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Theatre Review: The Complete History of America (Abridged) at Vermont Stage, Burlington
Oct 01, 2004 — The Complete History of America (Abridged) opens the season for Vermont Stage in Burlington's FlynnSpace, and rund through October 17. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review. Go to full article
Vermont Youth Orchestra Performs in Carnegie Hall
Sep 21, 2004 — The Vermont Youth Orchestra says its trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City this month was a big success. The young musicians from Vermont and the North Country received a standing ovation at their concert. The program included works from six Vermont composers. Todd Moe talks with conductor Troy Peters. Go to full article
Preview: Art Hop in Burlington
Sep 09, 2004 — Wild and whimsical outdoor art is drawing attention along Burlington's Pine Street corridor and Flynn Avenue. The outdoor installations are part of this weekend's 12th Annual South End Art Hop. The event begins Friday night (5pm) with performances, open studios, galleries and free workshops. It features the works of over 250 of the region's best artists and is sponsored by the South End Arts and Business Owners Association. Spokesman Rick Norcross told Todd Moe that the Art Hop is an extraordinary celebration of community, expression, culture and commerce. Go to full article
Rainfalls Spike Throughout Summer, But Relief Is In Sight
by Brian Mann
Aug 25, 2004 — Farmers aren't the only ones who've struggled with this year's wet, chilly summer. Tourist businesses across the north country are suffering through a tough season. So are parents with kids who like to go swimming. Brian Mann spoke with Brooke Taber, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service In Burlington, who says we will get a last gasp of real summer. Go to full article
Lois McClure to Set Sail on Lake Champlain
Aug 10, 2004 — Final preparations are being made this week on an 88-foot schooner like those that traveled Lake Champlain and the Hudson River in the 19th century. The Lois McClure is the result of a $1-million project and three years of work by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum shipwrights and volunteers. It's the first large wooden vessel built and launched in Burlington in over 100 years. Todd Moe talks with some of folks working on the project. Go to full article
Valet Parking for Cyclists in Burlington
by Jody Tosti
Jun 08, 2004 — Cyclists will get a place to park their bikes at major events in Burlington this summer. But there's a twist. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article
Housing Cuts Could Lead to Crisis
by Martha Foley
May 26, 2004 — Low-income advocates and political leaders are warning that planned cuts to the federal Section 8 housing voucher program will accelerate northern New York and Vermont's growing problem of homelessness. Martha Foley talks with Kurt Reichelt, with the Community on Temporary Shelter, or COTS, in Burlington. The agency has organized a noon rally. Go to full article
Theatre Review: The Miracle Worker at Vermont Stage in Burlington
May 03, 2004 — The Miracle Worker is the final production of the tenth anniversary season at Vermont Stage in Burlington and runs through May 16. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Review: Underneath the Lintel at Vermont Stage, Burlington VT
Mar 19, 2004 — Vermont Stage's production of the Off-Broadway hit Underneath the Lintel runs in the FlynnSpace until March 28. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. Go to full article
Theatre Advocates Take Vermont's Dramatic Pulse
Feb 18, 2004 — In the tradition of Vermont's famous Town Meeting Day, actors, directors, producers and theatre designers will gather March 6th in Burlington to discuss the state of theatre in Vermont. It's part of the 16th annual State Audition and Interview Day. Coordinator Veronica Lopez invites creative brainstorming on strengthening the viability of theatre in Vermont. She spoke with Todd Moe. For more information, call 802-862-2287, or email email@example.com. Go to full article
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"My average pizza delivery meal was a large pizza, an order of breadsticks, maybe even some hot wings," Jason Stevens said. "That was a Sunday dinner for me."
"If you could've seen Jason Stevens come in here 18 months ago, at 710 lbs., and could only walk from his truck to a tire in front of my door," said Neal Lyday, a personal trainer and the owner of Lyday Fitness. "He had to rest for about 15 minutes before we could even talk."
Lyday remembers the first day Jason Stevens, 34, walked through his door asking for help. Stevens' father sought Neal out to help his son get healthy after he packed on more than 400 pounds in the 15 years since he'd graduated from high school.
"A lot of the trainers around town wouldn't do it," Jason Stevens said. "They all told my father that I was a heart attack waiting for a place to happen."
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"It's 80 percent nutrition and 20 percent exercise here. If you can't get the eating right, you're pretty much wasting your time in the gym," Lyday said.
So the first thing Stevens did was change his eating habits.
"Healthy foods, whole grains, vegetables, fruits supplementing some of my meals with replacement shakes," he said.
And simultaneously started to add activity into his lifestyle.
"I could always walk, but I had to start somewhere and walking seemed to be the place to start," Stevens said.
Now, he's stepped it up.
"Jason is basically on the same program we put a lot of people on," Lyday said.
And it's no easy feat.
"Weight is weight, but we base our program here on body composition. You can be 156 pounds, 40 percent body fat or you can be 156 pounds, 20 percent body fat. Big difference," Lyday said.
Stevens says he doesn't have a set number in his head for his ideal weight, but he does have his next goal on the horizon.
"At 300 pounds I can go to see a plastic surgeon and talk about body sculpting, after that I don't know. It depends on where I am with muscle mass versus my body type versus my height," Stevens said.
However, his progress so far has changed his life.
"I'm actually able to do physical labor it and doesn't faze me very much anymore," he said.
Stevens believes that support is key-- you need a good support system and if you don't have one, find one. And don't beat yourself up if you slip up every once in a while.
"You can give it 100 percent while you're here, but you're always gonna have those days where you're not motivated to come in or you're unable to come in," he said.
Lyday and his wife say they started the fitness center after they both lost weight and got back in shape, winning the success story in the February 2010 edition of Men's Fitness magazine.
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UT's Junior Day - OL and Georgians Abound
It doesn't take a long look at Tennessee's visitors for its first junior day under Derek Dooley to determine that the newly hired head coach has some strong ties in Georgia. At least 12 prospects from the Peach State are scheduled to be in town. It also doesn't take a long gander to determine that the Vols are already heavy on recruiting offensive linemen, a key need for 2011. Ten offensive line prospects are scheduled to be in town.
Here are the confirmed visitors for Tennessee's junior day this weekend:
LB Jarrod Coleman (McCallie/Chattanooga)
OL Kyler Kerbyson (Catholic/Knoxville)
OL Hunter Long (Briarcrest/Eads)
LB Steven Rich (Hardin County/Savannah)
OL Antonio Richardson (Ensworth/Nashville)
Ath. Jabriel Washington (Trinity Christian/Jackson)
QB Mike Wegzyn (Catholic/Knoxville)
WR Daryl Collins (Gadsden City/Gadsden)
OL Hudson Grimes (Cherokee County, Centre)
RB Alonzo Harris (Gadsden City/Gadsden)
Ath. Christion Jones (Minor/Adamsville)
OL Spencer Region (Cullman/Somerville)
DE Xzavier Dickson (Griffin/Griffin)
OL Justin Floyd (Cartersville/Cartersville)
FB John Hampton (Dade/Trenton)
OL Randy Holt (Dade/Trenton)
DL Jack Howard (Blessed Trinity/Dalton)
OL J.D. Jones (Cartersville/Cartersville)
DE Kendall Lawson (Temple/Temple)
OL Nick Lawson (Dade/Trenton)
DB Mitchell Malcolm (Valdosta/Valdosta)
DB Brian Randolph (Kell/Marietta)
TE Jay Rome (Valdosta/Valdosta)
DB Damien Swann (Grady/Atlanta)
TE Jeff Heuerman (Collier/Barron)
LB C.J. Johnson (Philadelphia/Philadelphia)
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H.R. 3638, Act for the 99% in The Taxpayer's Tab
January 13, 2012
Did you miss this week's issue of NTUF's Taxpayer's Tab? If so, you missed quite a bit. Here's a quick recap.
This week, NTUF highlighted its analysis of H.R. 3638, Act for the 99%.
Annualized Cost: $81.7 billion ($408.6 billion over five years)
The goal of the 264-page Act for the 99% is to help American workers keep their jobs or find new jobs if they are currently unemployed. The bill would increase domestic spending on a number of new jobs programs while making cuts in defense spending. H.R. 3638 also increases tax rates for some taxpayers, extends tax credits for certain individuals, and eliminates tax incentives for certain corporations.
Here are just a few of the bill's proposals:
NTUF estimates the Act for the 99% would result in $408.6 billion in new spending over the next five years -- a net of $456.3 billion in proposed spending and $47.7 billion in savings.
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Police in Plymouth have arrested a 25-year-old city man who was wanted for recall to prison.
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Karo Parisyan apologizes to the UFC and the fans (Video)
By Cory Brady on December 15, 2009
Expelled UFC fighter Karo Parisyan recently took the time out to address the fans, the UFC, and Dustin Hazelett for his pulling out of his anticipated UFC 106 clash with the fellow submission specialist.
Karo discussed a variety of topics surrounding his recent dismisal from the UFC in a recent conversation with HyeFighters.com. You can check out the video below:
twodragunns says:
He looks like he's under the influence of pain killers while filming this video …….. his eyes look heavy and he's blinking very slowly and talking slowly with a bit of a slur.
I'm not interested in seeing Karo fight again unless he cleans his personal life up.
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Scott Neumyer says:
I've said this before on a previous thread discussing Karo, but as someone who has dealt with Panic & Anxiety Disorder in the past, I completely understand where he's coming from. I feel for the guy and hope he makes a great recovery and we see him fight again soon.
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BigDave says:
Although I'm not a fan of Karo I feel for him as a person. Panic attacks and anxiety are no joke. This disorder can be extremly dibilitating and make it hard to just do normal everyday things. Hope he gets things straightened out with himself and best of luck to him.
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Makington says:
I'm glad he has finally manned up and delivered an apology to all of his fans. This is the only way for him to salvage some respect from the fans as well as himself so I'm glad he's doing it now. That being said, if just saying sorry was all it took to fix life's problems then things would be a lot easier. He has a long road to go to clear his name and earn the respect he once had with everyone. I personally hope he can do it, but until he does I don't think he deserves to be in the UFC. If he can come back in a year or so and prove that he's been taking care of himself first then maybe Dana should give him a chance but that's not what he should be thinking right now. At this point, he should be thinking about himself, not fighting. He should be doing this even if he will never get into the UFC again, and I hope he's doing it right. I don't feel bad for him, but I hope he can get better.
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FightFan313 says:
I really hope he is able to stay mentally solid this time. I would like to see him fight in the UFC again.
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Unabomberman says:
Jesus, look at him breathing at the beginning–talk about uneasy.
His perceived slur could very well be painkillers, but it could also be due to for prolonged time without sleeping. Stress does that to you, and the dude looked anything but easy going.
I for one am hoping that he'll clean up his act before trying to compete again. You can only play with fire and get burned so many times, and it is his livelyhood we're talking about, here. The guy's trying so that, for now, should be enough.
Also, I don't want to come off as a dick, but he should stop asking for chances from anybody. Truth is that kicking a bad habit is hard work, and sometimes people come short even when trying their hardest, and mostly nobody will understand it when the fireworks don't come at the pre-arranged date. He should just concentrate on doing his stuff, getting out there, performing, and trying to stay positive, and hopefully he'll take those much needed baby steps.
Much luck to him.
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Lord Faust says:
If he's on anti-anxiety meds, that would explain his "out of it" demeanor. I had this sinking feeling he was on something during his last fight; he seemed like he was about 1/2 a step slower than he should have been.
I'm far from a Karo fan, but as a human being I wish him the best. No one should have their livelihood taken away; let-alone by something they cannot control. I hope, if nothing else, he can get back to where he wants to be — whether or not he knows where that is, remains to be seen.
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Well, that's a start. Karo, I don't know if you will ever read this, but from one old Judo guy to another, just know some of us are in your corner.
I've been a Karo Parisyan fan for a very long time, and anyone can see now that he's coming to what has been referred to as "rock bottom." I know a bit about life there, and it isn't fun. However, it IS necessary. Those low points in our lives teach us things about life, about ourselves, and about overcoming our own issues. None of those lessons are easy or cheap. Ask Karo.
As for his fighting for the UFC or anyone else for that matter, I don't want to see it anytime soon. Karo has a whole lot of work to do before that can ever happen again, and maybe it never will. Maybe that's not what he needs. I don't know. As a human being, I want to see him get better.
I'm with you here, Karo. Get some professional help. There's no shame in it. We know a lot more than we used to about this stuff, and there really is some help out there for you, even though it may not feel like it right now. I don't want to use platitudes like "hang in there" because they're worth nothing at all (in fact they usually just pissed me off). Just know some of us are really pulling for you.
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Little less talk and a little more action, Karo. Admitting that you are/were seriously hooked on opiates without ralking around it would help with your recovery also.
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opiates are one of the HARDEST, things to kick, especially if you have pain & anxiety.I'm not a fan of Karo, and I am a Judo man as well,but he belongs in the UFC, bexcause he helped build the ufc w/ some ALL TIME EPIC fights( GSP, N.DIAZ, D.SANCHEZ,M.SERRA etc.etc.) he got dicked, by the super deuce dana white. Actually I hope he goes to STRIKEFORCE w/ half the other fighters, and rock the ufc organization, the fighters are what's up, and dana has no respect for them (unless your Quit-en- rampage Jackson, or junie "the deuce" browning) THE FIGHTERS SHOULD GET A UNION W/ PENSIONS 401K…ALL THAT! dana shouldnt put Karo on blast like he did, he should help a fighter that helped him for 7 years, shit rampage did a BUNCH OF CRAZY SHIT,drove w/ blown out tires, people jumping out of the way of his truck while he's driving down the sidewalk, and dana flew out to smooth the whole thing over, ANY way he could, ju$t becau$e rampage wa$ champ? That $how$ what dana care$ about mo$t. Not the fighters who make his life mo$t $ucce$ful. Anyway, now I'm salty. GOD bless Karo, your toughest fight begins now, and last for the rest of your life. Late.
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hope Karo can turn things around but I can't say I am going to miss him in the UFC
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So, for most NFL teams, we've hit the quarter mark, and that seems like a nice, arbitrary milestone to see how my QB projections based on three-year averages are doing. To catch up on what this thread is about, I highly recommend reading that post and the ensuing conversation. This is especially important if you want to jump into this thread and fail to make the distinction between predictions and projections.
There were a few errors in the original thread, though. For one, I didn't have a projection for Ryan Tannehill, which was stupid of me. I also lightly revised a couple of the projections pre-season, but only by a tenth or two, so nothing that throws what you see there completely out of whack.
To reiterate the original methodology, though:
- Under most circumstances, quarterbacks must regress near their three-year averages (I used the averages for basic rate stats--TD%, INT%, Comp%, Y/C--to get at the counting stats. I also have some hidden sack%/sack yard averages that I used to calculate ANY/A).
- I must assume a 16 game schedule for each QB.
- If a team has two likely enough starters, I must project both of them for the full 16.
- For quarterbacks younger than 28, I can project positive or negative development if a) the trend is already apparent in the three-year sample, or b) if the available sample represents less than three years and there is a coaching or personnel change to suggest it, or c) if the sample represents less than three years and standard development curves suggest it. And even then, I have to be modest.
- For quarterbacks older than 32, I can project decline only if the trend is already apparent in the three-year sample.
- For rookies, I don't really have a system, so I'll just try not to look like an idiot.
- For total attempts, I don't really have a system, so I'll just try not to look like an idiot (insofar as any projection that has John Skelton throwing the ball 550 times does not look idiotic--I'll elaborate on how I know guys like John Skelton will never throw this much, but am going with it anyway, below).
For the quarter report, I get to make a few crucial corrections to parts of the projection system that, at the time were necessary, but were also unfortunately kind of confusing. For one, I am drawing no arbitrary line for attempts. I am pro-rating the projection rates for the actual attempts numbers these quarterbacks have thrown. For another, I am not checking projections against quarterbacks who have not played sufficiently. That makes no sense.
So, the following is a breakdown in four parts of how the projection system has sized up, through four weeks, all of the NFL quarterbacks who have played significantly in at least three games.
I have decided to use Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt as my closeness meter, because it is my easily calculated stat of choice. I have included Passer Rating because it's a pretty standard thing, not because I especially like it. I think ANY/A does a better job of providing a rough quality count.
The first part shows quarterbacks who, by ANY/A, are within half a yard of their projection. For all of these quarterbacks, the top line is the projection, and the bottom line is their "actual" stats. I put actual in quotes there only because I did something stupid and used the rates to generate the totals. Which is stupid for several reasons, mostly because some of the yards end up being off, and also mostly because it was more work than just typing in the real stuff, but also wasn't worth changing once I realized how stupid it was because any differences between the actual stats and the "actual" stats end up being almost 100% negligible. Seriously, it's like 3 extra yards for Drew Brees or something:
What this tells us:
So far so good! That's roughly a third of the league that, over the short span of only four weeks, my projections are currently doing a pretty good job on. Manning is nailed almost exactly. There are some other interesting things to note here, though. The hidden stats that affect ANY/A are sacks taken and sack yards. This would suggest that, Alex Smith, for instance, is wasting a very real amount of his otherwise fantastic efficiency by taking so many sacks. His sack rate has skyrocketed this year, and generally have skyrocketed under Harbaugh. There may be a chicken/egg argument over whether or not he sacrifices sacks to gain in efficiency, and another argument about whether or not it's worth it. What is clear is that, because his sack numbers are so high, he's landed, production-wise, square on his three-year projection despite throwing the ball as well as ever.
Mark Sanchez is a good example of the opposite. He's generally sucked more than ever from a pure throwing standpoint, but his sack numbers are good enough to bring his overall production back in line with his projection.
The other question, of course, is sustainability. It seems difficult to suggest that Alex Smith could maintain a sack rate near 10%, or even one as high as his 9% from last season. If his sack numbers go down--that is, if they simply regress normally--all that additional efficiency he's displaying will stop being wasted. Essentially, he's a sack rate regression away from being a top-ten QB by ANY/A.
Also, I'm getting hella lucky about Brandon Weeden. Projections based on Zero Data should never be so close.
Additionally, though, Sam Bradford and Kevin Kolb, despite some aesthetic improvements, appear to be just as unproductive as always.
Onto the next group! This chart shows the guys who were between 0.6 and 1 yards from their ANY/A projection:
What this tells us:
The projection system is still doing pretty well! That's 18 QBs who landed within 1 ANY/A of their projection. The 1 ANY/A mark is sort of my cutoff point for the system doing well, and hitting well on 18/32 with only four weeks of data feels like a pretty solid result to me. This all, of course, could get screwed monumentally by the end of the season.
That said, my luck quotient is still sitting pretty high. I have three guys in this section whose projections were based on one or fewer years of data. So, on the one hand, I can be proud of my ability to make guesses, but on the other hand, well, I'm still doing pretty well.
But, looking at this, I'd say that it tells us some solid stuff about some of these guys. For the most part, though Cutler and Brees have looked much worse than usual (and those guys are held to different standards, obviously), their overall production has not been that far off from what you would expect. We would expect upward regression for both, but probably not as much as a first glance would suggest. I'm not sure if this is useful fantasy information. I like to pretend that it is.
The next group is the QBs who are currently producing between 1.1 and 1.5 ANY/A from their projection. This group is where things start to get weird, and where the regression question starts to become a lot more interesting:
What this tells us:
There are some good quarterbacks over-performing their projections right now. It's hard to say that Matt Ryan is due for regression because he was pegged as a guy from the scouting side who was likely to see a nice, big jump (thank you very much, Mr. Jones). It almost seems safe to trust what you see from him.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, though, is a PRIME suspect for a SHARP regression. Even this early, he's been almost as deeply inconsistent as ever, and it's impossible to believe that he'll sustain anything resembling his current TD rate. Watch out, Fantasy Owners. This guy is not worth picking up for the touchdowns he's already thrown, because he probably won't be throwing them like that going forward... whereas, his INT rate is pretty close to what you'd expect.
Of course, I can't imagine I'm talking to a bunch of people who believe in Ryan Fitzpatrick. So, in a sense, the projection system is telling you what you already know. Which is GREAT. It agrees with reality. Yay!
FINALLY, also, we begin to see the limitations of projecting players who have a small data pool. Andy Dalton is not necessarily a candidate for regression based on the system. Rather, he was always a good candidate for the system to end up with a bad projection for. Nothing to see here. Move along. Things working exactly the way they should.
And, assuming he retains his starting job, I'm going to go out on my first limb here and say that projection system's results for Michael Vick should be heartening to fantasy owners. He's a high-reward prospect right now, underperforming in areas that seem likely to see positive regression. And, as ever, he brings good value on the ground. This might be his low-value point. So if you think he's keeping that job and you need some QB depth... I'm just saying: Think about it.
And now the last group. These are the guys the projection system blew. More than 1.5 ANY/A off of their projections:
What this tells us:
This tells us what we already knew: I hate Jake Locker, and maybe I shouldn't hate him so much. Well, the projection system also hates him, but he's really done a good job so far of justifying the raw-tools argument.
Also important to note that four of the seven guys who the projection system blew are guys who have smaller data sets than the system called for. Nothing to see here! Exactly what should be expected to happen. Yay.
The other guys are Tony Romo, Philip Rivers, and Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is an obvious choice for positive regression, but that's no news to fantasy owners or anything. Anybody who dropped Aaron Rodgers at this point is a stone cold psycho. But Rivers and Romo are interesting cases. Rivers is now in the midst of his second consecutive worse-than-expected season. It may be time to start thinking about how much positive regression you actually want to expect out of this guy. Maybe this is small sample shenanigans. Maybe he's just a lot closer to the guy we saw in 2011 than the Philip Rivers we know and love.
And Romo. Tony Romo. Here's my other limb. The guy is, like Vick, at his low value point. He probably just played the worst game of his life. He's also probably still a really good quarterback. There seems to be a solid straw hat argument about his mental makeup, but I think he's another guy who could be had right now for less than fair value if you need QB depth and provide real production very soon.
Also: Cam Newton may be better than he looks.
Also: Hahahahahaha Robert Griffin III. I won't step up yet and say that he's this good. But, man. He's been good.
What do you think? I'm pretty happy with the results thusfar. I'll try to check in every four games, but I can't promise I'll have time.


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Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa is reportedly looking to add some extra bucks into his bank account by suing an entertainment company for not following through on a paid performance.
According to reports, Wiz wants $1 million after It's My Party, Inc. damaged his reputation by falling back on a scheduled George Mason University show.
Toker extraordinaire Wiz Khalifa believes a single concert is worth 666 pounds of pot ... so he claims in a new lawsuit over a cancelled show. Wiz filed the case against concert promoter It's My Party, Inc., claiming the company booked the rapper to perform at George Mason University and pulled the plug at the last minute. According to the suit ... It's My Party promised Wiz $85,000, plus a cut of the profits, but never paid. Now Wiz wants a cool million, claiming the cancellation seriously damaged his reputation -- seriously. (TMZ)
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It's My Party has fired back, claiming Wiz is blowing smoke ... ticket sales for the 7,000-seat arena tanked, plus the company never signed on the dotted line so it's not obligated to pay anything. FUN FACT: You can buy 1 million Taco Bell soft tacos for a million bucks, and 2 million Jack in the Box tacos. (TMZ)
Outside of legal drama, the 25-year-old rapper recently talked about embracing fatherhood with his newborn son Sebastian.
"Bash is great, man, he's awesome," Khalifa told host Sway Calloway. "He's eating on time, he's taking good poops, like a good baby should. He's been good." Though Wiz is adjusting to fatherhood nicely, he does find some difficulty with his new role. "The hardest thing for me is just when he cries. I want to give him everything just so he stops crying," he said. "You never want your baby to cry." (MTV)
In late February, Wiz defended ditching studio work to focus on his first kid.
"My son wakes right up and gives me kisses on the nose :-)," Khalifa tweeted February 26th.
"Im not gonna lie, i havent been on twitter, instagram, in the studio or nothin. Juss bein Sebastian's dad is good enough for now" (Wiz Khalifa's Twitter)


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Welcome back to part 2 of this 2 part post I decided to make. In case you missed it, (warning: blatant self promotion) part 1 can be found here which deals with the offense. As you probably guessed already this post will deal with the defensive side of the ball. Will it be as strong as the offensive side of the ball is shaping up to be? Take the jump to find out.
Note: If you don't care about college football or the draft and just wanna see how it all relates to the Broncos, you can skip ahead to the end where I put everything together and how I think it all relates to the Broncos.
According to most, the weakness of Denver's defense over the past couple years has been the d-line so let's start with DT.
Jerel Worthy (Michigan State) came into the year as the consensus top DT and he has the talent and potential to be a top 10 pick. The problem is that he has yet to come close to living up to that potential. His stat total is not what you wanna see out of a guy who is supposed to be a top 10 pick and some have questioned his competitiveness and drive. Now in his defense, he see's double teams every play and looks like he will be a solid plug-in and eat up space kind of guy but is that what you want with a top 10 pick. Brandon Thompson (Clemson) is seeing his stock rise dramatically and has taken the top DT spot from Worthy in some scouts eyes. Thompson does not have the potential Worthy does but does just as good a job as Worthy does. Like Worthy, his stats leaving something to be desired but he demands double teams every play and is great at eating up blockers.
Alameda Ta'amu (Washington) is normally the 3rd ranked DT and the #1 NT but he's my favorite DT. He is huge (330 lbs), highly athletic and is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves. He had been an afterthought in most scouts eyes because he plays only 1 and 0-tech in Washington's 3-4 but with the way his body is built along with his athleticism, he looks like he could be a better fit in a 4-3 and not only could he play 1-technique but 3 technique as well. He's not going to pick up the stats needed to push him to the top but I have my eyes squarely on him right now. Jared Crick (Nebraska) is the top pass rushing DT in the draft. He has averaged 9 sacks a season and has gotten off to a good start so far. The question with Crick is due to his size (285 lbs) will he be able to hold up as a 3 down DT in the NFL. My guess is no. Crick looks like a much better fit as a 5 tech in a 3-4 than a 3 tech in a 4-3. His game's against Wisconsin and Ohio State have only proved this going against the top two centers in the draft this year.
Baker Steinkuhler is the other guy out of Nebraska. He is a decent prospect but like Crick is better suited to DE in a 3-4. Kheeston Randall (Texas) does a good job pushing the pocket and getting penetration but has yet to produce good numbers. Tydreke Powell (North Carolina) is a talented player who should produce way more than he does playing beside Quinton Coples, Kareem Martin, and Dontae Paige-Moss. Kawaan Short (Purdue) has started the year off good and could be a sleeper to watch. Other players to watch are Jaye Howard (Florida), Josh Chapman (Alabama), Tony Jerod-Eddie (Texas A&M), Kendall Reyes (Connecticut), Logan Harrell (Fresno State),and Derek Wolfe (Cincinnati). Oh yeah and I forgot about Marcus Forston (Miami). Well that's because he is a guy with 1st round talent who has yet to come close to his potential. He'll could be taken high because of his talent but shouldn't unless he turns it around real soon.
Moving to DE/Rush LB, the top prospect here is a player who many also believe to be the top defensive prospect period. Quinton Coples (North Carolina) had a monstrous campaign last year producing 10 sacks and 15.5 TFL's. However this year he has not started off as well. He's managed 2.5 sacks and constantly attracts double teams but he's just not been as impressive as he was last year. What is really interesting is that while Coples is considered the top DE, he actually played DT last year. He's a weird hybrid kind of player (Broncos fans think Robert Ayers), not quick enough to play RE and not big enough to play DT. He seems like a great fit at LE and could move inside on passing downs but this is not normally a position that's filled this high in the draft. Still Coples is a great athlete and football player and these questions marks should not prevent him from being a top 10 pick.
After Coples there aren't really any guys who translate well to the 4-3 at DE projected to be picked high. Donte Paige-Moss (North Carolina) and Vinny Curry (Marshall) are really the only two who could fit in a 4-3 but at 260 lbs they'll be limited to the right end and look better suited to a 3-4. Curry has been explosive for Marshall and is currently sitting at the top of the 2nd round but I can easily see him moving up. Donte Paige-Moss had a good season last year playing DE beside DT Coples but with Coples moving to DE and the emergence of DE Kareem Martin for the Tar Heels, Paige-Moss has not seen the field much. Still he is an incredible athlete and looks like he could be a top weak-side rusher (both in a 4-3 and 3-4) if he can get over consistency issues.
Both DE Melvin Ingram (South Carolina) and Frank Alexander (Oklahoma) entered the season as a 3rd/4th round picks but have exploded on the scene this year and have pushed there stocks into the 2nd round. If they continue to play like they have, they could push themselves into the 2nd/3rd spots for top 4-3 DE's. Another guy to watch in the 2nd/3rd is Andre Branch (Clemson). Later guys are Jake Bequette (Arkansas), Brad Madison (Missouri), Adewale Ojomo (Miami) and Shea McClellin (Boise State).
3-4 Rush LB is real good but I won't take to much time since most of you are not interested in 3-4 players. I have already mentioned Curry and Paige-Moss who are both best suited to a 3-4. There are two players however that I have ranked higher at rush LB. Brandon Jenkins (Florida State) had 13.5 sacks last year and seems to be picking up where he left off. Courtney Upshaw IMO is the best player on the Alabama defense. Considering that Alabama has better defense than some NFL teams, that should say a lot. He reminds me a ton of Clay Matthews. Others to mention are Devin Taylor (South Carolina), Brandon Lindsay (Pittsburgh), Chase Thomas (Stanford) and Nick Perry (USC).
This year boasts two top end OLB's in Zach Brown (North Carolina) and Travis Lewis (Oklahoma). Brown is an insane athlete who led the Tar Heels in production last year. Lewis isn't as strong an athlete but he is still really good and has had over 100 tackles every year for the Sooners. I have read about some character issues with Lewis but nothing has surfaced yet that is worth noting. The only real negatives for both are that they could use some more weight and right now are only suited to play WILL.
Keenan Robinson (Texas) and Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma) are the top rated SAM's and both are sitting with a 2nd round status on them. Lavonte David (Nebraska) produced huge for the Cornhuskers last year and has been an impact player for them this year but at 216 lbs he is not a fit for a lot teams in the NFL. Sean Spence (Miami) is another undersized WILL who is constantly around the ball. Nico Johnson (Alabama), Emmanuel Acho (Texas), Nigel Bradham (Florida State), Bobby Wagner (Utah State), and Danny Trevathan (Kentucky) are other players to watch.
Everyone knows the top 3 ILB LB'ers in the draft. Vontaze Burflict (Arizona State) is a physical freak with a nose for the big play. Some call him a dirty player due to his aggressive nature but at this point he is clearly the #1 prospect at ILB and will most likely be selected in the top 15. If defensive players could be taken in fantasy football, Luke Keuchly (Boston College) would be an absolute stud. He is not as athletic as Burflict but has great instincts, football IQ and is always in the right place at the right time to make a play. Manti T'eo (Notre Dame) is the other 1st round MIKE prospect. Big, physical and strong against the run, T'eo is a physical threat. He was my favorite prospect going into this year however he has yet to live up to the high expectations a lot of people had for him and has fallen to 3rd. Still he is a great prospect and will be drafted in the 1st guaranteed.
Dont'a Hightower (Alabama) would probably be getting a lot of hype if it wasn't for the 3 guys before him. Often the forgotten man of the Crimson Tide defense, he is a physical in-the-box defender and the leader and signal caller of Alabama's defense. The one negative for him is that he is best suited to a 3-4 due to his lack of range. While he probably won't see a lot of love from fan draft sites, he'll be high on pretty much every teams draft board. Tank Carder (TCU) got a lot of buzz before the year started but has been somewhat of a disappointment so far. Korey Williams (Southern Mississippi) is my player to watch later in the draft.
Jerry Franklin (Arkansas) is an interesting name due to the fact he can and has played multiple positions for Arkansas and produced at every one. He's good at rushing the passer and not a liability in pass coverage. He can play both SAM and MIKE in a 4-3 or all 4 positions in a 3-4. A team looking for a Kameron Wimbley/Von Miller type hybrid 4-3 LB should look no further than this guy. Great football player.
We will see at least 5 CB's drafted in the 1st round with the potential for at least 4 more. CB is definitely the strength of the defensive side this year so where to start. Why not with physical beast known as Dre Kirkpatrick. Anyone who said Patrick Peterson was a once in lifetime speciman at CB paid no attention to Kirkpatrick. Just as big and just as fast, Kirkpatrick (Alabama) is the definition of an athlete. Due to injuries early in his college career he didn't see any quality playing time until last year and because of that, isn't as technically sound and could definitely use some more development and seasoning. The bust potential for Kirkpatrick is higher than it is for Peterson but their ceilings are the exact same. The one thing I really like about Kirkpatrick is he is physical. I hate CB's who don't play physical and Kirkpatrick is not afraid of it, he loves hitting.
While Kirkpatrick currently sits at #1 on most peoples boards, it's going to be a battle for him to stay there. Right now Morris Claiborne (LSU) is #2 on most experts boards but if they don't have him at 2, it's because they have him at 1. He has been playmaker and is proving to be a shutdown corner. Though not as gifted as Kirkpatrick, he's no slouch and is more technically sound. He tackles well, can run with all receivers, great ball skills, and can create big plays. He looks like a sure thing at the next level. Stephen Gilmore (South Carolina) has the potential to be a very special player and at times is. He has shown plenty of times the skill that could make him a top 15 pick but he isn't as consistent as you would like him to be. If he can reach his full potential watch out, he'll be great. The question with him is that he hasn't even come close to that potential and will he ever?
Alfonzo Dennard (Nebraska) has missed most the season so far with an injury but coming into the season was ranked 2nd among CB's. He showed what he needed to last year playing opposite Prince Amukamara and holding up extremely well. He might not have as high a ceiling as the guys above him but he seems to be a very safe 1st round pick. Jayron Hosley (Virgina Tech) is a ballhawking playmaker with great instincts and is also a threat on kick returns. If he doesn't add some weight (172 lbs) he could see his stock plummet on draft day. If that happens and someone takes him in the 2nd or 3rd round to play nickel, they just got a steal. Casey Hayward (Vanderbilt) had a great year last year and has been playing even better this year. He is currently sitting with a 2nd round status but if he continues to play like he does, we could see him go in the 1st. Cliff Harris (Oregon) is another playmaking CB and someone who was considered a top prospect last year but will probably drop due to the amount of talent in the draft. If he does fall, some one is getting a steal.
And that was just the players with the potential to go in the 1st so lets look at the 2nd round now. Chase Minnifield (Virgina) is a guy who will suffer due to the amount of talent ahead of him. He has shown talent and potential but will probably get chosen late in the 2nd, maybe early in the 3rd. Desmond Trufant (Washington) is another solid corner to watch in the 2nd/3rd. Janoris Jenkins (North Alabama) was at one point considered a 1st round prospect this year but due to character issues (multiple arrests) which saw him get kicked out of Florida, he has seen his draft stock plummet. However a team not concerned with his issues will draft him high and hope he pans out. Other players to watch out for in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th are Micah Hyde (Iowa), Coryell Judie (Texas A&M), and Brandon Boykin (Georgia). Other players to watch later on are Keith Tandy (West Virginia), Leonard Johnson (Iowa State), and DeQuan Menzie (Alabama).
There are two wildcats to remember. Omar Bolden (Arizona State), at one point he was considered a 1st round talent but due to an ACL tear, he will miss the entire season. He has already said he will not return for his senior year so his stock will rely almost entirely on how he does at the combine. Another player to watch is Xavier Rhodes (Florida State). If he declares, he will probably be taken high in the 2nd round. However most people believe that if he stays in school one more year, he will be the top corner taken in the 2013 draft. I don't expect him to declare but he's someone to keep in mind.
And finally... Safety comes down to FS TJ McDonald (USC), SS Ray Ray Armstrong (Miami) and the two from Alabama, FS Robert Lester and SS Mark Barron. All 4 have 2nd round written all over them and in a weaker draft could've even gone in the 1st. FS Markelle Martin (Oklahoma State) is the 5th ranked safety and is presence in the Cowboys backfield. SS Kenny Tate (Maryland) is an interesting prospect because he's a talented football player who doesn't really fit anywhere. He currently plays LB but is too small to play LB in the NFL. He is best served at SS but might be too big seeing as big safeties are going out of style. Others to watch are Eddie Whitley (Virginia Tech), Winston Guy Jr. (Kentucky), Trumaine Johnson (Montana), and Brandon Taylor (LSU).
There, finally done. Now combining this knowledge with everything we talked about in my 1st part involving the offense, how does this all relate to the Broncos.
In my last post I stated that offensively, the Broncos will focus on the o-line and RB. However I said that neither of those were my #1 concern for the Broncos and after the Green Bay game it is blatantly obvious what our top need is going into the draft. Our secondary but seeing how we drafted our future safeties last year, CB more specifically. After listening to Elway say that CB is one of the four crucial positions on a football field, I'm extremely confident saying that the Broncos are gonna draft a CB in the 1st round. The only other real option I see is RB Trent Richardson but QB, DT, and LB will also be considered. We could possibly see an OT drafted with the thought of moving Franklin inside but at this point I think it's a long shot that will happen. In the 2nd round the broncos will most likely go DT, RB, or OL if a CB is drafted in the 1st. If one isn't, I'd be shocked (even more shocked than us not taking a DT last year) if a CB isn't sitting at the top of our board in the 2nd and we don't take him. In the 3rd and 4th round I see QB, OL, and DL.
And you know what screw it just for fun... MOCK DRAFT
1st round: CB Morris Claiborne, LSU (he'll emerge as the top CB)
2nd round: RB Chris Polk, Washington (not the most talented RB available but he's the type of RB Fox loves)
3rd round: QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M (there's a chance he'll drop on draft day and the broncos will scoop him up if he does)
Before anyone attacks me about having us draft Tannehill let me explain. Like last year, the Broncos will look at every QB available, only this year I think we will draft one regardless of how well Tebow does. The question will be, are we drafting our franchise guy, a QB to compete with Tebow for the starting spot, or a young backup to develop with Tebow as the franchise. I don't think Tebow will show us that he is definitely the future but I also don't think he'll show us that he absolutely isn't either. My guess is that we'll go into next year with Tebow as the starter and it will be his job to lose but we'll have a young prospect that we drafted this year (probably in the 3rd or 4th) competing with him. So please don't jump at me and say I'm not giving Tebow a chance. These are just my predictions on how everything will go down.
So we have finally reached the end and if you made it this far with me I thank you. I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. I love the draft and can't wait till April, only this year I hope the Broncos are drafting 32nd overall and not 2nd again :p
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Ryan Kalil - #67 - C
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|Corona, CA
|Years played
|2007, 2nd round, 27th pick by Panthers
Panthers' Brayton agrees to three-year deal
The Panthers re-signed DE Tyler Brayton on Wednesday, according to reports.
Panthers re-sign OL Pettiti
The Panthers have re-signed OL Rob Pettiti, according to Pettiti's agent, Ralph Cindrich, who announced the move on Twitter.
Veteran backup quarterback a pressing need for Panthers
After cutting Jake Delhomme, the Panthers announced they decided Matt Moore would be their starting quarterback in 2010, but there is a vacancy to be filled behind Moore on the depth chart.
Report: Panthers QB Moore to sign tender
The player expected to start at quarterback for the Panthers in 2010 will soon be under contract.
Hoover's run with Panthers ends
Panthers S Chris Harris announced that FB Brad Hoover has been cut on Twitter.
Early winners and losers in free agency
Here's a look at the teams that have spent the most wisely to this point and which ones overextended themselves after the first weekend of free agency.
Peppers doesn't like spotlight, but that's what he's getting with megadeal
Julius Peppers has a reputation as a guy who takes some plays off, and that may not sit well with Bears fans. However, if he produces anywhere close to the level he's capable of, the praise will overshadow the ...
Panthers release DT Kemoeatu, LB Diggs
The Panthers have parted with both of their starting defensive tackles from the 2008 season.
Panthers cut QB Delhomme
Multiple sources have told Pro Football Weekly that the Panthers will cut QB Jake Delhomme.
Panthers cut DT Lewis
Julius Peppers will be joined by one of his former teammates on the free-agent market this year.
Report: Panthers give Moore highest tender
It's a safe bet that QB Matt Moore will be playing in Charlotte next season.
NFC South team needs
With No. 1 WR Antonio Bryant departing in free agency, wide receiver is a pressing need for the Buccaneers. PFW continues its series in which it examines the needs of each team, analyzing the NFC South.
Panthers prepare for post-Peppers era
The Panthers will have a glaring hole to fill on defense after DE Julius Peppers departs in free agency.
Panthers announce they will not tag Peppers
The Panthers put to rest any doubts about their plans for DE Julius Peppers by announcing they would not place the franchise tag on him before Thursday's deadline for using it.
Peppers likely to demand Haynesworth-like deal
Although he's had some lengthy cold streaks, Panthers DE Julius Peppers will probably seek a free-agent contract similar to the one Albert Haynesworth signed last year with the Redskins.
Kalil is headed to Hawaii after all.||||||| Kalil was added to the NFC's Pro Bowl roster Friday to replace Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams, who is injured.
The Panthers have announced that Kalil is out for the season after suffering a left foot injury.||||||| Kalil was injured in Carolina's 16-12 loss to Seattle, although he continued playing. Kalil went to see Dr. James Anderson on Tuesday and it was determined he had a Lisfranc injury, having torn a ligament that supports the middle of his foot.
Kalil has signed his one-year tender worth more than $10 million. Team spokesman Charlie Dayton confirmed the move on Thursday, two days after the Panthers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Kalil. If the current rules exist in the new collective bargaining agreement, another team would've had to surrender two first-round picks to sign the two-time Pro Bowl selection.||||||| The franchise tag has been a point of contention with the current labor deal expiring next week. But Kalil's decision to sign gives him $10 million guaranteed.
The Carolina Panthers have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Kalil, a move that will help keep the core of the offensive line intact but will also make two other key players unrestricted free agents.||||||| Kalil will be offered a one-year, guaranteed deal worth more than $10 million. If the current franchise tag rules remain under the new labor deal, another team could sign Kalil only by giving Carolina two first-round draft picks. The 25-year-old Kalil made his second straight Pro Bowl this season.
Carolina was again without Kalil and right tackle Jeff Otah for Sunday's game against Arizona. Both linemen have been sidelined with right ankle injuries.||||||| The team hopes both Otah and Kalil will be back on the field when the Panthers resume play Nov. 9 at Oakland after getting two extra weeks of rest. Otah has missed the last three games and Kalil the previous two with ankle injuries.


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Eating a Mediterranean diet may lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. Here are some tips for getting started. Includes links to healthy recipes.
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These ten foods can help make your cardiovascular system healthier. I've included some links to recipes so you can incorporate them into any healthy diet.
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Consuming olive oil may reduce your risk of coronary artery disease because it contains monounsaturated fatty acids. Learn more about the health benefits of olive oil.
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25 Aug 2014
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18 Aug 2014
Cargo is surging at northern European ports, but it's not without consequences.
17 Aug 2014
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16 Aug 2014
Diversions related to the ongoing negotiations on the U.S. West Coast between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association continue to have an impact elsewhere.
14 Aug 2014
Containerized auto parts imports into the United States continued to trend upwards in the first half of 2014, in a market that has seen growth of over 10 percent in the past two years.
12 Aug 2014
Hapag-Lloyd swung to a €54.2 million ($72.6 million) net loss in the second quarter from a €20.9 million profit a year ago as falling freight rates and a weaker dollar offset a modest increase in container traffic.
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As expected, Microsoft announced Enterprise Mobility Suite at the press event today. EMS is the comprehensive cloud solution to address consumerization of IT, BYOD, and SaaS challenges for the Enterprise IT. The EMS is the most complete platform for organizations to embrace these mobility and cloud trends. Microsoft claims that EMS is simply the only solution that has combined all of the capabilities needed to fully enable users in this new, mobile, cloud-enabled world. The suite is the most cost effective way to acquire all of the included cloud services: Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium Windows Intune Microsoft Azure Rights Management The capabilities packaged in the EMS are a giant step beyond simple MDM. The EMS is a people-first approach to identity, devices, apps, and data – and it allows you to actively build upon what you already have in place while proactively empowering your workforce well into the future. The EMS ...Read More →
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'Murica or 'Murika is a slang term for America which is used to denote extreme patriotism, coupled with aspects of a redneck or southern American stereotype similar those featured in the advice animals Redneck Randal or Almost Politically Correct Redneck. It can also be found on image macros to either support or criticize American stereotypes.
The term "Murica" was used as early as September 1st, 2003 on the Democratic Underground[1] in a post asserting that "murica" would not hurt another country after after an earlier poster suggested[2] that the government was funding car bombs and building fires overseas.
"'Murica" was used again on a personal democratic blog in November 2004[3] to describe the red states that voted for George Bush's reelection. The term was first added to Urban Dictionary[7] on April 8th, 2006. In January 2011, a Facebook fan page[10] for the word was established, gaining 1130 likes in less than two years. That September, a thread on Lurker FAQs[12] suggested the term originated from the Comedy Central animated series South Park, however the term does not appear anywhere on their Wikia page, South Park Archives.[13]
In October 2011, the single topic Tumblr Fuck Yeah Murica[8] launched, which continues to be updated as of December 2012. There is also a Memegenerator page for Murica Man[9], showing a bearded male in a cowboy hat wrapped in an American flag, which has more than 130 submissions as of December 2012. In May 2012, a subreddit[11] titled "'Murica! Fuck Yeah!" was created, featuring both ironic patriotism and humorous instances of serious patriotism, gaining nearly 18,000 subscribers in seven months. 'Murica is often used on Twitter[4] and Tumblr[5] as commentary on stereotypical American practices as well as to emphasize a user's iron patriotism. On Instagram, there are nearly 40,000 images tagged #murica.[6]
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[5]Tumblr – Posts tagged "murica"
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Before beginning your independent research project, we want you to know the types of research programs available. You can find out about current research of Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty by any of the following:
Attend the Chem 499 presentations by students from at least 3 different labs or research programs.
Set up an appointment or go during office hours to interview at least 3 faculty about their current research. Have each faculty member sign the Independent Research Faculty Interview form to record that you discussed research. Submit the IR Faculty Interview form to the faculty member with whom you choose to do research.
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Disc Replay started in 1994 as a single location used compact disc store. Today, we have stores in 4 states offering a broad selection of used items including video games and consoles, blu ray and dvd movies, music, and electronics. While our concept has evolved over the years, one thing has remained steady. People like to have fun, and save money! Disc Replay has become a weekly family tradition for many families.
Disc Replay buys and sells used merchandise with the exception of new release video games and new accessories. If you have stuff you wanna sell, then just bring it in and we'll look at your stuff and work up a cash or store credit price while you wait. You don't need an appointment.
Check us out for yourself, and you'll see why we're a weekly tradition for many of our customers! Got questions? Feel free to call the Disc Replay near you. Thanks for reading, and we'll see you at "The Replay"! Each Disc Replay store is independently owned and operated.