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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Professional Basketball</title>
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		<title>Officials say former Knicks point guard hospitalized after New York City fire destroys homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Officials: Former Knicks guard injured in fire

NEW YORK — Authorities say former New York Knicks point guard Dean Meminger was rescued from a fire that destroyed a row of New York City houses and left dozens homeless.
More than 200 firefighters battled the Sunday fire in the Bronx. Authorities say Meminger suffered smoke inhalation and was .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-say-former-knicks-point-guard-hospitalized-after-new-york-city-fire-destroys-homes-234998/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Better at politics than free throws? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Oregon governor&#8217;s race</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad Cain</dc:creator>
		
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Will he shoot? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Ore. gov race

SALEM, Ore. — Chris Dudley&#8217;s free throw shots were always iffy propositions. Now the former Portland Trail Blazer is in a new arena taking aim at a governor&#8217;s chair — and Oregon&#8217;s Republicans think he can score.
Dudley hasn&#8217;t formally announced a bid for the post, but he .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/better-at-politics-than-free-throws-ex-trail-blazer-eyes-oregon-governors-race-220179/">Better at politics than free throws? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Oregon governor&#8217;s race</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In Cleveland, there might soon be a new deputy sheriff in town: Shaq</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Shaq seeks to become deputy sheriff in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is looking to continue a sideline career in law enforcement now that he&#8217;s in Ohio playing for the Cavaliers.
Spokesman John O&#8217;Brien of the Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH&#8217;-guh) County sheriff&#8217;s office says the Cavs center has applied to become a special deputy. He would have the right ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-cleveland-there-might-soon-be-a-new-deputy-sheriff-in-town-shaq-211335/">Read : In Cleveland, there might soon be a new deputy sheriff in town: Shaq</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NJ judge refuses to throw out manslaughter case against Jayson Williams; retrial can proceed</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A ruling by a New Jersey judge Friday set the stage for a second manslaughter trial for former NBA star Jayson Williams, whose lawyers argued that a racial slur and other misconduct by the prosecutor&#8217;s office should result in dismissal.

State Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman upheld Williams&#8217; convictions for covering up the .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nj-judge-refuses-to-throw-out-manslaughter-case-against-jayson-williams-retrial-can-proceed-198304/">NJ judge refuses to throw out manslaughter case against Jayson Williams; retrial can proceed</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NJ judge refuses to throw out former NBA star Jayson Williams&#8217; manslaughter convictions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey judge has rejected attempts by attorneys for Jayson Williams to throw out the manslaughter case against the former NBA star.

Williams was convicted in 2004 of covering up the shooting of a hired driver, but he faces a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.
State Superior Court Judge Edward ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nj-judge-refuses-to-throw-out-former-nba-star-jayson-williams-manslaughter-convictions-198188/" title="NJ judge refuses to throw out former NBA star Jayson Williams&#8217; manslaughter convictions">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Today in History - Oct. 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is Tuesday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2009. There are 79 days left in the year.

Today&#8217;s Highlight in History:
On Oct. 13, 1792, the cornerstone of the executive mansion, later known as the White House, was laid during a ceremony in the District of Columbia.
On this date:
In A.D. 54, Roman Emperor Claudius I died, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/today-in-history-oct-13-194255/" title="Today in History - Oct. 13">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NJ judge to rule on whether to throw out Jayson Williams manslaughter case</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J., — The outcome of a 7-year-old manslaughter case against Jayson Williams now rests in the hands of a judge who will decide whether alleged racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct played a part in the retired NBA star&#8217;s 2004 trial.

At the end of a hearing, state Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman told lawyers ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nj-judge-to-rule-on-whether-to-throw-out-jayson-williams-manslaughter-case-190942/">NJ judge to rule on whether to throw out Jayson Williams manslaughter case</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former prosecutor: Slur in Williams case discussed 3 years before disclosure to defense</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-prosecutor-slur-in-williams-case-discussed-3-years-before-disclosure-to-defense-189857/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Retired NBA star Jayson Williams is closer to learning if a judge will agree that racial bias was involved in a manslaughter case against him seven years ago and that his convictions for covering up the crime should be thrown out.

Testimony wrapped up Wednesday in a hearing before state Superior Court Judge ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-prosecutor-slur-in-williams-case-discussed-3-years-before-disclosure-to-defense-189857/">Former prosecutor: Slur in Williams case discussed 3 years before disclosure to defense</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Defense lawyers say ex-lobbyist on Jack Abramoff&#8217;s team is victim of guilt by association</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pete Yost</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The second trial in the long-running influence peddling scandal surrounding imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff went to the jury Monday with the defense arguing that a former member of Abramoff&#8217;s team is being prosecuted for guilt by association.

Unlike other people implicated in the probe, former lobbyist Kevin Ring is fighting the criminal charges the ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/defense-lawyers-say-ex-lobbyist-on-jack-abramoffs-team-is-victim-of-guilt-by-association-187592/">Defense lawyers say ex-lobbyist on Jack Abramoff&#8217;s team is victim of guilt by association</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Trip to visit wounded soldiers helps Augustus put injury rehab in perspective</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Seimone Augustus hasn&#8217;t been able to play at the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball training camp while she rehabilitates her injured left knee.

She&#8217;s been cheering from the sideline and working on her rehab, but misses being on the court with her teammates. Still, the camp hasn&#8217;t been a total loss for the Minnesota Lynx guard.
A .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/trip-to-visit-wounded-soldiers-helps-augustus-put-injury-rehab-in-perspective-186194/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Trip to visit wounded soldiers helps Augustus put injury rehab in perspective</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ex-prosecutor case can&#8217;t recall when he learned subordinate used racial slur about Williams</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

Steven Lember, who was first assistant Hunterdon County prosecutor until 2007, was questioned for a second day ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ex-prosecutor-case-cant-recall-when-he-learned-subordinate-used-racial-slur-about-williams-183097/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Ex-prosecutor case can&#8217;t recall when he learned subordinate used racial slur about Williams</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former prosecutor in Williams case contradicts boss&#8217; testimony about subordinate&#8217;s racial slur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-prosecutor-in-williams-case-contradicts-boss-testimony-about-subordinates-racial-slur-182902/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

Steven Lember, who was First Assistant Hunterdon County Prosecutor until his resignation in 2007, was questioned for ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-prosecutor-in-williams-case-contradicts-boss-testimony-about-subordinates-racial-slur-182902/">Read : Former prosecutor in Williams case contradicts boss&#8217; testimony about subordinate&#8217;s racial slur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Conflicting testimony on when Jayson Williams prosecutor knew of racial slur by subordinate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Conflicting accounts emerged Tuesday about which prosecutors knew what — and when they knew it — about a racial slur uttered by an investigator in the manslaughter case against former basketball star Jayson Williams.

The dispute, which played out during a hearing in state Superior Court, goes to the heart of contentions by ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/conflicting-testimony-on-when-jayson-williams-prosecutor-knew-of-racial-slur-by-subordinate-181742/">Read more : Conflicting testimony on when Jayson Williams prosecutor knew of racial slur by subordinate</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NJ prosecutor questioned on why employee who made slur remained on Jayson Williams case</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/nj-prosecutor-questioned-on-why-employee-who-made-slur-remained-on-jayson-williams-case-181438/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey prosecutor who heads the office that tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter says he reacted with &#8220;anger and disappointment&#8221; when he found out that an investigator had used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

But Hunterdon County Prosecutor J. Patrick Barnes says he didn&#8217;t think to try and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nj-prosecutor-questioned-on-why-employee-who-made-slur-remained-on-jayson-williams-case-181438/">Original article on  : NJ prosecutor questioned on why employee who made slur remained on Jayson Williams case</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New backcourt: Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas adopts two orphan brothers from Lithuania</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND — Zydrunas Ilgauskas added one big teammate this summer — and two little ones.

The Cavaliers center and his wife, Jennifer, adopted two young boys, orphan brothers from his native Lithuania.
Ilgauskas (ill-GAUS-kus) adopted the 4- and 5-year-olds from an orphanage in his hometown of Kaunas, Lithuania.
&#8220;Beautiful boys,&#8221; Ilgauskas said. &#8220;I became a father overnight.&#8221;
The 7-foot-3 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-backcourt-cavs-center-zydrunas-ilgauskas-adopts-two-orphan-brothers-from-lithuania-181332/">Original article &nbsp;: New backcourt: Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas adopts two orphan brothers from Lithuania</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NJ prosecutor&#8217;s office in spotlight as attorneys for Jayson Williams seek to prove racial bias</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEWARK, N.J. — The next few days may feel like alumni week for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor&#8217;s Office, minus the good vibes and fond reminiscences.

In the latest twist in the long-running manslaughter case against former NBA star Jayson Williams, current and former employees, starting with county prosecutor J. Patrick Barnes, are expected to be grilled ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nj-prosecutors-office-in-spotlight-as-attorneys-for-jayson-williams-seek-to-prove-racial-bias-181076/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : NJ prosecutor&#8217;s office in spotlight as attorneys for Jayson Williams seek to prove racial bias</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 Olympics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ciaran Giles</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MADRID — After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016.

This capital city has about 70 percent of venues completed, a superb transportation system, full financial backing and the overwhelming support of its people — even the King of Spain.
So why the sense .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/after-missing-out-in-2012-madrid-feels-the-time-is-right-to-host-2016-olympics-178038/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 Olympics</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russian tycoon&#8217;s bid for New Jersey Nets annoys legislators at home</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/russian-tycoons-bid-for-new-jersey-nets-annoys-legislators-at-home-177655/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Heintz</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov&#8217;s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation&#8217;s sports.

&#8220;I can&#8217;t consider this action as anything other than unpatriotic,&#8221; Aslambek Aslakhanov, a member of the upper parliament chamber&#8217;s sports committee, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/russian-tycoons-bid-for-new-jersey-nets-annoys-legislators-at-home-177655/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Russian tycoon&#8217;s bid for New Jersey Nets annoys legislators at home</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Prokhorov&#8217;s bid for NBA&#8217;s Nets annoys legislators at home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Heintz</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov&#8217;s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation&#8217;s sports.

&#8220;I can&#8217;t consider this action as anything other than unpatriotic,&#8221; Aslambek Aslakhanov, a member of the upper parliament chamber&#8217;s sports committee, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/prokhorovs-bid-for-nbas-nets-annoys-legislators-at-home-177611/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Prokhorov&#8217;s bid for NBA&#8217;s Nets annoys legislators at home</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>From Russia with cash: Billionaire Prokhorov to buy New Jersey Nets, move team to Brooklyn</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Canavan</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The NBA has truly gone global.

Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov reached an agreement Wednesday to buy 80 percent of the financially strapped New Jersey Nets and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn.
The only thing that stands in the way is a nyet from the league&#8217;s board ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/from-russia-with-cash-billionaire-prokhorov-to-buy-new-jersey-nets-move-team-to-brooklyn-177285/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : From Russia with cash: Billionaire Prokhorov to buy New Jersey Nets, move team to Brooklyn</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Boston Celtics co-owner Pagliuca announces senate campaign at basketball team arena</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glen Johnson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON — Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca announced Thursday he is a candidate to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Speaking at the team&#8217;s home arena, TD Bank Garden, before a crowd that included Celtics president Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers, Pagliuca pledged to focus on job creation, the environment and civil rights. He recalled .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/boston-celtics-co-owner-pagliuca-announces-senate-campaign-at-basketball-team-arena-171716/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Boston Celtics co-owner Pagliuca announces senate campaign at basketball team arena</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Talks could result in settlement of lawsuits stemming from D. Wade&#8217;s failed outside ventures</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Anderson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MIAMI — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade&#8217;s legal team hopes that talks beginning Wednesday help him resolve legal disputes that could otherwise be an off-court distraction if they drag into the season.

The mediation session could ultimately result in settlement of several lawsuits claiming he wrongly walked away from outside business ventures. Without a quick resolution .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/talks-could-result-in-settlement-of-lawsuits-stemming-from-d-wades-failed-outside-ventures-169213/">Source article &nbsp;: Talks could result in settlement of lawsuits stemming from D. Wade&#8217;s failed outside ventures</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Charlotte Bobcats co-owner William &#8220;Skipper&#8221; Beck dies in SC small plane crash; alone on board</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ROCK HILL, S.C. — A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash.

Authorities say 49-year-old William &#8220;Skipper&#8221; Beck of Charlotte, N.C., died in the crash around 7:15 a.m. Friday at a local airport in South Carolina just across the state line from Charlotte.
The York County ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/charlotte-bobcats-co-owner-william-skipper-beck-dies-in-sc-small-plane-crash-alone-on-board-166092/">Read : Charlotte Bobcats co-owner William &#8220;Skipper&#8221; Beck dies in SC small plane crash; alone on board</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;I wanted to give back&#8217;: Former Miami Heat 1st-round draft pick Tim James now serving in Iraq</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MIAMI — Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat&#8217;s 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind.

&#8220;It happens,&#8221; James said. &#8220;Even here.&#8221;
Even on the front line of the Iraq war.
A former NBA player who often wondered about his true calling, .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/i-wanted-to-give-back-former-miami-heat-1st-round-draft-pick-tim-james-now-serving-in-iraq-154493/">&#8216;I wanted to give back&#8217;: Former Miami Heat 1st-round draft pick Tim James now serving in Iraq</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Olympic bid in spotlight at USOC hall of fame induction ceremony</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanna Bellandi</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO — Athletes being inducted into the U.S. Olympic Committee&#8217;s Hall of fame walked the carpet at the induction ceremony Wednesday in Chicago, part of a final push to drum up buzz about the city&#8217;s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The spotlight on the event dimmed slightly because one of the most high-profile backers of .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/chicago-olympic-bid-in-spotlight-at-usoc-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-138107/">Chicago Olympic bid in spotlight at USOC hall of fame induction ceremony</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Basketball court is at Obama&#8217;s disposal at G-8 summit venue</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L&#8217;AQUILA, Italy — A summit held in a police barracks in a quake-stricken city may not provide Barack Obama with the luxury to which a U.S. president is accustomed. But at least he can shoot hoops to relax.

The Italian organizers of this year&#8217;s Group of Eight summit said Tuesday that they have readied a small ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/basketball-court-is-at-obamas-disposal-at-g-8-summit-venue-101912/">Original article on  : Basketball court is at Obama&#8217;s disposal at G-8 summit venue</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP Interview: Obama tells Putin Cold War is over, US-Russian relations entering new chapter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Loven</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said former Russian President Vladimir Putin and his hand-picked successor should expect an in-person reminder the Cold War is over when the U.S. leader makes his first trip to a Moscow summit.

Days before he departs for Russia, Obama said Thursday that Putin &#8220;still has a lot of sway&#8221; in his ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-interview-obama-tells-putin-cold-war-is-over-us-russian-relations-entering-new-chapter-98542/">AP Interview: Obama tells Putin Cold War is over, US-Russian relations entering new chapter</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Putin must realize that the cold war is over: Obama</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer Loven</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin &#8220;still has a lot of sway&#8221; in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over.

On next week&#8217;s trip, Obama will meet not only with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev but with Putin, the .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-interview-obama-says-putin-has-lot-of-sway-in-russia-must-understand-cold-war-is-over-98273/">Putin must realize that the cold war is over: Obama</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Magic land another offensive weapon in trade with Nets for Vince Carter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Canavan</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vince Carter is going home to Orlando, and to the Eastern Conference champion Magic.

The New Jersey Nets have dealt the eight-time NBA All Star, who grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando, and forward Ryan Anderson to the Magic. The Nets get point guard Rafer Alston, shooting guard Courtney .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/magic-land-another-offensive-weapon-in-trade-with-nets-for-vince-carter-92433/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Magic land another offensive weapon in trade with Nets for Vince Carter</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Economy puts $4.2M dent in funds for Thunder arena renovation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Latzke</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY — City officials are reassessing an ongoing $100 million renovation of the arena where the Oklahoma City Thunder play, because a sales tax that was supposed to fund it has brought in less money than expected.

With shoppers buying less so far this year, the tax approved by voters as a way to lure .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/economy-puts-42m-dent-in-funds-for-thunder-arena-renovation-90240/">Economy puts $4.2M dent in funds for Thunder arena renovation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Out of Africa and back: Senegal hoop star returns home after 14 years, tries to mentor youth</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/out-of-africa-and-back-senegal-hoop-star-returns-home-after-14-years-tries-to-mentor-youth-89977/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Pitman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DAKAR, Senegal — He moves across the sand-specked basketball court swathed in the glossy dark blue jersey of his old Japanese pro team, a keepsake from a career that propelled him around the world.

Now back home in Africa, playing among friends, Ndongo Ndiaye is in no hurry to impress anymore. But when a crosscourt pass  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/out-of-africa-and-back-senegal-hoop-star-returns-home-after-14-years-tries-to-mentor-youth-89977/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Out of Africa and back: Senegal basketball star returns as mentor and businessman</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/out-of-africa-and-back-senegal-basketball-star-returns-as-mentor-and-businessman-89968/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Pitman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DAKAR, Senegal — He moves across the sand-specked basketball court swathed in the glossy dark blue jersey of his old Japanese pro team, a keepsake from a career that propelled him around the world.

Now back home in Africa, playing among friends, Ndongo Ndiaye is in no hurry to impress anymore. But when a crosscourt pass ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/out-of-africa-and-back-senegal-basketball-star-returns-as-mentor-and-businessman-89968/">Out of Africa and back: Senegal basketball star returns as mentor and businessman</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Scaled-back Nets arena, Brooklyn development in new deal for government land</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Matthews</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK — The owner of the New Jersey Nets will get a 22-year delay on paying the full $100 million for the right to build a new arena in Brooklyn under a deal made public Monday.

Developer Bruce Ratner, the Nets&#8217; principal owner, will pay the Metropolitan Transportation Authority $20 million up front and another .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/scaled-back-nets-arena-brooklyn-development-in-new-deal-for-government-land-89184/">Scaled-back Nets arena, Brooklyn development in new deal for government land</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better life</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-enterprise-hundreds-of-africans-turn-to-us-hoop-teams-in-hopes-of-a-better-life-88942/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Newberry</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn&#8217;t be a burden to a child.

Would he have a roof over his head that night? What was he going to do for money? Where was his next meal coming from? He bounced around .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-enterprise-hundreds-of-africans-turn-to-us-hoop-teams-in-hopes-of-a-better-life-88942/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better life</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Petition: Nowitzki seeks custody of former girlfriend Crystal Taylor&#8217;s unborn child</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/petition-nowitzki-seeks-custody-of-former-girlfriend-crystal-taylors-unborn-child-86926/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has filed court papers seeking sole custody of his former girlfriend&#8217;s unborn child should genetic testing proves he&#8217;s the father.

The June 12 petition, obtained by the Beaumont Enterprise newspaper and posted on its Web site, has since been sealed.
Crystal Taylor, arrested May 6 at Nowitzki&#8217;s Dallas home, has ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/petition-nowitzki-seeks-custody-of-former-girlfriend-crystal-taylors-unborn-child-86926/" title="Petition: Nowitzki seeks custody of former girlfriend Crystal Taylor&#8217;s unborn child">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers parade, rally, 15 people arrested</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solange Reyner</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — The streets of downtown were transformed into a sea of purple and gold on Wednesday as tens of thousands of joyous Los Angeles Lakers fans joined their team in a raucous but mostly peaceful celebration of its 15th NBA championship.

Taking a time-out from work or unemployment, 95,000 people filled the Los Angeles .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tens-of-thousands-of-fans-flood-lakers-parade-rally-15-people-arrested-85176/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers parade, rally, 15 people arrested</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers celebration despite frets over cost, crime</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solange Reyner</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans flooded downtown Wednesday, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold while celebrating the storied franchise&#8217;s 15th NBA title with a high-energy parade and rally paid for by the city&#8217;s movers and shakers.

People clad in the team colors stood 20 or more deep ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tens-of-thousands-of-fans-flood-lakers-celebration-despite-frets-over-cost-crime-84882/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers celebration despite frets over cost, crime</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FBI: Philly detective tipped off drug kingpin to raid through ex-NBA player &#8220;Pooh&#8221; Richardson</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maryclaire Dale</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA — Prosecutors want to detain a Philadelphia detective charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid through a mutual friend, former NBA player Jerome &#8220;Pooh&#8221; Richardson.

Detective Rickie Durham appeared in federal court Wednesday on obstruction and other charges.
The indictment says Durham called Richardson before a 2005 raid on a cocaine ring led .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fbi-philly-detective-tipped-off-drug-kingpin-to-raid-through-ex-nba-player-pooh-richardson-84645/">FBI: Philly detective tipped off drug kingpin to raid through ex-NBA player &#8220;Pooh&#8221; Richardson</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Thousands amass at LA Coliseum hours before Lakers parade and rally</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solange Reyner</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Thousands of Los Angeles Lakers fans waving flags and wearing jerseys are pouring into the Coliseum for the rally celebrating the team&#8217;s 15th NBA title.

Some fans waited through the night and by dawn Wednesday so many were spilling into the streets that the Coliseum&#8217;s outer gates were opened to accommodate them some ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/thousands-amass-at-la-coliseum-hours-before-lakers-parade-and-rally-84361/">Read more : Thousands amass at LA Coliseum hours before Lakers parade and rally</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lakers to take victory lap in championship parade despite worries over money, hooligans</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solange Reyner</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Thousands of fans poured into the Coliseum early Wednesday to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; 15th NBA title with a parade and rally that the financially troubled city either badly needs or can&#8217;t afford, depending on who you ask.

Kobe Bryant, other players from the storied franchise and coach Phil Jackson will take .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/lakers-to-take-victory-lap-in-championship-parade-despite-worries-over-money-hooligans-84062/">Lakers to take victory lap in championship parade despite worries over money, hooligans</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Private donors will cover most of Los Angeles&#8217; public costs for Lakers&#8217; victory parade</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Harris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it&#8217;s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures.

Villaraigosa said that some of the city&#8217;s wealthiest power brokers have kicked in $850,000 of nearly $1 ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/private-donors-will-cover-most-of-los-angeles-public-costs-for-lakers-victory-parade-83569/" title="Private donors will cover most of Los Angeles&#8217; public costs for Lakers&#8217; victory parade">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Democratic senator questions Obama firing of AmeriCorps inspector general</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — A Democratic senator on Tuesday joined Republicans in questioning President Barack Obama&#8217;s firing of the internal watchdog for the federal AmeriCorps program.

Gerald Walpin, the national service agency&#8217;s inspector general, was dismissed over his handling of an investigation of the mayor of Sacramento, Calif., Kevin Johnson, an Obama supporter during the presidential campaign.
Sen. Claire .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/democratic-senator-questions-obama-firing-of-americorps-inspector-general-83547/">Source article &nbsp;: Democratic senator questions Obama firing of AmeriCorps inspector general</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Private donors will cover all of Los Angeles&#8217; public costs for Lakers&#8217; victory parade</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it&#8217;s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures.

Villaraigosa said that some of the city&#8217;s wealthiest power brokers have kicked in $850,000 of nearly $1 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/private-donors-will-cover-all-of-los-angeles-public-costs-for-lakers-victory-parade-83281/" title="Private donors will cover all of Los Angeles&#8217; public costs for Lakers&#8217; victory parade">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LA police chief blames &#8216;knuckleheads&#8217; for trouble during Lakers&#8217; postgame celebrations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daisy Nguyen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Looting and vandalism that broke out in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; basketball championship won&#8217;t keep the city from celebrating the team&#8217;s victory: City officials and the Lakers are planning a victory parade they hope will overshadow unrest the police chief blames on a mob of &#8220;knuckleheads.&#8221;

Police were reviewing security ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/la-police-chief-blames-knuckleheads-for-trouble-during-lakers-postgame-celebrations-82252/" title="LA police chief blames &#8216;knuckleheads&#8217; for trouble during Lakers&#8217; postgame celebrations">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police say 8 officers receive minor injuries in melees amid Laker championship celebrations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say eight officers have suffered minor injuries during downtown disturbances that erupted amid street celebrations of the Lakers&#8217; NBA championship victory over the Orlando Magic.

Officer Gregory Baek (BEK) says the officers were taken to hospitals for treatment of the injuries sustained during melees Sunday night in the Staples Center ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-say-8-officers-receive-minor-injuries-in-melees-amid-laker-championship-celebrations-82010/">Police say 8 officers receive minor injuries in melees amid Laker championship celebrations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police break up crowds of rowdy fans celebrating Lakers&#8217; title outside Staples Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Weber</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers&#8217; NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging police cruisers, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, authorities said.

About 25 people were arrested, most part of a rowdy crowd that split off on ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-break-up-crowds-of-rowdy-fans-celebrating-lakers-title-outside-staples-center-81585/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Police break up crowds of rowdy fans celebrating Lakers&#8217; title outside Staples Center</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fired AmeriCorps inspector general for national service says he acted properly</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — An inspector general fired by President Barack Obama says he acted &#8220;with the highest integrity&#8221; in investigating AmeriCorps and other government-funded national service programs.

Gerald Walpin&#8217;s job was to review grants awarded by AmeriCorps and its parent agency, the Corporation for National and Community Service. He told The Associated Press he has no doubt .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fired-americorps-inspector-general-for-national-service-says-he-acted-properly-80193/">Fired AmeriCorps inspector general for national service says he acted properly</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama to fire AmeriCorps inspector general because he lacks confidence in him</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pete Yost</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to fire the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national service programs amid a controversy between the IG and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who is an Obama supporter and former NBA basketball star.

The IG, Gerald Walpin, was criticized by the U.S. attorney in Sacramento for the way he ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-to-fire-americorps-inspector-general-because-he-lacks-confidence-in-him-79250/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Obama to fire AmeriCorps inspector general because he lacks confidence in him</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jean H. Lee</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[SEOUL, South Korea — One photo shows a chubby-cheeked boy with an impish grin. Former classmates at a Swiss boarding school describe a shy student who loved basketball and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Recent reports describe him as overweight and a heavy drinker.

Now 26, Kim Jong Un has reportedly been tapped to become the next leader ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/north-korea-dear-leader-reportedly-taps-26-year-old-son-as-successor-_-known-as-commander-kim-69972/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : North Korea Dear Leader reportedly taps 26-year-old son as successor _ known as Commander Kim</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jordan reaches agreement in principle to accept 76ers coaching job</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 10:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Gelston</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers have found their next head coach, reaching an agreement in principle with Eddie Jordan to end a search that lasted nearly three weeks.

Jordan was offered the job on Friday and made the decision later that night to coach the Eastern Conference playoff team. He becomes the 22nd coach in franchise history and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jordan-reaches-agreement-in-principle-to-accept-76ers-coaching-job-67521/">Jordan reaches agreement in principle to accept 76ers coaching job</a>.]]></description>
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