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Welcome to Administrative Professionals Day!
Administrative Professionals' Day (also known as Secretaries' Day or Admin Day) is a day observed yearly (but not a public holiday). In some countries, it falls within Administrative Professionals' Week (the last full week of April in the United States).[1] The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Typically administrative professionals are given cards, flowers, chocolates, and lunches.[2]
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Carmelo Anthony is no longer the best Syracuse alum in the NBA - The Juice Online (the juice; Goodman)
While I may think Phil Jackson is acting like a complete and utter…you-know-what in regards to his treatment of Carmelo Anthony, I do have to agree with his overall opinion of the future Hall-of-Famer; Carmelo just isn’t that good anymore.
Can he become a contributor on a championship team? Of course! With the right coaching and players, Anthony would be a fantastic 3rd or 4th option. I’d love to see him on the Clippers in that role, or the Celtics somehow next year. But even if he does get to enjoy the postseason again after a four year hiatus, he will no longer the best former Syracuse Orange in the NBA.
Is that possible? Unfortunately so.
Hey, he had a great, 14 year-run. In fact, during his first 14 seasons Carmelo obviously led the NBA among ex-Cuse players in scoring, minutes, rebounding, etc, but he also led them almost every season in all of the advanced metrics.
Stat-nerds loved VORP (Value Over Replaced Player), PER (Player Efficiency Rating), and WS (Win Shares) as true indicators of a player’s performance and standing amongst his peers.
For 14 years Carmelo had the most Win Shares among all ex-Cuse guys, and it hasn’t been close since his second season. In 13 out of his 14 seasons, he led the Orange alum in VORP and PER, with only Jason Hart outperforming him back in 2004-2005 (Melo’s second year) by slim margins in both categories.
At this point, it might be fair to ask how I can claim Melo will not be the best of the former Boeheim disciples next season. Well, his numbers have been on a steady decline over the past four (non-playoff) seasons.
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After testing the NBA Draft waters, B.J. Johnson will return to La Salle for his senior season.
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Olate Dogs, Block Party: 14 things to do this weekend in CNY (PS; Pucci)
1. Farm Fresh Fashions
This show, part of Syracuse Fashion Week, combines local fashion, food and craft beer and a serene setting at the Empire Farmstead Brewery.
Where: Empire Farmstead Brewery, 33 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia.
When: Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $45 and are available at cnytix.com.
2. Olate Dogs
Father-and-son team dog trainer team Richard and Nicholas Olate burst onto the scene as season 7 winners of "America's Got Talent." The Olate Dogs have performed several times in Syracuse, most recently in January. A portion of ticket sales will go toward CNY SPCA, Cuse Pit Crew and Helping Hounds Dog Rescue.
Where: Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St., Syracuse.
When: Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m.
How much: General admission is $30. VIP tickets, which include a meet-and-greet and photo session with the cast, are $60. Advance tickets are available at thewestcotttheater.com.
3. SU Men's Soccer Social and Benefit Auction
Syracuse University soccer fans will have a chance to hear from Head Coach Ian McIntyre, bid on New York Yankees tickets, VIP tickets to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and much more during the silent auctions and have a chance to take home team memorabilia and other prizes.
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