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I was upgraded to platinuim this trip so had priority check in and then we were ushered into a private room to wait to board the ship, it seems that Sapphire was running an hour late as she was alate arriving. OJ and coffee were offered in the room as well as the chance to pre-buy coffee cards, we did buy another coffee card as they were worth their weight in gold to us on the CB cruise.
By noon we were on the ship and eager to get to our room. Aloha 611, it is our very first balcony room and while I loved it, Dh was a little disappointed as he had paid the best upgrade possible when he bought the cruise and he was a little taken back by how small the balcony was and how covered it was. I already knew what to expected because of the posters in CC and actually loved the balcony. He wants to ask what are the most coveted balconies to have?? He saw some that were partly covered partly exposed and not at all as private as our balcony about three floors down, maybe the dolphin?? . We were right across from the laundry room 9what a thoughtful man he is) and right under the buffet. Laundry room being so close was great and buffet noise was non-existent , we actually ran up to the buffet almost every day around 4ish to bring a plate of cheese, fruit, crackers, appys to nibble on with a glass of wine.
We found the weather going down to be quite nice and we suntanning by the pool on the first sea day from 1-3 and from 11-3 the next sea day. Weather was quite warm and nice going down, going back was a slightly different experience LOL
Also being on this deck meant we were so close to the main pools as well as the adult pool, loved this deck but it did seem a little more rockier the last two sea days back.
Sawang is our room steward and he is the best steward we have ever had. We tipped him a extra $20 at the end of the cruise and made sure we filled out a "you made a difference" card for him. He told me that I kept the room so tidy it was very easy for him to do his job.
We did anytime dining and first night found a wonderful team in the Savoy. Roland and Belazs, window table 230 becomes *OUR* table for 4 of the 5 nights. Two of the other nights we sit in their sections but different sections. One night we eat at Santa Fe and have horrible slow service. We tipped Roland and Belazs an extra $15 each and fill out the *you made a difference * cards for them as well. Belazs needs to be promoted to a higher level.
Food on this Sapphire cruise was the best we have had on any of the Princess cruises. Prime rib on sail away night was one of the better Prime Rib we have had anywhere. Before I start sounding like a Princess Cheerleader, let me say the other Sapphire Princess food wasn't very good. Well the chef changed or got a whole lot better cause this food was wonderful. We had planned to do the sir charge restaurants (something we did on the NCL Spirit as an escape from their horrid food) but once we got on this Sapphire cruise, we decided to stay with the Savoy and such.
Food highlights the Prime rib, the rack of lamb, the Cornish game hens, the pot roast (we were both shocked at this, as my husband said, I didn't know Pot roast tasted this good), watermelon and feta salad (really really good order two), crab legs are gone but lobster was still going strong. I ordered the pheasent instead and dh enjoyed his lobster and prawns.
ENGLISH PUB LUNCH.....OMG!!!! This was offered in the Savoy twice on a sea day going down there and coming back. We had lunch there coming back and YUM!!! Steak and Kidney pie, curried chicken, bread prawns and chips, fish and chips, scotch eggs and salad, sherry trifle. I had one of the best steak and Kidney pies ever and Dh has a chicken curry so good I didn't get one bite. Glad we had a chance to try this. Very good.
Entertainment Sat Welcome aboard show with Steve Morris and the Sapphire Princess singers.....we skipped this, too tired.
Sunday First formal night champagne waterfall.... Piano Man in Princess Theater and later at saw Steve Morris at the Explorers lounge. We saw the early show of Steve Morris and he was funny and liked the fact in added music to his act. At club Fusion they had the start of Pop Star Idol or heat. Again too tired, saw some of Steve's second act but it seemed that he merely replayed his first act, word for word, it was funny but not worth seeing again.
Monday Piano man again as well as Steve Morris we saw some of Steve's second act but it seemed that he merely replayed his first act from Sunday , word for word, it was funny but not worth seeing again. Tuesday princess theatre had Alexander and explorers lounge had a 50 &60's rock and roll party with the Baby Dolls.
Weds Princess theatre had production show Do you wanna dance? And Explorers had Carlos Oscar......OMG this man is funny funny, funny, doesn't utter a single swear word and needs to get his own show. I laughed so hard I cried. We made sure we saw all of his shows. Loved his facial expressions. Thursday Production show in Princess theatre was I got the music Explorers show was Carlos Oscar tonight was the second formal night.
Friday they had a farewell variety show and the pop star final
Port days Puerto Vallarta we tend to go to PV a lot and intend to retire here one day, it was interesting to go as a one day cruise passenger. We grabbed a yellow cab from the main street for 50 pesos to the |Malecon and walk it then hike over to the River market then walk and spend the day at Playa Los Acros hotel. 4PM comes too early and we grab another taxi with friends met on the cruise, cab costs 80 pesos.
Mazatlan.....WOW interesting city, last time we ended up in the Golden Zone and the only thing we liked about it was finding a Macdonalds with timeshare salesmen free bathrooms.....those guys were everywhere. This time we grabbed a cab to old Mazatlan for about 50 pesos to the old part of town and walked around to we hit a local's market. I remember shopping here with my parents when we used to drive down and stay in a motor home. Husband loved it but was a little shocked by the pigs heads, while sides of meats, whole chickens. It was incredible. Found a small purse I wanted and was going to offer her 50 pesos for it, (last one I bought cost me 80 pesos) when I asked her how much she said 50 epsos and I gave her a 50 pesos note, she looked shocked I didn't barter. To be honest I stopped bartering as much as I used to, Mexico hasd been hit with a huge drop in tourism and they need our money. Walked through a lovely old church and then hauled an open air cab (50 pesos) to the Water Taxis (20 pesos pp) at Stone Island. Spent a relaxed day at Victors on Stone Island, 320 pesos and we were well fed with garlic and coconut shrimp (bigger then some of the lobster tails on formal night). Got back to the ship around 3ish in time for our 3:30 naps........
We took many 3:30ish naps this trip and I am worried that my first day back to work I will need my 3:30ish nap.
As we sail out the Captain comes on to alert us about the weather off the California and how it is going to effect us. He was patient, level headed and not once did I disagree with anything he was saying. He told us because of the approaching bad weather we would be sailing into 24 ft waves and would have to go very slowly. He was sorry but we were not stopping in Cabo. He needed to go as fast as he could now so that when the bad weather hit and he had to slow right down he could so so and still be safe and still get us back on time. I agreed with everything, especially since we had a 1:00 flight out that Sat. I saw most passengers nodding their heads but on man scowling, as I walked by him, I smiled and said, "better be safe then sorry"
The weather started getting rougher but was still nice but by the afternoon of the Thursday 9the missed Cabo day) it was rough, we were getting the last of the sun up at the main pool and I commented to someone about the rain, turns out it was the splash from the waves. It was getting rough then suddenly the sun was gone, the wind was there and it was getting rougher. Thank god for ginger tablets, I woke up quite a bit that night and at one point the bed was shaking from side to side. I give the captain and crew full credit for deciding to come home and miss Cabo. On Friday someone fell and hurt themselves at the pool. So slippery and rough. All the staff were great about it as were my fellow passengers. Anytime someone grumbled about missing Cabo it was quickly squashed. Must say this was the best cruise ever!!! We signed up for two more cruise credits.


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Is it freedom of speech or separation of church and state?
The Autauga County School System is under fire over religious spirit banners at football games.
The cheerleaders at Marbury High School use banners with Bible verses on them to pump up the team and the crowd.
But now a national organization is crying foul and the school system isn't backing down.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent Autauga County School Superintendent Spence Agee a letter after a Marbury High School alum contacted the organization regarding a banner from a recent football game.
"This gives the appearance of school sponsorship and endorsement of religion over non-religion or Christianity over other religion," says Annie Laurie Gaylor, President of the FFRF.
The letter asks administrators to "take immediate action to stop these religious banners from being part of school-sponsored events" and that "public high school events must be secular to protect the freedom of conscience of all students."
"We have done this forever," says Lynn Green who graduated from Marbury in 1979. She says Bible verse banners are staples at the football games.
Ed Bush--a local pastor says the school had nothing to do with creating the banner.
"The Marbury High School didn't support this. The cheerleaders--the individual cheerleaders wanted to do this by their faith to pray for their football team."
Gaylor doesn't think that makes it right. "These cheerleaders are acting on behalf of the school. They're supposed to be out there drumming up team spirit...not talking about the spirit of Christ."
So what does the school system say? Agee believes certain criteria make the banner ok.
"The banner was student-initiated, student developed, and it was produced outside of the school area after school hours and the funds used were not public funds."
Still, the FFRF says just because cheerleaders did it on their own time, they still brought the banner into a school sanctioned event. "It's students taking it upon themselves to officially proselytize during a public school event."
Right now Agee has no plans to respond to their letter. "At this point I have not responded to anybody's letter, complaint, inquiry, or opinion."
Last month, in a similar situation in Texas, a district judge granted a temporary injunction in favor of the banners. That trial is set for next June, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation does not think a ruling from any state would hold up in a federal court.
Superintendent Agee adds if a different religious group wanted to display banners at a ball game, they would be allowed to do so.
Parents and students at Marbury High School plan to hold a rally Friday morning at a church not far from the school.
They're also handing out T-shirts with the same Bible verse on them to wear at school.
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Create beautiful, six-pointed, paper snowflakes. Usa papel para hacer hermosos copos de nieve de seis puntas.
Create a clay snowman with My Art Workshop. Registration Required.
Haz un hombre de nieve de arcilla. Presentado por My Art Workshop. Es necesario inscribirte.
Decorate a box to keep your books in that you check out from the library. Limited to 24 participants.
Ponle decoraciones a una caja y úsala para tus libros de la biblioteca. Se limita a 24 participantes.
Join us for a variety of ASIC activities from the past. Acompáñanos. Vamos a hacer actividades ASIC de otros años.
Use watercolors to paint a beautiful piece of art. Pinta una hermosa obra de arte usando las acuarelas.
Come read fun books and make buttons to wear. Llega hoy y vamos a leer libros divertidos y hacer botones.
Make a journal using eclectic covers from old paperback books. Materials provided, but feel free to bring one of your own books. For grades 6-12.
Our knitting expert, Ann Myhre, from Knitty Cat, kicks off our 2013 fiber workshop calendar with a fantastic intermediate-level workshop for dedicated knitters. This 3 part, technique-focused class will expose students to not only a great pattern (mistake rib stitch), but also the craft of grafting knitted pieces together using live stitches. This creates an invisible seam that has multiple applications in the art form. In this three-night workshop students will create a faux-moebius cowl with the above skills.
Madame Defarge's Knitting Salon
Every Monday evening the Fresh City Lounge is open for freestyle stitchers to come in and enjoy the company of other knitters.
Freestyle Knitting, every Monday, 5-7:30p, Fresh City Lounge, no registration required.
Every Monday evening the Fresh City Lounge is open for freestyle stitchers to come in and enjoy the company of other knitters. After a holiday hiatus, our knit night relaunches with a fun night that includes a film presentation of The Tale of Two Cities, which features Madame Defarge, our knitting salon's namesake. We'll also serve up some hot tea and bread, and if the bread runs out – we'll eat cake. Viva la resistance!
Freestyle Knitting, every Monday (beginning January 14), 5-7:30p, Fresh City Lounge, no registration required.
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Netbooks are the hardware trend of the day. In other words, they're cheap and selling like hotcakes. But I hear through back channels that vendors are having trouble "positioning" netbooks: How do they relate to full-size, full-power laptops? Are they second machines for the frequent or occasional traveler? And so on.
Well, I have a suggestion: Businesses should consider buying netbooks and rolling them out as desktop replacements. I'm not talking about the Linux variety. I'm talking about netbooks running Windows XP.
[ The InfoWorld Test Center rates netbooks for business. See who came out on top. ]
For obvious ergonomic reasons, you need to shell out for an external screen and keyboard to make a netbook a viable primary machine (plus a docking station, if available). But think about it: The Intel Atom CPU is plenty fast for running Office, they're so small and light that employees will like taking them home, you can actually use one in an airplane seat, and they cost half as much as an ordinary notebook (and less than many desktops). If you're really pinching pennies, you might also think of a netbook as a BlackBerry replacement.
I realize there are a couple of problems with this idea. For one thing, although netbooks represent a loophole through which Microsoft will allow XP to be sold until mid-2010, that extension is restricted to XP Home -- which is not a managed OS and thus inappropriate for business use.
Clearing Microsoft's netbook barriers
Yet you can still get XP Pro preinstalled from the vendor. The catch is you have to buy a Vista Business license (or Vista Ultimate license, but that costs more) and ask your vendor to "downgrade" your netbook to XP Pro. All the major vendors offer the downgrade option for ordinary desktops and notebooks (Microsoft says they can do so until August 2009), but this option is just beginning to be available for netbooks, such as HP's Mini-Notes.
The downside is that downgrading is somewhat pricey. Usually you pay an additional $50 for XP Pro (as opposed to XP Home). But Vista Business retails for $300, so you're paying a premium for a downgrade. Kinda knocks a little luster off the ultra-low netbook price.


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This decorative box is perfect to stash party favors, gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins, or other pirate-themed trinkets in. Then you can use it as a prop for the Pirate Loot Treasure Hunt. The chest itself is a fun and surprisingly easy project for the party kid to help craft. To make one, you can pick up an inexpensive wooden box at the craft store (the one shown here measures about 9 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches and is about 5 1/2 inches high). Or, if you happen to have a cardboard shoebox on hand, you can use that instead.
You'll need:
- Hinged wooden box (sold at craft supply stores)
- Sponge
- Craft paint (paints with a metallic finish work especially well for this project)
- Tape measure
- Decorative scrapbook paper
- Removable glue dots (optional)
- Mod Podge
- Foam brush
- Decorative pendant and charms (look in the jewelry or scrapbook aisle of the craft supply store)
- Tacky glue
- Adhesive-back felt
|1. Paint the box using the sponge to dab paint onto the wood rather than spreading it. This will create a more antique looking finish.
|2. While the paint dries (it won't take long), cut pieces of scrapbook paper to decorate the box with. A fun and easy technique is to create panels to fit each surface, leaving a border of wood around and between them, as shown. You can even layer panels. If you want to try out your design before adhering it, use removable glue dots to temporarily hold the pieces in place.
3. Attach the paper pieces to the box using Mod Podge applied with a foam brush. Then seal the surface of the box with an additional coat of Mod Podge and let it dry.
4. For the finishing ornamental touch, glue the decorative pendant and charms onto the box.
5. Finally, attach a piece of adhesive-back felt to the underside of box.


text: Looking for an easy and creative DIY project? Look no further! Mason jars are versatile and work well for every type of wedding. From summer garden parties to elegant winter affairs, Mason jars can serve as vessels for everything from lemonade to tealights. The best part about adding mason jars to your decor is that they're inexpensive, widely available and easy to work with.


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By Marcus Osborne
We over at Your Straight Male Friends never claim to be relationship experts. But we are dudeexperts. We've got you covered there.
I have an inbox full of emails from ladies trying to understand the men in their lives. As I recently sifted through them, I noticed one particular question over and over again: Why do guys seems to vanish after a few dates? Well ladies-- sometimes it IS something that you are doing or saying that makes a man want to run for the hills.
Here are some potential early-in-the-relationship dating fumbles that set an alarm off for most guys. Stop yourself before you make one of these mistakes with a man you just started dating.
Ex-boyfriends will come up. And from my perspective, exes should come up. I've always found that knowing a little bit about the ex and why that relationship didn't work out is healthy and informative. You can learn a lot about a person by listening to how they talk about their former partner. But when that "talk" makes it obvious that you are still carrying a torch for your ex-boyfriend-- or worse, you show symptoms of stalker-like aggressiveness, you won't be getting a call back. What you should be getting is therapy.
Related: Top 10 Things Guys Wish They Could Say...
Sure, it's perfectly reasonable to want kids. But no guy wants to be sized up for fatherhood at the outset of the courtship. There's a hint of desperation in bringing up the topic too early. Even if you're THINKING about babies, keep it to yourself. Let me be totally honest here. Those first few weeks of a new relationship, men are thinking about two things: "Do I like and respect this woman enough to pursue a long-term relationship... and when are we going to have sex?"
Related: 3 Mistakes Women Make in the Bedroom
Parental introductions are a major step. Nothing puts the exclamation point on the statement, "We're a couple!" quite like meeting mom and dad. And most dudes are not down for that with just a few dates logged in. Don't push-- it comes off as desperate and manipulative, especially within the first few weeks of dating.
Some people can't help themselves. They just have to manage every situation. That behavior repels guys, in particular. Don't try to dress him, don't try tell him what to eat, don't try to get him to exercise… or to get a job. You started going out with him in whatever state he was in, accept him or move on. Don't fall into the typical trap, "He'd be perfect if I could just get him to change…."
5. Claim-Staking
You're not a couple until you're a couple! Four dates in and you're changing your Facebook relationship status? That sound you hear is the screeching rubber and a sonic boom as that guy cracks the sound barrier trying to get away from you. Have "the talk" about where the relationship stands at some point, but give yourself and him the time and space to enjoy the launch of this blossoming romance. It'll all happen in time. Or it won't.
What are some other dating don't's you have experienced?
Top 5 Truths About Women, According to Men
When You Should Treat a Man Like a Woman
5 Bad Relationship Habits and How to Break Them
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It is possible to view your library account online from any networked computer. Your library account will list checked-out materials, due dates & fines. You can renew materials borrowed from Case Libraries (Kelvin Smith and Kulas) online. However, due to our semester loan, CIM materials may not be renewed online (See our Borrowing Policies for more).
Library Account FAQs
The first time you access your library account you will need your library account number in order to create a PIN. For all subsequent logins, you will need the account number and the PIN you created.
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Hear live CIM concerts online at InstantEncore
Upcoming Events
CIM Orchestra @ Home
September 17, 2014, 8:00 pm
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Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra
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September 26, 2014, 8:00 pm
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Acentia, a premier employer and provider of technology and management solutions, announced today it is now a large business prime contractor on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chief Information Officer Solution and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).
Issued by the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), this 10-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a ceiling value of $20 billion. CIO-SP3 can be used by any Federal Civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) agency to meet scientific, health, operational, and information management requirements.
Acentia can now pursue opportunities with Federal agencies to provide a wide range of services and solutions, including: cloud computing, cybersecurity, biomedical information services, health IT, imaging, mobility solutions, software development, enterprise data management, systems engineering, identity and access management, ERP IT infrastructure, workforce management, and capital planning and investment.
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Mickey Lewis salutes loan star David Connolly + VIDEO
Updated 10:24am Monday 3rd February 2014 in Sport By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
MICKEY Lewis hailed David Connolly's class as the new signing gave Oxford United victory over AFC Wimbledon.
The veteran, who joined on loan until the end of the season on transfer deadline day, came off the bench to score a debut goal.
His precise lob ensured a 2-1 win for the U's, taking them back into the automatic promotion places.
Connolly was the first signing under Lewis, and the caretaker manager felt the former Republic of Ireland international had made a big impact already.
He said: "David Connolly's 36, he's got great ability and all that, but he's prepared to run in behind people to get the goal.
- David Connolly slots home
"It was the right run at the right time and he took it brilliantly.
"I thought he showed what a class player he is."
He added: "He's got a reputation as a really good player, so all the lads know that.
"But when they saw him in training for the first time it gave everyone a lift."
Results at the Kassam Stadium have been hard to come by over the last couple of seasons, holding United back.
This victory, coming a week after beating Torquay United 1-0, was the first time they had won successive home games since August 2012.
"It's a really big win," Lewis said "You can't hide it, the home record isn't great, so if we can build on that and keep the away form going it all bodes well."
- Mickey Lewis celebrates with his Oxford United players
Chairman Ian Lenagan has made it clear there will be no rush to appoint a successor to Chris Wilder, but if United can stay in the top three the momentum will gather behind keeping Lewis in charge.
When asked about the situation, the caretaker manager stressed his focus was much more short-term.
He said: "Just to sound totally and utterly like a complete bore, I'm just worrying about the next game at Bury."
- Match highlights via United's Youtube channel
The gate saw several hundred more home fans on Saturday than had attended Wilder's last game in charge.
There was plenty of vocal backing for the team, but also for Lewis personally.
"It was really touching and hopefully it drives me and all the players on," he said.
"The fans were absolutely brilliant all the way through.
"It was a great reception before, during and after the game.
"Especially when we were under pressure, which we were at times, the fans kept us going and we really appreciate that."
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Young Bevans gave a good account of himself, Newey with his goal, well done to him, was as solid as ever. Connolly came on and made a difference and I don't just mean his goal that was total class.
Probably the only negatives were Riggs injury, although a couple of weeks rest might benefit him as he hasn't been his usual self and Smalley, he really is low on confidence and I don't think it's the postings on here, he just doesn't have a footballing brain and I am not sure whether he has a future or not as a forward.
As Cheeky chap posted on another thread on here, the club could do worse than use Connollys obvious skill and experience to coach the forward players, not just the strikers. He showed movement and class that I haven't seen here for many years. They obviously need him on the pitch tho as his movement on and off the ball creates things, I know it was only a 44 minute cameo but he still has a turn of speed over shorter distances that makes a difference and catches defenders on the hop. I was disappointed that CW took Emile Sinclair to NTFC after pursuing him for us but Sinclair is still work in progress whereas Connolly is the complete package so thanks Chris, for starting the negotiations to bring him here, who knows he might last a season or too after this one and then stay as a coach, I believe he has some coaching badges. I know it was only brief and I am not one to get over excited but I do recognise skill when I see it.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Marc Gasol had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Jerryd Bayless scored all 13 of his points in the final 13 minutes, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 91-85 on Wednesday night.
Memphis, which won its second straight and 10th in the last 11, rallied from 17 points down in the third quarter. Mike Conley added 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field, and had six assists. Tony Allen scored 10 points, including two free throws with 4.8 seconds left provided the final margin.
Damian Lillard scored 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting to lead Portland. J.J. Hickson had 12 points and 13 rebounds, Eric Maynor also scored 12, and Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge each added 11. Aldridge also had 10 rebounds and six assists.
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DUNK CITY, Fla. – For the first time in its history, the FGCU men's basketball team will be showcased alongside eight of the premier college basketball programs in the country on Friday, Oct. 18, as ESPN has selected Dunk City as one of its nine destinations for its annual Midnight Madness coverage on ESPNU.
The event, which unofficially tips off the 2013-14 college basketball season, airs on ESPNU from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Plans are still being finalized, but Dunk City After Dark Presented by Coconut Point Ford (FGCU's event name for its Midnight Madness) is estimated to run from 9:30-11 p.m. in Alico Arena.
Along with FGCU, the other eight schools being showcased are: Duke, Kentucky, Syracuse, UConn, Memphis, Oklahoma State, New Mexico and Wichita State. ESPN college basketball analyst LaPhonso Ellis will be on-site to commentate, report and interview. Ellis, who was the fifth overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft, graduated from Notre Dame in 1992 and has been with ESPN since 2009.
In addition to Ellis being on-site, ESPNU host Matt Schick will be joined by college basketball analysts Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and Andy Katz in the Bristol headquarters. The trio will provide analysis and preview FGCU's upcoming season, in addition to other top programs in the nation.
FGCU officials are still finalizing the schedule for Dunk City After Dark Presented by Coconut Point Ford, but preliminary plans call for an introduction video, 3-point contest (men and women), scrimmage, player skits and the highly-anticipated dunk contest. The Eagles soared onto the national radar in March due largely to their polarizing and brazen dunks, earning the moniker #DunkCity and helping the team become the first-ever No. 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16.
ESPNU's whip-around coverage of all nine locations will be shown from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Segments of each school's event will be broadcast nationally. In addition to FGCU, Wichita State – which advanced to the Final Four last year – and New Mexico will also be featured for the first time.
Admission is free and open to the public; however, the FGCU volleyball team hosts Lipscomb earlier that evening at 7. Fans are encouraged to attend that game, and a special $3 discounted ticket is available for the volleyball game, which also ensures fans a seat at the general-admission Dunk City After Dark Presented by Coconut Point Ford. More details and information related to the event, seating and ticketing will be issued at a later date.
Midnight Madness began in 1971 by then-Maryland coach Lefty Driesell, who started the tradition with a team workout at 12:03 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 – which was then the first official day teams could commence practice for the season. Since then, the midnight start has morphed into a pep rally rather than an actual practice, including an emcee, music, dancing, competitions and giveaways for fans in attendance.
The event will lead into ESPN's return trip to SWFL for "Breakfast at the Beach," FGCU's home opener which is part of ESPN's 24-Hour Tipoff Marathon. The game versus Hartford will air live on ESPN2 at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and the Sweet 16 banner will be unveiled. Tickets are selling quickly and can be reserved by visiting the Alico Arena Ticket Office, calling 239-590-7145 or logging on to FGCUAthletics.com/Tickets.
For up-to-the-minute information and behind-the-scenes access to the men's basketball program, follow @FGCU_MBB on Twitter and Instagram, and "Like" us on Facebook at /FGCUMBB.
2013-14 men's basketball season tickets are selling quickly, and only a limited amount remain. New this year are mini-plan packages for all games, with the exception of "Breakfast at the Beach," and individual-game tickets are now on sale. Fans can reserve their seat(s) by visiting the Alico Arena Ticket Office, calling 239-590-7145 or logging on to FGCUAthletics.com/Tickets.


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They've been fighting for their lives, but on Saturday they got the chance to just be regular kids.
More than 60 children suffering from critical illnesses, like cancer and diabetes, spent the day at the South Oaks Aerodrome in Winterville, N.C.
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"We have a lot of families that because of medical bills, they just can't afford to go anywhere for a vacation or to have fun with their families. This is a great day to for them to come out and just have fun," said Roberson.
Starneisha Maye is mother of nine-year-old Anthony Mabry. Mabry's been battling leukemia since he was just two-years-olds. Maye says Saturday's event is about seeing her children smile.
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Brooklyn, N.Y. – Defy. Disrupt. Embrace. Erupt. Expand. Although these are not words one usually associates with academia, writer and visiting professor Bryonn Bain links them directly to "Hip Hop and Spoken Word," a new and innovative course he will teach this semester at Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus.
"I believe in the power of the word," declared Bain, a prison activist whose many professional hats include spoken word poet, hip hop artist, actor, author and educator. "The word has the power to change the world and to change ourselves."
Bain is a Nuyorican Grand Slam Champion and former host of "My Two Cents" on BET TV. He was wrongfully imprisoned during his second year at Harvard Law. He sued the police department and won, and later appeared on 60 Minutes and wrote The Village Voice cover story, "Walking While Black." Bain's one-man show, "Lyrics from Lockdown," tells his story through spoken word, hip hop and theater and has attracted large audiences. He has lectured and performed at over 100 colleges and correctional facilities across five continents. He will perform his show for entering freshmen on Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. in the Campus' Spike Lee Screening Room.
Coursework will examine the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts movements and the poetry of the 1930s to 1960s, using that as a foundation to talk about today's hip hop and spoken word. In addition to a discussion of the history and politics of hip hop, each class will be devoted to writing and performance. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Bain's "What It Iz: The Spokenwordical," a hip hop/spoken word remix version of the 1970s classic, "The Wiz," on April 23 at the Campus' Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts.
The three-credit, undergraduate level course will be held Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. Students can earn an additional two credits if they are cast in "What It Iz." Contact email@example.com or Admissions at (718) 488-1011 for more information.
Bain said a study of hip hop is necessary because "this is the verse of our time, just as Shakespeare wrote in the verse of his time. It is important for us to engage in a scholarly way in the language of each new generation."
Citing influential hip hop scholars such as Tricia Rose, Cornel West, Lani Guinier and Kellis Parker who taught him, Bain said, "Hip hop culture and poetry were initially marginalized by the academy rather than in popular culture. But these movements have come out of our own backyard and moved people around the world. If we don't take a closer look at them, then who will?"
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers just finished their worst season in more than 50 years. It's widely expected newly appointed Athletic Director, Dr. Tom Osborne, will fire Nebraska's coach, Bill Callahan tomorrow morning at a press conference at 10:00 AM. There has been plenty of speculation on who will take the new reigns, but many on the internet have penciled in Bo Pelini. Bo is currently the defensive coordinator at LSU, whose defense ranks among the nation's best. Bo was passed over for the head coaching job before by previous Athletic Director, Steve Pederson, but rumor has it Pelini's family prefers Lincoln over Baton Rouge and Bo would love to take the helm at NU.
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Roxy, the only brand with an all-women's unified snow team of freeskiers and snowboarders, is pleased to announce the first-ever all-women's ski and snowboard team film, "Labor of Love." The feature action sports film will be released this November.
"We're so proud to sponsor the first unified snow team, and a movie featuring the girls is such a great way to show our support," said Randy Hild, Executive Vice President at Roxy Global Marketing. "Our athletes are among the best in the world and their creativity and skill couldn't be showcased in a better way."
Over the past year, Roxy's snow athletes have toured the world together, dropping pillows in Japan, snowmobiling into the midnight sun of Sweden and riding their way through the southern hemisphere, in addition to Switzerland, Norway, Canada and the States. From language barriers and red-eye flights, to sledding through remote, snow-locked locations, the project has been a true "Labor of Love."
The film's stars include 2007 X Games gold medalist freeskier Sarah Burke, 2007 Women's TTR World Champion and X Games gold medalist snowboarder Torah Bright, 2006 Olympic bronze medalist snowboarder Kjersti Buaas and freeskiers Jess Cumming, Mille Windfeldt, Vanessa Coletta, along with snowboarders Tania Detomas, Erin Comstock, Amber Stackhouse and Alexis Waite.
The film was produced and co-directed by Roxy team-rider Amber Stackhouse of Misschief Films ("As If" and "Ro Sham Bo") along with co-director and cinematographer Per-Hampus Stalhandske.
"After eight months spent following the snow around the world, with the whole team working hard together, we have a movie that I am incredibly excited about and proud of," said Amber Stackhouse. "Pulling this together with one filmer and one team had me worried at the start, but I knew only Roxy could pull this off and have fun doing it!"
A select number of limited edition copies of "Labor of Love" will be available at Roxy stores, and will include a 24-page book of photos and first-hand stories from the year. "Labor of Love" will also be shown on the big screen with special premieres in North America, Australia and Europe.
The film will be available at Roxy.com and through VAS Entertainment. For more information, go to Roxy.com, and see the teaser for the film at roxy.com/laboroflove.
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The reputation of the Company's brands is based on different outdoor sports. The Company's Quiksilver, Roxy, DC and Hawk brands are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, and its beach and water oriented swimwear brands include Raisins, Radio Fiji and Leilani. The Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look and Kerma brands are leaders in the alpine ski market, and the Company makes snowboarding equipment under its Rossignol, Dynastar, DC Shoes, Roxy, Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal labels. The Company's golf business includes Cleveland Golf, as well as Never Compromise putters and Fidra apparel. Gotcha is the Company's surf-based European brand addressing street fashion.
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I've been attending baseball games since I've been 5 years old but last night's game between the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres was among the most exciting I've attended. The Rockies and Padres needed last night's tiebreaker to decide the NL wild card, which goes to the division runner-up with the best record, after finishing the regular season with 89-73 records. Their game was only the 7th tiebreaker in Major League Baseball history. Colorado faced likely Cy Young winner, Jake Peavy, but the Rockies came out swinging in the first inning. Not to be undone, the Padres Adrian Gonzalez's hit a grand slam off Rockies starting pitcher Josh Fogg, giving the Padres a 4-3 lead in the 3rd inning.
With the Rockies leading 6-5 in the seventh, Atkins appeared to homer over the left-field fence. The ball caromed off an empty wheelchair back onto the field, but was ruled a double. Colorado did not score, and San Diego tied the game at 6-6 on a Giles double in the eighth.
The Padres had plenty of chances to win it in extra innings, putting two men on the 10th and 11th and one in the 12th against reliever Matt Herges without scoring. The Rockies stranded two in the 11th when lefty Joe Thatcher struck out Brad Hawpe, the Rockies' hottest hitter the last two weeks, whom the Padres had already intentionally walked twice.
After San Diego took a two-run lead on Scott Hairston's homer in the top of the 13th, the Rockies rallied for three runs off Trevor Hoffman, the major league career saves leader, for a dramatic 9-8 victory that sent the crowd into a frenzy. "You can't point to any other factor than my performance,'' said Hoffman, baseball's leader in saves with 524."That's a burden I'm going to have to deal with.'' Hoffman gave up doubles to Kaz Matsui and Troy Tulowitzki, a triple to Matt Holliday, an intentional walk to Todd Helton and then a game-winning sacrifice fly to Colorado's Jamey Carroll.
The Rockies finished their last 15 games 14-1, only the 1960 New York Yankees finished better at 15-0, only to end up losing the World Series. Matt Holiday had a huge September, batting .367 with 12 homers, 30 RBI and 29 run scored. Equally effective in the late rush was Hawpe, who hit .467 with 20 RBI in the last 11 games, and Todd Helton .386 hitter in the final 14 games will finally get a taste at the post season. The Rockies bullpen, which has been their achilles heal in recent memory was much improved this year(2.49 ERA, .212 opponents average), and outstanding defense also keyed the Rockies' run. The Rockies committed a major league-low 68 errors and accrued the best fielding percentage of any team in major league history (.98925, slightly better than the 2006 Red Sox.)
America's pastime is better than ever and I cannot wait for the playoffs!
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It was sunny and 78 degrees in Philadelphia for the Phillies home opener against their rival Atlanta Braves. People were out and tailgating for hours. The old rag time bands were playing outside of the stadium and people were wearing their brand new jerseys mostly representing the reining league MVP Ryan Howard and all-star Chase Utley. The U.S. Navy came down in parachutes and fireworks lit the day sky with colors for the annual opening day festivities. Opening day in the major leagues is truly like nothing else in sports. Many people make excuses to take off from work or school and over pay at sold out stadiums all over the country in order to take place in this special American tradition. I went, with my dad, like so many others to Citizen's Bank Park to watch our favorite team kick off their season. Unfortunately, there was a disappointing result as Edgar Renteria's two home runs on the day ended up winning the game in extra innings. Although it was a decent start from starter Bret Myers, the Phillies bullpen is already showing signs of weakness.
But before this game, there was a rematch of last year's NLCS that took place the night before where the New York Mets took out the World Series Champions St. Louis Cardinals thanks in part to the 41 year old opening day veteran Tom Glavine. There were a lot of pre game celebrations at Busch Stadium for the champions. The Budweiser Clydesdales trotted out along with a motorcade of the all of the Cardinals led by hall of famers Stan Musial, Lou Brock, and Bob Gibson. Unfortunately for them, Paul Lo Duca and Carlos Delgado had other plans for the new season. Lo Duca posted 3 RBI's and Delgado put the Mets ahead with an early two run double.
Around the league yesterday another New York team made waves with their 10th straight opening day victory. The Yankees honored the late Cory Lidle, and then they went on the beat Tampa Bay 9-5 thanks mostly to an explosive offensive cast. Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi made their mark early and won over the tough New York crowd. Rodriguez struggled at times last year with the media, but with a leaner and his stirrups pulled up, A-Rod is looking for a new outlook on the season. Rodriguez's home run was credited to the fact that he hits behind Bobby Abreu, a specialist in hitting the ball to the opposite field.
American league rival Boston Red Sox didn't have as much fun yesterday. They were upset badly by the usual whipping post of baseball, the Kansas City Royals. Pitcher Gil Meche showed that he wanted to earn every bit of his club record five-year $55 million contract. On the other side of the spectrum, Curt Schilling displayed slower velocity in his fastball and a heavier appearance on the mound. "Physically, I felt fine. I just didn't execute and didn't adjust," Schilling remarked after being pulled after only 4 innings.
Another upset happened in Texas as the Pittsburgh Pirates stuck it to the playoff caliber Houston Astros in extra innings when Jason Bay hit the ball deep for a two run shot.
For the new look Cubs and their $300 million off season, the tradition of losing stayed the same. Lou Pinella or Alfonso Soriano couldn't bring good fortune to the only team plagued by a goat in the majors. The Chicago Cubs lost 5-1 to the Cincinnati Reds. Adam Dunn made Carlos Zambrano pay after he walked Ryan Freel on four straight pitches to start the game.
The Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle and GM Dan O'Dowd were handed good news about their contract extensions just moments before they lost their first game of the year to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies are trying to have their first winning season since 2000. I'm routing for them because I know that the fans in Colorado need to see a good baseball product badly.
"Win Twins" has always been a motto that I would rout for. And win was what last year's Cy Young winner Johan Santana did. But, most of the credit belongs to Justin Morneau, who went 3-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-4.
Big Ben Sheets was tougher than ever in his healthy midseason form 2 hitter debut. "Opening day," Sheets said. "I've got a sumo wrestler wrestling in my belly. I was nervous." That didn't seem to affect his performance at all as he rolled past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1.
Dontrelle Willis' lights out 6 innings accompanied by Miguel Cabrera's 4 RBIs and Hanley Ramirez's 4 hits and 4 runs set the table when the Florida Marlins destroyed the Washington Nationals. Fredi Gonzalez enjoyed his first victory ever as a coach while on the other side newcomer Manny Acta not only lost the game, but lost a quarter of his starting lineup before the fifth inning.
On the other side of the country, the 20 year old phenom pitcher, Felix Hernandez struck out 12 of the AL West champion Oakland A's batters and posted a clean shutout in his first appearance of the year. "That's as good as I've ever seen him - but in my mind, that's what he's supposed to do. He's got that good of stuff," said Mariners outfielder Raul Ibanez. This could lead to good things in Seattle.
The AL Champion Detroit Tigers pitcher, Jeremy Bonderman was not that fortunate. After getting roughed up in the first, his teammate Fernando Rodney allowed Troy Glaus and Alex Rios to make him pay for the runners he put on base in the 10th. Roy Halladay allowed just 2 earned runs on 6 hits in 6 innings for his first decent start of the year.
After many scares, John Lackey came through to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a late 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers, which spoiled another managerial debut. New coach Ron Washington will have to try again next game as he faces Kelvim Escobar tonight.
The blow out of the day was in Chicago where the White Sox got embarrassed by Grady Sizemore and his Cleveland Indians. Sizemore homered off of Jose Contreras on the game's second pitch. "You're definitely excited," Sizemore said. "I was a little jacked up there. The crowd was getting into it." The Indians haven't scored that many runs on opening day since 1925.
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Here we go...Free Agency has changed the draft dramatically since the beginning of the year. We have a much clearer picture of who wants whom. Here are the first two rounds complete with a couple trades. Hope you all feel this is fair to your team. This won't necessarily be a popular mock, and many of you will think some of these picks are ridiculous, so take it with a grain of salt. Please comment if you think I am an idiot or a genius...Thanks.
Round One
01. Houston—Reggie Bush, RB USC - What can you say? Reggie will add a dimension to this team that every team in the league wants. Houston can pick up OL help in FA and the draft is deep in OL talent that is their biggest need IMO. They could be best served by trading down, but no one will trade that much to move up to #1...though they are playing up the Vince Young is God thing in hopes that they can convince some team that they will take Young and force a trade...but in the end they take Bush
02. New Orleans—Mario Williams, DE UNC - They could still take a QB, but I doubt it till the 3rd or 4th round...they are the team most likely to trade down, I think...they most likely will take Mario Williams or Ferguson...Controversey alert**
03. Tennessee—Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt - They are a wild card to me...I can see them taking any of the QB's...They have the Chow/Leinart connection, but I think they are not sold on him...they have worked out Cutler and see him regularly because Vandy is so close...I think they like him a lot and say so...of course we never know what is smoke screen...but from the beginning we had the McNair as tutor to Young connection that seemed very likely when everyone was convinced that the Saints would take Leinart...they could also take Ferguson...or Hawk...or Huff...I think they take Cutler. Controversy Alert number two**
04. NY Jets—AJ Hawk, LB Ohio State - If it goes this way through the first 3, then it is very likely that Mangini and Tannenbaum take Leinart, but if they are really smart, they take AJ Hawk! He goes so far to establishing the Defense Mangini wants...plus, I think he is the best player in the draft, apologies to Reggie...Controversy Alert number three**
05. Green Bay—D'Bricksahw Ferguson, OT Virginia - I think they want Hawk or Williams or Ferguson pretty equally...but they will get tremendous help for their Oline if they get Ferguson...they still need to replace their interior line, but whoever is their QB, he will be psyched...they probably would love to get Huff as well...
06. San Francisco-Michael Huff, CB Texas - They would take Huff here in a second I think...they could take Davis, too...
07. Oakland—Vince Young, QB Texas - They take Vince Young despite having Brooks and Walter...there is so much upside here that Davis will be drooling, and Moss and company will too...
08. Buffalo—Haloti Ngata, DT Oregon - Seems like a no-brainer...they could be tempted to trade down, take a QB, or corner, but Ngata just makes perfect sense. If SF passes on Huff, he would be a Bill...
09. Minnesota-Matt Leinart, QB USC - trade #17 and 48 to Detroit - Speaking of no-brainers, Minnesota won't be the only team vying for this pick, Detroit might want it themselves, the Vikes might need to throw in their extra 3rd rounder to make this deal...I think Leinart is gonna be a bust, though...too bad for me, because I am a Vikings fan
10. Arizona—Vernon Davis, TE Maryland - Denny will have a formidable offense as Davis is a one of a kind...he can do it all...he will help the running game as much as the passing game...
11. St. Louis—Jimmy Williams, CB VA Tech - Perfect pick for St. Louis after picking up Witherspoon and Chavous and Glover, they will get arguably the best corner in the draft...
12. Cleveland—Chad Greenway, LB, Iowa - I think Greenway is Urlacher II...he will be a difference maker...
13. Baltimore—Winston Justice, OT, USC - This is a great pick for the Ravens...Justice is a versatile and athletic tackle...they might like to pick up a more exciting skill guy, but this moves seems almost essential for them
14. Philadelphia—LenDale White, RB USC - They might want an LB or WR, but LenDale is perfect...he came from a system that used two RB's...White as the Power guy and a Westbrook-like versatile receiver type in Bush...plus he is a great blocker...White will be a difference maker in Philly...
15. Denver-Santonio Holmes, WR Ohio State - trade with Atlanta - they are smoke screening that they want a QB...they want Holmes!
16. Miami—Tye Hill, CB Clemson - They picked up old man Allen, but they need their shut down corner, and Hill is showing that he has the speed and hips to be that guy...his "stock" has risen a lot since the Senior Bowl and the Combine
17. Detroit—Ashton Youboty, CB Ohio State - Youboty is going to be a stud...big for a CB, he could have benefitted from his senior year (and so could OSU)...Detroit scores here, plus the extra 2nd rounder (and possibly more?)
18. Dallas—Ko Simpson, FS South Carolina - Dallas gets their Free Safety to balance their defensive backfield...Simpon is another guy who could have used another year of school, but I'd come out too if I were projected to go in the mid first round!
19. San Diego—Chad Jackson, WR Florida - San Diego certainly will pick a WR in the draft, and if Jackson is available, they will certainly take him (or Holmes)
20. Kansas City—Gabe Watson, DT Michigan - I think KC will solidify the Dline first and go for a big WR second...
21. New England—Deangelo Williams, RB Memphis - NE could take an LB, but they also need an RB and Williams is easily the BPA here...
22. Denver-Broderick Bunkley, DT FSU - Steal! Bunkley is a perfect fit on the Denver D-line...it is a need and maybe BPA...
23. Tampa Bay—Marcus McNeil, OT Auburn - maybe we're looking at another steal here...Dallas needs Oline help, so he could be gone...but he will be a major help for Simms and Cadilac if they get him...
24. Cincinnati—Tamba Hali, DE Penn State - Hali is not their biggest need, but he may be BPA here and will be an excellent addition to their Dline...
25. NY Giants—Ernie Sims, LB FSU - Sims is going to be a great LB...think Derrick Brooks II
26. Chicago—Leonard Pope, TE Georgia - Seems like a no brainer...Pope will be better than adding another WR...he will be a huge addition to Da Bears Offense...
27. Carolina—Lawrence Maroney, RB Minnesota - mild steal here...only question is this nagging Hamstring issue, but he has shown he can catch the ball in his workout, and we know about his ability to run and block...Carolina could be back in the Super Bowl...
28. Jacksonville—DeMeco Ryans, LB Alabama - This could change if the Jags get Arrington...but Ryans is gonna be great...
29. NY Jets-Antonio Cromartie, CB FSU - from Denver via Atlanta - If Cromartie played last year, he would be the top corner, IMO...he has checked out medically and will be a difference maker for the Jets D...they need to replace Law
30. Indianapolis—Brian Calhoun, RB Wisconsin - Edgerin who?
31. Seattle-Mathias Kiwanuka, DE BC - Abraham what?
32. Pittsburgh—Sinorice Moss, WR Miami - Randle El which?
Round Two
Watching the Winter Olympics has brought the issue of nationalism to the forefront of my mind. (It's also brought to mind just how amazing the physical prowess of all of these athletes really is! It would have taken me a good portion of the day to do what those cross-country skiers did in 1 hour! I digress…)
The stories of the athletes representing the red, the white, and the blue are heavily profiled in NBC's coverage, while their wins are trumpeted from the mountains, and the heartbreak of their losses resounds across the plains.
This is not to say that America is alone in her pride, in her possessiveness, in her pursuit of gold. Each population is focused on the athletes from their borders. It makes sense, right?
What does it mean though? Does it make a country better than others if their athletes earn more medals? Does it earn a nation a free pass and trip to Heaven, far away from the nearly depleted planet we call home? Does it make it harder to go to war against countries that we race alongside and against?
I'd like to see a change in consciousness, a mental shift that creates a unified planet. Where borders are disregarded, and race, nationality, color of skin and language are of no importance. Where we think of one another as neighbors, friends, and co-inhabitants of our place in space. Where no person can be "illegal" because they're from somewhere else, where resources are equitably divided, everyone has enough to eat, and we start working together to solve the environmental crisis we now find ourselves in. Where the spirit of the Olympics is not saved for two weeks every two years, but every day.
Though globalism (not to be confused with globalization) may sound like a lofty ideal, it would be foolish to treat it like a great idea that's not attainable. It must be attainable. We must start caring about every life, not just every American life. Other countries must do the same, and it has to happen soon.
In the prophetic words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "We can live together as brothers, or we can die together as fools".
Alright, the Super Bowl is complete…and next we turn our attention to the NFL Draft. As a fan of both college and pro football, the draft is one of my favorite times of year, tying both worlds together.
Here is my first stab at the draft. You can never really know what will happen until Free Agency at least, and after the Combine things become even clearer, but there will always be fun surprises for everyone on draft day.
In the meanwhile, we have 3 more months of speculation. Since it is still mostly a crapshoot right now, this Mock Draft is based on my perception of team needs and quality of players available, but only a few situations are based on assumed free agency movement. My assessment of the draft changes almost daily, based on seeing more video and engaging in further discussion about teams and players.
Please feel free to post your comments or even post your own picture of how you feel the draft will turn out. I love to hear what others have to say…Thanks for whatever you may have to contribute!
1. Houston Texans—Reggie Bush, RB USC: What can you say? Reggie will add a dimension to this team that every team in the league wants. Houston can pick up OL help in FA and the draft is deep in OL talent that is their biggest need IMO.
2. New Orleans Saints—Matt Leinart, QB USC: I like Vince Young better, but I think The Saints will want a "pro style" QB in the NFC South, because teams there already have prepared for a "running QB"...that said, I think Leinart will struggle and I am not convinced of his toughness...but he is still a worthwhile pick this year. They should try to trade down IMO, though.
3. Tennessee Titans—Vince Young, QB Texas: Tennessee will have to jump at this opportunity, though Ferguson would be a worthy pick here, too. I think The Titans score here, as I think Young understands how to wait in the pocket and throw first, but can run as well as anyone in the league...I am not worried about his "throwing motion", Young is a true leader and will be a great pro.
4. NY Jets—D'Brickshaw Ferguson, OT Virginia: I like Ferguson for The Jets. There biggest problem last year, despite the quarterback problems, was their horrible OL play...they will be fine with Chad...he will be in good shape next year with a little protection...they certainly could use Mario Williams though, because I am sure they will have to let Abraham go due to cap hell.
5. Green Bay Packers—AJ Hawk, OLB Ohio State: I think Green Bay's LB play is worse than their pass rush, but again, Mario Williams will be just as good a choice as Hawk. They could go either way.
6. Oakland Raiders—Mario Williams, DE NC State: I think the Raiders would be satisfied with either Williams or Hawk...depending on Green Bay's choice, and of course the coin flip with San Fran.
7. San Francisco 49ers—Jimmy Williams, CB Va Tech: This is the best Corner in the draft, and he will start immediately. It is possible that they might like Michael Huff here, who will also be great, but I think the value is with the Corner rather than a Safety...though both are versatile enough to play both positions, but if they win the coin flip, they might pick Mario Williams.
8. Buffalo Bills—Haloti Ngata, DT Oregon: Seems like there is no other option here. Ngata can fill the large hole left by Pat Williams departure last year. They could go for Oline.
9. Detroit Lions—Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt: I am not convinced yet that Detroit will take Cutler, but most likely they will. Detroit could go for Huff, Greenway or OL, but unless Harrington dazzles Marinelli in the pre-draft mini camp due to teams with new coaches, they will take Cutler as he IS truly a worthwhile pick here.
10. Arizona Cardinals—LenDale White, RB USC: If Cutler is still here, I would guess Arizona would take him, but White is a perfect feature back in the Denny's Offense, and JJ Arington will be relegated to "change of pace back"...I just don't see the RB's sliding like some do.
11. St. Louis Rams—Vernon Davis, TE Maryland: Davis is simply a difference maker and will be able to consistently burn LB's with his speed and athleticism...not to mention he simply has GREAT hands, maybe the best in the draft.
12. Cleveland Browns—Chad Greenway, OLB Iowa: The Browns D will continue to develop as the right pieces keep falling into place. Greenway is going to be a star in the League and a cornerstone for the Browns D.
13. Baltimore Ravens—DeAngelo Williams, RB Memphis: Not many have been talking about Baltimore picking an RB, but IMO, Deangelo Williams is as well-rounded a back as there is. Almost exactly the same size as Barry Sanders, he has the thickness to anchor in his blocking against the blitz, has excellent hands and tremendous running ability, vision, and experience.
14. Philadelphia Eagles—DeMeco Ryans, OLB Alabama: I think the Eagles will go for an LB here, though they could look to help on the OLine, or at WR...but IMO Ryans is their best value.
15. Atlanta Falcons—Michael Huff, S/CB Texas: Atlanta scores here. I think ESPN is right in saying Huff could be the next Ronnie Lott!
16. Miami Dolphins—Ko Simpson, S South Carolina: Simpson would go higher, probably if he waited another year (or 2), because he is raw but worth the pick and it helps give this D a shot of youth...they could look for more help at OL, too.
17. Minnesota Vikings—Bobby Carpenter, OLB Ohio State: If the RB's are gone, the Vikes need to take the next best LB and that is Carpenter...he has the size, speed and smarts that the great LB's have, he suffers from being overshadowed by AJ Hawk, but he will be shore up the Vikes weakest link on Defense. If LenDale White falls to here, they gotta grab him to have a playmaker and some power in the offensive backfield.
18. Dallas Cowboys—Winston Justice, OT USC: I think Dallas will take OLine for the first pick and could go with the athletic Winston or perhaps McNiell or Justice...if Huff or Simpson fall to here they potentially would consider them at the very least.
19. San Diego Chargers—Darnell Bing, S USC: A little (or a lot) of help to the defensive backfield is important to this Defense.
20. Kansas City Chiefs—Rodrique Wright, DT Texas: DLine and WR are biggest needs, IMO. Wright would be perfect to anchor this line and allow last year's first rounder, Derrick Johnson to be the playmaker he is.
21. New England Patriots—Lawrence Maroney, RB Minnesota: New England solves RB issues for years to come. I hope that doesn't piss off Dillon. They could possibly take Ernie Simms, or if one of the other LB's falls, they could use LB help for the old-timers on that D.
22. Denver Broncos (from Washington)—Santonio Holmes, WR Ohio State: If Denver wins the TO sweepstakes they will obviously look elsewhere, but Holmes is probably the best WR in the draft. They could also go with a DT, but they do have another 1st round pick...
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—Hali Tamba, DE Penn State: Hali is a stud. He will be the next in line to replace the aging Simeon Rice. They could go OL here, too.
24. Cincinnati Bengals—Gabe Watson, DT Michigan: Their defense needs the plug in the middle of the line to make Thurman and Pollack effective. Watson's been falling because of a mediocre year, but his upside is too high.
25. New York Giants—Ernie Sims, OLB Florida State: Sure they had injuries, but those LBs were pathetic last year. Sims is the tenacious and speedy playmaker they need to compliment their pass rush. They could go with DT, OL or DB here too. They overachieved with a lot of holes last year.
26. Chicago Bears—Mercedes Lewis, TE UCLA: The Bears need passing targets, though I think they have some solid young WR's in Bradley and Berrian, but Lewis is an incredible talent that will balance this offense, and give them another outlet for Grossman.
27. Carolina Panthers—Leonard Pope, TE Georgia: The NFC Championship game revealed how much The Panthers need to have another target besides Smith. Pope will be awesome in the redzone, pretty much the opposite style of player than Smith, they get even more balanced next year.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars—Ashton Youboty, CB Ohio State: New England lit up the Jags Db's. This is their biggest need and Youboty is probably the best Corner on board. Maybe Hill or Cromartie would fit here.
29. Denver Broncos—Brodrick Bunkley, DT Florida State: Denver gets a stud here in a quick and penetrating DT to pair with Warren. They have tremendous depth on the DL, but here comes a higher quality player.
30. Indianapolis Colts—Taitusi Latui, OG USC: The Colts win big with a monster on the OL...Huge help for the run as well as those "protection problems" Peyton spoke of.
31. Seattle Seahawks—Sinorice Moss, WR Miami: Seattle gets one of the most dynamic playmakers in the draft with Moss. He will be able to be a returner and he will take over for Engram as he is getting OLD, and Warrick is a non-factor...
32. Pittsburgh Steelers—Antonio Cromartie, CB Florida State: Pittsburgh gets a true starting corner opposite of McFadden, as Ike Taylor is really a better nickel back. This will become an even scarier Defense.
ROUND 2 - coming soon
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —
Playing at Beaver Stadium in front of loyal blue-and-white fans would seem to be the last place where Penn State would have a problem with noise.
It turns out that support was louder than even the Nittany Lions offense expected, leading to problems for the up-tempo offense against Ohio State's front seven.
So quarterback Matt McGloin and the offensive line are focusing in part this week on improving communications when things get rough as Penn State (5-3, 3-1 Big Ten) looks to get back on track with a visit Saturday to struggling Purdue.
"We've tried to really work on that with the music, and with the loud noise during practice," O'Brien said Wednesday at Beaver Stadium. "It really starts with me and coaching ... we've tried to coach it better and be more detailed with it this week."
Some perspective might be in order first, though, between Penn State, Purdue and their respective venues.
Until Saturday's sellout crowd of more than 107,000 for the 35-23 loss to No. 6 Ohio State, Penn State had averaged about 97,000 this year — and that's considered low. Beaver Stadium can be one of the loudest venues in the country.
"Saturday was probably the only place in the country where at home you use a silent cadence," McGloin said. "We really weren't expecting that."
Contrast this to Purdue, which hasn't had a crowd at Ross-Ade Stadium larger than the 50,105 fans who showed up for a 44-13 loss Oct. 6 to Michigan. It was the start of a four-game losing streak that seemingly has the Boilermakers desperate. Coach Danny Hope might be under even more pressure to get things turned around.
The Nittany Lions are determined to avoid becoming Purdue's first Big Ten victim.
"We know it's going to be a tough environment going out there. They could easily have a few more wins than they've had," McGloin said. He was probably referring to the 29-22 overtime loss to the Buckeyes two weeks ago.
"We have to continue to move forward and match their intensity."
There's no real magic fix to communications issues. In Penn State's own loss to Ohio State, that miscommunication up front in part led to poor protection of McGloin, the Big Ten's leading passer (264.4 yards). That, in turn, disrupted Penn State's high-scoring offense.
So at practice, the Nittany Lions will continue to practice with loud music and work on silent counts. It was part of a broader problem of uncharacteristic unforced errors that tripped up Penn State against the Buckeyes, which also included penalties.
Right guard John Urschel said part of the problem for him may have been being too excited for the big game against the Buckeyes. He's not using any of it as an excuse, though.
"The burden is on us to get things done," Urschel said. "We need to make sure that we communicate with each other ... and make sure that we're precise about these things."
Actually, Penn State has been playing well away from home of late. After a one-point loss to Virginia in September, the Nittany Lions have built big leads in back-to-back conference road wins in October at Illinois (35-7) and Iowa (38-14).
Sophomore defensive back Adrian Amos said the leadership established by seniors like linebackers Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges have helped keep the close-knit team focused on the road.
"It might be easier for us away from home," Amos said. "You don't know anybody but your teammates."
NOTES: Tight end Kyle Carter is listed as probable on the injury report after injuring his left ankle late in last week's game against Ohio State. O'Brien said Wednesday that Carter was day-to-day and coaches would check later in the week on how well he could cut in the open field to determine if his availability. The 6-foot-3 Carter (35 catches for 441 yards, 2 TDs) has turned into a top target in the passing game. ... K Sam Ficken (quad) has been limited in practice in recent weeks. "We have had to monitor his leg over the last couple of weeks, so that's what we're trying to do here leading into this game, too and hopefully by the end of the week we will have a better idea of what his range can be," O'Brien said. ... Penn State has several players from the New York City area and New Jersey, which were hard hit by this week's storm. O'Brien said he thinks the families of players from those areas are doing OK. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who dealing with the storm," he said.
"It's a brutal deal." Penn State practiced indoors earlier this week and pushed back it normal media availability back a day to Wednesday because of the storm.


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Discover Vanderbilt's Newport on this delightful tour that has you visiting two of the grandest mansions ever built in the United States, The Breakers and Marble House.
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) established the Vanderbilt family fortune in steamships and later, in the New York Central Railroad. As the industrial revolution reached its zenith in the late 19th century, the Vanderbilts soon became the wealthiest family in America and chose Newport as their summer playground.
Departing the pier, you will first drive to Marble House. Completed in 1892, Marble House was modeled after the Petit Trianon in Versailles. Mr. Vanderbilt instructed his architect, Richard Morris Hunt to build "the very best living accommodations that money could buy". After nearly four years of work, and a total cost exceeding $11 million, the mansion was completed in 1892 and given to his wife, Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt, leading hostess of Newport Society, for her 39th birthday. This striking Mansion became the social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport's transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone palaces. You will enjoy the stories of the elaborate parties of the Gilded Age as you tour the public rooms and grounds of Marble House.
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