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Opponents of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor paint her as a judicial activist, yet a key protagonist in her opposition, New Haven firefighter Frank Ricci, has been an activist in his own right. ed hardy
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Sen. Roland Burris of Illinois, who was appointed last year to replace President Obama in the Senate, has decided he won't run in next year's election, after his Senate service was clouded by controversy, FOX News has confirmed. Burris plans a formal announcement Friday in Chicago. ed hardy t-shirts
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Allen Iverson needed a ‘Just Visiting’ sign. The former MVP recently set Air Jordan 11 off the rumour mill when appearing in Charlotte on personal business unrelated to basketball. Hoop heads immediately linked the high scoring guard, who becomes an unrestricted free agent in July, to the up-and-coming Bobcats. On some level, this appears a fit. Jordan 12 shoes The former MVP has a relationship with coach Larry Brown from their days in Philadelphia. And Iverson, Air jordan 11 shoes even on the downside of his career, could theoretically sell tickets in Charlotte. However, GM Rod Higgins was quick to dismiss the visit saying “I’ve never seen him here” and “if he’s here, it has nothing to do with us” (Charlotte Observer via CNN SI). Hopefully, this is a sign. Nike air jordan 11 And the club realizes ‘The Answer’ is wrong for Charlotte and pass on his services. Here’s why: After years of being a league outpost, the Bobcats finally gained an identity down the stretch as a balanced club. Say what you like about nomad sideline boss Brown, but Mr. ‘Play the Right Way’ obviously helped Gerald Wallace, Emeka Okafor and others develop. Iverson would kill momentum. After all, he still views himself as a first option, which means unlimited shots and touches. This isn’t 2001. Iverson, despite posting numbers, Air Jordan 12 struggled to win in Denver, while Detroit was a disaster. His shot-first style would disrupt the progress of this young team. Money will also be an issue. The small market Bobcats are notoriously thrifty and their owner, BET founder Bob Johnson, hoards his 106 and Park fortune. With the salary Jordan 13 shoescap likely decreasing and Charlotte’s corporate community suffering from the economic downturn, re-signing Ray Felton will be difficult. Of course, Iverson will likely demand top dollars because he believes this will help re-establish his star status. But Johnson and minority owner Michael Jordan will not offer anything near a max contract. The mid level exception would be a stretch Air jordan 13 shoes. Fans should ignore the rumours. Iverson won’t end up in Charlotte. The article is from http://www.hoopsvibe.com/nba-blog/allen-iverson-not-the-answer-for-charlotte-bobcats-ar50411.html