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Lillard crashes the NBA Draft party, Sixers get Harkless, Moultrie
By John McMullen
Newark, NJ - Outsiders are rarely welcomed into the VIP Room at the local nightclub.
That's the partitioned off area typically enclosed by fixed walls along with a
velvet rope and only the rich and famous need apply.
Coming into the 2012 NBA Draft there was a chance that 30 percent of the first
round would feature players from either Kentucky or North Carolina, two
traditional powerhouses and the very definition of the privileged in the world
of college basketball. In fact, you could call those two programs the one
percent of college hoops.
The equivalent of a VIP Room at a television event is the "green room" and
the NBA annually invites a number of the top prospects to sit in its special
area set aside for them, along with their families and agents.
This season, the consensus No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Davis, was given the
special treatment along with his teammate at Kentucky, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.
The Tar Heels' Harrison Barnes, Tyler Zeller and John Henson were also there
along with players from other college basketball factories like Kansas (Thomas
Robinson), Florida (Bradley Beal), Syracuse (Dion Waiters), UConn (Andre
Drummond and Jeremy Lamb), Washington (Terrence Ross), Wisconsin (Meyers
Leonard) and Duke (Austin Rivers).
Sticking out like a sore thumb among all that talent from the marquee schools
was one of the 99 percent, point guard Damian Lillard of Weber State.
No Lillard didn't win a contest while drinking Sprite or wearing adidas, he
crashed the party with talent the NBA simply could not ignore.
The Oakland native first burst onto the scene at the NBA Scouting Combine
in Chicago where ESPN's Chad Ford proclaimed him the star of the annual get
together.
Since the combine, Lillard's stock continued to rise, so much so that he
became a lock to go among the first 14 picks with some expecting Portland to
pounce at No. 6.
Despite having options available like Barnes and Drummond, the Trail Blazers
pulled the trigger and Lillard became the first player taken out of Weber
State since Willard Sojourner was selected 20th overall by the Bulls in 1972.
"I would be lying if I said I expected to be here last year," Lillard said.
"But I'm honored, man, just to be drafted that high coming from where I come
from, the school that I come from. I'm just so thankful to be in this
situation."
Lillard, 21, finished his four-year career at Weber State with averages of
18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.25 steals. He spent most of his
last two years in the Big Sky Conference scoring and placed second in the
nation last season with 24.6 points per game.
Despite that offensive acumen Lillard's size and ball-handling skills have NBA
scouts projecting him at the point.
"He's a scoring point guard who can get inside, and he's improved his three-
point shooting," NBA scouting director Ryan Blake said. "He's a great free
throw shooter; he's versatile as a scorer; he uses the pick-and-roll well; and
he can finish in traffic."
Virtually all of the criticism hounding Lillard hinges on two things, the
level of competition he faced at the college level and the fact he will arrive
in the NBA with little conventional point guard experience. That didn't
dissuade Blake, however.
"When you have someone with good size, good strength, good speed and you have
someone who can shoot the ball and play defense, that's just a great package,"
he said.
Lillard himself took on the lack of competition issue, pointing to a few
current NBA stars that have already made the jump and excelled.
"It doesn't bother me," the Blazers new quarterback said of the criticism.
"You've got a guy like George Hill (who played at IUPUI) that's having a lot
of success in the league and he played at the same level I played at. Same
size, similar skill set.
"Steve Nash played at Santa Clara. There are a lot of mid-major guys -- Norris
Cole -- in the league and they are showing the level of competition really
isn't a big deal."
Cole certainly showed an upside in Miami during his rookie season but you want
more than potential out of the sixth pick in the draft. Meanwhile, as good as
Hill has been at times in both San Antonio and Indiana, he still hasn't proven
himself as a full-time starter.
Maybe the two MVPs Nash has collected is a bit much to hope for but a few All-
Star appearances are not.
Lillard heads to Rip City as Neil Olshey's first draft choice with the team as
the new general manager attempts to inject some life into a franchise ravaged
by injuries. Brandon Roy and Greg Oden are both distant memories after injury
plagued stays in the Pacific Northwest while All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge is
recovering from season-ending hip surgery.
Lillard will be the face of a nucleus which includes Aldridge as well as
emerging wingman Nicolas Batum and the team's other first round pick, Leonard,
who was selected at No. 11.
"We're really happy with the way this year's draft unfolded for us," said
Olshey. "We had the opportunity to acquire the best two players at their
position who will help us move the needle and fit nicely into our emerging
roster. Now we quickly shift gears to be very aggressive in free agency."
Unhook the velvet rope Portland, a VIP is on his way.
2012 NBA DRAFT PICK-BY-PICK ANALYSIS:
1. - New Orleans Hornets - Anthony Davis (Kentucky), Power Forward (6-10, 220)
- Maybe the biggest no-brainer since the Cavs took LeBron in 2003. The
Hornets truly won the lottery, cashing in on a 13.7 percent chance to move
up from the fourth spot to land Davis, a player who is regarded as the only
can't miss prospect in this year's draft.
"I'm excited about having the chance to work with Anthony," said Hornets coach
Monty Williams. "We have added an incredibly talented, athletic big man with
great length who is also a proven winner. In getting to know him, he's also a
high-character kid and someone I look forward to helping develop further."
The "Unibrow" will enter the NBA as an elite defender and shot blocker who
still has a long way to go offensively. He has the athleticism and skills,
however, since he spent most of his youth playing on the perimeter before a
massive growth spurt in high school.
"A great feeling, great experience," Davis said after being drafted, "I've
wanted this all my life, so it's finally here. To be drafted No. 1 overall
means a lot to me. I just can't wait to get down there and start to play."
2 - Charlotte Bobcats -? Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Kentucky), Small Forward
(6-7, 215) - It turned out to be back-to-back Wildcats, the first time in NBA
Draft history players from the same team were picked 1-2. Gilchrist, who
attended the same New Jersey High School (St. Patrick) which produced last
year's top pick, Kyrie Irving, as well as Al Harrington and Samuel Dalembert
plays with exceptional heart and energy. MKG is a strong, athletic wing player
who possesses a high basketball IQ and projects as a lockdown defender at the
NBA level. He's not and never will be an elite scorer, however.
"I just want to play for the Charlotte Bobcats," Gilchrist said. "That's what
I want to do right now."
3.- Washington Wizards - Bradley Beal (Florida), Shooting Guard (6-4, 210) -
Cleveland was desperately trying to trade up to pair Beal with Kyrie Irving.
Instead the Wizards get to pencil him in next to John Wall. Beal, a smooth
shooter who also can get to the rim, looks like a perfect compliment to Wall
and should solidly the backcourt in the nation's capital for years to come.
"Whatever coach wants me to do and whatever role he puts me in, I'm willing to
do whatever it takes to win," said Beal, who was celebrating his 19th
birthday."I'm not going to come in and just try to force the issue. I'm going
to try to come in and try to feel things out and get to know the vets a little
bit."
4. - Cleveland Cavaliers - Dion Waiters (Syracuse), Shooting Guard (6-5, 215)
- The Cavs missed out on Beal and likely threw out their backs reaching for
Waiters, the sixth man at Syracuse. Waiters had pulled out of a number of pre-
draft interviews after getting a "promise" from a certain team believed to be
the Raptors at No. 8. His stock continued to rise but this is way too early
for a guy who played just 24 minutes a night at the college level.
"We knew we needed to add scoring and more playmaking and we were able to do
that with Dion," said Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant. "He's an
aggressive, athletic, explosive player that is a great fit for our team."
5. - Sacramento Kings -? - Thomas Robinson (Kansas), Power Forward (6-8, 240)
- The Kings luck out getting the safest player outside of Davis in this draft.
Robinson is the rare college player who will arrive in the pros with an NBA-
ready body. He doesn't have the height teams covet these days, but the
wingspan is there and the Kansas product is a high-energy, low-risk player who
brings a lunch pail mentality to the dance.
"I really didn't know where I was going to end up but it's a bit of a
surprise," Robinson said of being taken by the Kings. "I didn't work out for
Sacramento at all, I probably talked to them once. But I'm here so I'm
meant to be here."
6.- Portland Trail Blazers - Damian Lillard (Weber State), Point Guard (6-2,
195) - Even with Harrison Barnes and Andre Drummond on the board, the Blazers
didn't waiver and took the Weber State product. Although a scorer in college,
NBA scouts think Lillard's skill set is tailor-made for running the pick-and-
roll, a necessity in today's NBA.
7. - Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes (North Carolina), Small Forward
(6-8, 220) - The Warriors get the athletic, small forward they were so
desperate for, although it's an offensive-minded one. Barnes is a good spot-up
jump shooter who could excel in the often-forgotten- about mid-range game and
flash out to the 3-point line for Mark Jackson.
"I always had a lot of respect for him when he was an analyst," Barnes said of
his new coach. "I got a chance to talk with him a bit in Chicago (at the
scouring combine) a little bit, just talking basketball. And it was a great to
see how much a player's coach he is."
8. - Toronto Raptors -? Terrence Ross (Washington), Shooting Guard (6-6, 200)
- It's pretty clear Toronto wanted a wing player and took the best one
remaining on the board. An excellent shooter, Ross has great size and
athleticism for the wing. He shoots the ball confidently and has great
mechanics on his jumper with range out to the 3-point line.
"It's going to be fun," Ross said of playing with DeMar DeRozan and new center
Jonas Valanciunas, the team's first round pick from a year ago. "DeMar is
going to help me a lot. He's the best they have. Having another rookie
(Valanciunas) will help me and help him at the same time."
9. - Detroit Pistons - Andre Drummond (Connecticut), Center (6-11, 270)
- The Pistons knew they would be in a nice spot to find a defensive big man to
team up with the ascending Greg Monroe. They thought it would be John Henson
but Drummond fell and Joe Dumars jumped.
"He's a player with good size and physical tools and we look forward to seeing
him grow within our organization," Dumars said.
Drummond is probably the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in this year's draft.
The physical gifts are certainly there with the big man, who has the size,
power and athleticism to excel, especially as a defender, That said Drummond
is not even close offensively and his motor has been questioned.
"I know we'll build a great team chemistry right away," Drummond said.
"(Detroit) is a great organization and the fans are great up there. I just
can't wait to be a part of that team."
10. - New Orleans Hornets - Austin Rivers (Duke), Combo Guard (6-4, 203) -
After going big with Davis, it was time to get a legitimate point guard in
NOLA and the Hornets went with Doc Rivers' kid, 29 years after Doc himself
went in the second round.
"This is who we wanted (at number 10)," Hornets GM Dell Demps said. "We were
impressed by him during his workout and we're excited to bring Austin to New
Orleans."
Austin, a nice-sized combo guard, figures to fit into the rotation very early.
Most scouts aren't sure he's a point guard, however, and he must improve as a
defender.
"This is an amazing opportunity," Rivers said. "Coach Monty Williams is a
great coach. Anthony is coming. They have a great city. I'm looking forward
to going there and working hard."
11. - Portland Trail Blazers - Meyers Leonard (Illinois), Center (7-foot, 245)
- The Blazers needed to add more size and a solid defensive presence after
getting Lillard and Leonard is an athletic big who needs to add a little
strength.
"Obviously with Portland they have LaMarcus at the 4 and I'm going to have to
come in and prove myself first and foremost," Leonard said. "But knowing that
I have an opportunity in front of me to quite possibly start or just even be a
factor is a great feeling."
12. - Houston Rockets - Jeremy Lamb (Connecticut), Shooting Guard (6-5,
190) - The Rockets got this pick from Milwaukee in the Samuel Dalembert
trade. Lamb projects as perhaps the best pure scorer in the draft and could be
a nice replacement for Kevin Martin, who is on the trading block.
"I can stretch the floor," Lamb said when asked about his game "You know I can
add scoring and also contribute on the defensive end."
13. - Phoenix Suns - Kendall Marshall (North Carolina), Point Guard
(6-4, 197) -? This may signal the end of the Steve Nash-era in the desert.
Marshall projects is the? best natural point guard in this year's draft since
Lillard was more of a scorer in the Big Sky. A natural floor leader who
understands how to control the flow of a game, UNC coach Roy Williams called
him the best passer he's ever coached.
"We are ecstatic," said Suns general manager Lance Blanks. "Looking at our
board and who was there at the 13th pick, that was the guy we were targeting
all along. Kendall represents where we are as an organization. Don't read too
far into this as far as free agency-he represents everything we want to be
about, as a player and as a person. He's a winner."
14. - Milwaukee Bucks - John Henson (North Carolina), Power Forward (6-10,
220) -? Carolina's Henson is a slight guy with a major league defensive
presence who needs to add polish to his is offensive game. There is no
question that he needs to add strength also, but he can destroy half-court
sets with a 7-foot-4 wingspan.
"You want to find ways to get on the court whether it's you're defense or shot
blocking. I'm in good hands (with coach Scott Skiles)," Henson said. "I'm
excited to get this started and get to Milwaukee."
15. - Philadelphia 76ers - Maurice Harkless (St. John's), Small Forward (6-8,
220) - You can never have enough small forwards in Philly evidently but this
was a prudent move for a team which could have made a big mistake by assuming
Tyler Zeller was the answer in the middle. Harkless has great size for the 3
and a big upside as a scorer.
"I showed teams how hard I work and how hard I compete," Harkless said. "A lot
of teams didn't think I could shoot the ball and I showed the teams I could
shoot the ball really well. I think I just left a good impression on
Philadelphia."
16.- Houston Rockets - Royce White (Iowa State), Combo Forward (6-8, 250) -
White could be a steal at least offensively. He's a lottery-level, unique
talent who loves to drive and dish but needs time to develop his defensive
game at the next level.
17. - Dallas Mavericks (picking for the Cleveland Cavaliers) - Tyler Zeller
(North Carolina), Center (7-foot, 240) - The Cavs traded No. 24 and two early
second round picks for Zeller, a legitimate center who moves well for his
size, and swingman Kelenna Azubuike. Zeller needs to add strength so he can
hold up on the blocks at the defensive end. Getting the UNC big man, however,
should enable Anderson Varejao to play more minutes at power forward, his
natural position.
"We needed another big man that can shoot, rebound, defend and get up and down
the court with our style of play," Grant said. "We were able to do that with
Tyler and we feel he is also a great fit for our team."
18. - Houston Rockets - Terrence Jones (Kentucky), Combo Forward (6-8, 245) -
Jones is a powerfully built combo forward who took a back seat to Davis and
Kidd- Gilchrist on an ultra-talented Kentucky team. He is a nice option here.
Despite his size,Jones relies too much on the jumper and should consider
attacking the basket a bit more. He looks like a power forward and plays like
a small forward.
19. - Orlando Magic - Andrew Nicholson (St. Bonaventure), Power Forward -
(6-9, 225) - The best Bonnie since Bob Lanier. Nicholson should gain major
minutes early thanks to a high basketball IQ and solid athleticism.
"We are excited to have Andrew (Nicholson) join our Orlando Magic family,"
said general manager Rob Hennigan. "We feel he embodies the types of values
that will put him in a position to achieve success here.? He's a humble, high
character player, who's committed to working hard and playing within a team
concept. We are intrigued by his cerebral, instinctual approach to the game."
20. - Denver Nuggets -? Evan Fournier (France), Swingman (6-6, 190) - The
first international goes a little higher than most expected but Fournier is a
very crafty player who might give Denver an interesting scoring option from
the wing.
"I'm a slasher, kind of like (Manu) Ginobili," Fournier said when talking
about his game. "I can charge to the basket and finish around the rim. I think
that's my biggest strength."
21. - Boston Celtics - Jared Sullinger (Ohio State), Power Forward (6-8,
260) - You could see this shaping up. A smart organization taking a smart
player who fell due to a balky back. It's certainly worth rolling the dice
here. A lottery level talent, the risk-reward ratio is off the charts with
Sullinger at 21.
22. - Boston Celtics - Fab Melo (Syracuse), Center (7-foot, 255) - Boston
hasn't had a legitimate center since shipping Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma
City and Melo could be the answer, projecting as a Perkins-type player,
limited offensively but solid as a defender.
23. - Atlanta Hawks - John Jenkins (Vanderbilt), Combo Guard (6-4, 212) - The
best pure shooter in the draft, Jenkins may not have the athleticism to be
much more than a specialist at the NBA level.
"John can really shoot, plays hard and is a competitive kid," said Hawks
general manager Danny Ferry. "Having a guy out there who can space the floor
for our core group will make everything function better when he's on the
court."
"We're very happy John was available at number 23, and we were able to get
him," added Hawks head coach Larry Drew. "He can really come off screens, and
needs just a little bit of daylight to get his shot off. He has terrific
range, and when you play against guys like that who can shoot the ball, it
just gives you another weapon."
24. - Cleveland Cavaliers (drafting for Dallas) - Jared Cunningham (Oregon
State) Combo Guard (6-4, 190) - With Jason Kidd and Jason Terry both
unrestricted free agents, Dallas got a little security here with
Cunningham, a slasher who can give the Mavs minutes at either guard position.
The jumper must improve, however.
25. - Memphis Grizzlies - Tony Wroten Jr.(Washington), Point Guard (6-6, 203)
- A left-handed, athletic point guard with imposing size. Wroten needs to
improve his decision making and jump shot to succeed at the NBA level. There
have been a lot of comparisons to Rajon Rondo because of Wroten's freaky
athleticism but that's a stretch.
26. - Indiana Pacers -? Miles Plumlee (Duke), Power Forward (6-11, 250) - An
athletic big man with incredible leaping ability, Plumlee doesn't have great
basketball instincts and likely projects as a 15- to 20-minute backup.
27. - Miami Heat (drafting for Philadelphia) - Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi
State), Power Forward (6-10, 235) - The Sixers gave up the 45th pick (LSU
center Justin Hamilton) and a protected future first round pick to move back
into the first round and get Moultrie, a solid move since Elton Brand is on
his last legs and could be amnestied. Moultrie is a well-rounded big body who
could help early in his career.
28. - Oklahoma City Thunder - Perry Jones (Baylor), Power Forward (6-10, 240)
- The rich get richer here. Early on Jones was considered a possible No. 1
overall pick, so the skills are certainly there, but he never produced
consistently at Baylor and a knee problem scared off a number of teams. He's
more than worth a flyer here for a team that can afford to wait a bit.
"I just wanted the opportunity to play in the NBA," Jones said. "It didn't
really matter where I was picked. I just wanted the chance to play with
somebody and I'm more than happy to play with Kevin Durant. He's my favorite
player."
29. - Chicago Bulls - Marquis Teague (Kentucky), Point Guard (6-2, 190) -
With Derrick Rose recovering from a torn ACL getting a point guard like
Teague, the brother of Atlanta's Jeff Teague, was a prudent move by Chicago.
He will eventually be a? nice 10- to 15-minute option to run things as
Rose's caddy.
30. - Golden State Warriors - Festus Ezeli (Vanderbilt), Center/Power Forward
(6-11, 265) - Ezeli is a big powerful guy still learning the game. He didn't
start playing organized basketball until 2007 and needs to learn how to use
his body more effectively
DRAFT NOTES:
-Davis is only the second player from Kentucky selected with the top overall
pick, joining Wall from 2010. He's the third SEC player taken No.1, after Wall
and Shaquille O'Neal (1992).
-This was the second time in franchise history the Hornets made the number one
selection. In 1991, the then-Charlotte Hornets used the top overall choice to
select UNLV's Larry Johnson, who went on to capture 1991-92 Rookie of the Year
honors. A year later, the Hornets had the second overall pick and selected
Georgetown's Alonzo Mourning. The only other time the franchise selected in
the top three was 1999 when UCLA's Baron Davis was nabbed with the third
overall pick.
-As least one son of a former NBA player has been selected in the last 11 NBA
Drafts: Mike Dunleavy (2002), Luke Walton (2003), Jackson Vroman (2004), Sean
May (2005), Ronnie Brewer (2006), Al Horford (2007), Patrick Ewing Jr. (2008),
Stephen Curry, Gerald Henderson and Austin Daye (2009), Ed Davis (2010), Klay
Thompson and Nolan Smith (2011) and Austin Rivers (2012).
-This year marks the first time two schools have had four players selected in
the first round, Kentucky (Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist, Jones and Teague) and North
Carolina (Barnes, Marshall, Henson and Zeller).
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Friday, June 29, 2012
1 dead, estimated 346 homes burned in Colo. fire
The Waldo Canyon wildfire burns on the side of a mountain above a housing development at the U.S. Air Force Academy north of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed by an out-of-control Colorado wildfire that has forced more than 30,000 people to flee, officials said Thursday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
The Waldo Canyon wildfire burns on the side of a mountain above a housing development at the U.S. Air Force Academy north of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed by an out-of-control Colorado wildfire that has forced more than 30,000 people to flee, officials said Thursday. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
A helicopters flies over as the Waldo Canyon Fire continues to burn Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The wildfire doubled in size overnight to about 24 square miles (62 square kilometers), and has so far forced mandatory evacuations for more than 32,000 residents. (AP Photo/Bryan Oller)
Smoke rises from a wildfire burning in Huntington Canyon near Stuart Guard Station at the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. At least five wildfires burned across Utah on Wednesday, taxing resources as firefighters worked feverishly to gain control, with one in the central part of the state continuing to burn with little containment after destroying at least 56 structures, authorities said. (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Paul Fraughton)
Elili Brown, 10, hands out Girl Scout cookies to firefighters Patrick Komitor, left, and Rod Rogers, right, in the Devil's Thumb Subdivision in Boulder, Colo., on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. A Boulder fire and police spokeswoman said a wildfire burning west of Boulder is now within a mile and a half of the city, and fire managers are competing for resources as three major wildfires continue to burn in Colorado. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Heather Rousseau) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT
Only the foundation remains on a scorched home, front center, as other structures in a development still stand after a wildfire burned through housing subdivisions in the mountains north and west of Colorado Springs, Colo., on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. The wildfire doubled in size overnight to about 24 square miles (62 square kilometers), and has so far forced mandatory evacuations for more than 32,000 residents. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) ? A raging Colorado wildfire that forced tens of thousands to flee has left at least one person dead and has destroyed an estimated 346 homes this week, making it the most destructive fire in the state's history, officials said Thursday.
Police Chief Pete Carey said the remains of one person were found in a home where two people had been reported missing. He didn't elaborate or take questions after making the announcement late Thursday.
From above, the fire's destruction is painfully clear: Rows and rows of houses were reduced to smoldering ashes even as some homes just feet away survived largely intact.
At a meeting Thursday night, Rebekah and Byron Largent learned from lists distributed by authorities that their home was among those that burned Tuesday, their daughter Emma's first birthday.
"Our minds just started sifting through all the memories of that house that we lost that can't be replaced," Rebekah Largent said. She remembered her wedding dress, a grandmother's china, the rocking chair where the couple would sit with Emma.
"Our little girl, our 1-year-old daughter, that's the house that she's lived in the longest. It's just really hard to have lost a lot of the memories connected to that, you know? They just burned," she said.
On one street, all but three houses had burned to their foundations, said Ryan Schneider, whose home was still standing in a neighborhood where 51 others were destroyed.
"I was real happy at first. My wife was happy," he said. "The emotion of seeing the other homes, though, was instant sadness."
The aerial photos showing the scope of one of the worst fires to hit the American West in decades did little to help ease the concerns of many residents who still did not know the fate of homes.
Amid the devastation in the foothills of Colorado Springs, there were hopeful signs. Flames advancing on the U.S. Air Force Academy were stopped and cooler conditions could help slow the fire.
The fire was 15 percent contained Thursday night. The cost of fighting the blaze had already reached $3.2 million.
Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach said the estimate of 346 homes could change. A fire in northern Colorado, which was still burning, destroyed 257 homes and until Thursday was the most destructive in state history.
For now, Bach said, the news of the destruction would make it very difficult for affected residents in the city about 60 miles south of Denver.
"This community is going to surround them with love and encouragement," Bach said.
More than 30,000 people frantically packed up belongings Tuesday night as the flames swept through their neighborhoods.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary at an evacuated home. Belinda Yates and Shane Garrett were being held on charges including second-degree burglary and possession of methamphetamine.
Community officials were planning to begin the process of notifying residents Thursday that their homes were destroyed. For many residents, the official notification was a formality.
Residents recognized their streets on aerial pictures and carefully scrutinized the images to determine the damage. Photos and video from The Associated Press and The Denver Post showed widespread damage.
Colorado Springs, the state's second-largest city, is home to the U.S. Olympic Training Center, NORAD and the Air Force Space Command, which operates military satellites. They were not threatened.
Conditions were still too dicey to allow authorities to begin trying to figure out what sparked the blaze that has raged for much of the week and already burned more than 26 square miles.
President Barack Obama declared a major disaster late Thursday, making federal funding available in Colorado Springs' El Paso County as well as Larimer County, where a fire that erupted two weeks ago killed a woman and destroyed 257 homes.
Obama was to tour fire-stricken areas Friday as hundreds of locals and some tourists who were staying at Red Cross shelters hoped life would return to normal. Others stayed with friends and family.
Bill and Lois Bartlett said they believe their neighborhood was spared but remained wary as they waited at a YMCA shelter set up by the Red Cross.
"I've been through a lot of stuff like this before but not in civilian life," said Bill Bartlett, who flew B-17 bombers during World War II.
His wife Lois said the Red Cross bought them two special cots to make them more comfortable but still found staying at the shelter difficult. "You don't have any privacy. You can't look at TV and get the news," she said.
The weather forecast offered some optimism for firefighters to make progress, with the temperature expected to reach into the mid-80s ? about 5 degrees cooler than Wednesday ? and humidity at 15 to 20 percent, about 5 points higher. Winds were forecast to be 10 to 15 mph.
The fire blackened up to 50 acres along the southwest boundary of the Air Force Academy campus, said Anne Rys-Sikora, a spokeswoman for the firefighters. No injuries or damage to structures ? including the iconic Cadet Chapel ? were reported.
Fort Carson, an Army infantry post about 15 miles from the academy, sent 120 soldiers along with bulldozers and other heavy equipment to help clear a line to stop the fire on the academy. Rys-Sikora said the academy was not getting a disproportionate share of equipment and firefighters.
The Flying W Ranch, a popular tourist attraction near Colorado Springs, was severely damaged in the blaze. But authorities let people into the area to check on cattle. John Hendrix, who volunteers at the Flying W, said 47 animals were accounted for.
"Some of them are pretty scorched up, but they are still there. We didn't lose one," Hendrix said.
Among the fires elsewhere in the West:
? A 72-square-mile wildfire in central Utah has destroyed at least 56 structures and continues to burn with just 20 percent containment, authorities said. Officials expected the damage estimate to rise as they continue their assessment.
? A smaller fire near St. George, Utah, started Wednesday and had grown to 2,000 acres by midnight, forcing some residents to evacuate. The fire was burning about three miles north of Zion National Park. At least eight structures were destroyed.
? Fire crews in southeastern Montana used a break in the weather to dig containment lines around two wildfires that have burned 200 square miles and dozens of homes. The improved conditions led to residents clamoring to be let back in to check their properties and assess the damage, but authorities kept evacuation orders in place for hundreds of people.
? A wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest has grown from about 12,000 acres to 23,000 acres, or nearly 36 square miles, officials said.
? In northern Colorado, about 1,900 people were allowed back into their homes Thursday, more than two weeks after the High Park Fire erupted. The blaze was 85 percent contained. The 257 homes it destroyed was a state record until that figure was eclipsed by the Colorado Springs fire.
Meanwhile, an erratic wildfire gaining steam in western Colorado prompted officials to evacuate homes of about 50 residents south of De Beque as the 10,000-acre blaze threatened to cross Interstate 70 Thursday night, the Bureau of Land Management said.
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Associated Press writers Dan Elliott and Rema Rahman in Denver, Chris Carlson in Colorado Springs, Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyo., Whitney Phillips in Salt Lake City, Matthew Brown in Roundup, Mont., and Matt Volz in Helena, Mont., contributed to this report.
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Researchers hack drones. A science project anyone?
Civilian drones will be easier to hack because most will lack the encrypted GPS carried by military drones, like the Predator shown here.
My son Benjamin once got honorable mention for his science project, which consisted of going to a firing range and seeing whether silk is really bulletproof. The guy at the range smiled upon hearing about what the skinny teenager was up to and said the silk would never stand up to I-forget-what-caliber of bullet.
He was right. The piece of material Benjamin brought to the range didn?t hold its lead. (The shooting range guy pulled the trigger because Benjamin didn?t have his gun license yet. He?s 26 now, and still doesn?t, but he did learn how to drive, in the meantime, but not a stick shift.)
Anyway, his offering blew away all of the volcano projects in his class at Hunter College High School. That was then. In the past 10 years, and, in fact, in the past 10 days, prospects for perversely cool science projects have gotten a lot better.
Case in point: Todd Humphreys and his team from the Radionavigation Lab at the University of Texas at Austin reportedly demonstrated last week in front of Department of Homeland Security officials that it is relatively easy to take control of an airborne drone by hacking into its GPS system. This is not jamming the signal, perhaps what happened to the U.S. drone brought down in Iran. This is ?spoofing,? in which you actually become a ground-based pilot.
The cost to convert a drone ?on the fly? into your own version of the world?s best remote-controlled hobby airplane ever: $1,000, actually, not much more than the list price for a high-end iPad. Right, guns are so nineties.
The worry, of course, is that someone co-opts the technology for something other than science projects?and I don?t mean forest fire surveillance. One drone demo took place over an Austin stadium, according to Fox News, which broke the story. And Humphreys was quoted by Fox: ?What if you could take down one of these drones delivering FedEx packages and use that as your missile? That?s the same mentality the 9-11 attackers had.?
The Department of Homeland Security is supposed to be dealing with all of this, but doesn?t seem to have? gotten very far, hence the rationale for Humphreys? commandeered flyby. Maybe a skinny high school kid can underline some of the vulnerabilities to the public and government officials better than a college professor.
Let?s see what happens from here. At the very least, though, Humphreys? demo is likely to vie with genetically modified bird flu for the top spot on the existential dread list.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Why Should Home Improvement Include Patio Deck Design | Tourist ...
Most times, a patio deck design has seemed a luxurious undertaking that one can do without. Some people still do not appreciate the importance of a well furnished patio deck. But take a moment and think about.
Every home should have a place for absolute relaxation. Avery home needs a place where the children can play with wanton gayness. A place where couples can gaze at the stars as they dream of their companionship and adventure. Every home deserves somewhere unadulterated by informatios and politics. Your home needs a place where you can spend quality time with yourself, with your spouse or with your children.
The need for a patio deck is apparent, if modern day living will leave you unharmed by the stress and strains that sometimes build up to disastrous levels. Daily activities pile up with a multitude of must do?s and deadlines. Schedules are always calling you here and there. Your professional and personal life always seems to have a draconian demand, far more than is healthy. You need to reward yourself with a moment of reflection and natural serenity, a moment in quiet. That is exactly what a patio deck could give you.
Modern patio deck designs extend to a garden and the relaxation is harnessed not only by the quiet environment by the smells of a natural setting. You can do your meditation out here and get in touch with your inner self. Once in a while, you need to replenish your psyche, to analyze your priorities and think deep into your potential. An articulately designed patio deck, will give you just that.
In your next home improvement plans, plan on designing, furnishing and decorating a perfect patio deck, edged alongside a greenhouse or garden and you will have given yourself perhaps the greatest gift in your entire adult life.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Seven key sources for analyzing the health care decision
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Top 10 Tips For Raising Green Cats and Dogs ? Pet News and Views
By Michele C. Hollow of Pet News and Views
Thinking of going green? Maybe you already live a green lifestyle. How about your pets? You can raise eco-friendly pets by following these 10 simple steps.
1.?Do you have a recycled dog or cat??The first step to going green is adopting a cat, kitten, dog, or puppy from your local animal shelter or rescue group. You can even find purebreds at your local shelter. Between four and five million dogs and cats are put down each year at animal shelters across the country. Imagine the good you will do for the dog or cat you adopt from a shelter.
2.?Spay or neuter your pets.?It?s a good way to reduce the pet overpopulation problem.?
3.?Buy a good quality natural pet food.
4.?Cook for your pets.?If you eat meat and vegetables, share with your pets. Cats are carnivores and need to eat meat. Dogs are omnivores, but do better with a meat based diet. You can supplement their diet with raw carrots, and avoid snacks. For more on?dog diets, click here.
5.?Purchase toys, food bowls, pet beds, and other pet products that are made with natural, organic, or recycled materials.?With pet toys, give your pets one at a time. Your dog or cat may have a ?special? toy. Too many toys around the house often wind up ignored. So, take out that special toy and play with your pet.
6.?Buy biodegradable poop bags, and always clean up after your dogs.
7.?For cats, use a biodegradable litter?made out of corn kernels, pine, or recycled newspaper.
8.?Use eco-friendly cleaning products?that don?t have chemicals.
9.?Recycle cardboard boxes. Cats love to hide and play inside of them.
10.?Buy close to home, and purchase products that don?t have to be replaced often.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Did Obama's Campaign Outsource Work Overseas?
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Sea levels rising on US East Coast much faster than global average
The Atlantic Ocean is rising at an annual rate three times faster than the global average since 1990, according to the US Geological Survey.
In this 2011 photo, a cyclist makes his way past a stranded taxi on a flooded New York City street as Tropical Storm Irene passes through the city. From Cape Hatteras, N.C., to just north of Boston, sea levels are rising much faster than they are around the globe, putting one of the world's most costly coasts in danger of flooding, according to a new study published Sunday.
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EnlargeSea levels are rising much faster along the U.S. East Coast than they are around the globe, putting one of the world's most costly coasts in danger of flooding, government researchers report.
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U.S. Geological Survey scientists call the 600-mile (965-kilometer) swath a "hot spot" for climbing sea levels caused by global warming. Along the region, the Atlantic Ocean is rising at an annual rate three times to four times faster than the global average since 1990, according to the study published Sunday in the journal Nature Climate Change.
It's not just a faster rate, but at a faster pace, like a car on a highway "jamming on the accelerator," said the study's lead author, Asbury Sallenger Jr., an oceanographer at the agency. He looked at sea levels starting in 1950, and noticed a change beginning in 1990.
Since then, sea levels have gone up globally about 2 inches (5 centimeters). But in Norfolk, Virginia, where officials are scrambling to fight more frequent flooding, sea level has jumped a total of 4.8 inches (12.19 centimeters), the research showed. For Philadelphia, levels went up 3.7 inches (9.4 centimeters), and in New York City, it was 2.8 inches (7.11 centimeters).
Climate change pushes up sea levels by melting ice sheets in Greenland and west Antarctica, and because warmer water expands.
Computer models long have projected higher levels along parts of the East Coast because of changes in ocean currents from global warming, but this is the first study to show that's already happened.
By 2100, scientists and computer models estimate that sea levels globally could rise as much as 3.3 feet (1.01 meters). The accelerated rate along the East Coast could add about 8 inches (20 centimeters) to 11 inches (28 centimeters) more, Sallenger said.
"Where that kind of thing becomes important is during a storm," Sallenger said. That's when it can damage buildings and erode coastlines.
On the West Coast, a National Research Council report released Friday projects an average 3-foot (nearly 1-meter) rise in sea level in California by the year 2100, and 2 feet (0.61 meters) in Oregon and Washington. The land mass north of the San Andreas Fault is expected to rise, offsetting the rising sea level in those two states.
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AQUATICS
Houston Swim Club tryouts: The Houston Swim Club, 8307 Augustine, is holding tryouts for girls and boys ages 6 and older.
Dad?s Club aquatics: Dad?s Club, 1006 Voss, holds before- and after-school swim lessons, swim team, water aerobics, masters swim training, lifeguard training and CPR instruction. For information, call 713-461-8577 or e-mail dadsclub@dadsclubswimteam.com.
Swimming tryouts: Houston Cougar Aquatic Sports, a year-round USA Swimming and Diving program at the University of Houston, is holding competitive swimming tryouts. For an appointment or more information, call Mark Taylor at 713-743-9373 or Reed Robelot at 225-270-5587.
New Wave swim club: The New Wave Aquatic Swim club is open to all swimmers who are pool-safe (able to swim a length of the pool comfortably). Children and young adults of all swimming abilities, ages 6-18, are invited to join New Wave Aquatics. New swimmers of all levels are welcome to join at any time.
BASEBALL
South Central Little League Fall Baseball: Fall Ball Training Camp: a training and development program for returning and new players between the ages 5-12. The season runs Sept. 29 ? Nov. 17. More information can be found at www.eteamz.com/scllhouston.
HCYA baseball: The Homeschool Christian Youth Association (HCYA) Eagles seek a few good high school baseball players to complete the roster. Featuring competitive Christian homeschool varsity and junior varsity teams with professional coaching, the Eagles compete against high school teams and in tournaments in Houston and around Texas. Several prior teams have qualified to play in the national Homeschool World Series in Florida against teams from 10 states.
BASKETBALL
Seeking Basketball Player, Post Position: TKO Select 15U boys team is looking for a 6?5? or taller post player for the upcoming season. The player must have a strong work ethic and be able to commit to the program. This is a strong team and we want to add the final element to prepare for next year?s Premier Tournaments. If you meet the requirements and are up to the challenge, contact Coach Matt at 713-376-3890 or email coachmatt@tkoselect.com or visit our website at www.tkoselect.com
Texas All Stars Basketball: Texas All Stars Basketball has openings for experienced players. Boys ages 13-17 are encouraged to call Coach Busby 713-392-4393, e-mail Wobcase@aol.com, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/txyb.
Play Hard classes: Play Hard Youth Sports is registering boys and girls in grades 3-8 for basketball classes. For information, call 832-512-4069.
Basketball clinics: Brentwood?s Lifelong Learning Center will host high school and middle school basketball skills clinics Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. There is a fee involved. The clinics are for boys and girls, and hard work is enforced. The clinics are built on Christian fellowship.
Open gym: Brentwood?s Lifelong Learning Center will host an open gym for high school and middle school basketball players Monday through Thursday (of spring break) from 3-6 p.m. There is no cost. Rules are enforced and boys and girls are welcome.
Players needed: Houston Challengers, a competitive 17 & under basketball team, needs up to three players in all positions. Players must be dedicated with experience and fundamental skills. The season includes competitive summer tournaments and NCAA exposure tournaments. Contact Coach Aguilar at 713-446-8434.
Rice/UH tryouts: Girls and boys ages 11-15 can try out for select basketball teams coached by student athletes from Rice University and the University of Houston.
BOXING
Aztec gym: Aztec Empire Boxing Gym, 742 Telephone Road, one block from Austin High School, accepts boys, girls, men and women from age 5 through adult. Classes are available. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment Saturday and Sunday.Cost is $45 per month; there are no registration fees.
FOOTBALL
Houston Select Football League accepting registration: A Houston football league for middle school boys has made changes and is excited about the new fall season. New team registration and applications are now being accepted. When a team submits the registration form AND pays the deposit it reserves its team name and team colors. That is first come, first served. So, in order to make sure you get the team name and uniform colors you want, please submit the team application as soon as possible. The team applications may be downloaded here: http://www.hsfl.org. The number of teams will be capped at 8 for each division. Applications will be reviewed and the highest quality organizations and coaches will be selected.
Alief Youth Football Seeks Players: Flag, Prep, JV and Varsity football season is here again and the Alief Youth Football Organization is seeking players to join their competitive teams. Practice is held on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, unless there is a scheduled game. Please contact Coach Lynelle Smith at 281-638-0224 or email Lsmith80@sbcglobal.net.
Football, cheerleading: The Fourth Ward Cardinals Youth Football and Cheer Squad Season is on its way for the fall season (youth ages 5-16). For cheer squad, contact LaTarsha Blake at latashadsblake@yahoo.com, and for football, contact Mona Banks at mbanks@coastlinenergy.com, email summerleague2@yahoo.com, or call Chris at 832.628.4949.
Southwest Football League: Preparations are under way for the Southwest Football League (SFL) Fall 2008 season and online registration is ongoing. New players can register online. Registration for the SFL is open to players entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2008. Players entering grades 1-6 who reside in the 77005, 77019, 77025, 77027, 77030, 77096, 77098 and 77401 zip codes are eligible to play in the SFL. There are no zip code restrictions for players entering grades 7-8 in the fall, so players throughout the city are encouraged to sign up for the SFL Senior Division. To find out more information about the SFL and to register for the upcoming season, visit www.sfltx.org.
Football program: There will be a football program for boys ages 5-12 and a cheerleading program for girls ages 5-13 (as of Aug. 1, 2008). Registration will be at 3410 East T.C. Jester, and all fees are due at sign-up (football annual membership is $35 and participation is $75, and includes pants, jersey, socks & helmet decal; cheerleading annual membership is $35). Regular signups are Thursday from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon.
Tejas Youth Football: Tejas Youth Football and Cheer registration is now under way for ages 5-12. Applications are being accepted from organizations for the Fall 2008 season.
GOLF
STPGA junior golf programs: The Southern Texas PGA would like to invite junior golfers ages 7-18 to participate in the 2008 STGPA Academy Sports and Outdoors Junior Golf Programs. The programs are as follows
Junior Links Tour: An instructional program for young players (ages 12-18) that may not be ready for 18-hole events.
Bellaire classes: Monthly youth golf classes are offered by the Bellaire Parks and Recreation Department. Sessions cover grip, stroke, stance, putting and more. Call Buster Adams at 713-662-8285 for details.
Parks and Rec program: The Houston Parks and Recreation Department invites boys and girls ages 7-18 to participate in its year-round junior golf program. The program offers a total of eight, two-week sessions of golf instruction at neighborhood parks across the city. Students will receive free equipment and lessons from PGA professionals. Call 713-264-2100.
Beginner lessons: Pinewood Golf Center offers group and individual golf lessons led by teaching golf professional Gordon Ducoff. The center is off Sam Houston Toll Road.
GYMNASTICS
The Little Gym: A non-competitive, curriculum-based, gymnastics program for children four months to 12 years is being offered in the Champions, Katy, Memorial, Spring and Sugar Land areas. For a free, no-obligation trial class or more information, visit www.thelittlegym.com.
MARTIAL ARTS
Classes: The Sakurambo School of Martial Arts is offering martial arts for youth ages 3 and up at 3000 Blodgett St.
PROGRAMS
Quillian Center: The Quillian Center, a recreational division of First Methodist Church at 10570 Westpark Drive, offers youth sports programs in basketball, baseball (Tee-ball), soccer and flag football. Teams play in the West Houston Church Sports Association. Parents are needed to coach teams. To volunteer, call Mike Makow at 713-458-4730. For information, call 713-458-4730 or visit www.quilliancenter.org.
West U summer camps: The City of West University Place Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of camp opportunities for ages 2-14 all summer long. Youth can choose from any of the following camp options: Dance Camp, Camp Colonial, Racquet Camp, John Lucas Basketball Camp, Racquet and More Camp, Skyhawks Sports Camps, and Swim Clinic Camp. In addition to the traditional camp offerings, West U Parks and Recreation is also offering a few new camp opportunities this summer, including Adrenaline Rush Camp, Art Exploration Camp, Ikids Computer Camp, and a new Smart Cooking Camp. Register at www.westu.org. Registration may also be made in person at Colonial Park Pool (4130 Byron), Community Building (6104 Auden), and Recreation Center (4210 Bellaire) during business hours.
RUGBY
Wanderers: The Wanderers Rugby Football Club seeks players. Practices, which are open to anyone, are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m., rain or shine, at the Westbury High School football field. Cleats and shorts are necessary. The club will field men?s and women?s teams this season. For information, call Mark Speer at 281-933-7008.
Houston Hurricanes play: The Houston Hurricanes play touch rugby Sundays from 3-5 p.m. at the Northwest YMCA, 1234 W. 34th St. The games are played under the Federation of International Touch rules. Tournaments and leagues are also held. Individual players ages 8 and over are welcome; no experience necessary. Training is Mondays from 6-7 p.m.; Saturday games are 10-11 a.m.
High school rugby: Houston Athletic & Rugby Club is accepting registrations. The group is open to boys ages 15-19. No experience is necessary. Call 281-754-4540
SOCCER
FFPS Soccer: Fall Registration for Fun Fair Positive Soccer is now open for the fall for boys and girls, ages 4-18. Games begin Oct. 11. All FFPS games are played locally, and practices are once per week, with a full uniform and trophy for every player, equal playing time, opportunities to play every position, coed/balanced teams, positive coaching and more. No tryouts are required. Founded in 1986, FFPS has grown to 22 leagues and 16,000 players throughout the Greater Houston area.
Near Town Soccer registration: Registration is open for youth soccer players interested in playing for the Houston Near Town Soccer Club, which includes recreational West University Soccer and Houston Express Soccer. The Club expects to field approximately 1,800 players on more than 175 teams for the 2008 fall season. Comprehensive programs are available for boys and girls ages 5-18 regardless of experience or playing level, from beginners and recreational players through Division I.
Homeschooler soccer: Kicks Indoor Soccer & Gym, 611 Shepherd Drive, offers a soccer program dedicated to homeschooled youth ages 2-17 every Wednesday. Large family and group discounts are available.
KiCKS KiDS soccer training: Kicks Indoor Soccer offers year-round training for children ages 2-17. Children can walk in for a single class or sign up for any program and start at any time. Every class is age-appropriate, managed by licensed soccer trainers. The full KiCKS KiDS schedule is Mondays from 4-5 p.m. for ages 2-4; Mondays from 5-6 p.m. for ages 7-11; Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. for ages 12-17; Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. for ages 4-6; and Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m for ages 2-4. On Mommy & Me Fridays, there is open play on the indoor turf field with other parents and their young ones every Friday afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m. for $5 per child. Finally, there is Friday night open play for adult coed competition from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. for $10 per player.
Donate gear: New and used soccer equipment can be donated at Soccer4All?s Bear Creek store for Virgo Sports? ?Feet-4-Feet? equipment donation program. All equipment collected goes to underprivileged soccer programs in the Greater Houston area. For a list of drop-off sites, visit www.virgosports.com/dropoff.html.
SOFTBALL
Recreational ball: Girls ages 5-15 can register to play recreational softball at Memorial Ashford. Most games are scheduled for after school at the park located at 12840 Briar Forest. Online registration is under way at the Web site at www.memorialashford.org. Call Joe Stires at 281-556-8184 for information.
Tournaments: Lone Star Athletics will conduct softball round-robin tournaments Saturday and Sunday in Brenham. For information, call Frank Dorner at 281-469-6721 or e-mail lonestarathletics@sbcglobal.net.
TRACK
Pole vault mini-clinics: Technical and safety instruction for pole vaulters of all ages is offered at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at Rice University track, University Boulevard at Main Street. Instructor is coach David Butler, pole vault coach at Rice and and a member of the development staff for U.S.A. National Pole Vault. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $30 per session. For information, call 832-379-0198.
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Houston, Texas 77210
E-mail: Martin.Hajovsky@chron.com
Phone: 713-362-3596
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