Kings checkmated by money, luck
I know three things about Sacramento Kings play, the governor lives and Kevin Johnson won the election of the mayor of the city without firing one of his hammer. (Inside joke for those who have had KJ on a fantastic team.) I certainly do not want to think in Sacramento during one of our most entertaining NBA postseason ever.I prefer to wonder if Rose and Durant are making the jump, if Nowitzki can reinvent his legacy, if Moheatos meet, if the Grizzlies ragtag can earn up Hickory, Kendrick Perkins balanced if the NBA title if Kobe has something left in his tank predator, if the porous defense of the Knicks' gave his mojo Rondo or if Brandon Roy is the filming of the last 15 minutes of a sports movie and we have not yet realized.
But with a lockout-killed elk roams Maloof demolition and keep their franchise afloat, it is hard not to wonder if these two events are linked. Is there a chasm between big and small NBA markets that only a prolonged labor stoppage can prevent? Is Sacramento's failure a glimpse of a bigger picture -- that, in the MultiTasker Generation, middle-class fans would rather stay home and do four things at once than spend their hard-earned money for mediocre seats and uninspired basketball?
Or did the Maloofs simply go broke, and now they're trying to save their asses without selling the team and none of this means anything?
We know this much: it's more challenging than ever for a small-market NBA team to succeed. You can pull it off, but you need to be smart and lucky. Oklahoma City created the best blueprint: catch a lottery break (Durant), nail a few draft picks (Westbrook and Ibaka), make a smart trade (Perkins), avoid overpaying veterans, hoard your cap space, target character guys and stockpile as many extra picks as you can. The Kings haven't been nearly as smart or lucky. Suddenly it's the arena's fault. You know, because the arena told them to trade Kevin Martin for half his value, or spend one-fourth of their payroll on Beno Udrih and Francisco Garcia.
But let's pretend the Maloofs aren't broke for a second. Or overleveraged. Or whatever you want to call it when someone has more debt than cash flow, and they can't solve that issue without selling one or two of their best assets, but they're too stubborn to sell those assets. Sacramento's current struggles highlight four of the league's biggest problems right now.
Problem No.
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And Goodwin won't be the only star watching the nuptials - former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Tori Spelling will be glued to the TV with her husband Dean MCDermott. She says, "We'll definitely be watching. Every woman out there will be watching it.
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Holiday Shopping Destinations
The holidays are a time to spend time with family and friends, partake in fun winter festivities, and – of course – shop till you drop. Retailers are gearing up for the holiday season and travelers, though more budget-conscious than in years past due to the weak economy, are ready to dole out green on everything from clothing to electronics. Stores such as Macy’s are expected to see an uptick in consumer spending for Black Friday and Cyber Monday compared with 2008, thanks largely to a slowly rebounding economy and major discounts shoppers look to avail themselves of. Read on for a roundup of holiday shopping hot spots in major cities.
Shop in the Big Apple
With shops along its famed Madison and Fifth Avenues drawing travelers to the Big Apple year-round, New York City has become a true shopping mecca. Many of the world’s most upscale boutiques, from Gucci and Coach to Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, are conveniently located on Madison Avenue. World-famous Fifth Avenue is lined with luxury stores including Louis Vuitton, Prada and Tiffany & Co. If you’re a price-conscious shopper, you can opt for New York department stores like Macy’s 10-floored flagship store in Herald Square. A wide range of budget-friendly hotels lie near Fifth Avenue including The Gershwin Hotel, Wellington Hotel, Millennium Broadway Hotel and Murray Hill East Hotel. Offering something to fit every taste and budget, it’s no wonder travelers far and wide come to New York City to get their shop on.
Holiday Bargains by the Bay
With high-end boutiques like Dior, Giorgio Armani and De Beers, as well as department stores including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s, San Francisco’s Union Square is a popular shopping destination for business and leisure travelers alike. The Westfield San Francisco Centre, just two blocks from Union Square along Market Street, boasts more than 170 boutiques such as Herve Leger and Hugo Boss. What’s more, great accommodation abounds, and you won’t have to go far to find it. Elegant Hotel Abri and avant-garde Hotel Diva are set in the very heart of Union Square. The Kensington Park Hotel and Hotel Nikko are also a short stroll away, which means you’ll be plopping into bed in no time after a long day scouring the aisles for gifts and waiting in checkout lines.
Winter Deals in the Windy City
In National Geographic’s 2006 edition of “The 10 Best of Everything – An Ultimate Guide for Travelers,” the Magnificent Mile, which boasts more than 460 stores, was named one of the Ten Best Shopping Avenues in the world. (Granted, it was in good company, as Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive – both highlighted in this entry – made the cut.) From fine boutiques such as Cartier and Lacoste to department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, the Mile continues to draw millions of avid shoppers annually. Travelers can stay at Inn of Chicago or the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, both of which lie directly on the Magnificent Mile. The Ambassador East Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, is just a short walk away from the shopping hot spot, as is eco-friendly Hotel Felix.
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