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Sebastian Janikowski - #11 - K
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|Walbrzych, FL
|Florida State
|Years played
|2000, 1st round, 17th pick by Raiders
Report: Raiders reached out to Harbaugh
The Raiders spoke to Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh about becoming their head coach, but he said he wasn't interested in the job, according to reports.
Reports: Davis, Cable hold meeting
Raiders managing partner Al Davis scheduled a meeting with head coach Tom Cable on Thursday, and the two could sit down again on Friday to discuss Cable's future, according to reports.
Lechler would 'hate' to see Davis fire Cable
Raiders P Shane Lechler told PFW he strongly believes Al Davis should reconsider if he's leaning toward firing Tom Cable.
Report: Davis to tell Cable he's fired
Raiders managing partner Al Davis is going to meet with Tom Cable on Monday and tell him his time as the team's head coach has come to an end, according to a report.
Raiders' Davis mulls head-coaching change
We're awaiting word from Al Davis as to whether the Raiders will be searching for their sixth head coach since 2002, but it's clear the team's managing partner is seriously considering making yet another change.
Report: Raiders likely to fire Cable
He probably will not be sent packing Monday, but a report indicates the Raiders will likely fire head coach Tom Cable in the near future.
Heyward-Bey fails to silence critics in Year One
Raiders rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey will head into his first full offseason having failed to silence skeptics that mocked Oakland for selecting him with the seventh overall pick in April's draft.
Janikowski kicked a 40-yard field goal in overtime - one of his four in the game - to give the Raiders a 26-23 win over Jacksonville on Sunday.||||||| Janikowski is 14 for 15 on the season, missing only a 64-yard attempt at the end of regulation Sunday.
Janikowski injured his groin on a kickoff last week in Arizona.||||||| Janikowski has been cleared to practice but the Raiders say they might be tempted to hold him out the remainder of the preseason.
Janikowski kicked a team-record six field goals, Shane Lechler had an 80-yard punt and neutralized ace returner Devin Hester and the Raiders took advantage of three interceptions from Chicago's Caleb Hanie to beat the Bears 25-20 Sunday.||||||| Janikowski made field goals of 40, 47, 42, 19, 37 and 44 yards to break the team record he shared with Jeff Jaeger. Janikowski has made 22 of 24 field goals this season.
Janikowski will play against Denver after sitting out last week's game against Kansas City with a hamstring injury.||||||| Janikowski tied an NFL record with a 63-yard field goal in the previous meeting against the Broncos.
The Raiders brought in three free agent kickers for workouts Friday after Janikowski missed his second straight practice with a sore left hamstring.||||||| Janikowski, who tied an NFL record with a 63-yard field goal earlier this season, did not show up on Oakland's injury report Wednesday but has not worked out since. Jackson said Thursday that he thought Janikowski would be fine but backtracked a day later and listed the veteran kicker as questionable.


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Chateau Chunder, a new film about Australian wine
- Friday 26 October 2012
'The message says, Beware': Chateau Chunder
Chateau Chunder: A Wine Revolution, is the latest in a string of wine films - comedies such as Sideways, true-life fiction like Bottle Shock, documentaries such as Mondovino, A Year in Burgundy and the soon-to-be-released Somm.
'Chateau Chunder truly opens up the sluices at both ends,' declares the 1972 Monty Python sketch used to open Stephen Oliver's new film.
'There's a message in the bottle, and the message says beware,' Python's Australian Table Wines skit continues.
Yet, according to Oliver, it was complacent winemakers in the stuffy halls of Bordeaux and bedraggled vineyards of Europe that really needed to be wary.
Oliver charts the arrival of Australian wine on the global stage, from Python's 'Sydney Syrup' to world-beating Shiraz.
It also shows the fallout elsewhere, in what appear in the trailer to be clips of masked wine militants in southern France cracking open vats of wine.
Although far from new, Languedoc-Roussillon saw a spate of attacks on foreign wine installations in the early part of this century, as Australia overtook France to be the leading wine supplier to the UK.
'It's the biggest question in the history of wine,' says Rebecca Front, of comedy show The Thick of It, in a voiceover during the film's trailer.
Her voice is followed by appearances from high-profile wine names, including Jancis Robinson MW, Oz Clarke and Robert Joseph. Alongside this, images of blokes downing frothy beers are exchanged for attractive young women sipping wine.
Oliver's film will be first shown on Australia's ABC1 channel on 30 October. It is scheduled to be shown on BBC4 in the UK on 13 November.


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Millennium Manor in Alcoa Open Memorial Day (UPDATED)
Alcoa has a unique home intended to last a thousand years.
William Andrew Nicholson is an 80 year old carpenter who built an everlasting home because he confidently expects to live forever.
It is a fortress-like stone dwelling of 14 rooms and was hand-built by Nicholson and his wife over an eight-year period. It is known locally as "millennium manor and "the house that faith built."
"It cannot rust or rot." Said Nicholson, whose keen blue eyes and white hair make him look like a patriarch in a striped sport shirt, "and if nothing wrecks it there is no reason why it shouldn't last a million years."
For the past few years the owners have had an open house on Memorial Day weekend. Melissa and I went last year and enjoyed it. I emailed the owner, but didn't get a reply, so I'm not sure if it's open this weekend or not. (UPDATE: owner Dean Fontaine responds in comments and says the open house is Monday, Memorial Day from noon until dark.) The manor is at 500 North Wright Road, not far from the Alcoa duck pond. Here's the Google map.
Knoxville firefighter and paramedic Dean Fontaine is restoring the home. He maintains a Web site with photos of the home and its builder, William Andrew Nicholson, who died in 1965. The press clippings include a 1939 News-Sentinel article and a 1957 Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times interview with Nicholson.
Dean Fontaine is an old friend of mine. We worked together when I was a EMT/paramedic years ago. I have another email for him, and sent him a note with a link to this entry. Hopefully you will hear from him soon.
Yes, there is always an open house on Memorial Day (Observed) every year. Noon 'till dark.
Dean Fontaine
Well, there you have it straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Thanks, Lissa, and thanks, Dean.


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The way we work is constantly changing. Isn't that what we're supposed to do – adapt and evolve to survive and grow stronger? Every company has its spiel, noting their flexible hours, great location, excellent benefits, and more. What else can an organization offer to stand out and show that they have an understanding of the needs and wants of happy and healthy employees.
With the hectic lives many of us lead today, and the increase in anxiety and stress-related diagnoses, sick days, special needs allowances, the plight of the physically and mentally sound employee contains a lot of demands/requirements for their employer of choice, and to woo these sought-after candidates that may be comfortable in their current jobs, your company must stand out and offer that something unique to spark that interest that says you're a good reason to make a change.
A new trend has hit corporate culture – napping at work.
The corporate world is catching on. We can't all be doctors, but do we not work as hard or deal with high levels of stress in our home and work lives? Hospitals allow for doctors to go into a room with beds especially for the purpose of getting a refreshing bit of sleep on the job, because they work long hours and must be fully alert and coherent when dealing with people's health and saving lives. It's imperative they provide what is necessary to avoid fatigue-related accidents.
Well, the time has come that companies are beginning to see the value in allowing their employees to steal away for a quick nap during the work day to revitalize their workers for better performance, less error and an increase in productivity. Even NASA agrees. According to their study, a quick 26 minutes of napping is proven to boost performance by 34%.
Ever wonder why we're falling behind other countries in productivity, good health and education? The average American fails to get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night. Japan, China, Spain and a number of other Latin American countries, are just a few that partake in the tradition of the siesta or midday nap. Post lunch, afternoon sleep is widespread among successful countries around the world, and America is slowly coming onboard.
A good nap of 20-60 minutes can be very restorative. The benefits include muscle growth, tissue growth and improved memory processing. Years ago, companies began incorporating exercise in their wellness programs by adding fitness rooms to their offices, contributing to the health and wellness of their workers. The midday nap is another asset that would sweeten the pot for qualified candidates, especially the growing number of Americans who are taking more of an interest in maintaining a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
The addition of this concept can only be an advantage to our society. Studies show that sleep-deprived workers cost business about $150 billion dollars a year in lost productivity. Nike and Ben & Jerry's are just a couple of the companies embracing the idea by building nap stations/pods. If just a 20 minute nap would do the trick and increase productivity, some forward-thinking companies will follow suit. Your employees are an investment. Nurture them, and they can take your business to new heights.
What are your thoughts on napping in the workplace? Please share them with us!