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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman believes he could be a positive contributor in the World Series if the team includes him on their roster, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
"If it's up to me, I'll be there," Craig told reporters. "I'm ready. I feel I can help."
He took part in a simulated game Friday, taking what would have been 10 at-bats. Manager Mike Matheny said he looked good and that there were no evident signs of rust. Craig is expected to take one more round of batting before the Cardinals make a decision on his status for the World Series.
Craig has not played since Sept. 4 due to a Lisfranc injury. He was not included on the Cardinals' roster for either the Divisional Series or the Championship Series. General manager John Mozeliak said at the beginning of the postseason that while there was a chance Craig could compete in the playoffs, the odds were not in his favor.
Matt Adams has played first base in Craig's absence, and was excellent in the NLDS before an awful performance in the NLCS against the Dodgers. Craig had been a steady bat for St. Louis all year, hitting .315 with an 830 OPS.
If the Cardinals do indeed have Craig on their World Series roster, he would almost certainly not play in the field. Instead, he would be utilized as a designated hitter in games taking place at the American League ballpark and as a pinch-hitter when in St. Louis.
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I didn't get to see the game, except for the first quarter. Left for school thinking things were good, comeback to see it was a disaster of the first order. I read all the comments, and while before it used to be about getting rid of our coaches, some even saying Fisher should go, it seems now we need to get rid of our QB, and on the double. Some said trade him for a first, others say he won't even get us a first.
I have noticed, Rams fans, like Arsenal fans, are quick to get fired up about things. Arsenal fans were ready to riot and boycott all games since Arsenal didn't buy anyone, but suddenly, we get one of the better players in the game, and everyone acts like Arsenal manager is an angel.Similarly, Rams fans judge a lot of things way to quickly, me included. After Sam's rookie season, we thought he would be one of the best by now. We thought McDanials would push us to offensive supremacy. We thought Fisher wold have us a playoff team by now, or at least near it. We thought Tavon Austin would be the best rookie ever, along with future HOF linebacker, Alec Ogletree. We thought Jared Cook would be getting 100 yards a game, every game. We thought Jake Long would regain his form, never get injured, and somehow make a perfect offensive line. We thought losing Rodger Saffold was no big deal. And we continued to think so, after a game against the Cardinals that showed us what we wanted to see. However, three games later, all these thoughts are gone, and people have gone to the polar opposite. Jake Long, Jared Cook suck. Sam Bradford should be traded to the Browns to rot. Fisher is on the way to the ledge, Tim Walton has no clue what he is doing, and has company in Brian Schottenheimer.
First of all, it has been four games. And this is far from the worst we have seen. Fisher is an experienced coach, anyone saying we should sack him, needs to calm down. Schotty and Walton have had bad times, yes. Both are not very experienced however, and if they were good enough to reach the level they are at, I don't think we have the right to tell them what to do. I feel we should wait, and see how things go. At the end of the season, if things still don't improve, by all means, get them out, find someone else. It it has been only FOUR games. At least wait till the Bye to make decisions.
Next, on to the players. A lot of people around here feel that Daryl Richardson is a great running back, and that he got 16 yards on 12 carries has nothing to do with him. Yes, while there are a lot of factors, such as the defense, the O-line etc, in the end, the ball is in the running back's hands. My main gripe with Richardson has always been is that he will get you what the other players open for him, nothing less, but nothing more either. He won't make a brilliant cut to run away, or truck 5 guys. People expect him to just take over Steven's role, but these people should understand now how hard Steven's role was, and to expect an undrafted 2nd year guy to produce as well is just too optimistic. Richardson can become our feature back, but right now, he isn't helping this offense, and the other backs need to get their chance. Also, if Sam isn't allowed excuses, then neither is any other player on this team, including Richardson.
The O-line has been the single most worst thing I have ever seen on a Rams team. These guys can't open up hole consistently, and they can't pass block either, and since invariably we end up chasing, it ends up a big mess. I have seen 3 rushers make it to Sam more times then I should.
Now, to the man in the title, Sam Bradford. I am going to admit right away, I like Sam, and like to support him, but I will try to put that away right now, and be unbiased. I have mentioned how this offensive line is getting worse and worse, I mean, I saw our supposed best player on the line, Jake Long, get pushed on to his butt more then once against the Cowboys. But lets assume the O-line is blocking, the wide receivers are catching, and there is an actual running game. Now, since we have a limited sample size, lets take the Cardinal game as an example.
The Cardinals have a good secondary and a good defensive line. Not the best ever, but formidable opponents none the less. Against them, Sam had these stats
299 yards, 71.1 Completion % average pass of 7.9 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT.
The 1 INT was a tipped pass, that fell into the hands of the D-lineman. Now, lets assume that it is not the offensive lines fault for allowing the D-lineman to either get to the the QB, or put their hands up in the air. I would say I blame Sam for not throwing it high enough/ having a high release.
Against the Falcons, he had a nearly flawless game, except for a low completion % at 58% and the 1 INT, which was completely Sam's fault for throwing to his one and only open guy, right into his hands, causing the ball to slip out, right into Osi hands.
Against the Cowboys, he had a miserable game, and I say this with no sarcasm. He couldn't/didn't throw it deep, he only dumped the ball of, and didn't make any stand out plays.
Against the 49ers, I can't judge, as I couldn't watch the game. But from all accounts, he had a terrible game, as did the whole team. His INT I think was just a very, very good play by Whitner. The ball was near perfection for Brian Quick, and just got tipped, and Whitner stayed with the ball and caught it while diving. They say football is a game of inches, but that was a matter of centimeters.
But a bad game is a bad game. S if we have to get rid of Bradford, why not get rid of the O-line which gave up 11 sacks in two games. And the defense which gave 30 yards and a TD to Frank Gore, untouched, on 4th and inches. Or maybe get rid of the secondary, who allowed Vernon Davis to be wide open, even though 3 guys were in the area. Don't even ask me how. Maybe we should get rid of the WRs, like Givens, who did all of nothing. Or what about getting rid of Cortland Finnegan who did nothing except let Boldin have a field day against him. Actually, I may not be kidding about that last part.
I am an optimist, and like to see the silver lining, and here, its difficult to find one. But i I like how Sam seemed pissed off at something during a play, even though it was only 7-3. If it was the play call, or maybe he missed a wide open guy, we will probably never know. Chris Long was "disgusted" at what happened that day. Also, you could see the 49ers wanted the win more, and they got it. They wanted to beat us more then we wanted to beat them. Hopefully the team will take this and learn, and against the Jaguars, make a comprehensive win.


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(WGEM) -- It took a while for it all to sink in.
Justin Brock opened the mail earlier this week to the pleasantly surprising news of his April induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
The former Liberty star says he read the letter a handful of times before realizing the accomplishment.
Brock's high school days as the key member of 'Who Dat' nation ended with a school record 1,563 points and dozens of other all-time marks.
His 33 rebounds during a game in 2005 is tied for sixth most in IHSA history in a single game, and he's in the Top 20 in most rebounds in one season.
Remarkably, Brock made six different First Team All-State teams during his high school career and credits that to a steady desire to upgrade his skills.
"Every year, from high school through college, I never wanted to be in that same spot as I was the year before because that means I wasn't making any progress," Brock told WGEM Sports.
"I think, in my mind, I determined that early on (during) my freshman and sophomore years of high school, maybe even I earlier than, I just wanted to show improvement every single year. I can say at this point now that my basketball career is over with that I did it."
Brock also adds his time at Liberty was probably the most fun he's ever had.
He started his college career at Eastern Illinois before transferring to Quincy University where he scored 1,200 points in three seasons.
Brock will be inducted in to the IBCA Hall of Fame in April.
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text: The federal government shutdown may have an impact on a Montana ski area, as furloughed forest service workers are forced to halt logging projects.Snowbowl Mountain Manager, Pat McKay, has lived and worked at the ski area for 20 years, and even got married on the mountain, which lies on about 1,100 acres of Lolo National Forest land.McKay said their hazard tree removal project was first put on hold this summer when crews were pulled off to battle wildfires, and then again in October, when the government shut down."So much stuff is up in the air, and nobody has any answers, these people back in D.C. just can't seem to act like grown ups and do their job," McKay said.Forest Service officials said all timber contracts are currently suspended, because there's nobody on shift to manage the projects. McKay says they're not contracting with a timber company on the Snowbowl project, since the trees have no value."The timber that's coming out of there is the dead debris and stuff that's on the mountain."Nonetheless, Forest Service officials said work on the logging project is on hold until furloughed employees can return to work. McKay says the goal of the project at Snowbowl is to remove rotting trees from densely forested areas surrounding main runs."You know, good winds blow these trees down and then it does become a hazard," McKay explained.Employees said the U.S. Forest Service logging project will eventually, open up much more tree skiing, adding to the terrain variety at Snowbowl.This season, skiers and boarders won't be affected if the project is delayed, but officials said they had hoped to complete the tree clearing by the end of next year."Now, whether they're going to give us some leeway on that because of the government shutdown, we don't know."For now, McKay said he and the other seven year-round employees are working on smaller tree clearing projects in preparation for the 2013 ski season."Think snow, and hopefully the government gets their act together!"The permitting process for a long term plan to expand Snowbowl is also put on hold amid the shutdown.Officials said crews were able to complete a logging project at Lost Trail despite the shutdown, because it was so near completion.


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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish resumed their rivalry against the Miami Hurricanes, and they were clearly the superior team in a 41-3 smackdown in Soldier Field in Chicago. Here are the video highlights.
You might be seeing a lot of running in this highlights, because that's pretty much all Notre Dame had to do to blow past Miami. Notre Dame rushed for 376 yards on the ground on 51 carries for an average of 7.4 yards per carry. George Atkinson broke 123 yards on ten carries and scored a touchdown, while Cierre Wood added 118 yards on 18 carries and two more touchdowns. Cam McDaniel also put up 55 yards on 11 carries and another touchdown.
Everett Golson was effective through the air for Notre Dame, throwing for over 186 yards and moving the football down to the red zone for one of the Notre Dame running backs to punch it into the end zone.


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Today top health officials in Kazakhstan came together to address the major health challenges of tuberculosis and HIV in the country. USAID supported this roundtable, called "Access to TB diagnostics and treatment for people living with HIV".
Top managers of more than sixty Kyrgyz companies producing textile and food products and chief executives of more than twenty Kazakh trading companies (importers) will take part in a business matchmaking conference to be held in Bishkek on March 12-13, 2014.
Uzbek exporters will supply to Kazakhstan their horticultural products valued at more than $1 million as a result of the round table on Ways to Increase Trade between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, which was held in Almaty last week.
Kazakhstan and Afghanistan entrepreneurs networked and signed trade contracts as part of a two day Afghan trade mission June 27-28, 2013 in Almaty. Representatives from KAZNEX Invest Agency, 14 Afghan and 30 Kazakhstani companies participated in the event organized by the USAID Regional Economic Cooperation project.
The 30 largest energy intensive enterprises in Kazakhstan are joining government agencies to learn new techniques for complying with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency Improvement. Speakers at the Central Asian Energy Efficiency Program conference presented ways to reduce energy use, their international experiences with implementing industrial energy efficiency policies, and the results of energy management system audits conducted at several of Kazakhstan's largest industrial companies.
Civil society groups across Central Asia and the CIS gathered at KIMEP University in Almaty to exchange ideas for strengthening their organizations' ability to respond to public needs.
IOM, together with USAID and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan will host a Central Asian Regional Dialogue "Demand Reduction for Forced Labor and Slavery-like Working Conditions" on March 6, 2013 at 09:00 a.m. at the hotel Holiday Inn Almaty.
Over 50 representatives of private and public companies from South-Eastern and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central, Northern, South-Eastern and Southern Asia, as well as the Russian Federation and Turkey, are gathering in Almaty to develop bankable project proposals for energy efficiency investment opportunities.
Over the next three years, under the "Salamatty Kazakhstan National Health Care Program," the government of Kazakhstan will make over $4 million in grants available to NGOs working in a variety of health care areas, including HIV.
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Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen speaks with the research director of the 2010 US Orthodox Christian Census, Alexei D. Krindatch, about the first definitive census of every Orthodox body in the U.S (including Eastern and Oriental), nationally and by state. Be prepared for some surprises! Podcast courtesy of Ancient Faith Radio … [Read more...]
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The 2009 Road to Unity conference held at Antiochian Village in October 2009. The format was "conversational" in nature with panels, questions, and interaction between the attendees. Recorded by Ancient Faith Radio. Metropolitan Jonah - Unity in Our Time (38:10) OCA Primate Met Jonah gives the keynote address at the OCL Road to Unity conference. ++++++++++ New Face of American Orthodoxy - Alexei Kindratch (36:04) Alexei Krindatch is a director for research with the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute in Berkley, CA. ++++++++++ Panel 1 - Orthodox Unity at Work and in Service (64:56) The moderator for all of the panels is Fr. John Cassar from Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church in Princeton, NJ. This panel focused on responding to real needs including educational and outreach programs that demonstrate the Unity of the Orthodox Christian Church in America. Panelists: Fr. Justin Matthews - Director of Focus North America Sister Sarah … [Read more...]


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4:22pm Tuesday 17th June 2014 in Sport By Tim Ashton, Sports Editor
Croydon Harriers' James Dasaolu has been left out of England's athletics team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Despite recovering from a hamstring injury and clocking Britain's second fastest 100m (9.91 seconds) last year, Dasaolu's omission was, according to team leader Peter Stanley, "the only decision we could have made".
He said: "James was certainly discussed, but for our selection process and criteria, we were looking at athletes with current form, running from January 1, 2014, to June 2.
"James had not competed during that period over 100 metres.
"So it didn't really leave us much room to nominate him, and he still has not competed yet, so it's the only decision we could have made."
Stanley added: "He is coming back from injury. I understand he is in good form, but now he'll have more time to complete his training programme with his coach to be ready for the Europeans.
"The Commonwealths are probably just a little bit too early for him I think."
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LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The organization hosting a big industry trade show is responding to President Barack Obama's plan to combat gun violence by calling misuse of firearms the central issue in the weapons debate.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation issued a statement Wednesday in Las Vegas calling it critical to keep firearms out of the hands of those it calls irresponsible and not legally qualified to possess them.
It says it supports stricter mental health and criminal background checks to prevent illegal firearms purchases from federally licensed dealers.
The foundation is hosting a closed-to-the public trade show for 60,000 industry professionals, manufacturers, recreational gun owners and law enforcers.
Foundation chief Steve Sanetti told attendees at the annual Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show on Tuesday that weapons manufacturers, sellers and buyers are "misunderstood."
Some medical providers say they often deal with Hispanic patients who are afraid to seek medical care. It's hoped the opening of a new medical clinic will change that.


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On hoosierteachers query which was worse, Raiders or Chargers, can anyone explain why life, family, universe feels so much better when beating Raiders. Sure they're Cromagnans with prominent chins and sharply rising foreheads whose only sense of pride and legitimacy comes from beating the Broncos, but it can't be that simple, can it?
The Chargers have perfect weather year-round; what's not to hate there?
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What wine goes with Mushroom Risotto?
If you need a wine to pair with Mushroom Risotto, you could try a Barolo to go with it.
(bah-ROH-loh): A red wine from Piedmont Italy with ripe cherry, raspberry, and creamy vanilla spice.
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MMMMM-------------------MACERATED STRAWBERRIES------------------------ 1 c Halved small strawberries 2 tb Sugar Soften gelatin in cold water until it is the consistency of plastic wrap (approximately 5 minutes). Combine cream and sugar, and bring to scald. Remove from the heat; add softened gelatin, which has been squeezed dry of all excess water. Add buttermilk. Pass through a fine mesh strainer. Divide among ramekins. Refrigerate until set (approximately 4 hours). MACERATED STRAWBERRIES: Combine strawberries and sugar and macerate for approximately 1/2 hour. Afterwards strain the strawberries, reserving the juice and macerated berries separately. Serve panna cotta topped with strawberry liquid spooned on top and with macerated strawberries. Per serving: 1285 Calories (kcal); 63g Total Fat; (43% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 165g Carbohydrate; 222mg Cholesterol; 617mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 12 1/2 Fat; 9 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME SHOW #CP0020 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.
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Some of you absolutely do not follow the NFL at all, so this little anecdote will amaze and amuse at least a couple of you. In 2010, Brian Cushing, a linebacker for the Houston Texans, won the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year award. A few months later, he was suspended for performance-enhancing drugs, so the Associated Press allowed members to revote on the award. Cushing still won handily.
Another one: Julius Peppers was suspended for the last four games of his rookie season for PEDs, and he still won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2003. His nickname is literally The Freak of Nature.
In case you were wondering if there's a teeny difference between the culture of the NFL and MLB, there you go. There's a teeny difference.
With that perspective in mind, let's talk about Matt Kemp and the 2011 MVP. He thinks it should be his:
Asked Tuesday whether the award should be taken away from Braun, Kemp responded: "I mean, yeah, I do," pausing and adding, "I feel like it should be, but that's not for me to decide, you know?"
This has to do with the idea that players have every right to be angry. I don't blame Kemp. Can you even imagine? Winning an MVP is a childhood dream. It can make extra millions for a player. It might even be the difference between the Hall of Fame or not. Kemp was a lot more measured than I would have been.
Now the question comes up: Should the award go to the second-place finisher when someone gets popped? It's kind of funny when you think that writers have a bias toward candidates whose teams make the playoffs. Because if you want to define "most valuable" as something that takes playoff races into account, technically the 'roiding thing makes that player a lot more valuable to the cause...
But back to Braun and Kemp. There's almost some precedent:
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Buster Posey's mark is bold, indicating that he was the league leader. Melky Cabrera qualified for the title, but he withdrew from consideration. Not sure how you can withdraw from math, but it was a nice gesture, and now Posey gets to put Batting Champ on his business cards.
That's almost a perfectly comparable situation. Except the MVPs aren't up to Major League Baseball. They're up to the Baseball Writers' Association of America, and they've been pretty clear on this point in the past:
Jack O'Connell, the Baseball Writers' Association of America official who oversees the voting for its annual awards, said his organization never considered rescinding an award to a player after he had been linked to performance-enhancing drugs.
"For that year, that was the best guy and that was the guy who won," O'Connell said. "Once they are given the trophy, whatever happens, happens after that."
Not "we've talked it over and declined to change," but "never considered." Which is a little surprising considering the difference in cultures. If that didn't change with Bonds and Giambi, it's not going to change with Braun.
That's almost certainly for the best. Because there will be a runner-up who gets popped one year. And if that runner-up won the award after the original winner is punished, well, that would be a big ol' mess. And what about those players who finished behind Bonds and Giambi? Frank Thomas behind Giambi in 2001, and he's widely assumed to be clean. How about giving him the award?
It's all a slippery mess. Put it this way: I am almost certain that Thomas didn't do anything shady. Call it a gut feeling, intuition, wish-casting, whatever. I'd bet a lot that he was clean. But I wouldn't bet a finger on it. As in, if there's some sort of celestial game show out there that would take a finger away from you after guessing wrong about a player's clean/dirty past, I wouldn't feel comfortable with anyone who played in the '00s. Anyone.
Who's the last MVP you'd bet a finger on? Kirk Gibson? Dennis Eckersley? Ichiro? Mike Schmidt? I have no idea. Especially if you include amphetamines in the calculus.
I'd be terrified that in the haste to align the awards with the morality, that someone who broke the rules would be unjustly rewarded. And then it moves from "this player had the best season, but he was dirty, so let's talk about it," to "we've determined that the best natural season is the one from this guy. There is to be no further discussion."
It's the absolutes of the second one that scare me. I don't think absolutes are possible in the Steroid Era. I don't think absolutes are possible in baseball. I respect Kemp's opinion because if I were clean, I'd have the exact same opinion. But nothing's going to happen, and that's probably the right decision.
(The real issue is that Kemp should have won the danged thing in the first place, but I'm just a guy on the Internet.)


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Bronze Radio Return
There are some records that manage to span multiple eras of time and various places, in essence creating a new sonic space. New Englanders Bronze Radio Return have done just that on their sophomore album, the gorgeous and varied SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!. Contained within the space between notes and breaths are thousands of miles, and decades of history.
The roots of this travelogue-time capsule — and the band that made it — can be traced back to lead singer and guitarist Chris Henderson's childhood. Spending hours on end in his father's art studio, one of Henderson's clearest, dearest memories is the large bronze radio, and the joyful noises he learned of there. "When the band started, we were looking for our direction, to see what this was going to be," explains Henderson. "We came back to this idea of the return of the bronze radio, a return to some of those older, familiar sounds that all of us inherently grew up with." The result is a forward-thinking retrospective of the sounds we all love, curated and created by Henderson, Rob Griffith (drums/vocals), Bob Tanen (bass/vocals), Matt Warner (keys, vocals), Craig Struble (harmonica/guitar), and Patrick Fetkowitz (guitar).
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The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 will be on the November ballot.
Faced with a $20 billion budget deficit and strained state services, California voters will decide if legalizing marijuana will put money in the state's coffers, or be something they'll end up paying for down the road.
"There's no adults who are in treatment programs that decided years ago when they were younger– hey, I want to be in treatment. I want to be in drug rehab. Nobody planned for that,"says Adolescent Treatment Supervisor David Bethea.
Bethea works with teenagers with substance abuse. But he's seeing kids hooked to smoking pot as early as 9 years old.
"If you damage your brain and begin to use before the age of 21, and you haven't been able to develop your brain yet, you make wrong choices constantly and never understand why."
The measure allows licensed retailers to sell up to one ounce at a time. Sales would be a new source of tax revenue for the cash strapped state. Political analyst Don Larson believes the cost to fight the federal government, could cancel out what's brought in.
Larson says,"There will be all kinds of legal ramifications that will have to be dealt with in this situation. The tax benefit would be negligible as to the cost of this."
The proposal only allows 21 and over to buy, and bans smoking in public or around minors.
But Larson says, "Alcohol is still illegal for adolescents under the age of 21. We know that a lot of adolescents start drinking before the age of 21."
According to the state board of equalization, California's annual pot crop is worth nearly $14 billion.
So, are voters left to put a price tag on the unseen future?
Larson sees the investment in kids' futures. He says, "I have so many adolescents that smoke marijuana and their school grades are totally reflective of that. How do they get along with their parents? They don't."


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Schuetz Cemetery is located near Kendalia, Kendall County, Texas.
Schuetz, Carl
b. 1830
d. 1923
Schuetz, Katharian nee Fries
b. 1840
d. 1909
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Nanomedicine Center for Mechanics in Regeneration
Executive Summary
At the present time, there is a major gap in our understanding of molecular complexes in the critical size range between molecules and cells. Both intracellular and extracellular components, in the nanoscale range from about 20 to 800 nm, determine many of the functions that define cell shape, as well as forces exerted by cells on matrices and other cells, that are critical for life. Basically, we have very little knowledge of how cells (about 20 microns in diameter) can create all of the diverse biological forms that range from tiny insects (less than a millimeter long) to huge whales. It is well known that operation of the nanomachinery inside cells is critically dependent on factors in the extracellular environment such as hormones, cytokines, and other cell products. However, beyond single molecule signals from other cells and tissues, we are beginning to understand the importance of the environment surrounding cells that is critical to their function. In other words, the structure, composition and geometry of the extracellular environment influences intracellular molecular function and cell behavior.
We have little knowledge of how cells, which are about 20 microns in diameter, can create all of the diverse biological forms that range from tiny insects to huge whales. It is well known that operation of the nanomachinery inside cells is critically dependent on factors in the extracellular environment, such as hormones, cytokines, and other cell products. The structure, composition, and geometry of the extracellular environment influences intracellular molecular function and cell behavior. We know that mechanical processes affecting cells helps define the shape of tissues and underlies proper regeneration and repair. We believe that all cells use a common set of motile functions to determine the morphology of tissues. Our research can provide new strategies for treating, cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, nerve regeneration, and manipulating the immune response. For example, we recently discovered that mechanical unfolding of proteins inside and outside the cell transduces force into biochemical signals. The unfolding inside the cell exposes new amino acid sequences for phosphorylation that were not available before the mechanical perturbation. The newly phosphorylated sites cause alterations in cell migration, growth and differentiation suggesting a new drug target for selectively blocking cell migration in metastatic cancers.
Since so many critical cellular functions are mechanical and occur rapidly, our center is developing new tools to quickly make measurements below the resolution limit of the light microscope and existing force measurement devices. To work at the nanoscale, we began with the knowledge and tools of material science and the growing field of nanotechnology in order to enhance our toolset to specifically manipulate the mechanical properties of biological tissues and make nanomedicine a reality.
NDC Goals
We are approaching the problem of understanding cell mechanical functions by determining first what are the mechanical as well as biochemical bases of cell functions at a sub-micron (nanometer) level (see Figure 1). When we know the basic steps and the molecular processes involved, we can hope to intervene to correct or alter cell behavior. It is useful to consider how automobiles work as an analogy to understand how cells work. Similar to the array of cells in the human body, there is a diverse array of automobiles that share many functions, but the individual components involved in a function may be different. A major step forward to controlling operation of a machine is to fully describe each step of the various functions performed. For example, cars have windows that go up and down by a similar mechanism, but the specific parts may be totally different. To describe how turning the window crank causes the window to go down, as in an engineering operations manual, is an important step forward. This requires taking apart the door and identifying which gears, pulleys and other components move, which are stationary, and how they are coupled to accomplish the function. Once this process is described for one car, it will be much easier to understand the mechanism in another even if the components are not identical.
- Figure 1. Mechanism of Periodic Contraction Involves Mechanically Driven Steps not Biochemically. Periodic Contractions in spreading or motile cells are driven by a mechanical process that has several important steps that are mechanically linked. Taken from Giannone et al., 2007.
Recent analyses of subcellular motile functions suggest that they involve many similar steps in different cell types (Giannone et al., 2007). Thus, it is useful to describe these functions in detail to understand how cells generally perform mechanical functions. Linking molecular complexes and mechanics to the individual steps of cell behavior is just as important as understanding each step required to put a car's window assembly together in order to fully understand how to control cell behaviors. Indeed, this is the process that we are undertaking to describe how a cancer cell can metastasize to specific tissues and how a mesenchymal stem responds to different mechanical environments after differentiating into a bone versus a muscle cell.
We feel that the best way to understand mechanotransduction quantitatively is to develop an integrated approach by examining multiple scales ranging from individual molecules to nanoscale intracellular machinery to whole systems. Biologists, engineers, computer scientists and modelers are all focused on the same questions such as the biophysical and biochemical steps in the genesis of focal contacts, the cellular response to substrate compliance, or the assembly of extracellular matrix fibers. Our team has a wide range of expertise including Cell Biophysics and Nanofabrication, Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy and Image Analysis, Immunology and Supported Bilayer Fabrication, Developmental Biology and Signaling Systems Modeling.
Our preliminary results indicate that many different cells are capable of utilizing similar force-sensing, force-generating and force-bearing systems, suggesting that, for many tasks, cells can use a common tool set and phenotypic differences result from differences in the extent and location of use of one tool versus another. Common tool sets and functional complexes offers the possibility of developing engineering capabilities for intracellular components that could be useful for multiple cells types and tissues which is the part of the promise of Nanomedicine. For example, movement of the T cell receptor and ICAM during immune synapse formation involves an active movement, and mechanically perturbing the process leads to dramatically different synapse morphology and function (Figure 2). Understanding this function in one situation should provide insights into similar functions in other situations. We will develop and test models of mechanotransduction at the cell and molecular level. Nanotechnology developed in our center will enable us to rapidly screen for the optimal matrix rigidity, form, and spacing needed to elicit a given function. Our plan is to customize these technologies to test bioengineering models of cell processes. We are addressing these questions at the single cell level, at the level of cell-cell interactions with a focus on the immune synapse, and in stem cell growth or differentiation. We are just beginning to examine clinically relevant problems of immune stem cells, metastasis, and cardiac hypertrophy.
- Figure 2. Immune synapses take on dramatically different shapes when the lateral transport of T-cell receptors and ICAM molecules in supported bilayers is disrupted by barriers (seen in bright field). Patterns belie active transport processes that underlie them. Taken from Groves and Dustin, 2003.
Intracellular systems sense force and/or nanometer level geometry, transduce the cues into biochemical signals that are then processed over space and time to give mechanoresponses that then cause the cell to move and alter the mechanical cues, producing a new set of signals (Vogel and Sheetz, 2006). The long-term effects of these cycles determine whether cells grow or die, the shape of the organism, and whether many tissue functions are effective. Intricate intracellular protein networks integrate mechanical cues over many length scales. We will need an understanding of how forces regulate signaling pathways and gene expression. For nanomedicine to become a reality, our goal is to fully understand and characterize these physical phenomena. Generating a well-defined, and extensive knowledge base of cellular forces and employing an engineering approach allows us to view the cell as a "complex machine" that can activate highly specialized tool sets to accomplish the necessary tasks at a number of different hierarchical levels.
Matrix engineering
Cellular remodelling of extracellular matrix fibers is a major determinant of the structure of tissues and organs. We currently have few tools to measure the forces and the details of the fiber movements In particular, collagen fiber remodeling is critical during wound repair. We have described a mechanism of collagen fiber transport in three-dimensions, however, quantification of the force generated in this phenomenon has not yet been undertaken. Further, movements of fibronectin and other matrices have not been studied. Elucidation of average forces generated by various cell types on collagen fibers could then provide a simple method for assaying deficiencies in tissue repair and organogenesis. The goals of this project revolve around developing an efficient and robust method for determining the amount of force generated by cells on ECM fibers in a three-dimensional environment. In the past, studies of this type were conducted in two-dimensions, but recent studies showed marked differences in cell morphology and motility when exposed to two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. For this reason, it is necessary to establish a novel three-dimensional environment to undergo relevant quantification of force generation.
In our studies, nanofabricated molds (Fig. 3) were used to produce PDMS nanofences substrates that were subsequently electrospun with silk fibers. These silk fibers were later coated with ECM proteins (collagen in Fig. 4). Another strategy has been to mechanically generate fibronectin fibers on the fences. Once the nanofence substrates have been covered with silk fibers coated with ECM proteins or with fibronectin fibers, the force generated on fibers can be measured as well as the effect on cell behavior. A variety of different strategies can be used to measure the cellular manipulation of the fibers or movement on the fibers. Stem cell movements and differentiation on the fibers will tell us how these highly engineered matrix environments can alter cellular behaviors and forces. For example, cells on a substrate can be brought to the fibers on the fences and once a cell attaches to a fiber, laser scissors can be use to free the fence to which the cell is attached thus enabling the measurement of the force that the cell generates on the fiber. This project is now well engaged since issues of nanofences' production have been overcame with the use of the recently acquired Nanonex model NX-B200 nano-imprint machine. Many relate studies with altered matrix geometries are showing important aspects of the cell morphology as well as fiber composition and geometry on the cellular behavior.
- Figure 3. Nanofences produced by KOH etching of silicon wafers are exactly reproduced in PDMS when negative molds obtained by nano-imprint techniques are used to cure PDMS.
- Figure 4. DIC/fluorescence microscopy overlay image of PDMS nanofence substrates with electrospun silk fibers. Silk fibers were subsequently labeled with Cy5-collagen shown in red.
Immune Synapse
The movements of the membrane components to form the immune synapse clearly constitute an integral part of the t-cell-antigen recognition process (Figure 2). We have begun to unravel how specific genes control generation of forces that regulate the immune response. We have found that a gene that is critical for generation of allergic responses in animal models increases cellular forces in such a way as to break off immune cell communication. A separate gene product that is responsible for a human immunodeficiency when mutated allows immune cells to reduce forces to enter into new communication with neighbors. The activity of these genes is analogous to providing punctuation for cellular communication- starting and stopping the flow of information that is necessary for effective immunity. Incorrect punctuation can also lead to autoimmune disease and allergic responses. This process of regulating communication is dependent upon action of forces at the nanoscale.
We have also started to exploit our understanding of the immune cells force vocabulary and punctuation to print surfaces with instructions at the micro and nano-scale. Early efforts have results in novel surfaces that can instruct immune cells to activate molecules that help them survive, which is important for immunotherapy of diseases like cancer and chronic viral infections. We are in the process of evaluating how these novel surfaces can be incorporated into existing immunotherapy protocols with clinicians at the bedside.
ECM adhesion/ migration
Complexity of the Focal Adhesion Network: the "Adhesome"
A main goal of the Center is to elucidate the dynamics of the multiple components of cell adhesion sites, and their coordinated modulation during force generation or application. Focal adhesions are large, multiprotein complexes that provide a mechanical link between the cytoskeletal contractile machinery and the extracellular matrix. They exhibit mechanosensitive properties; they self-assemble and elongate upon application of pulling forces and dissociate when these forces are decreased.
Members of our center provided new insight into the molecular complexity of the "integrin adhesome". In a comprehensive literature survey, combined with critical evaluation of the data, an updated "connectivity map" was established (Fig. 5), presenting the molecular and functional inter-relationships between 153 focal adhesion components connected via ~650 links. Each link was further characterized as a binding interaction or enzymatic modification. The complex adhesome network could be subdivided into different functional views ("subnets") within this network that are involved in switching on/off many molecular interactions, affecting cell adhesion, migration and cytoskeletal organization. Examining the adhesome network subnets revealed a relatively small number of key motifs, dominated by 3-component-complexes where a scaffolding molecule recruits both a signaling molecule and its downstream target to the adhesion site. In our recent paper (Zaidel-Bar, et. al., 2007), we discuss the role of the different network subnets in regulating the structural and signaling functions of cell-matrix adhesions.
Future Applications
The development of novel procedures for modulating the growth of mesenchymal stem cells for cell-based therapies is a major challenge in current biomedical research. We need to define culture conditions that instruct stem cells to remain pluripotent and avoid differentiation, or conversely, to drive these cells to undergo specific differentiation processes. Most efforts are geared toward discovery of specific soluable ligands that determine the fate of particular cell types. We plan to develop specialized adhesive "scaffolds" that can affect stem cell development. The concept is to develop an ability to screen many different architectures (bumps, holes, lines (fibers), matrix patterns, and rigidities). We will determine the better surface for control of cell behavior, then design a second generation of surfaces based on the first screen to yield the best surface for the desired parameter, e.g. growth in an undifferentiated state. Different media will be tested to determine whether the media affected the optimal architecture. In vitro studies are planned, but many of the findings could affect how patients are treated during the wound-healing process.
Consider the example of immune stem cells. Following maturation in the thymus, T cells enter a series of differentiation choices, leading to production of many classes of cells, including memory, regulatory, and effector as well as numerous subtypes. Memory cells exhibit extended life-spans which can include long periods of senescence, combined with the ability to respond to appropriate stimulus with rapid proliferation and further differentiation, and thus act as stem cells in the context of the immune system. The ability to control the differentiation process ex vivo, including the use of beads or other engineered surfaces to direct cells, has wide impact on a range of immunotherapy approaches.
There are many new tools to measure and generate forces at the submicron level, to organize molecules at the nanometer level, and to simulate the effect of force on protein structure. We have plans for additional tools to measure new parameters that are biologically relevant; these tools are conceptually feasible but still require significant development. In addition, we plan to extend our well-established techniques to new dimensions and new systems. For example, we have implemented devices for measuring submicron 2-D forces and have plans for modifying those devices to enable 3-D force measurement (aided by magnetic beads and wires as well as molecular force probes integrated into force-bearing elements). The tools that we are developing are flexible, and we are committed to helping other labs apply them to their specific systems. Further, the software that we are generating has general application to other cell systems and we will make that available. Finally, the modeling of the systems will be done in a format that can be easily applied to other systems. Since we are only addressing a small fraction of the force-dependent effects, we expect that there will be many more analogous systems where the technologies that we develop will find application.
- Bershadsky, A., M. Kozlov, and B. Geiger. 2006. Adhesion-mediated mechanosensitivity: a time to experiment, and a time to theorize. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 18:472-81.
- Discher, D.E., P. Janmey, and Y.L. Wang. 2005. Tissue cells feel and respond to the stiffness of their substrate. Science. 310:1139-43.
- Giannone, G., B.J. Dubin-Thaler, O. Rossier, Y. Cai, O. Chaga, G. Jiang, W. Beaver, H.G. Dobereiner, Y. Freund, G. Borisy, and M.P. Sheetz. 2007. Lamellipodial actin mechanically links Myosin activity with adhesion-site formation. Cell. 128:561-75.
- Giannone, G., and M.P. Sheetz. 2006. Substrate rigidity and force define form through tyrosine phosphatase and kinase pathways. Trends Cell Biol. 16:213-23.
- Meshel, A.S., Q. Wei, R.S. Adelstein, and M.P. Sheetz. 2005. Basic mechanism of three-dimensional collagen fibre transport by fibroblasts. Nat Cell Biol. 7:157-64.
Current NDC supported papers
- Sims, T.N., T.J. Soos, H.S. Xenias, B. Dubin-Thaler, J.M. Hofman, J.C. Waite, T.O. Cameron, V.K. Thomas, R. Varma, C.H. Wiggins, M.P. Sheetz, D.R. Littman, and M.L. Dustin. 2007. Opposing effects of PKCtheta and WASp on symmetry breaking and relocation of the immunological synapse. Cell. 129:773-85.
- Smith ML, Gourdon D, Little WC, Kubow KE, Eguiluz RA, Luna-Morris S, and V. Vogel. 2007. Force-Induced Unfolding of Fibronectin in the Extracellular Matrix of Living Cells. PLoS Biol. 2;5(10):e268.
- Storrie H, Guler MO, Abu-Amara SN, Volberg T, Rao M, Geiger B, and SI. Stupp. 2007. Supramolecular crafting of cell adhesion. Biomaterials. 28(31):4608-18.
- Vogel, V., and M. Sheetz. 2006. Local force and geometry sensing regulate cell functions. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 7:265-75.
- Zaidel-Bar, R., S. Itzkovitz, A. Ma'ayan, R. Iyengar, and B. Geiger. 2007. Functional atlas of the integrin adhesome. Nat Cell Biol. 9:858-67.
Contact Information
- Michael P. Sheetz (Director), Columbia University (email@example.com, tel:212-263-3207)
- Michael L. Dustin (Co-Director), New York University (firstname.lastname@example.com, tel:212-263-3207)
Key Investigators
- Benjamin Geiger, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel (firstname.lastname@example.com, tel:+972 8-934-3910/4069)
- James Hone, Columbia University (email@example.com, tel:212-854-6244)
- Ravi Iyengar, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (email@example.com, tel:212-659-1707 )
- Lance Kam, Columbia University (firstname.lastname@example.com, tel:212-854-8611)
- Joachim Spatz, Max-Planck Institute for Metals Research, Stuttgart & University of Heidelberg, Germany (email@example.com, tel:+49 711-689-3610)
- Viola Vogel, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (email@example.com, tel:+41 44-632-08-87)
- Chris Wiggins, Columbia University (email@example.com, tel:212-854-1114)
- Shalom Wind, Columbia University (firstname.lastname@example.com, tel:212-854-5122)


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The admission of students to the undergraduate degree program in the Department of Built Environment is based upon the general admission requirements of North Carolina A&T State University.
Students who desire to matriculate in the Department of Built Environment must have a strong background in math, science, and communication skills. Basic computer skills are recommended.
All majors in the department must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) -AND- earn at least a grade of "C" or better in all major courses.
Any student transferring to the Department of Built Environment from other schools or colleges within the University must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale).
Students majoring in Construction Management and Environmental Health and Safety MUST complete a minimum of 126 semester hours of University courses, per the requirements listed in your course curriculum.
Students should be following the curriculum sheet that was effective the term that they matriculated into the School of Technology. All effective dates begin with the FALL semester. Therefore, if a student entered in the Spring or Summer term, the curriculum they will follow was the curriculum in place the FALL prior to their matriculation (i.e., Spring 2007 start date follows the Fall 2006 curriculum).
Should a student decide that they want to transfer to the most current curriculum offered by the department, they must submit a PETITION form requesting the change. Students are strongly encouraged to align the courses that they have taken, with the new curriculum to understand if any delay in completing the requirements for graduation will result from the change. PETITION forms must be signed by your faculty advisor, and your department chair, prior to submitting the form to the Office of Student Success.


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Nebraska Makes Strides In Planting
Clear skies and record temperatures allowed Nebraska farmers plant a lot of corn and soybeans. Nebraska corn farmers put in 41 percent of the crop in one week. In the weekly crop progress report from the National Agricultural Statistics Services reports Nebraska's corn planting is 84 percent complete. That remains behind last year's 97 and 92 average. Twenty six percent of the corn crop has emerged.
Nationally 71 percent of the crop has been planted. That's eight points behind the five year average.
Nebraska farmers planted one third of the state's soybean crop. That's behind last year's 80 and 58 average. Only two percent of the soybean crop has emerged, well behind last year's 39 and 16 average.
Nationally 24 percent of the soybean has been planted. That's behind the five year average of 42.
Sorghum planted is 10 percent complete, behind 44 last year and 28 average. Last week Nebraska producers had 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork.
Nearly have of Nebraska's wheat crop rates in poor to very poor condition, 40 percent in fair condition and 11 percent in good condition. Wheat jointed is at 61percent and one percent of the state's crop has headed. Development remains well-behind last year and the five year average.
Nebraska oat planting is all but complete. Eighty one percent of the crop has emerged. The state's oat crop is rating in 12 percent poor to very poor condition, 44 percent fair, 42 good and 2 percent excellent.
The state's pasture and range remains in tough shape. NASS reports 69 percent rates in poor to very poor condition, 26 fair, 5 good and none is in excellent condition.
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Krysten Ritter grew up on a beet farm in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. Or so I, having watched too many episodes of The Office, misunderstand her. "No," she corrects me. "A beef farm, where they slaughter cows." If there ever was an upbringing that would keep someone from becoming a pampered Hollywood actress, this would probably be it. But even without such bovine beginnings, Ritter would still not be a likely candidate for getting carried away.
When I catch up with Ritter, all of the Internet has just become abuzz with news of Williamsburg's "Hipster Grifter," and Ritter hasn't yet seen the story. "Where is it? I have to find it!" she practically screams, and instantly Googles it. "That sounds like it could be a movie! Oh my god, that's so crazy! I'm a Williamsburg hipster!" She catches herself and laughs. "Or I spent all my formative years there."
Ritter now plays the lead in the much-anticipated Gossip Girl prequel, which airs May 11, and has a host of other projects in the works as well, and her recent bump from supporting to lead roles has lead to a necessary decampment to LA. "All my best friends are still in New York, and they come out here and are like 'Ugh! LA,'" she says. "And I don't have the heart to tell them I'm not coming back."
Ritter was discovered by a model scout in her hometown mall when she was just 15, and spent the last few years of high school catching 4am buses into New York for 7am call times. At 18, she moved to the city to pursue modeling full time, an experience that lead her to write Model Camp, a satirical screenplay. "I was into it for a while, but then you start to realize how crappy it is and how icky it makes everyone feel," she says. "You stand in line for four hours and they look at your book for 30 seconds. You have no control over what happens to you."
She soon started booking commercials, and in the process, discovered she had a knack for something not normally associated with models: comedy. "I was bouncing around going to all these auditions and doing big dramatic scenes," she says, "but getting laughs." Years of bit parts lead to roles on the Gilmore Girls and in 27 Dresses and Confessions of a Shopaholic, and then in the very un-chick-flicky series about crystal meth Breaking Bad, where she plays a "former druggie landlord love interest." In the Gossip Girl prequel, which is currently just being touted as an '80s flash-back, Ritter plays the black-sheep older sister of Lily Rhodes, aka Lily van der Woodsen, aka Lily Bass, aka Serena's mom. Set in LA in 1983, the series is worth watching for the clothes alone, as Ritter is decked out with a perm, banana clips, fingerless gloves and a Thriller-esque leather jacket.
Like a true ex-Williamsburg hipster, Ritter also has a band, Ex-Vivian, which she jokingly refers to as herself and the hired guns. Ritter writes the songs and plays guitar and keyboards, and frequently collaborates with Brooklyn-based producer and DJ Speculator. "Now that I'm in LA, there's a lot of frequent flyer miles used," she says, "Pretty much all of my friends are musicians, so that's our idea of hanging out, like 'Hey, you want to come over and record?''
And though Ritter has no plans to return to New York, she is coming back to Pennsylvania—at least temporarily—to film a movie, King of Prussia, with Ryan Phillipe. Sadly, it's not a movie about the mall. "It's about this guy who is the King of Prussia," she says. "But I've totally been to the KOP mall. It's pretty epic." And she should know.


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Mid-Major Madness: All Posts by John Templon "So what are they going to call it? NonPower5Madness.com?" http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50397/midmajor-fav.png 2012-10-13T06:00:20-07:00 http://www.midmajormadness.com/authors/john-templon/rss 2012-10-13T06:00:20-07:00 2012-10-13T06:00:20-07:00 Mid-Major Top 20 Preview: Iona Gaels
Breaking down Iona: A team trying to contend in the MAAC and rebuild at the same time.

Iona had a season for the ages in 2011-12. The Gaels had a high-flying offense and even when they stumbled during their 25-8 season, they looked good doing it. In fact, they looked so good that Iona received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament after falling in the MAAC conference tournament. Of course, it all came crashing down in one of the greatest collapses in NCAA tournament history, as Iona lost a big lead and fell to BYU 78-72, but it was a heck of a run.

The problem is most of the key players have moved on. Scott Machado is now playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. The man in the front court Michael Glover is finding somewhere to get paid to play basketball and wing Kyle Smyth has moved on to Seton Hall thanks to the graduate transfer rules. Iona returns a few key players, most notably Lamont "Momo" Jones and Sean Armand, but Tim Cluess is basically rebuilding this team on the fly.

That's why you probably won't see the Gaels return to mid-major Top 20 this season. Oh sure, there's a ton of talent here, but there are also a ton of question marks.

First, can Jones become more of a true point guard now that Machado is gone? Last season the Arizona transfer was happy to play off the ball and pick his spots. He actually used fewer possessions than either Machado or Glover, yet somehow managed to get a reputation as a ball-hog. This season Jones will have the ball in his hands all the time. What he decides to do with it will make a big impact on an offense that ranked 17th in the nation last season according to adjusted offensive efficiency ($).

Secondly, how is Armand going to adjust to having defenses key on him? With Machado, Glover and Jones spacing the floor last season Armand feasted on defenses that were out of position and shot 46.2 percent from three. That includes making 10 at Madison Square Garden when the Gaels annihilated Siena. Now though he'll have a lot more attention on him. Can Armand rise up to the occasion? I think so.

Then there's the question of how fast the transfers and other newcomers will gel. Unfortunately, Iona tragically lost incoming recruit Michael Haynes when he was shot in Chicago. There's still a ton of new players coming in, including Toledo transfer Curtis Dennis who should provide some help defensively for the Gaels.

The other method for rebuilding that Cluess likes to use is junior college players. DeSean Anderson, DaShawn Gomez and Shawn Jackson, could all see playing time this season and all are JUCO recruits. Jackson - a 6-9 center - could be in the starting lineup from day one, or at least until another JUCO, David Laury, is eligible to play at the end of the first semester.

Non-conference play probably won't be quite as kind to Iona this season either. The Gaels play Rutgers at MSG and Georgia on the road and will meet either Connecticut or Wake Forest during the Paradise Jam. Throw in road trips to La Salle, Saint Joseph's and Saint Bonaventure and there's a lot of work to do. Competing for a MAAC title with a rebuilt roster would be a great accomplishment for Cluess.

Bottom Line: Expect a little bit of growing pains as Iona tries to incorporate a bunch of new faces into the rotation, but this team should be peaking in March. That's when you want to be playing your best basketball anyways.
 http://www.midmajormadness.com/college-basketball-season-preview-2012-2013/2012/10/13/3491674/mid-major-top-20-preview-iona-gaels John Templon 2012-08-16T07:00:19-07:00 2012-08-16T07:00:19-07:00 Mid-Major Top 10: New Faces Head the MAAC Class
While transfers are the talk of the MAAC, a number of returning players are poised to make a big impact this season after the departure of Iona's stars. O.D. Anosike of Siena and George Beamon of Manhattan lead a talented future for the league.

The race for the MAAC Player of the Year Award could be as open as the league's crazy sprint to a title. After Iona's dominating run through the league last season, which led to an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as the Gaels were upset by Loyola (MD) in the conference tournament, every team has question marks and an opportunity to capitalize.

Last season's top player, Iona's Scott Machado, graduated, along with two other All-MAAC First Team players in Machado's teammate Mike Glover and Fairfield's Rakim Sanders leaving the cupboard a little empty, but not bare.

Teams in the MAAC are compensating by bringing in talented transfers and junior college players. Ashton Pankey - from Maryland to Manhattan, and Curtis Dennis - from Toledo to Iona, both transferred this offseason and could make a big impact. (Pankey needs to have his waiver approved first.) Also, former St. John's guard Nurideen Lindsey, who transferred in 2011-12 at midseason will be eligible for Rider in December.

Here are 10 returning players that should make a big impact on their teams and the title race in the MAAC this season.

10. Harold Washington, Canisius - When you play for a team that went 5-25 and won just one conference game last season it is easy to get lost in the shuffle, even if you're scoring 17 points per game. The senior guard will hopefully help make Jim Baron's transition back to the bench a smooth one.

9. Emmy Andujar, Manhattan - The numbers themselves - 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game - don't really speak to what this 6'5" swingman from the Bronx can do. Adujar only played 26.2 minutes per game last season because of Steve Masiello's active defensive style. Expect him to improve on his multifaceted game during his sophomore season and help the Jaspers battle for the top spot in the league standings. With his ball-handling and rebounding skills Andujar is a one-man fast break waiting to happen and that can help Manhattan's offense this season.

8. Dylon Cormier, Loyola (MD) - Cormier made a big improvement from his freshman to sophomore season and it paid off in a second team All-MAAC selection. He averaged 13.4 points per game and did so while scoring at a very efficient rate, mostly because as a 6'2" guard he shot 52.4 percent on two-point attempts. Now he'll have to keep it up as the Greyhounds move into the favorite position in the league.

7. Derek Needham, Fairfield - Lots of people love Needham, but his turnovers cause a lot of concern considering he doesn't give the Stags much in terms of points (11.8 points in 30.2 minutes per game). Needham turned the ball over 2.9 times per game last season along with 3.4 assists per game. Fairfield is going to need even more from him in 2012-13 after the departure of Sanders. While Sydney Johnson's Princeton Offense calls for relatively equal ball distribution, Needham will be one of the key cogs. Needham is an excellent defender and was one of the reasons Fairfield ranked 11th in the nation, and first in the MAAC in defensive steal percentage last season.

6. Sean Armand, Iona - The Gaels don't return much and what that does is open up a huge opportunity for Armand, one of the most efficient scorers in college basketball last season. Whether it was draining 10 threes at Madison Square Garden against Siena or scoring 25 points in a loss to Loyola (MD), it is obvious that Armand has the talent to put the ball in the basket. He only scored 9.5 points per game in 2011-12 because of spotty playing time and the fact that there just weren't enough shots to go around. Well, now Armand is going to be one of the "guys" for Iona and how he adjusts will make a big impact in the MAAC title race. Armand probably won't shoot 46.2 percent from three again this season, but the next guy on this list should be able to get him a bunch of open looks.

5. Lamont "Momo" Jones, Iona - After transferring from Arizona Jones was part of a dynamic backcourt that carried the Gaels to an at-large bid and an epic collapse against BYU. Jones is often thought of as a player that dominates the ball, but last season he used fewer possessions while on the court than Glover or Machado. They're gone and it's time for Jones to show what he's got, especially as a playmaker. He'll be given the keys to Tim Cluess' up-tempo attack and will have to find a way to get more than three assists per game if Iona is going to be successful. Part of that means integrating a whole new cast of teammates too, which could make this one of the most difficult assignments in the league.

4. Juan'ya Green, Niagara - Green burst onto the scene as a freshman last season and averaged 17.7 points per game. The 6'3" guard from Philadelphia, PA is part of a youth movement amongst the Purple Eagles that has Niagara poised to start challenging the league's top teams in the near future. Green scored in double-figures in his final eight games of last season and Niagara went 5-3. He'll have to keep scoring for his team to be successful, but he's also a key distributor and led Niagara with 4.5 assists per game. How he balances those two responsibilities will determine how Niagara does this season.

3. Erik Etherly, Loyola (MD) - Two things make the Greyhounds forward unique compared to everyone that has come before him on this list. The first is that he's 6'7" in a league dominated by guards. The second is that he is one of three returning All-MAAC First Team players. Etherly scored 13.7 points and grabbed 7.5 rebounds per game last season. Last season Etherly benefited from having another big body, 6'10" Shane Walker, on the low block with him. Walker graduated, which should leave more touches for Etherly. He'll probably be paired up with former Xavier forward Jordan Latham in the frontcourt instead this season.

2. George Beamon, Manhattan - The Jaspers came out of nowhere to be one of the most competitive teams in the league in 2011-12. A lot of that had to do with Masiello taking over the team, but also the competitive nature and desire of their star, Beamon. After spending countless hours running steps in the Bronx during the offseason Beamon came back and raised his scoring average from 16.3 points to 19.0 points per game while playing almost five fewer minutes per game. Beamon didn't score fewer than 10 points in any game last season. The one contest he missed due to injury the Jaspers lost by 18, to Columbia. Defenses are going to be even more focused on shutting him down this season, so hopefully Beamon has prepared even harder for his senior campaign.

1. O.D. Anosike, Siena - A double-double machine, Anosike gives the Saints the ability to play with anyone in the MAAC. He averaged 15.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game last season. There are some weaknesses in his game. He shot just 56.1 percent from the line, but that's nitpicking. Anosike also helps out on the defensive end, where he had 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game last season. At 6'8" in the MAAC though that second number should be higher. He'll be the focal point of Siena's attack as the Saints try to keep pace with Loyola (MD), Manhattan and the rest of the league.
 http://www.midmajormadness.com/2012/8/16/3243348/mid-major-top-10-players-maac-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference John Templon 2012-08-07T07:00:28-07:00 2012-08-07T07:00:28-07:00 Mid-Major Top 10: Northeast Conference
7 of 10 players from last season's All-NEC First and Second team players return led by 2010-11 unanimous Player of the Year Julian Boyd, for what should be a loaded conference season.

What happens when just three of 10 first and second team all-conference players graduate? You end up with a pretty loaded conference the next season. That's the case in the Northeast Conference where a ton of individual talent returns in what could be a very strong season for the league. Three teams - LIU Brooklyn, Wagner and Robert Morris - are expected to battle at the top of the league. All three of those teams are loaded with talented players.

Also, last season's particularly strong freshman class will become sophomores, the biggest leap a player can make during their collegiate lifecycle, so expectations are high for some of the best of last season's class.

Of course, all of this might only add up to the conference winner avoiding the 16-seed line come March, but that's a big step. Last season the NEC ranked 26th in the Pomeroy rankings, ahead of the Big Sky, Southland, America East, MEAC and SWAC amongst automatic bid conferences. It could move up even further this season, because of the talent that can be found in this Top 10.

10. Lucky Jones, Robert Morris -- One of those freshmen expected to take a leap is Jones. The 6'5" swingman wasn't afraid to shoot last season and put up strong rebounding numbers on both sides of the ball. He's a defensive presence and should be even better this season with a year of experience in Andy Toole's system. Another good sign for Colonials fans? Jones has been tearing up the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am this summer.

9. Jalen Cannon, St. Francis (NY) -- The Terriers were picked 11th in NEC in the preseason last season and went on to finish fourth in the league. A lot of it had to do with the impact that Cannon made during his freshman season as a rebounder and defensive presence. Last season he was amongst the best rebounders in the country, finishing 11th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage. His combination of a low turnover rate and an ability to get to the free throw line resulted efficient offense, but he'll need to look for his own shot more during his sophomore season to move into the conference's elite.

8. Kyle Vinales, Central Connecticut -- Last season's NEC Rookie of the Year Vinales has a much bigger load to carry now that All-NEC First Team performer Ken Horton has graduated. Vinales showed last season that he's not afraid to shoot, a lot, but he'll have to improve his accuracy if he wants to be an elite player and not just a volume scorer. Vinales has a chance to become an 1,000-point scorer at CCSU during his sophomore season after scoring 520 points during his freshman season, the most ever for a freshman Blue Devil.

7. Latif Rivers, Wagner -- The way the Seahawks played under Dan Hurley, and probably will play under new head coach Bashir Mason, makes pinpointing any one player as the key cog in the rotation rather difficult, but Rivers did enough last season to make the NEC Second Team as a sophomore. The graduation of fellow Second Team player Tyler Murray should give Rivers even more opportunities to score this season. Rivers shot 35.1% from three in 2010-11, but it can improve. Teammate Jonathon Williams, a senior, could've been on this list too, but I just ran out of room. The former junior college transfer was an instant upgrade last season to Wagner's front court rotation.

6. Jason Brickman, LIU Brooklyn -- Brickman loves to pass and he's the engine that drives the best offense in the NEC. Last season his assist rate of 35.6 ranked 25th nationally. But that doesn't mean you should sag off of him. Brickman also shot 52/41/82 on twos, threes and free throws last season. He's a complete offensive player who can stay on the floor for long periods of time because he rarely gambles or makes a mistake on defense. In fact, Brickman committed fewer than one foul per 40 minutes last season.

5. Ike Azotam, Quinnipiac -- Azotam is probably the best back-to-the-basket big man in the NEC. At 6'7" he's the perfect size for a traditional forward in the NEC. He didn't attempt a single three-point shot last season and shot almost as well from the field (55.6%) as he did from the line (61.1%). He'll need that free throw percentage to improve this season if he wants to help Quinnipiac go further than a first round exit, especially because with James Johnson gone Azotam will be the clear focus of the Bobcats' attack. Johnson's departure makes getting Azotam the ball even more important, but also more difficult. It'll be up to him to demand the ball in the post.

4. Jamal Olasewere, LIU Brooklyn -- The Swiss Army Knife of forwards the 6'7" Olasewere can do a little of everything. He's excellent at putting pressure on opponents with his dribble drives from the top of the key. By shooting 34.1% from three last season he made it so opponents had to respect that part of his game as well. His incredible athleticism is the key to his game. Rim rattling dunks and acrobatic layups helped Olasewere finish 60.2% of his shots inside the arc. It shows up on the defensive end too, where he put up block and steal rates above three percent. The one part of his game that could use some refinement is turnovers. If he can hang onto the ball more he'll be almost unstoppable.

3. Velton Jones, Robert Morris -- Jones is the heart and soul of the RMU team, which has reached the NEC finals in each of his three seasons. His ability as a playmaker is rivaled only by Brickman in the NEC and he's an incredibly pesky defender. The 6'0" point guard is also as tough as they come and is fearless going down the lane. He's a coach on the floor for Toole. Jones is also one of the best clutch performers in the NEC.

2. Shane Gibson, Sacred Heart -- This 6'2" shooting guard might be the best player no one in the country has ever heard about. That's because the Pioneers can't seem to escape the middle of the NEC, despite the fact that no opposing coach wants to see Gibson taking a shot ever. He's a high-volume gunner that shot a ridiculous 56/43/86 last season. Everyone knows that Gibson is going to shoot early and often. NEC teams run as many as four or five defenders at him every game. He still averaged 22.0 points per game last season. His legacy though will be decided by the players around him and if SHU can escape the first round of the NEC Tournament come March.

1. Julian Boyd, LIU Brooklyn -- Considering Boyd is the returning unanimous NEC Player of the Year this is the easiest spot on the list to pick. Boyd, who missed the entire 2009-10 season with a heart ailment, has been one of the best players in the conference his entire career. Last season he led the NEC in rebounding and double-doubles. More of a face-up guy on the low blocks, he stepped out even further last season and hit 42% of his three-point shots as he led the Blackbirds to a 16-2 conference record and their second straight NCAA tournament appearance. Boyd will feel the pressure again as he tries to lead the Blackbirds to a third straight dance.
 http://www.midmajormadness.com/2012/8/7/3224634/mid-major-top-10-northeast-conference John Templon 2011-01-29T06:34:21-08:00 2011-01-29T06:34:21-08:00 QB Rating+: A different way to look at a flawed statistic
It's obvious by now that quarterback rating is a flawed statistic. The poor statistic has been battered around a bit in the media and with good reason. With the changes to the passing game today it's pretty hard to see the value in a rating without any context. Oh sure, Tom Brady led the league with 111 passer rating this season, but is that historically good? Just alright? It's hard to tell.

Well, that's why I borrowed a concept from baseball and compared quarterback ratings to league average. In baseball the term ERA+ is thrown around a lot for pitchers, but it's basically a park adjusted ERA against league average. Well, in football there is no need for stadium adjustments - at least as far as we know right now - and thus we can just divide Quarterback Rating by League Average Quarterback Rating and a get a number that allows us to more accurately measure passers across seasons.

For instance, Brady's 111 rating was done in the context of an NFL season where the average passer rating for the entire league was 82.2, which is pretty high. Therefore his QB Rating+ would be (111/82.2*100) or 135.0. It turns out that's pretty good.

Here are the ten best QB Rating+ seasons of the past decade with their season, player and QB Rating+:

2004 - Peyton Manning (Ind.) 149.7

2007 - Tom Brady (NE) 144.9

2004 - Daunte Culpepper (Min.) 137.1

2010 - Tom Brady (NE) 135.0

2000 - Brian Griese (Den.) 135.0

2009 - Drew Brees (NO) 135.0

2000 - Trent Green (StL) 133.6

2005 - Peyton Manning (Ind.) 133.1

2002 - Chad Pennington (NYJ) 132.6

2001 - Kurt Warner (StL) 132.4

Ironically, 2009 Brett Favre is #11 on this list. He had a 107.4 raw quarterback rating that season, but only a 132.0 QB Rating+. Warner's 2001 season on the other hand was a 101.4, but the average quarterback rating has steadily risen from 76.2 in 2000 to 82.2 this season. That's a big difference.

Still, I think QB Rating+ is a good start in attempting to compare quarterbacks across eras and years instead of just looking at a statistic that has inflated as offenses have changed in complexion.
 http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/1/29/1962796/qb-rating-a-different-way-to-look-at-a-flawed-statistic John Templon


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I'm a Celtics fan, always will be. But I get the feeling these days that the NBA is going through a changing of the guard, and that the days of Celtics/Lakers/Spurs/Mavs-type teams are nearing an end. There's some incredible talent strewn around the league these days, and it wouldn't be shocking to see one of the young ones rise to the top. Three that have impressed early in this (very) young season:
- Clippers: What a bunch they've got there. CP3, Griffin, Crawford, Odom (he WAS a great player not so long ago, anyway), even Butler and Jordan. This team is looking like it's gonna be hard to beat this season.
- Rockets: Built from the scraps of other teams, suddenly you look around and you see a potentially excellent team. Harden is absolutely exploding, and Lin looks like he can give them exactly what they need. Add in Asik and you've got a very powerful core.
- Knicks: We're only one game in, but what a game it was. I thought they were crazy to let Lin go, but maybe this time their FO got it right. Instead of Lin, they now have two PGs and thus are never rudderless on offense. Their defense has been sturdy going back to last year (and still was in the Heat beatdown) thanks to Chandler, so who knows how far they can go? 'Sides, they've got Sheed. How can they lose? (Excuse me while I throw up.)
No doubt, there will be a few more teams rising unexpectedly to the top this year. It's going to be fun to watch. I also get the early sense that the officiating is improving (I know, I know... just remember how much worse it was in the past!) so that 2012-13 might just be one of the most entertaining seasons in a long, long time.
I just hope that the Cs will be in the fray. That would make it perfect. I fully expected them to be but now I'm worried about the one thing that can't be fixed with time, diligence and/or practice: KG's age. If his below-par performance so far is part of his natural aging process, well... then I don't see a viable path the Finals. He is indispensable to an effective Celtics defense, and thus indispensable, period. All the other problems we've seen in the Cs' first two games are fixable.... so in a way, it's all on KG right now. Can he get back to his 2012 playoffs form? Or is he going to remain a step slow? No way to know, until we know.
Btw... the Knicks just showed us how to beat the Heat (which they did rather handily, by 20, no less.) Pass sharply and well, and hit your 3s. Of course, it goes without saying that you gotta also play well on defense. Having a Tyson Chandler in the middle goes a long, long way. KG... you're the man. Our D is in your hands.


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2.3/5 rDev -33.3%
Consumed at Hamilton's Tavern, San Diego CA, 05/21/08.
Beer appears virtually black in the goblet: no highlights. No head, just a little foam around the edges.
Oddly, no aroma from this barrel-aged imperial stout.
Flavor is mellow almost to the point of blandness. Distant wood and whiskey (bourbon?) are the main flavors. A vague hint of chocolate. Watery texture. No carbonation.
I did not care for this beer at all. I left the majority of it undrunk on the bar as I left. My experience with it differs so much from other reviewers that I wonder if the keg was old, if this batch was bad or if the recipe changed.
12-17-2008 02:17:06 | More by charlzm
4.35/5 rDev +26.1%
12 ounce goblet at Beachwood BBQ for $5.50
Color was black and barely let any light through when held up to the lamp on the ceiling, very nice tan creamy head that was a little over a half inch, lots of sticky lacing and good retention for a BA beer
Smell was dominated by bourbon but there was also some very strong oak aromas, also a small amount of dark roasted chocolate and creamy smells, almost like a sweet coffee aroma
Taste was bourbon whiskey immediately and lasting all the way through, until this one really warmed I could not really distinguish between anything else because this liquor taste was so strong, once the beer got warmer, its complexity started to show, first with sweet vanilla and caramel, then a milk chocolate flavor a little later, the oak barrel taste was evident during the last few sips in full force, hints of espresso in the last sip or two as well, could really tasted the dark roasted malt later on, no hops whatsoever, overall this was a really good barrel aged beer that had a strong hard alcohol aftertaste
Thew body was relatively light for a stout but it was not overly carbonated and the tasted lasted a very long time, two to three minutes probably, the bourbon kept attacking the back of my tongue, almost causing a stinging sensation
This one gives new definition to the term sipper, it took me well over an hour to finish this, felt like there was tons of alcohol in this, probably over ten percent, it was not too heavy on the stomach, just a lot of bourbon and strong boozy feel, would make a great dessert beer, went great with my barbeque beef sandwich and sweet potato fries, probably could have finished another goblet of this but that would have been about it
I agree with the other review in that this is one of the lighter Russian Imperial Stouts out there, the barrel aging is most likely the reason why, I highly recommend this to anybody that finds this on draught, Craftsman has made another fantastic beer and continue to make themselves one of my favorite local breweries, easily the best one of their brews I have had, significantly better than the regular Edgar
This one seemed more like syrup than beer but it was very tasty, it was thin but definitely had a molasses feel to it, nice bite to it and a super hot finish to go along with an initial in your taste, this is one of the better BA beers I have tasted, wish they bottled their beer because this would be something that is certainly worth checking out
12-20-2007 21:01:49 | More by Floydster
3.7/5 rDev +7.2%
On-tap at the Beachwood BBQ, in Seal Beach, CA,
A: Pours a motor oil black, with a small tan head, and good lacing.
S: Smells havily of bourbon whiskey, oak, and charcoal.
T: Taste is very similar, with a dark, oaky, wood flavour dominating the palate. The bourbon comes in, in the end, adding some warmth to the brew, with roasted character and coffee present throughout. I haven't had the original, so I have nothing to base a comparison on, but I thought the flavour in this beer was quite good.
M: One of the lightest feeling RIS's that I have ever had, don't know if this was from the bourbon barrel aging or what, but it needed more heft for this style, nice smoothness, and a creamy feel though.
D: Another good beer from Craftsman, not great, but quality stuff. It's nice to have a relatively local brewer experimenting around with styles. Definitely worth a try.
12-13-2007 02:18:25 | More by Halcyondays
Craftsman Bourbon-Barrel Aged Edgar's Ale from Craftsman Brewing Co.
- out of 100 based on 3 ratings.