During the past 27 games, of which San Antonio has won 24, the Spurs are giving up just 86.3 points per game and holding opponents to 43 percent shooting from the field.
The Spurs (57-21) have won nine straight games at home and still have a shot at a second consecutive 60-win season, but the Phoenix Suns are doing their best to keep them at bay.
Shawn Marion had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Suns stayed two games ahead of San Antonio in the fight for the No. 2 playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 109-91 victory Wednesday night over the depleted Seattle Supersonics.
Should it come down to it, San Antonio holds the tiebreaker with the Suns.
The Spurs are 22-3 since the All-Star break, best of any team in the NBA. The Mavericks are 20-4 and the Phoenix Suns are 19-6.
Also, Robert Horry played for the first time in April on Wednesday against the Kings, after missing five games because of an abdominal contusion. Horry has been either inactive or didn't play in nine other games for San Antonio this year.
In 10 other games he played 10 minutes or fewer. But the playoffs loom, meaning Horry is healthy and ready to take on a more significant role.
"It's just one of those weird things where you really couldn't do any treatment for it and you really couldn't diagnose it except as an (abdominal) contusion," Horry said of the injury he sustained taking a charge on Seattle's Chris Wilcox on March 23. "A lot of people probably thought, 'Oh, that's just some kind of rest for the playoffs.' I haven't played enough this season to need a rest."
Horry entered Wednesday's game against Sacramento midway through the first period and played 10 minutes in San Antonio's victory, scoring a bucket in 11 minutes.
Don't look now, but Michael Finley is also heating up.
"He's playing confidently and he's been shooting well for quite a while now. It's important that he's playing defense and going to the boards as a perimeter player. He's playing a good all-around game." -- San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich on Michael Finley, who has been starting in place of the injured Brent Barry.
Barry returned Wednesday night in the Spurs' win over Sacramento after missing the previous four games with back spasms. Barry, who had been starting prior to his injury, came off the bench and had six points, four rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes.
The vast majority of fans who participated in a recent SpursReport poll think that Finley will have the most significant impact of any role player during the post-season.
Veteran Jacque Vaughn will also try to continue his quiet contributions for the team. He had 11 points in 14 minutes against the Kings, his second-highest scoring output of the season. Vaughn had 13 points in a blowout win over Seattle in late March.
Digital Camcorders Have Advantages
Friday, February 15, 2008
Creating and editing videos has never been easier than with digital video cameras. A digital camcorder provides a convenient way to create movies and put them on tape, DVD or even the internet. As easy as it may seem it may still be prudent for you to understand some basics so that you can get the best quality camcorder for your money.
There are some things to remember when shopping for a digital camcorder. You should pay attention to a few key features of digital camcorders. The viewing screen is one of the most important and relevant factors of the entire device. Remember that you will use this screen not only for shooting your movies but for the convenient playback feature. You will want to be able to adequately view your playback.
Of utmost importance is the lense of any camcorder. Most camcorders sold today feature at least a 10x zoom lens. This is adequate for most purposes. Often higher zoom levels are not able to maintain a quality video so they may not be useful.
All camcorders offer one of two types of image stabilization. They are electronic or optical. Image stabilization is incredibly important. The electronic stabilization counteracts images that seem to float on the CCD by using internal circuitry to interpret video after the image has been captured. The optical option uses the len's mechanism to compensate for external movements.
Sound is also an important consideration. Sound relies on the quality of the microphone on the camcorder. Some camcorders offer zoom microphones which enhance the voice quality of the subject being recorded. If sound is important to your recordings consider a camcorder that has a socket to plug in a remote microphone.
There are some things to remember when shopping for a digital camcorder. You should pay attention to a few key features of digital camcorders. The viewing screen is one of the most important and relevant factors of the entire device. Remember that you will use this screen not only for shooting your movies but for the convenient playback feature. You will want to be able to adequately view your playback.
Of utmost importance is the lense of any camcorder. Most camcorders sold today feature at least a 10x zoom lens. This is adequate for most purposes. Often higher zoom levels are not able to maintain a quality video so they may not be useful.
All camcorders offer one of two types of image stabilization. They are electronic or optical. Image stabilization is incredibly important. The electronic stabilization counteracts images that seem to float on the CCD by using internal circuitry to interpret video after the image has been captured. The optical option uses the len's mechanism to compensate for external movements.
Sound is also an important consideration. Sound relies on the quality of the microphone on the camcorder. Some camcorders offer zoom microphones which enhance the voice quality of the subject being recorded. If sound is important to your recordings consider a camcorder that has a socket to plug in a remote microphone.
Home Video Technology
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Back then, each household only had one television set to use for their entertainment. It was usually located in the family room or in the living room. Everyone would gather in these rooms in order to watch their favorite shows together. Since there were only a limited number of channels to choose from before, fighting over which show to watch was quite minimal. But as technology evolved and cable television was introduced, the fights become more frequent over what to watch on a certain time slot.
In order to cope with this problem, additional television sets were installed into the rooms. Now, everybody can watch the program they want to see without causing any hostility from their siblings. They can just connect their television set to a common cable and then enjoy the programs being broadcasted there. But still, problems arose because of the speed and ease that they needed to view the programs properly.
Now how is it possible to get home video traffic? With the dawn of WiFi, coaxial cables and what-have-yous, people are getting more confused as to what is best to use for their home video needs. For a time, WiFi dominated the scene. It became one of the most sought after connection that enabled users to access videos from anywhere in the world - via the Internet and then view it on television without using any irritating wires.
Unfortunately, there were several downsides to this. Since WiFi is a wireless connection, it needs to be near a source of signal in order to function properly and get a good picture or video. If you happen to stay in a spot that cannot be reached by the signal, then you will not be able to access your video via WiFi. It is quite an advantage to be able to access videos without the hassle of wires hindering your home video experience. Unfortunately, it is also a disadvantage since you do not get any video feed from it if ever the distance between the source of the signal and you lengthens. Because of this problem, the popularity of WiFi for providing home video traffic dwindled in favor of new technologies that can provide the consumer with great continuous video feeds as well as music and other multimedia connections.
In order to cope with this problem, additional television sets were installed into the rooms. Now, everybody can watch the program they want to see without causing any hostility from their siblings. They can just connect their television set to a common cable and then enjoy the programs being broadcasted there. But still, problems arose because of the speed and ease that they needed to view the programs properly.
Now how is it possible to get home video traffic? With the dawn of WiFi, coaxial cables and what-have-yous, people are getting more confused as to what is best to use for their home video needs. For a time, WiFi dominated the scene. It became one of the most sought after connection that enabled users to access videos from anywhere in the world - via the Internet and then view it on television without using any irritating wires.
Unfortunately, there were several downsides to this. Since WiFi is a wireless connection, it needs to be near a source of signal in order to function properly and get a good picture or video. If you happen to stay in a spot that cannot be reached by the signal, then you will not be able to access your video via WiFi. It is quite an advantage to be able to access videos without the hassle of wires hindering your home video experience. Unfortunately, it is also a disadvantage since you do not get any video feed from it if ever the distance between the source of the signal and you lengthens. Because of this problem, the popularity of WiFi for providing home video traffic dwindled in favor of new technologies that can provide the consumer with great continuous video feeds as well as music and other multimedia connections.
The Protectionism Delusion
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Economists through years of study and practice have concluded that through free trade, based on the principal of comparative advantage, the world economy can achieve a more efficient allocation of resources and a higher level of material well-being. On the other hand, protectionism measures-barriers to free trade-lessen or eliminate gains from specialization. Trying to satisfy diverse wants, nations shift resources from efficient (low cost) to inefficient (high cost) uses. This is the reason why, instead of promoting competition, governments turn up to face monopolies that harm the economy and do not fulfill the consumers' needs.
Furthermore, the costs of protectionism are hidden because trade barriers are embedded in the prices of goods. Thus, either due to misunderstandings of the gains of trade or due to political considerations, governments may impose trade barriers, with consequences such as higher prices, which can not be realized by the public at the beginning.
No matter how compelling the logic for free trade, barriers do exist. Tariffs are excise taxes on imported goods. They may be imposed for purposes of revenue or protection. Protective tariffs are designed to shield domestic producers from foreign competition. Although they are usually not high enough to prohibit importation of foreign goods, they put foreign producers at a competitive disadvantage in selling in domestic markets. Import quotas specify the maximum amounts of commodities, which may be imported in any period. Thus, they can more effectively retard international commerce than tariffs. Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) refer to licensing requirements, unreasonable standards pertaining to product quality and safety, or unnecessary bureaucratic red tape in customs procedures. Great Britain bars importation of coal this way. Finally, voluntary export restrictions (VERs) are a trade barrier by which foreign firms "voluntarily" limit the amount of their exports to a particular country.
Furthermore, the costs of protectionism are hidden because trade barriers are embedded in the prices of goods. Thus, either due to misunderstandings of the gains of trade or due to political considerations, governments may impose trade barriers, with consequences such as higher prices, which can not be realized by the public at the beginning.
No matter how compelling the logic for free trade, barriers do exist. Tariffs are excise taxes on imported goods. They may be imposed for purposes of revenue or protection. Protective tariffs are designed to shield domestic producers from foreign competition. Although they are usually not high enough to prohibit importation of foreign goods, they put foreign producers at a competitive disadvantage in selling in domestic markets. Import quotas specify the maximum amounts of commodities, which may be imported in any period. Thus, they can more effectively retard international commerce than tariffs. Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) refer to licensing requirements, unreasonable standards pertaining to product quality and safety, or unnecessary bureaucratic red tape in customs procedures. Great Britain bars importation of coal this way. Finally, voluntary export restrictions (VERs) are a trade barrier by which foreign firms "voluntarily" limit the amount of their exports to a particular country.
God’s Pharmacy
Friday, January 4, 2008
Author: superadmin | Filed under: Images, Inspirational
A friend sent this to me through mail. It’s been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish… all before making a human. He made and provided what we’d need before we were born. These are best & more powerful when eaten raw. We’re such slow learners…
God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!
God’s Pharmacy! Amazing!
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye… and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don’t have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
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