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NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena

Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of a modified plan for the project.

Pittsburgh casino agrees to arena payment plan

The Rivers Casino will pay $7.5 million a year toward construction of the new Penguins arena.

NYC owners: Arena land-taking is unconstitutional

Homeowners and businesses resisting the forced sales of their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn told New York's top court Wednesday that it's unconstitutional for a state agency to use eminent domain to get them out.

New arena football league launching

Arena football isn't dead yet.

New design unveiled for NBA arena in Brooklyn

With just months to go until a critical financing deadline, the developer trying to move the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn unveiled a revamped design for the team's new arena Wednesday.

Thunder's overhauled arena awaits final touches

Less than two months before it is to be unveiled to Oklahoma City Thunder players and their fans, the Ford Center's overhauled interior sits waiting like a present ready to be unwrapped.

Rumors swirl over who will fill Jackson's O2 dates

An all-star Michael Jackson tribute show? A Jackson family concert, minus Michael? An ABBA reunion?

Red Wings wants new arena lease from city

The Detroit Red Wings want a new deal to play at Joe Louis Arena.

Economy eats into funds for Thunder arena project

City officials are reassessing an ongoing $100 million renovation of the arena where the Oklahoma City Thunder play, because a sales tax that was supposed to fund it has brought in less money than expected.

Land deal reworked for NBA arena in Brooklyn

The New York developer trying to bring the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn has gotten approval for a land deal he said was necessary to keep the project on track.

Beer tax sought for Blue Jackets arena buyout

The owners of the money-losing Columbus Blue Jackets want a tax increase on beer, wine and cigarettes to underwrite a county takeover of the arena where they play, defying the will of local voters who repeatedly rejected public financing of the center.

Blue Jackets, Anheuser-Busch spar over tax hike

The Columbus Blue Jackets and beer maker Anheuser-Busch are clashing over the wisdom of a proposed tax increase.

Ratner: NY arena project breaks ground this year

Developer Bruce Ratner says he is ready to break ground on a Brooklyn arena for the New Jersey Nets this year after an appeals court struck down a challenge to his Atlantic Yards project.

Report: Owner of arena team upset about Vick stunt

The owner of a minor league football team that offered Michael Vick a contract told a newspaper he didn't know about the publicity stunt and would not have approved it.

Opinion: Cavaliers ready to ‘Q’ up run to finals

- Wizards coach Ed Tapscott was sitting in a downtown coffee shop last week when a Cavaliers fan recognized him and approached to wish him luck.

Home of Bruins, Celtics, shortens name

The home arena of the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics is getting a shorter name.

Arena Football may be back in 2010

Arena Football players and management have reached agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, paving the way for the league to restart play next year.

AP NewsBreak: Arena league, union reach agreement

The Arena Football League and its players reached a collective bargaining agreement that could clear the way for play to resume in 2010.

Bruce Arena hired as coach, GM of Beckham's Galaxy

Former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena was hired Monday as coach and general manager of David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy, who haven't won a game in more than two months.

D'Orazio leads Soul past SaberCats in ArenaBowl

Matt D'Orazio turned out to be one of the best insurance policies in Arena League history. Brought in as a backup quarterback before the season, he capped off an MVP season by leading the Philadelphia Soul to a championship.

Republicans start arena conversion for convention

Construction crews began removing row after row of Xcel Energy Center seats. Forklift drivers slid load after load of electrical equipment off semi trucks. And the arena's manager handed over a ceremonial key to the building.

Bruce Arena Resigns As Red Bulls Coach

Former U.S. national coach Bruce Arena resigned as New York Red Bulls coach and sporting director Monday, two days after the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year.

Bon Jovi to Open New Arena in Newark

Bon Jovi won't be alone in the spotlight Thursday when the rock band christens the $380 million Prudential Center, an arena officials hope will give a much-needed lift to this violence-scarred city.

Harrah's, AEG to Build Arena in Vegas

Casino giant Harrah's Entertainment Inc. announced Wednesday that it will partner with AEG, the company that brought David Beckham to the Los Angeles Galaxy, to build a 20,000-seat arena in Las Vegas capable of housing an NBA or NHL team.

Penguins to Get New Igloo in Pittsburgh

Young stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal have the Penguins on the move in the NHL standings. A new multimillion dollar arena agreement has the team staying in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future.

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R.I.P Arena Football League
Source: CNN

The league, which previously called off play for the 2009 season but said it planned to return in 2010, sent a terse, one-paragraph statement to its teams late Tuesday announcing it had suspended operations.

Isolation Shifts from Cuba to US - Havana Times.org
Source: havanatimes.org

I would like to be the FIRST to congratulate President Funes, of El Salvador, on his triumph from Journalist to Man of the People, For the People - The way it should be. Just as it is in Cuba. But, I can't travel back in time!

Crane Collapses At Orlando Events Center - Central Florida News 13
Source: Central Florida News 13

A crane collapsed at the construction site of the new Magic arena in Orlando, Florida. The construction company has won many safety awards. Damage to the new arena is "slight".

NBA unveils plans for Kings arena at Cal Expo
Source: The Sacramento Bee

So, a combined planning group that puts the Kings, the NBA, and the California State Fair on board to develop the State Fair grounds...not such a bad idea in a way, it does need some upgrades to stay relevant...BUT...at what cost...

Devils to Newark: You owe us $800,000
Source: NJ.com

The Devils hockey team does not plan to pay the first year's rent on the $375 million Prudential Center, and in fact they maintain the Newark Housing Authority owes them nearly $800,000 due to delays in completing the arena.

How would you fix the L.A. Galaxy?
Source: soccerbyives.net

The 2008 MLS playoffs are set to kick off on Thursday and, for the third straight season, the Los Angeles Galaxy won't be involved. Now that their season is over, it is time to consider what Arena can and will do to rebuild the Galaxy and end the playoff drought in 2009.

Boy stands trial for flooding arena with beer
Source: thelocal.de

A German student will stand trial on Monday for causing €100,000 in damage after they flooded a Düsseldorf arena with beer.

Discipline Priest Strategy and Discussion
Source:

World of Warcraft discipline priest strategy discussion. Specifically how to improve your rogue / priest and arena 2v2 performance.

High-Tech Swimsuits Approved by Olympic Committee Promise to Even the Competition
Source: Wired News

Speedo's new LZR Racer swimsuits promise to boost the times of the fastest swimmers in the planet at this year's Olympics, but they won't be the only high-tech suits to reach for the finish line.

Arena Strategy - Positioning, Kiting, and LoS
Source: zuggaming.com

A lot of time when we talk about arena and how to improve yourself and your team it's about the talent specs, the composition, macros and a dozen other things. Granted, all of these items are very important, one which is often overlooked is the importance of your positioning.

PTR Patch 2.4.2
Source: zuggaming.com

Earlier this morning Blizzard released their first iteration of patch 2.4.2. Some of the changes were expected, though of all the changes I think removing the cool down on void crystal transmutation could have the a dramatic impact on some server economies.

Season 4 Changes Confirmed
Source: zuggaming.com

The past few weeks have been filled speculation that major "changes" would dramatically affect the arena system for season 4. Comments made by Tom Chilton fueled much of the speculation that was finally confirmed today.

Priest / Rogue vs. Mage / Warlock 2v2 Arena Strategy
Source: zuggaming.com

Alright so after much practice, advice from Zuggy and a bit of frustration I really think this strat is solid.

Grid - Raid Unit Frames
Source: zuggaming.com

For this week's addon of the week, the very first addon of the week and newest feature to ZugGaming, I wanted to take a step away from the arena scene.

Druid / Warrior / Rogue vs. Rogue / Mage / Priest 3v3 Arena Strategy
Source: zuggaming.com

I know I said it in my original article, but I really think if you could pick two teams to sum up season 3, it'd be this matchup. Both teams have great synergy and are very fun to play, it's no wonder why so many people were attracted to them.

Druid / Warrior / Rogue 3v3 Arena Strategy
Source: zuggaming.com

If there was a team that could sum up the season 3 3v3 bracket it'd be druid / warrior / rogue matrix. Not to say that this is the most popular combo, but it's a team which really started the ball rolling to break up the endless amount of rogue / mage / priest teams.

Druid / Warrior vs. Druid / Hunter 2v2 Arena Strategy
Source: zuggaming.com

This combo is very difficult. You are already at a huge disadvantage because you have lost the mana fight, the hunter will be using viper sting to mana burn your druid.

Druid / Warrior 2v2 Arena Strategy
Source: zuggaming.com

The Druid/Warrior 2v2 combo is fundamentally strong. You have survivability to outlast most other compositions. Don't be surprised if you see yourselves fighting long fights.

Warrior Arena Macros Guide
Source: zuggaming.com

Warriors are easily one of the most versatile classes in the game. Whether it is PvP or PvE they will always be needed and used. In PvP, being able to limit the damage a rogue is doing to your partners or even greatly increasing your own survivability can allow you to win.

Rogue versus Warrior:A guide in dueling
Source: zuggaming.com

I'd thought I'd make this guide just for fun. I'm not saying rogues who read this will have to encase themselves around the following strategies, these are simply the ones I use when dueling one. Anyways right now it can be hard to kill warriors one on one in a duel.

Making Gold with Netherweave Cloth and First Aid
Source: zuggaming.com

You can buy a stack of netherweave cloth for around 2g40s to 3g. If u have firstaid u can sell 10 Heavy Netherweave Bandage for 3g. So if u are buying netherweave cloth under 3g u actually making profit.

Zul'Aman Strategy: Bear Mount Speed Clear
Source: zuggaming.com

So perhaps you've been to your factions capital city recently to see some bad ass riding a gigantic bear. Well, this isn't a hack or some stupid code from the card game, it's a drop from the easily accessible Zul'Aman.

Arena Talent Spec Guide: Choosing Your Spec
Source:

Alright well this is basically a repost of an answer to an earlier question in the Arena/PVP forums. A rogue was asking what spec he should go when he grabs his S3 weapons, and I think he stated his partners.

Elections and death squads in El Salvador

A friend came to visit me recently. Here he said, this bandanna is a present for you.

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