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Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with running back Justin Forsett, defensive tackle Roy Miller, defensive back Alan Ball, and cornerback Antwaun Molden on Friday.
Forsett, 27, played in all 16 games last season with the Texans, recording 374 yards and one touchdown. He also had three receptions for 38 yards.
Over six seasons with Indianapolis (2008), Seattle (2008-11) and Houston, Forsett has tallied 1,661 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. He also has 100 receptions for 768 yards and one touchdown.
The California product will reunite with head coach Gus Bradley, who was the Seahawks defensive coordinator during Forsett's tenure with the team.
Miller, 25, has spent the past four seasons with the Buccaneers. Last season, he had 24 tackles and one pass defensed over 15 games. Over in 62 career games, Miller has 140 tackles, three sacks and two passes defensed.
Ball, 27, posted 21 tackles and three passes defensed over 11 games with the Texans last year. In six seasons with Dallas (2007-11) and Houston, he has posted 108 tackles, 17 passes defensed, three interceptions and one forced fumble.
Molden played in three games for the Jaguars in 2012 after signing as a free agent on November 27. He has played in 51 games with two starts since coming into the NFL as a third-round draft pick of Houston in 2008.
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Vanessa Carlton , best known for her hit "A Thousand Miles," married John McCauley of the band Deer Tick on Friday evening. Carlton, who is 33, tweeted , "Married this gentleman two hours ago xo." She also posted a romantic photo of the happy couple on their wedding day.
Carlton also reveals that Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac officiated the wedding. She tweeted Friday night, "Thanks Stevie for marrying us," along with a photo of Nicks standing between them as they exchanged their vows.
Two months ago, Carlton was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, which means that the embryo was not developing in the uterus, as usual, but instead had settled in her fallopian tube. In this situation, the pregnancy is considered non-viable, because the embryo doesn't have room to develop, and the mother is put at high risk for internal bleeding. She had to undergo emergency surgery, which forced her to cancel part of her tour.
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Documentaries on war, mental illness, storytelling, and music in Arab world screening at Dubai International Film Festival 2010
Tue Nov 30,2010
Among the 13 films are eight world premieres, two international premieres, two Middle East premieres, and one GCC premiere; and films from the UAE, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Netherlands, Denmark, and France.
Emirati filmmaker Nujoom Alghanem brings us the story of Hamama; a 90-year old female healer and living legend in the Emirates whose skills are incredibly valuable to hundreds who continue to visit her each day. Yet, Hamama struggles with the responsibility of providing the care that is so greatly needed, while she tries to confront her own personal hardships. The world premiere of Hamama will be screened at Cinestar, Mall of the Emirates, on Dec. 15 followed by a second screening on Dec. 17. The film is also participating in the Muhr Emirati competition.
In Les Malaki – Les Habits Des Anges (Malaki – Scent of an Angel), award-winning Lebanese filmmaker Khalil Zaaraour, best known for his short film The Window, provides a compelling narrative following the relatives of people reported missing as a result of Lebanon's long and bloody civil war. The film makes its world premiere on Dec. 16, followed by a second screening on Dec. 19 at MoE.
With Al Tareeq Ila Bait Lahem (The Road to Bethlehem), Palestinian filmmaker and founder/CEO of Open Bethlehem, Leila Sansour returns to her hometown of Bethlehem to make a film about the wall. The intense but whimsical documentary will make its world premiere in Dubai on Dec. 16, followed by a second screening on Dec. 18. In the film, Sansour documents her battle with local bureaucracy and the effect of the Israeli-imposed barrier upon the local population. The moving and insightful documentary emerges as a lovingly-crafted paean to Sansour's hometown and all that it represents.
Algerian filmmaker Rahma Benhamou El Madani's Tagnawittude delves into the Gwana music ritual of the Maghreb. The documentary analyses the life of Amazigh Kateb and his band Gwana Diffusion, the talent behind a unique style of music since 1992. The film reveals interviews with musicians and participants of the Gwana music ritual, unlocking a fascinating glimpse of its intricacies. Marking its international premiere at DIFF, Tagnawittude will be screened at Mall of the Emirates on Dec. 15 and 18.
The world premiere of Lebanese director Zeina Sfeir's Beirut Al Mouss (All About My Father) gives audiences a unique history of Lebanon, as heard directly from those who shaped it. Having coiffed the heads of politicians, princes, and presidents, Elius Sfeir's testimonies provide audiences with colorful anecdotes and endlessly surprising recollections. The documentary will be screened at Cinestar, Mall of the Emirates, on Dec. 14 and 16.
Supported by DIFF's Dubai Film Connection, Egyptian filmmaker Iman Kamel's Beit Sha'ar (Nomad's Home) is a portrait of two Arab women born in different social and cultural circumstances within contemporary Egypt. The two women have much more in common than is immediately apparent. The world premiere of the film will be on Dec. 16, followed by another screening on Dec. 18, at MoE.
The tradition of storytelling in Syria and fables passed from grandparents to grandchildren, blended in colourful imagery, has been lost with time. Soudade Kaadan's Saqf Dmiashq Wa Hykayat Al Jannah (Damascus Roof and Tales of Paradise) defines the danger that these stories will vanish amidst the rubble and disruption of a city undergoing modernisation. The world premiere film will be screened on Dec. 16 and 18.
Syrian filmmaker, Soudade Kaadan's film Two Cities and A Prison will mark its world premiere at Cinestar, Mall of the Emirates, on Dec. 16 and 18. Samir Abdullah and Kheridine Mabrouk's Kasidat Gaza, Palestine (Gaza-Strophe, Palestine) documents the fall-out of the 2008/9 'Operation Cast Lead' following a bombardment upon the civilians of Gaza. The world premiere of the harrowing documentary is on Dec. 16, followed by a second screening on Dec. 18, at Cinestar, Mall of the Emirates.
Supported by the Dubai Film Connection and winner of the top DIFF prize, Mahmoud Al Massad's Hathihi Swrati Wa Ana Mayet (This is My Picture When I Was Dead) makes its international premiere at DIFF this year. Screening at the MoE on Dec. 14 and 17, the film follows the story of Bashir, a four-year old killed during the assassination of his father, a top PLO lieutenant. However, death was not the end of Bashir's journey. As he digs through his past to find out what kind of life he would have lived 29 years later, this experimental, highly original and occasionally surreal film redefines what a documentary can be.
Palestinian filmmaker Abdallah Al Ghoul's Tathkara Min Azrael (Ticket from Azrael) charts the desperate efforts of a Palestinian man digging an escape tunnel from Rafah, in the Gaza Strop, through to Egypt. This powerful and sobering account of realities of life in occupied Palestine marks its world premiere on Dec. 15 and will be screened again on Dec. 17 at Mall of the Emirates.
The Middle East premiere of Kaouther Ben Hania's Les Imams Vont A L'ecole (Imams Go to School) follows the secular training of a group of apprentices at Paris' Great Mosque, so that they may comply with new social regulations. The new film from the accomplished director will be screened at Mall of the Emirates on Dec. 13 and 16.
Marianne Khoury and Mustapha Hasnaoui's Zelal, a quiet masterpiece of hard-hitting reportage, has drawn global praise for its sobering insight into the lives of those afflicted by mental illness in Egypt today. Filmed in two large asylums, the film reveals the horrific conditions in which patients are expected to live – squalor and neglect is endemic, and therapy and treatment seems non-existent. The Middle East premiere of Zelal will be held at Mall of the Emirates on Dec. 14, followed by a second screening on Dec. 16.
Following a forced evacuation from Palestine in 1948, Munir Shargawi traveled the world before settling down in Denmark. Omar Shargawi's Fra Haifa Til Noerrebro (My Father from Haifa) is touching documentary of a personal history and highlights a new relationship emerging between a father and a son, both of whom in their own ways are grappling with their identities as a result of their past. The film will mark its GCC premiere on Dec. 15 and will be screened again on Dec. 17.
Erfan Rashid, DIFF's Director of Arab Programming, said: "The documentaries offer a perfect kaleidoscope into the day-to-day life in the Arab world, as well as tales that highlight individual plights, struggles and triumphs. All the selected works are of outstanding quality and will offer intense competition."
Masoud Amralla Al Ali, Artistic Director, Dubai International Film Festival, said: "The Muhr Arab Documentary segment captures the modern-day social, cultural, and political dynamics of the region. These movies, by filmmakers in the region as well as those based abroad, highlight the power of documentaries in capturing the socio-cultural dynamics."
The seventh edition of Dubai International Film Festival 2010 will be held from December 12 to 19. DIFF 2010 is held in association with Dubai Studio City. Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai Pearl, Emirates Airline and Madinat Jumeirah are the principal sponsors of DIFF. The Festival is supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Accreditation for DIFF 2010 is now open at www.dubaifilmfest.com.
DIFF 2010 box office locations are: Cinestar Mall of the Emirates, the Madinat Souk and the CNN Building in Dubai Media City. Tickets can also be purchased through DIFF's Dial-a-Ticket service at (04) 391 3378 and from the website, www.dubaifilmfest.com.
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Its constant preening leaves its feathers smooth as silk. It is incredibly proud of it's feather crest on the top of it's head. The strongest males will try and pull each others head feather off when fighting over territory or food.
#11 - Marsupium, The Lumbering Pokemon
Normal type
A Pokemon of extraordinary antiquity, Marsupium's ponderous bulk has allowed it to survive the biting cold of the ice age. Cave paintings depict it used as a beast of burden, but its extreme sluggishness and stubbornness cause some to view this critically. It is too lazy to lift its heavy tail when it walks, and as such the skin becomes very tough and calloused.
#10 - Possupial, the Opossum Pokemon
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Possupials have excellent endurance, and can hang from a tree branch for weeks without showing any signs of fatigue. Their tails are already fully developed at birth, allowing the babes to hang on trees while their parents forage for the bugs and berries that make up their diet.
#9 - Torchula, the Whipfire Pokemon
One of the fastest Pokemon alive, Torchula strikes with its razor sharp fangs faster than the human eye can see. When hunting its prey, it lurks in a fiery burrow, where temperatures can reach up to 300°C. When anything draws near, it leaps out and drags the unlucky creature into its lair with near-unbreakable strings of napalm-like web.
#8 Arignus, the Masked Pokemon
When hunting, Arignus will douse the flames on its head. Before striking, the flames will flare up, startling the prey. Arignus then injects a powerful venom from its "nose" stinger and drags them back to its lair.
#7 - Flarachnid, the Inferno Spider Pokemon
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Quick, agile and cunning, Flarachnid hunts down its prey and lassos them with its flaming web. Once they are immobilized, it hauls its prey back to the searing inferno of its web for later consumption. Its powerful legs allow it to leap over 30 feet in a single bound.
Old man Squeaky's gonna be designing the next pokemon as well, as I am a putz and cant think of anything interesting.
#6 - Lumingius, the Elder Deep Pokemon
Water/Dark Type
There are few creatures in the dark gloom of the ocean's depths that are so feared as the Pokemon Lumingius. Its massive fangs, immense muscles and enchanting lures make it an unrivalled predator in the abyssal trenches in which it makes its home.
#5 - Gillumina, the Legged-Fish Pokemon
What once were short stumpy legs are now muscular appendages for slow trolling along the ocean floor. The thin membrane extending down its legs act as flippers ideal for outmaneuvering it's quarry and escaping larger predators in the deep sea. With it's newfound ability to chase down prey, Gillumina's bio-luminescent spots and stalks are re-purposed to attract mates, or ward off any males looking to expand their territory.
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Water Type
In the unimaginable depths of the darkest stretches of the ocean, Meloumin slithers across the murky seafloor, dots of brilliant blue bioluminescence guiding its way, acting both as methods of communication to other Meloumin, and as a lure for unwary prey. Due to the extreme pressure constantly exerted on it, it has grown exceptionally strong, allowing it to take on prey much larger than itself. New owners are encouraged not to get too close to its small, but powerful jaws.


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All is quiet on the free agency front.
Over the first weekend, the Falcons lost three starters – Keith Brooking to Dallas, Michael Boley to New York Giants and Domonique Foxworth to Baltimore.
Safety Lawyer Milloy and defensive end Chauncey Davis are still out there.
The Falcons are clearly taking a low-key approach to free agency.
GM Thomas Dimitroff told us at the combine that the Falcons would not be major players in free agency. They are clearly not going after any top of the line free agents.
We'll just keep working the phones and see what's shaking this week.
Eagles' tight end L.J. Smith's name keeps coming up, but his agent Brian Mackler hasn't confirmed anything on him. Mackler was busy getting Foxworth's deal done. He also has former UGA and Cleveland Browns safety Sean Jones, who had a quiet weekend in the free agency game.
A couple of other names to keep an eye on are Colts linebacker Freddy Keiaho and Buffalo linebacker Angelo Crowell.
It's been all quiet on the Derrick Brooks' front, too.
Agent Drew Rosehaus in Miami has Jacksonville defensive end Paul Spicer, who has connections to the staff.
Are you a little disappointed that the Falcons have not make any moves in free agency?
March 2nd, 2009
9:25 am
No, Were still rebuilding.
March 2nd, 2009
9:28 am
I would like to see the Falcons add a strong safety- Jones or Jacksonville's Sensabaugh would fit nicely. The linebacker corps has been depleted. Smith might get reunited with Peterson who could have two years left.
We only have a few draft picks and there are no guarantees they will pan out. Look at what happened with Jamal Anderson. We need to get a safety, cornerback, two linebackers, a defensive lineman, a tight end and backup offensive line help. You cannot address all that through the draft.
March 2nd, 2009
9:29 am
No, not disappointed at all. Just anxious. Our new GM and coach earned my trust last year with the moves that they made and even the ones they didn't make. Unlike past years, we now have competent football people making the football decisions for the Falcons. All will be fine. Drink the Koolaid people. I have. In TD we trust.
March 2nd, 2009
9:35 am
hey d-lo,,,while i hated to see boly and foxworth leave not all is negative,,,we did receive draft choices for the ones that left,,and with davis and milloy out there still to be signed,,,that could be 2 more we receive (according to espn's winners/losers report). i am just glad this administration doesnt give in to local "pressure" to add former bulldogs and jackets for "sentimental reasons".
March 2nd, 2009
9:45 am
I forgot about the compensated draft picks. What round picks do we get?
A draft pick for Brooking. A draft pick for Boley. A draft pick for Foxy. Maybe 2 more. Smooth move TD. Next year the team should have a little worse record than this year. The rebuilding, the high turnover and the harder schedule will make things tough. If we make the playoffs next year then the following year we will go to the super bowl. With few injuries of course.
March 2nd, 2009
9:47 am
Sure, I'm anxious. There are five holes on this team. WLB, SLB, CB, SS and TE. You can't fill all those holes through the draft. I'd love to see them make one big move for a CB like Bodden or McFadden, but I know they won't do that. So you might be looking at a defense with a rookie SS and spare parts at CB like Grimes and Hutchins across from Houston and his matador defense.
Since it looks like they might go with Delmas in the first round, they'll be left with a mediocre OLB pick in the second and a TE like Beckham in the third. Meh. The defense did it with smoke, mirrors and grit last year. And it's gotten appreciably worse since then.
March 2nd, 2009
9:48 am
We get a 3rd for each (Boley, Brooking and Foxworth). We will get another for Milloy IF we don't sign comparable players. That could be 4 3rd's for 2010, which is ammunition to move up as needed.
This year might be a bump in the road, but we're building- which is not a 1 year process.
March 2nd, 2009
9:50 am
Brooking, Foxworth and Boley were unrestricted FAs. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think we get compensation for those unless it's a late round sandwich pick.
March 2nd, 2009
9:54 am
The pressing needs seem to be linebacker, safety, cornerback and a passing threat at tight end. If Dimitroff can address all those holes through the draft alone I'll be more impressed with him than I already am. If it were me, I'd want to feel a little more secure at one or more of those areas before the draft. Truth be told, Thomas and Mike likely have a half dozen or so players in mind. They're just waiting for the asking prices to return from the twilight zone.
March 2nd, 2009
9:54 am
I trust that we know what we are doing and we are on a course of inproving without overspending. Adding players is about more than just talent, it's also about being the right fit for the team and community. I believe that we are doing our homework and will add the necessary pieces without emptying the Brinks truck.
March 2nd, 2009
9:56 am
D-Lo, Jimmy is on target here. With the three signings, the Falcons are in line for some compensatory picks this year and possibly next, right?
What we all have to remember is that this is a very uneasy position for the team to be in. We still do not know how much of the cap will have to used on the remainder of the Vick deal so we have to hold cash close at this time. The draft can resolve some of the issues. What we TRUE fans have to remember is that we won a lot of games last year with some LUCK; we were AND are, a very young team that is being built for the future. Let TD and Smitty work the process they started. And in a few year, we will be CONSISTENT contenders and perhaps, a Super Bowl champ. And D-LO, what is the latest on Trey Lewis? If he is not ready to go, Ziggy Hood or Ron Brace move to the top of my board. My suggestion would be that we begin the transition to a 3-4 defense right now for the LB corps in the draft this season sets us up for big time success in the future. Or perhaps, a deal can be made for DT Vince Wilfork, a player TD scouted and drafted in New England who is a UFA after this year. D-LO, what do you think?
March 2nd, 2009
10:03 am
From a one year perspective? Yes, I am concerned. I preface my concern by saying "one year." All last year,even through the winning, the Falcons said they were sticking to the "process." I doubt very seriously that they thought winning 11 games in the first year of the "process" was in the books. I figure, they planned on being competitive. However, the team exceeded expectations. After winning eleven games, it would be a step back if we had a losing season. And I'm sorry, I don't see us winning a bunch of games with a bunch of rookies and second year players on defense. Consider this: the first year of the process, we got rid of a bunch of players. However, the biggest players we got rid of were on the offensive side of the ball (Crumpler and Dunn). Sure we got rid of Rod Coleman and DeAngelo Hall. However, Hall ran himself out of town. Had he been a good citizen, he may have been in a Falcon's uniform. My point? The first year, we got rid of offensive pieces that didn't fit long term. This year, the process calls for getting rid of defensive players that don't fit. Thus, Milloy, Brooking, Boley, and even Foxworth were allowed to walk. Long term, I believe Dimitroff is building a winning product. However, in the context of coming off a winning season and building expectation, I concerned that Dimitroff will put a bunch of youngsters on D. Why not? He gave the keys to Matt Ryan last year to lead the offense. Turner was never a starter. Roddy only had one good year and Jenkins was awful up until last year. Baker was pegged to protect Ryan's blindside. We didn't have a pass catching tight end. Get the picture? Last year, our offense did things that it wasn't supposed to do. However, it was very young and very inexperienced. Now, I believe he is doing the same thing with the defense. Long term, it will be to our benefit. In the short term, I'm scared. Again, I've never seen a bunch of rookies and second year players be competitive on D. Who knows, Dimitroff may get some cheap players that can provide leadership. However, I can only see him going young next year on D, in the same manner he did on offense.
March 2nd, 2009
10:14 am
nothing that shocking really, Foxworth was overpriced for what he was though we would have liked to have him back. Boley is a very good player, but not the right fit. Brooking is past his prime and he's got a better deal for him in Dallas.. so good for him.
The falcons will get some compensatories which is great. Next year will be a small step back but I'm confident they can go 9-7. They aren't signing big name vets this off season. They are definately going to find some solid vets to bring in and supplant the youth. I have full confidence that TD knows what he's doing and has a plan.
They know their holes even better than we do. Boy it would be nice to have Owen Daniels lineing up at TE though.
That being said, do your thing TD.
March 2nd, 2009
10:16 am
Tony Gonzalez wants to finish his career playing for a contender. While he's not the player he once was, in his case that only means that he's gone from super awesome to plain old awesome. He does'nt need the money at this point he's pretty much set for life. The guy's still playing because he wants to be wearing a big gaudy ring. When he shows up at Canton. Dimitroff does'nt need my advice, but if he were to ask it I'd tell him to ask his old buddy Pioli what he wants for Tony.
March 2nd, 2009
10:20 am
Hawesg – Compensatory picks
Compensatory picks are 3 – 7th rounders and are awarded based on a formula that takes into consideration: net loss of FAs, what they ended up signing for, a ranking of that player, etc. (32) I believe are awarded. It looks like the Falcons are stocking 2010 with good mid round picks. Brooking, Boley, and Foxworth all signed for respectable sums. If we end up with a net loss in FAs. Those have a good chance of turning into a 3, 4, 5 or maybe 4,5,6. Very smart play. That way you get something even WITH a UFA. Not help for this year but a LOT of potential depth / hidden gems for next. I like the process.
March 2nd, 2009
10:26 am
One more note on compensatory draft picks… they cannot be traded. So we can't use whatever comp picks we receive in a package to move up in the draft.
March 2nd, 2009
10:34 am
Guys, don't go overboard. We won't be getting 3 3rd rounders. That's not how it works.
Comp picks are based on **NET GAINS & LOSSES** in free agency. We don't get picks just based on who we lose. It's also based on who we sign. Losing Brooking, Boley & Milloy – all starters – is only part of the equation. If we were not to sign anyone else, then, yes, we might very well net a 3rd rounder or two. But if we bring in players who (a) make more money and (b)start, then those offset our losses.
Additionally, the comp picks are awarded the year *AFTER* your losses. In other words, any compensation we get for these guys won't come until the 2010 draft.
March 2nd, 2009
10:35 am
Oops. Didn't see Orlando's post before I posted.
March 2nd, 2009
10:35 am
Compensatory picks – part deux
Again even if they are mid to late rounders. Look what a good front office can do with those. Not all will be hits, but more picks = more options. You give TD and Smith an opportunity to play to their strength..the draft. And don't forget the other abilites multiple picks give. Trade bait for teams that are trying to unload players before they do become UFAs etc. More chances with people who know what to do with them = good things for Falcons fans.
March 2nd, 2009
10:38 am
The comp picks may not be able to be traded, but they can be kept and our regular draft order ones can. Thereby still giving us options options options.
March 2nd, 2009
10:40 am
I thought the compensation picks for the free agents lost this year would be awarded for this year's draft…it looks like 3 3rd rounders so far. Please correct me if I'm wrong….hope not. I thought we lost the ball when it came to Foxworth who seemed to thrive in our scheme last year. He was young and only had an upside to him. Don't understand Dimitroff reasoning behind this…if it was money that's a load….we have zero for a secondary now that is top shelf. I would love to hear this plan.
March 2nd, 2009
10:44 am
I have to admit I have more trust in the current eadership than thse of the past. We lost some quality, we also lost som that were just names we all were fond of. I would like to see a coue of seasoned veeterans in camp to replace the linebackser and defensive backs. As time moves on some quality wll be left on the table and we might pick up a diamond in te ruff. Also we have adequate draft picks and local appeal that there will be plenty of competition. Let the brain thrust work and the boys play. In the end I believe we will have a more than proven group on the field of play at sesons open.
March 2nd, 2009
10:44 am
No surprises here. The Falcons and many other teams have been quiet in these 1st few days after the FA period kickoff. When you are interested in mid tier free agents, as the Falcons are, you don't go after anybody too fast. If you go too fast after a mid tier FA their value will get inflated. They will sign a couple FAs when the time is right. I still think they will receive a Compensatory Pick, but I don't think they are holding off signing FAs so they can get CPs, which are typically very low picks and untradeable picks.
TD & MS have a game plan. I believe they will make solid decisions.
March 2nd, 2009
10:49 am
Definitely not dissapointed in losing Brooking, Boley, and Milloy. I keep hearing we lost the leaders of our defense. Well, they lead us to the 24th ranked defense last year, yeah, no thanks. I am not sentimental, as you can see.
I am also very happy the Falcons didn't go out and overpay for players. You don't see good football teams do that. I believe we will still get some midlevel guys to help out, but ultimately winners are built through the draft.
If we can go out and get a Ronald Bartell, Sean Jones, Angelo Crowell, Paul Spicer, Monty Beisel (not all of these guys obviously)…maybe some guys like this to come in and start, we will be better off then overpaying for Bart Scott or Albert Haynesworth.
March 2nd, 2009
10:50 am
For the last time Ledbetter, the man's name is Paul SPICER!! There is no 'h' in his name. How long have you been covering football?
And why on earth would we be interested in LJ Smith? That makes no sense at all. We can find a better pass-catching TE in the draft for a lot less money.
The only player thus far that I think our GM should be remotely interested in is Jermaine Phillips, S from Tampa, to replace Lawyer Milloy until DeCoud or some other draftee is ready to take over the job.
March 2nd, 2009
10:56 am
What is your take? I am a little worried that they seem to be doing nothing, but at the same time, all the core guys are in place for the birds…and as a fan I learned to trust in Dimitroff and Smith…
March 2nd, 2009
11:04 am
Lack of activity does not concern me. I just want to know who we are targeting. I would like to add Sean Jones or Jermaine Phillips. There are real good safeties in the draft, at least not as good as to where they are being projected to be drafted. We can get DTs, TEs, LBs, and CBs in the draft, not safeties. Just don't overpay, which is probably why we haven't done anything yet. We will do things on our terms, which is good.
March 2nd, 2009
11:10 am
And what a dissappointment Boley turned out to be.
March 2nd, 2009
11:15 am
Why people keep mentioning that we recieve picks for the players we lost?do your home work there are no picks for unrestricted free agents.
March 2nd, 2009
11:16 am
interesting that lj smith and sean jones share the same agent..
maybe theyre part of the incoming FA class this year, a la Coleman, Hartsock and Hutchins last year…
March 2nd, 2009
11:20 am
Mock drafts are alot of fun. Last year I learned that Matt Ryan was'nt a top ten talent, and Sam Bakers arms were too short. Too bad Dimitroff does'nt read mock drafts; then he'd be as smart as Mel Kiper. You've got to admire a guy that only has to work one day a year.
March 2nd, 2009
11:23 am
We may not look like a discount team,but our moves in FA give us away.Look out NFC south We'er falling fast.Back to back winning seasons gone by the wayside.
March 2nd, 2009
11:25 am
March 2nd, 2009
11:35 am
I am a little anxious. I am not so upset with the losses of boley or brokking but the loss of foxworth was a bitter pill. That being said. I am not that worried because we had five rookies start last year and they were fine. I would like to know what these players that have been starter on special teams can do when given the oppertunity to start.
Everybody keep saying how hard the schedule is next year but lets look at it. AFC East, are we really scared of Buffalo, and the Jets? We have a chance aginst Miami and that leaves New England. The NFC East, are we scared of the Redskins and Dallas? We were one bad call away from beating the Eagles and until the Giants get a deep threat they a very beatable. I am not sure what everyone is soworried about the schedule for.
Bottom line I have faith in the front office and to be honest as long as that albatross vick contract is hanging around our throats we are cash short as far as the cap goes.
TD Please draft Clay Mathews and maybe Asher Allen.
March 2nd, 2009
11:37 am
SEKOU: Yeah, I'm a little disappointed. It's not like we get 2 picks in the 1st round. I know starters don't necessarily have to be found in the first round…but trying to find an immediate-impact plalyer, much less a starter, outside of the 1st round can be a bit of a reach. If we focus on a safety for the first round & we haven't picked up a cornerback or linebacker in free agency, how do you then replace 2 additional starters with 2nd & 3rd round picks? Same applies if we pick up a linebacker or cornerback in the 1st round. I'm not saying we have to load up on free agents, but I don't understand how we can anticipate replacing 3 starters with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd round picks.
March 2nd, 2009
11:38 am
DOL: Oops, didn't mean to call you Sekou!!! My bad
March 2nd, 2009
11:41 am
I trust our falcon braintrust but i dont like the idea of drafting for need. I also dont like overpaying for FAs but getting maybe angelo crowell and lj smith on one year rebounding contracts and maybe a versatile safety like sean jones who fits our system of interchangeable safeties. That way we can draft the best player on our board and not reach for needs.
March 2nd, 2009
11:44 am
What some morons like chump Change doesn't understand is what Atlanta is doing is simply smart business. This team is still rebuilding and are setting themselves up for developing a very good, young team in the future.
As far as the defense is concerned, Coach Smith wants his type of players who will play within the defensive scheme. Great franchises like the Steelers and Patriots don't make big splashes in free agency and that's why they are always playing in January. Atlanta is looking to reach that point.
As long as they use this offseason to build on both the offensive and defensive lines they will be fine in the long run.
March 2nd, 2009
11:50 am
I'm not disappointed, partly because I understand how the market works. After the 'big ticket' free agents are signed, the 'working class' free agents begin looking for deals. Hopefully the Falcons can pick up good players within the realms of the budget set by TD.
At this point, he's earned my trust with respect to his talent evaluation and knowing how available players will fit into the overall team scheme. This is a building process and 'overspending' is something we should not do at this stage of the game.
March 2nd, 2009
11:53 am
We need to go after Jermaine Phillips.
JWS, I agree. No sentiment in football. GSU-Lee, what is your take on that? After 07, I thought we had a great future player on our hands. Why would he perform better for that sorry-@$$ed Petrino than our new coaches?
March 2nd, 2009
11:53 am
For those still asking questions about compensatory picks, understand that a) we don't get those picks until next year, and b) those picks are based entirely on how those players perform NEXT SEASON. If Brooking gets hurt and misses half the season, if Milloy doesn't sign somewhere, if Foxworth is relegated to nickleback – all of these things will reduce the value of our picks. Also, signing ANY free agents can seriously affect our picks. We got a third rounder for having lost Patrick Kerney, but almost didn't get ANYTHING because we had signed Lewis Sanders; he just barely missed the cut as a valuable free agent signing.
March 2nd, 2009
11:56 am
Hey, chumpchange have you seen what is going on down here in Tampa? Talk about running a franchise on a shoestring… Falcons are making smart moves building a solid foundation.
March 2nd, 2009
11:57 am
The Falcons have messed up by #1 not resigning Milloy, Boley & Foxworth, and #2 relying so much on the draft. We only have a limited amount of draft picks, and the worst thing the Falcons can do is go out next season with the 4th toughest schedule and expect good results with such a young team. Vets belong on the defensive side of the ball. Through free agency, we could have at least signed some decent LBs or a CB to replace the ones that we lost…
I can guarantee that we will not be 12-4 next season.
March 2nd, 2009
11:58 am
ok,,it wasnt espn,,,it was SI.com http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/27/signings/1.html
Saturday's News
Lose now, win later
It's too early to determine the winners in free agency, but one team that bears watching is the Atlanta Falcons — even though they have no plans to sign a prominent player.
The Falcons recently released cornerback Domonique Foxworth and linebackers Michael Boley and Keith Brooking because none figured prominently in their plans; and thanks to other teams' interest in the players, Atlanta stands to garner three third-round compensatory draft choices in 2010.
Compensatory picks are awarded if it is deemed that a team lost more and/or better players than they acquired during the previous year's free-agent period. With Foxworth getting $16.5 million in guarantees from the Ravens, Boley securing at least $10 million in guarantees from the Giants and Brooking receiving an undisclosed amount from the Cowboys, the Falcons could be the ultimate winner by doing nothing, or very little, in free agency.
In fact, Atlanta could secure a fourth compensatory pick if former starting safety Lawyer Milloy signs and produces with a new team. Talk about working the system.
– Jim Trotter (6:49 p.m. ET)
March 2nd, 2009
11:58 am
Falcons need to sign Shawn Springs
March 2nd, 2009
12:07 pm
They should have anted-up to keep Foxworth, he is a very good cover corner. He was almost lockdown last year, he will missed by that defense. The Ravens got a steal by signing him for that price compared to the money the big name corners are getting. D-Hall got 54 mill and Foxworth is definitely a better man to man coverage corner than him. Great post by KHAO$. But I don't think the youth movement will win against next years schedule. That schedule is brutal, one glaring weak spot may be Tampa. But, you need vets that have been through the wars in the trenches with you against that schedule. 11 wins in 2008 was great but 6 wins or less in 09 will be a huge step back, the fans in Atlanta are impatient and the dome was not truely sold out last year, many tickets were bought by businesses and given away as part of promotions. 6 wins or less and the fans will start screaming for heads to roll and Arthur Blank will start medling again. If the Falcons go 8-8 next year against that schedule, they will be a contender in 2010. That is why I have blogged if they go 8-8 I will stay off you Falcon fans blogs in 2010.
March 2nd, 2009
12:07 pm
After coming off an 11 win season, this team should not regress and claim its rebuilding. Sure we have a 2nd year QB in Ryan but why would R.White,M.Jenkins,M.Turner,etc. want to be a part of a rebuilding process ? These guys are in their prime right now. It is smart to build for the future but how can you expect fans to support a team next year coming off 11 wins that is gutting the team of its veterans ? Boley and Foxworth were good players that will be missed. If these 5 free agents are replaced by better free agents then there's a good chance you compete for a Super Bowl run next year. I hate reading all these people saying "they are building for the future". TD proved he is capable last year. But if he expects only this year's draft to replace these 5 players immediately then he is crazy. The good teams win now and build for the future. I don't want a tight-waded GM that won't go after the good free agents that can help you continue winning NOW. I've read all negative comments on Keith Brooking and its sad. This guy remained a Falcon for 11 years and was the only reliable player on defense for those 11 years. He has slowed down for sure but he just signed a 3-year deal in Dallas. He moved on to teams that want to win NOW along with Boley,Foxworth,Milloy,etc. because of this REBUILDING. I don't want to win in 4 years. I want to win next year just as we did LAST year.
March 2nd, 2009
12:11 pm
I agree wit RobDawg
March 2nd, 2009
12:19 pm
If he is banking solely on the draft to build this team all he will be doing is making good players of guys that will jump at free agency as soon as they can. Players aren't going to be satisfied with chump change while veterans that they are better than already are making millions. The Expos tried this same strategy in MLB and all that happened was they built top players (Pedro,Vladdy,R. Johnson,L.Walker,C. Floyd) for the Yankees and other free spending teams. I can't believe a team coming off 11 wins is busting up the team and rebuilding. I'm going to be a Carolina Panthers fan next year, I think. I like teams that want to win now and later. Not just later. I hope I'm wrong and maybe the Falcons will sign some good free agents.


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Be safe and good luck Kristin and Reed!! We look forward to your pictures and stories. Stay tuned for updates later this weekend and next week.
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Slideshow from Ben and Reed's excellent adventure through New York City in 2011.
-Ben Pine


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Manzilein apni jagah hai raste apni jagah
Lyrics & Chords
I have not listened the original one for a long time, so there may be many mistakes in this song.
Adithi said
Very nicely done, Sojan! Liked the melancholic feel in the song. Haven't heard the original but i am sure you would have justice to it :)
Liked it! :)
Shaniruh said
Sojan! Really good rendition….Nice feel throughout …. ;) Keep it up
Listen To My Latest :
Chingari Koi Bharke
Humse Badal Gaya Woh
Chehra Hai Yah Chand
Bhool Gaya Sab Kuch
Jab Koi Baat Biger Jai
Suhani Chandni Raatein
Zindagi Kay Safar Main
Musafir Hoon Yaron
Pyar Say Aisay-
Pukarta Chala Hoon Main
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Rinu Srinivasan said
Good one sir!!!
Rekha swaminathan (on and off...) said
Very soulful singing Sojan ji, your voice fits the song very beautifully….
The Antaraas were done very nicely….much like the original itself…good feel!
few of my latest –
Vaan megam – Punnagai mannan
Minsara Poove – Padayappa
Hai Rama – Rangeela
Mahaganapatim Jam
Older ones: Vaseegara , Enge enadhu kavidhai , Dum maro Dum , Maha Ganapatim , Jawaan-e-jaaneman ,
Saroj Nair said
nice song and well sung Sojan.
Biju Ramachandran said
nice song…….v well sung with great feel….
yur best is yet to come …im sure…………
biju ramachandran
Neha ........ said
Hi Sojan,
liked the depth & feel in ur voice…!!
(mix could be better, you could increase the volume of the track a little).
very good job with the singing nonetheless…!
Priya said
Waah Sojan ji . Very good feel and expressions. Awesome singing. Liked it a lot. Dil se gaya hai Apne . Well done.
Sojan Ji !.
You have a very sharp voice and I guess that it do not need any effect.
Lovely Singing. and Its surprising that you have covered this song without knowing the original.
Well done. Keep it up.
- Roshine *
"ஒரு சிற்றோடையின் சலசலப்பாய்… சிறகாய்…சிலிர்ப்பாய்…எனக்குள் ஒலி எழுப்பும் சங்கீத சப்தஸ்வரமாய்… நீ "
Harshan Nambiar (away for a month india vacation) said
Sojan ….did you mean that you didnt listen to the original in recent times? LOL
Very nicely done ……ek dum mood me gaya hai dost. ….nit pick harket on kya kare ….needs more finesse……you have a great voice which really suits kishoreda songs. However I would also like to see you cover of other singers if possible …Rafi saab, Hemant kumar….
LOVED it and to my fav
Check out
Bhool gaya sab kuch
Aye dil hai Mushkil
Dekha na hai re socha na-
Pukarta chala hoon mai
Max Vala said
Very nice singing
Supreeta Williams said
Sojan don't have much knowledge to correct on cine songs. you are singing well.
Stay blessed!
Ramya Harish said
Very nice! Liked it!
My recent covers:
Nenjukkulle innar endru
Janina Janina
Kadhal Oviyam with MuraliV
Dhoore Kizhakudhikum with Kumaran
Kadhal kavidhaigal with Joseph
Thendral dhaan with Kumaran
Srini S said
Nice singing sojan asusual,loved it.Feel was good,keep it up.
My latest uploads,
Paarijaatha Poove- with adithi
Ek ladki bheegi bhaagi si (Hindi cover)
s.a.m saddy said
Too good nice feel .good feel overall Liked it
SAM Saddy
i guess its long time since i listened to u! this one i feel is special i loved the tune and ur rendition as well! keep going chetta!
Vimala chandrasekharan (busy) said
Hi Sojan
Nice to hear you singing again. You have brought out the 'feel'well.Long time since I too listened to this song.
Kala Vijay said
singing a kishore kumar song is not easy.
your feel is very good.very well sung.particularly this song is very difficult.
expecting more songs fm u.pl try chalte chalte
mere ye geet yaad rakhna.
Sudha Kumar (back to listen to all of you..) said
Very soulfully sung, Sojan. You have a nice deep voice and suits Kishoreda songs. I'm not familiar with this song at all, so listening to it the first time in your aawaz!
This song reminds me "Kisi Nazar ko tera intezaar"
Liked it,
Do listen to my latest uploads
Rajnigandha Phool
Tum Se Hi – Jab We Met
Maage Ubha Mangesh – Marathi Shiva bhajan
Bella said
nicely sung!
Meena Menon (visit my blog : http://meenamenon.blogspot.com/) said
thank you sojanji for reminding me this song….
such a wonderful pick……very well sung by you…
keep singing always
god bless you
My new upload
ennodenthinee pinakkm
Deepesh A k(indefinitely on and off) said
A very nice one sojan….sorry that am late…. Misswed this lovely treat by 5 days :(….nevertheless enjoying it to the core :)
Soumitra Sarkar said
Nice singing with good feel. BGM needs to be a bit louder for a better mix.
- Soumitra
Pls listen to my Shukran Allah attempt.
Deepa kumar said
Very well sung Sojan…. Great performance….
My uploads:
Happy Birthday Raj
Kaadhodu Dhan-V-Day Special
Thanking Lord Shiva on Maha Sivarathri 2010
Karigalan with Vishnu Mohan
Dedication to my daughter
Poove Poochooda Vaa
Yeh Ishq Hai
Mehwish Butt said
Pradeep Barre said
Well sung Sojan! Good expressions!!! Keep it up!
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Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 26, 2013 at 4:45 am. Grains futures are lower on profit taking after a late rally yesterday. Heavy snow across the Midwest and below normal temps for the next 2 weeks has traders willing buyers in the new crop futures. China buying new crop #soybeans and no announcement of old crop sales has bull spreaders taking some profits. The tight stocks estimates could help provide some support for spreads. The trade averages as (surveyed by Reuters) for Quarterly Stocks for March 1, 2013 in #corn is 5.013 billion bushel, soybeans is .935 billion bushel and #wheat 1.117. USDA March 1, 2012 was corn 6.023, soybeans 1.374 and wheat 1.199. Trade average estimates for Prospective Plantings are corn 97.252 mil acres, soybeans 78.394 mil acres, and all wheat 56.442 mil acres. The recent price rally in corn is giving farmers a reason and incentive to release some of their inventory. Basis has topped for the near-term and giving traders a reason to reduce size in the May/Dec corn spreads. Effective Sunday, April 7, 2013 (trade date Monday, April 8), all CBOT, KCBT and MGEX Grain and Oilseed Futures and Options will reduce electronic trading hours on CME Globex. The trading hours will be: Sunday-Friday: 19:00 to 07:45 CT, Monday-Friday: Break from 07:45 to 08:30 CT, Monday-Friday: 08:30 to 13:15 CT, Mini-Sized Grains: 08:30 to 13:45 CT. Our advice is to not be lulled to sleep by pre-report action. Be ready to adjust your positions as spring planting will be front and center next week. Friday's Cold Storage report showed increase beef in storage at a time the industry has 12% less market ready cattle. Pork supplies fell 16 million pounds which was in line with expectations. Beef prices have the disadvantage when compared to pork and poultry. Consumer demand is critical to beef prices. Boxed beef prices were lower again on Monday. Choice down .85 and select was down 2.07. Pork futures are firmer as cutout values were .68 higher on Monday. Join us the tonight for the Allendale's Ag Leaders Webinar. Sign up now, click here!
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Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 25, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grains futures are lower. The clock continues to run as the USDA Prospective Plantings number will be released on Thursday at 11:00 AM CT. There are more estimates being circulated as position adjusting will be a feature ahead of the report this week. For more insight into this report join us for the Allendale Ag Leaders Webinar tomorrow night. The CFTC says the managed money fund managers increased net corn longs by 57,864 and reduced soybean long positions by 39,420 contracts as of last Tuesday. Funds also reduced their short positions in #wheat by 8,062 contracts. Farmers opened bin doors slightly on the price rally in nearby corn last week. The weather forecast has not shown much change over the weekend. Informa released their ending stocks estimates for 2013/14 #corn at 2.040 billion bushels and #soybeans at 241 million bushels. Cattle on Feed Report could be considered a little friendly especially with the recent sell off. Rich Nelson, Allendale's Chief Strategist says Allendale estimates the front end supply of cattle, those on feed for over 120 days, at 4.193 million head. This is 575,000 head smaller front end supply than last year at this time. The last time we saw this big of a year over year supply drop was 2009′s 457,000 head drop. 2009 was one of those years with a late spring rally. In 2009 there was a $5 cash cattle rally from now until the third week of April. Will we see a late spring resurgence in cash cattle this year? On Friday boxed beef values were lower with choice down 1.55 and select down .96. Pork cutout values were down .57. Get the rest of the story by subscribing to the Allendale Advisory Report at www.allendale-inc.com.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 22, 2013 at 5:05 am coming to you from Fargo, ND. We will be in Carrington, ND for a meeting this afternoon at 2 PM. Grains are lower on profit taking after the recent rallies. The forecast for more moisture in the southern Plains has weighed on the wheat complex. The below normal temps across the Midwest is supporting the December corn futures. Recent price rally in corn has drawn some farmer selling on Thursday. We expect more positioning ahead of next week's USDA reports. Talk of China selling soybeans out of their reserves will likely be replaced by Brazilian beans when they arrive in Chinese ports. Export sales yesterday were nothing stellar as the actual sales were at the low end of trade estimates. Dock workers in Brazil canceled their strike after talking with government leaders. Cyprus banks are closed until Tuesday as they negotiate with Russia and the EU. We expect more fireworks in the Euro next week. Cattle traders are waiting for the Cattle on Feed Report this afternoon. Trade estimates are On Feed 93.6%, Placed 91.0% and Marketed 92.4% of last year. Cattle producers and traders are hoping for some friendly news to help stop the slide in futures. Choice beef on Thursday afternoon was at $192.98, which was .43 lower; select values were up .21 to 193.24. Feeder cattle index was down .70 to 135.54. Cash hogs are expected to be under pressure again next week. Pork cutout values were up 1.09. Allendale's Monthly Ag Leader's Webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 26. Sign up today to reserve your connection.
Markets as of 5:05 AM
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 21, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grain futures are mixed. #Soybean futures are higher lead by short-covering. #Corn is steady and #wheat slightly lower. #Ethanol production was a little better than last week being down only 9% from last year's level. Year to date production is now 11.7% behind last year and below the USDA target of a 10% decline. One of the highlights coming out of yesterday's EIA report was the profitability of ethanol production which improved by $.23 this week. With the strong basis at ethanol plants, it is reported that farmers are getting 8.00 a bushel for corn in Central IA. There is talk circulating now that ethanol plant production is being reduced because of railcar availability. Some plants had leased their railcars out due to previous production slowdowns. Weather continues to delay loading in the Brazilian Port of Paranagua. Their loading equipment is not covered and has lost 27 days of work since January 1. Weekly export sales estimates are divided this week into old crop and new crop. Trade is looking for 12/13 corn 0 to 250 tmt, soybeans 300 to 600 tmt, wheat 450 to 800 tmt and estimates for the 13/14 corn is 50 to 400 tmt, soybeans 150 to 400 tmt and wheat 100 to 320 tmt. We are only a week away from the big USDA report on March 28. Expect to see choppy trade as we approach the report. Cyprus banks are not going to open until Tuesday as leaders appeal to Russia for bailout help. Without some kind of intervention the banks will fail when they open as customers will run to withdraw funds. Cash cattle sales were reported at 125 to 125.5 in Nebraska yesterday. Boxed beef values continue to slide as choice was down .77 and select was down .62. Feeder cattle index was down .38 to 136.24. Cash hogs struggle to find buyers while pork cutout values were down 1.68 on Wednesday. Livestock futures are oversold and traders are waiting for the signal that the bottom is in. Don't forget to sign up for the March 26th Allendale Ag Leaders Webinar at www.allendale-inc.com.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 20, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grains futures are higher on short covering and firmer European markets. More spreading of old crop versus new crop is keeping markets somewhat active ahead of next week's USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Stock reports. Traders are getting positioned for a friendly stocks number as cash markets are strong. Lack of farmer movement is driving nearby futures. The deferred contracts struggle with increased acres of soybeans and near year ago levels in corn. Allendale data suggests more acres planted in the 3 major crops of corn, soybeans and wheat. We have been suggesting the key to 2013 production is not planted acres, it is harvested acres and yield. Tomorrow the weekly export data from USDA will be watched closely. Weather in South America is ideal for crops to complete maturity. Traders are chattering about a slow start to spring planting and the need for an early harvest to meet demand needs. Weather is a bit supportive as the forecast is cold and wet for a few more weeks. The Cyprus government is getting a lot of pressure from Russia concerning bank deposit tax. Things have likely quieted down for the EU for a while. Livestock markets are where the action is. How much lower can cattle and feeders go? More liquidation by producers and margin clerks are driving futures. Cash cattle traded in the north at 124 and 124.50. Boxed beef values were lower again. Choice was down 1.66 and select was down .06. Lean hog futures are seeing liquidation as well. Pork cutout value was down 1.14. Meat demand is being stifled by tax increases and budget cuts. Get all the details by subscribing to the Allendale Advisory Report at www.allendale-inc.com.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 19, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grains futures are higher, supported by bull spreading in corn. The outside markets are impacting the strength of the US Dollar and investors' willingness to support corn and soybean futures. The Cyprus bank situation is likely to go on for a while as their banks are closed until Thursday. Early estimates for the quarterly Stock Report seem to have the corn stocks number around 5 billion bushels and soybeans in the 930 to 950 area. At our weekly research meeting, Rich Nelson, Allendale's Chief Strategist discussed the tight supply of US old crop soybeans. Currently soybean crush is running 8% above a year ago. The USDA is projecting 2012/13 crush to be 5% below last year. This means in order to achieve the USDA goal we need to run 14% below last year for the balance of the year. We also need to sell another 75 million bushels of soybeans to reach the USDA export goals. The old crop/new crop soybean spread has narrowed about 50 cents since March 11. We are looking for an entry point opportunity in this spread. The price relationship between corn and wheat has end-users talking about using more wheat in rations due to the availability of corn. Although it is the middle of March, traders are getting concerned about timelines of corn planting in the Midwest. A recent weather map is showing that much of the cornbelt has received some moisture to replenish soil conditions. Technical points to watch are the 5.70 level in Dec Corn for resistance and the 12.50 support area in November soybeans. Livestock futures continue to struggle due to product demand. Boxed beef prices were mixed on Monday with choice up .08 and select down .22. The feeder index was set at 137.19 unchanged from Friday. Pork cutout values were up .53 on Monday. You are welcome to listen to the Allendale Acreage Survey Results Webinar by going to www.allendale-inc.com.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 18, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains futures are lower. Corn and wheat give back some of last week's gains and soybeans continue the slide. The US Dollar's sharp rally is providing some headwinds for the bulls. Traders are watching the weather forecast for the Midwest which currently has another system moving through later this week. Planting delays are already being talked about. We are only ten days away from a very important report from the USDA. On March 28th, we get the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stock Reports. Managed Money Funds last week increased long positions in corn by 24,807 contracts, soybeans by 11,048 contracts. They reduced their short positions in wheat by 4,767 contracts. A Brazilian analyst put their double crop corn production 4.8 mmt higher than USDA. The next 2 weeks will be very choppy with USDA report concerns and spreaders dominating much of the volatility between old crop and new crop pricing. For cattle, the four week average slaughter is running 5% lower than last year. This week's Cattle on Feed report will confirm that feedlots are holding 6% fewer cattle than last year. Lean hog futures continued to struggle with Chinese media coverage of their "hog dumping" problem which is hurting their pork demand. Choice beef was down .56 and select was down 1.20 on Friday. The Feeder Cattle index is 137.19. Pork cutout values were up 1.51 on Friday.
Good Morning! Steve Georgy with early morning comments for March 15, 2013 at 5:05 am. After a nice rally this week, we are seeing a slight setback this morning. As of the close yesterday, corn managed to bounce 13 cents higher for the week while wheat climbed 30 cents. Wheat is leading the way lower and has corn moving right along with it. Export sales yesterday were great once again for wheat as USDA announced just short of 1.1 million metric tonnes booked. That was higher than the trade estimates and continues to show that we are still the cheapest wheat around. The funds are short wheat and if they decide to get neutral or look to hold long positions this could support wheat from these levels. Corn seems to be struggling to push higher unless wheat can jump as well. We have an acreage report coming at the end of this month and the trade is expecting to see bearish numbers. Exports yesterday were surprisingly friendly to the market since they came in just over the trade estimates. As of the close yesterday, beans had dropped 35 cents this week. The talk of China slowing down their purchases of beans and the cancellation of the port strike in Brazil yesterday has helped push prices lower. Brazilian port workers had planned a one day strike that was supposed to take place on March 19th. Yesterday they had cancelled the strike due to improved talks with the government. Brazil still has a huge backup of barges at their main ports. This doesn't mean that the problem will be fixed, it just means it is not getting worse, for now. Allendale will be releasing our findings this morning from our 24th Annual Acreage Survey at 7:30. We would like to thank everyone that took the time to participate in our survey. Please stay in touch with us for the results.
Good Morning! Steve Georgy with early morning comments for March 14, 2013 at 5:05 am. Corn and wheat are just a touch higher with beans falling back again. This reminds me of the same setup as yesterday. USDA will release export data this morning at 7:30 central time. Corn is expected to see sales of 300,000-500,000 tonnes , wheat should have sales between 500,000 and 1.0 million tonnes and beans are expected to see a huge 1.0 million to 1.5 million tonnes. Yesterday beans were the leader lower. Most of the talk was that China had returned some purchases from South America. This is not a surprise due to the fact that Brazil has a 50 day back up in there ports. The cancellation was for March /April deliveries. 50 days takes you past the end of April at this point. However it was enough to change the emotion of traders. We will need to see if there are any additional sales made today here in the US. Those sales would be seen at 8:00 central time. Corn broke early yesterday but was supported by wheat. That relationship may continue now that corn and wheat are at the same price once again. We are still hearing that some ethanol plants are still considering wheat instead of corn. This news will most likely supporting wheat from these levels. The funds are short wheat and could come out of those positions and give the wheat a short term lift in price. Yesterday it was announced that the US bought 400,000 tonnes of sugar that will be used for ethanol as well. This isn't bullish corn. There were rumors circulating that Mexico bought wheat from the US instead of corn due to the price difference as well. This will be interesting to see if this is true and should be reported today if it is.
Markets as of 5:20 AM
Good Morning! Steve Georgy with early morning comments for March 13, 2013 at 5:25 am. Corn continues to lead the surge higher once again. The bull spreads continue to widen out with the March contract staying firm. March corn is currently trading 27 cents over the May. This will support the May contract and keep a stronger tone until March goes off the board on Thursday. Corn is also finding support from the talk of too much rain in the Delta. The trade is already talking planting delays and concerned about too much moisture now. New crop has found support and is approaching resistance levels near 560. March beans gave up yesterday as they fell 25 cents. This spread collapsed showing that beans may be a little tired at these levels. It seems the 1500 area is tough for beans to stay above. The talk of striking in the Brazilian ports will still keep support under the beans as the backup of barges continues to get worse. This will continue to keep strong export sales for now. New crop beans may find support in the coming weeks due to the fact that it is more favorable to plant corn at these levels and beans may need to buy acres. We should hear more about buying acres as we get closer to the USDA Planting Intentions report at the end of the month. Cattle are steady this morning but box beef continues to firm up. Choice yesterday finished .40 higher and select up .10. Cash cattle will be important to watch this week for the direction of cattle. Hogs may have found support now that cash hogs are trying to firm up. The trend is still down but we have seen some higher closes that could start to change the mentality of the market.
Good Morning! Steve Georgy with early morning comments for March 12, 2013 at 5:05 am. We are seeing a turnaround Tuesday attitude to start things this morning. The grains are lower after pulling off the highs late in the session yesterday. The cash markets remain strong and continue to keep the bull spreads intact. This should still support corn on further pullbacks today. The March contract is in deliveries but still creating strength as we continue to see no deliveries made against them. Thursday is the last trade day for March and we have a tendency to see the May contract gravitate toward the same price level that March goes off the board. Beans found support yesterday as the port strike talks continue in Brazil. They have a tremendous backup of ships in their ports and the planned strike for next Tuesday will only make things worse. China bought some US beans yesterday and will continue to buy US beans until they get a better handle on things in South America. They are looking at a huge crop but it will not matter unless the shipping situation gets better. Beans have good resistance at the 1500 level but we could see the market push above this if the problem escalates any further next week. Cattle are unchanged this morning after closing in the upper end of the trading range yesterday. Box beef was mixed yesterday with choice down .40 and select up .67. Cattle will probably chop around until we see what the cash trade does this week. Hogs gave back a lot of their gains from last week. Cash hogs continue to drop off and struggle to find support. We could be in for another week of sloppy trade.
Good Morning! Steve Georgy with early morning comments for March 11, 2013 at 5:05 am. No big surprises from the USDA on Friday. #Corn and# bean ending stocks were kept unchanged from last month but wheat stocks were increased. The bulls had a reason to jump back on the long side of the corn. The trade expected to see increased ending stocks up to 649 million but we can only get an unchanged 632 million. The fact is that we still have tight stocks and should be supported on pull backs. New crop corn will still be influenced by the acreage report at the end to the month. Beans are showing strength after a slightly negative report. Ending stocks remain at a tight 125 million. Talks continue to escalate in Brazil between the dock workers and the government. They already have a backup of barges in the ports and another strike would only make things worse. This should keep our exports sales strong in the US and should keep some support under the beans on setbacks. #Wheat has a little different look at this point. The trade was looking for an increase of 22 million bushels and USDA increase carryout by 25 million. Global ending stocks rose from 176.73 billion to 178.23 billion. The point I am trying to make here is that wheat does not have tight ending stocks like corn and beans. Wheat will continue to follow the corn market until the bulls can find a good reason to break away. Good rains fell across the Corn Belt this past weekend and continue to help the soil moisture problem from last year's drought. The next major system to move through is March 19th-21st. Thank you to everyone that helped with this year's Planted Acreage Survey. We will be releasing the results by email on March 15.
Good Morning! Steve Georgy with early morning comments for March 8, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains are moving higher this morning as we approach the USDA report at 11 am central time. The last few days we have seen traders re-positioning and corn is down almost 15 cents for the week so far. Beans have rallied 33 cents for the week and wheat has fallen 27 cents. The trade is expecting to see increased ending stocks for corn and wheat and slight decline for bean stocks. Beans may not change too much on US ending stocks but South American numbers will be watched closely. Brazil's production number shouldn't change but Argentina is expected to drop due to all the weather problems they have been seeing over the last several weeks. After this report the trade will shift its focus to the acreage/quarterly stock report at the end of the month. The dollar has been influential to commodity prices as of late and is stronger this morning. April cattle are higher at this time as box beef continues to climb. We have seen a sharp rally this week in wholesale beef with choice up .82 (196.90) and select up .29 (195.09) yesterday. Cash cattle traded 128.50 in Kansas this week which is up .50 from the prior week. Hogs took a big jump yesterday due to talks with China improving. Also traders were short covering after the huge decline in hog prices over the last month. The big story today will be the USDA report so expect positioning ahead of the 11:00 release. Please fill out the Allendale Planted Acreage Survey before Friday's close. We will be releasing the results by email on March 15.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 7, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains are firmer after yesterday's sharp sell-off. The USDA and CONAB (like USDA of Brazil) will be release reports during the next 2 trading sessions. CONAB's last production estimate for Brazil was 76 mmt of corn and 83 mmt of soybeans. The lineup of ships is rising in Brazilian ports. US ethanol production was down from last week and is now 11% below last year. The USDA was closed yesterday due to the snow storm in the Washington DC area. It is expected they will still be releasing the sales data this morning. Weekly export sales estimates are: #corn 450 to 650 tmt, #soybeans 900 to 1.200 tmt, soymeal 200 to 300 tmt, soyoil 5 to 15 tmt and #wheat 350 to 550 tmt. One reason for the recent slide in grain prices is money continues to leave commodities. The stock market continues to grind higher and investment money loves to chase after a rally. Part of the commodity problem is also related to the strength in the US dollar. It now is at levels not seen since August 2012. The Japanese Yen has fallen 8.5% vs. the US dollar so far this year. Japan's government is printing Yen in order to encourage exports. They are our #1 beef buying customer and have seen US beef get expensive and Australian beef get cheaper! Rich Nelson, our Chief Analyst, took a look at the weekly export report, which only shows muscle cuts, and found a 41% drop in Japanese purchases vs. last year at this time. Boxed beef was higher again with choice up 2.21 and select up 3.28. This strength is coming from tight supplies of beef not an improvement in demand. Cash cattle traded at 128 yesterday. Pork cutout values continue to slide as it was down .47 on Wednesday. Steve Georgy will be writing the Wake-up Call for the next 6 days as I will be on vacation. Please fill out the Allendale Planted Acreage Survey before Friday's close. We will be releasing the results by email on March 15.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 6, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains are lower on profit taking after recent rally. Bull spreading remains the focus as tight cash holding by farmers and end-user demand play tug-o-war with prices. At what price will producers release grain? At what price will processors become aggressive buyers? The announcement of soybean sales by USDA yesterday has traders talking that China switched #soybean purchases from Santos, Brazil to the PNW. Weather in South America has become a nonevent as a market mover. US forecasts for rain in the plains has put pressure on the #wheat complex. The price relationship between #corn and wheat now has the price advantage for wheat to be used in livestock rations. There are several reports the trade will be watching as we finish out the week. Today the EIA will release ethanol production; Thursday morning we will get the weekly export sales and CONAB will gives us their estimates of corn and soybeans production in Brazil. Friday at 11:00 CST the Monthly USDA Supply and Demand will be watched closely. The trade is expecting an increase in corn ending stocks and a tighter soybean ending stocks. The CME announced yesterday their new trading hours for grains expect to take effect April 7. The markets will open at 7:00 pm CT and trade electronically through 7:45 am CT. They will close for 45 minutes then the open outcry and electronic markets will open at 8:30 am CT and trade until 1:15 pm CT. Tom Vilsack told the House Agriculture Committee that all of the nation's 8,400 meat inspectors would be furloughed for 11 to 12 days each. The furloughs would be concentrated in the last three months of the fiscal year (July, August, and September). This news should not impact the nearby supply or demand of meats. Boxed beef prices jumped again on Tuesday. Choice was up 2.91 and select was up 3.44. The feeder index was up .19 to 139.91. Pork cutout values fell 1.79 on Tuesday. We look for choppy Ag markets going into Friday's report.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 5, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains are higher as soybeans lead the charge on slow shipments out of South America. A Brazilian official said that soybean shipments for February were only 960,000 tonnes compared to 1,600,000 last year. This has fueled the fire that China will be buying more soybeans from the US. Bull spreads continue to work in both corn and soybeans. The tight farmer holdings and firmer basis in the Midwest has helped build momentum in the spreads. The price of wheat is giving feedlots and end-users a reason to think about replacing corn with wheat. The double barreled moisture systems providing rain and snow to the northern plains yesterday and today combined with the forecast for another system to provide moisture to the southern plains is weighing on wheat futures. We were asked many times yesterday about wheat conditions when the USDA starts releasing them again. It will likely not be until early April when we get a nationwide conditions report. One would have to expect a considerable improvement due to the last report of 2012 being record poor. The USDA Monthly S+D Report will be out Friday at 11:00. Expectations are for corn stocks to rise and soybeans stocks to be tightened. ABARES says the Australian wheat crop will be 13% larger than last year. Secretary Vilsack will testify before the House Ag Committee today which may shed some light on meat inspector furloughs. An issue on our mind right now concerning pork is China. They had a March 1 deadline for the US to give them a ractopamine-free verification program. The US Meat Export Federation (not the USDA) has offered them a proposal but there is no response back at this point. Pork cutout values were up .62 supported by the winter storm. Boxed beef prices were up sharply on Monday with choice up 2.86 and select up 2.27. In the past six trading sessions this brings the total rally to $8.61 and $7.88 for choice and select respectively. Big gains have been made here as the market has lowered its supply estimates. The feeder index was up .85 at 139.72. There are only a few more days for you to participate in the Allendale Project Planting Survey.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 4, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains are mixed with corn and soybeans higher, #wheat lower. Moisture this week is due to provide Argentine crops with help to finish development. Traders are focused on the March USDA Supply and Demand Report due to be released on Friday at 11:00 AM CST. World production will be one of the watched numbers as the USDA's current estimate of South American production is higher than other trade expectations. Of course the US ending stocks will be a highlight. Funds continued to reduce their long positions in corn and soybeans last week. Managed money is now holding long contracts of #corn of 52,075, down 13,228 and 122,998 contracts of #soybeans, down 3,520. Farmers remain strong holders of cash corn and soybeans. When talking to farmers at recent meetings it would appear it will take near 8.00 cash to have them open the bin doors again. May corn futures have resistance at 7.14, the 200 day moving average. Last week's high and low should provide some resistance and support in the May soybeans. Boxed beef prices continue to firm as choice was up 1.94 and select was up .05 on Friday. Pork cutout values were down .26. The feeder index was up .70 to 138.70. Thanks to the AgriGold team for the great turnout in Riverside IA last week. This is the last week of the Allendale Planted Acreage Survey; we will be releasing the results on March 15.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for March 1, 2013 at 5:05 am. Grains are mixed with corn and wheat higher and soybeans lower on profit taking after Thursday's rally. Reporting this morning from Riverside, IA where we had a great turnout at last night's meeting. After yesterday's rally in grains traders have more questions than answers. As we have been saying for a few days the weather market in South America is over. The trade is now focusing on demand and after the rally yesterday on #China buying, how much more strength can we expect? We are nearing levels again where China canceled purchases of #soybeans. Corn demand picked up when prices fell below $7.00 but we are getting near levels where demand dried up. Look to charts for guidance when determining support and resistance. There were no deliveries for #corn and soybeans for March 1 however there were 471 contracts of #wheat delivered. South American shipping problems continue to provide support. The rally in the US Dollar index is providing some headwinds to grain and livestock futures. Watch for further headlines on budget cuts out Washington. Cash cattle traded $3 to $5 higher than last week which put this week's top at $128 in the north. Boxed beef was higher with choice up .59 and select up .89. Hog packers margins are estimated at positive $10.00. IA-MN cash hogs were steady yesterday while eastern markets were 1.00 lower. Pork cutout values were down .48 on Thursday. The feeder cattle index was down .04 to 138.17. The Allendale-AgriGold meeting starts at 9:00 am. Your help is appreciated by filling out the Planted Acreage survey at www.allendale-inc.com.


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There are three coupon inserts this week, two SmartSources and one RedPlum.
SmartSource I has a coupon for $1.50 off Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste and $1 off Colgate toothbrushes. Using them at Walgreens or CVS this week can make you money buying toothpaste or toothbrushes. There's also a $1 off Energizer batteries which can get you a free pack of Energizer Eveready batteries and the Dollar Spot in many Target stores. SmartSource II has a buy one, get one free coupon for Clean & Clear body wash, a Target coupon for a $5 gift card when you buy two 48-count or larger packs of Huggies Little Movers, and save $10 off one 11.5 lb. bag of Purina Chef Michael's dry dog food.
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The front of the newspaper has a sticker coupon for $5 free game play at Dave & Buster's.
DRUG STORES (See my post on playing the drugstore game if you're new to Register Rewards and Extra Bucks.)
Walgreens in-ad coupons: Butterball chicken broth 14.5 oz. 50 cents, limit 4; 32 honey $3.99, limit 3; Quaker Quick Oats 42 oz. $2.99, limit 3; Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna 5 oz. 59 cents; Walgreens aluminum foil 20 square feet 69 cents.
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For a full list of Walgreens deals, see Krazy Coupon Lady.
CVS grocery sales: Bumble Bee chunk light tuna 5 oz. 59 cents; Kraft Macaroni & Cheese or Stove Top stuffing 77 cents; Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereal buy one, get one free (use $1/2 from this week's 3/27 RedPlum); DiGiorno pizza $3.34; Gatorade or Sobe buy one, get one free; Dole fruit cups $1.67.
CVS ExtraBucks deals:
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For a full list of CVS deals, see the blog MyLitter.
Dominick's has new Super Coupons, store coupons that require a $10 minimum purchase and can be stacked with manufacturer's coupons:
Nabisco Ritz crackers 12.25-16 oz. $1.99, limit 4
Lucerne String Cheese 12 oz. $2.49
Wishbone dressing 16 oz. 99 cents, limit 3
Dominick's has a new "buy 4, save $4" deal, with the following prices if you buy four: Ball Park meat franks 14-16 oz. $1.99, Ball Park beef franks 15-16 oz. $2.99, Sara Lee whole grain white hot dog buns 12 oz. $1.99, Sara Lee sliced deli meat 10 oz. $3.99.
Jewel-Osco's Sunday ad shows a deal on Mrs. Smith's pumpkin pie: buy one @ $6.99, get two free, while supplies last. (What, did they just find a freezer full of these left-over from the holidays? At $2.33 a pie, I won't ask too many questions!)


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- The more doctors understand about our genetic makeup, the more they can intervene when things go wrong, but for one Kentuckiana girl, Elsie Wright, more research is needed to understand Angelman syndrome.
Until that breakthrough comes, Elsie is getting help thanks to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
Therapist Alison Amshoff said she and Elsie take some time warm up with structured play before they tackle the task of using Elsie's computer assisted communication program. The goal is to give Elsie a way to make her needs known.
Computer assistive devices like Elsie's, as well as scholarships, are being financed in part by grants from the Crusade. It's all part of Spalding University's ongoing effort to make sure that youngsters like Elsie get the assistance they need when they need it.
Elsie and her family said they're very excited about a new treatment being developed for Angelman syndrome -- a compound that could reverse its affects.
The 60th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children is June 1 and 2. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit children across Kentuckiana like Elsie.
To download the Crusade for Children app click here for iPhone or here for Android.


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