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Patriots players of the week
Tom Brady continues to rewrite Patriots record books and make his case as the clear-cut MVP in another stellar outing in the Patriots' win over the Bears.
Brady, Pats clinch another playoff berth
The quarterback threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns, and the New England Patriots locked up their eighth playoff berth in 10 years with a 36-7 pounding of Chicago on a snowy, blustery, bone-chilling Sunday.
Patriots-Bears prediction
The Bears' defense has carried the team for much of the season, and it will again in a win on Sunday, according to PFW's Dan Parr.
Patriots-Bears prediction
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain predicted 30 points for the Patriots earlier in the week, but with the weather conditions hitting Soldier Field Sunday morning, it could be a wild, low-scoring game in Chicago.
Patriots fantasy focus
Cold, windy weather and a tough Bears defense could make things difficult for the Patriots' offense and for fantasy owners who have reaped the benefits of their recent offensive surge.
They said it: Patriots Wednesday edition
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady spoke to the media on Wednesday to discuss Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
MVP Meter: Running from the backs
Only one running back, Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars, is ranked in our top 10 this week, and the top six players on the Meter are quarterbacks.
Patriots MVP meter: Week 13
Tom Brady remains not only the Patriots' MVP, but far and away the leading candidate for the league MVP award.
Patriots players of the week
Tom Brady had another masterful performance in his record 26th consecutive home victory, a 45-3 win over the Jets, earning him Patriots offensive player of the week again.
Brady, Patriots rout Jets 45-3
Tom Brady threw for four touchdowns and 326 yards in leading the New England Patriots to a 45-3 rout over the New York Jets in their AFC East showdown Monday night.
Patriots-Jets prediction
In the most hyped regular-season game in recent memory between two bitter AFC East rivals, PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain thinks the Patriots' home-field advantage will be just enough to beat the Jets.
No flex for Week 15 Packers-Patriots game
The NFL has announced that the originally scheduled "Sunday Night Football" game for Week 15, Packers at Patriots, will not be flexed and therefore will remain on NBC with an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
Patriots fantasy focus
QB Tom Brady might not match the numbers we've seen the past three games, but he is still a viable option. RBs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead, on the other hand, may struggle on Monday night.
Pats QB Brady named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Patriots' 60-second rant: Jets game teetering on 'must-win'
While the Patriots will likely make the playoffs this season, a loss to the Jets on Monday night would make them look like a one-and-done playoff team.
A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that Brady has received a three-year extension from the New England Patriots worth about $27 million.||||||| The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the extension has not been announced. The 35-year-old two-time league MVP was signed through 2014, and has said he wants to play five more years. By redoing his contract Monday, Brady also has cleared nearly $15 million from New England's salary cap. Brady currently has a four-year, $72 million deal with $48 million guaranteed.
The NFL has fined New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady $10,000 for an "aggressive slide" in Sunday's AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. The fine was announced on NFL.com.||||||| On a first-and-goal near the end of the second quarter, Brady was forced out of the pocket to his left. He ran for 3 yards but slid before he could be tackled. In the process, he raised his right leg and kicked defender Ed Reed in the thigh. Brady reportedly apologized to Reed in a text message. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to the Super Bowl.
Brady was 29 of 54 for 320 yards but threw only one TD and was picked off twice in Sunday's AFC championship game loss to Baltimore.||||||| Brady is 5-3 in his eight games against the Ravens, including the playoffs, but his statistics against them are among his worst against any team. The Ravens are the only team he's thrown more interceptions against (10) than touchdowns (eight). Brady's 49.1 rating in a 33-14 playoff loss to Baltimore on Jan. 10, 2010, was among the lowest in his career.
Brady was 22 of 36 for 284 yards and two touchdowns in New England's win in its regular-season finale against Miami on Sunday.||||||| Brady moved into second place in NFL history with a touchdown pass in 48 consecutive games, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas. And Brady became the first player to throw at least one scoring pass in all 16 games for three straight seasons.
Brady threw for 443 yards Sunday night, his second-highest total in one game, but the Patriots couldn't finish off a 28-point comeback in a 41-34 loss to San Francisco.||||||| Brady, who had 517 yards in a win over Miami last season, threw a touchdown in a 46th consecutive regular season game but was also picked off twice. If he throws a TD in his next game, Brady will tie Johnny Unitas' former NFL record of 47 consecutive games. New Orleans' Drew Brees holds the current mark at 54.


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I'll bet that at the end of the year, when you look at all the articles we're written on S & A, 12 Years A Slave will be the film that we wrote about the most. And how could you blame us?
But practically everything that has been written about the film, either by us or anyone else, focuses on the director Steve McQueen. However, there was a screenwriter involved as well and, needless to say, without the script, there would no 12 Years to talk about.
So it's rather refreshing to see an interview with 12 Years screenwriter John Ridley on the Huffington Post webcast, discussing how the film came to be, his collaboration with McQueen and how Django affected the making of the film.
But Ridley not only wrote 12 Years, he also wrote and directed the Jimi Hendrix bio-pic All Is By My Side, which was picked up for theatrical distribution by Open Road after its premiere at Toronto. And in the interview he talks about why he wanted to make the film, his approach to the subject, including the legal issues they faced in the making of the film, like the use of Hendrix's more popular music - a situation he calls "a win all the way around".
Ridley, who has occasionally appeared on MSNBC as a political pundit, is a veteran of the screenwriting trade, starting out writing some episodes for Martin back in the early 90's, and has continued on with a very long list of credits including writing and producing sit-coms, dramatic TV series and features such as Three Kings, Undercover Brother and Red Tails (so O.K. not everything he's written is a masterpiece...)
Uncredited Rewrite | October 14, 2013 3:27 PM
I've been a HUGE fan of John Ridley's novels more than his screenplays. So, it's great for him to finally get his recognition. You should read some of the interviews after the whole Three Kings debacle. David O. Russell really tried to screw him out of his credit, but def check out some of his novels.
AFRICIATE! | October 13, 2013 5:50 PM
Being a Screenwriting and Directing student, it is quite encouraging to see someone be successful in this craft. I definitely would look more into him and get inspired.... I do think the comment about all his works not being masterpieces is inappropriate and unnecessary. Let people get their credit without derogratory commentaries please.
Michelle | October 13, 2013 4:14 PM
This must be the most humble, gracious and honest interviewee I've seen in a long time, truly inspiring and beautiful to see both of these dudes' effervescent love of cinema and with Ridley, the love of the craft of writing and storytelling shines right through. Awesome.
Toronto Kids | October 13, 2013 3:24 PM
Very insightful...thank you for posting. Looking forward to seeing more from Mr. John Ridley.
JIHUDI | October 13, 2013 12:01 PM
This was a really dynamic conversation. Great to see the Mr. Ridley getting his due.

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The 2011 MLB Futures Game got underway with a bang in the bottom of the first inning when USA and Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis sent a 95 mph fastball by World and Atlanta Braves RHP Julio Teheran over the right field wall for a 1-0 lead. Teheran then sent the next three batters down in order. He got Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper to strike out while looking on a mid-90s fastball.
USA struck again in the bottom of the second to take a 2-0 lead. Royals OF Wil Myers grounded into a force out with men on the corners, scoring Devin Mesoraco.
Arizona Diamondbacks LHP Tyler Skaggs drew the start for Team USA and he allowed a double and a walk, but escaped otherwise unscathed. Washington Nationals RHP Brad Peacock had a 1-2-3 inning for USA before Shelby Miller replaced him in the third inning.
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September 28, 2006Albany-- It won't be long before cold weather hits, and now is the time to prepare you're home.
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Testimony continues in Sandusky trial
BELLEFONTE, Pa. -
A man testified Thursday that Sandusky called himself the "tickle monster" and embraced the then 11-year-old boy in a Penn State shower.
The alleged encounter, some 14 years ago, sparked an investigation -- but ended without charges being filed.
The now-25-year-old alleged victim told jurors Sandusky embraced him in a locker room shower, lathered up his back and shoulders, and then lifted him chest-to-chest to a shower head to rinse out his hair.
The first three days of testimony in the trial painted Sandusky as a man who used his position to gain control over the boys.


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NEW YORK — The NYPD is spending millions of dollars on a fail-safe satellite communication network in the event land line and cellular services are knocked out by a disaster.
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No one likes falling, but if you have decided to inline skate or elevate your level of skating, you are going to experience falls. Be sure to know the basics of falling down and getting up and then use the information below to get into the art of falling.
The Realities of Falling
Along with the joy, fitness, competitive and social benefits of your skating sport comes the harsh realities of falling while skating. If you accept these possibilities, you will also take the precautions needed for safe skating sessions.
- Falling backward is dangerous for your head, back, hips and tailbone.
- Falling forward is dangerous for your face and all of its related attractive parts.
- The best falls keep the body slightly forward, keep arms, ribcage and your precious head away from the surface and sit you down using one side of your buttocks and the thigh, not the fragile tailbone area, to absorb the majority of the impact. The bone in your thigh is the biggest, strongest bone in your body, and since it is supported by lots of muscle and connective tissue, it is your best support system in the event of a fall.
- Don't use your hands to help break a fall. Your wrist gear will reduce the chance of injury if you accidentally use the small parts to save the large parts. But always planning to use this method will just create a bad habit for the rest of your non-skating life - which can and will have falls in it, too.
- It is possible to hit your head and other important body parts in any fall - forward or backward, so always wear a helmet in addition to wrist guards, elbow pads and kneepads while skating.
- There are no great falling techniques, but there are good ones. A good fall leaves you conscious, alert, with nothing broken, major lump and abrasion free and able to continue skating. That is the plan for everyone who loves to skate.
- There are ways to prevent unnecessary falls.
Competitors Must Fall for Their Sport
Fall down a lot for your sport, especially if you are an inline speed or figure skater or any other roller sports athlete who may use minimal or no protective gear in competition. Falling is just like any other part of your sports training, and practice will make it better. Just bend your knees and sit down gently using some of the padding on your butt. Make sure that you are able to use some of that core strength your coach made you build to control your landing positions. Practice will help you relax, build your confidence and eliminate your fear of falling at the same time.
The Art of Falling
There are many ways that you can prepare for the fall. Falling is definitely an art, and like any artist you must work to make your falls safe, fluid and even graceful. That may seem like a stretch, but if you watch a speed skater or figure skater stumble, fall, drop, roll and return to their feet in one continuous motion, it is impressive.
- Go through the motions of falling without wearing any inline skates.
- Go through the motions of falling with inline skates on, but not rolling. Try this on carpeting or grass first. Then move to your skating surface.
- Try falling while skating slowly.
- Fall while rolling at a faster speed.
- Develop a sequence of repeated practice falls while skating.
- If you are a competitive speed or figure inline skater, consider learning to roll with fall, to prevent road rash or floor burn skin abrasions. The roll spreads the impact over a bigger area of the body. This technique is only useful for advanced skaters who skate at high speeds or do aerial content.
- Be sure to include a safe and quick return to your feet with each fall. You will need that skill for any competitive skating discipline where every second off skates will be very important to your event result or score.
- Appropriate protective gear for your inline skating activity is the first step of preparation.
- A thorough knowledge of the stopping and maneuvering techniques needed for your level of skating, the activity or the event will be important in preventing and controlling the severity of falls.
- Knowledge of the possible common injuries, like abrasions, and the correct first aid treatment for them is essential. Most skating injuries are very minor, but no injury should go without attention.


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If this is the case, what's the reason for it? Seems unprecedented to go a full two months without a fight. Did they really just throw the rest of their '09 budget at Mayweather? Or is it more along the lines of what Bob Arum said, that they promised the bulk of their remaining dates to GBP and GBP has become unable to provide them with acceptable fights? Are they planning on cutting back on boxing going forward? Anyone know anything? (Hype?)


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*TOP REVIEWER* Angeldoll on 8/29/2011 12:16:00 PM more reviews by Angeldoll
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine Eyes: Hazel
This made my skin look better, smaller pores, less congested and rested. I wish I could use this everyday. I will re-purchase once my sample is over.
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nadi1010 on 8/18/2010 3:45:00 PM more reviews by nadi1010
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown
Awesome mask!! I wouldn't use this everyday, but for a perfect lift-me up before a party, it's the best. I actually notice a VISIBLE change in my skin when I take it off...it always looks more rested and hydrated, even when I've pulled an all-nighter. It's drying, and you can only keep it on for 20 minutes, but it really does work. Try it!!
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Johnsae on 4/16/2010 8:15:00 PM more reviews by Johnsae
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
It looks and feels expensive....it glides on and is very smooth. Once it dried, I could see every pore on my face amplified (like it was drawing out the impurities). It takes a bit of time to wash off, but my face feels so clean right now.
I also like how they name it "temporary lifting mask"....they like aren't making any bets if it's going to work or not. Well, it seems to have worked for me, at least temporarily.
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PandaLdy6 on 3/12/2009 11:26:00 AM more reviews by PandaLdy6
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Other
I have HUGE pores and this mask actually tightens them for a while. It makes my skin feel super clean and soft too. I just hope I can get through the jar before it dries out. The salesperson told me to only use it once a week for 10-15 minues since it is stronger than other masks. She also said I can add water to thin it out if necessary. We'll see if I have to do that. So far, one of the best masks I have ever used. A little pricy but you get a lot for the money, I have spent so much money on stuff that doesn't work, its nice to finally get my money's worth.
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*TOP REVIEWER* dilllll90 on 2/25/2008 10:14:00 PM more reviews by dilllll90
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I just purchased the temporary lifting mask from MB. I am a big fun of MB and since I keep purchasing stuff they keep sending me samples so more or less, I've tried about 30 products from MB.
The rose-smell and rose-colored temporary lifting mask is among the few ones that I'd highly recommend. The smell is a little bit overwhelming as I have sensitive nose and allergy issues to certain aromas. It's heavy rose sweet aroma, the color is kind of peach-pinkish. I put it on for 10 min and it start tingling the 1st min. But not in a bad way like I put my tea tree oil on, more like I that I felt skin tightening up right away. So around 10min, the original liquid running mask hardened and almost became a clay. I washed it off with ease and voila. my jawline is clearly and VISIBLY improved. I can tell because I did the half face the 1st time.
I don't know how long the effect will last but I guess it's pretty temporary, but still it's a good thing to use before major party. it rased my jawline and made my face smaller and it doesn't do any harm to my sensitive skin. I think I'll use it regularly to see if this has long lasting effect.
Ingredients: Deionized Water (Aqua), Calamine, Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Starch, Egg Albumin, Sorbitol, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Rose Petal Extract.
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The growing popularity of Bruges, Belgium, may be due to the fact that it has a wonderfully charming design and an array of exciting attractions. The rich culture and traditions of this city may delight baby boomers looking for a fun and interesting metropolis to explore on their next European getaway.
Travelers who would like to take a stroll along Bruges' scenic canal can do so on the Groenerei promenade. According to Lonely Planet, this charming walking area boasts views of the city skyline and places to see the two canals merge together near an elegant bridge.
To grab a great local pint of beer, travelers in Bruges can head to the De Halve Maan brewery. Guests are welcomes to take tours to watch the production of the beer and sample some tasty brews from a striking lookout point on the building's rooftop.
Those interested in arts and crafts may wish to make time for the Lace Center that showcases local talents on this intricate craft, reports World travel Guide. Lace-making demonstrations can be enjoyed by visitors while also admiring the museum's building, which is a restored 15th century almshouse.
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Dell Puts Its Windows 8 Line-up Up for Pre-order
Dell is getting in early and opening up pre-orders for its Windows 8 machines.
After nearly 10 months of trade shows filled to the rafters with Windows 8 devices, we're finally going to see some of them in the flesh. And. with the Windows 8 launch almost upon us, manufacturers are starting to officially announce their Windows 8 wares. Today, Dell put two new XPS PCs and one Inspiron up for pre-order for folks in the United States and Canada.
The most interesting of the three is definitely the XPS 12 convertible, which folks will likely remember because of the Dell Inspiron Duo. The laptop features a full keyboard and the usual hinged display. Where it differs from other convertibles is that the entire lid doesn't swivel around or fold backwards. Instead, just the screen itself flips, doing so inside the bezel of the laptop. You simply spin the display and close the lid to turn your computer into a tablet. The base model ships with a third generation Intel Core i5-3317U, Intel 4000 HD graphics, 4GB of DDR3, and a 128GB SSD.
Next is the XPS One 27, which is a high performance touch screen all-in-one (AIO) aimed the creative enthusiast. It boasts 27-inch Wide Quad HD Display and an articulating stand that tilts the display to a 60-degree angle. The base model comes with an Intel Core i5 CPU, Intel HD integrated graphics, 6GB of RAM, and 1TB of HDD storage.
Lastly, there's the Inspiron One 23, another all in one. It packs a Pentium G645 CPU, Intel integrated HD graphics, 4GB of RAM, and 500GB of HDD storage.
The XPS 12 starts at $1,199.99 (both CDN and USD), while the XPS One 27 with touch starts $1599.99 (CDN and USD), and the Inspiron One 23 AIO with touch starts at $799.99 CDN or $779.99 USD. Additionally, Dell is giving the XPS 13 a boost with the addition of Ivy Bridge. It'll start at $999.99 in both the U.S. and Canada. You can pre-order today but you won't get your shiny new computer until after Windows 8 launches at the end of the month.
7skaz , October 13, 2012 4:22 PMBlahhh. Interesting to see all this backlash against windows 8 through the interwebz but it doesn't seem MS has really responded to it. That's why I think this is a conversion method. A way to convert everyone to windows 9 when it arrives. Like vista shook the ground and then windows 7 calmed the storm.
I really hope, whatever MS's tactics may be, that the core elements of what makes the windows operating system so great aren't lost through this transition. We strive for customization while maintaining a stable system. As other operating systems become more open and customizable like windows they become more popular. Basically, but modestly, other operating systems model themselves from windows core idea. (I'm not saying "copy", I'm saying "model", as in influence for the better.)
Take android for example. As android grew and matured it ultimately became more customizable and stable. You can do so much more with android now then you can back when it was first released on the G1. The core element being the "freedom" that the operating system gives in content and overall user choices. Windows has had this freedom for so long, and is what makes windows so great. But 8 seems like a step backwards in this regard.
Either way it makes me feel uneasy. I don't like the direction that windows 8 is taking the operating system. But that's just my opinion.
-4southernshark , October 13, 2012 4:40 PMMS seems to be on track. I will download Win 8 when it arrives.
The main issues strike me as meaningless since I can get it to work in "normal" mode.
Unlike Vista, this OS is faster and more responsive than Win 7.
The real problem with Vista was the bloat, which this OS supposedly avoids.
As long as I can turn Metro off, I am fine with it being there.
6skaz , October 13, 2012 4:51 PMSpeed is of course a factor in upgrades. But speed is not the issue with windows 8. Secondly, I think you missed the part about conversion. If windows 8 is a step towards the next windows, then there is no guarantee that the ability to "turn metro off" will still be present in the next installment.
I'm not saying you shouldn't buy or use the OS. To each their own of course. All I'm saying is to diffidently think about what steps and why those steps are being taken within this system.
2RealBeast , October 13, 2012 5:51 PMMaybe Ballmer shouldn't get a bonus at all if he can't figure out that there a lot of Windows users that are negative on many features of 8. He missed it on Vista and that was a dud that never got close to XP, which 7 just passed because it is good and people like to be able to configure their OS.
Every other OS seems to be the plan at MS. 8 will probably be fine for phones and tablets (or at least I hope it will since I'd like to buy a few), but it just doesn't seem to have enough upside relative to continuing with 7 as long as possible (like until 9 if it follows the usual good bad pattern), kind of like many did with XP.
4kdw75 , October 13, 2012 9:58 PMhydac7Windows 8 is just a terrible concept and touch on a desktop is a mega fail
Touchscreen on a desktop computer isn't workable. Think how tired your hand would get after a few hours of holding it up to a touchscreen. Secondly think how awkward it would be trying to work with your hand and arm blocking a big portion of the screen.
-1damianrobertjones , October 13, 2012 11:15 PMWhat are a few of you talking about? Windows 8 works perfectly fine with a keyboard and mouse... Have you even tried the product?
I use it day after day in work on a HP 8470p and I have ZERO issues. The sales guy testing has zero issues as he's working as he did before. The marketing lady loves the new interface and all the other 'shiny' elements and the factory manager is also happy. These people are USING the software and are all running it on non-touch devices. (By the way there are people that work with their hands for next to 6/7 hours a day and have no issues... they're called manual workers)
..Then again some people on the interwebs simply like to repeat what they've 'heard'.
3Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer , October 14, 2012 2:40 AMdamianrobertjonesHave you even tried the product?
Uh, yeah.
2alidan , October 14, 2012 5:16 AMtouch on a desktop isnt fail, however the monitors they have definatly are.
you need a monitor mount that would allow it to be horisontal when you are typeing, but allow you ro bring it closer and more flat when you want to use touch.
that however, adds about 2-300$ to the final cost because of the mount quality you need.
worth the price for the mount? if you have touch, hell yea.
worth it to an oem to put it in box... nope.
1belardo , October 14, 2012 9:41 AMunderwhelmed... oh, black versions of the iMac with a toy-OS?
0john_4 , October 14, 2012 12:49 PMTalk about cheap crap made in China, I will pass on Dell and 8. My next computer will be Linux or maybe OS X.
-1john_4 , October 14, 2012 12:50 PM27" Imac copy with touch so you can smear up your monitor with your greasy fingers. No thanks I'll stick with my mouse.
0damianrobertjones , October 14, 2012 2:26 PMjohn_4Talk about cheap crap made in China, I will pass on Dell and 8. My next computer will be Linux or maybe OS X.
So... even though Window 8 is just as easy to use as 7 you'd rather move to an OS that requires a bit more work or an equally 'store' based operating system where the hardware costs more? Logical? Not really. Plus what will you do with all your current software that'll suddenly be worthless?
0frombehind , October 15, 2012 12:06 AMI like the tablet thing that they have... the flip shell is a little weird though. I want to see something with similar horsepower, but more like a asus transformer prime... and about 500 bucks less then what dell is asking for.
I would totally go for a fully loaded i7 tablet with 256g SSD and 8 gigs of ram and a keyboard stand with battery for about a grand. When windows 8 tablets (still dont see the need for it on my desktop) reach this price point, ima get me one ^^
0john_4 , October 15, 2012 1:13 PMdamianrobertjonesSo... even though Window 8 is just as easy to use as 7 you'd rather move to an OS that requires a bit more work or an equally 'store' based operating system where the hardware costs more? Logical? Not really. Plus what will you do with all your current software that'll suddenly be worthless?
My 7 rig will stay my gaming rig but no new ones from MS and at least I know with Linux that there is no built in back doors for the FEDS, NSA co-authored OS that Windows is.
-1lradunovic77 , October 15, 2012 1:30 PMThere will be major disaster after October 26th with Windows 8 sale. I am expecting Windows 7 to sell like cookies.
0GreaseMonkey_62 , October 15, 2012 5:10 PMSo they gave the Inspiron Duo the specs it should have had first time around. It might actually be an interesting little device now.


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What's happening y'all. Let me preface this by saying that I know how talented and brilliant a player Chris Paul is. He is one of the most efficient offensive players in the game, plays great D, and can distribute the rock with the best of 'em. That being said, I have never liked him as a player. Of the many times I have watched him over the years, he has seemed listless and nonchalant in a large portion of those games. He often appears gun shy and will defer to his infinitely inferior teammates. To use tonight's game as a microcosm, he was outscored by Roger Mason Jr. Anyone who saw that coming is the reincarnate of Nostradamus. I don't understand how the leader of a playoff team can come into New York and simply not try.
Am I missing something here? He is widely considered the best point man in the league, but it seems he cannot stay motivated to give effort even when he is on an overachieving playoff team. I am not sure if this is the guy I want running the show at the garden. I would much rather have Billups mentor and mold our TD, who gives 100% every second he is on the floor, and spend our money on some big men rather than simply sign CP3. Am I the only one who thinks this? Will coming to New York perhaps kick CP3 into gear, and snap him out of the funk he has been in? Is he just that desperate to leave New Orleans? Am I asking too many questions, and this post is entirely idiotic? I'd love to hear your opinions.


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Believe me, it's just as hard to type as it is to pronounce, and my Spell
Check is none too happy with me right now. It means "Fear of Friday the
13th," and with the Halloween season upon us, I thought the usual double
feature might not be enough. We need a Be Kind, Rewind All-Night
Scary Movie Marathon! And what better slasher franchise is
there than the one that ignites para ... para ... oh, that word up
there! Prepare to be scared! (Thanks to
www.fridaythe13thfranchise.com for body count data!)
Friday the 13th (1980): Picturesque Camp Crystal
Lake has been closed for two decades. Oh, what the drowning of a young
boy won't do to ruin business. When the camp looks to reopen in the
present day, the new counselors are systematically murdered by Jason,
the ominous, hockey mask-wearing figure. There is a twist at the end,
and look for a young Kevin Bacon as the only cast member to go on to a
long and successful career in movies. Body Count: 10.
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981): There are no
future stars in this sequel, but there are plenty of victims. This time,
the killings take place at a camp near the again-closed
Camp Crystal Lake. It's like a game of horseshoes, where close still
scores points. Body Count: 9. Running Total: 19.
Friday the 13th Part 3: 3D (1982): Don your
special glasses, kids! Murder takes on a new dimension ... and new
victims! In this one, not only do hapless woods-visitors get their due,
so do bikers. Body Count: 12. Running Total: 31.
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984): Hmmm,
producers took 1983 off. Anyway, something tells me that there is
nothing "Final" about this "Chapter." There are more killings of more
kids who can't seem to stay out of the woods. Body Count: 14. Running
Total: 45.
Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985):
I told you so. Like New Coke, this reinvention may be unwanted, and
using Roman numerals isn't fooling me. Here, the action takes place at a
looney bin that calls itself a halfway home. It's where the 12-year-old
from the not-so-final last film, now a teen, is sent to live. Body
Count: 21. Running Total: 66.
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986): The
kid is released from the looney bin, and to prove how he can be a
productive member of society, he goes to the graveyard where Jason is
buried. Apparently, Mother Nature loves death in her forests, so she
reanimates Jason with a bolt of lightning. The action returns to Camp
Crystal Lake, which has been renamed Lake Forest Green. A new coat of
paint does not a new thing make. Body Count: 18 (did we peak in 1985?).
Running Total: 84.
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988):
More time off was in order, it seems, because 1987 went by the wayside.
During this downtime, filmmakers must have asked, "Why should guys have
all the fun?" They answered with a girl with psychic abilities, who
manages to "rescue" Jason from his watery prison in Crystal Lake,
culminating in axe vs. psychic powers in the woods. Body Count: 16.
Running total: 100! A milestone!
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989):
Anybody who's anybody knows that Jason wouldn't survive five minutes in
New York City, but we'll let that go. It's hijinks on the (barely) high
seas as teens aboard the SS Lazarus (get it?) are systematically killed
by Jason. Body Count: 19. Final total: 119.
At about 90 minutes each, that's 12 hours of movies, which is about 10
kills PER HOUR. Sheesh! Start around dinner and end around breakfast ...
if you can eat after all of that.
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Columbia, SC (Sports Network) - Lakeem Jackson scored a season-high 16 points to lead the South Carolina Gamecocks to a 74-69 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a non-conference tilt at Colonial Life Arena.
Jackson made 8-of-11 shots and grabbed seven rebounds for South Carolina (7-3) which won its second straight contest after dropping the previous two. Mindaugas Kacinas registered his first double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 boards while Brenton Williams chipped in 11 points off the bench.
For the Mountaineers (2-8), Jay Canty, Mike Neal and Tevin Baskin all tallied 16 points. Neal added seven boards and seven assists in a game-high 36 minutes.
The Gamecocks led for the duration of the first half until a Canty jumper gave the Mountaineers a one-point advantage with less than a minute remaining. Bruce Ellington hit a three-pointer moments later and South Carolina led 37-35 at halftime.
South Carolina was unable to pull away but used 7-0 and 9-0 runs midway through the period to take control of the game. Trailing by just three with six seconds remaining, Nathan Healy attempted a game-tying three for ASU but was off the mark. LaShay Page made two free throws to seal the win for USC.
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Pagan, Burma
The Kubyauk-gyi in Wetki-in (there is another temple named Kubyauk-gyi in Myinkaba) was built on two levels. The tower, of pyramidal South Indian type, is similar to Maha-bodhi, the two temples being probably contemporaneous. The inside of the temple is decorated with wall frescoes. Many of these were carried off in 1899 by Th. Thomann, who sold them to various collectors and museums in Europe.


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It didn't matter that Charlie App's Blue team lost in the annual Blue-Grey All-American Bowl last week in Tampa, Fla.
The New Dorp High School quarterback had the time of his life playing with and competing against some of the best high school football players in the nation, and his experience will be something he'll tell his kids and grandkids about.
It also helped that App, who led the PSAL with 1,993 passing yards and 27 TDs, had himself an impressive game, completing 9 of 21 passes for 140 yards and one TD pass during the Blue's (the North) 47-44 double-overtime loss to the Grey (the South) at Raymond James Stadium. His only blemishes were two interceptions in the second half.
"Just meeting guys from all was quite an experience," he said.
App, who saw action in the second and fourth quarters and in the overtime sessions, led his team to four scoring drives in the game. He was the holder on the field goal that put the North squad ahead momentarily, 44-41, in the second overtime before the South scored a TD to win it.
App also took home a couple of friendships, including one with North head coach Vernon Turner, a former Curtis High School player and one of the folks behind App's presence in the game.
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The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a loss - their first in nine games - but are looking to the St. Louis Rams for a good chance to get back in the win column and continue their run to the playoffs. For more on the 49ers, head on over to Niners Nation.
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Ever since the dawn of fandom, there's always been homerism. That's what happens when a fan is more literally what the term itself implies - fanatical - and has opinions that are based less in reality than the daily goings-on in Terry Bradshaw's head. The third string quarterback is always the favorite player on the team, the most physical specimen on either the defensive or offensive line is just looking for his chance to shine, and that sixth round wide receiver is going to put it all together and be something special someday.
All of these things are unrealistic, and something that every team's fans do. That isn't to say that being excited about a late-round prospect is homerism, it's just that a lot of the times, you see those players through team-colored goggles. Just hope you're not a Seahawks fan and you're sporting alternates goggles - you'll probably go blind from the hideousness.
Back on track, it looks like 49ers fans may be right about one of their late round prospects. Wide receiver Kyle Williams has had himself a pair of breakout games in recent weeks, and on Sunday, he had a 56 yard touchdown, showing off impressive acceleration and agility to get between some would-be tacklers and pile on the YAC on his way into the endzone. He also had a point where he rushed the ball for 25 yards and threw out a pride-obliterating stiff arm to a St Louis Rams player. In short, he was pretty darn good in the 49ers 26-0 win over St. Louis.
When the team drafted him, a sizable portion of the fanbase talked about how they were excited for the pick. There was a possibility of him being a punt returner, but he suffered some injuries. When he was healthy, fans begged the question "Why isn't Kyle Williams playing more!?" and the answer was pretty simple: "He's raw. He's new. We don't know what he can bring." But the fans kept on with this one, and after string of good games, they could be onto something.
He's shown good hands and decent route-running, coupled with an explosiveness on the field that the 49ers have lacked. All of those things spell out more playing time, and maybe this late-round prospect can be something special. Only time will tell, but the homers were likely more than homers this time around.
The San Francisco 49ers picked up their 10th win of the season on Sunday by shutting out the St. Louis Rams. They also picked up a playoff berth.
Quarterback Alex Smith was one of the offensive heroes of the game as he recorded his best start of 2011. His offensive and defensive lines made sure he was comfortable all game, allowing him to go about his business and not worry about the score.
Smith finished the game going 17-for-23 with 274 passing yards, 10 rushing yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a nifty 142.3 NFL rating. He also launched his two longest passes of the season, completing a 52-yarder and a 56-yarder. He averaged 11.9 yards per pass.
Smith is having a career season in 2011 and will be thinking about padding some of those numbers next week against a potentially iffy Arizona Cardinals secondary.
To keep up with all news and information regarding the San Francisco 49ers, please visit Niners Nation.
The San Francisco 49ers are heading to the playoffs following their Week 13 26-0 shutout win against the St. Louis Rams. the 10-2 Niners are looking forward to their first postseason since 2002.
One of the key offensive weapons for the season has been wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Sunday was another solid game for Crabtree, who finished the game with a touchdown and 96 total yards on four catches. That yardage number is helped along by a 52-yard catch, but was good enough to lead all receivers.Only Vernon Davis made more catches on a great day by quarterback Alex Smith, finishing with five catches.
The 96 yards were also good enough to be Crabtree's second-best game of 2011. He's only caught two touchdowns this season, but his consistency and ability to come down with tough catches continues to make him a solid pick.
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The San Francisco 49ers shut out the St. Louis Rams on Sunday to improve to 10-2 on the season and clinch their first playoff berth since 2002, but a far more noteworthy milestone was met and surpassed during the course of that game.
49ers running back Frank Gore passed Hall of Famer Joe Perry as the all-time leader in rushing yards for the San Francisco franchise. Gore entered the game in second place behind Perry's career total of 7,344, but broke that mark with a two-yard run in the second quarter.
It is interesting that in football, there is often no fanfare for events like this, particularly when records are broken in such a manner. In baseball or hockey, for example, it is possible to halt the game and have a small ceremony on the field to honor a personal achievement. On Gore's historical run, the chains didn't even move, seemingly just another run for a short gain.
It was much more than that, of course. Gore would finish the game with 73 yards on 21 carries and stand alone in first place on the all-time rushing list for San Francisco players with 7,396 yards. Quite an achievement.
Following the game, Gore seemed awed by his own accomplishment and had this to say:
"Yes it feels great. It is a blessing. I first have to say thanks to the man up above for letting me do something that I love to do and to have my name being mentioned with some of the guys who were here before me. I also have to give a shout out to all of my o-linemen that have helped me get this record. The ones who are here now and the ones who were here before. All of the coaches. It is just a blessing and I am happy. The main thing that I am happy about is that I get the opportunity to play in the post season."
Many San Francisco fans will surely be echoing his sentiment, as they're also thankful for the playoff berth. Moreover, they're thankful they've had a chance to see Frank Gore adapt and grow to become the all-time rushing leader for their favorite team.
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As has been the case all season long, the San Francisco 49ers focused on the rushing game to get things done - both on offense and defense. Frank Gore had 73 yards off of 21 attempts, while receiving targets Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn Jr. and Delanie Walker combined for 55 yards on the ground. Kendall Hunter didn't have the best day in relief for Gore, getting just four yards on five carries, but the 49ers didn't need him to.
While Gore didn't get his sixth 100 yard rushing game of the season, he did pass Joe Perry for first place in 49ers franchise history for rushing yardage. He passed Roger Craig earlier this season, and looked good against a Rams team that did nothing but try and stop the run. They continually played man coverage while stacking the box. Sure, they gave up 200+ yards to Beanie Wells a week ago, but do you think Steve Spagnuolo's gameplan heading into that game was to halt the power rushing attack of Wells? Not likely.
The 49ers dominance continued on the other side of the ball, too. This team will be remembered as one of the better run-stopping teams in NFL history - if there are people out there who remember such things. Their streak of games without allowing a rushing touchdown extended to 12 games, just one shy of tying the league record. The record is held by the 1920 Decatur Staleys, when they didn't allow a rushing touchdown for all of their 13-game season.
Steven Jackson was the last player to score a touchdown on the 49ers, but that was a season ago. He hasn't done it this year (he will get another shot at the end of the season), and he wasn't able to break the 49ers streak of games not allowing a 100 yard rusher, either. Jackson had just 19 yards on the day, while Norwood, his backup, had just 18 yards. The 49ers defende was just absolutely on fire.
Next, they'll take on the Arizona Cardinals, who rushed for a couple hundred yards against the very same Rams that San Francisco just beat. As such, they'll likely present a challenge, and will be threatening to break the various streaks with their rushing attack. That being said, the 49ers have played some very good running backs this season. They're not about to be intimidated by Beanie Wells, no matter you slice it.
The San Francisco 49ers had no problem wrapping up a playoff spot and a division title against the hapless St. Louis Rams. Alex Smith had one of his best games as a 49ers, and David Akers capped off the scoring with four field goals.
San Francisco was dominant despite needing only 16 first downs. This was thanks to big connections with Smith to Michael Crabtree (52 yard touchdown) and Kyle Williams (56 yard touchdown). San Francisco had the ball for 36 minutes and outgained St. Louis 389 to 157 yards. Smith completed 17 of 23 passes for 274 yards in probably his best performance of the season. San Francisco's defense shut down Steven Jackson with 19 yards, and forced A.J. Feeley to throw 12 of 22 for 156 yards.
Next up for the 49ers? Ensuring a first round bye, which they can do with three wins in their final four games.
To discuss the 49ers clinching the NFC West, head to Niners Nation. To discuss the result of the game with Rams fans, best to go to Turf Show Times.
The San Francisco 49ers are in total control against the St. Louis Rams. San Francisco has 15 first downs to St. Louis's six, has outgained the Rams by 250 yards, and have kept St. Louis from converting a single third down. A.J Feeley has thrown an interception and Stephen Jackson has only run for 19 yards.
Meanwhile, Alex Smith has had one of his best games of the season. Smith has completed over 70% of his passes and has had two beautiful throws. He connected with Michael Crabtree for 52 yards and Kyle Williams for 56 yards on two touchdown throws, and another intermediate throw to Ted Ginn Jr. and a Williams rush set up the fourth field goal for David Akers. San Francisco is on their way back to the playoffs.
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The San Francisco 49ers can't punch it in the end zone. But they are putting it through the uprights, and the St. Louis Rams are doing neither of those things, giving the Niners a nice halftime lead.
San Francisco was up 3-0 before A.J. Feeley was sacked by Ray McDonald and lost the football. The 49ers recovered deep in Rams territory, but Frank Gore couldn't punch it in the end zone. David Akers knocked in a chip shot field goal to put San Francisco up 6-0.
Alex Smith directed a nice drive before the end of the half, rushing for eight yards, throwing two nice passes to Kendall Hunter for 15 yards and Michael Crabtree for 10 yards, and a Frank Gore 20 yard rush helped set up another Akers field goal to put San Francisco up two scores before halftime.
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The San Francisco 49ers aren't facing an formidable foe today against the St. Louis Rams, so it's important that they stay healthy through this contest. Unfortunately, Patrick Willis might have suffered a pulled hamstring midway through the first quarter. Here he is clutching it during the game. (HT jose3030 of Twitter)
Willis is doubtful to return.
The 49ers do have points on the board to start things out. Alex Smith connected with Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis, Kyle Williams and Ted Ginn, Jr. to set up an early David Akers 36 yard field goal. The Rams have A.J. Feeley at quarterback, but St. Louis has only two first downs through the first quarter and the 49ers defense remains the best unit on the field. The Rams have to prove they can move the football down the field before the Niners can start feeling concerned about their hopes at winning this one.
To discuss the game with 49ers fans, head to Niners Nation. To discuss the game with Rams fans, go to Turf Show Times.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, and are hoping for a victory that would clinch their first playoff berth since 2002. San Francisco is heavily favored, and the Rams have looked woeful all season. A large part of making it to the postseason is beating the teams that you are expected to beat, which the 49ers have done an amazing job of in 2011.
If the 49ers can manage one more of those type of games on Sunday, they'll be playoff bound. That will leave the final four games of the season for securing a potential first round bye ahead of the New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.
We have all of the information you'll need for following the game right here.
Kickoff: The game is scheduled to begin at 1:15 PM PST.
TV Broadcast: The game will be televised on FOX KTVU (FOX 2). Your commentators will be Chris Myers and Tim Ryan.
Radio: You can listen to the game at KNBR/BONE, or at Sirius 92.
Odds: The Niners are currently favored at between 13.5 and 15.5 points, according to our friends at OddsShark.
Online Coverage: As always, your news and information for all things San Francisco can be found at Niners Nation.
Just about all of the analysis surrounding the San Francisco 49ers and their on the field product centers on rushing these days. Defensively, they haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher all season and have not allowed a rushing touchdown all season, the first team since 1929 to do that it for 11 straight games. They're two games shy of the league record for straight games of not allowing a rushing touchdown - a record that dates back to 1920.
But don't forget about the offensive side of the ball. San Francisco experienced a brief moment of worry at the beginning of the season when the team fell short of 100 yards for the first few games, but then feature running back Frank Gore rushed for yardage totals of 127, 125, 141, 134 and 107 in straight games. Gore was injured three weeks ago and didn't have any yards for that game. He followed that up with 88 yards against the Arizona Cardinals, but only had 39 against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving.
This season, Gore passed Roger Craig for second place in 49ers franchise history in rushing yards. Now, he needs just 22 yards on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams to pass up Joe Perry to become the franchise's leading rusher. Many folks are wondering how much Gore has left, what with all of the injuries and the like, but he's been on fire this season. It's only fitting that he moves into first place, he's been so great for such a bad team for so many seasons.
Gore will also be looking to simply out-gain Steven Jackson on Sunday. The two are always game when the 49ers play the Rams, and they've been battling for the title of best running back in the NFC West for years now. With Seattle and Arizona lacking a dog in that fight, the competition has become rather heated. Jackson was also the last running back to score a touchdown on the 49ers - last season. The team has gone 51 straight quarters since then without allowing a rushing touchdown. Can he get another against them?
The 49ers and Rams will meet on Sunday afternoon in beautiful San Francisco in a battle of two NFC West teams. With the regular season winding down, all eyes will be on the Niners as they attempt to rebound after losing to the Ravens on Thanksgiving. Fortunately for the coaching staff, the team is as healthy as they have been all season.
DOUBTFUL - WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
PROBABLE - CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), T Anthony Davis (ankle), RB Frank Gore (ankle), RB Bruce Miller (concussion), G Adam Snyder (hamstring)
OUT - LB Josh Hull (hamstring), T Mark LeVoir (pectoral)
QUESTIONABLE - DT Justin Bannan (shoulder), QB Sam Bradford (ankle), DE Chris Long (ankle), S Darian
Stewart (head)
PROBABLE - LB Chris Chamberlain (hamstring), WR Dominique Curry (shoulder), P Donnie Jones (ankle), CB Justin King (ankle), RB Brit Miller (hamstring)
The big news for the 49ers has to be Frank Gore's status being elevated to probable. The star running back will likely be at full strength on Sunday afternoon. In a bit of non-injury news -- and it feels weird to say because he's seemingly been injured since the 2010 Draft -- Michael Crabtree is absent from the injury report for the first time all year.
Sam Bradford has managed to play on a bad ankle and will likely suit up once again against San Francisco. With the Niners ability to get into the backfield, it could be a long day for the young quarterback.
The San Francisco 49ers haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher in quite some time. More impressive is the fact that they haven't allowed a single rushing touchdown all season, the first team to do that in its first eleven games since the Providence Steamrollers in 1928. They're the first team to do it in eleven consecutive games (meaning not from the beginning of the season) since 1970.
If the 49ers are able to continue this streak of not allowing a rushing touchdown for another two games, they'll match the record set by the 1920 Decatur Staleys - kudos to Eric Branch for that note - when they didn't allow one all season, which at the time was 13 games. That would be a colossal achievement to bring some recognition to a 49ers team that has stopped the run well for many seasons now, but were often overlooked.
Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams is a lot of things, many of which the 49ers probably don't care about. Their chief objective will be to win and secure the NFC West and their tenth win, while keeping an eye on the playoff seeding. But you can bet that players on that defense want to keep their great defense against the run up to par. The last player to score a rushing touchdown against the 49ers?
Steven Jackson, last year.
So the 49ers will be swarming him on Sunday, trying to make sure the game is in Sam Bradford's hands - providing he even plays. There is some things to note regarding Jackson and his "potential" to break the streak, however. Though he was the last player to score a rushing touchdown on the 49ers, he hasn't been scoring lately. He's got four on the season and hasn't scored one in four games. His last touchdown came when the Rams beat the Saints. In his last two games, though, Jackson rushed for less than 100 yards.
Look for the streak to continue against the Rams this weekend, despite Jackson's history against the 49ers.
The end of the regular season is approaching quickly and the San Francisco 49ers have their eyes set on the NFC West title and home field advantage in the playoffs. The team can take a big step towards accomplishing those goals with a win over their inter-division rivals this weekend when the St. Louis Rams come to town. Here is the full injury report from Thursday.
Did Not Participate In Practice: WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
Limited Participation In Practice: RB Frank Gore (ankle), RB Bruce Miller (concussion), G Adam Snyder (hamstring)
Full Participation In Practice: CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), T Anthony Davis (ankle)
Did Not Participate In Practice: DT Justin Bannan (shoulder), QB Sam Bradford (ankle), LB Josh Hull (hamstring), T Mark LeVoir (pectoral), DE Chris Long (ankle)
Limited Participation In Practice: LB Chris Chamberlain (hamstring), P Donnie Jones (ankle), RB Brit Miller (hamstring), S Darian Stewart (head)
Full Participation In Practice: WR Dominique Curry (shoulder), CB Justin King (ankle)
The big news for San Francisco has to be Gore, Miller and Snyder all continuing to participate in practice, even if it is on a limited basis. All three are questionable for Sunday's matchup. As for the Rams, Sam Bradford has missed a majority of practices since spraining his ankle, but many believe he should be cleared to play.
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The San Francisco 49ers and the St. Louis Rams prepare for what appears to be a one-sided matchup on paper. It might have gotten a little bit one more one-sided if a critical player for St. Louis doesn't play.
Sam Bradford has an ankle issue that might hamper his ability to play on Sunday. Bradford didn't practice on Thursday, which should put him at least at questionable status. With St. Louis's season ending outside the playoff hunt, it would make sense if the Rams decided not to play him and risk further injury to the future of the franchise. A.J. Feeley is getting the current first unit reps, which probably should delight the 49ers defenders ready to get back at it after a nine-ten day layoff.
In better news for the Rams, defensive end Chris Long didn't practice, but he says he's 100% ready to go for Sunday's game.
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The San Francisco 49ers welcome the St. Louis Rams to town in Week 13 with a chance to clinch the NFC West with a victory. The 49ers can clinch the division for the first time since 2002 with either a win over the St. Louis Rams OR losses by the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers are 13 1/2 point favorites over the Rams so I'd imagine they'd like to just handle their business on Sunday and move on.
The 49ers also have a one-game lead over the New Orleans Saints for the number two seed in the NFC. The 49ers and Saints do not meet up so their first tiebreaker is conference record. Right now the 49ers are 7-1 in conference and the Saints at 5-3. There are a variety of games with different playoff implications, so we'll make picks of the games that matter to the 49ers.
St. Louis Rams @ San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers are huge favorites and look to get back on the winning track against the Rams. While they could very well suffer an emotional letdown, it would be a surprise to see them come up short at home. PICK: 49ers
Philadelphia Eagles @ Seattle Seahawks: This Thursday Night Football contest features two teams that have stumbled around for much of the season trying to get the ship righted. The Seahawks usually play well at home, but considering their stinker against the Redskins last week, even that theory is out the window. The Eagles beat the New York Giants on the road but were then clobbered by the New England Patriots at home. Consider this game a toss-up. PICK: Eagles
Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals: The Cowboys head into Arizona with a four-game winning streak and a one-game lead over the New York Giants in the NFC East. The Cardinals are 4-7, but half there wins have come against the last-place St. Louis Rams. They did beat Philadelphia, but the Cowboys are on a roll right now. PICK: Cowboys
Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints: The Saints are not perfect at home, but they have come pretty close to invincible at the Superdome. This could get into a bit of a shootout, but I just don't see the Saints losing at home for the foreseeable future. PICK: Saints
On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers fought to a close loss against the Baltimore Ravens, but in one area in particular, they were thoroughly dominated. Every player on the starting offensive line - and one backup - were assaulted from the very beginning. Chilo Rachal, filling in for the injured Adam Snyder, was particularly beaten with regularity. In fact, a good deal of the pressure came from the right side, and that means Anthony Davis had a rough outing as well.
Davis hasn't played up to expectations, but he hasn't played too poorly, either. He was drafted just outside of the top ten in 2010, and was immediately inserted into the starting lineup along with fellow first rounder Mike Iupati. He has, at times, played well, played poorly, made no impression and made a very bad impression. The latter two are referring to his attitude. He has no locker room problems, or at least there are none reported, but he's been considered immature, probably because he entered the draft at just 21 years old.
He's been a guy who frequently gets into Twitter disputes, whether it be with other players or fans, and has quit the service on another occasion for one reason or another. His interview answers have never really felt as though they were really thought out, but he did have a notable answer in talking to the Bay Area media on Wednesday at his locker, kudos to Grant Cohn for transcribing:
Q: How did having a short week affect the game against Baltimore?
ANTHONY DAVIS: It didn't affect it. We went out, we played, and we lost. Get back to work. No excuses.
That's a fantastic answer to an easy question - one that would rarely reveal such an answer. It's likely that the "get back to work, no excuses" bit would appear, but the first bit is a rare bit of personal honesty. That being said, it's clear that it affected plenty of things from a gameplanning standpoint and, more than likely, Davis was affected by the short week and the long trip. The trip itself was a bad case of ratings-obsession by the NFL, and while it's not a total excuse for the loss, it had an affect.
Still - it's nice that the complaining and the finger pointing is left to a writer like myself, and the player is ready to assume responsibility and get right back in the thick of things.
The San Francisco 49ers get ready for what figures to be one of their easier contests of the year when they take on the St. Louis Rams. They are somewhat banged up, but should be able to play most of their essential skillmakers.
In fact, only one Niner wasn't involved in Wednesday's practice. Braylon Edwards had to sit things out today with a shoulder injury. Fantasy owners, If you have Edwards on your team, exercise extreme caution.
Adam Snyder participated in practice after he strained his hamstring, which bodes well for the Niner lineman to have a chance to play this Sunday. Probably the best news involves Michael Crabtree, who now appears to be off the injury report for the first time all season. Alex Smith could use a reliable pass-catching option on the outside to keep him performing at maximal efficiency.
Did Not Participate In Practice: WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
Limited Participation in Practice: RB Frank Gore (ankle), RB Bruce Miller (concussion), G Adam Snyder (hamstring)
Full Participation in Practice: CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), T Anthony Davis (ankle)
Did Not Participate In Practice: DT Justin Bannan (shoulder), LB Josh Hull (hamstring), P Donnie Jones (not injury related), T Mark LeVoir (pectoral), S Darian Stewart (head)
Limited Participation in Practice: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), LB Chris Chamberlain (hamstring), WR Dominique Curry (shoulder), CB Justin King (ankle), DE Chris Long (ankle), RB Brit Miller (hamstring)
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As the San Francisco 49ers look to lock up the NFC West this weekend against the St. Louis Rams, fantasy football owners around the world are scrambling to make the playoffs in their respective leagues, or shore up some feel good wins in a lost season. Owners of San Francisco 49ers on their fantasy team should have a few options to start this week, according to Numberfire.com.
Frank Gore: Numberfire projects Frank the tank to earn around 13 fantasy points with 79 yards on 18 carries as well as a few catches for around 13 yards. The Rams currently are dead last in rushing yards allowed in the NFL, so I wouldn't be surprised if Gore had himself a day and scored well above this this week. I like this matchup for Gore, who should be a solid start this week.
Vernon Davis: Many owners have been waiting for Vernon to have himself another big day, and this Sunday might just be it. Numberfire has him projected to earn around 6 points, though he has been playing a much larger role blocking lately than receiving. Hopefully the loss on Thanksgiving will shake the offense awake against St. Louis, starting with Vernon Davis.
David Akers: Akers has been rather money for the majority of the season with around a 84% field goal completion rate and six from beyond 50 yards this season, and is projected to score around 8 or 9 points this week. Weather shouldn't be a problem at Candlestick this Sunday, and Akers will likely get some serious action, so start him if you got him.
49ers Defense: The Niners D has been incredibly solid an consistent throughout the season thus far, and hopefully this week will be no different. Numberfire projects them to earn around 7-8 points allowing 21 points against, forcing almost two turnovers, and recording 2 sacks. Remember, the Niners have still not allowed a rushing touchdown or 100 yard rusher all season.
Alex Smith: I'd like to think that Alex is going to come out with a huge game after getting shutdown by the Ravens last week, but I don't have a good feeling he will. He's projected to score less than 10 points for around 170 yards and possibly a touchdown, and is going against the 8th stingiest pass defense in the league. Look for another option at QB unless Smith is your best choice.
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The San Francisco 49ers have essentially wrapped up the NFC West and are looking to clinch a birth in the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. With many teams around the league scratching and clawing each week as they attempt to improve their place in the division and wildcard standings, the 49ers should not have any problems in the final month of the season.
From weeks 13 to 17, San Francisco will face five teams with a combined record of 20-35. Of those 20 wins, eight of them belong to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will play the 49ers in week 15. Other than Pittsburgh, the team should not have any problems; they play the St. Louis Rams (2-9) twice, @ the Arizona Cardinals (4-7) and @ the Seattle Seahawks (4-7). According to Football Outsiders, the 49ers have the easiest remaining schedule of any team in the league.
It is imperative for San Francisco to not lose focus as the playoffs get closer and closer, but one has to like their chances against the weaker competition. No offense to Seattle, St. Louis or Arizona, but if the Niners can't easily handle these teams, they probably shouldn't be headed to the playoffs, anyway.
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The San Francisco 49ers will keep their gameplan simple on Sunday when they host the St. Louis Rams. From start to finish, the game should focus on stopping Steven Jackson and getting to Sam Bradford. The 49ers don't feel as though Bradford is a huge threat, which means getting to him early will bode well for them. They'll have guys out there who need big games: rookie linebacker Aldon Smith is always looking to impress, rookie cornerback Chris Culliver could use some more seasoning, Carlos Rogers can work on his hands some more and, all-in-all, that's what this game comes down to.
Steven Jackson will be front and center and the focal point on Sunday. The 49ers have become the first team since 1928 to not allow a rushing touchdown in 11 games, and that's a mark that probably means more to them than you might think. On Thursday, Ray Rice didn't break the century mark in rushing yards and came ever so close to getting that rushing touchdown, but was ultimately denied by C.J. Spillman.
Spillman plays in the 49ers goal line defense - the only time he sees the field on defense. After the play he made on Thursday to tackle Rice for a four-yard loss after the team had a first and goal at the six yard line, Spillman might have earned himself some more playing time on defense. At the very least, he might see the field more in running situations. The 49ers include him in their goal line defense because he's a sure tackler and is a perfect guy to have out there to prevent a running back from breaking a big one.
This isn't a game in which the 49ers are guaranteed to walk away with a win, but this is a time where they can let struggling guys like Braylon Edwards heal up and get some more playing time for players they'd like to progress sooner rather than later in Culliver and Aldon. San Francisco needs to be winning every game they can, as playoff seeding is suddenly a priority, but you can expect a lot of morale-based victory on Sunday.
Braylon Edwards has been disappointing for the 49ers, to say the least. On one hand, he's been hampered by injuries, and that's all quite understandable, but on the other - he was signed to be a number one wide receiver and he hasn't been that. If Michael Crabtree wasn't starting to come into his own over the past few weeks, the 49ers would be in a very bad place, especially with Josh Morgan on injured reserve.
The problem with Edwards is that the injuries have been constant, and that he hasn't been a help out there when hampered by them. The team is short on receivers, and are essentially forced to put him out there every week. When they took on the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving, there's no nice way to put it: Edwards was an extreme liability on the field.
He was only targeted three times, but that's not because Alex Smith was neglecting him. Edwards ran slow, lazy routes and gave up on plays. On the play that eventually went for an interception at the end of the half, it was certainly a bad throw, but there is no reason whatsoever that the ball should have been picked. On one hand, Edwards sort of gave up and didn't even go for position on the ball and on the other, he didn't even try and disrupt the defender. Hell, draw a penalty at that point.
You shouldn't draw your entire opinion of the guy from that one play, but it really put an exclamation point on his play this year. It's not that the phrase "gave up on plays," means that in the literal sense ... it could have happened for any reason. Of course the guy is injured, so, really, the solution is simple.
Sit him on Sunday. Don't play him against the St. Louis Rams - give Kyle Williams some more touches, see how that works out. Edwards has always been a receiver with phenomenal big play potential. If he's not 100%, he shouldn't be out there, especially against a team like the Rams.
The San Francisco 49ers are on the verge of clinching their first playoff berth since 2002, and some players are already looking ahead and getting prepared for the second season in the NFL. One such player is wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who spoke of his own health in a locker room interview Monday transcribed by the Press Democrat's Grant Cohn.
Braylon has been dealing with an injury to his AC joint in his right knee since the third play from scrimmage of the Niners meeting with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, causing him to have a surgical procedure the following week and miss six weeks of the season thus far. He also injured his shoulder a bit during the Redskins game, though it isn't as serious as his knee.
Braylon has been visibly limited on the field since his return, though he knows the team will need him down the stretch, especially in the postseason.
Q: With five games left in the regular season and then the playoffs, what's the goal? To get to that spot where you can be a contributor in January?
EDWARDS: My plan is more the playoffs. We can pretty much wrap those up with a win this week. So I think the big thing for me is to get back healthy. We've got five games left like you said, plus the playoffs. So the ideal goal for me is to just get back healthy for the playoffs. That would be key.
Braylon's answer would lead me to believe that he will likely take some time off after the Niners clinch to get ready for the postseason, though he answered that question in true Harbaugh fashion:
Q: Would it be necessary to take more time off, miss a game, just so you could be ready for January?
EDWARDS: We'll see what the doctors say. We'll put that plan in the hands of the doctor and the trainers and coach Harbaugh and see what they think. Maybe it's necessary. Maybe that's what needs to happen.
No. 17 also spoke about dealing with significant injury for essentially the first time in his professional career:
Q: How frustrating has this been? I'm sure this isn't the kind of production you expected from yourself.
EDWARDS: It's not about production, I've been hurt. I had knee surgery, now I have a bad shoulder. So it's not about production, I've been hurt. I haven't ever had a season where I've been hurt, with the exception of my rookie year. This is all new to me, it's very frustrating, but I ask the team to bear with me. I can't really control being hurt - it's part of the game.
Q: Do you think you'll be able to get out on the practice field a little bit more in the next few weeks?
EDWARDS: We'll see. I hope so. That's always the plan. You can't rush things.
No need to rush as time is definitely on the 49ers side for Edwards to be ready for the playoffs, and he's no good to them sitting on the sideline.
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After coming off a hard-fought, grown man game against the Baltimore Ravens that resulted in a 16-6 loss, the San Francisco 49ers can breathe a sigh of relief as their early Christmas gift upon returning to the west coast is a visit from the St. Louis Rams.
The 49ers are 13.5-point favorites over the Rams heading into their NFC West game on Sunday. The two teams records are flip-flopped as the 49ers have been the surprise of the season with a 9-2 record under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, while the Rams have struggled to a 2-9 record.
The 49ers' place in the playoffs is just a formality. Now, it's all about positioning. The 49ers have a chance to clinch the division with a win over the Rams and the best bet is that Harbaugh will have them ready to get this seasonal goal locked up now so they can start prepping for the playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a loss - their first in nine games - but are looking to the St. Louis Rams for a good chance to get back in the win column and continue their run to the playoffs. For more on the 49ers, head on over to Niners Nation.
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energy from the very center of the inert gas atom is of
several natures at once, providing aetheric energy, the same
that is produced by life force in the human body. This is
the very stuff that consciousness is made of. This raw
material is that which is available through the energies
that surround this central point. These energies normally
conceived as matter (nucleus, electrons, etc) are more
closely revealed as a wave nature. It is this vibrational
characteristic that can give rise to creation of matter and
of various forms of energy in the universe.
energy, being the raw material from which other things are
constructed, can be influenced by the thought process. This
inert gas energy is all around you, within the atmosphere,
within the bloodstream, in your cells. Element (inert gas)
Elixirs liberate energy at the etheric level. Releasing some
of this inherently beneficial raw material gives the etheric
fluidium greater strength and an increased ability to work
with these energies.
of Elixirs and Indications
Argon -
Argon has
its roots in energy. It symbolizes the transition energies
that are now important for Earth. It is the most valuable
gas for most individuals. The argon energy can be slightly
stimulating over time. This can provide a general boost in
inner strength and a deeper awareness of the power chakra or
solar plexus area. Mankind is moving through an important
condition of dramatic change and dealing with the power
center in individuals is of tremendous importance right now.
Argon is the most plentiful of the inert gases in the Earth's
atmosphere and this is its signature. There will be an
awareness of what you have learned in the world, how this is
influenced by love and the emotions in the first and second
chakras, and how this is applied in your life. This is the
level from which Argon is working. Argon can be used by
anyone with no side effects and many beneficial ones. It can
release thought forms that have stood in the way of bringing
more energy into the physical body. It is recommended for
dealing with powerfully entrenched negative attitudes,
blockages at the conscious level and psychological patterns
that one wishes to change. Argon can increase the
coordination of the mental body and spiritual body in
working in concert with the aetheric body. Argon is used for
those dealing with any issue around control, power, and
Dioxide -
Breathing Freely
This substance is a powerful bridge between the human and
plant families. Anyone involved in agriculture will do well
with this elixir. More deeply, it allows one to understand
the entire process of a nearly miraculous transformation
from one level to another.
Helium -
has the smallest size of the inert gases. This is symbolic
on the subtle levels of the interconnectivity between many
beings. The collective unconscious is stimulated and brought
into a state of coordination. This will generally result in
the release of negativity from the day. There is significant
relief of insomnia from using Helium. This is one of the key
indications of when to use the Helium rather than the other
gases, when there is sleep difficulty. Helium has some
anti-viral properties. It is quite useful when wishing to
connect to the Earth. This can be valuable in the birthing
process. It is the most mutable of the gases, existing not
only on the physical level but able to shift into other
planes of existence as well. Helium is the main substance
that is used by our sun in the stepping down process of
higher vibrational realities into a more 3-dimensional base.
There is an increase of life force in the presence of
Hydrogen -
the creation within an individual's consciousness of an
understanding of the building blocks of nature, how things
are put together, the natural order of events, and how the
Oneness, represented by hydrogen, can lead to very powerful
Krypton -
Psychic Opening
can stimulate many psychic gifts in people. This can be
quite dramatic. It will supply just the right push for
people to reach the full potential of their somewhat dormant
abilities. In addition, krypton can make more available
negative thought forms derived from past-life energies that
tend to be mysterious. Once brought into awareness these
energies can be more easily dealt with and released. These
mysterious qualities are symbolized by the combination of
astrological influences concerning the planets Neptune and
Uranus. The signature of krypton derives from its ability to
bridge between the argon and xenon levels. Xenon is
representative of very high and powerful energies most
utilized throughout the galaxy. Argon is representative of
the human lifestream and the Earth. Krypton can clear
confused mental states by bringing brain waves into greater
synchronization. There can also be improvement of memory
function and a balancing of the right and left-brain. In
combination with other vibrational remedies, Krypton can
bring out many hidden qualities of these other substances.
Neon -
primary use of neon is to stimulate the root chakra and
connect it to other energy sources. The root chakra is the
lower energy center relating to the reproductive or
digestive system. Neon will generally bring more energy into
the physical body. A sense of connection with the Earth may
be felt. Neon can assist individuals who are attempting to
lost weight and wish to understand more about the lessons
involved. It then becomes easier to stick to a diet and
understand m=what is involved in changing ones body image to
match an internal image. The energies associated with the
need to sometimes protect oneself from others may become
more visible. As one becomes stronger and more aware of
earth energy, there is less need for such protection. With
this deeper connection to Earth, people can have a deeper
awareness of the material portion of their existence. Neon
is very grounding. It can be used to antidote unwanted
psychic energies or bring one back into the body when one
wishes. any negative thought form dealing with sexual issues
or issues of survival would be assisted with Neon.
Nitrogen -
Nature Awareness
tuning to the nature kingdoms, to the Devic orders, and to
the subtle energies of nature. Can also assist individuals
to make a deeper bond with others. Might also lessen some
food allergies. Vegetarians will receive a strengthening of
the immune system.
Oxygen -
Releasing Duality
all of the above (of Ozone's qualities), but to a lesser
degree, dealing more with twoness or duality (O2).
There may result a greater understanding of the duality of
their own existence, within a state of grace, with an
understanding of God.
Ozone -
Greater Love
the basic physical level, oxygen and ozone will give you a
strengthening of various physical body processes,
rejuvenation, a certain sense of energy that is transmitted.
At the higher spiritual levels, ozone appears to be clearly
superior to oxygen.
Xenon -
Crown Chakra Opening
will be stimulation of the crown chakra, a higher-self
connection to many aspects of one's life and a deeper soul
awareness of one's soul connection to God. There can be a
deeper awareness of collective consciousness of humans as
well. This stimulation of the crown can develop a deeper
attunement to spiritual principals and a greater facility
for working appropriately with psychic gifts. Its main
signature has to do with counteracting the detrimental
effect that the sun has on the aetheric bodies of all beings
within this solar system. While most planets with
atmospheres have a greater concentration of Xenon, much of
it was removed from the Earth's atmosphere in the past for
the purpose of deliberate life-shortening and the cessation
of most of Xenon's natural regenerative capabilities in
humans. For those wishing to work with the regenerative
principal Xenon can be a big help when combined with deep,
clear and focused visualizations.
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