75)
"Letters to the Editor." (pp. 76-77)
"Schulz' Beethoven: Schroeder's Muse, A Joint Exhibit of the Charles Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, and the Beethoven Center, San Jose." (p. 78)
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India could be in danger of losing its investment-grade credit rating, after Standard & Poor's cut its outlook to negative from stable.
Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the ratings agency cited slowing economic growth and an increasing current-account deficit as reasons for its action regarding the country's BBB rating. That is the lowest investment grade S&P provides.
In a statement, S&P said, "We are revising the outlook on the long-term ratings on India to negative to reflect at least a one-in-three likelihood of a downgrade." The agency did, however, reaffirm the current BBB rating for the present.
Dangers to the Indian economy, said S&P, could come from diminishing trade performance, a fall in prospects for growth, or a delay in implementing fiscal reforms. India, among the largest emerging-market economies, sports the largest budget deficit. In addition, the gap in its current accounts hit an all-time high of $19.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011.
The agency also said it "expects the government to face headwind in implementing policy measures to improve its fiscal and macroeconomic parameters in the near future, given the current unfavorable political environment."
Rajeev Malik, senior economist at CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets in Singapore, was quoted saying, "It's a negative move and further solidifies the macroeconomic risks India is facing. Coming from the most conservative of the rating agencies, it's a wake-up call for the government to do something meaningful soon."
Economic growth in India slowed in Q4 to its slowest pace in nearly three years. Consumers backed off spending because of more expensive credit, and investment also suffered.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has proposed a cap on subsidies and has also increased service and excise taxes in a move to quell the country's deficit, which in the year ended March 31 totaled 5.9% of GDP.


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Tailgate theft is a thing There is an underground black market for just about everything, and pickup truck tailgates are not immune. Considering a perpetrator can make hundreds or thousands of dollars for this pickup truck component that can be removed in mere seconds, it is no surprise that Master Lock has released its brand new TailgateLock, which is an easy-to-install tailgate security device. No image can adequately capture the esthetic quality of this product, because it has none. This puppy is all about utility, with the stainless steel key-locked clip slipping on to the tailgate post to ensure the tailgate cannot be removed by shadowy underworld sorts. Master Lock has collaborated with Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs, and the manufacturer's website features a video of Rowe providing an unironic lesson showing viewers how a tailgate can easily be stolen, followed by a visual demonstration of the TailgateLock installed, and in action. Hardly of use to regular commuters, pickup truck owners will likely regard this minor investment as a worthwhile one. $25; visit masterlocktruck.com.
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Facebook, Zuckerberg Unload 70 Million Shares
Dec 20, 2013 1:28 PM PT
Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are selling close to 70 million shares of Class A common stock, which carries one vote per share, in advance of the company's being listed on the S&P 500 index this month.
Facebook will use its proceeds from the sale of 27 million shares for working capital and other general corporate purposes, but it does not yet have plans for any specific uses for the money.
The company "will have to invest in data centers," Trip Chowdhry, managing director of equity research at Global Equities Research, told the E-Commerce Times. "They have to grow, and they need to have some cash to invest in expanding their global footprint."
Zuckerberg will exercise an option to purchase 60,000 Class B shares, which have 10 votes each, then offer more than 41 million of them as Class A common stock, Facebook said. Each Class B share can freely be converted to Class A.
He will use most of the money he gets from the sale to pay off the taxes that will accompany his option exercise, Facebook said.
The Whys and the Wherefores
It's generally agreed Zuckerberg will need the money to pay off taxes, but analysts are divided as to whether there are any other reasons for his move.
"I wouldn't read too much into it other than he has to pay taxes and has to sell his shares for that," Chowdhry said. "He owes a lot of taxes on the money he made -- more than $1 billion."
Zuckerberg also could be making a strategic move prior to Facebook's S&P 500 listing. More institutional investors and brokerage houses will be purchasing Facebook shares, because such firms must hold shares of all companies on the S&P 500.
"This is a well-engineered transaction allowing him to raise funds [and] cover his personal taxes without diminishing his ability to control Facebook," Andreas Scherer, managing partner at Salto Partners, told the E-Commerce Times.
After selling the shares, Zuckerberg either will hold or have the ability to control 62.8 percent of the voting power of Facebook's outstanding capital stock. Holders of outstanding shares of Class B common stock will have 75.4 percent of the total voting power of the company's outstanding capital stock.
Overall, Zuckerberg's voting power will be reduced from its current 58.8 percent to 56.1 percent.
Zuckerberg reportedly will donate about $1 billion of the proceeds to charity.
Word on the Street
Facebook's shares dipped slightly after the sale was announced. The company closed the week at $55.12 Friday, down 45 cents from Wednesday's closing price of $55.57.
Still, that's well above the $46.36 closing price of Nov. 19, and more than double the $26.62 closing price on Dec. 20 last year.
Facebook share prices have increased more than 98 percent over this year.
What's Ahead for Facebook
Zuckerberg's move is also forward-looking, as the company continues with its mobile advertising strategy, and that brings in more revenues, Frost's Krishna told the E-Commerce Times.
"We have internally predicted that by 2020, if not before," he said, "Facebook shares will be trading at $100 or more."


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A new generation is growing up in our midst, a generation actuated by new ideas and new principles. It is serious and enthusiastic for these new ideas and its enthusiasm, even when it is misdirected, is, I believe, in the main sincere. But we are living in a sceptical and, if I may use the phrase, a thought-tormented age: and sometimes I fear that this new generation, educated or hyper-educated as it is, will lack those qualities of humanity, of hospitality, of kindly humour which belonged to an older day.
So speaks James Joyce's character Gabriel Conroy, favorite nephew of the Misses Kate and Julia Morkan, in his after-dinner address to their annual Epiphany dinner. As we read and reflect upon Joyce's short story "The Dead," can we conclude that we too live in a "thought-tormented age?" Is Conroy's "conservative" answer, recurrence to "the tradition of genuine warm-hearted courteous Irish hospitality, which our forefathers have handed down to us and which we must hand down to our descendants," a sufficient answer? What are we to make of the fact that Conroy himself seems to be cut loose from the traditions he praises, himself a "man without a country," so to speak?
Please join us for what is sure to be a lively discussion co-moderated by William Schambra and John Weicher. Lunch will be served.
For a copy of James Joyce's "The Dead" — from the collection Dubliners (London: Grant Richards Ltd., 1914) — please click the "Further Reading" link on the left column of this page. For further information about this or other Hudson/Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal events, please contact Kristen McIntyre by email or telephone at (202) 974-2424.


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It's finally time for you to get some hands-on time with Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden II for the Xbox 360...if you live in Japan. Tecmo has released an 857 MB demo for download via Japanese Xbox Live Marketplace. Said demo is due to be released throughout all regions, but as of right now there is no ETA on when that's going to happen.
And for all of you heading to your Xbox 360 to log in to your Japanese account, make sure you upgraded that baby to Gold first...Silver users will have to wait a few days before they can start the download...as I just discovered minutes ago. Stupid Silver account, making me look bad.
We'll let you know as soon as this becomes available to the western world.
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(CNN) - Welcome to CNN Soundwaves Sunday Playlist, a survey of the podcast landscape and what we're listening to.
This week, we mark some significant dates coming up in the music world. Plus, this interesting discovery for Grateful Dead fans:
• If you or someone you know is a Grateful Dead follower, you probably know about the extensive recorded archive of Dead shows. The band was methodical in its efforts to record their shows. The band's dedicated fans were no different. As a result, there's a vast amount of audio documentation of the group's performances, all categorized by date and venue. Deadheads refer to the recordings as if they were vintage wines from various terroirs. The New Yorker's Nick Paumgarten has a story this week about this archive of Dead recordings and about a recent interesting discovery. @newyorker
Paumgarten and The New Yorker's Sasha Frere-Jones and Sasha Weiss talk about the story in the magazine's Out Loud podcast (jump to about 3:35 to hear that segment):
• This week marks 30 years since Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album was released. Out in late 1982, by January the next year, it already was a platinum-selling album (that means it sold over one million copies). "Thriller" ultimately sold over 50 million copies worldwide and has seven Top 10 singles. That album and its song, "Billie Jean," resulted in Jackson becoming the first artist to have a number one pop single, pop album, R&B single and R&B album simultaneously. "Thriller" remains the all-time best selling album in the record industry.
Check out ThrillerCast on iTunes. It's a whole series of podcasts devoted to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the influence it's had on various artists. Be sure to listen to the one featuring "Thriller" producer, Quincy Jones.
• On Friday, singer Glen Campbell will give his very last concert in Napa, California. The 77-year old singer and songwriter is concluding his multi-city "Goodbye Tour." Campbell has a slew of hit songs, like "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Gentle on my Mind," and "Wichita Lineman." In 2008, Campbell released, "Meet Glen Campbell," an album in which he covered the songs of others, including U2 and the Foo Fighters. We list a few profiles of Campbell below. Check them out and you'll hear how Campbell helped make hit songs not just for himself but for other artists as well.
Start your Glen Campbell listening marathon with this NPR Fresh Air interview from 2008. @freshair
There's also this review of his album, "Ghost on the Canvas," from 2010.
And a studio session he did for World Cafe in 2008. @WorldCafe
We'll let Radiohead take us out, with their cover of Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy."
-The CNN Radio staff


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WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A newer form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer is faster and less expensive, but it can cause more urinary complications, a new study suggests.
The newer therapy delivers a greater dose of radiation per treatment than standard radiation therapy, which means prostate cancer patients can complete an entire course of treatment in one to two weeks instead of seven to nine weeks.
There have, however, been few studies comparing the costs and side effects of the two methods.
In this study, Yale University researchers looked at data from more than 4,000 Medicare patients aged 66 and older who received either the newer radiation therapy or the standard radiation therapy as primary treatment for prostate cancer.
The average per-patient cost was about $13,600 for the new therapy and $21,000 for the standard therapy. Two years after the start of treatment, patients who received the newer therapy had more side effects -- such as irritation of the urethra, urinary incontinence and urinary obstruction -- than those who received standard radiation therapy.
But even when the costs of treating those complications were included, the overall cost of the newer therapy was still lower than the standard therapy, according to the study, which was published March 10 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
"While these data are by no means definitive, our findings emphasize the need to carefully assess the impact of new cancer treatment technologies in actual practice," senior study author Dr. Cary Gross, a professor of internal medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, said in a university news release.
-- Robert Preidt
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If you are a user of Vuze (formerly Azureus even though it's been long enough to stop saying that) then you may be encountering the same problem that I've been encountering. Vuze (on all platforms) crashes or freezes when you add a torrent.
The fix is as follows. Go to: Tools -> Options -> Connection
Under Connection uncheck the box that says "Prompt for selection when a tracker with an anonymous tracker is added".
DONE. That was easy. Vuze has already acknowledged this problem and issued a patch but this will work for now.


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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that Giovani Lo Celso will not be in his side against Sheffield United.
Lo Celso made his first start for Spurs in Wednesday's Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade and impressed, scoring first in a 4-0 victory.
But having only recently come back from a hip injury, Pochettino suggested that the short turnaround between games might count against Lo Celso.
"I need to assess tomorrow morning, it is a very short period to recover," Pochettino said.
"Some players suffer some small issues. We are going to play three games in six days.
"I need to assess, I still have not decided the starting XI for tomorrow."
Ryan Sessegnon could feature, having come off the bench in the last two games after the start to his Spurs career was blighted by a hamstring injury.
His return to fitness has seen him called up to the England Under-21s squad for the games against Albania and Holland.
Pochettino, as was with the case with Lo Celso's call-up to the Argentina squad, said he would prefer it if Sessegnon was staying at the club's training ground.
He said: "It is the same answer as I gave you with Lo Celso last week. I accept when the national team asks for your player or calls them up.
"To be honest I prefer that the player should be here training with us and be available to play 90 minutes.
"It is better because you have two weeks to build his fitness, the concept and different things.
"But we know very well that players enjoy going to play for their national team, and for the Under-21s Ryan is a very important player.
"He has played in the last two games and been involved in the squad, playing some minutes.
"He suffered a big injury at Fulham and we are trying to provide him to be in his best form, but we are so happy that he is involved with the team."
Spurs host Sheffield United on Saturday and not many people would have thought the newly-promoted Blades would sit above the Champions League finalists after more than a quarter of the season.
But Chris Wilder has led his boyhood club to the top six and Pochettino does not expect it to be an easy outing.
"It is going to be very difficult," he said. "They work so hard.
"What impressed me the most is their belief and togetherness. They have the spirit like a rugby team that fight for each other.
"That is fantastic to see in a football team. That is why they have a good squad, good organisation, a great manager and coaching staff.
"They fight for each other, they have good players. That is the key of Sheffield United, they are doing so well, they have lots of points and are in a good position in the table.
"It is a fantastic job that Chris Wilder has done. Everyone has seen how he has working and the fantastic job he has done. The best thing I can say about him is how I described the team."
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Chris Fedak, one half of the duo that brought you "Chuck" has set his sights on a new project based on the magic of Mr. Harry Houdini. The story will focus on a high school kid who discovers a link to the legendary magician and must use clues left from him to uncover a great secret. No word yet on title, cast or filming dates so you're welcome for all the exciting details.
If you're excited about "Mockingbird Lane" then prepare to get a full on robot chubby when you hear the news that the show's producer Bryan Fuller has dropped word that some of your favorite Universal monsters will also be popping up in the show. The Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula and a gaggle of others are planned for the show which is a reboot of the classic 60's sitcom "The Munsters". I guess I don't know for sure one of those is your favorite. But I think it's a safe guess. I'm sorry I assume things sometimes.
I refuse to watch any web series because let's be honest if it was really that good it would be on TV because that's where good things go. But someone must have been watching "Mortal Kombat: Legacy" because the series creator Kevin Tancharoen has let the world know he's working on a second season that will focus on the tournament itself rather than character story. I assume that means the first season focused on the character's story. I don't know. I already said I didn't watch it. The web is dumb.
If you're a fan of the podcast you know that we were all pretty giddy over the Aussie flick "The Loved Ones". Well good news for all of you who don't have big Hollywood hook ups who give us big bags of cash to view screeners like us because the flick is going to hit DVD on September 11th. Why would someone from Hollywood pay us to watch a movie from Australia you might be asking. Shut up don't question me. The disc will include the unrated version of the film along with cast and crew interviews. You will not be able to understand a word of it.
Did you ever read that book "My Brother Sam is Dead" in middle school? I didn't but I was suppose too. I'm really sorry Mr. Reynolds... you creepy mustached SOB. Well "John Dies At the End" is nothing like that book but today it's got its first poster with all kinds of skull goodness. The movie tells the story of two college drop outs who are trying to stop an onslaught of terror brought on by a strange drug that hits the streets. I just used the word onslaught.
Some behind the scenes photos from "Piranha 3DD" have hit the tubes and they're pretty much what you'd expect from the sequel that takes our man-eating fish to a water park. Unless you didn't expect augmented women in tiny swimsuits. While I don't recognize any of the women from porn there's one with a giant tattoo that is leading me to believe she's done some questionable acting in her day. We can only hope and pray now.
I'm going to address this one directly to Mark because he'll probably be the most excited about it. Hey Mark! Good news. They're rebooting the "Mortal Kombat" franchise with a new film based on the popular web series "Mortal Kombat: Legacy". One catch though. It's going to be directed by Kevin Tancharoen, who did direct the web series but also the "Glee" 3D movie and "Fame" remake. Anyway! How have you been? How's Chicago? Have you been to Millennium Park yet? I hear it's wonderful this time of year.
And lastly Johann Urb, who rivals Sarah Jessica Parker for longest face in Hollywood, has signed on to play Leon Kennedy in "Resident Evil: Retribution" along side Milla Jovovich and her mom hips. So that's some exciting news huh? Got any plans for the weekend? Fall is finally here! You look fat in those jeans.


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"The other night I ate at a real family restaurant. Every table had an argument going."
One of the biggest obstacles to personal and career success is anger. When we fail to control our anger, we suffer several blows:
- Anger impedes our ability to be happy, because anger and happiness are incompatible.
- Anger sends marriages and other family relationships off-course.
- Anger means lost business, because it destroys relationships.
- Anger also means losing business that you could have won in a more gracious mood.
- Anger leads to increased stress (ironic, since stress often increases anger).
- We make mistakes when we are angry, because anger makes it harder to process information.
People are beginning to wake up to the dangers of anger and the need for anger management programs and strategies. Many people find anger easy to control. Yes, they do get angry. Everybody does. But some people find anger easier to manage than others. More people need to develop anger management skills.
For those who have a tough time controlling their anger, an anger management plan might help. Think of this as your emotional control class, and try these self-help anger management tips:
Ask yourself this question: "Will the object of my anger matter ten years from now?" Chances are, you will see things from a calmer perspective.
Ask yourself: "What is the worst consequence of the object of my anger?" If someone cut in front of you at the book store check-out, you will probably find that three minutes is not such a big deal.
Imagine yourself doing the same thing. Come on, admit that you sometimes cut in front of another driver, too ... sometimes by accident. Do you get angry at yourself?
Ask yourself this question: "Did that person do this to me on purpose?" In many cases, you will see that they were just careless or in a rush, and really did not mean you any harm.
Try counting to ten before saying anything. This may not address the anger directly, but it can minimize the damage you will do while angry.
Try some "new and improved" variations of counting to ten. For instance, try counting to ten with a deep slow breathe in between each number. Deep breathing -- from your diaphragm -- helps people relax.
Or try pacing your numbers as you count. The old "one-steamboat-two-steamboat, etc." trick seems kind of lame to me. Steamboats are not the best devices to reduce your steam. How about "One-chocolate-ice-cream-two-chocolate-ice-cream", or use something else that you find either pleasant or humorous.
Visualize a relaxing experience. Close your eyes, and travel there in your mind. Make it your stress-free oasis.
One thing I do not recommend is "venting" your anger. Sure, a couple swift blows to your pillow might make you feel better (better, at least, than the same blows to the door!), but research shows that "venting" anger only increases it. In fact, speaking or acting with any emotion simply rehearses, practices and builds that emotion.
If these tips do not help at all and you still feel you cannot manage your anger and the related stress, you may need some professional help, either in the form of a therapist specializing in anger management or a coach with a strong background in psychology.
David Leonhardt is the Happy Guy (http://TheHappyGuy.com), author of "Climb your Stairway to Heaven: the 9 habits of maximum happiness at http://www.TheHappyGuy.com/happiness-self-help-book.html. For more tips on controlling anger, boosting self-esteem, expressing gratitude and reducing stress, pick up a copy of The Get Happy Workbook (http://TheHappyGuy.com/happiness-workbook.html)


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An eager crowd of prominent social figures visited the Miami Beach Convention Center yesterday, in celebration of the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. Holding the title as the most prestigious art show in the United States, this year Art Basel will feature works from over 2,000 artists and galleries from around the world. From December 1-4, the Miami Beach Convention Center will be the epicenter for distinguished works of art, as well as the most affluent art enthusiasts.
The show, sponsored by UBS, includes partnerships with companies such as BMW, Southern Wine & Spirits, W South Beach, The Palms Hotel & Spa, Hotel Beaux Arts Miami and The Webster. The grand opening of Art Basel Miami Beach attracted A-list art aficionados such as Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Brett Ratner, Pharrell Williams, Julian Schnabel, Sean Combs, Johan Lindeberg, Monique Lhuillier and Jill Sander.
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When Aaron Rodgers embraced Jay Cutler near the 50-yard line at 10:44 p.m. Monday night, he must have been wondering why he was congratulating Cutler instead of it being the other way around.
Rodgers had outdueled his counterpart from south of the border.
Cutler lost that battle, but won the war.
Rodgers had more completions (34-16), more passing yards (316-221), a better passer rating (92.5-82.5), a better completion percentage (75-59), and a hand in more touchdowns (2-1. He played a wonderful game any way you measured it.
Cutler had some help from a punt return that came out of nowhere, a downpour of yellow flags and a fourth quarter fumble that bounced the Bears' way. Football is funny that way.
"I didn't play very well," Cutler said. "I thought we were out of sync. There were some throws I should have made."
Cutler was more sporadic than Rodgers. He and the Bears offense failed to finish some of their drives.
Cutler threw a first quarter interception in the end zone on what looked like a miscommunication between Cutler and tight end Greg Olsen. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz huddled with both players afterward.
On the game-winning drive, Cutler threw what appeared to be two interceptions that were wiped out by Packers penalties.
The play that could have defined the game came on fourth-and-1 from the Packers 1 in the third quarter. Cutler threw a pass that was slightly behind H-back Dez Clark. The ball was catchable, but Clark couldn't hang on.
"They didn't cover him," Cutler said. "We wanted to get it to him as fast as possible. I just have to get him a little better ball."
When the passing lanes were too tight, Cutler used his legs well. He needed his quick feet against a fierce Packers rush. He ran three times for 37 yards, and ran away from pass rushers behind the line of scrimmage without gaining yards many more times.
In Cutler's defense, he was under a lot more pressure than Rodgers. The Bears never sacked Rodgers. Cutler was sacked three times and could have been sacked several more times if not for his escapability.
Cutler's resiliency and toughness were factors in this game. He takes hits that would knock other quarterbacks out of games, if not seasons.
"I've come to expect Jay not blinking when he takes a shot," Bears coach Lovie Smith said. "He's a tough guy. We'd like to have him take fewer hits. … He stood in there and made plays."
The Packers had protection issues too. Rodgers' linemen were penalized seven times — three false starts, three holds and an illegal formation. Right tackle Mark Tauscher had three of the penalties and left tackle Chad Clifton had two.
Rodgers drove his team down the field on the Packers' first possession and gave them an early 7-0 lead with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings. He also scored on a 3-yard fourth quarter run shortly after he was cramping up.
Rodgers has the advantage of experience in his system over Cutler. He has been in the same offense for all five years of his career, and he plays like it. Cutler is in his first year in Martz's offense, and he sometimes plays like it.
"We're still learning as an offense," Cutler said.
Cutler talked about how the Bears were a little out of sync. Early, their sideline communication system was malfunctioning. Then they were thrown off by the calls Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers made. Cutler said the Bears were taken by surprise at how the Packers defenders were moving around.
"We didn't play our best game but we won," Cutler said. "That has to be a good sign. Offensively we have to play better. I have to play a lot better. The defense did a good job of keeping us in there."
It's OK to be out-played individually. As long as your team has your back.
When Aaron Rodgers embraced Jay Cutler near the 50-yard line at 10:44 p.m. Monday night, he must have been wondering why he was congratulating Cutler instead of it being the other way around.