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Now that the draft is complete and mini-camp has started, I thought it might be useful to take a look at the "State of the Franchise" position-by-position on both sides of the ball. We can then figure out what "needs", if any, we still have as a team entering the summer and speculate about potential FA or UDFA signings before TC and pre-season arrives.
Coming into the 2009 season the Colts have their biggest weapon back in training camp. Manning is healthy and should be able to take his normal reps and work his normal workouts in preparation for the upcoming season. Without a doubt, Manning is in his prime and poised to make things happen this year. He'll be without his long-time top target Marvin Harrison but with the continued development of Anthony Gonzalez and a full summer to get his timing down with his new weapons, which include:
Roy Hall, Pierre Garcon, Samuel Giguere, Austin Collie, Taj Smith, John Matthews, and Brett McDermott at WR
Gijon Robinson, Tom Santi, Jacob Tamme, Jamie Petrowski, and Colin Cloherty at TE
Mike Hart, Chad Simpson, Lance Ball and Donald Brown at RB
There is no reason to believe that Manning and the Colts offense won't be able to hit on all cylinders again, for the first time since 2006. All indications at this point lead to the conclusion that the offense will return to its dominance and climb back into top 5 rankings for yards and points.
Jim Sorgi, token clipboard holder and Manning study-buddy, will be back on the team for his 6th year. While little is known about Sorgi's ability to produce with the 1st team offense in a back-up role, what is clear is that his chemistry with Peyton is top-notch and Manning values his contributions preparing for opponents each week. Last year Sorgi played in the final game against Tennessee and, while he didn't set the world on fire, he looked better than fans have seen him play leading up to that game.
Curtis Painter joins the squad this year, and in this fan's opinion, is a massive upgrade over Throw Boy and Dr. Quinn from last season's QB "competition." Painter should be able to learn a lot from Peyton over the summer and develop on the practice squad next year. Some believe that Polian has indicated he will be on the active roster and that we'll be carrying 3 QBs for the first time in years. I don't see that happening, and think Painter joining the team gives the Colts a Josh Betts type of option to groom on the practice squad and who will be available should something terrible happen. Outside of his senior season struggles and questionable performance in big games (a knock on Manning entering the NFL and throughout his career), Painter has the arm, field-vision, and intellect to be a quality back-up in the NFL. It is unlikely that Painter is the "heir-apparent" to Manning, which will likely be found in the 1st Round of a draft in 2-3 years, but he bolsters our depth at the position.
Overall, the QB position is stronger this year than last when Peyton's health, Sorgi's experience and Painter's addition to the team are all taken into account.
Running Back
Joseph Addai - LSU
5'11", 214 lbs.
2007 Pro Bowl Selection
4th Season
1st Round Selection - 2006
Donald Brown - Connecticut
5'10", 210 lbs.
2008 NCAA Leading Rusher
Rookie Season
1st Round Selection - 2009
Mike Hart - Michigan
5'9", 206 lbs.
All-Time Leader Rushing Yards at Michigan
2nd Season
6th Round Selection - 2008
Chad Simpson - Morgan State
5'9", 216 lbs.
2nd Season
Lance Ball - Maryland
5'9", 225 lbs.
1st Season
UDFA - 2008 (signed off of waivers from St. Louis)
Last year was one of the worst years in Colts history running the ball. Joseph Addai missed time with injuries and may have never taken the field 100%. Dominic Rhodes got his share of carries but could fair no better than Addai in overall performance. Rhodes has been a regular facet on the Colts squad but was again let go this year and will not be returning for the 2009 season.
With Addai's injury struggles, Hart's season-ending injury last year, and Rhodes' departure, the Colts found it prudent to sign Donald Brown in the 1st Round of this year's draft. Brown brings the kind of speed, quickness and north-south running style the Colts have been coveting for a long time. With Brown and Addai the Colts have a formidable two-punch backfield which should be effective in 2009 and beyond. Mike Hart, Chad Simpson and Lance Ball may be playing for a final roster spot throughout the summer. Hart, coming off of an injury, is the favorite to win the position but Simpson and Ball both had opportunities to get on the field last year and benefited from that experience.
However you slice it, the Colts backfield can only be better from last season's stable of backs. Last year, at the beginning of the season, the Colts had Addai, Rhodes and Hart, a rookie, as its backs. This year the Colts have Addai, a new 1st Round draft pick in Donald Brown, and three players entering their second season in the Colts system. In terms of overall experience, the young backs have a lot more coming into this season, and in terms of ability, Brown is clearly an upgrade over Rhodes (and maybe even over Addai). The backfield should be as strong or stronger this year than it has been since Edgerrin James and Dominic Rhodes shared running responsibilities in 2005.
Wide Receiver
Reggie Wayne - Miami
6'0", 198 lbs.
3-Time Pro Bowl Selection
9th Season
1st Round Selection - 2001
Anthony Gonzalez - Ohio State
6'0", 193 lbs.
3rd Season
1st Round Selection - 2007
Roy Hall - Ohio State
6'3", 240 lbs.
3rd Season
5th Round Selection - 2007
Pierre Garcon - Mount Union
6'0", 210 lbs.
2nd All-Time in Receiving TDs in NCAA Div. III History
2nd Season
6th Round Selection - 2008
Austin Collie - BYU
6'1", 200 lbs.
1st in NCAA in Receiving Yards 2008
Rookie Season
4th Round Selection - 2009
Samuel Giguere - Sherbrooke (Canada)
5'11", 215 lbs.
1st Season
Taj Smith - Syracuse
6'0", 192 lbs.
1st Season
UDFA - 2008 (signed off of waivers from Green Bay)
John Matthews - San Diego
6'0", 200lbs.
2008 1st in FCS: Receptions, Receiving Yards and TD Receptions
Rookie Season
Brett McDermott - Holy Cross
6'0", 204 lbs.
2008 Avg. 26.4 Yards on Kick Returns
Rookie Season
This will be the first year in Manning's career that he'll line-up, look to his right, and not find Marvin Harrison. However, as amazing a career as Harrison has had, the injury he sustained in 2007 apparently took a big toll as he was not the same player in 2008. Unable to reach a contract agreement with Harrison the Colts released him so he could test the free agent market. He has not yet signed with another team.
Still, without Harrison the Colts receiving corps looks to be stronger this year than it was last year. Anthony Gonzalez will be coming into his 3rd Season and is ahead of the Reggie Wayne curve in production and development entering the NFL. I predict that he'll put up his first 1,000 yard season and will bloom into the player we all hoped he would become in the coming season.
Behind Wayne/Gonzalez is a host of young receivers hoping for their first chance at significant playing time with the first team offense, catching passes from Manning rather than Sorgi. All indications from summer last year suggested that Roy Hall really developed during his rookie season and was poised to have a bigger impact on the offense last year. Hall, unfortunately, was hampered again by injury and was unable to show his stuff until late in the season, where he primarily served a special teams role. Pierre Garcon, by all accounts, has come a long way and Polian predicts that he will be the team's most improved 2nd year player this year. Garcon did a decent job returning kicks when given the opportunity last year but could figure to take over the slot role vacated by Gonzalez who we all assume will move outside. The Hall/Garcon competition could be interesting to watch this summer.
To bolster WR depth and potentially create even more competition for roster spots, the Colts added Austin Collie in the 4th Round of the draft. Collie will be the 2nd tallest receiver on the squad, behind Hall, and has all the makings of a solid slot receiver and potential kick returner. Collie already has the age and maturity to be ready to handle the NFL and the demands of the off-season and could surprise by surpassing both Garcon and Hall as Manning's primary 3rd WR option by the end of the 2009 season.
Before that, however, Collie will have to prove himself against Samuel Giguere and Taj Smith, who are entering their second NFL summers, and 2009 UDFA hopefuls John Matthews and Brett McDermott. Giguere was a coach favorite last year and was retained the whole year on the practice squad for continued development. With the physique of a small LB and the speed of WR, he is intriguing and could make a move this summer to show he's worthy of a roster spot. Taj Smith is unknown at this point to Colts fans but will enter the off-season looking to turn heads if he plans to stay with the Colts.
John Matthews was the best receiver in all FCS football this year and may be playing for at least a practice squad spot to be developed for the future or be an emergency back-up. While Brett McDermott has experience as a receiver, it would seem his role as a kick returner at Holy Cross is what probably spurred interest in him and he'll be fighting with a large group of potential returners in camp for the position. McDermott is the biggest long-shot of the WR group.
Tight End:
Dallas Clark - Iowa
6'3", 252 lbs.
2008 Broke the Colts Single-Season Record for Receiving Yards by a Tight End
7th Season
1st Round Selection - 2003
Gijon Robinson - Missouri Western State
6'1", 255 lbs.
2nd Season
Jacob Tamme - Kentucky
6'3", 236 lbs.
2nd Season
4th Round Selection - 2008
Tom Santi - Virginia
6'3", 250 lbs.
2nd Season
6th Round Selection - 2008
Jamie Petrowski - Indiana State
6'4", 262 lbs.
2nd Season
UDFA - 2006 (signed off of waivers from Tennessee)
Colin Cloherty - Brown
6'2", 245 lbs.
Rookie Season
The Tight End position is one of the most exciting positions to watch entering the summer. Of course Dallas Clark is the leader of this group and is one of Peyton Manning's most popular targets. Clark is in the prime of his career, just had his best season statistically, and has showed no signs of going any direction but up. With Marvin Harrison gone and younger receivers working their way into Peyton's cross-hairs, Clark could prove to be even more involved in the passing game than ever before and may well earn his first Pro Bowl berth as long-time AFC TE, and future Hall of Famer, Tony Gonzalez has moved to the NFC.
What makes this summer exciting is the ground work that has been laid to bolster the TE position with the 2008 draft and through free agency. Jacob Tamme and Tom Santi both struggled with injuries last year but both proved on occasion the kind of skills they bring to the field and gave a glimpse of what could be a very positive future for both players. Gijon Robinson came onto the scene off of the practice squad and played very well for a guy from a small school who stayed only one year on the PS before moving into a starting level role at TE. The further development of these players individually, in terms of technique and conditioning, is something to look forward to of course. More importantly, however, this will be the first time Santi and Tamme will have a full off-season to work out with Peyton Manning. That could prove to make all of the difference in the world for their future and their ability to contribute to the team in 2009.
The newest additions to the Colts roster include Jamie Petrowski, a big bruising TE who may bring more of a blocking aspect to his game than the other TEs on the roster, and Colin Cloherty from Brown who could be used as a FB on occasion. Petrowski has showed a flash or two while with the Titans and is the second most experienced TE on the roster behind Clark. Both players are long-shots to make the final roster but should be fun to watch in training camp and pre-season competition. I know there are more than a few Colts fans who will get excited if they see Petrowski pancake some defenders in pass protection or run blocking.
Offensive Tackle:
Ryan Diem - Northern Illinois
6'6", 320 lbs.
Starting RT
9th Season
4th Round Selection - 2001
Tony Ugoh - Arkansas
6'5", 301 lbs.
Starting LT
3rd Season
2nd Round Selection - 2007
Charlie Johnson - Oklahoma State
6'4", 305 lbs.
4th Season
6th Round Selection - 2006
Daniel Federkeil - Calgary
6'6", 290 lbs.
4th Season
Michael Toudouze - TCU
6'6", 303 lbs.
3rd Season
Corey Hilliard - Oklahoma State
6'6", 300 lbs.
3rd Season
Brandon Barnes - Grand Valley State
6'2", 325 lbs.
1st Season
UDFA - 2008 (acquired via free agency 2009)
The Offensive Tackle position received a lot of attention from fans leading up to the 2009 draft but did not receive a great deal of attention from the Colts front office. Many thought the Colts could use an early round selection to address need for depth or a potential starter to replace Ryan Diem at RT, or even replace Ugoh at LT, moving Ugoh to RT or inside to G. Instead, the Colts did not draft a single offensive lineman until late in the draft and he is projected as a G.
Still, not all is lost. Tony Ugoh will be entering his third season and has not yet completed a single season without suffering an injury. Hopefully he will take a big step in his development this year and turn into the LT we were hoping for when we traded away our 2008 1st Round pick to get him in the 2nd Round of the 2007 draft. Ryan Diem may have had his struggles last year but to be fair, he was playing next to a rookie RG and on an offensive line which was lambasted by injuries the entire year. He was the only offensive lineman on the Colts to start every game last year and may look a lot better after he has had a year to develop some chemistry with Mike Pollak; and on a line that will hopefully have some semblance of continuity from week to week this year.
Charlie Johnson and Dan Federkeil were both players who spent a lot of time at G last year. However, as much as Charlie Johnson catches flack from Colts fans who seem to think he's no Tarrik Glenn when he plays LT (DUH!), he is one of the more valuable OL on the team and can play every position on the line but C. Dan Federkeil moved inside this year as well but has proven the ability to play on the outside and is probably a bit more popular among Colts fans looking for a change at OT, wanting Federkeil to be given a chance. These guys bring respectable depth to the OT position.
Michael Toudouze had a shining moment in a San Diego game two seasons ago, shutting down Shawn Merriman. Since then we've not seen anything from Toudouze but most seem eager to see if he has continued to develop and if he can repeat his performance from 2007. Still, it is unlikely that he'll get that opportunity anytime soon. Corey Hilliard has been a project player on the practice squad for a couple of years but has not shown the ability to play on the field in the last two pre-seasons as he has been a disappointment to most fans.
The lone OT pick-up for the Colts this year is Brandon Barnes, who the Colts acquired via free agency leading up to the draft. Barnes is a long shot at best, or so it would seem, as he is the smallest player listed at T on the roster. He may be competing against Hilliard/Toudouze for practice squad spots or may be moved inside before the summer is over.
Offensive Guard:
Ryan Lilja - Kansas State
6'2", 290 lbs.
Starting LG
6th Season
4th Round Selection - 2004 (signed off of waivers from Kansas City)
Mike Pollak - Arizona State
6'3", 301 lbs.
Starting RG
2nd Season
2nd Round Selection - 2008
Jamey Richard - Buffalo
6'5", 295 lbs.
2nd Season
7th Round Selection - 2008
Steve Justice - Wake Forest
6'3", 293 lbs.
2nd Season
6th Round Selection - 2008
Jamie Thomas - Maryland
6'4", 330 lbs.
Rookie Season
7th Round Selection - 2009
Cornelius Lewis - Tennessee State
6'4", 332 lbs.
Rookie Season
Tom Pestock - Northwest Missouri State
6'7", 300 lbs.
Rookie Season
Kyle DeVan - Oregon State
6'2", 308 lbs.
1st Season
Charlie Johnson - Oklahoma State
6'4", 305 lbs.
4th Season
6th Round Selection - 2006
Daniel Federkeil - Calgary
6'6", 290 lbs.
4th Season
The Colts have a ton of depth at OG but not a lot of experience. Ryan Lilja's future on the team is in question due to a knee injury that failed to heal all last year and, all signs seem to indicate, may not be able to recover to a level which will allow him to return to football. If that happens, the Colts will be forced to either keep their T/G hybrids inside as starters or will move their 2008 draft selections into permanent starting roles.
Last year Mike Pollak, the first of three centers the Colts drafted in 2008, started almost the entire year at RG. It is very likely that the job will be his to lose over the coming summer and that he'll return again to Saturday's right-side for the 2009 season. Of all the rookies who showed the most promise, many fans will say Jamey Richard was the most impressive, despite the fact that he was the Colts seventh round selection and last of the three centers drafted last year. He could look to push for a starting spot at LG. However, with the skill of Johnson and Federkeil, along with their superior experience against NFL competition, the 2nd year OLs may get another year to study behind the veterans who came before them.
The Colts used another 7th Round selection in the 2009 draft to select Jaime Thomas out of Maryland to bolster G depth. Thomas is a road-grader and is much bigger than any of the other offensive linemen on the team. If he can surprise like Jamey Richard did last year, we could be set on the interior of the offensive line for years to come. Thomas is joined, however, by Tom Pestock out of Northwest Missouri State, who is a large man himself at 6'7". His height may well make him more suited for a tackle spot, so don't be surprised if you see him workout there over the summer. However, he comes out of the draft as a G prospect and will have to work very hard if he hopes for anything other than a chance to stay on the team's practice squad.
Two other Gs were picked up this spring. Cornelius Lewis of Tennessee State was signed as an UDFA and Kyle DeVan was signed from free agency prior to the 2009 draft. Picking up Lewis is an uncharacteristic move for the Colts as his character history includes getting booted from Florida State's football team. Two things can be taken from that. First, he was good enough to be on Florida State and they have a pretty good program. Second, Florida State isn't known as the biggest stickler in the world on players with character issues so getting kicked off of the team at FSU must take something special. Hopefully Lewis has matured and can push to be solid depth at G. He may well find his way outside to T before the end of the summer as well.
Kyle DeVan was signed from the Boise Burn semi-pro football team and will be the fifth player with a lot of experience playing Center on the Colts roster. DeVan is listed as a G at this point but will certainly get the opportunity to snap the ball some over the summer as the Colts continue to evaluate and develop the future heir to Jeff Saturday. DeVan's coach with the Boise Burn, as well as his college coach, have nothing but positive things to say about him. Believe it or not, I think he has a decent shot at making his way onto the roster in some capacity, or at least onto the practice squad.
The continued development of the team at this position will be fun to watch.
Jeff Saturday - North Carolina
6'2", 295 lbs.
3-Time Pro Bowl Selection
Starting Center
11th Season
UDFA - 1998 (signed as a free agent in 1999)
Jamey Richard - Buffalo
6'5", 295 lbs.
2nd Season
7th Round Selection - 2008
Steve Justice - Wake Forest
6'3", 293 lbs.
2nd Season
6th Round Selection - 2008
Kyle DeVan - Oregon State
6'2", 308 lbs.
1st Season
The biggest free agent signing for the Colts in the off-season was re-signing Center Jeff Saturday. Prior to getting injured in 2008, an injury which would have sidelined most players for a season, Saturday earned 3 Pro Bowl selections in a row from 2005-2007. Willing his way onto the field to continue to help the team, keep Peyton upright, and increase the team's chances of turning around a slow start to the season in 2008, Saturday was a key cog in helping the piecemeal offensive line fair as well as it did. Without him, it is scary to think how ugly it could have been for Manning and Co., Addai, or anyone else relying on the offensive line. His return and the ability to bring him back 100% healthy this year, as opposed to playing through pain and his injury last year, puts us in a good spot entering the 2009 season.
What makes the Center position even more exciting is that Polian has drafted and started developing players to be Saturday's future replacement. Jamey Richard looked promising in the games he filled in for Saturday last year and was selected by Peyton as the guy he wanted to take snaps from while Saturday was down. Steve Justice spent most of the year as the 2nd string C on the roster but did get some experience in games at G as well. Kyle DeVan was picked up as a free agent leading up to the 2009 draft and has shown a lot of promise playing semi-pro ball for Boise and during his college career. All of this has been said without even mentioning the highest draft pick we've spent on a Center in years, which went to Mike Pollak the team's starting RG. It isn't outside the realm of possibility that he, like Jeff Saturday when he first arrived with the Colts, could develop as a Guard and get in-game experience only to shift over to Center once Saturday chooses to retire. With all of these options, Center is another intriguing spot to watch over the summer.


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I just thought I'd share this ridiculous little tidbit from a Michael Rosenburg column on SI.com about Brett Favre's "retirement".
Since the end of the 2007 season: Favre has more retirements (three) than the Detroit Lions have wins (two).
At first, I chuckled when I read that. Then I thought about it for a minute. Then I felt like crying. In the wise words of James Hetfield... "Sad but true". Thoughts?

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Media event set for September 9, launch likely ~10 days later.
CES 2012: Gorilla Glass 2 to Allow for Thinner Stronger Phones
Apple has previously used the strengthened glass in their iOS devices. In 2010, David Pogue relayed a claim from a scientist that Apple was the #1 customer for Gorilla Glass and buys "practically all the Gorilla Glass that Corning can make." At least parts of the story were confirmed in Steve Jobs' biography. Corning reportedly shelved the idea for Gorilla Glass back in the 1960s but revived the project at the request of Steve Jobs in 2007. The original iPhone launched with the damage-resistant glass, though there has been some debate about whether it still is being used in their most recent models. Corning, of course, has never acknowledged Apple's usage but says that due to "customer agreements", they can't identify all devices that use their Gorilla Glass.
The new version of Gorilla Glass can be up to 20% thinner than the original and still retain the same strength. Alternatively, manufacturers could continue to use the same thickness, and benefit from greater strength. Manufacturers have already received samples of the new Gorilla Glass so it should start appearing in consumer products in 2012.
Here's a hands on demo at CES of the strength of the new Gorilla Glass:
The additional thinness offered by Gorilla Glass 2 is also said to result in brighter images and better touch responsiveness.
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Yeah yeah. This is all very nice.
But glass is most vulnerable on pressure upright on the edges of the glass not on the flat surface.
So you can do as much promo glass vids as you want. Try to put the glass upright in to your pressure machine mister Marketing man. And we talk again.
And of course the glass your company makes is so much better. Oh wait, that's right. You don't have a glass making company and have no idea how to go about making strong glass.
Show an impact test.
But glass is most vulnerable on pressure upright on the edges of the glass not on the flat surface.
So you can do as much promo glass vids as you want. Try to put the glass upright in to your pressure machine mister Marketing man. And we talk again.
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Corning officially announced (http://www.corninggorillaglass.com) their followup to Gorilla Glass today at CES 2012.
Article Link: CES 2012: Gorilla Glass 2 to Allow for Thinner Stronger Phones (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/01/10/ces-2012-gorilla-glass-2-to-allow-for-thinner-stronger-phones/)
I think this is tremendously cool for Corning (both the company and the town in Upstate New York) and for public awareness of glass and materials properties in general. (OK, I admit it, I'm a bit of an engineering geek.)
I already knew the "we found this in our archives" story with respect to Gorilla Glass. It would be fascinating (to me, at least) to know how the story proceeded from there. I can only imagine, "Hey, Bob, remember that tough old glass we made back then? There might be an application for that ..." and then, once it becomes clear that the market wants it, "Hey, you know, we did shelf this back then, but maybe we could make it even better!"
And, sadly, much of this can't happen if there aren't age-old scientists somewhere in the company who can still *remember* that wild-ass experimental result from "back in the day".
If the same thickness creates brighter images then why not reduce power consumption by reducing light and have same great image but longer battery life and less heat..
Go to Settings > Brightness and adjust it.... :cool:
Apple has never claimed to use gorilla glass in the iphone line. Most people have come to the conclusion that apple is not using gorilla glass for iphones because of widespread problems with shattering/cracks/etc with iphones.
People who insist that the iphone does use gorilla glass (such as yourself?) are doing so on supposition.
For all any of us know, Apple is using the gorilla glass in their Macbook Airs or iPads or something.
Only a few people know for sure...and they ain't talking.
Look at this movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-GOwtikSO0
The reason why it shatters is because the corners of the glass is not covered. If the corners receive a blow no matter how strong the glass is. It will shatter.
You can see how strong the glass is of iPhone 4
This is why a bumber on iPhone 4(s) (that covers the corners of a glass) will prevent it from damaging the glass that easily. Even tough the front and back is wide open
It's 2012. Why are videos like this still shot at the video quality of the iPhone 3G?!?
It's YouTube Man;)
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Conditions with light winds and waves in the 4-6 foot range were on hand for the first day of competition at the left-hand point break at Itauna Beach, Rio de Janeiro, for the ASP 2013 Quiksilver Saquarema Prime.
Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) received the day's highest single wave score of a 9.80 and went on to score an 18.47 to secure the day's highest heat-wave total as well.
"I'm so happy. It was really tough, but I was able to get two good waves and I want to thank my team for my conditioning because I needed all my energy to face these difficult conditions," said Ramzi Boukhiam. "It's my first time here and I caught some strong waves. It sounds like it will be even bigger tomorrow, so I'm happy to remain in the contest."
Granger Larsen (HAW), also qualified into the Round of 48 alongside Boukhiam by defeating Brian Toth (PRI) and Torrey Meister (HAW) respectively.
Gabriel Medina (BRA), also stood out by taking advantage of the conditions to score an 18.36 (out of a possible 20) for his two-wave total.
"It's good to start off such an important contest with good scores," said Gabriel Medina. "It's great to be back in Saquarema again where there are always good waves. I had a good result here last year and I want to do event better this time around."
Local surfer Raoni Monteiro (BRA), confirmed his knowledge of the waves at Itauna Beach to win his heat and qualify into the next round together with Davey Cathels (AUS) in second, over Andrew Doheny (USA) and Hodei Collazo (EUK).
"The waves got a lot bigger overnight. Conditions weren't perfect and the waves were tough to surf, but I did well enough to win my heat," said Raoni Monteiro. "It's important to do strong turns and big carves to get high scores here. I'm surfing at home, I feel confident and I have the entire crowd behind me, so I'll take it step by step to see how far I can go."
Defending champion of the Quiksilver Saquarema Prime, Matt Wilkinson (AUS), also began with a heat win and moved on to the Round of 48. Heath Joske (AUS) also advanced along with Wilkinson over Charles Martin (GLP) and Halley Batista (BRA).
"It was really hard and I spent a lot of time waiting for the good sets to come in," said Matt Wilkinson. "You need a bit of luck to be in the right spot. When a good one finally came, I had to give it my all because you might not get another chance out there. My goal here is to win the contest again. I didn't come to lose."
In his rookie season on the WCT, Felipe Toledo (BRA) has been in the recent spotlight by obtaining good results with his aerial tactics. However, Toledo endured an early exit in his Heat 8 battle won by Nic Von Rupp (DEU) and Jesse Mendes (BRA) in second place.
"That was a very difficult heat against Felipe (Toledo) who has been surfing very well on the WCT, Jesse (Mendes) and Leonardo Neves, who is a local here and very experienced," said Nic Von Rupp. "Conditions are tough but I was able to catch a really good wave for an 8 point ride and qualify into the next round. I've never been to Saquarema before and I like it a lot. It's got a lot of power like the waves I surf at where I live in Portugal, so I kind of felt at home."
The event winner of the Quiksilver Saquarema Prime receives 6,500 points towards their One World Ranking, where the top 10 surfers in the ranking qualify for the 2014 WCT. Evan Geiselman (USA) won his heat alongside Brett Simpson (USA) over Messias Felix (BRA) and Jano Belo (BRA).
"Conditions really changed since yesterday," said Even Geiselman, ranked 54th on the ASP World Ranking. "The tide filled in during my heat but I did enough to get through to the next round. It was tough because Brett (Simpson) was on my back the whole time, but everything worked out and I'm happy that we're supposed to get good waves for the rest of the week."
For photos, videos and live webcast visit the Quiksilver Saquarema Prime event site.


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When/Where: Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at the Blair Family Center for the Arts on the Bullis campus, 10601 Falls Road, Potomac
Why Go: Enjoy an evening out in Potomac with the whole family. Join for the first Jazz Cafe of the year, featuring the music of the Bullis Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Workshop Combo. Guest performance from the 8 Ohms Band, a horn-heavy,funk and soul collective from Annapolis. Drawing from diverse musical backgrounds, the 8 Ohms bring together an eclectic mix of feel-good sounds and hard grooves to keep the dance floor moving.
Pricing: Admission rates are $5 adults / $2 students
When/Where: Quince Orchard High School, Nov. 10-12 in the school auditorium
Why Go: Quince Orchard High School presents its fall seasonal production, Noises Off.
Pricing: $8 for students, $12 for adults
When/Where: Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: The Chevy Chase United Methodist Church is holding a Christmas Bazaar with face painting, photos with Santa, a bake shop, chili and cornbread, special performances for children and jewelry, crafts, attic treasures, children's clothing and more for sale. The bazaar will raise money for several charities. Read the online flier for more information.
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5. 35th Anniversary Reading Series: Charles Shields: The Life of Kurt Vonnegut
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Why Go: Hear from award-winning author Charles Shields on penning the first biography of renowned American writer Kurt Vonnegut.
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Himachal Pradesh covers a total area of 55,673 km square and houses a population of 6,856,509 people (2011 census). The state comprises 12 districts and they are Hamirpur, Kangra, Bilaspur, Mandi, Chamba, Una, Sirmaur, Lahul and Spiti, Kullu, Kinnaur, Shimla and Solan.
The capital of the state is Shimla. It is a famous travel destination since it lies in the lap of the Himalayan mountain ranges and is known for its natural beauty. Dharamsala is popular both for its spiritual importance and tourist draws. Manali and Dalhousie captivate visitors with their picturesque vistas, spotless surroundings, and pleasant climate. The important towns in the state of Himachal Pradesh are Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, and Hamirpur.
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If the San Francisco 49ers thought they were in trouble down 21-6 at halftime, then what do they think about being down 28-6? That's where they were after Jacoby Jones ran the second half kickoff back for a touchdown. Even a blackout couldn't help them as they were forced to punt in a blackout-interrupted drive.
Colin Kaepernick showed no lack of confidence on the first play of the drive, throwing a wonderful pass to Michael Crabtree for 29 yards to the 49ers' 43-yard line, but that was all San Francisco got. Two plays followed that didn't go anywhere then the blackout came. Some thought that would allow the 49ers to regroup and get back in this one, but all they did was fail to pick up the first down and punt. The Ravens are still in full control of Super Bowl 47.
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That's "girl under you."
Electric green puke.
From Joan Rivers to Lindsay Lohan.
It came out at midnight on New Year's Eve.
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Goals: JU- Brett Surrency (unassisted) 4:42, USF- Drew Helm (unassisted) 14:00. Shots: JU- 8, USF- 18. Corner Kicks: JU- 3, USF- 5. Saves: JU- 6 (Greg Williams 6), USF- 3 (Peter Lechak 3). Records: JU- 0-1-1, USF- 1-0-1.
TAMPA, Fla. - Sophomore Brett Surrency (Gainesville, Fla.) scored on the first shot of the game, before USF midfielder Drew Helm evened the score with a goal of his own in the first half as the JU men's soccer team played to a 1-1 double-overtime tie against the Bulls on Sunday evening at Tampa. Senior goalkeeper Greg Williams (Hopewell, N.Y.) played all 110 minutes in goal and collected six saves for JU (0-1-1).
The Dolphins got on the board early as Surrency scored unassisted on his only shot attempt of the game in the fifth minute. USF (1-0-1) tied it up at the 14-minute mark when Helm put the ball away for a score in the far left corner. Neither team would score the rest of the way as the Bulls out shot the Dolphins 18-8 and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. USF goalkeeper Peter Lechak made three saves and played the entire game in goal.
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A Chessington councillor has announced plans to open a school for girls in his native country of Pakistan.
Councillor Shiraz Mirza said he felt inspired by 14-year-old Pakistani girl Malala Yousafzai who was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen after promoting education for women in the country.
He said: "This was a very inspiring story by a young girl and it made me want to do something for all the other girls in Pakistan that need education. This is not going to happen overnight, but I will make sure that it happens."
More than £1,000 has already been raised for the cause by donors who attended the third anniversary of the Shiraz Mirza Trust, held in Old Malden this month.
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When you walk for the first time into Fenway Park and see the Green Monsta' as local Boston fans call it. A sense of awe hits you. You're walking into the stadium of the team where Babe Ruth started his career. And the fans go wild every time a game is played there. And towering above it all stands the Green Monsta'.
What Chuck Pagano, Ryan Grigson and Jim Irsay are building in Indianapolis is just as awe inspiring. Colts fans walk into the stadium that Peyton built, and at the end of the field stands the Big Blue Monsta' (an endzone wall filled with hundreds of fans going crazy as a Colts player jumps up into the stands after scoring a touchdown). And at the start of the game another Big Blue Monsta' jogs onto the field full of 300+ pound gorrillas ready to eat the competition alive.
What Pagano and Grigson are installing in this new Colts team is PASSION. And I love what I'm seeing. First, it was the arrival of several 300+ pound gorrillas. And now it is passion on the practice field. I know what it takes to be the best. My motto is, "To be the best, you HAVE to work harder than the rest." Talent only gets you so far. After that, the only thing that matters is the hunger and drive to win. This season, the Colts have officially taken the gloves off and are getting down and dirty. Several fights broke out during practice and Avery made a heroic diving catch, walking off limping. That's what I'm talking about! Treat every practice, every game, every workout like it means the difference between winning and losing the Super Bowl, because in all honesty it does. If you aren't the hungriest and don't work extremely hard, someone almost certainly will come along that wants it more who will beat you.
I love seeing the passion and agression this team has. As long as they don't let it turn into penalties on the field, this team is absolutely moving in the right direction. The passion is showing from the top down. Grigson relentlessly searches for talent to improve the team. Luck used nearly everything within his means to improve before he could even attend Colts practices. Pagano fires the players up like almost no other head coach. And the players are leaving nearly everything on the practice field.
There are those that say that football is dead in Indy. No, it's not. Like a phoenix it is being reborn out of the ashes, tougher, stronger and hardened by the flames. No longer will the Colts be an unbalanced team that relies solely on its passing game. No longer will it be a team whose small offensive and defensive lines get pushed around like a bunch of rag dolls. This team is built of big monsta's on the offensive and defensive lines, it's built of super speedy monsta's on the receiving squad. It's built of tough monsta's on the running game. It's a team of monsta's, ready to devour the competition. All of the years of the Peyton Manning era I longed for this kind of passion and I wondered just how many Super Bowls could Peyton and the Colts have won if they would have had a balanced team.
We're lucky Colts fans. We have the best quarterback in a long long time to hit the NFL. He has the drive, mental accuity, and athleticism to rival that of even Peyton Manning. We have a young GM that is relentless in his search for talent. And a head coach that is one of the best defensive coaches in the league that can energize his players into a frenzy. And we have veteran players like Wayne, Mathis, and Freeney that are excited to play a new system and are teaching the rookies how to be the best.
We are seeing the start of something historic. This is a team that can forever leave its mark in the NFL Hall of Fame and the hearts of Colts fans all across the world. Veterans, teach the rookies everything you know. Rookies, glean all of the help you can from the veterans. Don't be afraid to ask. Pump the passion up Colts players and Colts fans. Blow the roof off the building. Build the MONSTA!!!!!


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Last Thursday's hearing on whether religious institutions that use federal funds should provide health insurance that would cover birth control was a farce.
There was an outcry from religious groups and institutions initially when President Obama's healthcare plan required coverage for birth control and health care for women, but his compromise to allow health insurance companies to cover the cost as long as it was offered by institutions continues to be debated. Although some groups, such as the Catholic hospital association and Catholic Charities, accepted the proposal, a hearing was held on Capitol Hill for other religious leaders to outline their views on the issues.
However, it seems that instead they have shot themselves in the foot, bringing more attention to who is making these decisions about women's healthcare and the future of American families. The panel, made up of all men, included Lutheran and Baptist clergymen, an Orthodox rabbi and a Roman Catholic bishop.
Now, keep in mind, the policy does not force anyone to use birth control. That is their choice. But if you work for a Catholic or other religious institution, such as a hospital or college, you have the right to choose to use a form of birth control and have that covered by your health insurance.
There were two women on a later panel, Allison Garrett, the senior vice president for academic affairs at Oklahoma Christian University and Laura Champion, a doctor at Calvin College Health Services, but it was the picture of the all-male panel that raised the question in many headlines about where the women were in this discussion.
According to a Planned Parenthood survey from 2010, 71 percent of American voters believe insurers should be required to fully cover birth control pill and other forms of prescription contraception as well as other preventative health care services. The survey also found that one in three women voters (34 percent) have struggled to pay for prescription birth control at some point in their lives.
It is seriously disturbing that there weren't women on the panel or more women involved in the hearing. Another columnist pointed out that it shows a scary lack of women leadership in religious institutions. Obviously there isn't going to be a female Catholic bishop or rabbi, but with the religious hospitals and colleges affected by this proposal are you telling me there aren't more women involved who could speak to this issue?
Their insurance policies cover Viagra, but not birth control? Seriously? Because it solves a medical problem? So does birth control _ it can solve irregular periods, and umm, not getting pregnant. Combination hormone birth control pills have been shown to reduce menstrual cramps, make periods lighter, protect against bone thinning, protect against endometrial and ovarian cancers and cysts in the breasts and ovaries, among other things.
I was on birth control in the form of the pill for about 15 years, before I had children and during the time between my two children. Although my husband has since had a vasectomy, I am considering going back on birth control pills to normalize my periods.
When on insurance, my pill pack cost about $10 a month. According to Planned Parenthood, birth control pills cost between $15 and $50 a month at a drugstore or clinic. Other forms of birth control, such as an implant, a patch or a shot can be even more expensive.
It is a lot more expensive to cover pregnancy and additional children than birth control. If for religious reasons people choose not to use birth control that is their choice. But people who work for churches, hospitals and colleges that are religious institutions have the right to make that choice, and if they choose to use birth control to have that choice supported by their health insurance.


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Mallika Sherawat is an Indian actress who appears mainly in Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol. She is one of the few Bollywood stars trying to crossover to Hollywood,with films like Hisss and Politics of Love. Mallika Sherawat has a degree in Philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.She was briefly married to Karan Singh Gill, a pilot for Jet Airways. The marriage ended in a divorce. Sherawat was born Reema Lamba in Rohtak, Haryana to a Jat family.[6] Mallika was born in the family of Seth Chhaju Ram, a leading Jat philanthropist.She was born on October 24, though the year is unknown. She adopted the screen name of "Mallika", meaning "empress", to avoid confusion with other actresses named Reema. Mallika Sherawat made her debut in the film Jeena Shirf Mere Liye, in
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Design aficionado and collector Benny Aguilar sees a story in every piece of furniture that he brings into his home. Looking at his midcentury headboard—a masculine, grain-rich piece with cerused wood slats and the original owner's shoe horn hanging from a hook on one side—Aguilar muses aloud, "I wonder what the workers were talking about when they were building this." It's as if, by bringing this item into his home, he has also invited the ghosts of all who have touched it, including the man who sat on the edge of the bed each morning and slid his feet into his stiff leather shoes. "I think it was one of the Proctors," Aguilar guesses, mentioning that the bed may have come from the auctioned-off Proctor family estate. Read more...
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We said before the game that line play would tell the tale in the 2014 Cotton Bowl. It did. In the first quarter, both defensive lines won battles, and the score was tied. In the second quarter, Mizzou won both battles and seized a 17-7 lead. In the first 20 minutes of the second half, both defensive lines won, but OSU's absolutely dominated; that domination helped lead to two Mizzou fumbles that resulted in 10 OSU points and a tie game.
In the fourth quarter, the tides turned. The offenses started moving. Mizzou scored, and OSU responded. Mizzou kicked a field goal, and OSU took the lead with a touchdown.
But then the players who made the difference in 2013, made the difference in the Cotton Bowl. Henry Josey scored his third rushing touchdown from 16 yards out with 3:08 remaining to give the Tigers a 34-31 lead. And with a minute left and OSU driving to either tie the game or take the lead, Michael Sam stripped OSU quarterback Clint Chelf. Shane Ray recovered the fumble and, flanked by Kony Ealy, returned it 73 yards for the game-clinching score.
Missouri finishes the 2013 season at 12-2 and, and with the No. 3, 5, 6, and 7 teams in the country all losing, the Tigers should finish the season around fifth or sixth. This will always be remembered as the year that erased any doubt of Mizzou "belonging" with the big boys in college football. And we will always celebrate it as such. Thank you, guys.
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A heart attack occurs when the blood supply is cut off from the heart muscle, usually because of a blood clot. Without blood and oxygen, the muscle cells are damaged and die.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack).
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For those of you keeping track, the return of a healthy Colin Tanigawa gives UW one of the most experienced (in terms of total starts) O-Lines in the PAC 12. Maybe one of you can dig up the stats on that. Cassino Edit: Phil Steele has that here http://blog.philsteele.com/2012/05/28/career-offensive-line-starts-returning/ And it looks like this for the Pac12 UCLA 74 Utah 65 Oregon 65 Cal 63 Washington 62 Arizona 61 USC 60 WSU 57 Colorado 51 Oregon State 50 Arizona State 47 Stanford 37


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Jim Beauregard's Tasting Notes: Henniker Brewing's first ales reaching retailers
Number of microbreweries in the U.S. in 1980: 8.
By 1994: 537.
Today: More than 2,000.
Today's number includes several right here in New Hampshire, including one of the newest: the Henniker Brewing Company in, yes, Henniker, founded in May of 2011 by David Currier, Chase Hand and Gregory Bolton.
The process of setting up a brewery involves lots more than just getting the equipment. Once the decision is made to go forward, then the real work begins: Design a brewery; order the equipment you need to make beer; apply for the appropriate licenses; find the people you want to work with; build, build, build, involving companies from New Hampshire to Oregon; and finally, bring in hops, malt, et al, and start brewing - which Henniker Brewing did at the end of 2012.
The brewery is located at 129 Centervale Road in Henniker, and they are just sending their first (very good) beers out into the world. I found these at Bert's Better Beers in Hooksett. Let's take a look:
Amber Apparition American Amber Ale, $7.95, 5.2% abv. Amber ale with hints of dark orange, under a light tan frothy/creamy head that slowly diminishes. The nose is malt, with some slight hops in the background.
The palate is off-dry with medium-plus bitterness (the hops speaking), medium acidity, low carbonation, medium alcohol that is well-integrated, medium body and texture, and flavors of caramel, grain, cereal, coffee, hints of toastiness, and citrusy bitterness with some herbal hints.
Hop Slinger IPA, $7.95, 6.5% abv. We just saw the malt - now the hops. Large, creamy head that slowly diminishes, good carbonation, gold-amber beer, low malt nose, medium-plus hops intensity with citrus and lemon on the nose, floral notes, grapefruit coming to the fore very quickly.
It's a dry beer, with medium-plus bitterness, good acidity, medium carbonation, medium alcohol that is also well-integrated in a harmonious blend, medium body and texture, medium-plus flavor intensity with hops, citrus, lemon, grapefruit, floral notes and herbal notes in the background.
Lots of variety and a good long finish. Good balance, length and complexity.
These guys are doing very good work right from the get-go, and their beers are certainly worth a try. If you'd like to learn more, check out hennikerbrewing.com.
Next Week: A great mid-range Pinot Noir from New Hampshire distributor Pat Dunn, and five beers from Italy (yes, there's more there than Peroni).
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ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP) -- "Tyler Perry is a moralist who doesn't have sense enough to engage us by making sin look like fun," is how one critic featured on the movie review Internet site "Rotten Tomatoes" sums up the film "Temptation: The Confessions of a Marriage Counselor" which is currently in theaters.
A brief synopsis of the movie on the "Temptation" website describes the film as, "A bold exploration of the intrigue and perils of infidelity." As the critic points out, the movie does not portray marital unfaithfulness as innocent fun; rather it depicts it with all the negative emotional and physical consequences that are possible.
While the critic quoted in the first paragraph deems Perry's effort as nothing more than trite moralizing, I find it encouraging that a mainstream filmmaker would be bold enough to portray marital infidelity for what it really is -- life-altering and destructive.
In short, the movie is about a young woman who steps outside of what has become a stale marriage to experience what is initially an exciting fling. Eventually, negative consequences begin to multiply and the woman finds herself living with the constant regret of her selfish choices.
"Temptation" opens with a couple seeing a marriage counselor. Words are exchanged and the man storms out of the office. The wife remains and it is revealed she has met someone and is, at the very least, contemplating an affair.
The counselor begins to recount the story of her sister, Judith, to the woman. It is obvious as the story unfolds that "Judith" is the marriage counselor herself, and not a sister. Via flashback she details her marriage to a good and stable man and her unintended spiral into lust.
Judith's story, as the movie title implies, is one of encountering temptation in the form of a rich, handsome, unattached man. At first she resists, but over time she not only gives in to sexual sin, but eventually gives herself over to life in his fast lane.
In the end, her seducer is nothing more than a loathsome womanizer. She winds up with an incurable sexually transmitted disease. Judith's story does not end happily ever after with her marriage restored. Instead, she finds herself alone. The husband she betrayed remarries and enjoys a stable life.
Perry, who describes himself as a Christian, does not appear in the film but wrote and directed it. The 43-year-old actor, director, gospel singer, and screenwriter is best known for the funny female character Mabel "Madea" Simmons he created and portrays.
In a day where celebrity affairs are reported with too much regularity and the negative consequences of them are routinely ignored, a film like "Temptation" can serve to make people stop and realize that cheating on one's spouse is anything but a harmless indiscretion.
The Bible is very realistic about the subject of adultery. A writer in the Book of Proverbs indicates that at first glance the act seems enticing. "Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant," is how unfaithfulness appears to one contemplating infidelity.
Yes, an affair with that exciting someone looks and sounds so good. However, the very next verse says of the one being tempted, "But he does not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol." Another biblical proverb compares the person who commits adultery with someone who hugs fire or walks on hot coals. There is no way to avoid being burned. This same proverb goes on to say, "The one who commits adultery lacks sense; whoever does so destroys himself."
Fans of Tyler Perry's films are very likely to buy tickets to "Temptation" based on the moviemaker's reputation. Those who do so will not be treated to a story that makes temptation look like fun. They instead will see a movie that depicts the temptation to be unfaithful as real and the consequences of infidelity as damaging and irreversible.
"Temptation" definitely is not a family-friendly film. But it is a stark warning to any would-be adulterer: The possible -- even probable -- negative consequences of unfaithfulness are simply not worth whatever fleeting pleasure an affair might provide.
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- Saturday's Funeral Notices MAURICE SHOULTZ — The funeral for Maurice E. Shoultz was at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bramble, with Rev. J. Kenneth Walker officiating. Pallbearers were Daniel Shoultz, Lucas Shoultz, Matt Shoultz, Nathan Shoultz, Russell Cr
- Rita Lannan LOOGOOTEE — Rita Mae Lannan, 77, died at 8:52 p.m. Thursday at Daviess Community Hospital. Born Dec. 25, 1936, in Martin County, she was the daughter of Francis and Mary Agatha (Spaulding) Lannan. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Whi
- Norman England FREELANDVILLE — Norman Lee England, 74, passed away Thursday at his son's house in Flat Rock, Illinois. Norman was born Oct. 29, 1939, in Washington, the son of Harley "Jack" and Wilma "Beryl" (Perkins) England. He married Loretta Smith on Oct. 14, 1
- Loren Nash Loren Nash, 77, of Washington, died at 10:17 a.m. Friday at Select Hospital in Evansville. Born Jan. 27, 1937, in Decker, he was the son of Howard L. and Rowena (William) Nash. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by a sister, Donna (Bud) Curry
- Verda Graber Verda Graber, wife of John (Mush) Graber, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the c
- Marjorie Kocher Marjorie "Kay Raymann" Kocher, 75, of Washington, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Nursing Center. Born April 15, 1939, in Washington, she was the daughter of Ernest and Earldean (Wilson) Smith. She received her GED and Cosmetology License a
- Carol 'Hupo' Holland LOOGOOTEE — Carol E. "Hupo" Holland, 73, died Wednesday at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. Born March 8, 1941, in Martin County, he was the son of Roy and Betty (Smith) Holland. He was a U.S. Army veteran and he formerly was a member of St. Mary Ba
- Thursday's Funeral Notices HELEN GAITHER — The funeral for Helen C. Gaither was at noon Wednesday at Gill Funeral Home, with Rev. Ken Wells officiating. Burial was in Wheatland Cemetery.Pallbearers were Duane Gaither, Keith Gaither, Brandon Gaither, Daniel Gaither, Grant Ketch
- Joyce Patterson CANNELBURG — Joyce (Cobb) Patterson, 81, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in Indianapolis.Born Dec. 11, 1932, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Lee and Hazel (McKibben) Cobb. She was a graduate of Shoals High School. She lived most of her life in Cannelbur
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