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Mary Schmitt Boyers top 10 players available in the NBA draft. The Cavaliers first pick will be fourth. They also have the 24th, 33rd and 34th picks.

NEW YORK -- Little did the Cavaliers know that when they won a coin flip with the New Orleans Hornets on April 26, they lost the NBA lottery.

In spite of good-luck charm Nick Gilbert and a contingent of supporters in bow ties that included Kyrie Irving of the Cavs and Bernie Kosar, Josh Cribbs and Joe Haden of the Browns, the Cavs dropped from the third slot to the fourth in Wednesday's NBA lottery to determine the order of selections in the NBA draft on June 28.

The Hornets jumped from No. 4 to No. 1, followed by Charlotte at No. 2 and Washington at No. 3.

While the Cavs likely still will be able to select from a group of players that includes Kansas forward Thomas Robinson, Connecticut center Andre Drummond and North Carolina forward Harrison Barnes, they weren't able to recreate the magic of last year, when Nick Gilbert stole the show by winning the lottery and uttering the phrase, "What's not to like?"

Though Gilbert, the 15-year-old son of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert was understandably disappointed with Wednesday's outcome, he insisted, "There's still a lot to like."

The Cavs' fate actually was determined last month after they tied with New Orleans for the third-worst record in the league at 21-45. The Cavs won the coin flip to break that tie, and got one extra combination in the lottery -- 138 chances to 137 for the Hornets.

That meant the Cavs owned combinations No. 450 to 587 out of the 1,000 assigned to the 14 teams in the lottery. The Hornets owned combinations No. 588 to 725, and that group included the winning combination of 6-4-9-7.

So if the Cavs had lost the coin flip -- or if they had won one more game to finish behind New Orleans -- Nick Gilbert would have been celebrating again Wednesday. Instead, his father tried to console him.

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The London Eye features on a set of commemorative postage stamps issued by Isle of Man Post Office to mark the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.

The first day cover features the royal rowbarge Gloriana and two Manx vessels. A percentage of each sale will benefit the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation.

The London Eye and County Hall are seen in the background of the stamp depicting a lifeboat from the historic Lady of Mann ship now converted as a cabin cruiser.

Another stamp features Vital Spark which is one of four replica Viking longboats built to be used in the annual World Viking longboat races held in the Isle of Man.

Both vessels will take part in Sunday's river pageant.

"We are absolutely thrilled Her Majesty The Queen has approved this very special first day cover to celebrate such a historic event, which is expected to be the largest live public event ever held in London," says Dot Tilbury, general manager of Isle of Man Stamps & Coins.

"It is particularly special to us as two vessels representing the Isle of Man will be showcased in the pageant.

"A numbered limited edition of just 1,000, one for every boat in the Pageant, will be carried aboard a vessel in the flotilla and authenticated by the master of the vessel.

"Priced at just 10, I would encourage any royal fan to pre-order their cover now to avoid disappointment."

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by Department of Health

The Department of Healths Chief Ambulance Officer, Steve Sieling is retiring after 20 years of service with the Isle of Man Ambulance Service. Steve, who retires on 31st May 2012, took up a post as an Ambulance Training Officer with Noble's Hospital in October 1992, having joined Bedfordshire Ambulance in 1983 where he progressed from Patient Transport Service to Paramedic with additional qualifications as tutor and driving instructor. He progressed with the Isle of Man Ambulance service to Chief Ambulance Officer in 2005. Steve Sieling, reflecting on his time in the Isle of Man Ambulance Service, said: Working as part of a fantastic dedicated team makes me proud, with special mention for all the commitment and productivity from Russell Thornhill, Raymond Beattie and Peter Smith, not forgetting the mentorship from Mike Whiteside in the early days. To my family it was funny as I hated the sight of blood. Over the years, I have overcome this fear. Working as a Paramedic and most recently as Chief Ambulance Officer has been challenging but very inspiring. It has meant that my family have had to be extremely flexible as plans can change at the last minute. I look forward to putting them first, being more involved in the younger ones growing up and spending quality time with the older ones. Steve continued: I remember my first TT fortnight, back in 1993, as a shock. I had to put all my training to good use, working from very early mornings to late nights for most of the fortnight. The Ambulance Service used to provide cover for all practice and race sessions, which the Islands Volunteer Services have now taken up, freeing the Ambulances to continue their invaluable work providing emergency care across the Island. There has been much change from when Steve started, with only one ambulance on duty all day for emergencies as well as Patient Transport Service, to four in-service ambulances providing emergency care across the Island. Steve set up full training for Paramedics including drug administration. This along with continuing changes to equipment and vehicles has meant that the Isle of Man Ambulance Service is ready to meet the changing demands, which have seen emergency call attendances grow from 2,000 per year in the early 1990s, to over 7,000 last year (2011). David Killip, Chief Executive Officer said: It has been a pleasure working with Steve, who has met the varying challenges in his career with great enthusiasm and dedication. I am sure that Steve will enjoy retirement with the freedom to spend time with the family and continue to nurture his love of vintage cars. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

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It has been a pleasure working with Steve, who has met the varying challenges in his career with great enthusiasm and dedication

David Killip, Chief Executive Officer

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29-05-2012 17:49 If America is ever going to get out from under our historic "National Debt" and allow the next generation and their children to live in the free society envisioned by our founders we need to change the way we fund our federal government. This is a serious subject that every American Citizen needs to understand and it will take aproximately 23 minutes so make sure you have some time. This subject is not beyond the average citizen's comprehention but "Temporary Politicians" in both Parties have a vested interest in you not understanding it. Please pass it on.

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