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Nick Clemons
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Live Music HeadNick Clemonsan interview by Lisa McDonaldLive Music HeadPhoto courtesy of Nick ClemonsBorn in New Jersey on November 25, 1968, Clarence Anicholas Clemons grew up to be a musician like his...
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DDT's Pop Flies
SCIENCE FICTION CINEMA: THE 1950s: TEN G…
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Darryl Tahirali
As a film genre, science fiction by its very speculative and imaginative nature holds the potential to be very good or very bad. Having to depict unreal circumstances can lead...
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Remembering: The China Syndrome
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Remembering: The China SyndromeAmerican thriller directed by James BridgesStarring Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda, Michael DouglasReleased 1979by Lisa McDonaldLive Music HeadIt’s about people, people who lie.And people faced with the agony...
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Kidd's Corner
2013 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round
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Kidd’s Corner2013 Stanley Cup Playoff First RoundApril 30, 2013 Happy playoffs everyone! To think just a few months ago we were trying to decipher what Hockey Related Revenue was, and...
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Basketball
1. Gary Payton
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Entering his first year of eligibility for the Basketball Hall of Fame, we have a strong suspicion that this will be the only year that Gary Payton will be on the ballot as he has a first ballot Hall of Fame resume. Of course, as this is the most bizarre Hall of Fame of the big four, we can’t be positive.Nicknamed the “Glove” because of his expert defensive skills, Payton is considered the best defensive…
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2. Bernard King
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Bernard King was an All-American forward at the University of Tennessee teaming with teammate Ernie Grunfield to form the Ernie and Bernie show and dominate the SEC. King was named three time SEC player of the year. The New York Nets selected him 7th overall in 1977 and he quickly showed the league that he was an offensive force to be reckoned with. He averaged 24.2 points a game as a rookie with a repertoire…
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3. Spencer Haywood
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After a short but stellar college career at Detroit University which included averaging a 20/20 and leading the 68 Olympic team to gold, Haywood challenged the system and was the first hardship case. The NBA wouldn't have him so he played in the ABA where he had a 30/20 year and was voted league MVP. The NBA came knocking this time and Haywood subsequently jumped leagues. He averaged 20 and 12 for four years in…
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4. Jack Sikma
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Jack Sikma came from small Illinois Wesleyan but the Seattle Supersonics saw enough potential to draft him number 8 overall in 1977. He did not disappoint. Sikma quickly became a starter and was a vital cog in the Sonics run to back to back finals in the late 70's. They won it all in 79 and Sikma became hugely popular in the Emerald City. With his ability to take defenders outside and torch them with…
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5. Mark Aguirre
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Mark Aguirre was a star at the University of DePaul where he led the Demons to a final four and was a 2 time All-American. Drafted number one overall by the Dallas Mavericks, Aguirre quickly became the face of the Mavs. Aguirre proved to be a great scorer and the Mavericks became title contenders throughout the next several years though they could not get past the mighty Lakers. Traded midway through the 88-89 season to…
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6. Sidney Moncrief
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Sidney Moncrief was one of the greatest defenders in the history of the NBA. His ability to shut down anyone in the backcourt no matter how big or how quick was his calling card. Twice he won NBA Defensive Player of the Year award and was always named to the All Defensive Team. Moncrief was also a solid offensive who was an integral part of the Bucks playoff teams in the 80's and earned a…
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7. Buck Williams
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One of the great power forwards of all-time, Buck Williams was a blue collar player who excelled under the boards. A solid low post scorer, Williams is best remembered for his ability to rebound and defend. Although not as flashy as some of his generation, his long career is a testament to hard work. Tenth all time in games played and one of only seven players to score 16,000 points and grab 13,000 rebounds, Williams…
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8. Bob Dandridge
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Bob Dandridge is one of the great unsung players in league history. On two different occasions he was an important member of championship teams. Coming from small Norfolk State did not help put Dandridge on the basketball map as he was only drafted in the fourth round of the 1969 draft but quickly showed he belonged. In 1971 he teamed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson to lead the upstart Milwaukee Bucks to a championship…
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9. Max Zaslofsky
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When Max Zaslofsky retired he was the third leading scorer in league history behind only legends George Mikan and Joe Fulks. Zaslofsky was also the youngest person to be named First Team All-League for over 60 years when he was selected at the age of 21 in the 46-47 Season. This record stood for decades until it was broken recently by future Hall of Fame lock, LeBron James. Zaslofsky was a 4 time First Team…
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10. Maurice Lucas
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Maurice Lucas played college basketball for Al McGuire at the University of Marquette leading the team to the finals of the 1974 NCAA tournament. Lucas led the Warriors with 21 points and 13 boards in a loss to North Carolina State and future ABA-NBA superstar David Thompson. Chosen high by both the NBA and ABA in their drafts, Lucas decided to go play in the newer ABA. He had two solid years in the ABA…
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11. Tim Hardaway
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Tim Hardaway was the catalyst of the famed Run TMC (with Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond) for the Golden State Warriors that took the NBA by storm in the early 90s. Hardaway was a point guard who set the running style of the Warriors in motion. When traded to Miami in 96, Hardaway teamed with Alonzo Mourning to make the Heat title contenders. Hardaway was also a great perimeter shooter who opponents could not leave…
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12. Jo Jo White
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Jo Jo White starred in college at Kansas and was part of the 1968 Olympic team which took gold in Mexico City. Drafted 20th overall by the Celtics in 1969, White arrived just in time to see Boston rebuild after the Russell era. The Celtics endured their first losing season in 20 years but they quickly turned things around and with Hall of Famers Dave Cowens and John Havlicek, White led the Celtics back to…
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13. Mitch Richmond
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Mitch Richmond was a great scorer. Period. He used his great strength to dominate smaller players and had a great outside touch. Part of the fame RUN TMC Warriors teams of the early 90's (with Chris Mullin and Tim Hardaway) Richmond showed he could score and score and score. A six time All-Star and 20,000 point scorer, the key to Richmond getting in is whether or not the Hall considers him a one dimensional player…
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14. Marques Johnson
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Marques Johnson played college basketball at UCLA and was a member of the last championship team of the great Bruin dynasty under legendary coach John Wooden in 1975. Johnson was a great college player winning the first ever John Wooden college basketball player of the year award in 1977 and gained consensus first team All-American honors. Selected 3rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, Johnson quickly became a star under Coach Don Nelson. In his second…
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15. Shawn Kemp
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Shawn Kemp was one of the most popular and productive players of the 90’s. He came straight out of high school with the body of a Greek God, and was considered one of the best pure athletes in the NBA. At first, he was a highlight film dunker but he soon became a key part of some very good Seattle teams, with a complete all around game. 15,000 points, 9,000 rebounds and six All-Star trips…
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A capable offensive yet vastly underrated defensemen; Kimmo Timonen is often the forgotten anchor of many NHL seasons. The Finnish blue liner actually made the All Star team four times, but the odds of finding people who are aware of that fact isn’t high. He may be one of the better Finnish defensemen of all time, but that will not…