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I was having issues logging into Google Analytics and Google Adwords this week. This is what I saw when I logged into Google Adwords. This is what I saw when I logged into Google Analytics. I logged out and back in, I restarted, I tried different machines with different operating systems and cleared my cache and deleted all my cookies. None of that worked. Finally, I disabled AdBlock, a Chrome extension I use to hide ads. Voila! AdBlock was the culprit. This is something I only started noticing this week. I believe it's part of Google's war against ad blockers, which I'll bet costs Google millions and millions of dollars every year. If you're having the same trouble logging into Adwords or Analytics, now you know what to do.

The Baltimore Orioles didn't wear out their bats against Sean Nolin and Co. on Friday night.

Nazem Kadri made great strides under Dallas Eakins. (Tony Ding/Icon SMI) The Toronto Marlies’ season has come to an end, and so have the restrictions that keep coach Dallas Eakins firmly within the organization. Written into his last contract extension was a clause that prevented Eakins from seeking a National Hockey League position until the end of the 2012/2013 season. While he does technically have two years left on his current deal, he now has an out, and the freedom to explore any opportunity he is presented with. In his four seasons behind the bench of the Toronto Marlies, Eakins has developed into a very good developmental coach. This fact is evidenced by the number of players he has guided into the Maple Leafs’ lineup, especially during this lockout shortened season. The likes of Matt Frattin, Jake Gardiner, Korbinian Holzer, Ryan Hamilton and Mark Fraser all owe a large part of their development and promotion to Eakins, as he has established a culture of respect, hard work and accountability within the lower levels of the Maple Leaf organization. No player, however, has improved more under the tutelage of Eakins than Nazem Kadri, who finally enjoyed a long-awaited breakout season for the Blue and White this year. The 22-year-old London native’s attention to detail and overall and confidence level were greatly improved over previous seasons and it showed in every aspect of his game. Starting with calling him out on the first day of Marlies training camp in September for not being in good enough shape, Eakins kept Kadri on a tight leash, while still giving him room to create and develop his offensive game. Eakins even resorted to making Kadri a healthy scratch in an AHL game in November in an attempt to motive the young centre, and it worked. Since that game, Kadri played with more fire and determination, eventually making the jump to the NHL and recording 44 points in 48 games, good for second on the Leafs behind superstar Phil Kessel. Kadri’s plus-15 rating was also second on the team behind Mark Fraser, another Marlies product, who recorded a plus-18 in 45 games played. Nazem had improved his decision-making and defensive play, something directly attributed to working closely with Eakins and his staff. It was obvious from the start of the season that Kadri had made the jump from prospect to legitimate NHL’er, and he was a major contributing factor towards the Maple Leafs ending their 9 year playoff drought. Jake Gardiner proved his time in the AHL under Eakins wasn’t wasted (Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports) His improvement, as well as the contributions of Frattin and Gardiner throughout the season and playoffs point to the importance of having a solid minor league system and having a good instructional coach leading it. One could even make the argument that Eakins was the Leafs MVP (most valuable person) this season, as the club would have looked much different without the young players that he helped take the next step in their careers. Eakins is arguably one of the better coaches in the AHL and will be high on a few team’s lists of potential candidates to fill head coaching positions, given his newfound freedom. There are coaching vacancies in Vancouver and Dallas currently, with Eakins surely in contention for both jobs. There are also other potential openings that don’t yet exist, but may come available following the playoffs. Disappointing seasons for the New York Rangers and Winnipeg could lead to coaching changes sooner than later. As well, with the Phoenix Coyotes ownership situation yet unresolved, Dave Tippett has not renewed his contract and may not be back as coach. The one thing working against Eakins is his competition’s experience level. Coaches like Lindy Ruff, Guy Boucher, Alain Vigneault and Paul Maurice may be more attractive for teams looking to fill their coaching vacancies. This could work to Toronto’s advantage, as having a coach like Dallas Eakins leading their AHL affiliate

NEW DELHI—Suspected Maoist rebels set off a landmine and opened fire Saturday on a convoy of cars carrying local leaders and supporters of India’s ruling Congress party in eastern India, killing at least 17 people and wounding 24 others, police said.Senior police officer M. Gupta said the ambush occurred in the Sukma area, 345 kilometres south of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh state.Two state party leaders and five police officers were among those killed in the attack, said R. K. Vij, a top state police officer. Other victims were party supporters. The attackers also abducted a local party leader, Nand Kumar Patel, and his son.“We are devastated,” said Congress party president Sonia Gandhi, who denounced what she called a “dastardly attack” on the country’s democratic values.Police identified one of those killed as Mahendra Karma, a Congress leader in Chhattisgarh state who had founded a local militia, the Salwa Judum, to combat the Maoist rebels. The militia later had to be reined in after it was accused of atrocities against tribals: indigenous people at the bottom of India’s rigid social ladder.The wounded Congress party members — among them former federal minister Vidya Charan Shukla, 83, were taken to a local hospital.The Congress members in the attacked convoy were returning to the state capital after taking part in a party rally. The Press Trust of India news agency said the attackers blocked the road by felling trees.Vij said the attackers triggered a landmine blast that blew up one of the cars in the convoy. They then fired at the Congress party leaders and their supporters before fleeing.Police recovered 16 bodies from the scene, and 25 wounded people were hospitalized, Vij said. One of the wounded later died in the hospital.The Congress party is the main opposition party in the state.The rebels, known as Naxalites, have been fighting the central government for more than four decades, demanding land and jobs for tenant farmers and the poor. They take their name from the West Bengal village of Naxalbari, where the movement began in 1967. The fighters were inspired by Chinese Communist revolutionary leader Mao Zedong and have drawn support from displaced tribal populations opposed to corporate exploitation and official corruption.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called them India’s biggest internal security threat. They are now present in 20 of India’s 28 states and have thousands of fighters, according to the Home Ministry.In 2010, Maoist rebels killed 27 paramilitary troops in an ambush in a dense forest in the Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh state.

BOSTON—Rosy Spraker was only half a mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail at her home in Virginia. But she couldn’t bring herself to wear it until Saturday, when she and thousands of other athletes joined victims of the blast to run and walk the last mile of the race.“Now I feel like I’ve earned my medal,” Spraker said, beaming, after she crossed the Boylston St. finish line, encouraged by a cheering crowd. “I wanted to run for the victims, for freedom, to show the world that nothing is going to stop us.”“Somebody that thinks that they’re going to stop a marathoner from running doesn’t understand the mentality of a marathoner,” said her husband, Lesley, after he placed the medal around Spraker’s neck.On April 15, explosions near the finish line killed three people and wounded more than 260.On Saturday morning, about 3,000 runners and bombing victims gathered in light rain to run the final mile of the world’s oldest annual marathon, said Kathleen McGonagle, spokeswoman for those organizing the event known as OneRun.OneRun honours victims and emergency workers and allows runners to reclaim the final mile, McGonagle said.“For the runner that didn’t get the chance to finish the marathon, this is the chance for them to experience the final mile that was taken away from them,” McGonagle said.For many runners, it was also a chance to heal from the events of that harrowing day.“It was very emotional to run down this street and see all the people cheering,” said OneRun organizer J. Alain Ferry, who was prevented from completing his ninth consecutive Boston Marathon on April 15 and ran the final mile Saturday.“There were a lot of tears,” Ferry said, clutching his 2013 marathon bib, with the number 22084. “And I can feel in my throat that there are going to be more. This was a scab for everyone that just was not healing.”While the event was not a fundraiser, donations from some corporate sponsors covered OneRun operating costs, McGonagle said, and any leftover funds will be sent to a charity set up to benefit bombing victims.Before the race, the National Anthem was sung by the choir from St. Ann Parish, where 8-year-old victim Martin Richard’s family worshipped.“It was a beautiful thing,” said an emotional Steve Poirier, of Chelmsford, Mass., who had been running his sixth Boston Marathon when he was turned back last month. “As a runner, you want the chance to finish. Better late than never.”

The Blazers most likely will not have a chance to draft at number 10 (or better) again for several years. As such I consider it crucial for the Blazer franchise to keep the #10 pick and use it to pick the best player available. The Blazers need to consider both short term and long term. Most teams build success through the draft. These days most players do not stay in college long enough to really learn the basics of basketball. Most rookies need years to learn the NBA game. Fans also need to be patient. Very few teams have instant success with new additions to the team. The process of developing an NBA player takes time, hard work and patience. There are very few magical players who instantly make a team a title contender. Obviously free agent signings can add valuable pieces to a team. But Portland is not a choice city that promises media exposure and off the court activities. So significant summer signings of stars would be very unexpected and unlikely. Thus it is probably best for Portland to look to the draft to get quality players. Portland at the beginning of last year had a very inexperienced bench. As we all remember, the starting five did an excellent job. But they wore out from playing 40 minutes per game. Then injuries crippled the last months of the season. So having a capable bench is essential to a winning team if they are to be fit and ready for the playoffs. I was encouraged by the progress some of the Blazer rookies showed toward the end of the season. Victor Claver (dob 8/30/88) showed promise to be a steady force off the bench either as a stretch 4 or SF. Meyers Leonard (2/27/92) began to show he will be a solid NBA player. He is only 21 years old! Joel Freeland had a more difficult rookie year but he is only 26 after he started playing basketball about age 16 (http://nbadraft.net/players/joel-freeland). Will Barton (1/06/91) really was coming on at the end of the year. His early injury slowed his development but he made the most of his opportunities when he finally got playing time. Elliot Williams (6/20/89) is a big unknown as injuries have severely hampered his playing time and career. Williams is really just a rookie set to start his first full year in the NBA this fall. The players likely to be replaced with free agent signings and draft picks: Pavlovic (11/15/83), Nolan Smith (7/25/88), Jeffries (7/25/81) and Luke Babbitt (6/20/89). And what happens with JJ Hickson? Is Eric Maynor really the answer at back up point guard? Portland probably will have at least 4 new faces on their roster next season. The draft keeps talent growing. It brings young players who will develop under the very good coaching and teaching of Terry Stotts and his staff. Portland needs help at backup big man positions – power forward and center. But immediate perceived needs should be secondary to drafting the best player left on the draft board. And hopefully Neil Olshey and the Blazers will not worry if their pick is rated #24 by Chad Ford of ESPN or Draft Express. I like what Toronto did last year in drafting Terrence Ross at number 8 when he was projected at 14 or later. We will have to wait to see if this works out for them but they had the courage to pick out of the confines of the mock drafts. Portland fans have been patient and I fully expect them to wait while this team develops. Signing free agents to fill out a solid bench is the basic need for this summer. Just two solid rotation players will make a huge difference. Starters will be able to rest and be fresh for the end of a game and more importantly, ready for the last games of the season and the playoffs. Portland also has 3 second round picks: 38, 39 and 45. There are several interesting prospects who could make an NBA team and become rotation players. Remember Jeff Pendergraph and Dante Cunningham were picked in the second round of the 2009 draft and both became rotation players. Cunningham is now with the Timberwolves and Pendergraph plays for Indiana. Will

Le conseiller municipal et frère du maire de Toronto a nié énergiquement les allégations du Globe and Mail comme quoi il aurait revendu de la drogue dans les années 1980, admettant toutefois avoir acheté et fumé de la marijuana à cet âge.Doug Ford a déclaré samedi après-midi sur le réseau anglais de Radio-Canada que « c'est absolument faux. Ces gens veulent s'en prendre à notre réputation ». Il a ajouté qu'il ne comptait pas poursuivre le Globe and Mail en justice parce que ça n'en vaudrait pas la peine.More...

Toronto Councillor emphatic as he made a round of media interviews Saturday but focuses more on attacking the paper than on the specifics of its report.