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As the minutes were winding down in the fourth quarter and the Hornets up by more than 20, the few fas remaining in New Orleans Arena stood and cheered for a player coming off the floor. The feat itself isn’t surprising, players who have great games and lead their team to victory usually get ovations. The only thing was that the crowd wasn’t cheering for a Hornets player, they were cheering for D.J. Augustin of the Bobcats.

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This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering that Augustin went to Brother Martin and the stands were packed with friends, family and 400+ students from his alma mater. By the time the Hornets closed out a convincing 105–89 win, they made up most of the fans that remained and they made themselves heard saluting Augustin’s 28-point game.

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“It felt great,” Augustin said. “I had all of my support here. Everybody from new orleans came to see me play and support me.”

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Coach Byron Scott had his usual pre-game conference with reporters today and, not surprisingly, the conversation centered on the Mike James trade. It was a pretty candid talk and Scott revealed the main reason the trade went down: James had asked for it. It turns out that James wasn’t willing to accept a role backing up Chris Paul and wanted to be more of a scorer. According to Scott, James told him “sitting on the bench is for the birds.”

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Scott revealed that all of this was discussed in a meeting he had with James just five days ago. Scott added that he was surprised how quickly Hornets GM Jeff Bower was able to find a player like Antonio Daniels (a proven veteran who has played in, and has no problem running, Scott’s system) so quickly. In the business of basketball, this was as painless a divorce as you could see, with both sides seemingly happy with the outcome.

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Here’s a full list of quotes on the subject for your perousal:

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Cancel tomorrow night’s plans. Ampersand has an announcement.

 CLUB AMPERSAND presents DJ SAMANTHA RONSON (you know, Lindsay Lohan’s girlfriend) …

No, we don’t. But please, tell us more, ‘cause “Extra,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and every celeblog, supermarket tabloid and word from any “TV personality” on E! haven’t told me enough.

… on Thursday, December 11, 2008  10:00pm. SAMANTHA RONSON: will perform at Club Ampersand as the “FLVR” (flavor)…

Vowel removal is so hot right now.

… of the month for December.  FLVR is a monthly Thursday night at Club Ampersand; featuring Remixes and Mash-ups by Resident DJ Beverly Skillz and the celebrity of our choosing.

Ampersand gets first draft pick in this town. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are on a waiting list. It’s that exclusive.

With all of the recent press coverage about her and her rumored better half, Lindsay Lohan, why wouldn’t you want to see her in person?

You know, you’re right. Your rhetorical question got me thinking, and I have to say, seeing a real-life pseudo-lesbian couple would absolutely be worth the $15 advance ticket price. It’s a bargain, really. I can stare and gawk and bask in their hipsterdom, $9 beer in hand, slowly swaying (ironically, of course) to Jay-Z and Oasis mash-ups.

 Ronson always draws the ‘A’ List crowds, who knows who else will be there.

Don’t tell me. Lindsay Lohan?

Lindsay Lohan is scheduled to make an appearance to support her girlfriend or best friend.

I was right! I suppose my attendance will either confirm or deny their relationship, thus putting me “in the know,” and maybe becoming a potential source for Perez Hilton or OK! Magazine.

This just in - “Santa” is an anagram for “Satan!” And who better to celebrate the Mephistophelean side of Christmas than Spinal Tap, with today’s song, “Christmas with the Devil?” Ho ho ho… in HELL. 

 

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I can’t get enough of the eminently quotable, real-life David F-ing Mamet character that is Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois…hours of cable-news coverage last night wasn’t enough to slake my f-ing thirst for all the f-ing details in this f-ing indictment. And just when I thought it couldn’t get any f-ing crazier….

Turns out it’s Blago’s birthday today.

Seriously.

So I thought I’d check a few horoscopes to see how 2009 was going to be for the guv who managed to make Edwin Edwards look like Donny Osmond….

Sally Brompton, New York Post:

You will have plenty of fight in you this year but that does not mean you have to fight everyone. If you pick your battles carefully you will win when it counts - and get a reputation as someone who knows how to stand up for what matters in life.

Words to live by.

Holiday Mathis, Los Angeles Times:

Today’s birthday (Dec. 10): You will get to know many new people this year and will take great pleasure in learning as much as you can about them.

Seriously, Governor, that doesn’t sound good.

And my favorite, Georgia Nicols from the gov’s hometown paper, the Chicago Sun-Times:

IF DEC. 10 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui (1977) shares your birthday today. You appear calm to others. You’re gracious, cooperative and pleasant. People appreciate your sympathetic point of view; you are well-liked. Privately, you enjoy beauty, and you explore your spiritual world. You’re very genuine. A major change has taken place this year for many of you, and now the dust needs to settle. Next year will be wonderfully social and friendlier!

Oh, Governor, that really, really doesn’t sound good. But: happy f-ing birthday!