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The International Cycling Union, which chose not to appeal the USADA's lifetime ban, stripped Armstrong of his record seven Tour victories.
The World Anti-Doping Agency also agreed with the sanctions, which means Armstrong may not compete in sports governed by that agency's code.
Before the ban, he was competing in Ironman triathlons and had won two of the five events he had entered.
Since the ban he has entered two non-sanctioned events.
Why now?
So, why would Armstrong choose to make a confession now?
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In the past, Armstrong has argued that he took more than 500 drug tests and never failed.
In its 202-page report that detailed Armstrong's alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs and blood transfusions, the USADA said it had tested Armstrong less than 60 times and the International Cycling Union conducted about 215 tests.
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Armstrong: The legend and the fall
Armstrong has been an icon for his cycling feats and celebrity, bringing more status to a sport wildly popular in some nations but lacking big-name recognition, big money and mass appeal in the United States.
He fought back from testicular cancer to win the Tour from 1999 to 2005. He raised millions via his Lance Armstrong Foundation to help cancer victims and survivors, an effort illustrated by trendy yellow "LiveSTRONG" wristbands that helped bring in the money.
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Armstrong sued the USADA last year to stop its investigation of him, arguing it did not have the right to prosecute him. But after a federal judge dismissed the case, Armstrong said he would no longer participate in the investigation.
In October 2012, Armstrong was stripped of his titles and banned from cycling. Weeks later, he stepped down from the board of his foundation, Livestrong.


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Price EA, Schrier SS. Extrinsic nonimmune hemolytic anemias. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr, Silberstein LE, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 45.
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In 1976, a Brooklyn-born homemaker on a fashion quest opened a boutique in Miami, Florida. Her name was Marilyn Rubinson and she called it Caché. Though she opened on a whim, with more grit than experience, women flocked there. They were drawn by her confidence, her personal style, and rack-upon-rack of designs that no one else had – Marilyn was the first to bring Mugler, Armani and Versace (to name just a few iconic brands), to the US.
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I'm not sure what size to order. Does cache.com have a size chart that can help me?
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Merchandise selection on our website varies from our stores. You may contact the store where you saw the item and they will place an order for you, using either an American Express or Discover card.
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We accept the following credit cards Visa, Cache Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Cache gift cards (gift cards may be used for domestic orders only.)
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Your credit card will be authorized for the entire amount of the order at the time of purchase. The card will then be charged when the order is shipped. Upon completion of your order, you will receive an email confirmation, confirming that your order was completed.
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The "charges" that are appearing on your credit card account are pre-authorization holds. They are not charges; however, your card company may be temporarily holding those funds. Your card may have declined due to A) Your BILLING address entered does not exactly match the BILLING address that your card company has on file; or B) Your card company is declining your transaction because of insufficient funds or another reason from your card company. Please contact your card company to release any pending holds from cache.com if you received an ERROR response that matches any of the reasons above. Caché has no control of the grace period for releasing authorized funds, particularly debit card funds.
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Your order will be processed and shipped within the time frame given for the type of delivery you selected. Ground shipping arrives between 7-10 business days. Rush shipping arrives between 4-6 business days. Express shipping arrives between 2-3 business days.
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When you click on "My Account" to log in you'll see a link "Forgot your Password". Your password will be sent to you via email within 24 hours. If you do not receive an email, please email us as email@example.com and we will verify your account and reset your password.
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Sign in on "My Account" using your email address and password. Next, click on "My Profile." Make any necessary changes here and save your changes.
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Price Adjustment PolicyWe will no longer offer price adjustments. All purchases made are final sale.
Please note that orders submitted Monday through Friday after 2 pm (ET) will be processed the following business day. Orders placed on Friday after 2 pm (ET) or on the weekend will be processed the following Monday.
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Currently, BorderFree supports billing in over 40 global currencies, with more being added on an ongoing basis. Click here to view and select from a list of our supported currencies. Once you confirm your preferences, you will be able to see product prices in your selected currency.
Can my order be delivered internationally?Yes. Through our partnership with BorderFree, we are pleased to provide an enhanced international shopping experience for customers in various foreign countries. Through BorderFree, we present product prices in the international currency of our customer's choice and a guaranteed order total. For a list of available shipping countries and shopping currencies, click here.
What items are ineligible for international shipping?We offer international shipping on most items. Gift cards cannot be purchased or redeemed on international orders. Items that cannot be shipped internationally will be identified by RESTRICTED SHIPPING verbiage near the item's description on the product detail page. These items will also be identified at time of checkout. You will not be able to complete your order until those items are removed from your online shopping cart.
How will I know how much my order will cost?After you've added items to your basket and clicked on the checkout button, Borderfree will calculate and display a guaranteed order total in your preferred currency - including all shipping costs from our warehouse(s) in the U.S. to your selected international destination, and any applicable duties and taxes imposed by the customs and revenue authorities in the destination country.
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I live in the U.S. Can I use Borderfree to ship an order internationally but pay in U.S. Dollars (USD)?Yes. You can ship internationally using a U.S. billing address and a U.S. credit card (Visa or MasterCard). This also works if you're an American traveling or living abroad.
How do I find my size?We have a fitting guide link on each product page that shows measurements in inches.
What payment options does Borderfree support?Currently, Borderfree supports Visa and MasterCard and PayPal for all international orders. American Express is accepted for orders purchased in US Dollar, Australian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar and European Euro. In China we also accept China Union Pay.
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Cayman Islands | 4 to 9 business days |
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Bermuda, Guadeloupe, Martinique | 5 to 10 business days |
Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands | 5 to 11 business days |
Dominica | 6 to 10 business days |
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French Guiana | 7 to 12 business days |
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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom | 4 to 8 business days |
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Iceland | 5 to 10 business days |
Cyprus | 6 to 10 business days |
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Russian Federation | 7 to 17 business days |
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Are international orders eligible for US promotional offers?
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Other promotional restrictions may apply. Please contact us with any questions.
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When am I billed and what will my credit card statement say?Your credit card will be billed by Borderfree when your package is shipped to its final international destination. "51*Cache" will appear on your credit card statement.
How much duty and taxes are charged on international orders?Duty (or customs tariffs) is set by the destination country's customs authorities and is based on a combination of the country of origin or manufacturing of the goods being purchased, and the classification of that merchandise in accordance with a harmonized system adopted and used by the countries Borderfree supports. Value Added Tax (VAT) rates are set by the destination country. You will be able to view the guaranteed total amount of applicable duty and tax/VAT for your order within the Borderfree global checkout.
Do you ship to U.S. military addresses (APO/FPO)?We are unable to ship to APO/FPO military addresses.
I live outside of the U.S. Can I use Borderfree to ship to a U.S. address?All international orders must have a ship-to destination outside of the United States. We cannot support customers with international billing addresses shipping to U.S. addresses.
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Who should I contact if I have questions regarding my order after I have made a purchase?Please contact us for any questions related to your international order.
Can I purchase or redeem international gift cards?Unfortunately, we do not currently support the sale of gift cards to international customers or the redemption of gift cards for internationally-shipped orders.
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Rapper Nicki Minaj gave "Good Morning America" viewers quite a show when one of her breasts popped out of her costume during a live performance, but she's far from the first female celebrity to experience a wardrobe malfunction. From Janet Jackson's unforgettable jewelry-reveal scene to Kelly Rowland's double nip-slip and Lady Gaga's see-through catsuit, see a few of the most infamous incidents. (Getty Images (2); AP Photo) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
That'll wake people up—ABC's "Good Morning America" gave East Coast viewers a full flash of hip-hop star Nicki Minaj's breast on Friday. The diva, who emerged on the public scene with help from rapper Lil Wayne, has quickly gained popularity, as much for her colorful approach to fashion as her lyrical style. Her first embarrassing wardrobe moment was aired live on morning television and triggered a blistering attack from the Parents Television Council, which said "GMA's" programmers "need to stop apologizing and implement the five-second delay that so many Americans have been calling for." (Charles Sykes/AP Photo) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
New Jersey club-goers got more than they bargained for over the weekend, when Kelly Rowland flashed them from the stage. The soon-to-be judge on "The X Factor" in Britain failed to notice that her bustier top had let her down, leaving both of her breasts exposed to the camera-happy crowd. Rowland, 30, laughed off the double nip-slip, using Twitter to address the controversy: "New Jersey crowd was amazing!! hope you enjoyed the show and didnt mind the peekaboo LOL!!! #kanyeshrug #stuffhappens." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
Who could have guessed that a football game would become the scene of the most notorious wardrobe malfunction of all time? Near the end of singer Janet Jackson's high-energy performance at Super Bowl XXXVIII's 2004 halftime show, singing partner Justin Timberlake ripped off half her top, exposing her right breast for less than a second. "Nipplegate" rocked the country: Although Jackson was wearing nipple jewelry, almost 8.9 million viewers were given a show, and the Federal Communications Commission had a field day. The "wardrobe malfunction" incurred a half-million dollar fine from the FCC, which then, thanks to Jackson, set unprecedented standards for indecency violations. (David Philip/AP Photo) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
Lady Gaga has gained notoriety and fame by working avant-garde fashion looks on the red carpet, but this time, the controversy had nothing to do with meat. Attending this year's CDFA Awards to accept the Fashion Icon award, the gay-rights advocate let it all hang out, inadvertently showing both breasts while posing for photographers. Gaga didn't let the exposure bring her down—for the after-party, she simply affixed black electrical tape to her nipples and rocked the sheer bodysuit. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
Better known for her figure than her acting chops, former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson inadvertently gave the Paris audience at Vivienne Westwood's ready-to-wear collection a peep show in early 2009. While working the runway, the busty blonde showed off her assets twice—first in a casual tank-top look, and then again while escorting the designer down the runway. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
Romantic comedy queen Katherine Heigl was mid-acceptance speech during her ill-timed wardrobe malfunction at the ShoWest awards in 2010. While taking home a trophy for Female Star of the Year, the Mormon beauty noticed her elegant red gown's broken strap just in time to avoid flashing the crowd. Host Billy Bush offered Heigl a helping hand to keep her dress in place, addressing the incident in a later tweet: "I fought some adolescent instincts." (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
Certainly no stranger to the caught-on-camera nipple slip, former "O.C." star Mischa Barton made quite a splash at London Fashion Week in 2008. After sitting front row at the Fashion for Relief fashion show at the Natural History Museum, Barton gave photogs a glimpse of her bare left breast upon exiting a taxi. Not to out-do herself, the actress has had similar slips on both sides in the years since. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
If you've been following recent headlines, it's hard to believe that "Voice" judge Christina Aguilera was once the untouchable queen of pop music. With her massive hit "Beautiful," the star's power-packed, soulful voice helped her win a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal in 2004. Accepting the award without baring all was a challenge for Aguilera, who referred to Janet Jackson's "Nipplegate" while adjusting her satin gown onstage. Rumor has it that upon returning to her seat, the singer wasn't so lucky. (Kevork Djansezian/AP Photo) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |


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Garrett Hedlund was so handsome last night at Critics' Choice. He, of course, was with Team Unbroken and presented with Michelle Monaghan. I always, always, always wonder when Angelina's talking to him whether or not she looks at him and sees a young Brad Pitt. Robb Stark, Richard Madden, soon to be Prince Charming in Cinderella was photographed out for a walk in New York the other day in a really nice pea coat. Full Story
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Rose Leslie and Kit Harington arrived at LAX together last night, presumably en route to San Diego for Comic-Con where, as Sarah noted the other day, the Game Of Thrones panel will be one of the major highlights. It's scheduled to happen tomorrow at 1:40pm. Full Story
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It's right there! Right there! Sit on it! She didn't. And maybe that's a smart move. Because nothing good, so far, has come from anyone sitting on the Iron Throne. Her Majesty visited the set of Game Of Thrones today in Belfast. Certain members from the cast were there too. Full Story
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Got back from Banff last night and had to watch Game Of Thrones again from the comfort of my own bed. By the show's episode 9 standards, I can't say it was my favourite. But… I have a question I can't stop thinking about. About my favourite character of the series…
Why didn't Jon Snow take Ghost with him? My favourite scene this season has been when Jon and Ghost find each other again. The look on Kit Harington's face when he says, "Come here!" almost made me cry. Like, if I had a direwolf, I would pick fights ALL THE TIME, especially with the King Beyond The Wall.
Check out Harington arriving in New York the other day with his hair pulled back. He keeps complaining that he's not allowed to cut it. You know why he needs to stop it with that sh-t? Pompeii. Read Full Intro
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Game Of Thrones Season 4 Episode 9 recap The Wall. Jon and Sam each stare into the bleak, unending night, lost in their own misery. Then it turns out Sam's misery has a name and it's spelled G-I-L-L-Y. He wants to know what it was like to be with a girl, you know, with-with, and wants Jon to tell him since he didn't get the chance. Full Story
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Cate Blanchett was in Cannes last night for Chopard. She presented the Chopard trophy to two young actors, Adele Exarchopoulos and Logan Lerman. Today she was back on the Croisette at the photo call for How To Train Your Dragon 2. Some of my favourites were there with her: Djimon Hounsou, America Ferrera, and Jay Baruchel, representing the strong Canadian presence at the festival this year. Full Story
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I don't think we've seen Rose Leslie's Gidget on Game Of Thrones for three episodes. (Yes I know it's not actually Gidget but I can't pronounce the real one.) This is too bad. Because she and Jon Snow are apart. And mad at each other. And that means there's been no sexual tension. Full Story
Kit Harington's big movie
Pompeii opens today. It's Kit Harington's first time as the lead in a movie. And as much as I like him, as much as I hope he'll be successful, I'm not sure it's happening here, with this film. The reviews aren't great. And, worse, they're saying that Pompeii will probably be "crushed Full Story
The Khaleesi, Gidget, and Jon Snow hang out
How happy are you to know that they hang out, like when they're not working, they just hang out on a Sunday in LA? Check out Emilia Clarke, Rose Leslie, and Kit Harington yesterday in LA. They're close. Rose and Kit used to date, and Rose and Emilia were seen earlier in the day making cute faces at each other, very tactile, over lunch. Full Story
Here they come
The Golden Globes are on Sunday, as you know. Which is why LAX is busy. So many actors are flying in for the weekend – the pre-parties, the after-parties, the show… you have to be there – to be seen, to be talked to, to work the rooms, whether or not you are nominated. And that's where we find Jon Snow and the Khaleesi. Full Story
First teaser for Jon Snow's first leading role
The movie is called Pompeii. As he told me a few months ago at the Game Of Thrones S3 premiere, it's Kit Harington's first leading film role. Obviously about Mt Vesuvius. Do they teach Mt Vesuvius the way they taught it in the prehistoric era when I grew up? Because it was fascinating, the way things that terrify us were fascinating back then. Full Story
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The Television Critics Association announced their awards yesterday in Beverly Hills. The results are much different than what the Emmys will be in September. The Emmy nominations did not include Orphan Black's Tatiana Maslany. The TCA gave Maslany the Individual Achievement in Drama award. If you watch Orphan Black, this is a fist-pump moment. Full Story
Rachel McAdams stays the same
It's what I have always said I love most about Rachel McAdams (and we love her a lot here at LaineyGossip.com) -- Rachel isn't LA. Rachel works, and then she comes home. She stays in Toronto. And it can get cold in Toronto. It's not the every day sunny skies of Los Angeles. It's a pain in the ass to get around when it snows. Full Story


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Incontinentia pigmenti achromians is a rare birth defect that causes unusual patches of light-colored (hypopigmented ) skin and possible neurological and skeletal problems.
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The NFL Combine has come and gone, and it's time to update the mock draft. While the performances in Indianapolis didn't do much in terms of moving player draft grades, it did wonders to determine who teams value, what positions they'll target in free agency and who they'll consider on draft day.Start Slideshow
The Texans covet a quarterback first overall, Johnny Manziel is still falling, and the draft's offensive tackle value continues to stay high.
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As of now, this pick is down to three players: Jadeveon Clowney, Johnny Manziel and Bortles. Clowney is the best player in the draft, and if the team can address quarterback in free agency, he'll be the odds-on favorite. Manziel would strictly be an owner pick, something that seems unlikely but can never be ruled out. Bortles is the best fit for Bill O'Brien's offense, and for now, he has the most control in the Texans' front office.Next
It's not always good to project trades, but there are some indications that there may be a loose trade agreement between the Rams and Falcons if Clowney is available at No. 2 overall. The Rams will still be able to get a top offensive tackle at the sixth pick, and the Falcons get the best player in the draft at easily the biggest need on their depth chart.Next
Bridgewater has been the apple of the Jaguars' eye since the middle of last season, and it's highly unlikely they pass on him. He's the best quarterback in this class, and he'll do wonders to accelerate the Jaguars' rebuilding process.Next
This is the expected landing spot for Johnny Manziel. However, there is too much speculation that a legitimate fall is possible for Manziel on draft day. The Browns, therefore, will look for an impact player at the fourth overall pick. Watkins and Josh Gordon will make any quarterback successful.Next
The Raiders would love to get their hands on Teddy Bridgewater, but it would be a major surprise if he lasted until No. 5 overall. The Raiders need instant starters and impact players, and Mack fills a void at linebacker. With the best offensive tackles and Johnny Manziel potentially on the board, the Raiders could have some interest from teams looking to trade up.Next
The dream scenario for the Rams if they trade down is that they'll potentially have their pick at offensive tackle. Robinson was our top offensive tackle before the Combine, and he proved his remarkable upside in Indianapolis.Next
Carr above Johnny Manziel? Seems crazy. But Manziel isn't a fit for every team, so just because a team needs a young passer doesn't mean they'll be interested in him. Derek Carr and new Bucs' offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford have a very strong connection. Carr is very under-appreciated at this point, though he's still more of a second-round value.Next
Finding a home for Barr isn't easy because he's such an unfinished product. However, his talent on film is undeniable, and in the top of the first-round, teams generally prefer upside whenever possible. For the Vikings, they need some young pass rushers, and Barr has the versatility to play defensive end or linebacker situationally.Next
It's a testament to the strength of this draft class that Jake Matthews could slide all the way down to No. 9 overall. The Bills don't have a glaring need at offensive tackle, but finding a franchise tackle who grades out equally, if not better, than the top two picks in last year's draft is something they can't pass on.Next
After cutting Louis Delmas, safety emerged as arguably the biggest need for the Lions. It's a little high for any safety in this class to go top-10, and the Lions could consider trading down if there are any suitors. However, if they can get Clinton-Dix (or Calvin Pryor), they can quickly shore up a major need.Next
The Titans have drafted well enough in recent years to be set at most positions .The one hole they need to fill most is safety, where they could use a versatile secondary weapon. Enter Calvin Pryor, who can build on an already strong, young defense.Next
Deciding between a linebacker (a long-time need) or a top offensive tackle will be tough, especially with Taylor Lewan of Michigan on the board at this point. But with William Beatty struggling as much as he did this year and David Diehl retiring, Lewan is too talented to pass on.Next
Ideally, one of the top two safeties in this class would be here at 13, and the Rams can fill their two biggest needs in the top-15 of a loaded draft. However, with Clinton-Dix and Pryor gone at this point, Mosley can give this team a perfect set of young linebackers to play behind one of the best young defensive lines in the NFL.Next
The Bears made it clear at the Combine that they'll be focused on the defense in this draft, and they could use help at all three levels. Aaron Donald, CJ Mosley and Darqueze Dennard all make sense for Chicago, and they'll likely take the best player on their board among those three. Dennard gets the nod for now, and he'll be the long-term shutdown cornerback for the team.Next
The Steelers would certainly like it if one of the top offensive tackles fell to them on draft day, but it seems increasingly unlikely after the Combine. Louis Nix, however, can add to an aging defensive line that could certainly use a new nose tackle for the future. Nix is the best nose tackle in the class, and has Pro Bowl upside.Next
Safety or defensive line. Those are the clear positions of need for Dallas to address, and I'd guess they double up at both positions in this draft. With the two top safeties gone and the best defensive tackle/inside speed rusher in this class available, Donald seems like a no-brainer here. Do not rule out Johnny Manziel if he starts to slip on draft day.Next
The Ravens are set to let Ed Dickson walk, and with the value they've placed on tight ends in the past, they won't be okay with just having Dennis Pitta at the position. Insert Eric Ebron, who could go much higher in the draft, to fill the feature tight end role as well as provide Joe Flacco with a big target that he's missed since the team traded Anquan Boldin away.Next
Despite the receiver class being remarkably deep and teams expecting to wait at the position because grades are so similar throughout the position, Mike Evans likely earned a top-20 grade from most teams after his impressive Combine workout. The Jets want to support and develop Geno Smith, and giving him an Alshon Jeffery/Jimmy Graham-type weapon can only help.Next
Regardless of whether the Dolphins make a move in free agency to fill the gaping offensive needs, they still should address the position early and often in the draft. They'll need to move up eight or nine spots if they hope to get one of the top three offensive tackles. They likely could stick at No. 19 overall and draft Martin. Martin can be an immediate starter at right tackle and, at worst, could be a near-elite offensive guard in the NFL.Next
The Cardinals don't have a great need at the pass-rushing position, but Ford is too good of a value to pass on at this point. Also, the Cardinals don't have clearly big needs, especially since Bruce Arians has gotten more than anyone would have expected out of his makeshift offensive line.Next
The Packers could look a variety of ways with this pick, with tight end, defensive tackle and cornerback being the most likely. At those three positions, Amaro is the best talent on the board, and he can fill the role that Jermichael Finley was in last season.Next
Philadelphia needs help across the defense after struggling mightily at times last year. Pass rusher and nose tackles are intriguing options, but it's more likely Chip Kelly will try to shore up the secondary. Brandon Boykin is a plus starter on the outside, and they've already invested in other cornerbacks. Jimmie Ward can play strong safety, free safety and cornerback, and adds tremendous value as a rookie.Next
Sammy Watkins is the best receiver in this class, and Texas A&M's Mike Evans and Florida State's Kelvin Benjamin get a majority of the attention, but Beckham could easily leave this class as the draft's top receiver. Beckham fits perfectly into what Andy Reid wants to do offensively.Next
After a highly impressive Combine, Shazier is an immediate option in the late first round for NFL teams looking for 4-3 linebacker help. After drafting so well the past few years, the Bengals have few needs. But adding talent to their linebacking corps is a strong possibility, and Shazier is an in-state option to address one of their few needs.Next
Phillip Rivers had a strong rebound season with new head coach Mike McCoy, and the offense is in good position for the future. Defensively, however, they still need ample help, especially in the secondary and in terms of pass-rushers. Gilbert could go as high as the top-15, so if San Diego can snag him here, they'll get an instant upgrade at a key position.Next
Manziel could go a lot higher, and most reports are that he won't leave the top-10. The Browns at No. 4 overall are the most obvious fit, but if signs are that he'll fall on draft day, they'd be wise to consider waiting on Manziel in the mid- to-late first round. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, and Manziel, with time, can fill that void.Next
Rob Ryan got the most out of the pass-rushers he had to work with this season, but the defensive coordinator needs help for the future if the defense hopes to take the next step in the NFC. Attaochu hasn't had a great postseason, but his athletic upside and raw pass-rushing ability is too intriguing for teams to pass on in the late first round.Next
If the Panthers hope to take the next step offensively with Cam Newton, they'll need to find a new No. 1 receiver with Steve Smith's career nearly finished in Carolina. Marqise Lee would generally be a top-10 prospect in most drafts, but thanks to an elite top-20 crop of talent and a loaded receiver class this year, Lee could fall right into the Panthers' lap on draft day.Next
After drafting for straight value last year, the 49ers can afford to draft best player available for the second straight year with a majority of their starters still in the prime of their career. Two years ago Aldon Smith provided this team with an elite defensive talent; Kony Ealy can do the same for this defense for the future.Next
Vince Wilfolk is in recovery now, and based on his injury history and age, he can't be expected to produce for the long-term in New England. Always proactive team in the draft, the Patriots likely will target his replacement, and despite his endurance question marks, Jernigan has the nose tackle upside to give this team a developmental starter at a key position in their defense.Next
Denver added to their defense last off-season, but they still need ample help across the depth chart, especially in the secondary. Kyle Fuller's draft value has begun to gain some steam after a strong Combine, and he's a worthwhile late first-round option for teams in need of secondary help.Next
The Seahawks have drafted very well in recent years, showcased for the NFL with a Super Bowl winning team featuring one of the NFL's youngest starting rosters. With the luxury to address whichever position has the most upside, finding a defensive tackle to replace the now-released Red Bryant makes the most sense, and with his high upside, Hageman is the best value at this point in round one.


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September 10, 2007 | 11:18 am
Are you reading this Roy Moore?
From the religion blog for Monday-morning thieves:
The courthouse in Slidell, La., had a portrait of Jesus on the wall, with the words, "To know peace,... read on
September 10, 2007 | 11:18 am
Are you reading this Roy Moore?
From the religion blog for Monday-morning thieves:
The courthouse in Slidell, La., had a portrait of Jesus on the wall, with the words, "To know peace,... read on
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September 9, 2007 | 12:01 pm
Talk about worlds colliding.
The LA Times this morning took note of a transsexual United Methodist minister—the former Rev. Ann Gordon, now Drew Phoenix—mentioned here in May. But an interesting twist on the story is this:
(w)hen Phoenix, 48, was reappointed to another year of... read on
September 7, 2007 | 6:57 pm
Yes, with the Colts blowing out the Saints last night, another pro football season is upon us. Hallelujah. (Though for me, the big gameday is college Saturday.) In honor, Christianity Today questions the righteousness of all our armchair quarterbacking in a lengthy story published... read on
September 7, 2007 | 1:02 pm
Whenever I am in need of a post topic, I visit my friend the Bible Belt Blogger and he fills me up, today with a BBC story about how an Indian airline was chopping off goat heads to appease the gods. The BBB says:
This may be the first time that goats have died to prevent Boeing 757s from experiencing mechanical difficulties. However, I've read that chickens are sometimes fired, at high speeds—into the sides of jumbo jets to be sure they're structurally sound.
(For added enjoyment, download this song.)
September 7, 2007 | 9:24 am
Sister Angela Escalera didn't molest Catholic youths, but the sins of the fathers—and the $660 million settlement the Archdiocese of Los Angeles made with more than 500 people who claimed they were sexually abused by Catholic priests—is forcing out Escalera and the other nuns of... read on
September 7, 2007 | 9:20 am
In today's Jewish Journal, Daniel Hemel argues that Jews should oppose the forced resignation of scumbag Sen. Larry Craig because, much to Jewry's surprise, Craig has turned out to be a strong supporter of Israel.
While I don't believe that those who love Israel must love... read on
September 6, 2007 | 1:04 pm
Is it mere coincidence the same week two American academic elites' book criticizing the power of "The Israel Lobby" hit bookshelves that "Christianity Today, the "magazine of evangelical conviction" that I write for often, published an editorial explaining why Christians should love... read on


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An All-American education
By Emily Voss
Last week, a class of eighth grade students from Fort Washington, Pa., got quite a surprise when they connected with the Baseball Hall of Fame for Dirt on Their Skirts, a videoconference lesson on women's history as part of the Museum's education program.
If this had been a normal videoconference, the students and I would have spent about an hour discussing 150 years of women who broke barriers to play the National Pastime.
But this videoconference was different.
We reviewed female players of the 19th century, such as Alta Weiss and the Vassar College Resolutes, who played the game long before they had the right to vote. Then, as the lesson brought us into the 20th century, the students were introduced to a very special guest: Dolly Brumfield White, a player from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
At the age of 14, Dolly became one of the youngest players to ever join the AAGPBL when she was signed by the South Bend Blue Sox in 1947. Dolly played in the league from '47 to 1953, not only with the Blue Sox but also with the Kenosha Comets and the Fort Wayne Daisies. She was primarily an infielder, and a tremendous threat at the plate, leading the Comets in hitting in 1951 and finishing second in the league after batting .332 for Fort Wayne in 1953.
Now living in Arkansas, Dolly was in town for the Hall of Fame's Salute to Women in Baseball program which took place on March 27.
The students from Fort Washington, Pa., enjoyed a rare opportunity to find out about the experiences of women in baseball from someone with first-hand knowledge of the subject. Dolly is a great storyteller, and she entertained as well as informed the students with tales from her life in the AAGPBL. The students were able to ask questions of Dolly as well.
Although we can't always promise that our education programs will include former baseball players, we draw upon our remarkable Hall of Fame resources, such as archived audio, video and still images to enhance the experiences of students who connect with us via videoconference.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum currently offers 15 baseball-themed curriculum units to schools nationwide through videoconference programs. The current curriculum units include mathematics, American history, leadership, labor history, fine arts, character education, cultural diversity, communication arts, economics, civil rights, pop culture, geography, industrial technology, science and – of course – women's history.
Learn more about our programs.
Emily Voss is a school programs associate at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.


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Various definitions of assessment and the role it plays in teaching and learning:
- Assessment involves the use of empirical data on student learning to refine programs and improve student learning. (Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education by Allen 2004)
- Assessment is the process of gathering and discussing information from multiple and diverse sources in order to develop a deep understanding of what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge as a result of their educational experiences; the process culminates when assessment results are used to improve subsequent learning. (Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: shifting the focus from teaching to learning by Huba and Freed 2000)
- Assessment is the systematic basis for making inferences about the learning and development of students. It is the process of defining, selecting, designing, collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and using information to increase students' learning and development. (Assessing Student Learning and Development: A Guide to the Principles, Goals, and Methods of Determining College Outcomes by Erwin 1991)
- Assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development. (Assessment Essentials: planning, implementing, and improving assessment in higher education by Palomba and Banta 1999)
Assessment at Westminster begins with the goals for student learning articulated in the College Mission and Outcomes Statements. These institutional goals are implemented at the program and course levels. Assessment at these levels provides information that enables the College to determine the extent to which its goals for student learning are being met. Assessment data also guides revision at the program and course levels designed to enhance student learning.
Fundamental Components of Assessment
Four fundamental elements of learner-centered assessment:
- Formulating Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes - statements describing intentions about what students should know, understand, and be able to do with their knowledge when they graduate.
- Developing or Selecting Assessment Measures - designing or selecting data gathering measures to assess whether or not our intended learning outcomes have been achieved. Includes
- Direct assessments - projects, products, papers/theses, exhibitions, performances, case studies, clinical evaluations, portfolios, interviews, and oral exams - which ask students to demonstrate what they know or can do with their knowledge.
- Indirect assessments - self-report measures such as surveys - in which respondents share their perceptions about what graduates know or can do with their knowledge.
- Creating Experiences Leading to Outcomes - ensuring that students have experiences both in and outside their courses that help them achieve the intended learning outcomes.
- Discussing and Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning - using the results to improve individual student performance.
The Assessment Cycle
Westminster has translated these fundamental components into an assessment cycle that includes four stages: Plan-Do-Check-Act.
- Plan - What do I want students to learn?
This stage includes the first fundamental component of assessment: Formulating Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes - Do - How do I teach effectively?
This stage includes the second and third fundamental components: Developing or Selecting Assessment Measures & Creating Experiences Leading to Outcomes. - Check - Are my outcomes being met?
This stage involves evaluation of assessment data (part of the fourth component). - Act - How do I use what I've learned?
This stage involves reinforcing successful practices and making revisions to enhance student learning (part of the fourth component).


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Anecdotes and reflections from Atari veteran and et coder howard Scott Warshaw…
GIVE A MAN a beer and he'll waste an afternoon. Teach him to make beer and he'll waste a lifetime. Be careful what you wish for. Sometimes when people are given new technology/resources they end up victimizing themselves. It's the eternal question when wishes are granted: reaped or raped?
To illustrate the point, we need look no further than the Western cultural icon for the game industry: the average church on Sunday morning. An odd metaphor for an atheist to construct, perhaps, but when it comes to metaphorical church construction, the Lord apse those that apse themselves.
Think of a choir. People singing together under good direction generate power, harmony, counterpoint and synergy. The choir presents a wide range of possibilities extending beyond the capacity of a soloist. Still, most choirs maintain soloists as well. The soloist provides a clarity and simplicity the choir lacks. Also, changing the soloist has a far greater impact on the performance than changing a choir member. A soloist is not better or worse than a choir, but it is true that the overall impression of the product varies more as you change soloists.
The soloist versus the choir. One voice versus many. The choir has more power, but it also has more momentum and consequently lacks maneuverability. What happens when circumstances demand changing a song in the programme? Changing a solo simply requires working with the soloist. Changing a choir's performance, however, requires that every member receives, understands and accepts the change. More people means more communication, more resistance, more time. And Sunday is fast approaching. What about learning a song in the first place? I believe the whole process is much simpler if we pick a song everyone knows.
The same principles operate in games. Back in the day we were soloists. Everyone sang their own song. Now choirs dominate production. Take brainstorms, for example. At Atari, everyone attended the brainstorm – after all, those were some of the best parties – and afterwards we'd all take off in our own direction. The intoxicating air of inspiration made it easy to be less judgmental and more receptive to the flow of ideas. Each of us chatting and waiting for that one idea that showed potential for our dev system.
Nowadays, only some of the team attend the brainstorm. Everyone must then come out and move in the same direction. This is a different dynamic – and not one conducive to the basic rules of brainstorming, and certainly not conducive to great parties. In this situation, everyone is looking for the idea as opposed to an idea and the entire choir must agree on the same song. This is a recipe for discord, not harmony.
But why must this undermine the pursuit of new gaming approaches? Well, Sunday is coming and if the choir ain't ready you can't pass the plate. Hmm, it'd be so much easier with a song everyone knows. So you pick an Al system your people know and you re-use a collision-detect system, why try to rewrite the entire kernel at a time like this? By the time you're done 'brainstorming' like this you've locked yourself into a game that will behave a lot like the other game, which is basically an organ donor for this one.
And that, boys and girls, is how video games are victimized by greater resources.