Saturday, June 02, 2012

Lil Wayne says race is reason he's 'unwanted' in OKC - USATODAY - After a dispute over courtside tickets to Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Lil Wayne says he no longer wants to go to Chesapeake Energy Arena for the series. Oklahoma City Thunder players Kevin Durant and James Harden have offered him tickets to Game 4 Saturday, but Lil Wayne says "that's not the point." - - "I don't want to be sitting there on behalf of you and I'm sitting next to a (person) that's like `I don't want this (guy) sitting next to me.' (Forget) you ... I'm in Forbes."


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Bill Clinton: Two-Edged Sword for President Obama - The Daily Beast - He’s the best campaign asset a Democratic incumbent president could have. But as Obama is learning anew, his support comes at a cost. Michelle Cottle on the other alpha male in the race.


http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/06/02/bill-clinton-two-edged-sword-for-president-obama.html


Prince William, John Edwards, Mark Zuckerberg & More Viral Videos - The Daily Beast


http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/06/02/prince-william-john-edwards-mark-zuckerberg-and-more-viral-videos.html


Sanchez: Tebow an 'ox' in weight room - Yardbarker


http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mark_sanchez_impressed_with_tebows_workouts/10925876?linksrc=home_rg_head_10925876


'Absolutely the saddest days of my life': Apple CEO opens up about Steve Jobs' death... and explains China factory hours. - Tim Cook, who took over Apple after Steve Job died last year, spoke on a wide range of issues about new product development and his takeover | Mail Online


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/05/absolutely-saddest-days-of-my-life.html


At Wal-Mart meeting, exec vows no tolerance for violations – USATODAY.com - Wal-Mart Stores Chairman Robson Walton, son of founder Sam Walton, pledged to shareholders at the company's annual meeting on Friday that it will get to the bottom of recent allegations of bribery.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/06/at-wal-mart-meeting-exec-vows-no.html


Jurrjens feels 'not wanted' by Braves, struggles don't help | Jeff Schultz - AJC


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/06/jurrjens-feels-not-wanted-by-braves.html


What small business can learn from Google – USATODAY.com - By Julie Clow, Special to CNBC.com - When I talk to people about Google and its organizational culture, they are equally fascinated and hopeless, believing that the magic behind Google lies in the deep revenue streams that make it possible to feed its employees three meals a day. Small businesses, especially, tend to dismiss Google as a wholly unattainable model for running a business. However, I learned core lessons at Google that transformed the way I look at problem solving and strategic thinking. There were statements that I heard early and often that guided decision-making at every level of the organization. These mantras are at the core of innovation for Google but translate readily to any business to create agility, employee engagement and ultimately, stronger business results. Google's success owes far more to these mantras than the food in the cafes, and even better, they cost no money to implement.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-small-business-can-learn-from_29.html


In Mets’ 51st Year, Finally, Their First No-Hitter - NYTimes.com - Tyler Kepner - For 8,019 games, across 51 seasons, it had never happened for the Mets. Not at the Polo Grounds, not at Shea Stadium, not at Citi Field, not on the road. Not for Ryan or Seaver, not for Koosman or Matlack, not for Gooden or Cone, not for Leiter or Glavine. No Mets pitcher had ever thrown a no-hitter. Not until Friday. Johan Santana finally did it, twirling an 8-0 gem against the St. Louis Cardinals, the defending World Series champions. He struck out eight, walked five and threw 134 pitches, 19 more than Manager Terry Collins had said would be his limit.


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/06/in-mets-51st-year-finally-their-first.html


SEC keeps Georgia-Auburn intact, adopts playoff position  | ajc.com - Tim Tucker - The SEC’s support of the proposed playoff came with a caveat that will be contentious in negotiations with other conferences. The SEC wants the nation’s top four teams in the playoff field, a position at odds with other leagues — the Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC and Big East — that want to give preferential treatment to conference champions.

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Santana Throws First No-Hitter in Mets History - NYTimes.com - Tim Rohan


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/06/santana-throws-first-no-hitter-in-mets.html


Johan Santana tosses first no-hitter in NY Mets history during 8-0 victory against St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field - NY Daily News - Anthony McCarron


http://themeck.blogspot.com/2012/06/johan-santana-tosses-first-no-hitter-in.html