Anybody who owns a television, radio, or has access to the Internet has heard of the Miami Heat. We have stamped nicknames upon them such as “the big 3”, “the Hollywood Heat”, or “the super friends”. We have immortalized their highlights and famous quotes such as “takin’ my talents to South Beach” and the infamous “not 1, not 2, not 3” championship speech. But do we truly understand how they function, what makes them tick, and most importantly, how they can be beaten? The basketball team has become more than a 1990’s-esque dynamic duo, a one man show, or a stacked super star experiment. Team president Pat Riley and underrated Coach Erik Spoelstra have transformed the Heat into a complex organism. The ball club is a riddle that is not easily cracked, but like any sports team, the Heat can be defeated. 

(BPT) - After five years of market volatility, recession and uncertainty, markets in the U.S. are showing signs of life. Leading indexes are now approaching all-time highs, and many individuals are taking a fresh look at their investment plans. But with the sting of recent losses and swings still fresh in mind, now is a good time to consider a new investment approach. If you’re looking for long-term results in unpredictable market conditions, a few guidelines from the experts may help.

After two decades in the music business, Martina McBride is starting over. Now signed to Republic Nashville, with new management (Clint Higham of Morris Artists Management), a new co-producer (Byron Gallimore), newly-spotlighted songwriting skills (she penned over half the songs on Eleven, her new CD), and a brand new spirit of accomplishment, Martina is swinging into high gear. And she couldn’t be more thrilled.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for motorists who think they can recklessly drive head-on into a dust storm: “Pull Aside, Stay Alive.”

(NewsUSA) - All those monster hurricanes and tornados we've been experiencing have apparently spooked homeowners worse than just about any disaster film Hollywood ever produced.

(BPT) - The last few years have brought record destruction from natural disasters. While disasters such as Hurricane Isaac, Superstorm Sandy or the Oklahoma tornadoes are tragic and unavoidable, there is value in being prepared for the challenges Mother Nature throws our way.

1. POLICE NAME SUSPECT IN SANTA MONICA SHOOTINGS

1. SECRET DOCUMENTS SHOW GOVERNMENT IS SPYING ON INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

(BPT) - For most Americans, insurance coverage is a necessity. While coverage can be confusing and expensive to obtain, its solace is undeniable in the event of a car crash, emergency surgery or if your home has been damaged in a storm.

1. NSA COLLECTS VERIZON PHONE RECORDS

In my Aging Well Column last week, I covered the concept of negative media news as toxic, stressful and generally bad for your health. I apparently left out mental lapses. Apparently I’m the only one who caught this but my reference to George W. Bush as president during Desert Storm is obviously a mental lapse. It should have read H.W. Bush. There have been so many of them. I apologize. And rest assured I’m always out here fact checking.

1. TURKISH RIOTS ENTER FOURTH DAY

(BPT) - As you hit the road for this year’s vacation, you may see an increasing number of vehicles on the sides of the highway broken down either with mechanical problems or flat tires. Don’t derail your travel fun by being one of them. A few simple steps will help you avoid being stuck on the side of the road – or at least be prepared in the event it happens.

1. POLICE FIRE TEAR GAS AT PROTESTERS IN TURKEY

(StatePoint) Storm season is upon us again, bringing the potential for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and hurricanes through November. Since post-storm cleanup can strain bank accounts, some pre-storm preparation can save homeowners thousands of dollars in damage.

(NAPSI)—Warmer weather means more than the start of vacation season. It’s also when extreme weather—such as tornadoes and hurricanes—is more likely to occur.

THEATER 

In the wake of the tornado that left much of Oklahoma City in rubble, the National Weather Service is warning that more threatening weather is possible in major cities such as Kansas City, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines, where severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued.

1. E.U. ENDS EMBARGO ON ARMS FOR SYRIA REBELS

1. OBAMA VISITS TORNADO-RAVAGED OKLAHOMA TOWN President Obama visited Moore, Okla., on Sunday, about a week after the town was destroyed by a monstrous EF5 tornado that left 24 people dead. "There's no doubt they will bounce back," Obama said. "But they need help." The White House said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has already provided $57 million in rebates and incentives to help build about 12,000 storm shelters in Oklahoma. On Monday, the president will visit Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown in honor of Memorial Day. [Associated Press (2)] ………………………………………………………………………………

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Tucson Padres Game Summary May 22, 2013