Eva Longoria Gushes About New Love Ernesto Arguello

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Eva Longoria is in love and she’s letting everyone know it. Twitter is all a buzz about her new relationship with “Ready For Love” star Ernesto Arguello.
“So happy for u sis! :)” a Tweet from friend and Extra host Mario Lopez to Longoria on Thursday after People Magazine broke the news of the new romance.
Longoria, 38, met the South Florida entrepreneur, 34,  last year while she produced “Ready For Love,” a dating show that saw Arguello select former USA Shandi Finnessey.
As most dating show romances go, Arguello and Finnessey didn’t last, and rumors about a possible hook up with the former “Desperate Housewives” star began popping up the past few months.
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Once the news was out, Longoria couldn’t hold back her excitement.
“Happy to share NOW that it’s true! Couldn’t be happier…” Longoria Tweeted on Thursday, followed by a declaration of love from Arguello, “Me too baby, I LOVE YOU.” Looks like the cats fully out of the bag.
“I think that’s why our relationship is so special – we truly started as friends,” she told People.
Now free to share intimate details, Longoria even posted a pic on July 4 from an Austin, Texas, hangout with Arguello and “the old gang,” including fellow “Ready For Love” contestant Tim Lopez.
Eva added that she had the press to thank for pushing the relationship to fruition.
Longoria was married to NBA superstar Tony Parker from 2007 to 2011 and “General Hospital” star Tyler Christopher before that from 2002 to 2004.

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Manny Ramirez back, but can he still hit?

By Nick Cafardo

  It just goes to show what depths teams are willing to sink to to find a righthanded power bat.
The Texas Rangers signed Manny Ramirez to a minor league contract on Wednesday, and he’ll report to Triple A Round Rock Thursday. General manager Jon Daniels said he’s taking a “flier” on Ramirez after conferring with former Red Sox batting coach Dave Magadan, who is now Rangers’ batting coach. Daniels and his staff will monitor the whole ball of wax with Ramirez, how he fits, how he’s performing, and what his attitude is like.
No guarantees. There never are with Manny.
The biggest thing is, can he still hit? Those who have seen him recently say, “Yes, he can.”

Padres GM Josh Byrnes saw Ramirez in the Dominican Republic last winter, and was around Ramirez for nine seasons with the Indians and Red Sox, and Byrnes saw a pretty good hitter, even at age 41.

Ramirez played this season for the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan, where he batted .352 with 8 home runs, 13 doubles, and 43 RBIs. He left the team June 19 to pursue other opportunities. He had an offer to join the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan, but was hoping for a major league job. For now, he’s got a minor league one.
“He has to earn our consideration first,” Daniels told the Dallas media.
It’s unknown whether other major league teams inquired. The Rangers didn’t scout Ramirez, instead basing their decision on video and sources in Taiwan.
Baltimore GM Dan Duquette, who signed Ramirez to a seven-year, $120 million free agent deal for the Red Sox in December 2000, said he did not consider Ramirez for the Orioles this season, but acknowledged considering him last year when he was looking for a bat.
“Good for Manny,” Duquette said when told of the news.
Ramirez is said to have turned his life around after a few years of poor behavior, which included two positive steroid tests. One more strike and Ramirez is out of baseball for good, so this is indeed his last tango.
Coincidentally, the Rangers have a possible suspension of Nelson Cruz, their top righthanded power hitter, hanging over their heads because of the Biogenesis scandal. Cruz, speaking to reporters in Dallas, said he saw Ramirez hit two homers in a game last winter in the Dominican — one to left field and one to right — and it looked like the same Ramirez to him.
Back in spring training, I spoke to David Segui, a former major leaguer and admitted performance-enhancing drug user. Segui spent the offseason working with Ramirez at his hitting school in Kansas City, Mo.
“We just broke down his swing,” Segui said. “He had gotten into the bad habit of how they teach hitting now, and that is keeping your hands back and putting your weight on your back leg. Manny was always the most successful when everything was out front, and we got him back to that. He’s a tremendous hitter and I think he’s back doing what he did when he was a younger player.
“Just being around him, you could see he’s turned his life around. He’s into the Bible. I think he realized how close he came to losing his family and he changed. He loves the game of baseball and he’ll play for the love of it. He’s made all the money he ever needs.”
Ramirez, a 12-time All-Star, is a career .312 hitter with a .411 on-base percentage and .585 slugging percentage.
Ramirez even agreed to abide by the Rangers’ minor league rule of short hair.
“We’ll see what happens,” Daniels said.
Ramirez appeared in five games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011, then retired before official word came down of a 100-game suspension for a second positive test. When he wanted to return, Major League Baseball and the players’ union agreed he would serve a 50-game suspension, and Ramirez played in the minors for Oakland in 2012 before asking for his release in June.
“He’s a born-again guy,” Magadan told reporters. “That’s a big part of his life. Hopefully, that changes him in a good way. It usually does.”
“The Bible says that we have to be passed through the fire to see what we’re made of. I went through the fire and then came my blessing,” Ramirez told Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes.
Most baseball people expect Ramirez to make it back to the majors because of his ability. The Rangers could use Ramirez as their DH and move Lance Berkman to first base. Regardless, his bat would be welcome.
“I’m not surprised by anything anymore,” said Mets special assistant to the GM J.P. Ricciardi.
There are certainly those who wouldn’t have touched Ramirez with a 10-foot pole. There were a lot of negative reactions to Ramirez even returning to American professional baseball. The Giants, you’ll remember, wouldn’t let Melky Cabrera come back to their team for the playoffs after he tested positive for testosterone and had to serve a 50-game suspension.
The Yankees, in desperate need of a righthanded bat, will get Alex Rodriguez back soon if he gets through his rehab games all right. Righthanded bats are in demand. The Padres even ignored Carlos Quentin’s injury history because he’s a powerful, effective righthanded bat. Veteran Michael Young is another righthanded hitter who may soon be in demand.
David Ortiz, who watched Ramirez play in the Dominican last winter, knows his former teammate can still hit.
“I hope he could make it back and put the past in the past,” Ortiz said. “That’s up to Manny. He can control what happens from here. If he can prove he can hit and play the game right, he’ll be back. I wish him well.”
Texas would seem to be a good fit for Ramirez because of manager Ron Washington, who is outstanding with managing high-profile players. He did a great job with Josh Hamilton, and would likely be a good influence on Ramirez.
There are some who believe Ramirez should never be allowed back in a major league uniform, but the penalties for positive tests are in place with the collective bargaining agreement.
Ramirez will indeed control his own fate.
Is he strong enough now to resist temptation?
Nick Cafardo can be reached at cafardo@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @nickcafardo.

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Egypt's revolution and transition

By Sarah Lynch, Special for USA TODAY 
CAIRO – A banner screaming "Wake Up America" hung Thursday in Tahrir Square, the heart of the 2011 revolution and center of much of the latest unrest that has erupted across the capital this week.
"Obama supports terrorism," says another massive sign -- again underscoring widespread anger and blame directed at the U.S. president as Egypt staggers through a troubled change of leadership.
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It was a frantic day in Cairo that saw Egypt's top judge sworn in as the nation's interim president. Military leaders pressed a crackdown on leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist party of deposed leader Mohammed Morsi. Both sides accused the U.S. of having a hand in the turmoil rocking the country.
The widespread perception rumbling through anti-Morsi crowds is that President Obama has been in bed with the Muslim Brotherhood, said Shadi Hamid, director of research for the Brookings Doha Center.
"Some of it was inevitable," Hamid said, because the U.S. must to work with elected governments and wanted to have a productive relationship with Morsi. "That's standard U.S. policy."
Moreover, anyone who came out vocally in support of the electoral process here was accused of backing the Brotherhood, because the organization typically did so well in elections, he said.

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The belief that Obama has backed Morsi is obvious at Tahrir Square, just one meeting place for Morsi opponents who flooded the streets over the past four days, demanding his resignation and calling for new elections.
"We really feel so bad because of Obama," said Adly Hassan, 60. "He supports Morsi and the Egyptian people are really upset."
U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson is also drawing ire in the square, where posters feature a huge red "X" over her face.
In the lead-up to massive demonstrations that kicked off June 30, Patterson gave a speech that intensified anger at Washington, analysts said. Patterson said she sought "to set the record straight" and that she and the U.S. government are "deeply skeptical" that "street action will produce better results than elections."
"Egypt needs stability to get its economic house in order, and more violence on the streets will do little more than add new names to the lists of martyrs," she said in a June 18 speech. "Instead, I recommend Egyptians get organized. Join or start a political party that reflects your values and aspirations. Egyptians need to know a better path forward."

A boy with his face painted with the colors of Egypt's national flag pauses at Tahrir Square on July 4 in Cairo. Adly Mansour has been sworn in as the interim head of state after the military ousted President Mohammed Morsi on July 3.  Spencer Platt, Getty Images

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But Egyptians rose up across the country starting Sunday, with tens of thousands rallying in the streets and effectively ousting Morsi when the nation's military imposed a transitional plan Wednesday. On Thursday, Adly Mansour was sworn in as the nation's interim president after Egypt's army suspended the nation's constitution, called for fresh elections and arrested Morsi and other Brotherhood leaders.
"Obama should listen to us and understand the Egyptian people," said protester Noha El Amroussi. "Obama should learn from the Egyptians."
In a statement Wednesday, Obama said the U.S. is "deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian Armed Forces to remove President Morsi and suspend the Egyptian constitution" – words likely to spur more anger among the opposition.
"I now call on the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible through an inclusive and transparent process, and to avoid any arbitrary arrests of President Morsi and his supporters," he said.
Obama also said that relevant departments and agencies will review implications for U.S. assistance to Egypt, which totals $1.6 million in annual aid, the bulk of which goes to the military. The State Department has ordered all nonessential U.S. diplomats and the families of all American embassy personnel to leave Egypt.
Morsi supporters also had issues with U.S. involvement. Outside a Cairo mosque, Morsi backer Mohamed Ibrahim denounced what he called "American intervention" in Egypt's affairs and said the "military coup" was supported by the U.S., which wanted the old regime back in power because of Israeli interests.
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"It's because of the Zionists and the Israelis, that is why America is supporting this coup," Ibrahim said.
Salah Abdallah, a supporter of Morsi who lives in the Nile Delta, said Obama should have done more to keep Morsi in power, given that Morsi came to power through the polls.
"They are supposed to defend the democratic regime," Abdallah said. "We are not extremists. We respect all kinds of people."
For all the controversy, don't expect the new leadership to push the U.S. away, some experts said.
Egyptian military leaders "need to be allied with this superpower because the economy isn't strong enough for Egypt to be fully independent in its foreign policy," said Firas Abi Ali, a Middle East and North Africa analyst at IHS in London. "They find themselves reliant on the Gulf, aid from the American allies, and the support of the U.S. and the IMF."

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NHL Free Agents 2013 Tracker: Rumors and Destinations for Top 50 Players

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Nicholas Goss

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As teams look to improve their lot for 2013-14, players are searching for the best financial deals as they take the next step in their careers. There are no absolutes, but if you hear a player say that his signing was not about the money, it almost certainly was.
While this year's class of unrestricted free agents lacks elite, franchise-cornerstone-caliber talent, there are plenty of veteran players who could provide valuable depth for playoff contenders.
Let's take a look at the latest buzz surrounding the top 50 free agents on the market.

Note: Check back to this article daily for updates as signings become official and new rumors emerge. All salary information via CapGeek. All quotes obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted.

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Sport Wimbledon Sabine Lisicki and Marion Bartoli summon aggression for emotional final

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  • When Marion Bartoli and Sabine Lisicki walk out on Centre Court for the 127th women's final at Wimbledon, the crowd will make it entirely clear who they want to win. Lisicki, the 23-year-old they call "Boom Boom" in Germany, has captured the public's imagination with her big serve, her even bigger smile and the victories snatched from the jaws of defeat. The favourite with both pundits and punters, the support for her is likely to be as loud as it was in her epic semi-final against Agniezska Radwanska. Bartoli may face two foes: one across the net and the other in the stands.
    Yet Bartoli, the French No1, has not lost a set on her way to her second final at SW19 and the 28-year-old is not bothered about playing the role of party pooper. "Well, I don't think I will have the whole crowd against me," she said. "At the end of the day, she's not British, as far as I know." Not much has got past her over the past fortnight.
    It was a line that was delivered with a laugh and there were plenty of those from an engaging, thoughtful and often eccentric player. Reminded about how she gushed about Pierce Brosnan, her favourite actor, after she spotted him watching one of her matches when she reached the final in 2007, she giggled and said she wouldn't mind catching a glimpse of Ryan Gosling this time, while she said she might have a nap in the hours before the match, just as she did before her one-sided semi-final against Kirsten Flipkens on Thursday.
    Bartoli, an unorthodox talent who hits her groundstrokes with two hands off both sides and practises her shots between points, was beaten in straight sets by Venus Williams six years ago and it remains her only appearance in the final of a grand slam. An occasionally difficult relationship with her father, Walter, who was her coach for much of her career, has not helped. Although he will be in her box on Saturday afternoon, they have now split and she has benefited from the guidance of the French Tennis Federation, the former Wimbledon champion and Fed Cup captain, Amélie Mauresmo, and her new hitting partner, Thomas Drouet. She has experienced dark moments but, for now, it is all sunshine and roses.
    "Well, there is something off the court, and it's pretty much private," Bartoli, the 15th seed, said. "But, you know, it kind of affects me on my mood and my results because it was some tough things to deal with. But, again, I believe that what does not kill you makes you stronger. Now I'm just so happy again and so smiley. I'm having a great time off the court. I'm having an awesome time on the court. Everything is perfect again.
    "I had some very low moments when I felt I pretty much hit rock bottom. But I kept my head up and I just wanted to win some matches again and have some good memories on court again. That's what drove me every single day to go on court, practise hard and try to improve on my game and my physical shape as well."
    This is a final few predicted and the first since 1998 featuring two players not to have won a grand slam. It will be a battle of aggression – and of emotions, too. For all the admirers Lisicki has gained, there have been suggestions that she is less popular with her fellow players, something that was hinted at by Radwanska's frostiness at the net after their semi-final. The talk is that she puts on a show for the cameras. "Well, that's just myself," Lisicki said. "I enjoy myself out there. Why shouldn't I show it? I'm an emotional person. It helps me to stay relaxed, enjoy the game and play my best tennis."
    Her best was too hot for Serena Williams to handle in the fourth round and it may be too much for Bartoli. Lisicki, the first German to reach the final since Steffi Graf lost to Lindsay Davenport in 1999, won their quarter-final two years ago and holds a 3-1 winning record over Bartoli, who will have to return the German's bullets with her own fire and also draw on her experience of the final in 2007. Lisicki, who has hit 39 aces to Bartoli's 12 and whose serves can reach a dizzying 122mph, has never been in this situation before and although she will be widely expected to win there were times in her match against Radwanska when she was hacking like a park player.
    "It's hard to say before the match if it's an advantage or not," Bartoli said. "I'm feeling less stress than I was for my first final, for sure. But Sabine has played some amazing tennis so far. She might be too good for me. I think having the advantage of playing a final already will help me dealing with my nerves.
    "We both hit the ball pretty hard, pretty flat. Sabine is definitely serving faster than me, especially on the first serve. I might take the ball a bit earlier. But obviously we both have the same thing, playing fairly flat and from the baseline and trying to hit some winners. But then of course I have to deal with her level of game." And no one has found a way to do that yet.
    
    
     

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Joey Chestnut eats 69 hot dogs, sets new world record

By Laken Litman 

What’s more American than competing in a hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July?
To over 40,000 people on Coney Island this afternoon, nothing.
On the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues, they witnessed Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif. inhale a record 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes, which won him his seventh straight Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest championship.
He didn’t do it without the help of his girlfriend Neslie, who stood in front of him and yelled at him to eat more.

On the women’s side, Sonya Thomas, who weighs only 100 lbs. and is known as the “Black Widow” of competitive eating, downed almost 37 franks for the win.
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Edward Snowden gets proposal from Anna Chapman

Remember Anna Chapman? She's the ex-Russian spy who looks more like a supermodel. It appears Chapman has eyes for NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

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Ex-Russian spy, Anna Chapman. AP File Photo.

According to Yahoo News, Chapman tweeted yesterday: “Snowden, will you marry me?!” And she didn't stop there. Later she tweeted: “@nsa will you look after our children?”

Snowden remains out of public view, believed to be stuck in a Moscow airport transit area, seeking asylum from one of more than a dozen countries.
Chapman was arrested in New York City in 2010 as part of a Russian spy ring. She was deported as part of a prisoner swap. She currently hosts a TV show in Russia.
Snowden has not replied to Chapman's proposal.

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News/ Barry Manilow: 6 Reasons We Love the Capitol Fourth Crooner

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Barry Manilow: 6 Reasons We Love the Capitol Fourth Crooner

by Nicole Adlman Fri., Jul. 5, 2013 12:09 PM PDT

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Barry Manilow was set to close the show at the PBS' 33rd annual A Capitol Fourth celebration in Washington, D.C. last night and boy, did he ever.
The 70-year-old performed classics, like show-closer "Let Freedom Ring," to a crowd of thousands. The festivities also included a performance from Neil Diamond (who sang "Sweet Caroline" to honor the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing), selections from Lincoln played by the National Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display. This wasn't Manilow's first time headlining the Capitol Fourth presentation—back in 2009 he led the show and was requested this year by popular demand.
We think this smooth crooner is better than ever, and here are a few reasons why:
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1. He's 70 and Still a Smooth Operator: Being a septuagenarian hasn't slowed Manilow down at all. In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Manilow explains his youthful outlook: "I still feel the same way I always have. I'm creative and energetic and never stop. It [being 70] just doesn't make any sense, but frankly I'm just grateful that I'm healthy and working and still got my hair. What more can I ask?"
2. He Dresses Sharp: You can expect the following from Barry: a smart single-button coat and impeccable tailoring. The man knows how to match.
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3. A Manilow Performance Is Always Solid: Last night's immediate performance reviews on social media were glowing, with comments like "@HelenHoldun: Happens every time @BarryManilow's orig song "Let Freedom Ring" + fireworks = goosebumpy patriotism #ACapitolFourth" on Twitter and Facebook.
4. Her Name was Lola... He's the reason "Copacabana (At the Copa)" is in existence. ‘Nuff said.
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5. He Sets Twitter on Fire: Aside from the performance praise, Twitter was a flutter with comments on Barry's visage. While we don't think it's particularly kind to comment on a 70-year-old's outer appearance, we did notice that Manilow's cheeks were looking…smoother…than usual.
6. He's a Legend: Hello?! He's Barry Manilow! That voice speaks for itself.
What did you think of Barry Manilow's Fourth of July showing?

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Denver Nuggets' Disaster Plan with Departure of Andre Iguodala

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Nick Juskewycz

The bottom line is that there are no shooting guards left that are as valuable or diverse as Iggy. The Nuggets are still tied up with almost $52 million in guaranteed money for the 2013-14 season, according to Hoopsworld. There isn’t a lot of flexibility, but there is still a little bit of room left for Denver to make something happen
There is still one guard remaining who stands above the rest—Monta Ellis. The Nuggets are now in serious pursuit of Monta after losing Iguodala, according to RealGM.com.
Acquiring Ellis would be a huge score for Denver in regard to his speed, scoring and passing. He can play in the pick-and-roll, on the fast break and catch fire from three. He can also create his own shot and is superb at finding ways to score at the rim.

Monta is also small for a shooting guard at 6'3", but he’s had experience playing the 2 beside Brandon Jennings in Milwaukee.
That leads to the downside of this. Ellis and Jennings had some good moments and some bad ones. Both guards were scorers and took turns on who was going to be the go-to guy.
Ellis would be in the same situation with Lawson.
Granted Lawson and Iggy were both scorers to a certain extent, but they were both completely different types of players. Ellis is more similar to Lawson than Iguodala in regard to their statistics, physical size and getting by defenders with their speed.
Brian Shaw would need to come up with another scheme than the dribble-drive motion offense for a starting lineup of Lawson, Ellis, Danilo Gallinari (once he recovers from his ACL injury), Kenneth Faried and JaVale McGee. There would need to be a stronger emphasis on pick-and-rolls in creating mismatches along with getting Ellis the ball off of baseline screens and curls.
It’s not that Ellis and Lawson can’t coexist, but it is a challenge and a learning process. Lawson is signed through the 2016-17 season, and Ellis isn't the type of player Denver would sign for just one or two years.
If Shaw has a plan for the two, it has the potential to be one of the most dangerous backcourts in the NBA.

Option B: Sign Gary Neal

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According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Gary Neal is unlikely to sign with the San Antonio Spurs after they landed Marco Belinelli. Neal is a restricted free agent and was extended his qualifying offer, but he has been offered more money from other teams, according to Stein and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com.
While Neal won't provide the rebounding, passing or explosiveness that Iguodala can, he would be an excellent deep threat and solid defender on the perimeter.
Just ask the Miami Heat.

Neal is entering his fourth season and has averaged a steady 9.7 points in 21.4 minutes in his career. If he worked his way into the starting five with Denver and saw around 27 minutes, Neal could be that consistent and dangerous outside threat the Nuggets needed last season.
Denver will already have Lawson, Gallinari, Faried and McGee as the other four starters that can play effectively in transition. Putting Neal into that mix as someone who can float to the wing while the others attack will give the opposing transition defense nightmares.
This gives the Nuggets a third player at the 2, with the others being Evan Fournier and rookie Erick Green. Then Brian Shaw has a chance to see these guys develop and find his best rotation as the season progresses.
It’s not ideal, but Neal fits on this team.

Looking Ahead

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After a decent NBA draft, the Nuggets are not executing any of their game plans in free agency. It’s not like the Cleveland Cavaliers banking on LeBron James coming back to Cleveland in 2010, but the Nuggets needed Iguodala to stick around given his late decision.
Now with Golden State getting even better—and the Houston Rockets acquiring Dwight Howard, which he confirmed via Twitter—the Nuggets are falling behind in the West.
Scoring Ellis would help Denver catch up.
The Nuggets front office has made some drastic changes in the last month, but it must step its game up quickly.

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Murray, Djokovic to meet in Wimbledon final

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Andy Murray after he reeled off five straight games to take control of a Wimbledon semifinal that hadn't been going his way.
Then chair umpire Jake Garner made an announcement: They were going to stop play to close the roof on Centre Court.
Murray pointed skyward, where the late-evening light was still shining brightly enough to play.
"This is an outdoor tournament," he complained. "I don't understand these rules."
Players rarely win these sort of arguments and Murray was no exception. But instead of letting it ruin his evening, he came back after a half-hour break and closed the deal against No. 24 Jerzy Janowicz to make the Wimbledon final for the second straight year. Murray is one win from becoming the first British man since 1936 to win the home country tournament.
"Winning Wimbledon would be a huge achievement for any tennis player," Murray said. "Winning Wimbledon is pretty much the pinnacle of the sport."
Murray won 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday and figures to be the fresher player when he meets No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final Sunday — the third time they've met in a Grand Slam final over the past 10 months. They've split the last two, with Murray winning a five-setter at the U.S. Open last year and Djokovic winning in four sets in Australia to open the 2013 major season.
The reason for the lateness of Murray's match was the way Djokovic's win over No. 8 Juan Martin del Potro went down. It was a 4 hour, 43 minute affair, a record for a Wimbledon semifinal. It was a back-and-forth, bone-wearying 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory that was supposed to be the undercard on the day's schedule but turned out to be something much better.
"One of the most epic matches I've played in my life," Djokovic said.
It was filled with huge groundstrokes, long rallies and plenty of touches of good humor from a couple of players who have long had ample respect for each other.
In the end, though, it was these words from del Potro that summed things up: "I hit many winners in one point, and always, the ball comes back."

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Mixing offense with his best-in-the-world counterpunching, Djokovic slid on the dried-out grass behind the baseline, did the splits a few times and repeatedly returned del Potro's serves that reached up to 130 mph. He finished with 80 winners over a match that encompassed 368 points.
Djokovic has won 10 of his last 12 five-setters; del Potro lost his fifth consecutive match that's gone the distance.
The key moment in the deciding set Friday came down to conditioning.
Leading 4-3 and receiving at 15-all, Djokovic hit a drop shot-lob combo to close out a breathtaking 22-shot rally. Del Potro dropped his hands onto his knees and clearly hadn't regained his wind on the next point, when he sliced an easy backhand into the net. Two points later, Djokovic had the break, and the 5-3 lead.
He saved a break point in the final game by hitting an off-balance drop shot winner off a del Potro service return that clipped the net cord. Two points after that one, Djokovic had his 53rd career win on grass.
"When you feel good physically, when you know you're fit and you don't feel a huge fatigue, that gives you mental confidence, obviously," Djokovic said.
Though Murray dropped the first set, then an early break in the third, his match against Janowicz, the first Polish man to make a Grand Slam semifinal, was a bit anticlimactic, both from a quantity and quality standpoint.
Not that anybody in Britain cares.
Murray carries the hopes of his country with him every time he steps foot on the grass at Wimbledon.
He's put a lot behind him since he appeared in last year's final and lost to Roger Federer. He won the Olympic gold medal on Centre Court, then followed that with his U.S. Open victory to end Britain's 76-year drought for a male Grand Slam trophy winner.

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Dwight Howard will join Houston Rockets

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Dwight Howard will join Houston Rockets

After 20 months of twists and turns in the Dwight Howard saga, he made a decision on where he will play next season, the Houston Rockets.
"I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets," Howard tweeted. "I feel its the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I'm looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best."
Howard's deal with Houston is worth $88 million over four years. If he had stayed with the Lakers he could've made another $30 million and one more season.
Late Friday evening, Howard had changed his twitter avatar to him wearing a Rockets uniform.
Howard informed all the teams in the running of his decision one at a time, with the Lakers coming later in the day.
"We have been informed of Dwight's decision to not return to the Lakers. Naturally we're disappointed," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. "However, we will now move forward in a different direction with the future of the franchise and, as always, will do our best to build the best team possible, one our great lakers fans will be proud to support. To Dwight, we thank him for his time and consideration, and for his efforts with us last season. We wish him the best of luck on the remainder of his NBA career."
For all the allure of the Lakers that he was so excited about after the trade that brought him to Los Angeles in the summer of 2012, Howard ultimately went with the team that gave him the best chance to win a championship now rather than later.
The Rockets had gone to great lengths to clear the way for his arrival, remaking their roster and offering a chance to partner with James Harden on the team that went 45-37 last season and pushed his former Oklahoma City Thunder team to six games in a first-round playoff loss.
After being traded from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-team deal a year ago, Howard entered the summer unsure of what he might do because of the awful Lakers season that had unfolded.
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His partnership with Kobe Bryant never went as planned, nor did his recovery from back surgery in April 2012 that hindered his play for most of the season.
The five-team race between the Rockets, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks included lengthy meetings with each team in Los Angeles this week that not only would determine his final destination but also slow a free agency period that should speed up now that his decision is known.
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The practice of superstars pushing their way to greener pastures is hardly a unique concept in today's NBA, but Howard's was in a class all its own because of the seemingly endless twists and turns and his infamous indecisiveness.
With word long having spread about his growing unhappiness in Orlando during the lockout, his first public request came during training camp in December 2011.
He had taken the Magic to new heights, as they went from 21 wins the season before he was taken first overall out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in 2004 to 36 wins in his rookie season. Then, starting in 2006, they went on a run of six consecutive playoff appearances that included an NBA Finals loss to the Lakers in 2009 and a conference finals loss to the Boston Celtics in 2010.
Howard has won three NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards, was known as the best center in the game, and had a fun-loving image that would be battered throughout the year to come.
But Howard wanted more, to play on the sort of stage that would help him become an icon of the sporting world. That was the word he so often came back to with those closest to him, and the one he had written on a sheet of paper that was taped to the bedroom mirror of his Bel Air home as a reminder: "Icon."
So his list of preferred destinations would soon be widely known, with the then-soon-to-be Brooklyn Nets a clear favorite and the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks seen as distant backup options. There were months of trade talk updates, both real and contrived, followed by the surreal All-Star weekend in Orlando in which Howard was the host who had one foot out the door. It was the perfect storm of media madness, with Howard facing relentless questioning about his future while trying to explain the difference between loving a town and loving a team.
As the March 2012 trade deadline neared, the Nets were closing in on a deal and it seemed Howard's vision of pairing with point guard Deron Williams in Brooklyn would become reality. Until, of course, Howard made the stunning and puzzling decision that complicated it all.
By deciding to opt in with the Magic for last season – a choice he credited to loyalty that also allowed him to keep open the possibility of a five-year maximum contract as opposed to four – the "Dwightmare" was painfully prolonged.
It would all unravel a month later with the most memorable moment of them all, when then-Magic coach Stan Van Gundy candidly told the local media that Howard wanted him fired and, seconds later, felt the affectionate embrace of Howard as he walked up unknowingly and draped his right arm around his coach.
A month later, Van Gundy and then-general manager Otis Smith were ousted. Three months later, after the Nets' possibility had come and gone countless times, Howard was dealt to the Lakers in the four-team trade that seemed to answer the questions about his future.

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Solar Energy: Advantages of Solar Power

By Mohamad Amin 

There are several benefits worth considering when it comes to solar energy and offers everything. There are many benefits of solar energy compared to oil. Not only will that solar energy benefit your portfolio, but also environmental benefits. However, there are two side of everything in this world, advantages and disadvantages, and there is a list of the disadvantages of solar energy to accompany the list of benefits.
Advantage: Solar energy is a renewable resource. This means that even if you do not use the power of the sun at night or on cloudy days and stormy, we can always count on the morning sun is reflected as a source of constant and consistent power.
Disadvantage: Solar cells and photovoltaic modules, which are required to use the energy from the sun is often very expensive when first order.
Advantage: oil, most of those currently in power in your house is not a renewable resource. This means that when the oil is gone, long gone and we have no power or energy.
Disadvantage: It cannot be used during a thunderstorm, on a cloudy day or night. This limits the amount of electricity can be saved for the next few days. Perhaps, maybe someday, we will use oil to power up our home electricity.
Advantage: Solar cells are absolutely no noise at all. You do not have a sound to extract usable energy from the sun. On the other hand, the huge machines to pump oil, therefore, very strong and very impractical.
Advantage: Harnessing solar energy creates no pollution. That may be the most important advantage that solar energy is much more convenient than oil. Burning oil releases greenhouse gases harmful carcinogens and carbon dioxide in the valuable air.
Advantage: Very little maintenance is required for solar cells in operation. No moving parts in a solar cell that makes it impossible to have critical damage. The solar cells tend to the attention of a good time with a yearly cleaning period.
Advantage: solar panels and solar lighting seems too expensive for first time buyer, but ultimately will save you money. After all, you must at all costs, to use the power of the sun. Unfortunately, to pay for expensive oil is a possibility and the cost is rising steadily. Why pay for expensive power when you can use for free?
 
Advantage: In general, solar panels and products like it are very easy to install. Sun, cables and power sources are not generally required to use the naked eye.
Advantage: Solar energy technology improving steadily over time, as human beings, we have start understand the benefits of this amazing technology. As our declining oil reserves, it is for us to find alternative sources of energy is still significant. Using solar energy, helps us to reserve the beauty of our world to our next generation.

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Solar Energy Renewable Resources

By Masih Mark

Now a days we are experiencing a fast growing awareness that our natural energy resources, because they have been used in recent years, probably will not last long and that energy markets are exposed to more rapid development, some for political reasons and others, because of climate changing.
Solar energy is a renewable source of sustainable energy, as inexhaustible, unlike fossil fuels which are very limited. This is also a non-polluting sources of energy and emits no greenhouse gases in the production of electricity. The electricity produced by the sun can complete all or part of energy consumption. Using solar energy means lower energy bills and save money. Also has a photovoltaic solar panel add value to your home, are low maintenance and unobtrusive. Germany is world leader for solar electricity generated.
Why choose solar power?
Australia is the luckiest country in the world. Our geography gives us the opportunity to use the most natural, sustainable and clean energy in our homes - the energy from the sun.
Solar thermal applications are the most widely used category of solar power technology. This technology uses the sun's heat for water heating, ventilation, space heating and many other applications.
Solar energy is not a new concept, was introduced to the global public many years ago and successfully implemented in various parts of the world in various ways, means that solar energy has met many people, but not yet popular as they should, as a cheap source to replace other energy. Solar energy from sunlight directly projected on the ground or from giant wind turbines free fro us to use, to be manipulated for our needs, and almost anyone can done this, anywhere, All they need to know is a technology,knowledge and how to apply.

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DIY Solar Power Kits - Affordable Solar Energy Solutions

By Jon Osbourne 

In recent times there has been a lot of talk about solar power kits. Solar power Kits are essentially guides which show you how to build your own solar panels. Why would you want to build your own solar panels? You ask? Read on to find out why...
Solar energy is without a doubt today's number alternative energy candidate. This is because it is easily accessible and has many years of research put into it. And in terms of sustainable, efficient and usable energy, solar is hands down the best energy source around.
Solar energy is extremely environmentally friendly in all stages of its lifecycle from generation to harvesting, from production to consumption there are no pollutants or environmentally damaging emissions produced.
Many homeowners would love nothing more than to implement solar energy, after it is free energy from the sun. So what stops all of us from changing over to solar? Well I'm sure it's of no surprise to you that the answer is a financial one. Regular off the shelf retail solar panels systems are extremely expensive to purchase and have installed, even with government rebates a solar installation that supplies enough energy to power the average household will cost into the many thousands of dollars.
It is imperative as we move forward into the future that we find a cheap sustainable, environmentally friendly source that is accessible to all of us. This is why solar power kit solutions are such a brilliant development, at a cost of just $200 for materials and $50 for a guide, solar power kits provide an affordable solution.
Solar power kits can be found online, there are now quite a lot of manufacturers promoting diy solar energy, but you need to make sure you purchase one that clearly lays out all the materials you need and provide a blueprint to follow in order to successfully build your own homemade solar panels.
If you are in doubt as to what solar power kit to buy there is a link below to an invaluable resource that reviews the three leading solar panel kits side by side and should help you make a decision.
As we move ahead into worsening economic times, not to mention worsening global warming forecasts, its critical we find a safe, clean and cheap energy source, solar energy is that choice and solar power kits provide a way for all of us to start moving away from traditional energy sources.
So if you are ready to step forward and implement your own home made energy system at home head over to the links below and get to work on your own solar power kit today.

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The Advantages of a Solar Energy Car

By Alex A George 

Though solar-charged vehicles, such as solar boats, are widespread and commercially available, solar cars have yet to become a practical day-to-day transportation device. These vehicles are primarily manufactured for racing competitions and engineering exercises, and are often sponsored by government agencies.
A solar car works on the same principle as a house powered by solar panels. Photovoltaic cells (made up of semiconductors that absorb the light), which harness the energy from the sun and convert it into electricity, are placed on the car. Some solar cars direct the electricity straight to an electric motor and some use the obtained electricity to fuel a battery that runs the car's motor. If solar energy is used to power all of the vehicle's propulsion, that means that the car will continuously run on it and you do not need to spend another penny on fuel.
But still, how can you drive a solar car by night? Solar energy car designers are striving to improve the mileage this transportation device could get, by installing a solar roof that provides electricity for the engine while the sunlight is abundant, but kick it to the battery once it goes down.
One major benefit when it comes to solar powered cars is that they work silently and produce no noise pollution.
The energy that comes from the sun is free and has unlimited lifespan, but solar panels don't and they don't come very cheap. Nevertheless, the prices for solar panels have been declining and as the technology evolves, it will become an affordable technology for almost anyone. Also, the lifespan of a solar module is of approximately 30 years, which is more than enough considering the lifespan of a regular car.
A solar powered car is gasoline independent, thus it will help protect our budget as well as the environment. Driving a regular car is the most air-polluting act, while driving a solar powered car that is very quiet, very low maintenance, has zero harmful emissions and does not need expensive fuels is the best option. Though it will take time until solar energy cars can be used on a large scale, it is still a very promising alternative to regular cars.
As technology advances and improves the performance of solar powered cars, someday soon we may be able to purchase one at the nearest car dealer. The facts are if we want to carry on driving cars in the future we will have to start using an alternative power sources, due to the fact oil is running out and becoming too expensive.

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