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For example, its cargo area didn't have panelling or insulation. To remedy that, Ford gave the 2014 Transit Connect Wagon a fully-trimmed interior and a third row of seating. This enabled Ford to create another niche for its small van offering. Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's vice president of global product development and engineering, released a prepared statement.
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The Transit Connect's dashboard and platform are almost identical with those of the 2012 Focus. It can be used with either Sync or MyFord Touch infotainment systems. Buyers can opt for a panoramic glass moonroof that's inspired by the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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Dwellings with 3 bedrooms are the most common in the Far North District in 2013.
The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with Dwelling Type information, provides insight into the role the Far North District plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty nesters and some families.
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The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of the Far North District and the Northland Region were:
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- A smaller percentage of 3 bedrooms (41.5% compared to 43.0%)
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The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in the Far North District between 2006 and 2013 were:
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Ask Boswell: Mike Shanahan, Redskins, Gilbert Arenas suspension, MLB Hall of Fame and more
Thursday, January 7, 2010; 11:00 AM
Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell was online Thursday, Jan. 7 to talk about the Redskins hiring Mike Shanahan as head coach, Gilbert Arenas's suspension, the BCS championship, the latest baseball Hall of Fame selections, the MLB offseason and more.
The transcript follows.
Arlington, Va.: Mr. Boswell:
I think Gilbert Arenas is great. I love his play, love that he's a goofball, love that he's different from so many milquetoast professional athletes, and I wish that he would have a long and successful career with the Wizards. I'm also a gun owner. And despite my previous statements, there is absolutely no such thing as a joke involving a gun, loaded or unloaded. It's not funny. (Imagine what would happen if you did the same in the Washington Post offices.) If I'm Stern, I'm suspending Arenas and Crittendon for the remainder of the season. And if I'm managing the Wizards, both of them are off my team.
Tom Boswell: I hear you. As one NBA cach was quoted this a.m. in the Post, Arenas just pulled off "the ultimate screwup."
Not the ultimate crime or bad action, just the ultimate in making a normal situation -- somebody is mad at you about a card game -- into an unnecessary crisis, then, after the stuff hits the fan, doing absolutely everything wrong so that an outcome worse than anybody could have imagined is achieved. "The Photo" in the Post from Philly of Gilbert pretending to shoot his teammates is the most amazing example of a $100-million athlete, living in a parrallel universe from the rest of us, exploding his own career.
I doubt he'll ever play another game for the Wiz. I would never want him back. And this is from somebody, who along with my college senior son, havereally, really enjoyed Arenas and though he was a delightful quick-witted goof. In person in interviews, he'd very quick and bright. This runs deeper. Mike Wise nailed another fine column on Gil Psych 101 the other day.
I'm afraid I'm a bit ultra-sensitive about gun issues. I grew up in N.E., D.C. where they were a problem from the time I was a child. I was an NRA rifle instructor at one point, teaching kids how to use guns safely and my grandfather loved to hunt quail, etc., in Delaware, so he always taught me gun safety. Of course, Gil's problem isn't "gun safety," it is the inability to demonstarte an iota of common sense or a particle of self-restraint. That is part of the Superstar Syndrome.
Norfolk, Va.: Boz-
Shannahan indicated that he would examine personnel first, then match the philosophy accordingly. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the Redskins' offensive line is built for power football and not for a zone blocking scheme. What do you think he's going to do? Try to completely overhaul an offensive line that's obviously ill-suited to his beloved offense? Not one of the five starters is suited!
Tom Boswell: The problem may be even deeper than that. Aside from Dockery, who do you have to build with who'll be a quality player in '10-'11. Rabach will be 33 in September. Thomas says he's comng back, but he said that this year and lasted five minutes. Gibbs inherited a fine power blocking line in Jansen, Samuels, Dockery and Thomas. That's always been the Skins style. And when you add a Heyer you sure aren't going for "nimble." Part of the reason Shanahan went for smaller, quicker offensive lines in Denver was that the mile-high altitude wore out ultra-big linemen. I asked him about that yesterday. He said his O-line drafting/trading starategies wouldn't change at sea level, though plenty of coaches think it's a big deal. "But I am breathing a little easier," he joked.
It's a big switch from the types of linemen -- both size and technique -- in Dener to the NFC East. Even before Mike was head coach, in the Redskins last Super Bowl win, remember how the huge Gibbs line blew the Broncos off the ball so Timmy Smith could run wild and Williams had tons of time to pass.
On the other hand, Shanahan is football-brilliant. And O-line is one of the things he's best at. So, in the Redskins biggest area of total weakness, he's probably the best available coach to deal with it. Also, Joe Bugel will presumably retire, so Shanny can do it his way.
Annanandale, Va.: I'm not convinced that Shanahan and Allen are right people for the job, especially if Shanahan is the one that picked Allen.
I would rather have gone with the next Mike Tomlin or other young hot shot and see what happens.
At least Shanahan gets to pick his own assistants. After Gibbs it was a disaster in hiring coordinators and not having coach have input. Not too many coaches would agree to that scenario.
Tom Boswell: Snyder has never picked a coach who was younger than 54 (Zorn). All the others were 57 or older when they became coach. Snyder doesn't run in those "young coach" circles. He has effectively ignored the potential head coaching pool from 30-to-55 years old. That eliminates a ton of talent. Of course, if Shanahan doesn't work out (though I think he will do fine), maybe Dan can try a 29-year-old coach next.
Simpsonville, S.C.: Mr. Boswell,
do you think we will see the end of Carlos Rogers and DeAngelo Hall now that Mike Shanahan has arrived to bring discipline to the organization. I realize they are just two of our problems, but they are ME-first players with big mouths and small interception numbers.
Tom Boswell: Those are two players who, along with Santana and of course Portis and Haynesworth, have a star attitude. Smoot and Cooley are, maybe, in between -- like the spotlight and play to it hard, but not really "me" guys in my book. Thomas and Davis also had too much of it for rookies, but got better last season. The other side of the locker room, so to speak, is epitomized by the "adults" and high character types, most of whom Gibbs brought in, like Griffin, Fletcher, Campbell, Betts, Daniels, Carter, Samuels, Thomas, Rabach, Sellers, Randle El, Orapko (old beyond his years). It was quite a split-personality locker room. Once Portis disappearedit is no coincidence that the team played vastly better for the next five games, until they just wore out physically (and emotionally from all the controversies). That's easier to see in hindsight. But the improved play as soon as Portis was subtracted is now another reason not to worry about getting rid of him if he doesn't 100 percent buy into the New Boss and tone his act down almost entirely. Portis' 10,000-word rant on the John Thompson Show -- see Steinberg's bog for transcripts in about three parts -- was one of the most damaging self-destructive revelations of poor team character that I've ever seen. And he drags Snyder down with him. Portis denies charges on Mr. Snyder's behalf that have barely even been made public -- that he talks to the team after wins, but never loses, that Portis sits with him and talks during practice, that they met and discuss what Portis thinks about the team, that Snyder high-hats players who aren't stars and barely acknowledges them. It's amazing to see Portis defending his owner against stuff, some of which, even I hadn't heard. And I thought I'd heard every Snyder (and Peter Angelos) story in existence.
Gainesville, Va.: Tom, What is your opinion of Jerry Gray vs. Mike Zimmer (Cincinatti defensive coordinator)? Should Shanahan seriously consider Gray for DC given all of the interview drama in the last two weeks or should he make a complete break from the Zorn staff and go out and get a guy like Zimmer? I, for one, like Zimmer's aggressive defense as opposed to cornerbacks playing 10-12 yards off the ball and linebackers taking 10 yard drops on a 3rd and 5. We need a defense that gets the opposing offense off the field on 3rd down and causes turnovers. Your thoughts?
Tom Boswell: First, Blache is gone. DeAngelo Hall said so the other day: "Greg doesn't want to coach any more." I think Gray will keep his current job but not be defensive coordinator because the Skins "owe" him for interviewing behind the current of a sitting coach. It's been done before and what was his choice? "No, I won't do it." Also, Gray's position players really like him and think he does a good job. Of course, considering how ofetn the Redskins got beaten deep this year, Shanahan may not agee. This is the technical level of schemes and X-and-Os where Shanahan is as good as anybody in this generation. If he can't evaluate Gray as a coach -- strictly on the merits -- then nobody can.
Charles Town, W. Va.: Boz,
Love the chats, thanks for doing them. My questions center on Shanahan and the draft. We keep hearing that he'll most likely take a quarterback with the 4th overall pick. My question, though, is about the left tackle prospect Okung from Okla. St. What kind of scheme do they run there -- is it a zone blocking scheme? Is Okung more of a zone blocking LT or a traditional LT? Would he be a fit in Shanahan's offensive system?
If not, I think taking a quarterback would make much more sense unless Okung would be a perfect fit for what he likes in his linemen.
Tom Boswell: Usually, I'd say that, with three "name" QBs in the draft that this is the time to use the No. 4 to get one of them. But almost no scout projects Tebow as a top NFL quarterback. Like many, I think Clausen, despite having lots of talent at WR, just lost far too many games at Notre Dame to be seen as a big winner in the NFL. I'd be glad to be wrong. As for Colt McCoy, his 8-sack (and 3 INT, I think) game against Nebraska and his last-seconds bonehead play completed the picture for me. And I'd already written here that I thought he WAS Heath Shuler. The Cornhusklers threw him around like a rag doll. Think of how tough the best NFL QBs are are at shaking off the first rusher, moving in the pocket, escaping (largely through strength by just ripping away from the first guy). McCoy is listed at 205. He sure didn't play that big. Contrast with Campbelkl, 6-5, 235, fighting his way free to scramble. So, despite his speed, McCoy scares me as a No. 4.
So, I'd be very serious about Okung. And some think that, when K.C. won on Sunday and the Skins moved up from No. 5 to No. 4, that it pout them in position to get Okung. Now, how does he fit Shanny's ideas? Monster LTs are hard to come by. Lets not get too technical. The question is, do you take a top LT -- knowing that they seldom fail, it's just aquestion of whether they are good or great -- or take a shot at a QB. Just another of Shanahan's tough choices.
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.: Bowden and Acta are gone. Vinny and Zorn are gone. Gilbert Arenas and Clinton Portis are talking they're way out of town. And don't forget D.C. United's coach is outta here. What's in store for D.C. sports in 2010?
Tom Boswell: When my son was a small child, he got mad one day and said, "I want the old people out and I want some new people in."
Looks like a lot of people are getting their wish.
Net-net, the recent craziness has helped the Skins and Nats. Shanahan is huge upgrade on Zorn. Allen, even if he is primarily a facilitator for Mike, is far better than Cerrato who the perfect transmission mechanism of the Snyder dysfunction gene. And if Snyder backs off as much with Shanny as he did for four years with Gibbs, that's a big plus, too. I think the Skins get back to 7-8 wins very fast next year. But after that? I tyhink they have a long painful and problematic rebuilding program ahead of them. Good lord, look at their needs within the next two years. Three offensive linemen, including a LT. A whole new set of running backs, a Top 10 QB (unless Campbell nudges up that high) and, just as they kick the most scary problems they have lots of key players probably getting old by '11 -- Fletcher, Moss, Carter, on and on. If this year is any indication, by '11 will Haynesworth be able to run all the way to midfield for pre-game introductions?
A friend who's a huge long-time Skins fan said to me this a.m. that the Skins didn't want to say "rebuild," but that's what they need.
Arlington, Va.: Has Gilbert played his last game as a Wizard? If ever there was a time to blow up this team, now would be that time.
Tom Boswell: Actually, I'd like to see how the Wiz play for awhile without Arenas, but with Miller and Foye on the court. If defense was their biggest problem, followed by offensive flow, then Arenas was their very worst defender and, despite his assists, was a part of the offensive-chemistry problem, too. Wihtin a month, simply by subtracting Arenas and having the whole team -- I hope -- look in the mrror, they may be much better.
However, considering the rip by Flip on the defense of the whole team and their ridiculous willingness to go along with Arenas and grin at his "finger guns" trick, you may have to look a this bunch and say, "Blow 'em up. They have enough proven invidiual talent to be tradeable. And how could any group of players that we end up with fit together any worse -- on and off the court -- than this wack bunch.
Hall of Fame: Tom, what did you think about the results of the Hall of Fame voting? Why didn't Roberto Alomar get in on the first ballot? And why would five writers not vote at all? Is the system broken? What could be done to replace it?
Tom Boswell: If ex-Expo Andre Dawson belongs in the Hall, then Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn should be cheering this morning because that means, if they play out long full careers, they'll be in the HOF, too.
Which makes you wonder if The Hawk really belongs. I enjoyed him. I'm happy for him. If I still voted, I wouldn't have voted for him. His career is IDENTICAL to Dwight Evans. Both had eight Gold Gloves in the OF. They played the same years. Dawson had 2,882 RBI-plus-runs in 2627 games, Evans had 2,854 in 2606 games. But vans was a key player on top Red Sox teams, Dawson played for losers. (Not his fault.) Both drove in 100 runs four times. Dawson stole 300 bases, but Evans had vastly more walks and a better OPS .840 to Dawson's mere .806.
To Dawson's credit, his offensive numbers were almost identical to HOFers Billy Williams and Tony Perez -- and I mean identical -- but they had no gold gloves or steals.
Dawson's line is .279-.323-.482-.806. Zimmerman, who just turned 25, is .284-.347-.478-.825. And, after a break out season, Zim's #'s will probably get better. If he plays until he's 38, he'll have Dawson numbers -- or better -- across the board and, after his first GG this season, will probably have a pile of defensive awards. Just saying, everytime a marginal canidate like Dawson makes it, the door gets cracked open wider for others.
The Hall vote also underlines why Dunn should care so much about becoming an adequate 1st baseman. If he does, it may put him in Cooperstown in 20 years. The rule of thumb for decades has ben to double a players stats on his 30th birthday if you want to know where he will end his career statistically. It doesn't alaways work. But it does a lot. By that measure, Dunn, who turned 30 after the '09 season, would end up with 632 homers, 3,114 rbi-plus-runs, a .903 OPS and 1,826 walks (in the top four ever). There is no way a player with those numbers -- if he has a half-decent defensive position -- does NOT get into the Hall. Of course, that means Dunn has to stay in shape for many years, hard for a huge dude. But he's been very durable his whole career. Anyway, if he needs motivation to hit the gym or take another 1,000 balls off the bat at first, this Hall vote ought to rovide it.
Two other points: Alomar missed by a few votes because of the spitting incident. Otherwise, he's instant first-ball Hall. Good, that's a fitting punishment. He'll make it next year and shouldn't have to wait any longer.
The push for Blyleven drives me crazy. I follwed his whole career. His reputation was that, more than any other top stuff pitcher, he would find a way to lose or not to win. He's just not a HOFer, in my book. He only won 20 games one time and more than 17 only twice! And he pitched in the era when top starters got 4-5 more starts a year and 20 wins was easier. BB had nine seasons with 36-to-40 starts and averaged 38 in those years. When Chuck Tanner got him in Pittsburgh the word went around that Chuck had decided, over BB's protestations, to take him out of late-and-close games because he'd never had the stomach for it. "Take him out before he can lose." Tanner never said it in public. But BB's winning opercentage gets better.
Again, I'm tougher than most on HOF voting. Maybe too tough. I remember sitting on a TV set on national TV -- three feet from Don Drysdale -- explaining why Don shouldn't have been voted into the Hall of Fame that day! I think Charlie Gibson got me into that pickle.
Washington, DC: Boz--
Do you think that the new Nats front office would be willing to spend $21 million over five years on Aroldis Chapman? If so, do you think they are still in the game to get him?
Tom Boswell: No. And I don't think they have ever been in that game.
When scouts saw him recently, Chapman was impressive, but nothing remotely like Strasburg. I think he topped out at 93-94. Detwiler throws that hard! I know, what are his other pitches, how's his "movement," how much better will he throw when he's older, etc. I think a team that loves to spend, and doesn't mind taking chances, will get him. That's not the Nats.
While somebody is spending $20-M for an untested Chapman, I hope the Nats will spend $12-$15M for a proven Garland, Washburn, Padilla (last seen throwing 97, mean, protects hitters and pretty durable), Pineiro, etc.
Bristow, Va.: Mr. Boswell, love reading your stuff! My question centers around the theme that the players referred to over and over again in their comments about Shanahan and that is leadership. When Joe Gibbs came back, he had instant credibility and authority. Now that Shanahan is in place, he too has instant credibility and authority but what about guys like Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh or John Harbaugh or Baltimore or a Rex Ryan of the Jets, who won in Baltimore but not as a head coach.
How did these guys get the respect and credibility that Jim Zorn was not able to get? You don't have to be a mean, nasty SOB or a yelling, screaming tyrant to get someone to respond or respect you so what gives? Where did Zorn miss the boat?
Tom Boswell: Look at Steinberg's "The Sideline" on page D2 this a.m. (Dan is smokin' these days and in snark heaven.)
He quotes Chris Wilson saying the thing he'll remember most about Zorn is his awkward speeches. I always wondered, "This guy must give the goofiest pre-game pep talks in history." Wilson said that Zorn started out a speech saying, "Who's ever been whitewater rafting and I think only maybe two hands went up. Both hands were white. Fred Smoot said, 'That's why it's called WHITEWATER rafting.'"
I laughed until I almost cried.
Annapolis, Md.: On baseball, what do you think of the Yankees parting with some of their big name contributors: Matsui, Damon and Cabrera? It seems like they are getting rid of some of their most steady performers over the last championship season. Why are they doing this? What is their plan?
Tom Boswell: Adding Granderson and Vasquez is a big upgrade. It's been a good off-season for the Yanks, awful for Yankee haters. Vasquez has had 200+ strikeouts the last four years. He's perfect fit after CC and AJ. Granderson is everything Melky will never be in CF. Damon has a rag arm and is getting old. Their "plan" is to get even better. And they already are. By spring training, they may be even better.
But the Red Sox, after adding Adrian Beltre the other day -- great get at third and a fine hitter, even if he'll never have another 48 homer year. Escaping big Safeco Field in Seattle for Fenway should get him back to 25 homers in a hurry. And maybe 30. That was a steal. And it lets Youkilis go to 1st.
Atlanta: Tom, Any more rumors about a possible director of player personnel to head scouting for the Redskins? As everyone is saying, this was a weak point of Shanny's in Denver. Perhaps his year of reflection has made him realize he can't do it all.
Tom Boswell: Everyone assumes Shanahan will be the No. 1 personnel person. That was never Allen's M.O. I asked yesterday if they hoped to copy the Gibbs-Bethard-JKC model in decision making. Oh, they loved that idea. "Great comparison." I hope so. The only probelm is that Beathard really stood up to Joe on the draft __even if it drove him crazy. And they sometimes went to the Old Man so he could adjudicate. Not "make the pick," just say something like, "Well, sorry, Joe, it's Bobby's turn to get the last word this time."
It's hard to believe Shanahan's drafting can really be as bad as his reputation for bad drafting. I'm hoping that the Genius Coach, Moron Personnel Man is an exaggeration in both directions. Until they get much better personnel, nobody is going to coach these guys above 8-8 or 9-7, even by 2011.
Reston, Va.: What are your thoughts on Sam Bradford? You listed Tebow, McCoy and Clausen as the name quarterbacks to be in this year's draft but hasn't Bradford been discussed as a potential Redskins' pick as well?
Tom Boswell: After his season-ending shoulder injury, nobody knows quite how he'll come back or what his durability is. But he's certainly in the Clausen and McCoy mix and ahead of Tebow with scouts. "Somebody" may get one of these four in the second round -- and I'm not sure that any of them is significantly better prospect than the others. In other words, none of them is even a semi-sure-thing.
Sec 114, Row E: If the Nats sign Vicente Padilla - maybe he and Gilbert can get together and do some gun safety seminars... Padilla shot himself (a grazing) earlier in the offseason.
Tom Boswell: Even since Padilla refused to pitch a second inning of relef at the All-Star game -- causing the infamous "tie" -- I haven't been a big fan of his. He wouldn't completely fit the current Nat profile as Rizzo described it yesterday when introducing Matt Capps: "Young. Character. Guts on the mound. Hard-nosed. Not afraid. A winning attitude."
I asked a Nats exec last season how many times, in the last three years, a Washington pitcher had "protected" a Nats hitter. "Once, maybe," he said. That will change. The Nats haven't had a bench-clearing fight since Frank Robby left town. You shouldn't go that long without standing up and stretching your legs.
Stafford, Va.: Are the Dodgers doomed financially with the bitter divorce of the owners? Even though the team tries to put on a good face, they are not making any free agent moves aside from washed up or broken down players. Your take?
Tom Boswell: Looks like the divorce has (temporarily) paralyzed them.
In the end, Chavez Ravine is one of the world's biggest ATMs. The Dodgers will live to spend again.
Herndon, Va.: Mr. Boswell,
Is Jason Campbell's skill set compatable with Coach Shanahan's version of the West Coast offense? Because it sure wasn't with Coach Zorn's.
Tom Boswell: I don't think it's a particularly good fit. Anything West Coast emphasizes the word "quick." Campbell isa fine scrambler and, given time in the pocket, I think he'd be a good vertical passer, too. Right now, he might be a little shell-shocked on those patterns. But he does not have a quick relase (at all) and has only improved to being a moderately quick reader of defenses.
Would the scripting of the first 15 plays of the game and the first eight of the second half -- a Shanahan trademark -- give Campbell (or any QB) an extra comfort level? (No, the script isn't locked in stone if a game situation -- 3rd-and-inches -- contradicts the next play on the list.)
Roanoke, Va.: Can we finally say the Caps are D.C.'s favorite team after all the thugs, whiners and losers in the other sports consistently get outclassed by Canadian farm boys?
Tom Boswell: The day may even come when the Caps can be the lead story in the sports page again. Good thing their season is only half over. Still time to give them their due.
The Skins and Wizards have certainly left the door wide open for the Caps and Nats to increase their "mind share" in the DC market. Of course, the Caps have already done it, but f they make a long Cup run, I think the city will just go nuts, well beyond last year.
At a much lower level, but still of long-term imporance, if the Nats don't look at '10-'11 as a unique window when they can reclaim a great many of the fans that they squandered in '06-'07-'08-'09, then they are out of their minds. If they reach .500 by '11, and they might, they'll probably be as good as either the Skins or Wiz, and better than one of them. They also, by then, may have a very appealing set of core players who do not have the issues that plague the other local teams. Zimmerman, Strasburg, Morgan, Dunn, Lannan, Marquis, Pudge and, by '11, probably Zimmermann, maybe Maxwell, Desmond, a break out year for Dukes. Could be appealing. They need to maximize this opening. It's an ill wind...
See you next week. I just wanted to note, in closing, that in the last week I think it's become clear -- if it wasn't already -- that the Post sports section has never put out a product this good. And maybe not anywhere close to this good. The business may have problems, but the journalism you're seeing this days has gotten better. The blogs, bog, chats and much faster response to breaking news with same-day columns -- sometimes within an hour or two -- are all new, exciting and make us better. As for the tradtional forms -- like Les Carpenter's superior feature on Shanahan this a.m. and Mike Wise's A1 scoop on the details of the Arenas scandal -- we're doing that as well as ever. Though you may not notice it, you're also getting better graphics, headlines, front-page keys, stats and blog excerpts from our editors. "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose." We're free-wheelin' it these days, and a lot of people are putting in a lot of hours. Hope you enjoy it. Of course, I think it would have taken a normal person 2-3-4 hours to read what we've produced -- in the paper and on the web -- in just the last 24 hours. And I don't think any of it would have been a waste of a fan's time. See you next week.
Shanahan the personnel guy: A beat writer who had covered the two Super Bowl years with Shanahan says that he takes chances in his picks and didn't always do his homework on players. For instance, not even bothering to speak with Cutler first before drafting him. Let's hope he's learned his lesson.
Tom Boswell: Shanahan has drafted some bad actors and total busts. There are only 24 hours in the day. He's a workaholic. But he's also a control freak. Now that's a problem. He may have to cut some corners. Character evaluation, especially on a team with as many "culture" and "chemistry" problems as the Redskins, is not the place to scrimp on time.
Boise, Idaho: OK, I'm way off topic, but being from Southern Md. I hope to be included.
What do you think of Boise State's chances to play for the title next year if they go undefeated?
This would mean beating Va Tech or Ohio State.
I see Kyle Wilson as the perfect 4th round pick for the Redskins if he's still out there.
Tom Boswell: BSU finally has the right schedule to take a run at No. 1.
And I just love them. After the hook-and-ladder, the Statue of Liberty and, now, the pass out of punt formation on 4th-and-9 from their own 29 in the 4th at 10-10, they own me!
We didn't even touch college football with the BCS championship on tap!
I thought the Boise State win over TCU was a big victory for the constantly-battered BCS system. Turns out TCU shouldn't have been in the No. 1 mix. onifght's game is the right one. The BCS gets a good enough No. 1 a high percentage of the time to suit me. I know I'm alone on this. I think college football gets more attention and debate all season because of the BCS fuss than it would if we had an 8-team playoff and nothing to complain about. Also, I've never liked the idea of a college playoff system that drags on and on with 20-year-olds piling up more and more hits to the head.
Gimme Alabama. But I want to get one last long look at McCoy so I can change my mind if I'm wrong. Outta here!
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How To Extend & Strengthen WiFi Range Or Signals
WiFi Internet has become very popular in home and office network, traditional wired broadband internet is loosing its charm among users where people want to access internet on their Wireless supported laptops, smartphones, tablets and iPods anywhere while roaming in the house or office. But every technology has good and bad points, one problem with wireless that it limits us to stay around the WiFi device.
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THE bad news is that there is still another 21 days of all this to go.
Rangers travel to Angus this afternoon to take on Brechin City in an SPFL League 1 encounter but even at a distance of three weeks, mundane fixtures like these have already been eclipsed by the pre-amble to the club's controversial William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final with Dundee United on April 12.
The Ibrox club are essentially little more than interested bystanders in the furore between United chairman Stephen Thompson and the SFA about whether the tie should be switched to a neutral venue, and whether United were entitled to a 50/50 split of tickets which they would surely be unlikely to sell, although they were quick to downplay fears that Thompson and his fellow Tannadice office bearers would not be safe to take a seat in the directors' box.
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As singular as the matrix of factors around this particular fixture are, it is worth noting that not only have the two sides met in three of the last four seasons, with United winning all three, even McCoist has in fact featured, and prospered, in a Scottish Cup semi-final on what might be termed enemy soil. When Hampden Park was being renovated, he scored as Rangers overcame Celtic 2-1 at Parkhead in the last four in 1998, even if they did lose the final at the same ground to Hearts.
"With the greatest respect, that Rangers team, we genuinely would have played anybody anywhere - we had so much belief," McCoist said. "It was a pretty successful group that didn't really fear a lot. The venue wouldn't have mattered that much to us. Obviously it was the toughest venue we could have been sent to. But, it didn't scare or faze us and we went there and enjoyed it, and got a very good result."
Both teams can be expected to be significantly more fragile than that side in three weeks' time, with personnel on either side already markedly different from those who fought out a deceptively simple 3-0 United win at Tannadice in last year's competition - a match, of course, which was boycotted by many Rangers fans.
That was Jackie McNamara's debut as United manager, and since then the likes of Andrew Robertson, Ryan Gauld and Nadir Ciftci have all complemented existing talents such as Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong.
On the other hand, Johnny Russell - who scored a double on the day - now plays for Derby County, Willo Flood is a League Cupup winner at Aberdeen, and Jon Daly, who scored one and saw a head flick set up Russell for the opener within just 12 seconds, is part of McCoist's own squad. Neither are Emilson Cribari and Ross Perry Rangers' first-choice centre halves.
"Jon Daly was a player who was always on the radar, someone I'd always admired," McCoist said. "But that game was unbelievable. We spent two days working on their diagonal ball to big Jon, honest to God. And we still lost a goal after 12 seconds.
"It just shows you how your plans can get thrown up in the air. He bullied us that day, he really did. He was excellent. Johnny Russell, too, played very well. We were well beaten. We had two sendings off [Ian Black and Kal Naismith], but that had nothing to do with the result. We were beaten by the better team."
Most shocking of all that day on Tayside, however, was the way in which seasoned performers such as David Templeton, Dean Shiels and Ian Black appeared laboured compared to their top-flight counterparts, apparently the natural consequence of playing three divisions below. McCoist will utilise the three-week build-up for exhaustive video analysis, but otherwise he hopes his players will find the sharpness when required.
"Just due to the circumstances of the game ... the pressure of it, the fact it's a semi-final, we're playing far better opposition than we have done, I would genuinely hope our players will raise the bar again," he said.
Those who will be determined to show they suffer from no inferiority complex will be the club's young players such as Fraser Aird, the scorer of the all-important opener in the 2-0 replay win at Albion Rovers last Monday. Not only does Aird crave the chance to finish the season with a blemish-free league record - "I think we are the only undefeated team in Britain right now I don't think a Rangers team in ages have gone unbeaten the whole season and it doesn't matter what division it is" - he has occasionally shared the same Scotland Under-19 dressing-room as United's Ryan Gauld and John Souttar, even if both have now ascended to the Under-21s.
"They just get on with their own lives and I do too," said Aird. "But I am sure we will have some words when we see each other at Ibrox."
In this season's Champions League eight last-16 ties, six of the first legs ended in away wins, evidence that home advantage can be over-rated.
"I don't think home advantage matters as much now as it used to," McCoist said. "Certainly, a top team like Liverpool are fantastically suited to go away from home and get results, the way they play the game. So, I don't think home advantage matters as much as it used to in football. That said, I'm delighted the game's at Ibrox. I'll take it."
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An autobiographical account by Philip Grosser of his time in military prisons as a conscientious objector to World War One. Grosser was a well-known anarchist activist in Boston, and one of the first conscientious objectors to the 1917 draft. As a result, and in contravention of natural justice, Grosser was involuntarily inducted into the army, and then subjected to military law, which saw him risk the death penalty as a "deserter". At every stage of his three years in prison Grosser defied the right of the authorities to pass judgement on his actions. His resistance was steadfast and infuriated the various prisons' military commanders, refusing to wear army uniforms, refusing to stand in military formation, refusing to break rocks when sent for "hard labor". This in turn brought him repeated special punishments such as spells of solitary confinement, being dragged around on a rope, beaten, chained up, denied toilets, and the particularly horrifying incarceration in Alcatraz's "iron maidens". Grosser calls these the "coffin cages", where prisoners were locked upright in a cage of iron bars, measuring 23 inches by 12 inches deep, bolted onto cell doors - "a veritable iron straight jacket". Even though nearly a century has passed since Grosser's experiences, his descriptions of the torture and brutality that the U.S. military is prepared to mete out to its prisoners seems eerily prescient of the latter-day horrors in Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Faces Lawsuits and More Medical Errors
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has mistakenly notified hundreds of veterans that they have Lou Gehrig's disease, in the most recent of a string of VA medical errors that have plagued the agency. The notification error comes as the VA faces potential lawsuits from other veterans who may have been infected with HIV or hepatitis from unsanitary VA medical equipment, and veterans who were victims of medical malpractice at a VA cancer treatment center in Philadelphia.
The VA announced on Tuesday that it accidentally sent letters to a number of veterans that detailed the benefits available to spouses and children of veterans who contracted Lou Gehrig's disease, which is a fatal condition.
While VA officials said they had only been made aware of 10 veterans who mistakenly received the letters, the National Gulf War Resource Center estimates that at least 1,200 veterans were mistakenly notified, based on the number of panicked veterans from at least a dozen states that contacted the group.
Earlier this year, the agency notified 11,000 veterans that they were exposed to infectious diseases because of poorly cleaned endoscopic equipment at three different clinics. At the beginning of this month, the VA reported that at least eight of those veterans have been diagnosed with HIV, 12 with hepatitis B and 37 with hepatitis C.
At least one veteran who has been diagnosed with HIV, Juan Rivera, has notified the VA that he intends to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the government for failing to follow proper procedures between patients. Other veterans have also retained attorneys who are preparing to present VA malpractice claims, including at least one who contracted hepatitis and about 60 who indicate that they will be filing based on emotional distress.
The VA has promised to fully care for the medical needs of any infected veterans who were part of the colonoscopy scandal. Some veterans are also wondering whether the agency will pay for potentially thousands of dollars in testing undergone by fearful veterans who thought they had Lou Gehrig's disease. However, VA officials were not clear earlier this week whether veterans would receive compensation for those tests.
Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as ALS, attacks nerve cells that control voluntary muscles and most victims have a prognosis of five years or less.
The VA also faces potential lawsuits stemming from a cancer unit in Philadelphia that botched nearly 100 colon cancer radiation treatment surgeries. The incidents, still under investigation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, uncovered a cancer unit that had no supervision from superiors, allegedly altered medical records to cover up mistakes and kept exposing veterans to radioactive materials even after machinery used to measure exposure broke down.
Early this summer, the VA was blasted during congressional hearings by lawmakers who said the VA risked losing the confidence of the many veterans who depend on the agency for health care. At the hearing, VA officials informed lawmakers that more than half of VA facilities failed surprise safety inspections even after exposure of sanitary problems at some facilities erupted into controversy.
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The happiest place in the world isn't Disney, it's the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota! If you're traveling to this area from abroad, the one thing you're sure to experience (besides our mind-blowing scenery and attractions) is people and businesses jumping at the chance to help you. Exploring abroad can sometimes be daunting, especially if it's your first time. Luckily for you, the Black Hills and Badlands are home to the friendliest people around. Whether you know exactly where you want to go and how to get there, or you just want to explore and need a little help, here are some tips to help make your visit stress free.
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- This is an especially good idea for the adventurers who are going alone—having someone else know where you are is always playing it safe. This tip can also carve out time for you to share your experiences with someone, which will brighten your already shining day!
Packing for the weather:
- South Dakota weather can change from 100 degrees and sunny outside to stormy with cold winds in just a few hours (sometimes minutes...). This is important to consider when packing for your visit out here. Our best advice is to pack in layers.
- Some key things to bring include warm weather clothing of light fabrics, a windbreaker (preferably waterproof), sunglasses or a hat for shade, and comfortable shoes.
- If you plan to do some outdoor recreation, be sure to have a good supply of water available to stay hydrated, as well as a few snacks to keep from getting too hungry.
Lodging and accommodations:
- Try to book a room ahead of time.
- If you can, look up some hotels near the main sites you want to visit, as this can be nice when you've had a long day of traveling. If you don't get around to it, you can always find an available room almost anywhere once you arrive. You'll find a great hotel wherever you want to be, with service that can't be beat. The only time of year you'll definitely need a reservation is during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held the first full week of August, as these dates fill up very quickly!
- RV traveling
- Ever fantasized about having a Great American Road Trip and being the driver of your own temporary home? That dream can be achieved with renting an RV (recreational vehicle). Renting an RV can create flexibility with your travels as well as save money. With another internet search, you can find a few private owners who are willing to rent out their RV, or you can call or visit Jack's Campers, located in Piedmont, right outside of Rapid City. After you're set up with your camper, go ahead and look at what places you want to set up for the night—note that there are designated campgrounds that offer a variety of amenities to make your night more comfortable. Visit the National Black Hills Forest website or feel free to stop into the Black Hills Visitor Information Center (located just off I-90 at Exit 61) and ask for a map of the area and the best advice on RV camping.
- Camping—a night under the stars.
- If you can't get enough of the Hills and Badlands, you can spend your nights right in the middle of nature. We have designated campgrounds for tent camping, which can be found at the same website as RV camping. You can choose from being in the Badlands, in the Black Hills National Forest next to a lake, or even within Custer State Park. There are literally hundreds of options to find a place to camp where you want, and how you want it. If you don't have the gear when you visit and are willing to spend your money, feel free to visit any outdoor gear shop to stock up on necessities. A good one in Rapid City is Roamin' Around, located downtown.
- In a cabin, at a bed & breakfast, and more.
- Other ways of camping can include staying in a cabin at a variety of places, which can add a cozy effect to your night. If you want a homey feel, check out a bed & breakfast that offers personalized service and a local who will help you figure out your day if you'd like.
So what if you haven't done any of this, you just landed in Rapid City Regional Airport, and you have no idea where to go or what to do and the panic starts setting in? No problem! Just take a car over to the Black Hills Visitor Information Center off of I-90 to plan out day one until you head back home. We have a staff waiting to answer any and all questions and are supplied with South Dakota maps in French, German, Spanish, and more!
Adapting to the Black Hills and Badlands area:
- Use a map! Do not rely on your GPS, as the roads used can take longer and sometimes the place you typed in will not be your actual destination! Maps can become cumbersome, so make sure to stop into almost any local business, especially a visitor center, and pick up a custom-made Black Hills and Badlands map.
- Talk to the front desk staff at your hotel. Chances are, they're locals and have lived here for a while, and can offer special information about sites that aren't on some maps, but are just as important.
- Learn what wildlife are around the area. We do have rattlesnakes in some areas, but we also have adorable bunnies. It's a good idea to look up what animals you will see in the area, as well as safety precautions since all wildlife are WILD, and need to be given respect and space. Here's a link for learning about the little critters you may run across: http://gfp.sd.gov/wildlife/critters/default.aspx
Your health and safety, everyone's first priority:
- Drink water, water, and more water. This area can get hot, and staying hydrated is key. Start drinking water even before you fly, which will also help with jet lag. Drink at least three liters in the 24 hours before you board your flight. And make sure to not let yourself get thirsty.
- Pack some ciprofloxacin (aka Cipro). This miracle antibiotic can be used to treat all sorts of problems from an upset stomach to a bladder infection.
- Neosporin and Band-Aids are also a good idea as they can fight off infection in open cuts or any sort of rash or skin irritation that you may encounter when taking a hike.
Making connections and chatting up the locals:
- Learn some of the local language. It can be helpful when wanting something specifically and will give you more confidence on where you are visiting.
- Don't just seek out conversation with your peers. Some of the best connections made are with the young and old alike.
Electronics and your vacation:
- If you are carrying a laptop, try to keep it light—or consider investing in a tablet. They are less bulky and can still help you keep connected with friends and family members back home, while having access to online research tools and camera/video options during your visit.
- Know this: ABC—Always Be Charging. Wherever and whenever, charge your electronics, especially your phone. This means that you won't be left without the perfect picture because your camera or phone died.
- Find out what adapters you need, as the outlets here can be different than abroad.
Do's & don't's and then you're done!
- Do tip for good service.
- Tipping is customary in the United States and servers make up the majority of their wages through tips. Average tipping rates are usually around 15%, and can range between 20-25% for exceptional service.
- Do be on time:
- In the United States, we expect punctuality and it is considered to be rude if you are late, so make sure you arrive a few minutes early or meet someone when they expect you to. This applies to any tours or reservations you may have pre-arranged.
- Don't assume you can smoke anywhere:
- Here we have anti-smoking measures in place and certain cities and states have stricter measures than others. Look for designated smoking areas as well as signs indicating no-smoking zones near building entrances.
- Don't disregard traffic signs and rules:
- Outside of the United States, some stop lights and "No Parking" signs can be suggestions for drivers, but here they are well-enforced rules. Also, remember to obey the speed limit in all places, for your safety and others.
We're more than happy that you've decided to escape to the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota. Wherever you end up and whatever you decide to do, you are sure to fall in love with our neck of the woods!
About the Author
Brianna is a born and bred Black Hills and Badlands explorer. Raised in Rapid City, she took a trip east river to attend South Dakota State University where she is currently completing a degree in Apparel Merchandising with minors in Marketing, Leadership, Event and Facilities Administration, and Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations. She can't sit still, so you'll typically find her wandering away to anything interesting that catches her eye, including exploring any nearby trail or climb, while always stopping to try all new food along the way. She is the Intern at Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association.
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- Total Rooms: 10
- Parking Type Description: Attached 3 cars
- Total Square Footage: 3,850 ($155.58 per sq. foot)
- Estimated Annual Taxes: $6,738
- Style: Colonial
- Baths: 3 (Full: 3 3/4: 0 1/2: 0 Other: 0)
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- Below Ground Sq. Feet: 1,000
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- Year Built: 2007
- Status: Active
- Fireplaces: 2
- Foreclosure: No
- Lot Area: 1.66
- School District: Saratoga Springs
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Amenities Bay Window, Ceramic Tile, Crown Molding, Fireplace Insert, Gourmet Kitchen, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk In Closet, Wood Floors
Appliances Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range W Oven, Refrigerator, Some All Negotiable, Washer Dryer
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Basement Finished Area, Full
Condition Superior
Cooling Type Central Air
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Heat Fuel Liquid Propane
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