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Is Global Climate Change A Threat to National Parks? Another Response

In response to a guest column on climate change that disputed the belief that human activities are driving global warming, a quartet of scientists and former National Park Service employees say the evidence for anthropogenic global warming is indisputable.

Op-Ed| Vandalism On Public Lands Steals From Future Generations

Our public lands protect resources that belong to everyone yet some people decide to steal our resources for their own personal enrichment—robbing this and future generations.

Musings From Timpanogos Cave National Monument: Who Gets The Fees?

As fees for recreating on public lands continue to increase, who gets the money? Contributor Lee Dalton came away with some answers to that question from his recent visit to Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah.

Musings From Timpanogos Cave National Monument: To Fee or Not to Fee, That Is The Question

User fees are becoming more and more prevalent on public lands used for recreation. Are they worth it? Occasional contributor Lee Dalton, retired from a National Park Service career, muses on that matter after visiting Timpanogos Cave National Monument in central Utah.

Appreciating Space In National Parks

There are worries that a majority of today's younger generations are not interested in spending much time outdoors in natural areas. The Student Conservation Association exists to help nurture and immerse these generations in places such as national parks and national forests. Jane Wong discovered that working in the field with the SCA gave her a great appreciation for the outdoors. This is her story.

Op-Ed: Let's Compromise To Support The National Parks

There is a place to start coming together on the federal budget, and Sen. Patty Murray is well-suited to lead the way as chairwoman of the Senate Budget Committee and a leader in the current, difficult budget negotiations. Shutting down the government — and our national parks — is simply not a reasonable choice.

Guest Column: Where's The Vision For Properly Funding The National Park System?

In the wake of the recent closure of the National Park System, park supporters should redouble their efforts to build a country in which reliable long-term investment in our parks is part of a broader recommitment to our nation’s public interest.

Guest Column: Government Shutdown Highlights Value Of National Parks

The shutdown of our national government, driven by an extremist minority in the U.S. Congress, is economically reckless and, ultimately, politically self-defeating.

Omnes Relinquite Spes, O Vos Intrantes

A tour of a recent recreation vehicle show proves that you really don't need to leave home without (fill in the blank).

Guest Column: Of Wolves And Science

This fall has been a tough one for those who love the wolves of Yellowstone National Park, as more than a few of the predators have been killed outside the park by hunters. Wolf hunting and trapping also is an issue in the Midwest, and the controversy around that issue prompted writer Greg Breining to take a close look at how wolves and science intertwine. It's not always as neat as you might think

Guest Column: Chipping Away At The National Park Service Mission One Park At A Time

Is the National Park Service about to do an "about face" on its position opposing a professional bike race through Colorado National Monument? In a guest column Joan Anzelmo, the monument's former superintendent, expresses her confusion over this possibility and voices hopes the Park Service will stand by its mission and Management Policies.

Guest Column: Election Day And The Dangers Of H.R. 4089, The Sportsmen’s Heritage Bill

In the not-so-distant past, Republicans as well as Democrats were strong proponents of America’s public lands. And both parties usually supported the national parks—most beloved of all public lands. But now, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan reflect the contempt of the Republican Party’s far right for all public lands—even the national parks, long renowned as “America’s Best Idea.”

Op-Ed: Park Service Finds Support For Protecting Marine Wilderness After Lengthy Drakes Estero Assessment

The recent National Research Council (NRC) report on the National Park Service’s draft environmental plan of Drakes Estero’s future has provided Interior Secretary Salazar with even further support to protect this valuable estuary in Point Reyes National Seashore

Postcard From Alaska: Aboard The Serac At Kenai Fjords National Park

Spending summers in Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve can be a wonderful experience, even if you're tasked with pulling invasive weeds out of a breathtaking landscape.

A View From The Overlook: Oh, Shenandoah!

The wonders of Shenandoah National Park include its "Creation" story.

A View From The Overlook: A Home For Endangered Rangers

Pardon me for dampening your day with morbid thoughts, but it occurred to me that after you have done all that vigorous post retirement bucket list stuff like climbing all the 14,000 footers in Colorado or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and the moment The Chief Ranger calls you to the Big Visitor Center in the Sky, you are going to need a place to hang your hat.

Guest Column: The Keystone XL Pipelines And Coal Hollow Mines Of America

In this guest column, RL Miller, a California-based attorney who keeps watch on environmental issues on public lands, questions the wisdom of allowing the Coal Hollow Mine to expand to more than 3,500 acres near Bryce Canyon National Park.

Issue Of Hunting Brown Bears At Katmai National Preserve Arises Again

Four years ago we brought you a video that touched more than a few nerves. The subject was hunting brown bears in Katmai National Preserve and raised the question of whether it was really sporting or ethical. While the resulting uproar died down, it's creeping up again as Park Service officials seek public comment on a proposal to allow two sport-hunting guide businesses to operate in the preserve.

Spring is a Great Time To Watch For Migratory Birds in the National Parks

Spring is a fantastic time to be outdoors. Along with the beauty of plants in bloom, a trip to a national park can reveal mammals emerging from their hibernation and frogs singing up a storm. But the one spring event that brings countless new and life-long nature lovers to our nation’s parks is the return of migratory songbirds.

A Father Starts To Heal Watching Yellowstone National Park's Wolves

A tall stoic man stood at the back of his pack, consumed by his own thoughts. He had been listening to an instructor from the Yellowstone Association. For a couple of days, he squinted into roadside spotting scopes and absorbed eloquent discourses on natural history. He was there with family members who arrived to watch wolves together in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park.

Should the National Parks Be Marketed Like Disneyworld?

Just imagine if national parks had a marketing program like the one wielded by Disneyworld and other theme parks. Think of the possibilities!

Floating Through Life on the Rio Grande And Big Bend National Park

We don’t expect adventure on a flatwater river, but sometimes it just happens.

Restoring Health to Florida’s Everglades National Park and Its Diverse Wildlife

Much talk has been expended during the past decade concerning the health of Florida's Everglades and Everglades National Park. Now there are substantial signs that real progress is being made in restoring this incredible and unique ecosystem.

A National Park Service Regional Director Shares His Priority List for 2009

Earlier this year the Traveler offered up a post on what priorities we hoped the National Park Service would address in the coming year. Mike Snyder, director of the agency's Intermountain Region, has his own list of issues his region has in its sights this year.

How An Earlier Administration Bolstered The National Parks Through A National Program

The events of this past week and the advent of a new government cannot help but take our minds back to other times in our history, particularly to 1933. It was in that winter, another troubled time in our national history, that Franklin Roosevelt assumed the presidency. As it does now, the United States in 1933 faced severe and unresolved economic problems.

Floods Washing Across Big Bend National Park

Images of volunteers filling sandbags in a race against rising waters have unfortunately become commonplace this year, in locations from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast. You don't normally expect to see such scenes in the desert Southwest, but they were repeated last week in Big Bend National Park.

How We View National Parks Today Matters For Tomorrow

We all love America's national park system, but we often have different expectations about local federal parks than about places farther away. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in arguments about Point Reyes National Seashore.

Park History: De Soto National Memorial

The park marking the spot where Spanish conquistador Hernando De Soto probably didn’t land in North America in 1539 turns 60 today. On March 11, 1948, Congress created the De Soto National Memorial in the mangrove swamp on Shaw’s Point, in Bradenton, Florida.

Would a Change in Gun Laws Be a Threat to National Park Bears?

Katmai bears. NPS Photo.
Would a change in the national park system's gun laws pose a threat to wildlife? In Alaska, there are some concerns that brown bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve might appear too threatening to some gun owners.

Big Cypress National Preserve: Is More ORV Access In Bear Island Unit Wise?

Snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, and personal watercraft are perhaps the most polarizing recreational issues within the national park system. In this guest column, the specter of greater ORV access in Big Cypress National Preserve's Bear Island Unit is examined.
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The appointment of Sonthi, ex-army chief and ex-chairman of the Council for National Security, was sent for announcement in the Royal Gazette at 3:30 pm.

Sonthi retired as army chief at the end of September and resigned as CNS chairman on Monday.

His appointment followed the resignations of five Cabinet members, who were found to have violated the 5-per cent share holding limit.

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Sonthi's appointment was submitted for the royal command on September 30.

He said another list of Cabinet reshuffle would be submitted for a royal command Tuesday evening.'

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Oh definitely *not* a mom cut! It looks great curly (I like it better like that, too). Maybe you just need a day or so for the curls to settle after the initial weight off? It looks like a terrific cut. And you're eyes are fabulous!

I'm cracking up at your comment ("oh well, it's hair, it'll grow back"). I think with all the bad haircuts we curlies have had over the years (and your cut today is NOT one of them), we've developed hair detachment!
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OKAY so i transitioned into being natural about a year ago, a month after I joined the navy and my hair was cut HORRIBLY (uneven....) my hair before then was already thinning and damaged from glue weaves, heat, and poorly cared for. Since then my hair has grown tremendously-flat ironed it reaches my baick about an inch past my shoulders. I however have not been ablt to find any1 that I trust to clip my hair or the "excess perm" ive been told i have at the ends ??? I started usithe talia wajiid products and i love it but this as well as everything else I use gives me the tired fro im forced to wear. nothing i do (as if i know what im doing) gives me an enlogated style and keeps my hair moistured long. My hair sucks up oils like a thirsty throat after a 10 mi run. my scalp is very dry as well. I have a natural sandy brown color that i feel only makes the situation worse fore when its dry its dry and its VERY noticeable. Im forced to wear a hate at work so my fro disposions often. Its getting out ouf regs and ooohhh how i wish i could do a twist out. I stopped getting a perm due to the thinning my hair was getting and the sores it produced in my scalp since i was a kid-these are just now leaving yayyy-. I have thought about putting a curly texturizer in my hair to hlep me manage the NAPPY mess on my head. Its not curly its koily with the right product its aLright but other wise its a shrunken fest of nap balls. I REALLY NEED HELP, TIPS, INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCTS ( AFFORDABLE & NOT) --IM IN DURASTIC NEED OF HELP!!!
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Hi! I think when it comes to products it depends on the thickness of your hair, the porosity, the water you use, and the environment you're in. I co-wash pretty often because it is dusty where I'm at and I also have to use the LOCO (liquid, oil (light), cream, oil/butter (heavy)) method or OCO, depending on the day. Are you using a leave-in? I like the Shea Moisture leave-in so far better than anything else. Curls Whipped Cream is nice and it's heavy so it weighs my hair down if I want it to stay elongated and moisturized. I use the pink eco-styler for hold (it doesn't dry my hair, make it crunchy, or cause flakes). I just bought some Camille Rose products off of Amazon but I haven't tried them yet. Does your hair need heavy products vs. light? Are you sealing in moisture? Also, have you tried Curlformers? These are great if you want to change the style of your hair without using heat. Also, I'd check youtube if you want more styling options and product reviews. Good luck.
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newbie here-am I a good canidate for a deva cut?

Hi ladies! I've been reading here for the last week or so and have been trying some of the tips mentioned and have had some improvement with my hair. I'm just now committing to taking good care of my hair for the first time ever!!

I've been letting it grow for a long time and know it would benefit from a trim. I was thinking about a Deva cut where I live. There was an old post I came across here in which two posters liked the stylist and their cut. But I wanted some expert advice from you ladies first, as my hair isn't really curly, its usually more wavy, but hard to say. So here are some pics (you can scroll at the right and enlarge):

So, would a Deva cut be good for my hair?? The top layer tends to get straighter than the rest and just hangs right now I know I'd have a real meltdown if I got a cut that doesn't work for my hair as it takes forever to grow (but that's most likely because I used a flatiron constantly). tia and really glad to be here!
i love your hair. when i straighten mine, i ends up looking like that... which i LOVE! i don't know much about deva cuts, but i just wanted to say hi!
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thanks! Overall, I'm getting to like my hair natural rather than straightened, but I need to do what I can to help the top portions to curl about the same as underneath, and get more volume.

I'm going to buy some clips today and just got my jessicurl trial light sampler last night, so I'll be washing and (try to) detangle my hair. I don't think I can CO, I tried last week and was still oily at roots.
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The Nature Conservancy Announces 1,300 Acre Conservation Project in Conway

Benefits include protection of water resources, important wildlife and forest habitats and increased recreational access for residents and visitors.

Conway, N.H. | September 20, 2013

The Nature Conservancy, along with local partner the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust, announced today a campaign to protect over 1,300 acres of land (2 square miles) in Conway NH.  Once completed, the project will expand The Conservancy’s existing 3,500 acre Green Hills Preserve, which provides the scenic backdrop for North Conway village.

“This is an exciting and rare opportunity to protect important natural resources and ensure continued public access to the high quality recreational opportunities that are so important to the economy and quality of life in the Mt. Washington Valley,” said Mark Zankel, New Hampshire State Director. “Here in New Hampshire, opportunities like this do not come about that often.  We just couldn’t pass this up.”

The Conservancy will need to raise $1.4 million to complete the project.  About half of the funding has already been secured through a combination of private donations, foundation grants and public support including funding from the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game and the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP).

“We are very pleased to partner with The Nature Conservancy on this project,” said William Abbott, Executive Director of the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust.  “This area is a conservation priority for the Land Trust. Protecting the southern flanks of the Green Hills will make a lasting difference here in the Valley. Our members and the community are excited about it.”

The project area is rich in natural resources, including high quality wildlife habitat, important water resources and exemplary natural communities.  In addition to providing habitat for migratory birds, deer, black bear and moose, the land features extensive wetlands and over 7 miles of headwater streams that support Eastern brook trout, a species of conservation concern.

“When we looked at the property closely, what really jumped were the outstanding natural features on the land,” said Jeff Lougee, TNC’s Director of Stewardship and Ecological Management.  “Some of the forest types on the property are very unique – including a stand of trees that may be over 400 years old.  Those features, combined with seven miles of streams and brooks flowing into the Saco River, made this a must do project.”
The Conway Conservation Commission supports the project.  They explained that the expansion “will serve to protect additional exemplary communities and provide expanded recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.”  The property will remain on the Conway tax rolls, continuing to provide important revenue for the community.

While the natural features of the property are important, it is recreational resources that draw visitors to the area.  The Green Hills is The Conservancy’s most visited preserve in New Hampshire, with iconic Black Cap a favorite destination for thousands of locals and tourists each year.  In 2012, the Boston Globe named the Green Hills one of the ten best family friendly hikes in New England.  In addition to hiking, responsible mountain biking, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing are enjoyed on the land.

The Nature Conservancy intends to add between 3 and 5 miles of new multi-use recreation trails, including a new southern trailhead for increased public access.  The Conservancy’s plan is to connect the existing Green Hills trail system with trails on the addition – providing visitors with new opportunities to explore the varied landscapes and forests of the Green Hills area.

“The Nature Conservancy works to protect landscapes for the benefit of people and nature,” remarked Zankel.  “We invite the public to come onto our land and experience nature in their own way – whether it’s hiking, bird watching, hunting or fishing – the value of this project is the connection between the land and the community.  Our hope is that by protecting it and ensuring that it remains open and accessible, more people will use it and appreciate all that nature has to offer.”

Since 1961, The Nature Conservancy has helped to protect over 280,000 acres of land in New Hampshire by utilizing sound conservation science, developing innovative strategies, and working collaboratively with a wide variety of public and private partners.  The Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends.

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7.  Place any decorations such as stickers or ribbon onto the envelope.  You will want to do this while the envelope is still flat.

8.  Once your herb mixture is dry, place some into each envelope until all of your herb mixture is gone.

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10.  Hang your envelope sachet on door handles; place in desk drawers, or in dressers for a refreshing scent.

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Sweet Potato Pie Fragrance Oil

This fragrance oil by Natures Garden is a rich combination of candied yams, marshmallow cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zests, and a splash of lemon, in a warm buttery southern crust. A Best Seller! An NG original fragrance!

NG Recommended Fragrance Usage:  Sweet Potato Pie Wholesale Fragrance Oil:  The percentages listed below reflect our maximum suggested fragrance usage in the corresponding finished products.  To review the IFRA Certificate of Compliance for this particular fragrance, please refer to the link at the bottom of this page.

Vegetable Waxes & Paraffin Wax Maximum Use 10%
Potpourri & Incense Maximum Use 50%
Bath Oils, Soaps, Bath Gels NOT BODY SAFE
Lotions & Perfumes NOT BODY SAFE
Cleaning Products NOT BODY SAFE

Please Note:  Due to the fact that our fragrances are 100% concentrated, we suggest that you test our fragrances in finished products before you make any conclusions about our fragrances.  Since our fragrances are so strong, we suggest only using 1/2 ounce to 1.0 ounce of fragrance per pound of candle wax.

Coloring Suggestions:  Sweet Potato Pie Wholesale Fragrance Oil:

Candles 8 drops coral/peach plus 2 drops brown liquid candle dye or a small amount of shredded coral/peach plus brown color block per 4 pounds of wax.  Never use crayons to color your candles as they will clog your wick.
Bath/Body Products NOT BODY SAFE

Important Fragrance Specifics:  Sweet Potato Pie Wholesale Fragrance Oil:

Phthalate-Free & Nitro Musk Free Fragrance Yes
Flash Point of Fragrance 200F
Vanillin Content of Fragrance (In the event that a fragrance contains vanillin, it may tend to discolor bath and body products and soap.  Please test thoroughly.) 3%
Gel Wax Compatibility
(It is your responsibility to test each fragrance purchase.)

 Fragrance Testing -Performance in Various Applications-  Sweet Potato Pie Wholesale Fragrance Oil:  Note: Our testing notes should never take the place of your own personal testing.  Always test fragrance in all applications.  We do not take responsibility for our test results differing from your test results.  Natures Garden is not responsible for any finished products made with our raw ingredients.  These cold process soap results were done by hand mixing.  Stick blenders can help to incorporate fragrance back into the soap in the event that it rices during the mixing process.  Fragrances containing vanilla ingredients may discolor soap. Vanilla White Color stabilizer may help prevent discoloration due to vanilla.  However, there are more than 40 ingredients used in fragrance manufacturing that may contribute to discoloration of products.

Candles Performs perfectly in joy wax, wow wax, and is nice and strong in soy wax.
Soap (Cold Process Results) NOT BODY SAFE
Bath & Body Products NOT BODY SAFE
Room Scenting Nice and strong in aroma beads.

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Hot Fudge Brownies Fragrance Oil

Hot Fudge Brownies Fragrance Oil

This fragrance oil by Natures Garden is the aroma of freshly baked chocolate brownies smothered in hot fudge sauce with a hint of vanilla.   A Best Seller!

NG Recommended Fragrance Usage:  Hot Fudge Brownies Wholesale Fragrance Oil: The percentages listed below reflect our maximum suggested fragrance usage in the corresponding finished products.  To review the IFRA Certificate of Compliance for this particular fragrance, please refer to the link at the bottom of this page.

Vegetable Waxes & Paraffin Wax Maximum Use 10%
Potpourri & Incense Maximum Use 50%
Bath Oils, Soaps, Bath Gels Maximum Use 5%
Lotions & Perfumes Maximum Use 5%
Cleaning Products Maximum Use 5%

Please Note:  Due to the fact that our fragrances are 100% concentrated, we suggest that you test our fragrances in finished products before you make any conclusions about our fragrances.  Since our fragrances are so strong, we suggest only using 1/2 ounce to 1.0 ounce of fragrance per pound of candle wax.

Coloring Suggestions:  Hot Fudge Brownies Wholesale Fragrance Oil:

Candles 5 drops brown plus 1 drop of black liquid candle dye or a small amount of shredded brown color block per 4 pounds of wax.  Never use crayons to color your candles as they will clog your wick.
Bath/Body Products No liquid soap dye in the amount you desire.  Never use candle dye in any body products.

Important Fragrance Specifics:  Hot Fudge Brownies Wholesale Fragrance Oil:

Phthalate-Free & Nitro Musk Free Fragrance Yes
Flash Point of Fragrance 235F
Vanillin Content of Fragrance (In the event that a fragrance contains vanillin, it may tend to discolor bath and body products and soap.  Please test thoroughly.) .65%
Gel Wax Compatibility
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 Fragrance Testing -Performance in Various Applications- Hot Fudge Brownies Wholesale Fragrance Oil:  Note: Our testing notes should never take the place of your own personal testing.  Always test fragrance in all applications.  We do not take responsibility for our test results differing from your test results.  Natures Garden is not responsible for any finished products made with our raw ingredients.  These cold process soap results were done by hand mixing.  Stick blenders can help to incorporate fragrance back into the soap in the event that it rices during the mixing process.  Fragrances containing vanilla ingredients may discolor soap. Vanilla White Color stabilizer may help prevent discoloration due to vanilla.  However, there are more than 40 ingredients used in fragrance manufacturing that may contribute to discoloration of products.

Candles Performs perfectly in joy wax, wow wax, and is nice and strong in soy wax.
Soap (Cold Process Results) Perfect Pour.  No ricing, no acceleration.  Soaps nicely.  Discolors to a very light tan.  Scent holds fabulously.
Perfumes Performs perfectly
Bath & Body Products Performed well
Room Scenting Nice and strong in aroma beads.

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Truman Celebrates Supply Corps Birthday

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By Mass Communication 2nd Class (SW) Heather Bolestridge, USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) celebrated the 214th birthday of the Supply Corps Feb. 24, with a cake-cutting ceremony.

The Supply Corps was created 1795 when President George Washington appointed Tench Francis as the country's first Purveyor of Public Supplies. At its inception, the Supply Corps was responsible for supporting the outfitting and operations of the Navy's six frigates. Throughout the years, the Supply Corps has played a key role in supporting fleet operations, providing expertise in logistics, acquisition and financial management. The Supply Corps currently has more than 3,500 naval officers.

"By acknowledging the anniversary of the start of the Supply Corps, we bring visibility of the contributions of the Supply Corps to the Navy, promote esprit de corps among the Supply Corps members and show pride in the long-standing traditions and history of the Supply Corps and what it has contributed to the United States Navy and our country over the past 214 years," said Lt. Cmdr. Mark Garrigus, Truman's principal assistant for services.

Truman's Supply Department is recognized as being amongst the best in the fleet. They were awarded numerous accolades last year, including: The Blue "E" for Supply Management Excellence, the Ship's Store Retail Sales and Services Excellence Award where they went on to win the "best of the best" in the category, Atlantic Fleet Ship's Store Best of Class Award, the Dorrie Miller Award for Wardroom Service Excellence, and the 2008 Capt. Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Excellence award large afloat category runner-up. In addition to their awards, Truman's Supply Department set new benchmarks and standards for logistics support and were always well above standards for the CNAF Supply readiness goals during the entire deployment.

"Our goal is always to give the crew a home away from home while ensuring the ship and her air wing are always materially ready and fully capable of launching and recovering fully mission capable aircraft for every mission assigned," said Lt. Cmdr. Steve Osborne, the ship's principal assistant for logistics. "We want to provide the best living conditions and comforts we can to make the crew and air wing's lives enjoyable every day they are aboard."

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  Ashley Edmond
Ashley  Edmond

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High School:

Women's Track and Field Finishes Sixth at Patriot League Championship

Freshman Allison Parks recorded Navy's lone all-league performance on Saturday

Navy Women Compete in Final Tune-Up Before Patriot League Track Championship

Mids win seven of nine events at mid-week home meet

Career Performances

2011-12 (Freshman Season):
• Ran a season-best time of 8.08 to place second in the 60m dash at the Navy Sweetheart Meet
• Clocked an 8.22 in the 60m to take 13th at the Navy Lidlifter
• Ran an indoor season-best time of 26.69 in the 200m dash to place seventh at the Delaware Invite
• Ran a 1:03.61 in the 400m dash at the Sweetheart Meet
• Posted a 13.28 in the 100m dash at the McDaniel Twilight, placing second

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• A 2011 graduate of Riverbend High School, where she earned four letters in track and field and four letters in basketball
• Competed in the 100m and 200m dashes
• Earned the Leadership and Most Improved Award for track and field
• Was a team captain and MVP of basketball team
•Member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and National Honor Society
• Served as the president of the French Honor Society

• Daughter of Derrick and Grace Edmond
• Father, Derrick, competed on the track and field and football teams at Bowling Green
• Mother, Grace, was a member of the track and field team at Bowling Green
• Majoring in systems engineering

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The government of Ontario is proposing legislation to attract new investment, create new green economy jobs and better protect the climate. If passed, the Green Energy Act (GEA) would help the government ensure Ontario's green economic future by building a greener economy with new investment, creating well-paying green jobs (a projected 50,000 jobs in the first three years) more economic growth for Ontario, and better protecting the environment, combating climate change and creating a healthier future for generations to come.

The proposed GEA consists of a series of coordinated actions with the goal of making it easier to bring renewable energy projects to life and fostering a culture of conservation by assisting homeowners, government, schools and industrial employers to transition to lower energy use.

The proposed GEA, and the expected regulatory changes and policies that would flow from it, include a range of measures, including the following:

- creating a new feed-in tariff regime that will guarantee rates and help spark new investment in renewable energy generation, increase investor confidence and provide access to financing;

- establishing the right to connect to the electricity grid for renewable projects;

- establishing a streamlined approvals process, including providing service guarantees for renewable energy projects and a renewable energy facilitator.

The proposed legislation would enable the government to set domestic content requirements for renewable energy projects, leading to job opportunities in Ontario. If passed, the legislation would also drive new economic opportunities for local communities, First Nations and Metis communities to build, own and operate their own renewable energy projects.

As the proposed legislation and its implementation move forward, ongoing consultations would be held with First Nations and Metis communities and stakeholders including business, environmentalists and municipalities.

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Notebook: Jazz 97, Warriors 90

Posted Apr 8, 2013 12:11 AM

By Steve R. Waterhouse, for

THE FACTS: In their pursuit for a berth into the Western Conference playoffs, the Utah Jazz took advantage of a major opportunity presented to them Sunday evening. Having moved into a tie before their game against the Golden State Warriors because of a Los Angeles Lakers loss, the Jazz went on to post a 97-90 win over the Warriors at Oracle Arena Sunday.

The victory gives the Jazz (41-37) a one-half game lead for the No. 8 seed. Utah now has four games left -- two at home -- and the Lakers have five left. But, more importantly, the Jazz now control their own fate. They also hold a tiebreaker with the Lakers thanks to a 2-1 mark during the season series.

Mo Williams sealed the game with a 3-pointer that gave the Jazz a 96-90 lead with 14.9 seconds left. Williams led all scorers with 25 points on a season-high 11 made field goals. Al Jefferson added 19 points and 12 rebounds.

The Warriors (44-33), who had a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since 2007, got 22 points from Stephen Curry, but he was held to just five in the second half. David Lee scored 21 points and Klay Thompson added 20. Lee also grabbed 13 rebounds.

QUOTABLE: "As soon as we got to the arena, we were watching the game between the Lakers and the Clippers and we saw the Lakers were losing. Immediately, I saw the expression on everyone's face change. We all knew that if they lost and if we won, that would put us up on them. Everyone was ecstatic and you could tell by everyone's demeanor when we took that court that it was time to take care of business."

-- Jazz guard Randy Foye

THE STAT: In what appears to be a nice battle for this year's Sixth Man of the Year award, the Jazz's Derrick Favors continues to state his case. He notched his ninth double-double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes.

TURNING POINT: After the Warriors took a 38-29 lead in the second quarter, the Jazz responded with a 27-10 run to take a 56-48 halftime lead. The Jazz held that lead for the game's final 28:27. Each time the Warriors closed to gap to within striking distance, the Jazz had an answer.

QUOTABLE II: "Well, you know, I can't say enough about this group of guys. This was all about them and them wanting it. ... Although we made some mistakes in the game, everybody laid everything they had in them out there on the floor tonight and as a result we were able to get a good win."

-- Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin

HOT: Curry started out on fire, hitting six of his first eight shots that included a 3-for-3 mark on 3-pointers for 17 in the first half.

GOOD MOVE: After Curry struck for 17 points in the first half and hit a trio of 3-pointers, he was held to just five points and one 3-pointer in the second half because of stout defense by Williams and Favors.

NOTABLE: The Warriors quest for their second playoff appearance in 19 years is put on hold. They still hold a slim one-game lead over the Houston Rockets for the No. 6 spot and the magic number to secure the first playoff berth since 2007 is two. ... This was the 29th consecutive sellout for the Warriors, who have sold out 31 of 38. ... Lee recorded his 30th 20-point, 10-reobund game and 52nd double-double. ... This was Thompson's 26th 20-point game of the season. ... The Jazz have won seven of their last eight on the heels of losing 12 of 15. ... The Jazz have a 7-3 record when Williams scores 20-plus points. ... Jefferson's double-double was his 34th of the season.

UP NEXT: For the Warriors, Tuesday vs. Timberwolves, Thursday vs. Thunder, Friday @ Lakers. For the Jazz, Tuesday vs. Thunder, Friday vs. Timberwolves, Monday, April 15, @ Timberwolves.


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2011 Bobcats Draft Workouts - Day 11

Bobcats Draft Workouts Day 11
June 22, 2011

Updated Gallery - June 22 | Video: Rod Higgins | Video: Paul Silas | Video: Biyombo Interview | Video: Biyombo Highlights | Video: Biyombo Dunk Drill | Video: Morris Interview | Video: Hamilton Interview | Video: Singleton Interview | Video: Singleton Highlight | Video: Johnson Interview | Video: Johnson Dunk Drill | Day 10 | Day 9 | Day 8 | Day 7 | Day 6 | Day 5 | Day 4 - PM | Day 4 - AM | Day 3 | Day 2 | Day 1

The Bobcats continued their 2011 NBA Draft preparation Wednesday at Time Warner Cable Arena® with prospects Bismack Biyombo (Congo), Jordan Hamilton (Texas), JaJuan Johnson (Purdue), Marcus Morris (Kansas), Chris Singleton (Florida State) and Thomas Coleman (North Carolina A&T) in for workouts in front of Bobcats Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Jordan, President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins, General Manager Rich Cho, the coaching staff and team scouts.

Bismack Biyombo split his last season between Illescas (Spain LEB-Silver) and Fuenlabrada (Spain-ACB) in 2009-10. While at Illescas, he averaged 9 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 1.5 bpg, while at Fuenlabrada, he scored 6.4 ppg, grabbing 5.1 rpg and blocking 2.3 shots per game. He also recorded the first triple-double in Nike Hoop Summit history, scoring 12 points, snatching 11 rebounds and rejecting 10 shots.

Jordan Hamilton is entering the draft out of the University of Texas as an early entry draft candidae after improving upon his freshman season. In his sophomore season as a Longhorn, Hamilton scored 18.6 ppg and snagged 7.7 rpg. He earned multiple selections onto All-American teams, including two second-team picks from the NABC and from the United States Basketball Writers Association and a third-team choice from the Associated Press. In addition, Hamilton earned first-team All-Big 12 recognition and he led Texas in scoring.

JaJuan Johnson played four years at Purdue, averaging 20.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg and 2.3 bpg for the Boilermakers. He led the team in scoring, minutes played, field goals made & attempted, free throws made & attempted, rebounding and blocks. Johnson was honored with an abundance of awards in his senior season, including selections to the Consensus All-American First Team, the AP All-American First Team, the Big Ten Player of the Year as voted by coaches and the media, and many more.

Marcus Morris is the brother of Markieff Morris and played with him on the Kansas squad for three years as well. After averaging 17.2 ppg, which led the team in scoring, and pulling down 7.6 rpg, Marcus stocked up on awards, including second-team All-America, first-team All-Big 12, Big 12 Player of the year and Most Outstanding Player of the Big 12 Tournament.

Chris Singleton is a forward from Florida State University, entering the draft early after playing three seasons for the Seminoles. In his junior year, he averaged 13.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 1.5 bpg. Despite fracturing his foot in February and missing six games, Singleton returned to lead Florida State in scoring, rebounding, steals and free throws made and attempted. His play earned him third-team All-ACC honors and a spot on the ACC’s All-Defensive team.

Thomas Coleman played at nearby university, North Carolina A&T for four seasons, averaging above 20 minutes per game every year. In his senior year, he averaged 17 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 2.7 bpg and 1.2 spg, leading the Aggies in points, rebounds, blocks, steals, field goals made & attempted, free throws made & attempted, and minutes played. For his work, he was rewarded with a selection to the All-MEAC First Team.

President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins

Video: Higgins on 6/21 Draft Workouts

(On how he thinks all the workouts went)
I thought the workouts went fantastic. We had over 50 kids that we’ve brought in here over the last three weeks. I think that the kids have been fantastic. It’s evident with this group today, playing hard and just trying to realize a dream of theirs. You have to give them credit. Some of the kids are heading to New York today and heading to the green room. So, it’s an exciting time for them all.

(On if we’ve seen the Bobcats’ picks work out over the past few weeks)
I’m sure that we’ve seen some of the picks that we’re going to pick tomorrow. The one thing you don’t know is what’s going to happen through out the league in terms of people shaking up their rosters, jockeying for position in the draft. So, there might be some kids that we might not have seen that we might have the opportunity to draft. That’s the beauty of tomorrow. We’re preparing as we’re speaking, right now, getting our scenarios together, looking forward to the process.

(On the strength of this draft and what he’s seen)
I don’t think that you can characterize it as a weak draft. I think you can say that there’s going to be a lot of quality players in the draft. Maybe the star quality of some other drafts, at the top of the draft, isn’t there so to speak, but you have to let these kids run their course, you’re not going to know what this draft is in terms of how well it’s talented until two or three years down the road when these kids have had an opportunity to play. Some of the positions that we’ve seen – some of the little kids, some of the power forwards, the overall depth of this draft. Some of the point guards are also pretty darn good. There’s going to be some quality players and I think we’re going to have three quality picks in the top forty.

(On if drafting a game-changer is a possibility)
A game-changer is a hard assessment to have at the ninth pick. You don’t know if he’s going to have an opportunity to play right away. You would hope, from our standpoint, that he is a game-changer. But if you look at history, how many game-changers do you have early on at the ninth pick? You know, we had the opportunity to draft D.J. Augustin a few years ago at the ninth pick. D.J. has just started to come into his role, come into his own as a third-year pro. That’s part of the working evaluation.

(On Bismack Biyombo)
I thought he was very energetic. I thought he showed his strengths – ability to shot-block, ability to change ends of the floor, ability to pick up stuff with our coaches after they instruct him. You know, he has some things he can work on and he will admit it. If he’s there at nine, that would be an interesting opportunity for us. That’s part of the reason he’s here. No, he’s not an outside shooter, but that’s OK because in having an opportunity to meet the kid, and a fantastic young man, he knows that he has a lot of work to do and he’s not afraid to look in the mirror and say, “I’ve got to get in the gym and work on this.” I think he is also a kid and realizes he can’t do some things, for instance, go out and shoot the ball from the three-point line.

(On if he would pick someone who might not come over to the NBA immediately)
That would be a tough thing for us in getting someone who could possibly help us next year and playing some minutes for us. But you also have to factor in the scenario whomever that kid or who that player is, their value. His value going forward, if you’re willing to wait on a talent that becomes a game-changer, so to speak. That’s part of the process and that’s we do upstairs in evaluating this talent.

(On if bringing in so many players for their second workouts speaks to what the Bobcats think of them)
Of course it speaks to what we think of them. I think all of those kids are quality players. We brought them in and looking at their talent once more, we know what we have in the draft. To bring them in is to indicate how we feel about them.

(On if this draft is poised to have more movement than some drafts in the past)
I would say that’s always there. This draft is no different. It’s no different with us or any other team. We’re constantly on the phones. Rich and I are talking to every team around the league, trying to gauge interest in our team, as well as seeing what’s there in terms of the draft and in terms of different players on different rosters. We’ll be prepared to take our picks tomorrow, or who knows.

(On if the team’s had interest with three picks in the top 39)
Oh yeah, we’ve had tons of interest in our picks. All three of our picks, to be honest. Now it’s up to us to figure out what’s real and what’s not real. The beautiful thing about a deadline is some of the stuff that we talk about two weeks ago, it’s probably not going to be prevalent come tomorrow morning.

(On how the process of integrating Rich into the Bobcats has gone)
Actually, it’s been a very good transition. In particular, the time of year that we’re embarking upon with the draft – the most busy time of our side of the business. Rich and I have had an opportunity to have great synergy on the short term and I expect that to continue that we’ll work together to improve our basketball team. We’ve been logging long hours. I think the transition has been seamless.

(On coming up with different scenarios on draft day)
Oh, there’s no question. When we’re locked in on number nine, as of right now, we come up with four, five, six players in different scenarios that can be available. And then we debate, vet it out between all the guys upstairs, and ultimately, we’ll roll it up to Michael and see his thoughts.

(On trading a pick for a veteran)
When you get a veteran, and use your high pick like a number 9, you would think that you’d get a young vet: a guy on the cusp of being a star talented player, obviously a starter, between the 22 and 25-year-old range, where he has an upside and can be with your team for quite a long time

(On if they’ve made any decision on Dante Cunningham)
No, we have not made a decision on Dante as of today. We have until the end of this month to make a qualifying offer. I would imagine that would be part of our process in the next few days.

Bobcats Head Coach Paul Silas

Video: Silas on 6/21 Draft Workouts

(On today’s workout)
I thought Morris did very well, Singleton did well, for the second time. Morris was better this time than he was the first time and Biyombo.

(On Morris’ improvement over his last workout for the Bobcats)
I thought he did more than just shoot jumpers. His knowledge seemed to be up this time. We had him go up and down, handle the ball; he just did a real good job.

(On Morris as a three)
He showed he could handle that better. He was guarding Chris [Singleton]. I thought he showed a lot better today. He must have been working on his game because I looked as him more of a four, but he showed he could play the three.

(On Biyombo)
I liked him. He’s got a lot of upside. The biggest thing that surprised me was his offense. They said he just had no offense at all and I saw a lot of offense today. Shooting his free throws, I told him to just follow through. He followed through and made two free throws right away. Very coachable, and just really a nice kid.

(On Biyombo’s maturity)
It’s kind of difficult to say, but playing the game, I thought that he understood how to play and on pick and rolls, he rolled to the hoop very well, gave him some dunks and that kind of thing, blocked some shots. He fell down out here and I was hoping he wasn’t hurt.

(On he could contribute right away)
Well, I think because of his rebounding and defense and shot-blocking ability, he could get some minutes right away. You can work on his offense, which I think is very workable. He’ll be a better offensive player once he gets here, than he has been. I like him. I like him a lot.

(On which players that worked out that are closest to playing in an NBA rotation)
The kid that surprised me was Johnson, from Purdue; he played exceptionally well. I didn’t know; I hadn’t seen him. He was player of the year in the Big Ten, defensive player of the year – that says a lot. But to answer your question, Biyombo could most certainly play, Morris, Singleton – those three, for sure could give you some minutes and do well.

(On why they brought back Morris, Singleton and Hamilton over others)
Well, we wanted to see how they did against each other and the maturity they had, going other places and coming back here. We changed our workout a little bit. More inside play and we wanted to see how those guys reacted to that. And they reacted very well.

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(On how the workout went)
Very good. I enjoyed the practice, I enjoyed the workout. Nice.

(On how important it is to get in the workouts before the draft)
They’ve come to watch my practice in Spain a couple times and they’ve met me in person over there. […] For the respect they fly to come to Spain, I should come here, also visit.

(On the importance of showing what he could do against five other players)
I think I’ve already shown everything I can do on the floor. To be here today, I was just enjoying the practice, enjoying the workout to be with those guys working out. That’s what’s most important.

(On what he brings to the NBA game)
My intensity, the way I play my game. I play hard, I play intense. I want to win every game. I can tell you I can do a lot of stuff on the floor, but just I think it’s enough and with time, we can see how the workouts go with the team, with a different coach, how I’m going to be, if I’m going to do more things on the floor.

(On if he’s working on his midrange game)
Yeah. I mean, I’m working on everything: my post moves, my shot. I’m trying to do everything on the floor – just trying to be the best I can be on the floor.

(How many times he’s been to the US)
Two times. This is my second time. We’ve been around cities, meeting different people, very good.

(On working out in front of Michael Jordan)
It’s an honor to me, to meet Michael Jordan in person, and for him to watch my practice. It’s just a big honor to me.

(On if he’s nervous for the next 24 hours)
No, I’m not really nervous. I know that anywhere I’m going to get drafted – to be top-five, top-ten, top-fifteen, top-twenty, whatever – it’s just the beginning of something; beginning of my NBA career. That’s what it’s all about.

(On the anticipation for the next 24 hours)
It’s just normal, you know. I’m just going to try to enjoy [it]; not much pressure on me. I know I’m going to get drafted anyway. I’m going to get drafted.

(On what he does best)
I can block shots, I can rebound. I play intense, I play hard. That’s what [it’s] all about. Nothing more.

(On Charlotte)
I was surprised to come to Charlotte. My agent told me a couple days ago. I was like, “When are we going to Charlotte?” “We’re going on Wednesday.” “Oh!” So, I was just trying to figure out some things about the team, about the coach, how the team’s scoring, players around the team. Something like that about the players, what they did best. I don’t know much about the city, but I know much about the players: how they’re working. I’ve been talking to the general manager. They’ve been telling me how they’ve been working. They want to get better.

(On how he feels he fits in here)
They tell me that they need some post guy who plays hard, rebounds, blocks shots; just little details to win the game, to make a future team and I think I can be a part of that. Also, with the help of Coach Paul, he can teach you good stuff. He can teach you little details.

(On his best talent off the court)
I read a lot of books. That’s what I do. Trying to learn a different language.

(The last book he read)
“Buena Suerte.” It’s a Spanish book.

(On his age)
I’m 18 and I’m going to be 19 in August.

(On if working out in Charlotte indicates strong interest from the Bobcats)
I mean, I just want to work out. The reason, I think, is they wanted to watch me practice. […] I think it was good, and I like it.

(On his workout yesterday against Markieff Morris and Tristan Thompson)
I did good. I did a great job. I can say that; I loved the way I did the practice yesterday. Also, on Monday, I’m doing good practices.

(On what he’s hearing from teams on what to work on)
I mean, my offensive game is not the best. I can do something on offense. I can shoot the ball, but it’s not that impressive. I make some post moves; it’s not impressive. So, I’m going to have to work. I have a long summer. That’s what I’m going to do in the summer.

Marcus Morris • 6-10 • 245 lbs. • Power Forward • Kansas

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(On how the second workout went)
It went well, similar to the first. I shot the ball OK, but it went well.

(On what went different from the first workout)
A little different. My first workout was with a couple point guards and in this workout, I’m one of the primary ballhandlers. So, I had to bring it up most of the time.

(On what a second workout means as far as interest a team may have)
I think a lot. The day before the draft, I think they’re going to choose between the guys that are here. Hopefully, they choose me.

(On if this was one of the most competitive workouts)
Definitely. All competitive. This was probably the first workout where I was with pretty much a lot of big men. So, it was a good workout.

(On if he showed what he can do as a PF today)
There weren’t too many times that I was down low because nobody really can handle the ball as much on my team, so I had to step out and handle the ball. I was just showing I know the game. I play basketball and I’m one of the smarter guys.

(On the next 24 hours)
It’s exciting. A lot of pressure cam off my shoulders after today. It’s time to relax and see where I go.

(On if he’s gotten a lot of positive feedback from the Bobcats)
Definitely. I enjoyed it. Like I said earlier, I want to be a Bobcat. It’s one of my favorite places. I was honored to come back and get the chance to play again because, like I said, I want to be here at the end of the day.

(On what attracts him to the Bobcats)
The coaching – I feel like the coaches are hands-on. They’re very involved with the players and I like the town and North Carolina. It’s a great place.

Chris Singleton • 6-9 • 255 lbs. • Small Forward / Power Forward • Florida State

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(On the workout)
I got here right before the workout, but it was a good workout. There was a lot of different things we did to show our versatility. Overall, I think it was one of the best workouts I had so far.

(On being here and the interest the Bobcats have shown in him)
We both were trying just to make sure I got here. My first flight was canceled. I was supposed to originally get here about midnight last night, but the weather was bad in Chicago and Milwaukee, so they canceled and delayed a lot of flights. So they just had me stay over and I caught a flight at 6:30 this morning.

(On the difficulty of having to work out basically right off the plane)
I kind of did it before. At Florida State, my great-aunt had passed and I had to come back for a game. It was cool; it’s life, you know?

(On what this second workout shows as far as the Bobcats’ interest in him)
I was trying to move it up earlier, because today’s Wednesday, but I’m glad it happened, and I’m glad to be here. They brought back a lot of kids and one of us is going to get drafted – hopefully, to them.

(On the next 24 hours and if he has any nerves)
The last 48 hours has been crazy. I don’t know if I’ll get any sleep. It’s going to be a one of a kind experience. I’m just ready for it.

(On possibly playing in ACC country)
Hopefully, I can win over the Tobacco Road fans. I was down in Florida, so hopefully I can get a couple of those to support me. I know people here, and it’d be great to come here, but it would just be great to play anywhere. It’s a dream of mine and I’m just going to try to live it out to the fullest.

(On his sense of the Bobcats’ interest in him)
I mean, I came back for a second workout. That’s the only thing I can say. Like most GMs and coaches, they keep it short and simple. They say they like you, and hopefully they pick you. That’s the only thing I can go off of.

(On how he may fit on the team)
They’re a building program. I’d be happy to come here and just fit in. I feel like they lost a key player in Gerald Wallace this past year and they’re just trying to see somebody come fill that role and hopefully the young guys develop. I’m young too, and I feel like I can fit in.

(On if he agrees that defense is his specialty)
Yeah; it’s been my trademark for the past two years. I’m going to continue to work on it, also my offensive game. It’s come along. I’m better than what people think I say, but I’m going to continue to work on trying to lock people up.

(On if this was the first time going head-to-head against Marcus)
No. [This is the] sixth time we worked out together. […] I’m used to it. We both go at each other because we’re both trying to make it. I like his competition: he pushes me, I push him.

(On Biyombo)
Freaky athlete. He’s long – if you saw him, he was scratching his knees just standing straight up! Kind of crazy to me. Wherever he goes, I feel like he’s going to be a good fit and be an impact on the defensive end and his offensive game is going get better as he continues to work with NBA players.

(On Biyombo’s shot-blocking ability)
I think he has a 7’6” wingspan and then he has unbelievable jumping ability to go along with it. He has good timing. He blocked a couple shots today that I didn’t think he was going to get and he attacks the rim hard. That’s also going to help him

Jordan Hamilton • 6-7 • 220 lbs. • Small Forward • Texas

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(On his thoughts when he was invited for a second workout with the Bobcats)
They told me there were some guys that were going to be here, very competitive guys who worked their butts off today, having fun. You know, the day before the draft, the day before my dream comes true, working hard.

(On if he feels any stress)
Not at all. I’m competitive and I always find a way to win. I’m always on a winning team, so I had a good time today. I showed I can come off pick and rolls and things that. For my size, I think that’s pretty good.

(On what he thinks he’s shown that motivated the Bobcats to ask him to return)
They knew I was a shooter. I shot the lights out in the workout and competitive stuff, and I did really well.

(On what he tried to show in the second workout)
Show that I can run a team, even from the wing position. Show that I can get in the pick and roll situation. I’m a great passer, also.

(On if he was able to showcase his post game against bigger players)
Absolutely. You got a couple post guys here today. I watched a lot of Joe Johnson, Danny Granger and Paul Pierce – that’s what those guys do. That what I compare myself as, to those type of players. And I had fun today.

(On what his next 24 hours look like)
Most people say that they’re nervous, but I’m not really nervous. I’m excited. I don’t know where I’m going to go yet, but I’ll get some more feedback from my agent today and see what he says

(On if he feels it’s a good sign that he was brought in for a second workout on the day before the draft)
Absolutely. All these guys can play and all these guys are potential first round picks, so we had a good time today.

(On what he hears from his agent)
Anything from the Bobcats at 9 to about the Wizards at 18 is probably my stopping point. Anywhere between that, I know a lot of teams towards the end of the lottery like me a lot. That’s what my agent’s been telling me.

JaJuan Johnson • 6-10 • 221 lbs. • Power Forward • Purdue

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(On how the workout went)
It went really well. Going against some good competitors. I love the challenge, so it was just a good time to go out there and compete.

(On if he can use this workout to showcase his skills)
Yeah, you definitely want to have a good workout, especially against the caliber of guys I was going against today. Overall, I definitely think I held by own and did a real good job

(On what he could bring to the Bobcats)
I bring length, athleticism, defense, I can hit that 15-18 foot shot. I think it’s kind of big.

(On if he sees this workout as a good sign, as far as interest)
Definitely. When a team calls you back that close to a workout, it definitely says something that they’re really interested or they wouldn’t waste your time. It’s an honor just to be here.

(On how the workout went against Biyombo)
It went really well. He’s strong, really athletic – probably one of the most athletic guys I’ve been through so far in this process. He’s a talented player. He’s going to be a good player, whatever team picks him.

(On wearing down in the dunk drill)
Yeah, you definitely get a little tired, but I guess that’s what it’s for – to test your endurance, see how many dunk you can get. It’s a good drill.

(On the draft process and how excited he is for the draft)
It’s been tough, mentally and physically. I’ve had 17 workouts, so it’s definitely tested my mental toughness. I’m just glad it’s over right now.


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    Now you too can look like Jwoww.

    Fiery "Jersey Shore" starlet Jwoww is known for sporting barely there duds to clubs in Seaside Heights, N.J., -- and now the outspoken brunette is starting her own clothing line, according to her official website.

    "Jenni has created the ultimate in fashionable clothing," her site reads. "She will be reinventing the term 'Sexy Sophisticated.'"

    Jwoww, whose real name is Jenni Farely, is already hawking the infamous top with the plunging neckline that was featured on the MTV hit reality TV show.

    The limited "exclusive line" is "edgy" but will make "people of all ages" feel confident and comfortable in "the scene," according to her site.

    "Remember you don't want to be that person at the club that see's [sic] someone else wearing the same thing," the website states.

    The starlet was one of eight self-described "guidos" and "guidettes" who shared a summer house for the wildly popular and controversial MTV reality series.


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How to Craft a Business Card that Pops

    Business cards. Everyone needs one -- because you sure as heck don't want to be put in the awkward position of having to explain, "Oh, I'm between cards" or "I don't have one" when someone goes to give you theirs.

    As a small-biz blog, it was pretty inevitable to have a post on business cards sooner or later -- it's been on my list of post ideas for quite a while -- but I have been inspired to finally make good on it when my latest cards arrived. Well that, and reading Network Solutions' post this week on how to make an effective business card.

    Unlike resumes, which are disappearing in some offices as ways to consider new applicants, business cards are not going anywhere. Even if they will someday be traded through smart phones using Bump technology, you are still going to need something that fulfills this role.

    Well, yeah, we all knew that.

    But how do you make yours stand out, and not in an American Psycho kind of way? Business blog Network Solutions has 10 points on the topic, but here are the three I agree with and follow on my card.

    They say to put a picture on your card ("make sure it's a professional image…picture cards get attention!"), not to be stingy when you order them ("the more you hand out, the more opportunities you have"), and not to overload it with words ("a business card holds your attention for mere seconds").

    I'll throw one more out there for you: If you're tired of Vistaprint and its frustrating habit of inserting its own watermark on your cards if you aren't paying attention, I'd highly recommend Overnight Prints.

    Overnight Prints, ironically, takes a while longer -- or at least my order did -- but I hadn't heard of it before Megan Tickle, a colleague of mine at Adult Swim as a web and interactive designer, recommended it after she was gracious enough to design my card.

    By the way, if you're going to be out at C2E2 this weekend, come see me on Sunday to get one off me. It's, well, memorable.

    Mine is a "mullet," or, business in the front and party in the back. The front is clean, slick, and has only a handful of essential words on it. Flip it over and the back shines with a glossy layer. Beneath that gloss is, as a friend of a friend put it: "The sword is in a… wait for it… money rock."

    It might be bizarre, but I guarantee you: they'll remember that card. If you follow these rules and your own muse, folks will remember yours, too.

    David Wolinsky is a freelance writer and a lifelong Chicagoan. In addition to currently serving as an interviewer-writer for Adult Swim, he's also a columnist for EGM. He was the Chicago city editor for The Onion A.V. Club where he provided in-depth daily coverage of this city's bustling arts/entertainment scene for half a decade. When not playing video games for work he's thinking of dashing out to Chicago Diner, Pizano's, or Yummy Yummy. His first career aspirations were to be a game-show host.


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AMR Loses $82 Million in August

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    American Airlines parent AMR Corp. says it lost $82 million in August, the tail end of the key summer travel season.

    Fort Worth-based AMR offered details Thursday in a regulatory filing.

    The company says it would have earned $55 million if not for bankruptcy expenses of $86 million and other special items.

    Revenue for August was $2.19 billion, down from $2.33 billion in July.

    The figures don't include results for the rash of delayed and canceled flights that began in early September after American canceled a contract with its union pilots and set pay and working terms.

    On Thursday, the company told union officials to order pilots to stop what AMR considers delaying tactics such as asking for maintenance checks just before takeoff.  The president of the Allied Pilots Association then sent a letter to pilots instructing them to end any unsanctioned job actions.

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NiteTalk: Doug E. Fresh on Mickey D's Flavor Battle

    McDonald's has long had a philanthropic streak (think Ronald McDonald Houses), but now that streak even has a beat. Add the fact that it's also got a human beat box for an ambassador, three DJs facing off on behalf of burgers, and a kickass cast of judges (including Miami's own DJ Irie), and, well, you've entered a realm where streak gets struck solid. It's McDonald's Flavor Battle, taking place Thursday night at The Cameo. Ambassador Doug E. Fresh fills us in.

    What exactly is the McDonald's Flavor Battle? McDonald's Flavor Battle is a totally dope program sponsored under their 365Black initiative, which recognizes and celebrates the greatness of African-Americans, not just on one day or during one month such as February, which happens to be Black History Month, but it celebrates the accomplishments of those giving back to our community 365 days of the year. McDonald's Flavor Battle engages with their younger, hip customers at the intersection of two things that they love the most: burgers and hot beats. It's a national DJ competition that lets young talented mix masters step into that national spotlight, and for one lucky champ, take home some serious bank! (i.e. $10,000 grand prize)

    Who are the three final DJs?
    We started last November with 24 DJs from three regions each representing a McDonald's burger and now we're down to the final three finalists and these guys are awesome!! We've got from Washington DC, DJ Alizay, representing the Angus Third Pounder. Smack dab in the middle is DJ E-V from Cleveland,representing the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, and from San Francisco, DJ Risk One, representing my personal favorite, the Big Mac.

    Who'll be judging their skills? We've got a great group of veteran DJs judging Flavor Battle starting with the lovely and talented Spinderella.  Miami's own DJ Irie will be throwing down the gavel from the bench, plus DJ Skribble and last year's FlavorBattle Champ DJ JayCeeOh is in the house to help select the best in booth. We've also got the smokin' hot Miss Teyana Taylor working the Twitter chat and keeping the conversation global and real reporting from ringside. Last but not least, DJ Rock T will be spinning some bangin' beats. So it's a great all-star lineup.

    How'd you come to be program Ambassador? I've been a big fan of McDonald's ever since I was a kid growing up in Harlem. When you think of McDonald's, for me I automatically I think of the Big Mac. And I guess, having been around since the early days, I'm considered an iconic part of the rap and music industry, so it was just was a natural fit. It's a program I really enjoy working on because of all the young talent we encounter.

    Is this the only Mickey D's-related action you're in on? I'm actually going to be down at the CIAA Tournament for McDonald's right after Flavor Battle and they also have me traveling to some of the HBCU's as an Ambassador for the McDonald's brand, so I'm just very excited to be involved with such a great company.

    Word is you'll be back in the MIA in March, wanna tell us a bit about it?
    Your source is right on! Clearly I love Miami because I am back on March 17 and 18 for some Jazz in the Gardens and this year it's off the chain. Mary J, Patti Labelle, Jill Scott, so many other great artists, I can't wait! It's going to be quite the show!

    Any other Doug E. Fresh updates we need to know before you go-go?
    I got all kinds of exciting things in the works. I'm coming out with some new music with my two sons, Trip and Slim, I'm also going to be in the new TV Show "Live at the Apollo," and there's a HBO TV series being directed by Martin Scorcese, so there is quite a lot of good stuff in the works. But, for right now, I'm hoping everyone will tune in to Flavor Battle Thurs night, 9PM Eastern Time and watch us live from Miami Beach, F-L-A,. Its gonna be an epic battle of flavor and fun!


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    Rihanna's new album cover.

    Rihanna's cover for her upcoming album, "Rated R," has hit the Web.

    The black and white image surfaced on the Internet on Tuesday and a rep for the singer confirmed to Access on Wednesday that the edgy image is authentic.

    VIEW THE PHOTOS: The Latest Star Sightings

    The picture shows the pretty pop star with her hand on her face, covering her right eye.

    According to MTV News, fashion photographer Ellen von Unwerth, shot the image.

    VIEW THE PHOTOS: Rihanna: Music's Style Superstar

    As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Rihanna's new album is due out on November 23.

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Here's a memory of sportswriter Jerome Holtzman, who died Saturday at age 82. He was the author of the oral history "No Cheering in the Press Box," dean of Chicago sportswriters, the first official historian of Major League Baseball, and inventor of baseball's "save" rule.

We were in the press box at Wrigley Field, on a summer night during the home run mania of 1998, and Jerome Holtzman was on the phone with the desk. At age 72, he had interviewed Sammy Sosa, then trudged up the long ramp to file his column.

"Yep, I know he hit two home runs," Jerome explained politely to the editor at Tribune Tower. "Yep. Yep. That'll be in the story. The column is from the interview."

The editor, probably one-third Jerome's age, was demanding that he rewrite the column. Not just add in a fact, but rewrite it.

Jerome Holtzman! The man had been covering sports since a month before his 17th birthday in 1943. And he hadn't just done it. He'd sat down with the generation before his — Jimmy Cannon, Red Smith, Shirley Povich — to record how it had been done. (I hope some kid is out there right now writing the sequel to "No Cheering in the Press Box," getting today's old-timers on tape about how the craft has changed in the steroids era.)

But that night, in front of the national press corps like a schoolboy called out in class, Jerome Holtzman was having to defend his column. He wasn't backing down. His suspenders bulged as he explained firmly that there were two other Tribune writers at the game, and he was pretty sure they were going to mention the home runs.

"The stuff from the column won't be in the story," Jerome said. "This is the column."

And then a voice rang out behind him.

"Run the column!"

Maybe it was the writer from USA Today, or the guy from the Sun-Times. Jerome had taken most of the youngsters in the press box under his wing. He'd let anybody come up to the house in Evanston to smoke a cigar and look at his files on Shoeless Joe. And he'd take anybody's money in a poker game. The press box can be a pretty competitive place, but we were all on Jerome's side of this battle.

"Run the column!"

Jerome kept explaining (Yep, but...") as another voice shouted.

"Run the (expletive) column!"

Now we were all into it, and the chant began.

"Run the (expletive) column!"

"Run the (expletive) column!"

"Run the (expletive) column!"

Maybe it went on for 10 seconds or so. The windows of the press box were wide open, and people in the stands below us must have wondered where those voices were coming from.

The editor at Tribune Tower could hear us, too, and backed down. Jerry hung up the phone.

Who says there's no cheering in the press box?

Bill Dedman, an investigative reporter for, covered Sammy Sosa for The New York Times in 1998 and 1999.

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First Read Minute: Budget deal moves to the Senate

NBC’s Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro take a look at strange circumstance of Senate Republicans being against the bipartisan budget bill that overwhelmingly passed the House Thursday. And is former Senator Scott Brown heading back to the campaign trail—in New Hampshire?

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