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| The Almanac - Oct.16 - Post Chronicle Posted: 16 Oct 2009 04:51 AM PDT Today is Friday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2009 with 76 to follow. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn. The evening stars are Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus. Those born on this day are under the sign of Libra. They include lexicographer Noah Webster in 1758; Irish author and dramatist Oscar Wilde in 1854; David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, in 1886; playwright Eugene O'Neill in 1888; Irish revolutionist Michael Collins in 1890; Supreme Court Justice William Orville Douglas in 1898; German novelist Gunter Grass in 1927 (age 82); actor Barry Corbin in 1940 (age 69); actresses Linda Darnell in 1923; Angela Lansbury in 1925 (age 84) and Suzanne Somers in 1946 (age 63); Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir in 1947 (age 62); actor Tim Robbins in 1958 (age 51); and actress Kellie Martin in 1975 (age 34). On this date in history: In 1701, Yale University was founded. In 1793, French Queen Marie Antoinette was beheaded. In 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Va. He was convicted of treason and hanged. In 1868, America's first department store, ZCMI, opened in Salt Lake City. In 1916, the nation's first birth control clinic was opened in New York by Margaret Sanger and two other women. In 1946, at Nuremberg, Germany, 10 high-ranking Nazi officials were executed by hanging for World War II war crimes. Hermann Goering, founder of the Gestapo and chief of the German air force, was to have been among them but he committed suicide in his cell the night before. In 1964, China detonated its first atomic bomb. In 1972, a light plane carrying House Democratic leader Hale Boggs of Louisiana and three other men was reported missing in Alaska. The plane was never found. In 1984, black Anglican Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa won the Nobel Peace Prize for his struggle against apartheid. In 1991, George Hennard killed 22 people and then took his own life after driving his pickup truck through the front window of Luby's Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas. In 1998, Protestant David Trimble and Roman Catholic John Hume, both political leaders in Northern Ireland, were named winners of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize for their work toward bringing peace to Ulster. In 2002, U.S. President George Bush signed into law the joint congressional resolution authorizing him to use military force if necessary to rid Iraq of its suspected weapons of mass destruction. In 2003, the U.N. Security Council unanimously passed a resolution endorsing a U.S.-led multinational force in Iraq. In 2004, the World Health Organization said smoke from home stoves and fires in developing countries had become a major cause of death and disease. Also in 2004, in a letter to fans on her Web site, homemaking guru Martha Stewart assured all she was adjusting to life in a West Virginia federal prison which she described as "like an old-fashioned college campus -- without the freedom, of course." In 2005, Louisiana state officials were investigating the possibility of euthanasia in 215 deaths at 19 New Orleans hospitals and nursing homes in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, U.S. intelligence officials confirmed an underground explosion in North Korea a week before was the test of a nuclear device. The explosive yield was reported less than 1 kiloton of conventional explosives. In 2007, Iraqi officials said their investigation of the killing of Iraqi citizens by Blackwater USA, a private security firm under contract to the U.S. State Department indicates the shootings were unprovoked. In 2008, the latest Gallup poll gave Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama a 6-percentage-point nationwide lead over Republican nominee John McCain with less than a month before the election. Also in 2008, U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus was reported developing an assessment for strategy for Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and surrounding regions. The assessment will aim toward a new campaign plan for the Middle East and Central Asia, where Petraeus will oversee military operations. A thought for the day: Irish author and dramatist Oscar Wilde's dying words were said to have been, "This wallpaper is killing me; one of us has got to go." (c) UPI This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Posted: 16 Oct 2009 03:39 AM PDT 2009-10 projections without the question marks! Before the epic News Team Rumble in Anchorman, Ron Burgundy says, "Now before we do this, let's go over the ground rules. Rule number 1: No touching of the hair or face! And that's it! Now let's do this!!" You have to appreciate the simplicity. Well, I have some ground rules for your 2009 fantasy draft and I'll try to keep them as frank as Ron's: #1: Don't get greedy by trying to wait an extra round to get your guy. If you're very high on a certain player don't let him get away. There is no worse feeling than closing the draft applet without the player you hoped to own. #2: Draft for value, not for needs. I don't mean draft 14 guards. Obviously, you have to address your needs. But don't let that consume you. Try to take the best player available with each pick. A player can be stellar or dreadful depending on what round he's drafted. Don't say, "I'm going to draft a Center in the 3rd Round." That doesn't allow for any flexibility. Have a more general formula; "I want to draft my two starting Centers by the 6th Round." #3: Limit your risks. It's impossible to construct a roster full of players who lace 'em up for all 82 games. There will be a few instances during your draft when you'll be faced with a decision between a solid 82-gamer and a star with a medical record that looks like an almanac. So, if you want to take a gamble on Amar'e, Elton Brand, or Agent Zero that's fine but make sure you surround them with 82-gamers. You have to take risks to win, but if you take more than one of this type of player within your top 5 picks it could be curtains. Here's how we're going to do this: I'm going position by position and commenting only on the players that I'm exceptionally high on and the ones I wouldn't draft in somebody else's fantasy. Remember, it's all about where a player is drafted. I don't feel very enthused about some players simply because their stock is too high. If they were to fall in my lap in the later rounds, all bets are off. POINT GUARDS 'Yes, Please.' Chris Paul – I would take him if I had the first pick overall. No questions asked. A stud in every sense of the word. Steals, assists, high percentages, low turnovers (considering all the dimes he drops), and the little man even grabs boards. Deron Williams – He's going to give you CP-esque assists. You won't have to worry about that category with him on your squad. Chauncey Billups – He's as smooth as they come. I Gilbert Arenas – Call me a sucker, but I'm buying the Hibachi stock even though it's lower than Fannie & Freddie right now. I believe Gil's got his body right, his mind right, and he's going to put up Sears (read: serious) numbers this year. He could be gone in the second round, I'd love him in the third, but he could put up first round production. Rajon Rondo – Don't be surprised if Rondo takes his game to yet another level. Dude was pretty much averaging a triple-double in the 'Offs last year (16.9 pts., 9.7 reb., 9.8 ast.) Derrick Rose – It's going to be fun to watching him improve upon an outstanding rookie season. Owning him would make it even better. Lou Williams – What a huge opportunity for him this year! I'm willing to ride with Lou as my #2 PG this season. Ramon Sessions – I get the feeling that Kurt Rambis is in no hurry with Jonny Flynn. He wants to bring him along slowly. Therefore, I see Seshy getting the majority of the minutes and putting together a breakout season. Tyreke Evans – You have to expect him to get his minutes in Sac-Town. His rookie campaign could end up being similar to D-Rose's. Brandon Jennings – Not even Scott Skiles will stop this kid from shining. He's going to get his. He'll have a horrendous field goal percentage, but he'll get his. Try and grab him with your last pick. 'Nah, I'll Pass.' Baron Davis – He's a guy I just can't trust. If he plays a full season (huge IF), he would kill the fantasy realm. I'll let somebody else toss those dice. Steve Nash – Yeah, I know the up-tempo Suns are back and all that but Nash doesn't get enough steals. Tony Parker – Sounds like Pop is going to give his 'Big 3' a lot of rest during the season. Plus, Monsieur Parker doesn't hit enough threes or steal enough. Allen Iverson – First of all, I'm listing him at the Point because they only guy I see him taking minutes from is Mike Conley. He's starting his Grizzly tenure with a bum hamstring. It hurts me to do this, but I've got to leave AI alone. SHOOTING GUARDS 'Uh-Huh!' Kobe Bryant – The monkey is off his back. He won one without Shaq. Now what do you think he wants? I think it's to put on a show every night and put up Jordan-like numbers. Brandon Roy – He'll become a household name by the end of 09-10. Vince Carter – I think there could potentially be a rift between him and Stan Van Gundy, but I'm going to stay optimistic and see the glass Half Amazing. (Crickets?) Joe Johnson – Don't worry about Jamal Crawford when you think about drafting JJ. He's playing for the big paycheck this season. John Salmons – Without Ben Gordon, Salmons should be cookin' this season. Wilson Chandler – Plays for D'Antoni and he does a little bit of everything. Ronnie Brewer – He gets a lot of steals and can really be a bargain as an 10th or 11th rounder. 'Nuh-Uh.' Dwayne Wade – Tough call here. He was a machine last year and I regretted not drafting him every night. He's in a contract year but I just don't see him busting hi Ray Allen/Jason Terry/Michael Redd – They're too one-dimensional to spend an early pick on. A three-point specialist is often something you can find on the waiver wire anyway. JR Smith – He's beginning the year suspended. Arron Afflalo is around to provide solid defense. Bottom line is: J.R. is still just too damn streaky to waste a pick on. Stephen Jackson – Is he in Golden State or not? Is he going to be happy or bitter? See, these are things that I'm going to allow to ruin another fantasy owner's evening. Jamal Crawford – I've owned him more than once and all I can say is: DON'T DO IT!!!! Tracy McGrady – I mean, this goes without saying, right? SMALL FORWARDS 'Sold!' LeBron James – Probably his last hurrah in Cleveland and nothing but a championship will suffice. That said, with all the extra pieces around him this season I expect a dip in his numbers as he'll have his mind on the season that starts in late April. Even with the drop-off, he's the number 2 (arguably #1) overall pick. Kevin Durant – People expect him to make yet another leap this season. I'm just another who believes the same thing. Danny Granger – He rains threes and he's tough. I s Andre Iguodala – A good pick in the late second round, great pick if you get him in the third. Shawn Marion – He has a lingering calf injury. If he plays through it he'll be a steal because his stock has fallen so far after being traded twice in the last two seasons. Ron Artest – The threes, rebounds, and steals are going to work out nicely for your squadron. Gerald Wallace – I think he's at the point in his career where he is ready to take care of himself. Yes, that's a stretch but I want to see Crash play a full season finally! Richard Jefferson – Around rounds 8 or 9 is where I hope to steal this guy. My gut tells me that playing for a contender will kick his ass into gear and he'll actually play some defense. 'I'm Good.' Trevor Ariza – He was a superb role player for the Champs, but I think his adjustment to a larger role in Houston isn't going to be pretty. Hedo Turkoglu – I expect more steals and blocks out of my small forward. Plain and simple. Lamar Odom – Something is wrong with this guy. He just loves the attention, I guess. I definitely see his personal life affecting his performance this year. I'm staying away. POWER FORWARDS 'Thought They Was Ill!' Amar'e Stoudemire – I think he has a big year because I have faith in the Phoenix Miracle Workers (training staff). Remember though, if you draft him early make sure you surround him with 82-gamers or you're screwed. Al Jefferson – He has returned this year lighter and more nimble. They will push the tempo and if he can keep up the pace, 20-20 nights will occur often. Troy Murphy – One of the few that can give you threes and average over 10 rebounds. Elton Brand – Alright, with all the hype officially extinguished, EB finally produces a full season and Philly starts to see a return on their investment. Anthony Randolph – People are well aware of this kid. His stock seems so high right now that someone will probably take him too high. If he's still around in the seventh round, give it a shot. Charlie Villanueva – We know he scores, but if he gets those rebounds up then he can really be a factor. Jeff Green – He's a guy I see slipping in drafts and really helping the guy who's savvy enough to take him. Boris Diaw – You can scoop him up pretty late. Like 8th or 9th round. He fills the stat sheet up quite nicely, so he's sure to give you value. Jason Thompson – He's a talented player that had a nice rookie year who could make a sizable leap this season. 'Turned Out They Was Ill…' Tim Duncan – I don't want to be the one wondering why it says DNP next to Duncan's name in the morning box score. Antawn Jamison – I'd be very happy about drafting this guy but it seems he suffered a legitimate shoulder injury during a preseason game against Cleveland. Stay tuned. CENTERS 'No Doubt.' Dwight Howard – In leagues that count turnovers and free throw percentage, he's not Superman. If you can't live with abandoning those two categories, I suggest you l Brook Lopez – He will put up some Tim Duncan Jr. numbers. Right around 16-17 points, 10 rebounds, and a couple blocks. Nene – He's one of the injury prone guys that I'd be willing to take a shot on this season. Andrea Bargnani – When your Center is banging threes and blocking shots you're a fantasy force. Just make sure you back him up with a big that can rebound. Shaquille O'Neal – Yup, he's still doin' it. I think this will be Shaq's last productive year statistically, though he might end up with his fifth ring. Greg Oden – G.O. can prove the doubters wrong this year. Don't gamble on him too high, but this might be his year. Luis Scola – Now he's the guy the Rockets will rely on in the post. Offensively, that's not a bad thing. Defensively, Aaron Brooks might block more shots. Kevin Love – He could average a double-double this year, but won't give you many blocks. Marc Gasol – It's tough to trust any Grizzly but he should improve this year and be a solid number two center. Samuel Dalembert – (see Noah.) Roy Hibbert – He's turned heads in the preseason. If he gets the minutes at Center we could be looking at a nice, late-round steal. 'Umm… Doubt It.' Marcus Camby/Chris Kaman – I'm going to avoid both of them the best I can. If either of them is traded to Phoenix between now and your draft however, pick them up! Andrew Bogut – Sounds like the Aussie's back is giving him fits – still. Keep clear, he has no reason to perform hard for a team going nowhere. Tyson Chandler – Not worth rolling the dice for, considering all the time he misses. * Check out YaHoo!'s mock drafts. They are constantly hosting 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-team mock drafts in H2H and Rotisserie formats. You can also select your draft position. Finally, just a few more names to keep in the back of your head as super-sleepers: Brandon Rush, Julian Wright, Will Bynum, Kelenna Azubuike, DeAndre Jordan, DeMar DeRozan (yeah, Upper Case might start in Toronto), Terrence Williams, and Chris Douglas-Roberts. Good luck! This story is filed under: Mr. Fantasy, NBA This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Bulb industry of Dehradun facing closure, thanks to Chinese made ... - Thaindian.com Posted: 16 Oct 2009 03:47 AM PDT By Ashish Goel Dehradun, Oct 16 (ANI): Chinese lights have flooded the market during 'Diwali' leaving the bulb industry of Dehradun on the verge of closure. Already, 90 percent of the bulb factories have already closed down with the rest 10 percent struggling hard to stay put. The bulb makers hope that the State Government would come to their rescue and save the factories from closure. "The bulb factories at present are in a very bad conditions, thanks to the Chinese made goods. Our labourers do not have enough work and most of the factories are on the verge of closure. Almost 90 per cent of the factories have already closed down. If the government apply some tax on these Chinese made goods, then it would be beneficial for our labourers and some factories might be saved from being closed," said Banwarilal, a labourer. Nirmal Singh, the owner of a bulb factory expressed concern over the increasing influence of Chinese made goods over local market. "Now due to the Chinese made goods, it has affected the skilled labour because they cannot do any other work. They are also not getting paid enough for their labour. Moreover, because of the Chinese made goods, the rates of our bulbs have also gone down. Rates of everything else in the market is increasing but not of labour," said Singh. Diwali is celebrated across India on Kartik Amavasya or, the new moon day, in Kartik month as per Hindu almanac. Legend has it that Lord Ram entered Ayodhya on this day after 14 years in self-exile. People of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome Lord Ram's return, and hence Diwali is observed. (ANI) Sphere: Related ContentRelated Stories
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| Weekend nor'easter ushers in winter worries - Newburyport Daily News Posted: 16 Oct 2009 01:02 AM PDT Depending on which forecast you choose, there are many signs it could be a rough winter. There's the bounty of acorns, a mythical harbinger of a wicked winter. The Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for a colder-than-normal winter, too. More scientifically, there's the El Niño effect. According to AccuWeather, the fading El Niño, a warming of the ocean surface off the western coast of South America that can create abnormal weather patterns across the globe, will create one of the colder, stormier winters on recent record in the East. The only question is: Where? Accuweather says the Atlantic seaboard from South Carolina to Southern New England will see the rough winter, but farther north, snowfall will be more normal, putting this area right on the line. When it comes to forecasting New England weather, National Weather Service forecasters are struggling to predict what will happen as soon as this weekend, though they seem to believe it will certainly feel like winter has arrived. According to Hayden Frank, a meteorologist with the NWS in Taunton, some snowflakes could be seen today in the higher elevations —500 feet and up —and by tomorrow, winds gusting to 40 mph will combine with high surf, minor coastal flooding and some rain to make it a miserable weekend. The cold, wind and high surf are relative certainties; the question for forecasters is how much rain will come with it, as much of the worst weather is expected to remain to our south. "We do expect to see some rain and for it to remain chilly," Frank said. "Beach erosion cold be the biggest impact up there. (The wind) will really be persisting on a northeast flow." As for the rest of the winter, Frank said the National Weather Service is only saying that it's a 50-50 chance that there will be above- or below-average temperatures and snowfall. Frank said some years that percentage drifts to 60 in one direction or another, but not this year. "When you're talking three or four months out, it's very general," he said. "It's more potential and tendency." As for the bounty of acorns, the almanac forecast and other New England forecasting methods, Frank doesn't put much stock in them. "We stick to the science," he said. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Nor'easter will herald start of winter worries - Eagle-Tribune Posted: 15 Oct 2009 11:58 PM PDT Depending on what forecast you choose, there are many signs it could be a rough winter - and it all starts this weekend. There's the bounty of acorns, a mythical harbinger of a wicked winter. The Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for a colder-than-normal winter, too. But when it comes to forecasting New England weather, National Weather Service forecasters are struggling to predict what will happen as soon this weekend, though they seem to believe it will certainly feel like winter has arrived. Hayden Frank, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton, said some snowflakes could be seen today in the higher elevations - 500 feet and up - and by tomorrow, winds gusting to 40 mph will combine with minor coastal flooding and some rain to make it a miserable weekend. The cold and wind are relative certainties; the question for forecasters is how much rain will come with it, as much of the worst weather is expected to remain to our south. "We do expect to see some rain and for it to remain chilly," Frank said. "(The wind) will really be persisting on a northeast flow." As for the rest of the winter, Frank said the National Weather Service is only saying that it's a 50-50 chance there will be above- or below-average temperatures and snowfall. Frank said that some years, the percentage drifts to 60 in one direction or another, but not this year. "When you're talking three or four months out, it's very general," he said. "It's more potential and tendency." There's also the El Niño effect. The fading El Niño, a warming of the ocean surface off the western coast of South America that can create abnormal weather patterns across the globe, will create one of the colder, stormier winters on recent record in the East, according to AccuWeather. The only question is: Where? Accuweather says the Atlantic seaboard from South Carolina to southern New England will see the rough winter, but farther north, snowfall will be more normal, putting this area right on the line. As for the bounty of acorns, the almanac forecast and other New England forecasting methods, Frank doesn't put much stock in them. "We stick to the science," he said. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
think his numbers will inflate slightly in his second year playing for his hometown.
s ass out there for a losing cause again. He's disappointed that they did very little to improve in the off-season. If you're drafting in the 3-spot, consider Kobe, Granger, Durant, and Amar'e.
ee a big year for him and the Pacers.
ay off. But if you feel comfortable suffering in those departments but excelling in others then go ahead and get him. (I play in leagues that do count both of those stats. I'd pass on him in the first round but would be happy with him in the second.| You are subscribed to email updates from Almanacs - Bing News To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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Good Work Peach
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I've got the second pick in one league, sixth pick in another league.
Now I know that the first pick will be LeBron, and I was thinking about picking Wade with the second pick…. why? Because last year in one the leagues I was in all the great shooting guards were gone after the first round (the Leagues I'm in a big). But then again, picking up Chris Paul with the second pick seems like a no-brainer. I think I will go for CP3 here. GREAT point guards are hard to find fantasy leagues when you have a lower pick.
Sorry for thinking out loud.
Now Charles, in the other league I have the sixth pick. So let's pretend pick 1 to 5 will be something like this: LeBron, CP3, Kobe, Wade, Dwight, then pick no. 5, and then it's my turn. My question is this: who's the next best fantasy player? Durant? I love Durant, but the small forward position isn't the most important one. So who's next?
He was the 2nd best fantasy point guard in most leagues last season…
Gerard, take Dirk. To easy. Durant is more of a gamble. a small gamble but still.
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