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Go and Stop In at the Green Light Bistro—Taking yet another savory step towards vegetarian world domination, Annapurna just opened an organic, all-vegetarian restaurant, called the Green Light Bistro (2209 Silver SE, 254-0100). It's easy to forget that just a few months ago, this tiny casita in the newly designated "Brick Light District" was a dark and fragrant bakery storeroom, packed clear to the ceiling with exotic spices. Now, it's a cozy café that's as cheery and bright as a cup of their Silver Street organic coffee.
You'll find the Green Light by passing through a sunny courtyard patio to the east of Annapurna and the Silver Board Skate Shop, right off of Silver. The setup is similar to Annapurna's: Just walk right up to the front counter, place your order and have a seat. There's a full drink menu posted on the front wall, and it's loaded with espresso drinks, juices and other fun stuff. (Never had oat milk? You can give it a try here for about $2 a glass.) A peek into the Green Light bakery case reveals a collection of classic scones, cookies and cakes with some interesting dietary twists. Most are gluten-free, and more than a few are completely vegan.
The lunch menu is composed mostly of pastas, salads and sandwiches. We like the ABC sandwich, which stacks avocado, crispy tempeh bacon, tomato and vegan cheese between slices of fresh spelt bread. Happily, portions are just right when rounded out with a mound of perky tossed greens and, believe it or not, french fries.
I was a little sad we missed the cutoff for breakfast when we went, because the menu looked so appealing. I guess I'll just have to come back between 8 and 11 a.m. for the veggie sausage, homemade granola and wheat-free blueberry pancakes. The Green Light Bistro is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Say Goodbye to Big John's BBQ—After giving it a go in the old Café Broadway/Maximitos building at 606 Broadway SE, Big John's BBQ has closed. Big John's tender brisket and ass-kicking Texas toast live on, though: His mobile barbecue truck was last spotted at the intersection of Coors and Rio Bravo. You know he'll make an appearance at the State Fair this year, too. It's just too bad the old Café Broadway/Maximitos is haunted by failed restaurants. Who's next?
And While We're on the Subject of Barbecue—Geezamboni's (3851 Rio Grande NW, 345-3354) has changed its name to JohnDhi's BBQ. Other than that, it's business as usual. JohnDhi's is still owned by John Nellos (direct descendant of Quarters' barbecue tribe), and frankly, it still has a funky name that's as much of a mouthful as their lip-smackin' ribs.
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Professionalism. That word came to mind watching Tuesday's meeting of the New London Police Community Relations Committee.
The committee has gone through big changes in the past year. Wayne Vendetto, who served as chairman for nearly two decades, had to take a back seat when the committee elected new City Council appointee Reid Burdick chairman, one of several fresh faces. The new blood led to an examination of the committee's purpose and how it went about its business.
These changes providentially coincided with the appointment of a new police chief, Margaret Ackley, sworn in last June. Chief Ackley has also made significant changes. She is an ambassador, frequently appearing at various civic functions, dovetailing with the committee's interest to improve community-department relations.
She persuaded the council to restore the deputy chief position, improving administration. Among Deputy Chief Marshall Segar's duties is reviewing civilian complaints alleging police misconduct. In the past these investigations rotated among captains, leading to inconsistency. And the captains were members of the same union as the officers they investigated. The deputy chief position is nonunion.
Chief Ackley has made transparency a priority, pledging to make available any records required under the state's Freedom of Information Act. She recognizes that openness generates public confidence, even if at times it can prove embarrassing, while secrecy invites suspicion.
"Are we being as transparent as we can?" she asked the committee. "I don't want people to think we are hiding anything."
And so Tuesday, perhaps for the first time since its formation in 1988, the committee stayed in open session to discuss three civilian complaint reports from Deputy Chief Segar. Chairman Burdick, armed with a favorable opinion from the city attorney, said the practice of going behind closed doors was ending.
Mr. Vendetto, still concerned about open discussion of matters involving police personnel, tried to block the discussion with a motion to table. It failed 5-4.
While the deputy chief did not sustain any of the three civilian allegations, he did find room for improving police performance - better investigatory techniques, adherence to protocol, common courtesy. Such recommendations will now be part of the review process, said the chief. "We want to get better."
As for the committee, it is awaiting a council review to see if its role will expand with more authority added to its now advisory function. But already, things have come a long way.
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Nah You guys are doubting Pat Riley. He will think of a way plus we already got 2 championships out of it and you guys are not thinking of the relationship the players have aka Wade and Lebron.
Have Faith!! Plus we cant still get better next year as Lebron is our best player and he is the best player in the league. He can develop his shot more and be completely unstoppable. therre are ways to improve. Plus Oden might turn out to be great or one of these rookies from summer camp you never know


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What do you like best?
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There are a lot of titles out there, and a lot of different types of games for different platforms, including PC's, as well as console game systems.
What do you like best?
Tell us about your favorite Star Wars video games and why you like them.
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Simulation! TIE Fighter was the coolest Star Wars game I ever played.
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I like the first person shooter games the best. I have played a few different Sw games and those are my faves. I don't like flight simulation games very much. I have played the SW twisted metal like game and that is decent. I am not much into the tournament fighting games much either. Has anyone played Bounty Hunter? What is that like?
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I loved Bounty Hunter. Great stuff, but the levels are always tests of how quick you can fire your blasters. If you like killing and killing and little to no thinking, Bounty Hunter is for you.
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Bounty Hunter is great, despite the reviews. The movie segments are really well done, and they got the real actors to play the parts (Jango and Zam, anyway). It fills in quite a bit of information on how he came into being the clone's genetic template, provided (of course) it can be considered cannon. I voted for the shooter games (which I guess if SOTE was part of, Bounty Hunter would fall under that category as well), though I've really enjoyed the Starfighter games as well, they fit nicely with both E1 and 2.
I voted Shooter. I'm just getting into Bounty Hunter, and so far it's a hoot. I'm still having trouble getting the hang of catching marked bounties. Any tips?
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It was a close call between Simulation and Shooter, as both have had some great games. Yet in the end, TIE Fighter, is still one of the best games ever developed, and I never get tired of playing it, so Simulation wins over.
Let me just say why Simulation, particularly TIE Fighter, wins:
1) You fly the ships, enough said
2) You fight for the Empire, and STAY with the Empire - no moral defecting to the Rebellion halfway in the game like Force Commander
3) It's so cool taking down a Mon Calimari or Star Destroyer
4) It actually makes the Empire seem like a force to be reckoned with!
The shooter games are also good. The entire Dark Forces series is still one of my favorites also, but after a while, the missions get repetitive, while TIE Fighter missions are always new and different everytime you play them.
"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." Thomas A. Edison
what catagory does Clone Wars and that pod racing game for PS2 fall in?
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i'm assuming podracing at least fall under "Simulation" since it's a piloting game
"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." Thomas A. Edison
I like shooters like the Dark Forces series of games and SOTE the best, Vehicle Sims being my next choice.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.


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Ministries, including health, finance and commerce are deciding on conditions to be imposed on foreign direct investments in the pharmaceutical sector
Singapore: The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in India cleared six investment proposals in the pharmaceutical sector on July 29. The total worth of the projects that were cleared is $143.43 million.
The Indian industry department and local drug makers have been demanding clarity on the country's foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for over a month now and only last month, the FIPB cleared seven proposals related to the sector.
Many individuals in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) had earlier raised concerns over increasing number of multinationals acquiring domestic pharma companies and very few investments were being made in creation of production facilities in India.
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I do a lot of my scouting as I'm working at the lease. Tracks, droppings, and feathers tell a lot about what's going on & where. This time of year the ticks & chiggers are not the problem they are in summer. It is easier to see farther in the woods as well.
Now is the perfect time to cut shooting lanes or get rid of that small tree that always seems to be in the way. Doing the work now will allow everything to get accustomed to the changes by the time the season rolls around. I throw some of the brush I cut onto blinds we have developed over the years. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. It is nice to have good cover available if you need to react to a gobble in a hurry.
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Well, consider me inspired. I've decided to write a book. The working title is "Downsizing, There's an App for That: Living in the Digital Age".
The plan is to go 100% digital for 2014 and keep a running diary. So the book will open up with a few chapters on the pros and cons, devices, etc. So, beginning 1 January 2014 I will no longer buy ANY physical media, books, magazines, movies, music, comic books, newspapers, etc. Every time the family uses a service like Hulu Plus, Netlix, iTunes, etc. we will keep a running diary (what shows we watch, how long we spend on these devices and services). What shows will we watch, how often do we really use these services, what will we buy, how much will we spend? This will be an in depth analysis of an average family of four. This will be a 1 year home study running through 2014, and to my knowledge, the first of it's kind.


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Shall the plan adopted by the Board of Education of the Hayden School District, which changes the director district plan of representation for elected directors of the Board of Education to an at-large plan of representation, be approved?
Steamboat Springs In a special mail-in election Tuesday, voters in the Hayden School District voted, 250-55, to redistrict so that all Hayden School Board members are elected at-large.
The change was intended to attract more candidates and make the races more competitive. It takes effect this fall when three of five seats are up for election.
"You want contested elections, you want people who are interested, and we're hoping this will open this up more," Superintendent Mike Luppes said about redistricting while alluding to past elections that have been canceled because of a lack of contested races or even a lack of candidates altogether (board members are appointed in those situations).
Luppes previously said the pros of the change would be the prospect of more contested elections and the adoption of a system that ensures "the best candidates are elected" regardless of where they live in the district.
Before Tuesday's election, School Board members could only run in the district in which they lived.
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The following article illustrates the setup of a DFS share in a domain environment with a NSS4000/6000.
Note: You will need to set permissions of the domain users in the Security tab on your server for each shared folder, if they have not been already configured.
Step 1:To start creating the DFS share on NSS 4000/6000, login into the UI of the NSS.
Step 2:Click on Shares -> Shares.
Step 3:Next, click Create Share.
Note: DFS option is only available when you are creating a new share. It will not be available on any existing share, unless the existing share was created with the DFS root.
Step 4:Under the New Share section, enter a name for the share.
Step 5:Select the DFS root option. All the options for CIFS, Options & Protocol section will be grayed out.
Step 6:Click Update and you will be redirected back to the Shares page.
Step 7:Under the Protocol column, it will show CIFS (DFS Root). Click on Edit.
Step 8:Under the Edit Share section, click on the Add Shared Folder button.
Step 9:Enter the necessary information to add a folder that is located on the server:
Step 10:Once the folder is added, you will see the link under the Target section. To add another folder, just click on Add Shared Folder button.
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And you obviously believe the left is better because they create a stalemate by countering the right and nothing at all happens. Every one of your 'scientific' posts is from the left. I could go on the web and counter every single one of your articles-AND IT WOULDN'T MATTER. We would still be doing nothing to work toward a cleaner earth. We need Democrats that say-wow-we are getting nowhere toward actually doing something. MAYBE WE SHOULD COME OFF OUR HARD STANCE TO THE FAR LEFT INSISTING EVERYTHING BE DONE NOW AND START ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING.
We need Republicans that say-'you know, it is the right thing to clean up our environment and pursue cleaner energy, even if I don't believe in global warming. Maybe I should come off my hard stance to the right and start ensuring that the big energy companies (the ones that may be in the best position to finance the research) really are trying to do something toward cleaner energy instead of making excuses not to'. It is too easy for them to retain status quo. It will take a company with guts (and some combined voter pressure) to take the leap and go for it. It will never happen with this Congress. Vote them ALL out.
PS In the REAL world you will not convince them right now, so I say do what you can.
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Marja VongerichtenThe host of public television's Kimchi Chronicles and the author of The Kimchi Chronicles companion cookbook, Marja Vongerichten is eager to share her passion for Korean cuisine and its approachability, health benefits and the familial spirit of the Korean table.
Marja's remarkable life story begins in Uijeongbu, South Korea where she was born to her Korean mother before being adopted and raised in northern Virginia.
Reuniting with her birthmother at 19, Marja also reconnected with her Korean family, their culture and especially their food. Her journey of rediscovery offers Kimchi Chronicles a distinct, personal and authentic lens.
She married world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in 2004 after their daughter Chloe was born in 2000. Food is absolutely the center of their home and continues to be the greatest bridge between Marja's Korean identity and her life in America. An avid home cook, Marja regularly makes her own kimchi and frequently experiments with ways to simplify and share Korean food with Chloe the rest of the Vongerichten's family and friends.
A former model and actress, Marja has appeared in films such as Ladder 49. Additionally, she is an aspiring interior designer who is responsible for the complete design of her family's home in Waccabuc, New York—the setting for all of the cooking on Kimchi Chronicles.


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David Harley describes a support scam that uses a slightly different twist, misrepresenting the output from Windows Task Manager.
Pointers on how to recognize PC support/coldcalling/ammyy.com/logmein.com scams before you hand over any cash.
Cold-call scammers now claim to be AV support staff, but misuse a widening range of system utilities to con victims into believing they have malware.
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On Monday, House Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) talked to reporters about Speaker John Boehner and what action the Republican House is likely to take on the debt ceiling:
"Speaker Boehner has made it very clear he thinks defaulting on the debt would have very detrimental consequences, yet he continues to have members to talk about it as an option for negotiations."
On Monday, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made it clear that Congress must act to avoid default, which could occur as early as mid-February:
In a letter to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and other key leaders in the House and Senate, Geithner said that the Treasury Department is already taking "extraordinary measures" to fulfill the nation's financial obligations.
However, Geithner warned those steps would run out sometime between mid-February and early March, with a more precise estimate to be issued later.
"Any estimate, however, will be subject to a significant amount of uncertainty because we are entering the tax filing season, when the amounts and timing of tax payments and refunds are unpredictable," Geithner said.
He added, "For this reason, Congress should act as early as possible to extend normal borrowing authority in order to avoid the risk of default and any interruption in payments."
If the debt ceiling is not increased, Geithner said that the country would be forced to try to pay its bills only with the cash it has on hand on any given day, warning of dire consequences if the government is forced to go that route.
"The U.S. government makes approximately 80 million separate payments per month," Geithner said. "These include payments for Social Security; Supplemental Security Income; Medicare; Medicaid; national security needs, including military salaries, military retirement, veterans' benefits, and defense contractors; income tax refunds; federal employee salaries and retirement; law enforcement and operation of the justice system; unemployment insurance; disaster relief; goods and services sold to the government under contracts with small and large businesses; and many others."
He added, "If Congress does not act to extend borrowing authority, all of these payments would be at risk. This would impose severe economic hardship on millions of individuals and businesses across the country."


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Pandora (P) was gaining in morning trading Wednesday following an upgrade from MKM Partners.
Analyst Rob Sanderson boosted his rating on the stock from Sell to Neutral, presenting a "significantly more bullish" scenario than his previous view—but he is still wary of Pandora's valuation.
Sanderson writes that he still has concerns about the long-term outlook for Pandora, but admits that in the near term the internet radio company has opportunities in local and mobile advertising, coupled with a dominate share in its market and more 'stickiness' than he anticipated.
His new embrace of the present doesn't exclude EPS estimates though: Sanderson sees Pandora earning $3 per share in 2017 and $6.00 in 2020. Assuming a forward P/E of 20 times (discounting 25% per year), he uses these estimates to arrive at a fair value range of $38-$39 a share. Nonetheless, "The current price implies 15% compounded return to our 2017 scenario and 20% to our 2020 scenario. For risky, high-growth, long duration stocks, we think investors should expect more."
Putting longer-term secular concerns aside and presenting a very bullish earnings power framework, we still struggle to justify a Buy-rating at current levels. We do think that investors are not factoring potential for unfavorable music licensing rates on renewal, but the outcome will not become known until late-2015. Until then, the RPM ramp matters more. We need to see $96 by 2017 and $129 by 2020 to recommend the stock at current levels, all else equal. A working model of our EPS power framework is available.
We would be more enthusiastic if the stock were to pull back to the $32 range, so long as the Bull case remains intact and the market continues to discount several years in valuation of mobile, social and local comps. Plateauing audience growth, a stall in RPM ramp or content cost escalators would make us more negative.


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Located on the first floor of the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development, the demonstration kitchen will feature exhibitions of culinary talent for audiences of all ages. A hybrid between a commercial kitchen and a typical television demo kitchen, this area will offer a unique venue for intimate, informal interaction among chefs and guests. Through formal credit classes or personal enrichment workshops, the demonstration kitchen will allow our area's finest chefs to share their talents with our community. It will also provide ample space for catering endeavors by NWACC's culinary arts students. The state-of-the-art learning laboratory located in this center will open up to a 75-seat auditorium, which will be equipped with flat panel television screens to better view the demonstrations.
Chef Lou Rice
The hospitality and food service industries are two of the fastest growing industries in the world. The demand for professional chefs and hospitality managers is expected to far exceed the supply within the next ten years; therefore, NWACC has addressed these growing needs by offering a certificate of proficiency in hospitality management and a technical certificate in culinary arts. NWACC's programs prepare tomorrow's professional for all levels of the hospitality industry, including but not limited to restaurant manager, hotel manager, food distributor, restaurateur, and event planner.
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Time for that monty python spam song again... :-)
Time for that monty python spam song again... :-)
bbTracker and Local Content warning on the BlackBerry
Anyway, when you install this application as a COD file, it is not signed like many others, and when it tries to access the filesystem on the device, the BlackBerry OS shows the following prompt message:
This gets very annoying, as you can imagine. And this particular prompt does not have a "do not ask me again" checkbox, so it appears every time.
I'm using a BlackBerry 9000 device, running v126.96.36.1998 (Platform 18.104.22.168) firmware.
Since bbTracker is not signed, you will need to adjust the filesystem permissions manually. Go into Options | Applications | Edit Permissions. Unsigned applications have three main groups: RIM, MIDP groups, and MIDP JSRs.
When the cursor is along the top, select MIDP groups:
Expand the Data Space, using the main menu:
I set all these options to ALLOWED:
I'm not sure what the ONESHOT, SESSION, and BLANKET options are, but allowing these permissions removes the above prompt for me.
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Inspiring Japanese Culture
My small personal experience with Japanese culture is also favourable. Their respect for their elders takes things to a new level that just seems completely out of fashion in the west. I found that there was a lot to learn from the simple example of just one Japanese student's life.
Your Don Knuth comment made me chuckle. It's true; it would be hard not to love him. Maybe if more Christians lived like that, we wouldn't be "taking the Lord's name in vain" and giving God a bad rep in the world.
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Crackpots and Disasters
If God exists, who do you think He would be more angry at: a person who makes over a million dollars a year, who may even claim to be a Christian, and still has most of it in his bank account at the end of the year; or a poor Haitian who practices voodoo?
I think this is a difference that a lot of us "religious wackos" miss. If we are somehow blessed with plenty in the western world, that is not evidence that God is rewarding us for something good we've done. Rather, it is proof that we are doing a piss-poor job at the responsibility God has given us to take care of the poor. And if any of these Christians read the Bible, they should take note of the parts that indicate that rich people who don't share are actually storing up judgment for themselves in the very wealth they take comfort in. Their riches are their judgment. That cool thousand, million, or billion in the bank will be a liability at the last day.
Don't assume someone is a Christian just because they claim to be. And by that same token, don't assume that God is pleased with Christians just because they claim He is.
If I understand the Bible correctly, North America could easily be more hell-worthy than Japan or Haiti, in the same way that Jerusalem in Jesus's day was more hell-worthy than Sodom and Gomorrah.
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This may be a clue as to how to cleanup the recentlog. Perhaps an automatic email whenever your nick is mentioned in a blog post. Or a <call_you_out> tag, which requires a response within a month before you get pruned from the default recentlog threshold. :-)
Repairing the GoFlex Home NAS Drive
Each time the device powers off and restarts, it sets itself to use DHCP.
The device runs Linux under the hood, and even exposes the SSH port, but the accounts it uses are not obvious. And root is disabled.
To fix the device yourself, you will first need root access. The easiest way is described in this wiki page. Basically:
ssh USERNAME_hipserv2_seagateplug_XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX@DEVICE_IP_ADDRESS sudo -E -s
The USERNAME is the name of the account you have created on the device, when using the usual Windows interface. The XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX is the PK Product Key located on the bottom of the device.
First, make it easier to gain root access by enabling root SSH logins:
Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config and uncomment: PermitRootLogin yes Set your own root password: passwd root Restart SSH: service sshd restart
Next, there is a bug in the logic of the /etc/init.d/oe-bootinit script's ensure_firstbootnetwork() function. The entire function should probably only run if the /etc/firstboot file exists, but there is an if/else statement that only checks this for the first half of the if statement. The else is where the DHCP overwrite happens.
By this point, though, your device has passed the first boot, so you don't need this code anymore. I commented out the entire block of code, and replaced it with something innocuous, just to avoid any shell issues with empty functions:
echo do nothing > /dev/null
You'll want to be careful editing these files, since if you make a typo that prevents network boot, you won't be able to login to fix it.
It seems that Seagate has known about this issue since September, but there were no software updates that fix this issue. Using the web interface to check for updates, it claimed that the device was up to date. You may want to take this into consideration when making future purchasing decisions.
Good luck, and enjoy!
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IPv6 and Mozilla
Under about:config, set network.dns.disableIPv6 to true.
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1-25-16: The Carolina Panthers are headed to Super Bowl 50. Following a routing of the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Conference Game the Panthers will appear in their second Super Bowl in franchise history. They'll take on the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on February 7, who inched past the New England Patriots in the AFC title game on Sunday. The average price for Super Bowl 50 tickets is now $6,065.75 and the cheapest ticket available is listed from $3,431 on the secondary market.
1-18-16: The No. 1-ranked Carolina Panthers were able to fend off a second-half surge from the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend and will now face the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Conference Championship Game Sunday night. According to TicketIQ the average price for NFC Championship Game tickets is now $549.30 on the secondary market, making it the cheapest NFC title game since 2013's game in Atlanta between the Falcons and 49ers ($363.97 avg.). If looking just to get past the gates at Bank of America Stadium this weekend, the cheapest ticket available is listed for $177. The winner of the game will punch their ticket to Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on February 7.
1-12-16: The Carolina Panthers probably wanted to see Blair Walsh's field goal go through the uprights so they could've hosted the Minnesota Vikings, but the No. 1 seed in the NFC will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, January 17th. The Seahawks are looking for their third straight Super Bowl appearance as the Panthers are trying to get back to the big game for the first time since 2003.
1-5-16: The miraculous regular season concluded with another dominant win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving the Carolina Panthers the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoff picture with a 15-1 record. They earned a bye week, in which they await the winner between the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers to play at Bank of America Stadium in the NFC Divisional Playoff round.
12-28-15: It was fun while it lasted, but the Carolina Panthers finally lost their first game of the season to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Now at 14-1, the Panthers can focus on their upcoming playoff run with their final regular season tune up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
12-22-15: The Carolina Panthers are still perfect after a game-winning field goal lifted them past the New York Giants on the road. The Panthers can clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs by defeating the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.
12-7-15: Another week, another win for the undefeated Carolina Panthers who didn't blink when falling into a quick 14-0 hole against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers have two games against the Atlanta Falcons, one against the New York Giants and one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their attempt for a perfect regular season.
The Carolina Panthers are not giving many, if any, reasons for doubters to still exist. Now at 10-0 after Cam Newton tossed five touchdown passes against the Washington Redskins, the Panthers take on the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving day.
11-16-15: The winning streak has reached nine games for the Carolina Panthers who had no troubling dispatching the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Cam Newton and the Panthers have a home game against the Washington Redskins and a Thursday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys to close out the month of November.
11-9-15: The Carolina Panthers continue to pass each and every test with flying colors, remaining undefeated after their win over the Green Bay Packers this past week. The Panthers face rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans this week to try and remain undefeated.
10-20-15: One of five unbeaten teams remaining in the NFL; the Carolina Panthers are coming off a franchise-defining win over their playoff nemesis Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Panthers, deservedly, get a primetime spot this Sunday Night against the Philadelphia Eagles at home at 8:30 p.m. ET.
9-29-15: Cam Newton put the Panthers on his back for the third week in a row this past weekend, as he threw for 315 yards and accounted for all three of their touchdowns in a tight 27-22 win over the visiting Saints. New Orleans was pesky throughout despite not having star quarterback Drew Brees in the lineup, but Newton fired in two scores to tight end Greg Olsen and provided the difference on a touchdown run early in the final stanza. Newton and co. will shoot for 4-0 in week four, when they take on Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
9-22-15: The Carolina Panthers didn't have the look of a playoff team heading into the season two weeks ago, but thanks to a 24-17 win over the Houston Texans, they now stand atop the NFC South at 2-0. Carolina has ridden a conservative offense and suffocating defense to two wins, while Cam Newton put the team on his back during the team's week two win. Newton wasn't perfect (interception and under 50% completion rate), but he totaled three touchdowns (including an amazing flip into the end-zone) and also paced the Panthers on the ground with 76 rushing yards. With Star Lotulelei and Luke Kuechly both hopefully due back in week three, the Panthers could have a decent shot at upending the rival Saints and moving to 3-0.
9-15-15: Cam Newton and the Panthers were just good enough in week one, as they topped the Jaguars on the road 20-9 to start off 1-0. Newton was hounded by an underrated Jaguars defense, but still managed to hook up with Jerricho Cotchery for a touchdown, while also rushing for 35 yards on the ground. Jonathan Stewart aided Carolina's efforts with 81 tough yards on 22 touches. Carolina got the job done largely on the defensive side, despite playing without stud defensive tackle, Star Lotulelei. The Panthers pressured Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles for much of the game, getting to him for an amazing five sacks and forcing him into two interceptions. Carolina hopes to be just as stingy in week two, when they'll battle the Houston Texans.
9-8-15: The Carolina Panthers are entering the first week of the 2015 NFL season at far below 100%, as they could be down a key starter on both sides of the ball. The team recently said they would not rush back stud defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (foot), meaning there is a good chance he will not suit up when the Panthers head to Jacksonville to battle the Jaguars in week one. The news isn't a whole lot better on offense, as Devin Funchess has yet to ascend to the starting lineup following the season-ending knee injury to star #1 wide receiver, Kelvin Benjamin. The raw rookie was being counted on to take over the #1 role, but poor health and inconsistency has so far kept that from happening. There's a good chance Funchess eventually secures a major role in Carolina's passing game, but for now the tentative starters are Jerricho Cotchery and Ted Ginn Jr. The news could negatively impact the Panthers' passing game as they take on an underrated Jaguars defense to start the season.
9-1-15: Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers offense wasn't perfect in their third preseason game, but they at least found some success in a narrow 17-16 loss to the Patriots. Newton completed 17 of 28 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown and did a good job taking care of the football. Newton targeted star tight end Greg Olsen relentlessly with would-be number one wide receiver Devin Funchess sitting the game out with a lingering injury. Funchess is projected to start with Kelvin Benjamin done for the year, but his raw ability and shaky health make him a big question mark heading into the 2015 regular season. Funchess and the rest of the Panthers will have one more opportunity to prove their worth come Thursday's finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
8-25-15: The loss of star number one wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin can be felt throughout Carolina, but it's possible no one feels it more than quarterback Cam Newton. Newton looked to be struggling mightily without his top target this past weekend, as he completed just 4 of 10 passes with an interception in a 31-30 win over the visiting Miami Dolphins. Newton did have an eye for tight end Greg Olsen (three catches), but wasn't able to get anything else going as the Panthers' first team offense failed to score. Devin Funchess figures to be the guy to help replace the injured Benjamin, who is lost for the season. Unfortunately, Funchess has been nicked up and was unable to suit up for Carolina's second preseason game. The team hopes for Funchess to hit the field next week, when the Panthers rev up for 2015 with their regular season dress rehearsal against the New England Patriots.
8-18-15: Cam Newton completed five of 10 passes for a touchdown as the Carolina Panthers edged the Buffalo Bills 25-24 to kick off the 2015 NFL preseason. Newton connected with #1 target Kelvin Benjamin, while backups Joe Webb and Derek Anderson both chipped in touchdowns of their own. Rookie rusher Cameron Artis-Payne was just average on eight carries, as he managed just 24 yards. Artis-Payne figures to be Jonathan Stewart's top backup at running back, but may need to show better as preseason wears on. Rookie receiver Devin Funchess made a solid first impression, though, as he secured two of five targets for 53 yards. Elsewhere, the Panthers are wisely in talks to extend stud inside linebacker, Luke Kuechly. Kuechly will likely end up being the league's highest paid linebacker when the deal ultimately gets done before the season starts.
8-12-15: The Carolina Panthers are ready to get to work and should be ready for their first bit of game action on Friday night, when they'll visit the Bills in Buffalo. Carolina's starters probably won't play more than a quarter (if that) on either side of the ball, as the real story will be the development of players like Devin Funchess and Cameron Artis-Payne on offense. Artis-Payne could be a key player thanks to starting running back Jonathan Stewart's shaky injury history, while Funchess aims to lock down the #2 wide receiver gig across from Kelvin Benjamin. With defensive tackle Star Lotulelei's injury (foot) keeping him out the next few weeks, it will also be interesting to see how Carolina's run defense fares up the middle. The Panthers will also be on the lookout for an impact pass rusher or two with Greg Hardy in Dallas, making Kony Ealy one guy for fans to keep an eye on.
8-5-15: The Carolina Panthers will play it safe with stud defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who suffered a foot injury at the start of training camp. Lotulelei re-injured the right foot that he had surgery on in January and could be in danger of missing the start of the season. He's tentatively expected to sit out the next three weeks, but could make it back for week one. Kwann Short and Colin Cole would likely fill in if Lotulelei were to miss any serious time. Carolina ended up parting ways with high upside wide receiver project Stephen Hill, who suffered a torn ACL to start camp. Hill wasn't being counted on for a huge role, but was an interesting project the Panthers were trying out. Jerricho Cotchery and Ted Ginn Jr. will not battle it out for the slot role in the passing game.
7-28-15: Star wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin will enter Carolina's training camp at his appropriate weight after showing up at OTAs at a less than ideal size. Benjamin's commitment to getting in shape should help the offense, which will hit the ground running on July 30th when the Panthers' camp officially opens. Benjamin will still be slated to be Carolina's #1 wide receiver, while the spot across from him should be competed for between the likes of rookie Devin Funchess and veteran Jerricho Cotchery. With the Panthers largely set on offense, much of the focus in training camp will be finding another next level pass rush presence. Kony Ealy could be that guy, while Wes Horton and Mario Addison could also factor into the mix.
7-22-15: The Carolina Panthers took care of some serious business this summer, as they locked up franchise quarterback Cam Newton to a huge five-year, $104 million extension. With their star passer in place, the Panthers can safely come together on offense when camp opens on July 30th. Number one wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin will hopefully be in better shape after showing up to OTAs overweight, while the offense in general is coming together on paper. Jonathan Stewart figures to be a monster as the lead ball carrier, but rookie Cameron Artis-Payne could vie for touches if he can lockdown the top backup job. With the offense trending in the right direction, Carolina's defense will look to build off their late-season success of a year ago. Losing stud pass rusher Greg Hardy doesn't help their efforts, but the team could get a good look at Kony Ealy and see if he's ready to contribute as a steady pass rusher. The rest hangs on star defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who hopes to be ready after offseason foot surgery.
5-4-15: Carolina's stay in the 2015 NFL Draft was short and sweet with just five selections, but they made solid use of them, from top to bottom. The Panthers kicked off their draft with the extremely versatile Shaq Thompson, who is very similar to current linebacker, Thomas Davis. Thompson may not have an exact position right away, but is a pure football player that can be used at safety or inside linebacker. Devin Funchess fits under the pure football player label, too, who Carolina snagged in round two as a wide receiver/tight end hybrid option. Regardless of what position Funchess plays under, he'll bring size and playmaking ability to an offense that could really use it. Carolina grabbed some much-needed depth with their other three picks, but didn't land any other players that are expected to make a huge impact in year one. Here's a list of their entire 2015 draft class:
3-9-15: It wasn't necessarily pretty, but Cam Newton got his Panthers to the playoffs (and the divisional round) for the second year in a row in 2014. It ended with another loss, but two straight playoff appearances still has to be considered progress, especially considering Carolina did it with a mangled offensive line, two true threats in the passing game and no Greg Hardy (suspension). With the Panthers still on the cusp of greatness, the things that held them back last year will clearly be key spots they can improve upon. That should put upgrades along the o-line at the forefront, while the team will also be out to land help at defensive end. The Panthers have already brought back receiver and return specialist Ted Ginn Jr., but another draft pick on a wide receiver could be in order, as well.
1-12-15: The Panthers held the ball for more than 34 minutes on Saturday night, but Carolina
committed three turnovers, including two Cam Newton interceptions, which proved to be
too many for the Panthers on the road for the playoffs. Newton threw for two
touchdowns, but the Panthers defense struggled, as they fell to the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, 31-17.
1-6-15: The Panthers continued to play very well in the first quarter, as they outscored the visiting Arizona Cardinals, 10-0. Although Arizona bounced back in the second quarter, Carolina dominated the third quarter en route to the Panthers' 27-16 victory. Carolina's defense dominated the Cardinals, and it will need to continue to play well in Seattle in the divisional round.
12-29-14: The 7-8-1 Panthers are heading to the playoffs, as they destroyed the Falcons, 34-3, in Atlanta on Sunday. Cam Newton threw for a touchdown, rushed for 51 yards and ran for a score. With that victory, Carolina finished the season on a four-game winning streak. The Panthers will host the Arizona Cardinals in the first week of the playoffs.
12-23-14: The Panthers continued their strong performance late in the season, as they defeated the visiting Cleveland Browns, 17-13, to win their third consecutive game. Just 12 days after his car accident, Cam Newton threw for 201 yards and scored two touchdowns. The 6-8-1 Panthers will travel to Atlanta to take on the 6-9 Falcons, and the winner will take the NFC South title.
12-17-14: The Saints blew out the Bears in Chicago on Monday night to move to 6-8 on the season, as they took over sole possession of first place in the NFC South. Drew Brees completed 29 of his 36 passing attempts for 375 yards and three touchdowns. The New Orleans defense shut out the Bears in the first three quarters in the 31-15 win.
12-9-14: The Panthers went into New Orleans and destroyed the Saints, 41-10, on Sunday. With
DeAngelo Williams out due to a hand injury, Jonathan Stewart played very well, as he rushed the ball 20 times for 155 yards and a touchdown. Cam Newton, who combined for more than 300 passing and rushing yards and scored four touchdowns, unfortunately suffered two transverse process fractures in his lower back in a car accident on Tuesday.
12-3-14: The Panthers' special teams had a very bad day on Sunday in Minnesota. Carolina punterBrad Nortman had two of his punts blocked, and the Vikings returned both of them for touchdowns. The 14 Minnesota points scored on those punt blocks were more than the Panthers scored in the contest as Cam Newton's squad fell to 3-8-1 on the season.
11-26-14: The only NFL team with a longer active losing streak than the Panthers is the New York Giants. Fortunately, Carolina finds itself very close to the top of the NFC South. Every other team in the Panthers' division lost in Week 12. Carolina will look to end its lengthy losing streak at Minnesota in Week 13.
11-19-14: The Panthers did not go into their bye week on a good note. Although they scored 14 points in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons, they lost their fifth consecutive game. Cam Newton threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, but the team's running backs once again did not rack up much yardage.
11-12-14: The Panthers' struggles continued, as the Eagles blew them out in Philadelphia on Monday. On the bright side, Greg Olsen racked up more than 100 yards through the air. However, Cam Newton was intercepted three times, including one that was returned for a touchdown. Although Jonathan Stewart got into the end zone, Carolina's rushing attack was not efficient.
11-6-14: Maybe the Saints should play on Thursdays more often. They ended their seven-game road losing streak with a 28-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Mark Ingram continued to carry the rushing load. He rushed 30 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Drew Brees threw for 297 yards and a touchdown.
10-30-14: Cam Newton continued to struggle against the Seattle Seahawks. The teams were exchanging field goals all game, and the Seahawks got in the end zone for their game-winning score with less than one minute remaining in the contest. Unfortunately for the home fans, the Panthers were unable to score a touchdown in the 13-9 loss.
10-21-14: Before Week 7, the Panthers were 3-0 against the NFC this season, but they ran into the Green Bay Packers on Sunday and lost, 38-17, as Carolina moved to 3-3-1 on the season. Although the Panthers are now returning home, their schedule is not getting much easier. They host the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints, who both have underachieved.
10-14-14: The Panthers survived Sunday's game in Cincinnati with a tie, as Mike Nugent missed his game-winning 36-yard field goal. It was the first tie of the NFL season and the first for the Panthers in franchise history. Cam Newton scored three touchdowns, as he threw for 284 yards and rushed for 107 yards.
10-8-14: The Panthers were on the verge of losing their third consecutive game, but they shut out the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter en route to the 31-24 victory. In other Carolina news, last week, the NFL suspended Panthers defensive end Frank Alexander 10 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
10-1-14: There was a reason that the Panthers signed running back Tauren Poole to the active roster from the practice squad. Carolina continues to struggle as a team as its running backs continue to get hurt. Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert are already out, and DeAngelo Williams left in the second quarter due to an ankle injury. Darrin Reaves, who rushed for 26 yards on 12 carries, and Poole, who fumbled on his only rush, seem to be the Panthers' last options in the backfield.
9-25-14: Even after Cam Newton returned from missing the Panthers' Week 1 victory, the team is unable to keep its offensive players healthy. DeAngelo Williams, who was inactive for the team's Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a thigh injury, is back to practicing, but Jonathan Stewart is now week-to-week with a right knee injury and Mike Tolbert is out until at least Week 13 with a leg injury.
9-17-14: In Cam Newton's 2014 regular-season debut, his 281 passing yards and his touchdown pass brought the Panthers the 24-7 victory over the Detroit Lions. DeAngelo Williams did not play in this contest due to a thigh injury. The Panthers deactivated defensive end Greg Hardy, who is awaiting a jury trial for domestic violence charges.
9-10-14: The Panthers were not expected to look too good without Cam Newton, who was out due to his hairline rib fractures, but Derek Anderson and his 230 passing yards and two touchdowns led Carolina to the 20-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Rookie Kelvin Benjamin caught six passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.
9-4-14: Ron Rivera is confident that Cam Newton, who is still recovering from his hairline rib fractures, will be ready for the Panthers' season opener at Tampa Bay. He has started all 16 games in each of his first three NFL seasons, and he had his best single-season NFL completion percentage in 2013.
8-26-14: Ron Rivera was hoping to have his starters get ready for the regular season in their preseason game on Friday at New England, but the Patriots destroyed the Carolina Panthers, 30-7. In addition, Cam Newton did not play well and unfortunately suffered a hairline fracture in one of his ribs, but he is expected to be ready for the season opener.
8-20-14: Although Cam Newton completed only four of his nine pass attempts for 65 yards in his return to the field, he led two of Carolina's touchdown drives in the team's 28-16 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Jonathan Stewart scored both of those touchdowns as the Panthers evened their preseason record at 1-1.
8-14-14: Although Cam Newton did not play in the Panthers' preseason opener on Friday, tight end Brandon Williams looked great. He caught three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in Carolina's 20-18 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Newton is aiming to make his preseason debut on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.
8-5-14: On Friday, the Panthers will be hosting the Buffalo Bills in their preseason opener. First-round pick Kelvin Benjamin will look to continue his strong offseason. He already seems to be developing into one of Cam Newton's favorite receivers, so it should be exciting to see that terrific twosome together in their first preseason game.
7-30-14: The Carolina Panthers entered camp without a lot of stability at the wide receiver position. Now they have even less. Talented rookie receiver Kelvin Benjamin is listed as day to day with a bone bruise on his knee that he suffered in practice. While the injury isn't serious, it's an eye opener as to just how thin the Panthers are in the passing game this year. Running back Jonatha Stewart stayed true to form as the offense took another hit, too, as he's expected to miss 2-4 weeks thanks to a pulled hamstring. DeAngelo Williams enters 2014 as the lead back once again and if Stewart's latest injury is any indication, he won't be threatened for that job this season.
7-15-14: The Carolina Panthers will have their star quarterback at full strength when camp opens on July 24th. Cam Newton (ankle) has officially been cleared to practice and will go to work in an effort to repeat last year's success. He'll have to do it with a new cast of weapons in the passing game, although fans will get a good look at rookie Kelvin Benjamin and the rest of the crew at the end of the month.
6-5-14: The Carolina Panthers entered the 2014 offseason with little to be confident in their passing attack in terms of weapons. However, they just locked up first round pick Kelvin Benjamin, a raw but physically gifted receiver out of Florida State that is expected to nail down a starting gig right out of the gates. Quarterback Cam Newton has also reportedly made progress from his offseason ankle surgery, as he's already throwing on the side during practices. Newton's ankle surgery was minor and some reports suggest as he heals, he could potentially be stronger and more explosive than ever. On a sour note, defensive end Greg Hardy was popped for domestic abuse in the middle of May and could face a small suspension at some point down the road. The selection of Missouri pass rusher Kony Ealy in this year's draft looks more genius by the minute.
5-19-14: The Carolina Panthers needed two things going into the 2014 NFL Draft: wide receiver and offensive tackle. Wide receiver Steve Smith bolted for the Ravens and offensive tackle Jordan Gross retired. Needless to say, Carolina needed things to fall their way a little bit in this year's draft. Let's see how things unfolded for them with their picks:
Round 1. Pick 28 Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida St.
Round 2. Pick 28 Kony Ealy, DL, Missouri
Round 3. Pick 28 Trai Turner, OG, LSU
Round 4. Pick 28 Tre Boston, FS, North Carolina
Round 5. Pick 08 Bene Benwikere, CB, San Jose St.
Round 6. Pick 28 Tyler Gaffney, RB, Stanford
Many had the Panthers going offensive tackle first, but when the raw but physically gifted Benjamin was still hanging around, they had to do quarterback Cam Newton a solid. Benjamin will have to work hard to become an elite player, but he already brings amazing size and ball skills to the table.
The Panthers still didn't get a tackle in round two, but again couldn't bare with the thought of passing on another sliding stud talent. This time it was Missouri defensive end Kony Ealy, who didn't have the best attitude heading into the draft, but offers a terrific blend of size, athleticism and versatility. The pick couldn't come at a better time, especially with Greg Hardy's off field issues coming to light.
Carolina went on to grab a solid offensive lineman in Trai Turner, as well as some nice help for their secondary. However, the obvious void of a stud offensive tackle was felt in their draft class and they'll have to figure something out before the new season rolls around.
5-9-14: All that talk about the Carolina Panthers reaching for Jordan Gross' replacement at offensive tackle ended up being just draft buzz, as the team made sure they didn't enter day two without a young wide receiver added to the mix. With just Jerricho Cotchery and Jason Avant as "big names" at receiver on their roster, Carolina knew they couldn't pass up on the big Kelvin Benjamin at the 28th pick. Benjamin is raw, but has elite size, speed and ball skills. Cam Newton won't mind throwing touchdowns to him in 2014 and for years to come.
4-28-14: The Carolina Panthers need wide receivers pretty badly. When Jerricho Cotchery is penciled in as a starter, you know you're in trouble. There has been a lot of chatter about the Panthers going after some offensive line help in the first round (which they need), but they absolutely cannot pass on an elite receiving prospect. In fact, drafting receiver back to back in the first two rounds might be in order. After they address their passing game, the Panthers can start working on more depth adds for a defense that has become an elite unit. Getting some more talent for the defensive line and secondary is in order.
4-18-14: Cam Newton hopefully has some talent at wide receiver when he takes on the Buffalo Bills at home in week one, as he and his Carolina Panthers try to pick up where they left off in 2013. We'll get to see much more of Newton in a potentially tough week two battle with the Kansas City Chiefs, however, as Newton should play at least the first quarter, and possibly much longer. The Panthers will have their toughest and most anticipate test of the 2014 preseason in week three, though, when Newton and co. will go toe to toe with Tom Brady and the Patriots in New England. After a tough battle with the Pats, Panthers fans can expect Newton to sit or play very little in week four, as the cats conclude their 2014 preseason schedule with a road trip to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
4-7-14: In terms of big moves, the Carolina Panthers have had an extremely quiet offseason, as their biggest transaction was a loss - the release of star wide receiver Steve Smith. While unable to land any real difference makers to help replace Smith, the Panthers were at least able to franchise defensive end Greg Hardy, while also bringing in some solid safety help with the signing of Roman Harper. Carolina also lost cornerback Captain Munnerlyn to the Minnesota Vikings, but were able to haul in a replacement in Antoine Cason. Heading into the 2014 NFL Draft, Carolina's chief need will be offensive playmakers - specifically at wide receiver.
3-21-14: Cam Newton may not be ready for camp in time thanks to a randomly needed ankle surgery, and it might be more important than ever after the Panthers let all of their talent at wide receiver walk. Steve Smith was cut and signed with the Ravens, Brandon LaFell fled for New England and Ted Ginn even bolted for the desert in Arizona. As if things weren't looking murky enough on offense, Carolina also lost cornerback Captain Munnerlyn to the Vikings, safety Michael Mitchell went to the Steelers and stud guard Jordan Gross decided to call it a career. On the bright side, the Panthers did manage to franchise their most important player (defensive end Greg Hardy) and brought in some safety help with run-stopping fiend, Roman Harper.
1-15-14: Cam Newton got the Carolina Panthers back into the playoffs with an impressive 12-4 record and a division title. Come 2014, he'll still be searching for that first playoff win. Newton was sacked five times and picked off twice as the San Francisco 49ers stifled the Carolina offense in the second half, ousting the Panthers on their own turf, 23-10. Newton connected with Steve Smith for a touchdown in the first half and this had the makings of a competitive game, but it got away from the Panthers in the end.
The Panthers shouldn't be hanging their heads low, as San Francisco is the hottest team in the league right now. Carolina did edge out the 49ers in a 10-9 win in San Francisco earlier in the year, too, and it's awfully difficult to beat any team more than once in a season. The Panthers will march into next season with their sights on advancing further in the playoffs.
12-31-13: Cam Newton overcame early struggles to throw two touchdowns and help the Panthers get past the Atlanta Falcons in week 17, 21-20. The win moved the Panthers to 12-4 and gave them the NFC South division title, along with a first round bye in the NFC playoffs.
12-24-13: Cam Newton's heroics were once again on full display in week 16. Despite a very subpar first three quarters, Newton saved his best football for his final drive, as he drove Carolina down the field and hit Domenik Hixon for a touchdown with 23 seconds left to give the Panthers a narrow 17-13 win.
12-17-13: Cam Newton was flawless and Carolina's defense did the rest as the Panthers squeaked out a solid 30-20 win over the visiting New York Jets. DeAngelo Williams was easily the star of the day, as he took a short screen pass 72 yards for a touchdown and piled on over 160 total yards to help Carolina to it's 10th win on the season.
Carolina went up 6-0 on the New Orleans Saints early in week 14, but things fell apart from there as the Panthers struggled to move the ball on offense in the 31-13 road loss. The Saints moved the ball at will and Drew Brees tossed four scoring strikes in Carolina's first loss in their last nine contests.
12-3-13: Cam Newton continued his hot streak, as did the Carolina Panthers, as he scored three touchdowns in a 27-6 rout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home. Tampa Bay kept it close at just 7-6 after one quarter, but Newton and co. would not be denied as they scored the next 20 points to earn an eight consecutive victory to get to 9-3.
11-26-13: Cam Newton struggled for most of the day in Miami, and then he turned it on. Newton tossed the game-winning touchdown to tight end Greg Olsen with just 43 seconds left on the clock, as the Panthers grouped together to earn their eighth straight win over the Miami Dolphins on the road in week 12.
11-19-13: Cam Newton fired a touchdown to wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. to give the Panthers the lead and Carolina's defense held on late to earn a bug 24-20 win at home over the New England Patriots. This one was slightly marred by controversy late, but nothing could overshadow an excellent game by Newton, as well as a stout performance by the Panthers' gritty defense.
11-12-13: DeAngelo Williams scored the game's only touchdown on a 27-yard run and the Panthers held on in a defensive battle to earn a road win against the San Francisco 49ers in week 10, 10-9. Carolina's defense sacked Colin Kaepernick an incredible six times, while holding him under 100 passing yards in a game that yielded few big offensive plays and came down to which team could get more stops.
11-5-13: The Carolina Panthers continued their hot run in week nine, as they dominated on both sides of the ball in a 34-10 home win over the Atlanta Falcons. Jonathan Stewart made his 2013 debut and paced the Panthers in rushing yards, while Carolina took advantage of a second straight poor showing from Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan (three picks).
10-30-13: Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers made sure they weren't the first win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013, marching into Florida to ascend to 4-3 with an impressive 31-13 road win. Newton was flawless in this one, totaling over 270 yards and scoring three touchdowns and the Panthers won for the third time in four games. Running back DeAngelo Williams also found the end-zone for the first time this season, which ironically was the first rushing score allowed by Tampa Bay in 2013, as well.
10-22-13: Cam Newton wouldn't explode for the second straight week, but he topped 200 yards passing and played mistake-free football as the Panthers relied on timely offense and elite defense to take a 30-15 home win over the St. Louis Rams in week seven. Carolina knocked Rams' quarterback Sam Bradford out of the season with a knee injury late in this one, and simply dominated on defense throughout, racking up two turnovers and four sacks in a win that moved them to 3-3 on the year.
10-15-13: Cam Newton continued his erratic play in week six - but this time in a good way. The enigma accounted for four offensive touchdowns (one rushing) as the Panthers let loose on a Minnesota Vikings team that has serious questions at quarterback. On the other side of the ball, Carolina's still improving defense force Matt Cassel to throw two interceptions and held Adrian Peterson in check in a big 35-10 road victory.
10-8-13: The Carolina Panthers had high hopes entering week five, as they had their entire bye week to prepare for the Arizona Cardinals and were riding high after a huge 38-0 win over the New York Giants in week three. Their high ride was a brief one, however, as Cam Newton accounted for four turnovers and was sacked an alarming seven times, including one that went for a safety, as the Panthers fell on the road to Arizona, 22-6.
9-19-13: Cam Newton and the Panthers entered Buffalo in week two with hopes of getting to 1-1 after a weak showing on offense in week one. Newton wasn't necessarily on top of his game, but arguably played well enough for Carolina to get the win, as he topped 220 passing yards and accounted for two scores. While the Panthers played a solid game on both sides of the ball in this one, rookie passer E.J. Manuel wound up getting the last laugh, as he drove his Bills down to the goal-line late in the fourth quarter and connected with a wide open Stevie Johnson with just two seconds remaining to steal the win at home, 24-23. Next week, the Panthers host Eli Manning and the 0-2 Giants.
9-10-13: Cam Newton and Russell Wilson squared off for a huge week one NFC battle, but this one actually ended up being all about the ense. Carolina's young, rising defense completely shutdown the Seahawks' vaunted rushing attack, while Seattle held the big-armed Newton to just 125 yards through the air. The Panthers had their chance late in the game to take the lead, but Seahawks safety safety Earl Thomas forced DeAngelo Williams to fumble the ball at the Seahawks 8 yard line with 5:25 left on the clock. That would be in for the Panthers as Seattle was able to run out the clock. The Panthers look to get in the win column next week when they travel to Buffalo to take on the 0-1 Bills.
9-4-13: Here's a list of the Panthers final roster cuts heading into the regular season: WR Brenton Bersin, OT Patrick Brown, S D.J. Campbell, OL Garrett Chisolm, QB Jimmy Clausen (waived/injured), TE Dominique Curry, CB Drayton Florence, DT Sione Fua, OG Hayworth Hicks, LB Doug Hogue, WR Taulib Ikharo, LB Ben Jacobs, S Robert Lester, OG Tori Mobley, TE Zach Pianalto, RB Tauren Poole, DE Craig Roh, S Anderson Russell, WR James Shaw, DT Casey Walker, LB Jason Williams, WR David Gettis (waived/injured).
8-16-13: It was an ugly week 2 for the Panthers, who lost to the Eagles 14-9. Cam Newton was OK, completing 8 of 17 passes for 112 yards. David Gettis caught 5 passes for 82 yards. DeAngelo Williams carried it 12 times for just 39 yards. Overall a very quiet night for the Panthers offense, who could muster just three field goals. Next week, the Panthers travel to Baltimore to take on the defending champion Ravens.
8-11-13: The Panthers opened up the 2013 preseason with a 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. Cam Newton threw just six passes, completing three for 16 yards. He also threw a TD and an interception. Backup QB Derek Anderson threw for 133 yards and a TD.
7-10-13: The Panthers were Super Bowl sleepers a year ago and it didn't work out, but perhaps 2013 is their year. Second-year linebacker Luke Kuechly anchors an improving defense that also gets defensive tackle Star Lotulelei via the 2013 draft. Losing stud corner Chris Gamble to retirement hurts, but this is still a unit that appears to be on the rise. On offense, Cam Newton aims to make his third season his best yet, as Carolina made few changes on offense in an effort to maintain chemistry heading into 2013.
6-12-13: The Panthers were preseason Super Bowl sleepers in 2012, but instead of taking off and running, struggled out of the gates. Cam Newton seemed to be in a bit of a sophomore slump early on, but he and the Panthers finally were hitting all the notes down the stretch, as they went 4-1 over their final five games to end with a one game improvement on their 2011 season at 7-9. There's no guarantee that the Panthers are now ready to complete last year's semi-Super Bowl aspirations, but they will at least have an exciting offense led by Cam Newton under center, and with an improving defense, should be much more consistent.
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12-4-12: Some may call it a sophomore slump for Cam Newton and other may say the team needs to improve the help they put around him. His QB rating only improved by 1 point since his rookie season and his completion percentage is down by 3%. What everyone will agree on is that the 3-9 Panthers will not make the playoffs. The Panthers have lost three out of their last four games and with the Falcons up next it does not look promising. Look for this team to improve its defense in the near future.
2016 Schedule
Week 1: Sept. 8, at Denver Broncos (Thu), 8:30
Week 2: Sept. 18, San Francisco 49ers, 1
Week 3: Sept. 25, Minnesota Vikings, 1
Week 4: Oct. 2, at Atlanta Falcons, 1
Week 5: Oct. 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Mon), 8:30
Week 6: Oct. 16, at New Orleans Saints, 1
Week 7: BYE
Week 8: Oct. 30, Arizona Cardinals, 4:25
Week 9: Nov. 6, at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05
Week 10: Nov. 13, Kansas City Chiefs, 1
Week 11: Nov. 17, New Orleans Saints (Thu), 8:25
Week 12: Nov. 27, at Oakland Raiders, 4:25
Week 13: Dec. 4, at Seattle Seahawks*, 8:30
Week 14: Dec. 11, San Diego Chargers, 1
Week 15: Dec. 19, at Washington Redskins (Mon), 8:30
Week 16: Dec. 24, Atlanta Falcons (Sat), 1
Week 17: Jan. 1, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1


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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Nintendo Wii U
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Toys, Video Games, Family, Men, Techies, Teens, Under $500
Are you ready to usher in the arrival of the next-generation consoles? Nintendo is, as it's released the Wii U, today's pick in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. There are two configurations of Wii U available: a $299 white base model that packs in 8GB of storage, and a $349 Deluxe black bundle that has 32GB of storage and the NintendoLand game.
Both versions include the Wii U console, a WiiPad, sensor bar, AC adapters, and HDMI cable. If you opt for the Deluxe set, you'll also get a play stand, charging stand, and console stand.
The current Wii remotes and nunchuks are fully compatible with the Wii U console.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Features, Portable Audio / Video, Women, Men, Techies, Teens, Under $100, Under $250, Under $500
SOL REPUBLIC Tracks are the first interchangeable on-ear headphones featuring V8 Sound Engine speakers, switchable cables, and "Sound Track" headbands. SOL REPUBLIC engineers developed a proprietary new polymer called FlexTech, which makes them virtually indestructible, and we're recommending them in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. the company actually stands behind that claim, as you get a 1,000 day warranty on each SOL REPUBLIC headband. they just won't break. For total comfort, the team designed the Tracks ear cushions to be large and lightweight. Tracks offer the optimal balance of size, style, sound and comfort and are available in black, white and red. You can pick up a pair on Amazon for $99.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5K
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Cameras, Features, Wireless / WiFi, Family, Women, Men, Techies, Under $250, Under $500
The nice thing about smartphone cameras is that you can instantly share photos using your data plan--but the quality of a point-and-shoot like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5K trumps your phone shots, and we're recommending it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Even better? The SZ5K packs onboard Wi-Fi that allows you to take great pictures, and then share them immediately to your smartphone for sharing (it works with both iOS and Android devices.) You can a 14.1 megapixel sensor with 720p video recording and 10x optical zoom. They sell for $199.99, but you can pick one up on Amazon for $189.99, saving yourself 5%.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway: Rdio steaming music subscription
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They say music is the universal language, and as music lovers ourselves, we think it's one of the best gifts that you can give, and we're putting it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Rather than grabbing an iTunes gift card, or worse, a random CD from the bargain bin, we recommend hitting your loves ones up with Rdio gift subscriptions. Why? It allows the user unlimited access to the entire Rdio music streaming catalog. That means on-demand access to millions of tracks from the web, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and even your Sonos system. Rdio costs $9.99 per month for full access. We love it--check out Gear Live on Rdio!
We are giving away three 3-month subscriptions to Rdio to our readers as well! To enter, all you need to do is:
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Good luck to all entrants, and be sure to look through the rest of our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide for more giveaways!
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Apple TV
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Family, Men, Techies, Under $100, Under $25, Under $250, Under $500
iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will be big holiday gifts this year, make no mistake about it. The Apple TV is actually a fantastic complement to Apple's handhelds, worthy of being featured in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. A nice little device in its own right, the Apple TV gives you access to Apple's iTunes Store entertainment content right on your television. In addition, you get Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, sports networks, and plenty of other entertainment options. Connect it to your iTunes Home Share, and you can use your iOS devices as remote controls for the Apple TV. The best part, though, is AirPlay. You can beam audio and video content right to the Apple TV with ease from your iOS device, or your Mac. You can also mirror the display of these devices as well, all wireless over your home network.
You can pick up the Apple TV for $99, or $94.95 on Amazon.
Honorable Mention: Roku 2 XS Streaming Player
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Furby
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Features, Toys, Kids, Techies, Under $100, Under $250, Under $500
Fourteen years ago, Furby was the hot holiday sensation, and now in 2012, Hasbro has brought it back with a modern update that's good enough to be featured in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Changes include LED eyes, capacitive touch sensors, and an app that lets you control it remotely. Kids will love them, but so will tinkerers--the original Furby was super-hackable, which hobbyists love. You can pick up the new Furby for $60.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Monopoly zAPPed
Posted by Andru Edwards - Categories: Apple, Features, Toys, Family, Techies, Under $100, Under $250, Under $50, Under $500
Next up in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is Monopoly zAPPed, a full-fledged verion of Monopoly that can also be considered an iPad accessory. There are gonna be a lot of iPads and iPad minis under the tree this year, and if you already know someone who owns one (or who will own one this holiday season,) consider this game as a fun gift for them. The game is played with an iPhone or iPad with two to four players, and is different from tradtional Monopoly in that the device (iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone) is the bank and there are on-screen mini games. Also, there is no money, as you just swipe your credit card on the display for transactions. Included in the box are the game board with rubber pads, 6 tokens, 28 Property cards, 32 green houses, 12 red hotels, 2 dice, 4 Monopoly Touch-banking cards and instructions. You can pick up Monopoly zAPPed for $29.99, or $26.24 on Amazon (a 14% savings!)
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Star Wars Death Star tea infuser
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Techies seem to love tea, and this Death Star tea infuser bring both of those worlds together in a delicious way, so we're featuring it in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Made of stainless steel, this tea infuser is molded to resemble Darth Vader's Death Star. Just put some loose leaf tea in there and steep it in your favorite mug. It's dishwasher-safe and available from ThinkGeek for $19.99.
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I have mixed feelings on this as a part of me is gearing up to wean myself away from Pathfinder while another is Hell bent on keeping things as is. There is a lot of interesting ideas I like with Pathfinder but it can be a bit clunky to run. However it is a specialized system that lends itself to certain types of fantasy quite well. There have only been a few settings of fantasy that have impressed me so far that there could be an alternative. Totems of the Dead and Beasts and Barbarians are those settings and even then I have tweaks I feel the need to make. Like introducing anthro animal races or converting the whole thing to becoming a furry world. But that's just me and my convoluted mind.
grendal1 wrote:And what spell system should I use...the basic one doesn't seem very "D&D" to me...
You really got to pound the trappings. Everything a mage/sorcerer/priest/psionist does is related to their power source. I have been running a psionist in a Ptolus campaign that recently reached legendary. Everything maps back to his trappings.
- His Notice is not just eyes and ears, but sensing nearby emotions.
- His Fighting Skill (not much) is his ability to sense where is opponent is about to strike next.
- His Taunt is the ability to pick out what really agitates a person with a quick mind probe
As another example, here is a write up of his last Advance (yes, it was worthy of its own write-up!):
Migraine (the PC's) selects Professional (Psionics) – a +1 to his Psionics roll:
Parallel Processing [Professional (Psionics)]
As Migraine's abilities have grown, he has sensed that he has neared his optimal potential in his overall skill (d12). To some degree, this is a bit vexing and he has pondered on ways he can squeeze out any more ability in this area.
The idle, mundane chatter of his companions after a recent battle has given him insight into some new possibilities. He thought to himself, "why aren't the others even trying to think about what to do next? Why are they not using their brain?" With a flash, Migraine reached out with his mind and found what he was looking for — excess capacity! While some of his companions might have the ability to think deeper, their day to day concerns keeps them from truly focusing their minds. "But their loss is my gain" thought Migraine.
Migraine has spent the last couple of battles experimenting with tapping into his companion's brains to assigning minor "tasks" associated with his psionics. Much of it has been to enhance targeting during swirling melees. Another task he has planted are spell preparation cycles and the mechanics to transfer it smoothly into his own mind to power the spell. For example, he might use Dorrell's mind to better target a dangerous foe that he has a better line of sight to, or use Ava's mind to prep his next Mind Blast, or to start an enhancement of Speer's fighting abilities before fully entering her mind himself.
While crude, it is effective. He senses his powers working more smoothly and reliably. And there is still plenty of room in those minds for improvement!
He also has a follower that is modeled off the D&D 3x Psychic Warrior. Not a signed power edge, but everything centered around the concept of them having Foresight -- the ability to see a second or so into the future. So Edges like First Strike, Counter Attack, Block, etc all flowed through this concept.
Quite frankly, a player spending a bit of time thinking through their Trappings will create a PC that "feels" more like a wizard/cleric/psionist than anything they ever played in D&D. But it does take a bit of thought investment, otherwise its just "bolt/bolt/blast". If you are the GM you can help by referencing their trappings for anything they do (for example, an air mage might "glide" along the ground if they do the run action).
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Kodyax wrote:Some interesting ideas. I keep wondering how to translate some of the monsters from the game. But in some respects this is an interesting set of ideas.
Monsters are the most fun. Think about what makes them cool, and the rest just flows from that. One of the funnest conversion for me was the Gravedigger (3.5, not sure what MM - it was in Expedition to Castle Ravenloft). The critter could basically put you an "instant" grave as a power. I just used Entangled with the grave trappings. Scared the crap out of my players!
My only warning for Pathfinder modules is the same I would give for D&D conversions as well. D&D 3.x was built assuming you needed 13 1/3 EL=Party level encounters to get a level. That led to a ton of filler encounters. Step back and look at the encounters that enhance the story and ditch the filler.
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There are some interesting modules out to be sure. Although right now I'm struggling to keep up with the current adventure path as I am of two minds on it. I like the individual adventures but not so much the meta-plot, Although in some ways I thinking of ways of maybe converting it to a plot point campaign.
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"I savor the boundlessness of it all," exalts life-loving Macon (Sally Wood) to timid Bess (Jennifer Porter), under the vertiginously open sky of 1860s Wyoming Territory. The young women are recent arrivals here from back East: both are mail-order brides waiting to meet their husbands and to be whisked off to rugged frontier domesticity. The possibilities seem limitless. This storied land, those spacious skies, and the curious brutalities they can spawn are the heart of Beth Henley's Abundance, directed by Dana Packard for the Originals, at the Saco River Grange Hall in Bar Mills. In this strange, provocative play about the soul of America, Henley explores the literal and psychic expanse of the West, and considers its toll.
The funny, supremely competent Macon draws a one-eyed widower and rancher named William (Michael Howard), unprepossessing but kind, while the self-effacing Bess's husband-to-be has died during her journey, leaving her with his handsome but illiterate, lazy, and abusive brute of a brother, Jack (Dana Packard). The men happen to own neighboring ranches (their home on the range is beautifully suggested in Peter Bloom and Heidi Hendrick's angled plank walls and hitching posts, backed by a huge blue sky over parched greens), so the couples spend time together as Macon and William's prospects rise, as Bess and Jack's are squandered, and as odd reversals of fortune and power play out on the frontier's tremendous plains.
Abundance is not just set in a sprawling landscape; it's also itself a sprawling piece of work, in terms of both time and ethos. From curtain to curtain, the show spans close to 25 years, with the eleven and eight scenes of the two acts each jumping ahead hours, months, or years. The show also seems to straddle a wide range of genre and tone — sometimes the show seems a lyrical comedy, sometimes a dark drama, sometimes a deadpan absurdist romp. While Henley is perhaps best-known for her 1978 modern Southern Gothic comedy Crimes of the Heart, her approach in Abundance (a 1990 script) is more experimental, more fragmented, and ultimately more thematically bemusing.
It's all the more impressive, then, that over this wide and jumpy time line, the arc of Mason's all-American independence — which turns her from spunky upstart to desperate, embittered protector of her ranch — is cohesive, and utterly convincing, in the hands of the superb Wood. The evolution of Bess, which takes much more unexpected turns over those 25 years — she even eventually employs her own manager (the very measured Christopher Reilling) — is more problematic. Bess is a highly interior character to begin with, and in Porter's restrained and delicate portrayal, she is often trembling with almost wholly repressed affect. This allows her Bess to contrast beautifully with Macon's no-nonsense competence and candor, though it also keeps her, in many ways, a cipher.
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I see a lot of postings by conservatives both here and on facebook about job losses. Just adding a little here from the prospective of someone in the energy business.
Gamesa announces 92 layoffs
• Bipartisan group of governors form wind energy coalition
• Red State Renewable Alliance forms to support wind energy, PTC extension
I know you all are against alternative energy. I tend to hold the "all of the above" view. And don't think for a minute that there aren't credits given for more traditional generation. There are 37,000 good jobs at stake.


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Back in the saddle: Could Joseph start for Esks?
Posted: April 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Chris O'Leary Edmonton Journal
EDMONTON -- With all eyes on the starting quarterback job for the Edmonton Eskimos, head coach Kavis Reed said on Thursday that he could see 38-year-old Kerry Joseph as the starter this season.
"If Kerry does the things he needs to do and clearly is the person we feel can lead this team to a championship run, he could be that guy," Reed said after the team's morning workout at Commonwealth Stadium Fieldhouse. "That's not lip service when we say we want him to push it and we want it to be a keen competition."
Joseph is one of five quarterbacks the team has under contract. He's been working out alongside Steven Jyles, Matt Nichols, Eric Ward and Jeremiah Masoli since the camp got underway on Wednesday. Reed said Joseph's leadership and experience make him more than a qualified candidate for the job.
"First of all, he's won a championship and his leadership skills are really, really enviable," Reed said. "He's a very good student of the game. He understands all of the concepts of the game, he's been in the system for eight years, dating back to his days in Ottawa. He has a lot of the intangibles that could help him in this situation."
Despite seeing limited time in games last season, Reed was very big on Joseph's impact on the team in 2011.
"This is not to serve the moment, but there were times when I considered him our team's MVP," he said. "The things he did with the younger quarterbacks, the role he played with our football team in the locker-room and the classroom and the playing field … Kerry is a guy that has a lot of leadership qualities that go with the position of quarterback."


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Favorite Destinations Competition
Winners of the "Favorite Destinations" GigaPan Photo Competition are:
1st Place: Alfred Zhao - Great Wall
2nd Place: Suresh Muthukrishnan - 360 Degree View from the top of Heimaklutter in Himaey, Vestman Islands, Iceland
3rd Place: Achille Beaulne - Vieux Québec et Chateau Frontenac
Thank you to everyone who participated. View all the submissions below!
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- Entry Name: Columbus Circle New York City May 2011 by Georgi (Геш)
Columbus Circle and Central Park at sunset from the Time Warner Center on 31. May. 2011 Visible are 59th street, 8th avenue and Broadway, the Museum of Arts & Design, the Carnegie Hall Tower, and the south end of Central Park


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We had a p2p-hackers meeting today, spent a whole bunch of it talking about Codeville. It was fun.
On the way home I realized that the way Codeville resolutions were being determined could be vastly simplified. After two hours of coding I now have the newly rewritten and retested version up on the Codeville page. Ninety thorny lines which it took me a week of being half-dead to write have now been replaced with twenty lines I hacked out in two hours. Boy do I feel dumb.