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Welcome to Kent State University's Department of Pan-African Studies (DPAS). The Department is located in Oscar Ritchie Hall (ORH), an academic building named in honor of the first African-American Professor employed in the state of Ohio's system of Higher Education.
The Department of Pan-African Studies (DPAS) has a dual mission. Its academic mission is to offer a comprehensive, holistic, academic experience grounded in the knowledge base, cultural norms, traditions, and histories of diverse groups of people of African descent, whether on the African continent or within the African Diaspora.
The DPAS curriculum reflects our pedagogic approach that is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. DPAS offers a major with a choice of three concentrations, and two minors: one in Pan-African Studies and the other in African Studies. Both draw from perspectives and sources in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. Also, the Department of Pan-African Studies provides support to the Kent Core Courses, particularly our survey courses, Black Experience I and Black Experience II, which are offered both in classroom settings and on line.
The second part of the DPAS mission is to educate and inform the Kent State University and larger community about African and African derived cultural expressions, and in so doing, strengthening student and departmental ties with the larger community.
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African Community Theatre Premieres Its Spring Production
Kent State University's African Community Theatre will premiere its production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, a choreopoem by Ntozake Shange, directed by Terrence Spivey, on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the African Community Theatre, Room 230, Ritchie Hall, located at 225 Terrace Drive on the Kent Campus.
- Posted Mar. 31, 2014
Department of Pan-African Studies to Hold Africa and the Global Atlantic World Conference
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So we're on the verge of the season's midpoint -- 115 games down, 141 to go -- these 10 truths have become evident as we head to November:
1. Green Bay's the best team.
2. Second-best: I don't totally trust anyone. Niners? Steelers? Patriots, assuming they can play a shootout? Or everyone's not-so-darkhorse this morning, Philadelphia?
3. The Colts are 0-8. Miami's 0-7. St. Louis, Denver and Arizona might be in play before the Race for Andrew Luck concludes on New Year's Day. To me, there's one clear leader in the clubhouse for the top pick in the 2012 draft, because the Dolphins are just too darned competitive for their own good: Indianapolis.
4. The Niners' magic number to win the NFC West is six. Not since Nixon-McGovern has there been less drama in a race two months before it ends.
5. This is how playoff races get fun: There's one unbeaten team (Green Bay) in the league this morning, one one-loss team (San Francisco) and 16 two- or three-loss teams.
6. The Giants may have a two-game lead in the NFC East over everyone else, but if they met on a neutral field in Wichita this afternoon, I bet the Eagles would be a seven-point fave over New York.
7. First-place team in the AFC East: Buffalo (5-2, by virtue of a tiebreaker edge over 5-2 New England.) Legitimately. How bizarre would either of these two scenarios be: The Patriots having to play a Wild Card game for the right to travel to Buffalo to play a divisional playoff game ... or a Cincinnati-Buffalo Wild Card game -- with Marvin Lewis and Chan Gailey coaching, and Rex Ryan and Jim Caldwell home watching on TV?
8. Andy Dalton has more wins (five) than Philip Rivers, Mike Vick, Tony Romo, Jay Cutler, Matt Ryan and Josh Freeman. Cam Newton has more passing yards (2,393) than Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning.
9. It doesn't look like Tim Tebow's good enough to prevent Denver from making Matt Barkley or Landry Jones its first pick next April. But he sure is a nice guy.
10. Different offseason program. Same old in-season one. Saints beat the winless Colts by 55 one week, lose to the winless Rams by 10 the next.
And now on to the most interesting developments of Week 8:
The Steelers are going to be very tough to beat ... if they don't keep losing defensive players.
I like what Mike Tomlin said to his team before the Steelers played nemesis New England. Cliché, but true. "History's history,'' he told his team with a bit of disdain. "You can write tomorrow's history today.''
In the last four meetings with Tom Brady, the Steelers were 0-4, allowed 34 points per game, and watched as Brady threw nine touchdowns and one interception. So the old dog learned a new trick. Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is a fan of funky zone blitzes and coverage on the back end; on Sunday, the Steelers instead pressed the Patriot receivers at the line of scrimmage, never let them get comfortable in their routes, and blanketed reliable slot receiver Wes Welker with cornerback Ike Taylor.
"Followed him everywhere -- inside, outside, in the slot,'' safety Ryan Clark told me after the game. "You can tell Welker was getting a little frazzled by it." And, Clark said, the Steelers played more press coverage "than any game I've ever seen here.'' Brady threw for 198 yards and didn't turn it over, but Welker's lack of impact (six catches, 39 yards) told the tale as Brady just couldn't generate consistent downfield offense. New England's 17 points were half its normal output in this recent series.
So now no team in the AFC has fewer than two losses, and Pittsburgh, which looked so old in September, looks revived now. The only scar on this game was the loss of LaMarr Woodley, who sacked Brady twice, to a strained hamstring. He Tweeted Sunday night he'd definitely be back for Sunday night's showdown at home with Baltimore, but that may depend on today's MRI of the hammy. On offense, Pittsburgh's almost immune to a slump, as long as Ben Roethlisberger stays upright.
"We knew we had to control the ball to keep them off the field,'' Mike Tomlin said after the game, and Roethlisberger's 50 passes did the trick. The fate of the division could turn on the next two weeks, with Pittsburgh hosting Baltimore and playing surprising Cincinnati on the road.
And here come the Ravens.
Trailing 24-6 at halftime, the Ravens were booed off their home field, and deservedly so. At the half, Anquan Boldin told the ineffective Joe Flacco he had a favorable matchup on the outside, to the left of the offensive formation. "Come to me,'' Boldin said. Flacco knew this wasn't just Ochocinco-like bravado. And so on the first series of the quarter, he found Boldin for 37, then later threw to him when Boldin drew an interference call in the end zone. That led to one touchdown. On the third series of the quarter, Flacco targeted Boldin seven times, completing four for 80 yards; Boldin drew another interference call, leading to another short Ray Rice score.
"The thing with Q,'' said Flacco afterward, "is that he might look covered, but he's physical enough to win some battles -- and I can throw back-shoulder to him too. I just had to get the ball to our playmakers.''
Flacco threw some excellent balls in the second half, particularly on the two drives where he zoned in Boldin. I asked him about his 52-percent completion rate coming in, and why that had regressed this year. "I don't think it's an accuracy issue,'' he said. (Maybe not, but completing passes does require that one little trait.) "It comes down to us executing better. There's some throwaways in there, and we've got to get a lot of new guys going. It takes time, but we'll be okay.'' The problems Sunday were special teams and a sputtering first-half offense. Not much time to work on them, with four tough defensive teams ahead -- Pittsburgh, Seattle, Cincinnati and San Francisco.
Now this was a little awkward.
The Rams hosted the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals inside the Edward Jones Dome Sunday, but truth be told, the timing wasn't great. The Rams were 0-6, coming off a skunking last week at Dallas, and then watched all week as the Cards played one of the great World Series in recent history and stunned baseball by winning it. Meanwhile, the Rams had earned every last boo. They had a huge hole to dig out of. Pardon them if they weren't in much of a mood to pat their neighbors on the back as the Cards paraded the World Series trophy around the stadium before the game, and pitcher Chris Carpenter went to midfield before the game for the coin flip against the Saints.
"Make sure you say this the right way, because it's awesome for the city and we couldn't be happier for the Cardinals,'' said Rams running back Steven Jackson. "But this was an all-business day for us. I can't say all of that stuff didn't bother us. It was just a little strange, really. We couldn't be concerned with all of the other stuff going on. We had to punch the Saints in the mouth today. If you've ever been in a fight and tasted your own blood, that's what we were feeling -- and if you're a man, you fight back.'' That's what the Rams did.
Jackson himself recovered an early fumble that led to a Rams touchdown, and rushed for a steely 159 yards on the day. Along the way, he issued a rousing pre-game speech about being professionals, and barked at his own teammates, the opposition ... and even a half-hour after the game, still seemed totally on edge. "We had a mindset today that no matter who the other team was, we were going to kick the hell out of them,'' said Jackson. "I don't care who we played, the result was going to be the same.''
The Rams have Arizona twice, Cleveland and Seattle once over the next four weeks. It's highly, highly unlikely they could get back in the pennant race ... but weren't their neighbors 10.5 games out of a Wild Card spot with five weeks to play?


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Category Archives: Prisoner reentry
Human Capital News Roundup: Gun violence, incarceration and psychiatric disorders, extremes in body weight, and more.
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees. Some recent examples:
RWJF Clinical Scholars program alumnus Arthur Kellerman, MD, MPH, FACEP, was quoted in a Washington Post story on the Obama Administration's push to renew federal funding for public health research on gun violence. Language initially included in a 1996 appropriations bill has, he said, "virtually stopped good public health science on [gun research] for the last 10 to 15 years." White House lawyers recently concluded that the law doesn't prohibit such research. Kellermann, also an alumnus of the RWJF Health Policy Fellows program, co-authored an article on the subject in the Journal of the American Medical Association with Clinical Scholars alumnus Frederick Rivara, MD, MPH.
RWJF Health & Society Scholars Program Director and Health Policy Fellows alumna Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, was also in the news discussing gun violence. Boufford wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Idaho Statesman and Long Island, New York's Newsday, about the public health effects of gun violence. "As a society, we address public health threats by identifying the root causes, reducing exposure, and instituting protective measures… In the same way, we must protect Americans from irresponsible gun use," she writes.
A study by RWJF Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research recipients Jason Schnittker, PhD, and Chris Uggen, PhD, finds that incarceration increases the risk of mood disorders such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia after release. That, in turn, is strongly related to disability and increased incidence of substance abuse and impulse control disorders. United Press International, Medical Xpress and Science Day are among the outlets to report on the findings. Read an RWJF Human Capital Blog post about the study.
Mental Health and Second Chances
Jason Schnittker, PhD, and Chris Uggen, PhD, both recipients of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research, recently published a study in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior on incarceration and psychiatric disorders. They found that incarceration increases the risk of mood disorders after release and that these disorders increase disability. Schnittker is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. Uggen is the Distinguished McKnight Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota.
More than 650,000 inmates are released from prison every year.[i] Although their debt to society may be paid, their struggles have just begun. Reentry is not easy. Former inmates need to find a place to live. They need to find a job. And many need to support families. All told, 4 million people in the U.S. are dealing with the "mark" of a prison record and its consequences for their work and personal lives.[ii] Most will struggle for years following their release.
Given all these difficulties, it's hard to imagine health being a major part of their struggle. After all, many former inmates are still quite young and, for that reason, unlikely to suffer from major health problems. Mental health is part of the picture, but usually considered through a different lens: policy-makers ask how mental illness affects criminal offending—that is, what leads to prison in the first place—but rarely consider the pivotal role of mental health in making a successful return to the community.
Yet the role of mental illness is just as relevant after release as before.[iii]


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Columbia >Food & Dining > Miyo's On Main
922 Main St, Columbia, SC | Directions 2920133.998092 -81.031924
Mon. - Fri., Sun. 11:30am - 10pm;Sat. 5:30pm - 10pm
Neighborhoods: Midtown - Downtown
Don't believe the hype – My wife and I went to Miyo's after reading all of the rave reviews (e.g., "Best of Columbia", etc.). We went in not expecting authentic Chinese (we both have lived in China for an extended period of time), but perhaps something PF Chang-ish. I have to say, next to this place, PF Chang looks like a 5 star restaurant.
First, we ordered a beef satay and vegetarian egg rolls for appetizers. The satay was hard and chewy with practically no taste. The egg rolls actually tasted worse than egg rolls we have had from a local Chinese buffet!
The appetizers were bad, but we were still hopeful that the entrees would live up to the hype. Nope...not at all. I ordered the General Tso's chicken (a dish that is almost impossible to screw up) and my wife ordered the Kung Pao chicken. We have ordered these dishes at PF Changs and enjoyed them, so we were expecting something in the same ballpark from Miyos. The General Tso's was bland and I even tasted a couple pieces of bad chicken. I've had better General Tso's from generic Chinese take-out places. The Kung Pao chicken was even worse, as the peanuts were completely rotten! They tasted like they were around a year old and the dish was LOADED with peanuts. Peanuts notwithstanding, the chicken itself was also pretty gross. My wife went to work picking out the peanuts (they ended up filling up almost a whole rice bowl) and a waitress stopped by. We explained to her that the peanuts were rotten and all she did was bring us to-go boxes! I was a waiter during college and if I saw a customer picking through the dish and heard them complain that the dish was bad, I would have automatically removed the dish and ask what I could do to fix the problem. The waitress did nothing to address the problem and we ended up paying for all the dishes. I didn't want to be a douchebag customer and demand the dish be removed from the bill...but perhaps I should have.
In short, we are never coming back to this restaurant. Don't believe everything you read about this place!
Excellent Food, Drinks, & Service – I purchased a voucher through LivingSocial intending to go to the Miyo's on Bower Pky. The only vouchers remaining were downtown, so I opted for Main St. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the service, the atmosphere, the food and drinks. Our waiter, Hunter, was extremely pleasant and made wonderful cocktails. He really added to the whole experience. Our sushi was superb, and the prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back!
Excellent Asian Food in a Cool Setting – I was visiting Columbia from NC for a dive meet. Miyos was recommended by the hotel we were staying at. The food was delicious and interesting. The menu where my teenager could build his own dinner with lots of vegetables and fresh meat was perfect. I had the Pad Thai and it was really good. I would recommend this restaurant to any of my friends. Davey, our waiter, was articulate and charming. He is a keeper.
This IS the place for excellent Sushi and Szechuan Cuisine – I have been a patron of Miyo's for many years and would like to highly recommend this reataurant to anyone who lives in or visits the Columbia area. The wonderful dishes the Chef's prepare always taste and look amazing. The staff is very friendly and I have been served by the sames servers for many years ... which is a testament to good managment and a happy workforce. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for wonderful all-round dining experience.
Best food in Columbia, SC – I love the food at Miyo's. The food is always fresh and well made. Please do not hesitate to eat at any Miyo's.
Best In Columbia – Great food, great service, great atmosphere!
Columbia is very fortunate to have the Miyo's restaurants. Locally owned and operated. Owners are always on site.
Quality at a reasonable price.
Best Chinese restaurants in SC – We are extremely fortunate to have world-class Chinese food in Columbia, South Carolina thanks to Michelle Wang and the Miyo's family of restaurants. Michelle's attention to detail and extraordinary work ethic make all of her restaurants outstanding places to dine. Whether for a nice dinner on a special occasion, a quick lunch, or take-out after a long day at work, Miyo's is consistently excellent.
Great Service & Delicious Food – I went to Miyo's on Main for the first time today. They open up at 11:30 am and not knowing this, I called in to place an order at 11:00. They had my food ready ten minutes later, even though they were not open yet. The person that served me was very friendly and told me that I was welcome to order early any time, that he didn't mind serving his customers before 11:30. The food was delicious! I am so happy to have found this place.
Bad customer service and food quality not good. – I have tried the new Sandhill location twice and used to frequet the Forrest location. The Sandhill service was HORRIBLE and the sushi was...sad...BiLow does better and is cheaper. I also had the garlic chicken - very bland.
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We are expecting our second child, another boy, in early May! Our older son's name is Callum Daniel. In an earlier post, you suggested Callum and Liam for twin boys' names, and I'm wondering if you could please poll your readers to get their opinion on whether Callum and Liam sound too similar in a sibling set. Your opinion, of course, is much appreciated as well! Other first names under serious consideration are Andrew and Aiden (very popular in our region); the middle name is undecided but of less concern. Our naming guidelines are:
· No beginning or ending in B
· No names that are things (our surname is a thing)
· No two-syllable names that end in "er" (too sing-songy with our last name)
We had planned to use Amelia for a girl, and we are undecided on whether we will have more children.
If you choose to publish my question and need to use a substituted last name, I recommend "sounds like Miller with a B."
Though I spend a lot of time lurking, I really appreciate your down-to-earth advice on naming and parenting in general!
Thank you,
I think my vote is that Callum and Liam are a little too close, but not deal-breakingly close: that is, if you love both names and decide to use them, there are plenty of sibling sets where the names are a little more similar than would be ideal (or even quite a bit more similar than would be ideal) but it's completely fine and not enough reason to give up a favorite name.
A name I love with Callum is Declan. They share some sounds, so perhaps they too are too similar, but they sound more different to my ear.
If you love Aidan but find it too popular in your area, I wonder if you'd like Aidric? I'm surprised it isn't more common.
Eamon would also fit very well. I recommend it second to Aidric because Aidric seemed easy to pronounce/spell even the first time I heard of it, but I've had to learn that Eamon is AY-mon (as opposed to EE-mon) and I still have to think about it.
I heard a little boy addressed as Garrett the other day, and it struck me that that's another name I could stand to hear more often.
Oh, Griffin! I like Griffin even more! Callum and Griffin; Cal and Finn! A griffin is sort of a thing, though. I say "sort of" because I"m not sure what percentage of the population is familiar with that (almost everyone? only certain segments?), and I also wonder if the name is established enough that the connection to the thing doesn't spring readily to mind; and because I think of the thing as being spelled gryphon (because of, I think, ONE book I read with a gryphon in it).
Well, if Griffin is out for thingness, I think I like Keegan even better anyway. It means two names starting with the same sound; would that make you feel stuck with a third child, if you had one? Callum and Keegan. I love that.
Enough chit-chat; let's have that poll about Callum/Liam over to the right! [Poll closed; see results below.]
Poll results for "What do you think of Callum and Liam as brother names?" (358 votes total):
Too similar to use - 94 votes (26%)
A little too similar, but fine to use - 158 votes (44%)
Not too similar - 99 votes (28%)
Can't decide - 7 votes (2%)
Name update! Kimberly writes:
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Like a LeSean McCoy cutback, the league has taken some surprising turns in the first five weeks, with San Francisco stumbling (then regaining its footing), Atlanta doing a face plant, and Andrew Luck-led Indianapolis seamlessly transitioning from Chuckstrong — last season's mantra in honor of ill Coach Chuck Pagano — to Luckstrong.
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When they traded running back Trent Richardson and gave the starting quarterback job to Brian Hoyer, the Browns looked like they were waving the white flag.
Turned out to be the green flag.
For once, the Browns aren't waiting until the end of the season to start their engine and step on the gas. They have won three in a row heading into Sunday's game against Detroit and are in a three-way tie for first in the AFC North.
Hoyer was largely responsible for the turnaround and showing Cleveland that it's capable of winning now and shouldn't be investing its hopes in some type of five-year plan. The question is, now that Hoyer is done for the season with a knee injury, can the strong-armed but plodding Brandon Weeden keep the franchise rolling?
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In each of the last 10 NFL seasons, at least one team has gone from worst to first in its division from one year to the next. The undefeated Chiefs are in the best position to do that, considering they're coming off a two-win season. The biggest challenge for them, of course, is that Denver is in the AFC West too.
In looking at Kansas City's roster, it's more of a shock that the Chiefs went 2-14 last season than it is that they're 5-0 now. They have six Pro Bowl players and are in a division that's traditionally been among the weaker ones, top to bottom.
Yes, the addition of Coach Andy Reid and quarterback Alex Smith has made a big difference. But the most dramatic change is the Chiefs now force turnovers and hang onto the ball. Kansas City had a minus-24 turnover differential last season, tied with Philadelphia for worst in the league. The Chiefs now lead the league in that department at plus-10. That's how you win games.
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It's not stunning that Peyton Manning is playing well. After all, last season he nearly won his fifth NFL most-valuable-player award. What's amazing is how phenomenally well he's playing.
Through the first five games, Manning is on pace to break the NFL record for passing touchdowns (he now has 20; the record is 50 by New England's Tom Brady), completion percentage (75.8) and average passer rating (136.4). He has thrown for 1,884 yards through five games, just behind the record-setting pace of Kurt Warner, who had thrown for 1,947 through five games for St. Louis in 2000.
Helpful factors in Manning's spectacular season so far have been the resurfacing of running back Knowshon Moreno — a lot of people had given up on him — and the emergence of tight end Julius Thomas, who is playing like a young Antonio Gates.
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In 2012, New Orleans surrendered more yards than any defense in NFL history. Now, the undefeated Saints have a defense that's tied for 11th in yards allowed, and under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has the type of aggressive confidence it had under Gregg Williams (minus the bounties, presumably).
The biggest change is the Saints finally have generated a strong pass rush, particularly from defensive end Cameron Jordan and outside linebacker Junior Galette. That's a welcome surprise because two players who were expected to start at outside linebacker, Victor Butler and Will Smith, both went down with injuries in training camp.
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Have a brand new HTC One X+ (AT&T). Having an issue where after boot and sometimes all of the sudden during the day, the phone gets hot and battery level drops l like ton of bricks. Using Android Task Manager App and enabling monitor of system processes and selecting realtime monitor, I've traced the problems to "android.process.media". This appears to be something to do with Android scanning the device for media files (audio/video/etc) and creating some sort of database. I also usually see the "Music Enhancer" process which has to do with Beats Audio according to HTC (but I have Beats turned off.)
I've seen old threads of people with same problem and in some cases it had to do with a "corrupted" media file and they had to remove all media files and/or factory reset their device. I just spent an entire weekend customizing this device! Plus, how the heck do you prevent yourself from copying the corrupted file over if it was a corrupted mp3 or something?
I'm pretty sure my issue stems from the fact I used my media manager (Media Monkey) to sync over 2,800 audio files to the device. My collection is of high bitrate quality, about 16GB worth of music. I'm pretty sure this is what it is choking on. What I'm not sure of is if the Media Scan the Android device is performing is just a "normal check" for changes/addition/deletions to any of the media files. This of course would take a lot of time and CPU if it has to scan 2,800 files every reboot or periodically. It seems launching Google Play sometimes starts it too as I also sometimes see Google Play Service:Music or something like that (even though I don't stream any of my audio from Google Play.)
I'm expecting this is a more widespread issue than people know. I think in many cases it could be at the root of many people's battery issues on Jelly Bean phones, especially if they have a lot of media files.
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Houndoom is UU's most powerful Nasty Plot sweeper, and often the most deadly as well. Its great dual STAB and auspicious stat distribution allow Houndoom to cut through unprepared or weakened teams like a hot knife through butter. Although its function is fairly one-dimensional, Houndoom's methods can vary greatly between sets, and this versatility is what makes Houndoom such a dangerous threat. Each of its sets has a different trick up its sleeve, and making assumptions about which set you're facing can often lead to your demise. Unfortunately, Houndoom's Stealth Rock weakness and subpar defensive stats mean it cannot take hits nearly as well as it gives them out.
This is Houndoom's bread-and-butter Nasty Plot set. Fire Blast and Dark Pulse are both used on this set to make the most of the excellent coverage afforded by Houndoom's dual STABs. Fire Blast is Houndoom's preferred sweeping move due to its high Base Power, while Dark Pulse hits the Fire-, Water-, and Rock-type Pokemon who resist Fire Blast for heavy damage. After a Nasty Plot, Moltres, Arcanine, and Rhyperior are OHKOed, and Milotic loses upwards of 70% HP.
It may be odd to see Sucker Punch, a physical attack, on a Nasty Plot set, but the move is actually an excellent tool for Houndoom, both in assisting its own sweep and in putting a stop to opposing sweepers. Sucker Punch always OHKOes 4 HP Dugtrio after Stealth Rock, which means without Substitute and good prediction it cannot stop Houndoom's sweep. Sucker Punch also prevents Choice Scarf Rotom, most Alakazam, and some Mismagius from revenge killing Houndoom. Finally, even when Houndoom is not attempting a sweep, Sucker Punch allows it to finish off faster, weakened foes.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Even though Houndoom's higher offensive stat is Special Attack, it would be a shame to waste its base 90 Attack stat, especially when it is backed up by STAB attacks like Pursuit and Sucker Punch. The main draw of this set is its ability to efficiently eliminate opposing Ghost-types, especially Rotom and Mismagius. While there are several viable UU Pokemon with STAB Pursuit, Houndoom is the only one immune to Will-O-Wisp, which greatly enhances its performance against defensive Ghost-types.
Pursuit is a given to take advantage of Houndoom's ghostbusting abilities. Sucker Punch is an excellent utility move for Houndoom, as with proper prediction it allows Houndoom to eliminate weakened sweepers and faster threats like Alakazam. Crunch is the preferred option in the third slot; while it may seem odd to use three physical Dark-type attacks on the same set, Pursuit and Sucker Punch are only situationally useful attacks, while Crunch provides reliable power. Thunder Fang is also an option in this slot if you're concerned about hitting Moltres and Milotic for more damage. It almost always OHKOes Moltres after Stealth Rock damage (Crunch doesn't on average) and means Milotic must think twice before switching in if it is moderately weakened. Finally, Houndoom uses a high-powered special Fire-type attack in the last slot to blast through Pokemon like Donphan, Tangrowth, Venusaur, and Registeel. Fire Blast deals more damage than Overheat over two turns, but Overheat is more effective against physically bulky targets neutral to Fire, such as Donphan, and against Pokemon who would force Houndoom out before it gets a second chance to attack.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Standard Nasty Plot Houndoom has issues getting past Water-type Pokemon—both defensive ones, such as Milotic, and offensive ones with Aqua Jet, such as Azumarill and Kabutops. With a Passho Berry, Houndoom has a good shot at beating all three. After one Nasty Plot, Hidden Power Grass 2HKOes Milotic, OHKOes Kabutops, and has a good chance of OHKOing Azumarill after Stealth Rock damage. Fire Blast and Dark Pulse provide great coverage in tandem, hitting every UU Pokemon outside of Blaziken, Houndoom, and Thick Fat Hariyama for at least neutral damage. Beat Up can be used instead of Hidden Power Grass in the last slot. If your team has three or four healthy team members left, it will usually OHKO Chansey, who otherwise walls this set. This does make Houndoom less effective against opposing Water-types, but Dark Pulse can usually pick up the slack, as it will still OHKO Kabutops and 2HKO Bold Milotic.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Houndoom has the Speed and offensive capabilities to act as an effective anti-lead. It has great coverage with its dual STAB, and the given moveset allows Houndoom to effectively deal with the most common UU leads. Dark Pulse deals with Uxie, Mesprit, and Alakazam, while Fire Blast is useful against Spiritomb, Scyther, Nidoking, and Pinsir. Sucker Punch gives Houndoom the advantage over other attacking leads as it allows him to beat Focus Sash and priority users. Hidden Power Grass allows Houndoom to win against Cloyster, Omastar, Kabutops, and Rhyperior leads, but Pursuit can be used to trap leads like Mismagius who will most likely switch out.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Houndoom usually doesn't have Speed issues, but attaching a Choice Scarf makes it a competent revenge killer for Rock Polish sweepers as well as naturally faster Pokemon like Mismagius, Alakazam, and Sceptile. Houndoom's Overheat and Dark Pulse provide great coverage, hitting the majority of the metagame for at least neutral damage. Pursuit is really what sets Houndoom apart from other Choice Scarf Pokemon, since it places Rotom and Mismagius in a checkmate position. Hidden Power Grass hits Rhyperior for big damage, while Toxic can cripple a predicted Milotic switch-in.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
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For all sets using Life Orb, a 29 HP IV decreases Life Orb recoil. With a perfect IV, Houndoom has an HP stat of 291, meaning it loses 29 HP to Life Orb recoil, while with a 29 HP IV it only has an HP stat of 289, corresponding to 28 HP lost to recoil. Although 29 HP IV Houndoom initially starts off with two fewer HP than 31 HP IV Houndoom, it gains one point relative to its counterpart every time it attacks; after two attacks, both Houndoom have equal HP, and at three or more attacks, 29 HP IV Houndoom comes out ahead. Basically, your choice should come down to how many attacks you expect Houndoom to fire off before it is KOed.
Essentially all of Houndoom's viable moves and items have been mentioned in one set or another, and you can mix and match these moves and items to other sets to fit specific needs. For example, if you find that you like the power that Life Orb brings but want to retain the ability to OHKO Chansey with Beat Up, you can replace Sucker Punch with Beat Up on the Life Orb set. One option that hasn't been mentioned, though, is the Rest + Early Bird combination. This grants Houndoom the ability to fully restore HP and remove status effects at the cost of only one turn. Early Bird Houndoom can use Nasty Plot along with Flamethrower and Dark Pulse, or it can even use Flamethrower, Toxic, and Taunt with a specially defensive spread of 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD with a Calm nature to serve as an effective stallbreaker.
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Houndoom's most reliable counter is specially defensive Milotic with Haze. Physically defensive Milotic also works quite well in most cases, although it has issues dealing with the uncommon Passho Berry Houndoom. Other Water-type Pokemon are also good switch-ins since they resist Houndoom's STAB Fire attacks. The physically oriented ones, such as Azumarill, Kabutops, and Feraligatr, commonly pack Aqua Jet, which can KO Houndoom before it is able to attack. Blastoise is essentially a lesser Milotic in terms of countering Houndoom, but can check it neatly in a pinch.
Priority attacks are also a great way to check Houndoom. Arcanine's ExtremeSpeed, Blaziken's Vacuum Wave, Hitmontop's Mach Punch, and the aforementioned Aqua Jet all guarantee OHKOs on Houndoom with Stealth Rock damage. Speaking of Arcanine, specially defensive versions counter Houndoom as well since ExtremeSpeed (even without Attack investment) 2HKOes Houndoom, while a boosted Dark Pulse doesn't OHKO Arcanine. Finally, Houndoom's frailty leaves it easy prey for faster Pokemon with a decently powered attack, such as Scyther, Tauros, Sceptile, and Swellow. Dugtrio deserves a special mention since Houndoom cannot switch out of its Earthquake due to Arena Trap. If Houndoom has Sucker Punch, Mismagius and Alakazam should be careful when revenge killing, and Dugtrio needs Substitute to come out on top.


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Table Mountain Cableway will be closed for annual maintenance on Monday 28 July 14 to Sunday 10 August 14.
This morning you will be collected from the hotel and taken along one of the most beautiful routes in Cape Town, to the Cape of Good Hope. Travel via Clifton and Camp's Bay to Hout Bay. At Hout Bay, we board a boat to Seal Island to see the breeding colony of the Cape Fur Seal. From here we continue to the long-legged birds at Cape Point Ostrich Farm. Here you will join a guided tour throughout the Ostrich Farm where you will be familiarised with the life cycle of the ostriches. You will find out more about the life of ostriches, all the way from the egg up to the adult ostrich.
Afterwards, continue to the Cape Point where you will board a funicular to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans as well as have spectacular views over False Bay. We enjoy lunch near here (not included – own account). After lunch we will continue to Boulders Beach to view the jackass penguins. As you walk down the board walk to the Beach you will hear them honk, haw and bray just like donkeys. They are all over Boulders Beach and you will have to shoo them away before you can spread out your towel or picnic blanket. This is a cosy little cove great for snorkelling or for splashing around with small children.
Return back to Cape Town and if time allows you can have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to visit the Two Oceans Aquarium (Entrance fees not included). The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town and over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, seals, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.
This morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred along the R44 from Gordon's Bay to Hermanus. This is regarded as one of the top scenic drives in South Africa, hugging the coastline with amazing views of False Bay. Between June and November, whales are often sighted on this drive. The route winds through the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, which is known for its beautiful fynbos. En route to Grootbos we will visit Stony Point in Betty's Bay to view a colony with over 3500 African Penguins (the same penguins, guests would experience in Boulder's). There are incredible pathways leading past the penguin nests and you will have many photographic opportunities of these amazing creatures.
Grootbos offers many wonderful adventurous trips that weave throughout the majestic reserve; it is the perfect place to recapture one's outdoor spirit through the panoramic and beautiful scenery. On a guided walk through the nature reserve trails, visitors are far more likely to encounter birdlife which they would not have been able to spot and discuss if they had been in a vehicle. The Grootbos hiking trails offer so much to explore above the obvious flora and fauna. Animal tracks, local insects, flower details and much more are far more easily observed on the pleasant guided walks and hikes through the Grootbos reserve.
Other activities incldue: forest walks, visit the historic Klipgat Caves, spend a day at the beach, or enjoy 4×4 reserve drives through the last of the Cape's Milkwood forests and the beautiful floral Kingdom. On another day you could choose to go horseback riding. One of the most satisfying and enriching ways of exploring Grootbos Nature Reserve is by horse back. The horses at Grootbos are ideal for beginners and experienced horse riders alike. Experienced staff look after 18 horses at the Grootbos stables, and accompany guests on rides.
Nestled between mountain and sea, the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a five-star eco-paradise showcasing the incredible Flora and Marine life of Gansbaai in the Southern Tip of Africa. Home of the "Marine Big 5" - whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins; and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers guests a one-of-a-kind luxury African experience. The 27 superbly designed lodges and villas offer luxury and comfort. Making a point to sourcing all of his ingredients close to home, Chef Duane Lewis promises delicious, outstanding cuisine. All of the wines served at the restaurant, with the exception of sparkling wines and champagne, come from within the Overberg region. After an action packed day of eco activities, a therapeutic full body massage is a must, leaving you in a state of absolute calm at the onsite spas. Venture out and enjoy whale watching, shark cage diving, horseback riding and more! For guests wishing for something a little lower key, there are beautiful flowers scattered throughout the reserve – perfect for a relaxing walk and bird watching.
Grootbos works with Marine Dynamics located at Kleinbaai Harbour (a mere drive of about 15 minutes), which we regard as the top sharking company in South Africa. It is not only known for its extensive conservation efforts, but also for their highly qualified marine biologists and staff on board, which makes it a truly amazing experience. Transfers from Grootbos to the harbour are included so you don't have to rise early. After the boat trip you'll come back for a warm shower and a light lunch is already waiting for you.
Grootbos boasts the last of the Cape's Milkwood Forests and the beautiful Cape Floral Kingdom. For those who wish to venture farther you can sign up for other activities as well. Whale Watching - By land, sea or plane (from June to December). Shark Cage Diving - By air, boat or cage diving. Big 5 Marine Tour - By boat, enjoy sights such as penguins, seals, dolphins, sharks, or even whales. Scenic Flights - View mountains, vineyards, shipwrecks and even sharks and whales. View the southern most part of the African land mass from this unique perspective.
The Overberg has long been known for its great wines, starting with Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Finlayson in the late 1980's. During the last seven years, the area has become known as the new vogue area for wines in South Africa. This area boasts over 70 wine estates, many of them with award winning wines. Grootbos has decided to offer a guided wine tour, visiting three wine estates, where guests have the chance to interact with the winemakers during the wine tasting, and including a visit to the true southernmost tip of Africa – Cape Agulhas, where your guests will enjoy a hearty picnic lunch. The wine route will take guests also through the small village of Elim, which is the second oldest missionary station in South Africa, with the only functional watermill in South Africa.
You will be picked time in the morning to head towards the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve for your unique safari experience. The transfer time will be approximatly 2.5 hours.
Enjoy another game drive this evening offering spectacular displays of light as the evening sun sets over the Little Karoo. Animals are at their most active in the early evenings and mornings.
The Sanbona Gondwana Lodge overlooks the Bellair Dam and resembling a typical thatched Karoo homestead, offering 12 generously proportioned luxury suites, each with endless views over the plains, Anysberg-mountains and beyond. Children of all ages will be entertained with an exciting "Kids on Safari" program.
Game viewing is carried out during the morning and evening when you are guided by your game ranger in an open game viewing vehicle. The game drives will take between three and four hours. It is always advisable to bring warm clothing along, even in summer. In winter, a warm jacket, beanie, scarf and gloves are advisable. These clothing items are also available in our shops. Please do not forget to bring your binoculars, camera's and video camera's along. Your safety is of utmost concern to us, and your game ranger will inform you of the necessary safety precautions as you commence your game drive. During the drive, be it in the early morning or for sundowners, various species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen.
You will be picked up by your expert safari guide and taken on a shared afternoon game drive. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a photographer's dream. Due to the perfect light conditions, during the twilight hours of sunrise and sunset it is advisable to use 100 ASA film for exquisite photographic opportunities. A 100 – 300 lens is a good choice. Macro photography is also incredible to capture close-ups of the smaller species.
Before first light you willl meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise is an excellent opportunity for game viewing as this is one of the peak times for when the animals are most active. You will be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast.
For the avid birdwatcher, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is home to more than 200 species. There is a very healthy population of raptors to be seen including African Fish Eagles, breeding pairs of majestic Black Eagles and regular sightings of Black Harrier. Interesting birds on the Reserve include the Cinnamonbreasted Warbler only seen in the early light of dawn. The Booted Eagle in the pale form breed well on the Reserve, while the Southern Grey Tit intrigues one with its 13 different calls. The Namaqua Sandgrouse travels up to 80kms in search of water, collecting droplets in its breast feathers, flying back to the nest to give the moisture to its chicks. Blackwinged Stilts can be viewed foraging in and around water areas. Due to the unobtrusiveness of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, the birds are at ease, affording one with good viewing.
You will be picked up by safari vehicle and guide and transfer to Cape Town today.
Depart from Cape Town international airport - end of itinerary.
JoyceHorgan ,
November 08, 2012
"I am a world traveller and this was one of my Top 3 vacations ever! Kensington Tours did a great job with EVERY little detail, from the planning to being met and catered to every step of the way. Our favorite lodges were Tau Pan in the Kalahari, Botswana & Moon Mountain in Sossusvlei, Namibia. We especially loved the Batswana people and all the animals we saw at Camp Moremi on the Okavanga River. The highlight of our trip was actually our stay in Swakopmund when we stayed on the South Atlantic & went for an exciting boat ride to see all the sealife up close and personal (like a seal coming onboard the boat!), a rollar coaster dune ride in a 4 X 4!! the balloon ride over the red sand dunes over Namibia and several champagne brunches in the middle of the desert. Also, will never forget all the sundowmer game drives which ended with our favorite cocktail, watching the sunset with wildlife close at hand!
Unforgettable. Thanks Ivona for planning it all!"
MarkMasterson ,
October 26, 2012
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October, 2012
Re: Steven Weru Kinyua, Kenya tour guide
We recently returned from a wonderful 8 day tour of Kenya with Steven, he is an exceptional individual. But one example: As we returned to the Samburu lodge from our first game drive, Steven pointed out a young, sick-looking lion in the shade of a tree. We observed it momentarily and soon returned to the lodge for dinner.
The next day Steven mentioned he had reported the weak young lion to the local Samburu ranger. Steven explained that due to the arrival of a new alpha male in his pride the young lion had likely been chased out before he was able to hunt for himself. He further explained that the young lion would be welcome back in a week or two, if he were alive. I pursued the full story w/Steven. The ranger Steven had reported the weak lion to had been unresponsive, indicating he would do nothing. Steven, unsatisfied w/that response told the ranger to report it to the Head Park Ranger, or he would. The Head Ranger agreed with Steven's analysis of the situation; bought 10 kilos of meat for the young lion; and directed his staff to feed it appropriately.
Steven understood the workings of that lion pride, and has an exceptional knowledge of all the wild animals of Kenya. Furthermore he has a passion for their well-being. He would not accept a lazy, disinterested response from the local ranger. During our trip in Kenya I had occasion to speak to groups of secondary school students. I related Steven's actions as an excellent example of a Kenyan's knowledge, passion and commitment.
One day Steven pointed out a cheetah. We saw the cheetah w/a young impala in its mouth. After the cheetah had choked the young impala, Steven explained the mother cheetah was calling her cubs --it was thrilling to see the 3 cubs come tearing across the plain creating a mini-dust storm in their wake. The mother gave the kill to her cubs. Steven explained they had to learn to open it up. Shortly she sent them off the kill, twenty paces or so, then froze, looking westerly. A lion, smelling the kill Steven explained, was moving off to the north about a 1000 yards away. Intent on the lion the mother cheetah remained frozen in place (as we're the cubs, mimicking their mother). After the lion passed the mother called the cubs back to the kill. Not 15 minutes later the lion came back, followed by yapping jackels, this time moving off to the east of the cheetahs. As soon as the lion appeared, the mother cheetah repeated her previous actions, sending off the cubs and freezing over the kill, intently watching the lion. Steven explained that the jackels were distracting the lion from the kill, knowing if the lion found the kill, nothing would be left for them. Again the lion passed off to the southeast, never able to find the cheetah kill.
This summary highlights events that played out over a 90 minute period. In that time several tourist rovers and vans came, took pictures of the cheetahs, and left. None of those tourists had a complete explanation of the scene that was playing out before us. Game-viewing w/Steven is a rich experience, a clear cut above the average.
In our time w/Steven we had lengthy conversations about the pluses and minuses of grass-burning, the challenges of maintaining wildlife corridors, park encroachment by locals, roadway underpasses for big game, etc. in addition we discussed ukabila and other political challenges facing Kenya. Steven Kinyua is an exceptional Kenyan guide. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and made our Kenya safari a wonderful learning experience we will cherish for years.
Mark Masterson, Ed.D."
Avi J.Moskovitz ,
February 03, 2014
"We finally returned from the most magical vacation in Morocco and we cannot thank Lily and Kensington Tours enough!! This trip was beyond amazing and we are so appreciative for everything done to make this trip happen last minute for us!
We had a spectacular tour guide that spoke 8 languages, Ismail, and the friendliest and warmest driver, Said, whom made the experience absolutely phenomenal! Not only did we learn and see, but we laughed, danced, ate like pigs, kissed camels and snakes, ran in the Sahara desert under the stars, and enjoyed life - which is the best gift of all!
Avi J. Moskovitz & Armando Silva
EbonyHoskins ,
October 18, 2013
"I am so happy that I used Kensington Tours to help with my dream trip to Cape Town South Africa. I was looking for a well respected tour company that planned private guided tours that was not going to cause me my leg, lol. I begin searching companies by reputation and value. I narrowed it down to Kensington Tours because of the quality and value. I felt taken care of prior to my departure due to the detailed itinerary.
From the time of got off the plane to the time I headed back to the states, I was in excellent hands. The service was EXCELLENT! I will definitely use Kensington again. Certainly, a trip of a lifetime!"
DeborahEastland ,
October 29, 2013
"My husband and I have just returned from the trip of a lifetime in Egypt. The sites were amazing and overwhelming. Everything was as promised. We had the most amazing pyramid view and Nile view from our hotels. Our itinerary included the most magnificent sites and we were accompanied by the most informative and friendly people. I highly recommend visiting Egypt. It is totally safe. Thank you to everyone at Kensington for this experience. It was so beyond our expectations!"
JudyChiburis ,
October 31, 2013
"From our greeter, who whisked us through customs in Johannesburg, to all our excellent drivers, guides and associates in Lions Sands, Cape Town and the wine country, everyone was highly professional, well dressed, well mannered, and well informed. Overall our tour worked like a superbly designed, technically perfect Swiss watch. An experience for the ages. Bravo!"
ConniePurtell ,
October 29, 2013
"This was a trip of a life time for me and I was never disappointed. Sylvia listen to me and give me exactly what I wanted in the way of a photo Safari as well as full tour of Cape Town and the wine country. I never had to wait one minute for a guide or any of the transportation provided. The people I dealt with along the way could not have been more courteous and friendly. I just cannot say enough about my experience with Kensington Tours, it was fabulous! "
Hanne Jones ,
October 24, 2013
"I have travelled all my life. I've combed much of Europe, from The arctic north in Norway to the streets of Seville in Spain, the beaches of Cannes and Nice in France and the medieval heart of Bologna in Italy. I've been on two African safaris (one tented, one not), both "luxurious." I've been on more than a dozen jaunts to India, some guided, others not. Over the years I have discovered that I had rather be lost and disoriented in a foreign country than submit once again to the unbending schedule of a guided tour. Hence I had given up tours of any kind, until Molly Kelly, an American Express travel agent, suggested I might want simply to list the places my friends and I wished to see in Morocco then let Kensington Tours make accessing them in an orderly way not only possible but thoroughly enjoyable as well. And this Kensington Tours did. They pulled our disparate destinations together and designed a far, far better route than we could ever have done on our own. They satisfied all our requests and threw in delicious additions, areas of interest we had never considered or even heard of. Our accommodations were well within our means and wonderful. Our guide and driver, not to mention our Mercedes SUV, could not have pleased us more. In other words, thanks to Molly and her recommending Kensington Tours, we had a sensational holiday. "
Anthoula Korina ,
September 05, 2013
"Africa had always been a myth in mind since I was child that was up until a week ago. I just returned from an epic safari adventure! Kenya, Tanzania and the Maasai are sorely missed.
Words cannot fully express the magic of this ever-flowing journey. It was awe-inspiring, breathtaking, free and powerful. My mind keeps playing tricks on me; thinking rather hoping that I'm going to see a giraffe cross a busy NYC street :)
The memories will resonate for a lifetime. To boot, I went on this trip solo; female traveler. Not sure any of it would have been possible w/out Kensington Tours!!! Thank you..."
JaneJennings ,
July 12, 2013
"I had a wonderful trip visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda. We were able to get really close to the gorillas and watched their interactions with each other. The local people are so gracious and made every minute a delight. The accomodations were great. I loved waking up in the morning to the sounds of the forest. The added luxury of a massage was a great way to end the trip!"
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Navarro injury a concern for Spain
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Juan Carlos Navarro missed Spain's victory against Australia with a foot injury
It's unclear how long the guard will be out, but Spain did not sound optimistic
The 32-year-old's shooting would be important in a possible matchup with the U.S.
LONDON -- Spain suffered a setback when shooting guard and team captain Juan Carlos Navarro missed Tuesday's 82-70 victory against Australia.
The Spanish are the biggest threat to the United States in the Olympic men's basketball tournament, but their chances of scoring an upset in the medal round will decrease if Navarro is unable to play.
Navarro, 32, has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for a number of years. Coach Sergio Scariolo said Navarro sustained another foot injury near the end of Spain's tournament-opening win over China on Sunday.
"It was very strong and all of a sudden,'' Scariolo said. "It is nothing related with his former problems. It is a probably a new injury. It is plantar fasciitis, but it is probably in a different place [within the foot].
"He couldn't play. I don't know how many games he will miss.''
The 6-4 shooting guard is a team leader who has made a habit of scoring 20 points or more against the U.S. over the years. Apart from his 2007-08 season in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, Navarro has been a star for Barcelona in the Spanish ACB.
"He's not obviously too happy right now because he's injured and he couldn't play today and we don't know exactly when he's going to be able to play,'' said teammate and longtime friend Pau Gasol. "It's not the easiest situation for an athlete to go through during an Olympics.''
Gasol did not sound optimistic about Navarro's potential to make a dramatic return. Should Spain (2-0) go on to win Group B while the Americans finish first in Group A, the teams would be lined up to meet in the Aug. 12 final.
"We'll see if we can get him healthy first and then close to his 100 percent,'' Gasol said. "He's been carrying a lot of injuries throughout the year and he hasn't been 100 percent all year long. So hopefully we'll get him healthy and able to play and contribute as much as he can.''
The good news for Spain was the return to health of 6-6 swingman Rudy Fernandez, who underwent back surgery at the end of his NBA season with the Denver Nuggets. Fernandez scored 17 points (6-of-7 from the field, including four three-pointers) with six rebounds and three assists against Australia.
"We need Rudy to be in good shape -- and even more without Juan Carlos, of course,'' Scariolo said. "He hasn't been playing for almost five months and it's extremely important for him to play this game for his confidence.''


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While not stellar, the A&M defense has not been paper thin. They played La Tech minus three starters or four off their two-deep roster and fatigue likely played a role in the team's poor second half tackling in that game. If they were in the SEC, La Tech would have one of the league's top offenses and would likely put up a lot of points on all but LSU, Fla, Bama and SC. The scores and yardage notwithstanding, the A&M offense is a concern. Contrary to "buying into" Sumlin's scheme, much of A&M's offensive production seems to come form broken plays or runs called for Manziel. They have yet to establish a running game aside from Manziel (despite a stable of proven backs and two first round picks on the O-line) and the receivers don't seem to get much separation; when they do, Manziel often fails to find them. JFF is a once in a lifetime sort of talent and he can carry a team a long way, but the rest of the offense seems to have atrophied around him.
Week Seven is in the books — or down the drain depending on which hot-seated coach you pull for — and there's been a lot of moving up and down our Power Rankings' chart. Example: Check out the race for the basement in the SEC East right now.
As usual, we've placed each of the SEC's 14 teams into one of four different categories. Inside those categories, we list the teams alphabetically. This isn't the 1-14 simple list that everyone else does. We like to be a little different.
Our rankings are based upon how well teams are currently playing, what they've accomplished to date, and what we believe each squad's ceiling to be at this moment.
So without further ado, here's this week's MrSEC.com Power Rankings:
National Title Contender
Alabama (6-0) – Yawn. Alabama body-slammed Missouri — literally and figuratively — last Saturday in Columbia and then learned on Sunday that they're on top of this year's first BCS rankings. Same old story, same old song and dance. Quarterback AJ McCarron banged up his knee, but he was apparently in good enough shape after the game to do this. The Tide's still rolling.
Florida (6-0) – The Gators didn't look too hot on Saturday night at Vanderbilt, but I think that was a trap game wedged between emotional tilts with LSU and South Carolina. Already #2 in the BCS, the Gators can really take control of things if they can best Steve Spurrier Saturday to set up a showdown with Georgia that could settle the SEC East race.
LSU (6-1) – Funny how good the Tigers can play when they're not fumbling and tossing picks all over the yard. Saturday's win over Carolina was a biggie and it suddenly sets up November's tilt with Alabama as the SEC West championship game again. LSU still needs more consistency through the air, however.
South Carolina (6-1) — The fourth top 10 squad from the SEC to make the first BCS standings, Carolina couldn't run the ball on LSU as Florida had done a week earlier. But. The Gamecocks went to Baton Rouge, failed to play their best game, and still lost only by two points. Huge showdown this week in Gainesville as Spurrier returns to his alma mater.
Top 25 Contender
Georgia (5-1) — After a disappointing, brutal beatdown at the hands of South Carolina, the Bulldogs had a bye week to stew over it. Right now UGA looks to be an all-offense kind of team and those squads just don't win SEC or BCS championships. Their defense will have to improve moving forward or else they'll be good team… rather than a great one.
Mississippi State (6-0) — The best team MSU has played is currently 3-3 and looking at starting its own SEC schedule at 0-5. So no, I'm not going to give State a ton of credit for a blowout-turned-tight win over Tennessee on Saturday. I will, however, give them plenty of props for being a smart, fundamentally sound, well-coached squad. The Bulldogs don't beat themselves and while I won't say they've "arrived," they're certainly heading in the right direction. Check back after their game with Bama in two weeks.
Texas A&M (5-1) – Like Mississippi State, the Aggies haven't played the toughest of schedules to date. They also have a defense that allowed 57 points to Louisiana Tech. That's not a title-caliber defense. But do they ever have an offense? A&M's Johnny Manziel is on pace — as we noted earlier this week — to eclipse Cam Newton's all-time total offense mark for an SEC season. As is the case with Dan Mullen at State, you can't say enough about the way Kevin Sumlin has gotten his team to buy into his brand of football.
Bowl Game Contender
Arkansas (3-4) – Don't look now but the Swine are looking fine after a pair of games against the SEC's bottom-feeders. Tyler Wilson is putting up Tyler Wilson-type numbers and the Razorback defense is showing improvements. Ditto the Hogs' rushing attack. So, did John L. Smith keep this bunch together or was he simply the beneficiary of a scheduling break? We'll see over the next few weeks.
Ole Miss (4-3) – If you'd have told me — or probably anyone outside the Magnolia State — that Mississippi would have a winning record after seven games I'd have laughed in your face. The youth. The lack of depth. Throw all that talk out the window. Yes, the Rebels have several tough games ahead, but the fact they can actually talk about bowl possibilities right now is remarkable. For now Hugh Freeze belongs in the Coach of the Year conversation alongside Mullen and Sumlin.
Basement Contender
Auburn (1-5) – The Tigers are looking terrible. Last week's team meeting? No impact. This week they'll face Vandy in Nashville. Then will come games with Texas A&M, New Mexico State, Georgia, Alabama A&M, and Alabama. I think Chizik keeps his job if he can win four games (though he'd enter next year on the hottest of hot seats). New Mexico State, Alabama A&M and Vanderbilt are the most likely wins, though I use the term "likely" very loosely. This is an Auburn team that's an overtime win over Louisiana-Monroe away from being oh-fer in 2012. Switching to Scot Loeffler's offense is looking more and more like Tommy Tuberville switching to Tony Franklin's offense. That didn't end real well for anybody involved.
Kentucky (1-6) – Okay, Joker Phillips is done. With such a young team and so many — I mean so many — injuries, I thought there might be a slight chance that AD Mitch Barnhart would stand behind the UK alum. No more. The Cats were obliterated by Arkansas 49-7 in less than three quarters in a storm-shortened game last weekend. David Cutcliffe, anyone?
Missouri (3-4) – Quarterback James Franklin may or may not return when the Tigers face Kentucky in two weeks after their bye. Mizzou fans had better hope he does. Injuries have helped make for a sad entry into their new conference home. When healthy, Franklin can at least provide some spark. Without him, the Tigers are battling three other teams for the title of worst in the East.
Tennessee (3-3) – A new entry into the basement contender category, Tennessee finds itself here because of its mental state. Derek Dooley is on a very hot seat. Quarterback Tyler Bray took a shot at some "bandwagon" Volunteer fans after Saturday's loss before recanting about 12 hours later. Alabama and South Carolina are up next for UT. Add it up and the Vols could roll into November on a four-game losing streak with an 0-5 conference mark. At that point, what would Tennessee's players have to play for? Pride? That rarely works.
Vanderbilt (2-4) – The Commodores gave Florida all they wanted on Saturday night and they deserve credit for doing so. VU also has a schedule that's about to get a whole lot easier. Still, until we see Vandy knock off Auburn at home this weekend, we're going to leave the Dores in the basement zone. Remember, this is a team that has just two wins on the season — one over tiny Presbyterian College and the other over a Missouri squad that lost James Franklin early in that game. Win this week and the Dores will jump up a category on our chart.


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