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Eerie and depressed is how he might have felt after last night's Laker loss but I think one should reserve those words for last seasons Clippers. To me, depressing is knowing your All Star power forward is possibly out for the entire season. Depressing is knowing your exciting young 6' 7" point guard of the future is o... |
Eerie is watching Kaman go for double doubles every night in loss after loss. Eerie is watching your best veteran point guard wasting his last good year on a injury riddled swiss cheese team - then getting waived, joining the championship bound Celtics. Watching him play garbage minutes in a green uniform in the playof... |
To me, this year's team still has a lot of hope - maybe not playoff hope - but hope just the same. |
So I would suggest the following words to Steve. How about frustrating and disappointing? |
Clipper Fans - Don't get depressed yet! |
Last night against the Clippers I saw... |
Baron Davis charging harder into the paint. I also saw him go baseline with speed which could indicate that his hip is feeling a little better and that he can change directions better. Basketball fans all know how Baron looks when he's feeling good and I believe we have not seen anywhere near his best yet. |
Marcus Camby had a great block against a Laker big, in fact according to Steve he had 4! As he mentioned it was only foul trouble that kept him from being even more productive. |
So Why Can't the Clippers Hold On To A Lead and Win? |
My Opinion? Only Two Things - Conditioning & Foul Trouble. |
And the two are actually kind of related. Because of injury and sickness Baron Davis, Marcus Camby and Tim Thomas are not in what broadcasters Ralph and Mike call "Game Shape". The rookies Taylor and Gordon may also not be in "NBA Game Shape" as well, as their bodies no doubt need to adjust to the schedule and intensit... |
When guys are not in "Game Shape" they usually tend to foul more, grabbing and holding opponents because they are tired of chasing them around to defend them. Their arms get tired and they tend to let their arms fall from the required straight up position to avoid fouling when trying to block or change shots. |
Because of tired legs and arms, they start missing jumpshots later in the game because they don't get as high as they usually do and can't throw the ball as far. |
I know most of you b-ball fans out there know all of this but I am just restating for those that may have forgotten that this could very well be the reason the Clippers have lost every game so far. |
Ralph and Mike, during the KTLA telecast last night pondered over this very thing and wondered if players could indeed improve their conditioning mid season. Ralph said it might be extremely challenging as some think that most players lose their conditioning as the season wears on. |
I say they can and are actually getting into game shape now! |
Look at the upcoming schedule: |
They are at home until the 19th! They get one or two days off in between each game until then! They have their own brand new training facility with state of the art strengthening equipment. |
So keep your heads up Clipper Fans. It's ok to be frustrated or disappointed. But don't give up hope. Give these guys time to get into game shape so they can put together a FULL 48 minutes of basketball, without all the tired fouling. |
If they are at their very best and still losing, I will be depressed with you. |
But until that happens scream it loud with Clipper Darrell. |
"Let's Go Clippers, Let's GO!" |
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Laramie Movie Scope: Tall Tale |
A medley of legends |
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by Robert Roten, Film Critic |
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March 28, 1995 -- ``Tall Tale: The Adventures of Pecos Bill,'' is a good Disney fantasy adventure for kids. It combines a 19th century ``losing the ranch'' story with three legendary American figures, Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and John Henry. |
The story has a 12-year-old boy, Daniel Hackett (Nick Stahl) trying to save the family farm from an evil gunslinger-developer (Scott Glenn). He gets help from Pecos Bill (Patrick Swayze) and Paul Bunyan (Oliver Platt) and John Henry (Roger Aaron Brown). |
Along the way, Hackett learns about the courage needed to stand against the odds. The movie is effective at making these three legends (with a brief appearance by Calamity Jane (Catherine O'Hara) real human characters. My only problem was the revisionist history: an ecologically-correct Paul Bunyan, a Pecos Bill that s... |
Otherwise, the story works well. It is really a classic tale of a quest. The quest is to save the ranch, but it is also a quest for courage and for an determination of what young Hackett really wants out of life. |
Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski does a good job capturing some beautiful mountain scenery as well as desolate deserts. There is some violence in the film, which includes people's fingers being shot off, people being wounded and some fist fights. The film is rated PG. I rate this film a C+. |
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Pennsylvania is extending the deadline for heating assistance to those in need. But it's unlikely there will be an extension next year if proposed cuts are implemented. |
As of last week, Pennsylvania had only given out 69 percent of its LIHEAP allocation, leaving the state Department of Public Welfare with $84 million in assistance funds. |
Department Spokesman Michael Race says eligible Pennsylvanians should apply, because the state won't get to keep any leftover money. |
"Any money remaining essentially reverts to the federal government, so it's to our advantage to use the funding that is provided. If it is not used, then it remains with the federal government," Race said. |
Dealing with a surplus in energy assistance may be a short-lived luxury. President Obama has proposed cutting LIHEAP funds in half for next year's federal budget. Philadelphia Gas Works Spokesman Cameron Kline says that would be bad for the region. |
"There would be less money in the pot for Philadelphia, there would be less money in our economy, and it's something that we're concerned about," Kline said. "It is something that we're all watching." |
Delaware has spent about 75 percent of its LIHEAP funds, but it also set some aside for a summer program helping people afford electricity in summer months. |
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H&P to build 12 more land rigs |
By OGJ editors |
-- Helmerich & Payne Inc. said it will build and operate 12 FlexRigs under multiyear term contracts with eight unnamed exploration and production companies. |
H&P expects to complete and begin operations with the rigs in the US during fiscal 2012. |
Company Pres. and Chief Executive Officer Hans Helmerich said, "After a severe industry downturn in recent years, it is satisfying to report that since March 2010 we have now announced a total of 57 newbuilds, representing a 30% increase in the number of FlexRigs in our fleet. Given the increasing challenges and level ... |
Since 2005, the company has committed to build 197 FlexRigs, all under multiyear term contracts. Including the 12 newbuilds, the company has 26 rigs under construction. It expects to complete the construction of the rigs at a rate of about 3 rigs/month. |
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(Taken From The Nanaimo Free Press, March 4, 1907) |
Correct Definition Of The Word Nanaimo |
Master Gordon Planta Gets First Prize in Earl Grey Competition For The Best Answer To How Nanaimo Came By Its Name --Miss Belle McMillan Obtains Special Mention |
How did Nanaimo come to be called Nanaimo? |
That was the question last fall that was agitating many school children when the Governor-General, on his vivist here offered a medal for the boy or girl giving him the best answer to this question, naming the following committee as judges, Mayor Planta, Mark Bate and A. R. Johnston. |
Quite a number of ingenious replies were received, and the task the judges had before them was not an easy one, a long delay in making the final award being caused by having to look up information and gather data on the subject, so that the most correct answer would get the prize. |
Mayor Planta resigned from the committee, finding out that a son of his was in the competition, his place being taken by a member of the Free Press staff. Mr. Quennell was given the replies, numbered them, cut off the names of the writers, and handed the compositions to the judges. |
The award has been given to Gordon Planta, son of Mayor Planta, as being the most authentic answer. From information in the judges' posession Master Planta's answer is correct in every detail. |
Another compositon, and one that was very well written and which will be forward to Earl Grey with special recommendation, was that by Belle McMillan. It is an Indian legend and very cleverly written. From a sentimental standpoint Miss McMillan's reply is the better, but judged with historical data as a standard, Maste... |
The two replies will be type-written and if the writers will call at this office tomorrow and sign them they will be forwarded to Earl Grey tomorrow. |
The following reply obtains the award: |
The name "Nanaimo" is a contraction of the Indian word "Snanaimo" which means "Great People". The sibilant sound was dropped by the early settlers; and the Indians, through their commercial dealings with them, finally acquired the same pronunciation. |
These Indians were formerly five tribes, one of which lived at "Sclalup", now called "Departure Bay" another at "Sweelum", now known as "Nanaimo River", and the other two tribes, both small tribes lived within a radius of four or five miles from Wenthuysen Inlet, where the fifth, the largest and principal tribe lived. ... |
This information was received from Chief Louis Good of the Nanaimo Indians, who confirmed the statement. |
Many years ago, before the advent of the white man in this country, the forefathers of the present tribe of Indians known as the Nanaimo Indians, lived at Departure Bay with a branch of the same tribe at Nanoose Bay, and another branch at Cowichan Bay, south of Nanaimo. One day, when the Indians at Nanoose were keeping... |
The war drums were sounded and all the chiefs, great and small, drew up their warriors in battle and made ready for the attack. The head chief, with great ceremony called on their goddess of war to give them victory, telling all the tribe if victory came to them, he would offer a human sacrifice of his daughter on the ... |
The Hidas, on coming and seeing them lined up for battle at the entrance to Departure Bay, drew off, when to the east of Newcastle and Protection Islands. Being in need of water, fresh water, they headed for the river, now called Nanaimo River, and forced battle near where No. 1 mine is today. The battle lasted several... |
After the battle there was great feasting which lasted several days. At this feast the head chief's daughter was offered as a sacrifice to the goddess of war for bringing them victory. This daughter's name was "Na-na-mah" expressed in a low, bleating voice. This name was given her by her mother directly after Na-na-mah... |
This word "Na-na-mah", when pronounced in a low squeaky voice, is like the call of a young deer to its mother. This was the sound Na-na-mah's mother heard after her daughter's birth which she gave to her. |
After the feast the crest of the father chief was carved on the sandstone at Chase River mine, or just above it, which can be seen to this day, but somewhat disfigured since then. |
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Mars Express to streak past Mars’ moon Phobos soon |
In a few days, the ESA spacecraft dubbed Mars Express will streak past the largest moon of Mars, Phobos. The spacecraft will make the closest approach to Phobos ever made at only 28 miles above the surface of the moon. The catch is that Mars Express will be traveling so fast it won't be able to take photos. |
ESA prepares to wake comet hunting Rosetta spacecraft |
The European Space Agency (ESA) is getting ready to wake up its comet hunting spacecraft called Rosetta. Rosetta has been in hibernation for 31 months as it prepared for its main mission. Rosetta launched in 2004 and has spent its time this far zipping around the Sun, gaining speed. |
GOCE gravity-measuring satellite gives in to gravity |
The GOCE satellite we reported to be falling to Earth has finally succumbed to gravity entirely, breaking up into dozens of remnants weighing 20-25% of its original one ton, reports the BBC. It didn't strike any populated areas as it showered down this Sunday afternoon. Interestingly, the extremely low-orbiting observa... |
Clean up space or suffer satellite destruction warns ESA |
Space debris that could potentially disrupt future satellites or even space travel must be actively cleared, with nets, harpoons, and other collection methods all under consideration, the European Space Agency concluded today. Although expensive, the tidy-up of space is essential if we're not to face even bigger bills ... |
Universe is 80 million years older than previously thought |
The universe is billions of years old, but new research suggests that it's a bit older than we all originally thought. According to the European Space Agency, who looked at the findings by its Planck space probe, the universe is actually around 80 million years older than previously expected, making it just over 13.8 b... |
Europe and Russia teaming up for mission to Mars |
NASA may have already landed several rovers on the surface of Mars, but that isn't stopping other countries from trying it themselves. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos have signed a deal to launch an orbiter in 2016 that will orbit the Red Planet, as well as plans to put a rover on Mars in 2018 as part of ... |
ESA proposes 3D-printed buildings on the Moon |
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