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Kobe Bryant 34 points game 2 vs Utah Jazz 2008 NBA Playoffs

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate his first MVP award. He had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason. Bryant received his Most Valuable Player trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before the game. "I'm at a loss for words, I don't know what to say," Bryant said as the Staples Center crowd of 18,997 roared its approval and chanted M-V-P. "I love you guys so much. We're going to play until June. Let's get this party started." The 29-year-old Bryant was a runaway winner, receiving 82 first-place votes and 1,100 points to far outdistance New Orleans' Chris Paul in the voting of 126 media members. The results were announced Tuesday. Following the presentation, Bryant's wife and two young daughters gave him with a bouquet of flowers at center court. "It was an emotional night for all of us," Bryant said after the game. "We haven't seen Staples Center this electric. It gave me goose bumps. You want to ride the momentum, and we were able to do that." The Lakers made their first six shots, and after falling behind 13-12, Bryant scored six points during a 13-0 run that put them ahead for good. "We were never able to gather momentum in the second half, but we never really had that point where we felt threatened in this ballgame," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We felt that the offense was going well, we were doing things we wanted to do." The series shifts to Utah for Games 3 and 4 on Friday night and Sunday. The Jazz had an NBA-best 37-4 home record this season, but one of the losses was by 11 points to the Lakers on March 20. "No expectations, no disappointments," Jackson said regarding the games in Utah. "We've got to control the tempo, we've got to control the pace. That's big in Utah," Bryant said. "We're a pretty good road team. We're really looking forward to it." Derek Fisher, who played for Utah last season, added 22 points, Pau Gasol scored 20, and Lamar Odom had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Lakers, who shot 57.4 percent from the field and made 35 free throws -- 22 more than the Jazz. "We can't foul them," Utah coach Jerry Sloan said. "We've put them at the line 89 times (in two games). That's way too many. That was the difference in the game, free throws." Seven Utah players scored in double figures led by Deron Williams, who had 25 points, including three 3-pointers in the last 33 seconds, and 10 assists. Paul Millsap added a career playoff-high 17 points and 10 rebounds, Mehmet Okur had 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and five blocked shots, and Andrei Kirilenko scored 14 points. Okur and Kirilenko both fouled out in the final minute. Carlos Boozer was held to 10 points -- all in the second half. He played less than seven minutes in the first half because of foul trouble. "We feel like we've been in both games, we just haven't been able to get over the hump," Utah's Kyle Korver said. The Jazz outrebounded the Lakers 58-41 in Game 1, but lost 109-98. They won the battle of the backboards again 41-37, but shot 44.6 percent while attempting a season-high 101 shots -- 33 more than Los Angeles. "There's no need to panic, but they're definitely in control right now," said Williams, who scored three points in the first half. "We've got to protect our home court. These next two games are must-wins. If we're down 3-1, it's going tough to come back from." The Jazz outscored the Lakers 11-4 to get within five points with just under six minutes to play. But a jumper by Sasha Vujacic, a 3-pointer by Fisher and a free throw by Gasol extended the Lakers' lead to 105-94 with 4:26 left. A three-point play by Kirilenko made it 107-99 before Bryant fed Gasol for a dunk with 2:40 to go, and the Jazz weren't closer than six points after that. "It's a great day for us today," Odom said. "We just fed off the crowd." The Jazz drew within nine points early in the third quarter before Bryant outscored them 9-4 by himself to make it 82-68. A 3-pointer by Williams with 1.5 seconds left in the third quarter trimmed the Lakers' lead to 93-83. The Lakers led 55-40 before Williams made a 3-pointer for his only points of the first half. It was 63-49 at halftime, and it might have been worse for the Jazz had Millsap not scored 13 points -- three more than his previous playoff high.

Author: thekobebryantblitz
Keywords: Kobe Bryant 34 points game vs Utah Jazz 2008 NBA Playoffs
Added: May 16, 2008

Multiple Sclerosis Research

Click here for more details and links to text in original form.http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7121Multiple SclerosisClinical and anecdotal reports of cannabinoids' ability to reduce MS-related symptoms such as pain, spasticity, depression, fatigue, and incontinence are plentiful in the scientific literature[1-12] — leading many MS-associated patient organizations, including the Multiple Sclerosis Societies of Britain and Canada, to take positions in favor of the drug's prescription use.[13] Patients with multiple sclerosis typically report engaging in cannabis therapy[14], with one survey indicating that nearly one in two MS patients use the drug therapeutically.[15]Recent clinical and preclinical studies also suggest that cannabinoids may inhibit MS progression. Writing in the July 2003 issue of the journal Brain, investigators at the University College of London's Institute of Neurology reported that administration of the synthetic cannabinoid agonist WIN 55,212-2 provided "significant neuroprotection" in an animal model of multiple sclerosis. "The results of this study are important because they suggest that in addition to symptom management, ... cannabis may also slow the neurodegenerative processes that ultimately lead to chronic disability in multiple sclerosis and probably other disease," researchers concluded.________________________________________The Author at the Norml Library:(link to original text location)http://norml.com/index.cfm?Group_ID=7002For patients and their physicians, let this report serve as a primer for those who are considering using or recommending medicinal cannabis. For others, let this report serve as an introduction to the broad range of emerging clinical applications for cannabis and its various compounds.Paul ArmentanoDeputy Director NORML | NORML FoundationWashington, DCJanuary 24, 2008* The author would like to acknowledge Drs. Dale Gieringer, Gregory Carter, Steven Karch, and Mitch Earleywine, as well as NORML interns John Lucy, Christopher Rasmussen, and Rita Bowles, for providing research assistance for this report. The NORML Foundation would also like to acknowledge Dale Gieringer, Paul Kuhn, and Richard Wolfe for their financial contributions toward the publication of this report.** Important and timely publications such as this are only made possible when concerned citizens become involved with NORML. For more information on joining NORML or making a donation, please visit: http://www.norml.org/join. Tax deductible donations in support of NORML's public education campaigns should be made payable to the NORML Foundation.________________________________________Placed by the Channel owner:"Prohibition...goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." -- Abraham Lincoln December 1840

Author: NC420Reform
Keywords: multiple sclerosis research medical marijuana pot ganja reefer norml nc420reform
Added: May 16, 2008

Jeff hardy tribute (extreme highflyer)

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Author: 3XTR3M3R4T3D123
Keywords: micheals
Added: May 16, 2008

Cp3 dunking over car 10X

Chris Paul dunking over car several times.

Author: OzzyOnur
Keywords: CP3 Car Dunk NBA 2K8 Xbox 360
Added: May 16, 2008

Cp3 dunking over car 10X

Chris Paul dunking over car several times.

Author: OzzyOnur
Keywords: CP3 Car Dunk NBA 2K8 Xbox 360
Added: May 16, 2008

Cp3 dunking over car 10X

Chris Paul dunking over car several times.

Author: OzzyOnur
Keywords: CP3 Car Dunk NBA 2K8 Xbox 360
Added: May 16, 2008

Cp3 dunking over car 10X

Chris Paul dunking over car several times.

Author: OzzyOnur
Keywords: CP3 Car Dunk NBA 2K8 Xbox 360
Added: May 16, 2008

NBA Playoffs: The Amazing Chris Paul
The San Antonio Spurs may have blown out the New Orleans Hornets in their last meeting, but in the deciding game seven of this series, point guard Chris Paul could be the winning difference. Although young, Paul is already mentioned among the greats of the game. This column breaks down Paul's game and shows its importance in the playoffs.
http://digg.com/basketball/NBA_Playoffs_The_Amazing_Chris_Paul

Chris Matthews Lambastes Bush Apologist for Attack on Obama
Fordham Univ. Prof. Paul Levinson: Chris Matthews was at his best on Hardball tonight, taking talk-show host Kevin James apart on his inability to say what appeasement was. It's helpful to keep that in mind, today, in the aftermath of Bush's comment in his address to the Israeli parliament, falsely comparing Obama to Nazi appeaser.
http://digg.com/politics/Chris_Matthews_Lambastes_Bush_Apologist_for_Attack_on_Obama

With stars young and old excelling in the NBA playoffs...
With the top four seeds advancing in both the East and West, some might say that the NBA Playoffs have been bereft of surprises. Those who doubted New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul because of his age are now believers, and if the older San Antonio Spurs can't make key adjustments, they'll be going home.
http://digg.com/basketball/With_stars_young_and_old_excelling_in_the_NBA_playoffs

Chris Paul Pays Tribute to Grandfather by scoring 61 points
SportsCenter Flashback: After his grandfather was murdered at the age of 61, a high school aged Chris Paul dedicated his next game to his grandfathers honor and scored 61 points as a touching tribute.
http://digg.com/basketball/Chris_Paul_Pays_Tribute_to_Grandfather_by_scoring_61_points

Kobe Bryant Rapes White Girl, Still Wins MVP over Chris Paul
Chris Paul really should have stressed that at some point during the MVP race... but this hot girl that was in some episode of the Sopranos still wins my MVP
http://digg.com/basketball/Kobe_Bryant_Rapes_White_Girl_Still_Wins_MVP_over_Chris_Paul

Chris Paul Pays Tribute To His Grandfather in 2002
My respect for Chris Paul just went through the roof, this kid is truly amazing. Check out this video about Chris Paul's idol, his grandfather, who was tragically killed and what Paul did to honor his memory. Get the tissues ready, this is very a touching story.
http://digg.com/basketball/Chris_Paul_Pays_Tribute_To_His_Grandfather_in_2002

Kobe Bryant/Chris Paul Teammates?
What a backcourt....
http://digg.com/basketball/Kobe_Bryant_Chris_Paul_Teammates

A Secret to Chris Paul's Success - Change of Pace
Interesting how Chris Paul is able to blow by defenders and how any player can learn from him.
http://digg.com/basketball/A_Secret_to_Chris_Paul_s_Success_Change_of_Pace

Paul inspired by death of 8-year-old fan
Chris Paul is a stand up athlete.
http://digg.com/basketball/Paul_inspired_by_death_of_8_year_old_fan

Kobe Bryant Makes the All NBA First Team
Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul being named to the All NBA First Team was a no brainer, but there were a few first timers on the list this year and a few snubs of players that are on the list every season.
http://digg.com/basketball/Kobe_Bryant_Makes_the_All_NBA_First_Team