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Let me start out by saying that I am not representing any team. I couldn't write a fanpost on the SB Nation Mock Draft site, so I decided to post this on the site that I follow the most- Stampede Blue. You guys are great and you give plenty of valuable information about the Colts. Thanks for the hard work and time you put into it. Anyway, I am doing this to get out my first and only Mock Draft of the year. Please read what I have to say, as I have put in hours upon hours of work. I am including trades in my mock, and while I don't know if every trade rumor is legit, I trust my sources.The symbol * represents a trade. Let's get started.
1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joeckel (OT).
My Comment: With new Head Coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs hold the number one spot in the Draft. After the signing of Alex Smith, it seems highly unlikely that the Chiefs will draft a QB. Smith fits the Andy Reid style of "mobile" quarteback, although he is not "Vick" fast...at all. So now that he has his QB, he needs someone to protect him. After the franchise tag was laid on LT Brandon Albert a couple months ago, it seemed unlikely that KC would draft an OT at number one. However, the Chiefs coaching staff seems to want him out badly, especially after the trade rumors of the past week. This isn't surprising, considering that Albert has been stubborn about coaches asking him to move to RT or OG. Paying him the kind of money he's being paid, you would want him to submit to the coach's will, but he is doing quite the opposite. Kansas City wants him to get out quickly, and I believe the Dolphins or some team like that will trade for him. So, with Albert out, the OT position needs some help, and they're in perfect position to satisfy the need. Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher are on the board. They are arguably the best two players in the draft. So which one do they draft? The Andy Reid style offense usually has a fast/mobile QB in it, in this case Alex Smith. The solution here is not to find out who is better (Joeckel or Fisher); it is to find out who fits the system better, in this case Luke Joeckel. Joeckel was used in a "mobile quarterback" scheme last season at Texas A&M, with Jonny "Football" scrambling around the entire field. So Joeckel has more experience than Fisher, plus he is a better pass-protector than Fisher is. I believe the Chiefs will take Luke Joeckel at #1 overall.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dion Jordan (DE)
My Comment: The Jaguars are in a rebuilding mode. They have many needs including QB, DE and O-Line. Hot prospects that fill these needs are Geno Smith (QB), Dion Jordan (DE), Ezekiel Ansah (DE), and Luke Joeckel/Eric Fisher (OT). The Jaguars GM David Caldwell recently said that the team is down to "two" players that they are deciding between. This could obviously be any two players in the draft, but I believe this narrows it down in the sense that both players play roughly the same position. This is why: you don't go into draft day flipping a coin on whether you improve the offense or the defense. You know what you want to improve, and whoever is available, you draft. So, let's go through the positional needs and see who these two players are. QB: Geno Smith and... Nobody else is worth even mentioning here, so I believe QB is out of the question. O-Line: Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher. The problem is that the Jags just recently drafted Eugean Monroe who has proven to be a good LT in the NFL. Drafting another one would just be a waste when considering the other glaring needs. DE: Dion Jordan and Ezekiel Ansah. This is a big need for Jacksonville, and both players could make a difference on this defense. I think they want Dion Jordan more, considering he is a better fit in the system and that he is less of a "project" than Ansah is. I believe Dion Jordan is the guy who the Jags have been looking at for that #2 pick.
3. Raiders - Sharrif Floyd (DT)
My Comment: The obvious need of the Raiders is DT. Although some other positions need filled (CB and LB), DT needs the most help. Luckily for them, there is a lot of talent at the position, including the former Florida Gator Sharrif Floyd. There is no doubt they will go with DT at #3. The only other option is trading back, but I don't believe a team will trade up to #3 to get someone this year. I truely believe the Raiders will draft a DT, and that will be Floyd. If they don't go with him, they probably will go with Star Lotulelei.
4. Philadelphia Eagles - Eric Fisher (OT)
My Comment: New Head Coach Chip Kelly out of Oregon has his own fast/aggressive system of playing. Most people say that Chip Kelly needs a fast QB to run his offense, so therefore he should draft Geno Smith. However, I along with many others think differently. First off, Geno Smith is not fast. He ran a 4.8 40 time, in which OT Terron Armstead beat. Secondly, if he wants a fast QB, he has Michael Vick. I really don't think Chip wants to mess up his first draft with a QB, so I think he'll go best-player-available. In this case,the BPA (Eric Fisher)also fills a big need (OT). Fisher is the kind of guy who plays aggressive and fast, which is what they want in Philly. For now, Eric Fisher fills the biggest need, and he is the best-player-available.
5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah (DE)
My Comment: Although many think Ziggy is too raw to be a top five pick, the Lions staff may not. Jim Schwartz coached at the Senior Bowl a few months back, and guess who was on his team - Mr. Ziggy Ansah, who left an impression on all draft scouts. Since then, the Lions have let pass-rusher Cliff Avril walk to Free Agency, and just recently let Kyle Vanden Bosch go as well. Those were their only guys who played well at DE last year, and they let them both go. This all points to DE Ezekiel Ansah being drafted at five overall. While improvement in the secondary would be nice, they just improved at safety during free agency, and GM Mike Mayhew just pointed out the fact that they drafted three CBs in last years draft. I really believe the Lions want Ziggy, and they are willing to take him at #5.
*6. San Diego Chargers - Lane Johnson (OT)
My Comment: Trade Alert: The Browns trade away their 6th overall for the Chargers 11th overall and their 2nd rounder. This is just a prediction, but a very good one in my opinion. The Browns want a CB, but Milliner is the only one worth taking, and he just had 5 shoulder surgeries. Their main option at this point is trading back. The Chargers want an OT badly, and Lane Johnson is available still. This trade works out for both teams. The Chargers have been in need of an O-Lineman ever since the start of last season, and after the loss of Vasquez in Free Agency, the need is even greater. As soon as they see the opportunity to trade up here and grab Johnson, they will jump. Lane Johnson fits everything they do, and he fills a need. Don't be surprised if they jump at this and take him at 6.
7. Arizona Cardinals - Chance Warmack (OG) My Comment: The Cardinals have recently added QB Carson Palmer to the mix, so I think any rumors of Geno to the Cards are false. The Cardinals need an OG, and Chance Warmack is here. He paved the way for Ingram, Richardson and Lacy while at Alabama, and he is possibly one of the best guard prospects coming out in history. Don't be surprised if you see this on Thursday.
8. Buffalo Bills - Ryan Nassib (QB)
My Comment: The Bills new Head Coach was the Syracuse Head Coach last season. While he was there, QB Ryan Nassib led the team to a great season. So, Nassib has some chemistry with the Bills already, and the Bills biggest need is a QB. While I think it's a definite reach, the Bills may think that he might not be there in round two, and that he is a step ahead of everybody else since he knows them the most. Don't forget about two years ago, when the Titans took Locker at 7 when everone thought that was a reach. The same thing will probably happen here at eight.
9. New York Jets - Barkevious Mingo (DE/OLB) My Comment: Everything points to this as we settle in for draft day. Mingo fills the Jets biggest need at pass-rusher, and they already fell in love with him according to sources. This is one of the safest predictions of the draft, so don't be surprised if Mingo gets a phone call from the Jets on Thursday.
10. Tennessee Titans - Jonathan Cooper (OG)
My Comment: The Titans have an obvious need at OG. Although there are better players on the board (Milliner and Lotulelei), I think the Titans will draft by need and here's why. First off, a couple of years ago the Titans drafted by need and took Jake Locker at #7 overall, why won't they do it again. Secondly, the coaches will lose their job if Locker doesn't play well, and Locker won't play well if he can't be protected. Also the running game suffered last year due to poor blocking caused by the guards. The Titans need one, and Cooper is the guy to take.
*11. Cleveland Browns - DeMarcus Milliner (CB)
The Browns may take Milliner at number 6 for all we know, but if they trade back and he's still there, they'll get him in a heartbeat. Milliner can play both at the line for tackling and off the line for coverage. He is very versatile and has great ball skills. He fits the team well with what they want to accomplish, and I wouldn't be surprised if we heard his name called by the Browns.
*San Francisco 49ers - Star Lotulelei (DT)
My Comment: Trade Alert. I have the 49ers trading up with the Dolphins for their 12th overall pick, in exchange for the 49ers 31st,34th, and 128th overall picks. This would allow the 49ers to take a top DT in Star Lotulelei. They need a replacement for Justin Smith as he ages, and Lotulelei would fill that spot perfectly. He's big and strong and possesses great technique. If he could just get a year of learning and light playing in behind Justin Smith, he would be pro-bowl ready, no doubt.
13. New York Jets - Tavon Austin (WR)
My Comment: Tavon Austin is one giant step towards success for this offense. Probably the greatest thing missing last year on offense was a lethal WR. Sanchez could not get the ball to anybody, and while we could blame Sanchez for all the team's problems, it may have been just a lack of decent WRs. Tavon Austin definitely brings talent to the table, and that's what this offense is lacking.
14. Carolina Panthers - Sheldon Richardson (DT)
My Comment: The Panthers need help on Defense, especially at DT. This is, no doubt, there biggest need, and Sheldon Richardson works out perfectly. He has great size, strength, and tackling. He can move around as well. He should be a perfect fit to this Panther Defense.
15. New Orleans Saints - Kenny Vaccaro (S)
My Comment: The Saints offense proved to be legit last year after Sean Payton was suspended. However, the Defense was not. It needs about as much improvement as possible, and it starts in the secondary. Vaccaro would fill a big need at safety, as he is one of the most talented players in this entire draft.
16. St. Louis Rams - Cordarrelle Patterson (WR)
My Comment: The Rams need a WR, especially after the loss of Danny Amendola. There is no doubt they will take one either here or at 22, but for now, Patterson is probably the best wideout on the board, and I say the Rams take a shot at him. It's either that or they go Safety, which is a possibility.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Tyler Eifert (TE)
My Comment: As the Steelers failed to make the playoffs this year, Big Ben and the other QBs who played struggled getting the ball to the WRs. This is either a result of no O-Line help or no WR help. Either way, Pittsburgh just lost Mike Wallace to Free Agency, and Heath Miller is getting old. So, the Steelers must address this need of red-zone threats. Tyler Eifert is big, fast, has great hands, and can make plays with people hanging on him. The Steelers are going to figure that this TE is better than any other WR left, and they'll take him. When Miller is gone, he'll be an easy replacement as Tyler Eifert is really an even better form of Heath Miller.
18. Dallas Cowboys - DJ Fluker (RT)
My Comment: The Cowboys offense last year struggled as D'Linemen kept getting to Romo. Fluker is the kind of guy who can play both guard and tackle, which may be necessary for the Cowboys moving forward. Fluker played a solid career at Alabama, and there is no reason to believe that this is a reach. Fluker should be taken by the Cowboys.
19. New York Giants - Jarvis Jones (OLB)
My Comment: The Giants' draft scheme has always been simple- best-player-available. This scheme has worked for years and it is still in play. That being said, Jarvis Jones is the BPA. He had a tremendous year at Georgia in 2012, and is one of the better athletes of this draft. Not only is Jones the BPA, he also fills a great need at OLB. There is no doubt that the Giants would take Jones in this situation.
*Atlanta Falcons - Xavier Rhodes (CB)
My Comment: Trade Alert. This trade takes place between the Bears and the Falcons. The Falcons give up their 1st, 2nd, and 4th rounders for the Bears 1st rounder. This would set up a perfect opportunity for the Falcons to get Xavier Rhodes, one of the better prospects in this draft. Rhodes is a great all-around corner. He's instinctive and can make big plays. He fits perfectly into what the Falcons are doing.
21. *Jacksonville Jaguars - Geno Smith (QB)
My Comment: Trade Alert. The Bengals are in prime position to trade out. Although they could fill a need here, they could fill that need at pick 33 and beyond. However, the Jaguars realize that one QB is off the board, and Geno Smith is a great player. There is a chance he will slide to pick 33, but they may not want to risk that chance. Instead, they trade up to 21 and take Geno there.
22. St. Louis Rams - Matt Elam (S)
My Comment: Matt Elam is everything the Rams want here. He has all the talent, production, skill level, and satisfication of a need that the Rams are looking for. Elam did great at Florida, and there's no reason he can't do the same in St. Louis. If the Rams don't go with Elam, they'll probably get Cyprien or Reed so that they secure the Safety position, which is a major need.
23. Minnesota Vikings - Justin Hunter (WR)
My Comment: After the loss of Percy Harvin, the Vikings need help at WR, even though they did sign Greg Jennings. Hunter is big with great hands, not to mention his 4.4 40-time. Hunter had good production at Tennessee, and the Vikings would be stupid no to consider him at 23.
24. Indianapolis Colts - Desmond Trufant (CB)
My Comment: Desmond Trufant is a great player, and he would fill somewhat of a need at CB. He's very athletic, possessing great measurables and skills for the position. He is in a football family, as Marcus Trufant (Seattle) is his brother. Trufant is definitely the BPA at this point, so don't be surprised if the Colts go here.
25. Minnesota Vikings - Manti Te'o (ILB)
My Comment: The Panthers need an ILB, and Te'o matches the need. He's very athletic and had great production while at ND. He would be no surprize here at 25. The only reason I had the Vikings taking Hunter first, and then Te'o is because the Colts have a chance at taking Hunter, so they won't want to risk that by taking Te'o first.
26. Green Bay Packers - Eddie Lacy (RB)
My Comment: The Packers need a running game, and Lacy provides that with his great power and vision. He is very elusive, and while he may not have break-away speed, he can blow through players just as well as Gore and Lynch. He would definitely be an improvement to this runnig game, a lacking area in 2012.
27. Houston Texans - DeAndre Hopkins (WR)
My Comment: The Texans need someone to step in as the 2nd-WR/fill-in for Andre Johnson. Andre can't do it all by himself, making Hopkins a need on the team. He would proved stability for this receiving group, while filling a need at WR.
28. Denver Broncos - Bjoern Werner (DE)
My Comment: The Broncos D-line got help in Free Agency as they added a DT to the group. Now, all they need is someone to play opposite of Derek Wolfe. Bjoern Werner is that guy. He's big, strong, and shows flashes of JJ Watt in his film. He could be a breakout player for anybody this year.
29. New Engand Patriots - DJ Hayden (CB)
My Comment: DJ Hayden is one of the best CBs in this class, but after he pierced an artery and nearly died, people are wondering if he is worth it. If anybody knows how th evaluate talent, it's Bill Belichick. I think he will see something in DJ Hayden and draft him at 29.
30. *Chicago Bears - Arthur Brown (OLB)
My Comment: Arthur Brown has visited with the Bears many times recently, and there is a good chance he'll be taken by Chicago at 20. If he is still available at 30, they will take him.
31. *Philadelphia Eagles - EJ Manuel (QB)
My Comment: The original holder of this spot was the 49ers. However, I had them trade with the Dolphins for the 12 spot. Now I have the Eagles trading up to get EJ Manuel here. The Dolphins are in a bad position to get an O-Lineman or CB, but the Eagles may want to trade. If the Eagles want Manuel (rumors say they do), then their best option is to trade up.
32. Baltimore Ravens - Alec Ogletree (OLB)
My Comments: The Ravens just lost 6 defensive starters, so the solution here is to see who the best defensive player is available. Alec Ogletree is a great athlete who has everything but a clean record. He was recently arrested for drugs, and as we well know, that can destroy careers. However, he is the BPA, and that's all that matters here.
Thanks for reading. Sorry if it seems crammed, but I am a Freshman in Highschool and I just had a big event that put me behind on the Draft. Anyway, enjoy the Draft!


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A day after the Ninth Circuit Court struck down an Arizona law that would have restricted access and effectively defunded Planned Parenthood clinics, the American Civil Liberties Union announced it is suing Indiana's Department of Health on the grounds that a 2012 law that redefines "abortion clinic" as any facility that dispenses what the state calls an "abortion inducing drug" is unconstitutional. The legislation requires that clinics that only provide mifepristone, a drug that induces abortion non-surgically, meet the standards of clinics that provide abortions via surgical procedures, including separate procedure, recovery and scrub rooms.
The law specifically targets the Planned Parenthood in Lafayette, as it is the only care center in the state that will be affected by it.
"These legislative changes specifically targeting PPINK's [Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky] Lafayette health care center are not reasonably related to any legitimate purpose," said Ken Falk, ACLU of Indiana legal director in a statement. "The laws irrationally and invidiously discriminate against PPINK and pose a significant and unnecessary burden that violates the Constitution's guarantees of privacy, due process and equal protection."
The law redefines as an "abortion clinic" as any facility that dispenses "a medicine, drug, or substance prescribed or dispensed with the intent of terminating a clinically diagnosable pregnancy with the knowledge that the termination will, with reasonable likelihood, cause the death of the fetus." If allowed to stand, PPINK's care center in Lafayette will have to be renovated extensively by January 1, 2014, despite the fact that no surgical procedures are performed there.
"This law is clearly part of a coordinated national effort to end access to safe, legal abortion by trying to shut down Planned Parenthood health care centers, which also provide Pap tests, breast and testicular exams, birth control, and STD testing and treatment," said Betty Cockrum, CEO of PPINK. "We have been providing health care for more than 40 years in Lafayette, and we will continue to do so."
In July, District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt made permanent a temporary injunction against an Indiana law that would have defunded all Planned Parenthood care centers statewide. This law would have effectively barred Medicaid patients from receiving any treatment, including preventative care, at facilities where abortions were performed. Judge Pratt ruled that the law violated the Medicaid statute that protects patients' rights to choose their health care provider.
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India's Davis Cup campaign ended on a poor note as Ranjeet Virali Murugesan and Vijayant Malik lost their respective reverse singles matches giving South Korea a 4-1 win on the final day of their Group I Asia/Oceania first round tie here Sunday.
A vastly improved Ranjeet went down fighting 4-6, 4-6, 2-6 in the must-win first match of the day to a higher ranked Suk-Young Jeong as South Korea took an unassailable 3-1 lead against India on the hardcourts of the R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium here.
In the fifth dead rubber, Vijayant, who conceded the singles Friday against Jeong due to cramps, lost 2-6, 4-6 against Ji Sung Nam as South Korea sailed into the second round where they will face Japan.
India will now play the first round play-off, slated for April 5-7, against Indonesia, who were whitewashed by Japan.
For India it was a disappointing loss as they had to field a depleted side after top players, led by Somdev Devvarman, made themselves unavailable for the tie over a charter of demands.
Trailing 1-2, both Ranjeet and Vijayant had a mountain to climb to avoid India's loss Sunday. The sizeable crowd that had turned out here expecting a miracle, saw an inspired Ranjeet going down fighting.
Having suffered a humiliating defeat in the first singles Friday, Ranjeet, ranked 511, punched above his weight against the 321-ranked Jeong but still lost in an encounter that lasted two hours and 23 minutes.
Inspired by Leander Paes and Purav Raja's doubles win Saturday, Ranjeet was charged right from the start. But lack of maturity and experience at the top level made the difference.
Ranjeet, hammered 1-6, 0-6, 1-6 in the first singles by an unranked Min Hyeok Cho, raised his game several notches and was impressive with his serve and volleys. But he erred when he tried to put too much power behind his shots, committing errors.
Jeong played a waiting game from the baseline and waited for Ranjeet to commit mistakes. However, it was a different Ranjeet Sunday who was determined not to be tamed easily.
Ranjeet surprisingly took a 1-0 lead as he broke the Korean No.1 in the first set. But Jeong was quick to draw parity at 2-2. The Indian was not willing to let it go without a fight. He made a great comeback in the fifth game, on his own serve, and saved two game points to take a 3-2 lead.
But the Indian committed too many errors and failed to finish off points that allowed the Korean to come back from 3-4 to pocket the first set 6-4.
The second set also continued in the same breath as Ranjeet came back from two breaks down to make it 3-3 but failed to capitalise on it.
In the third set, Jeong was unstoppable as Ranjeet soon ran out of steam but went down respectably.
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Panel might create zone of its own for CSJBy Gordon Dritschilo
Staff Writer | December 07,2013City officials will consider giving the College of St. Joseph its own zoning district.
The college is in a single-family residential zone, but the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday will include a discussion of creating an educational park district.
It should have been changed some time ago, Planning Commission Chairman Jack Facey said Friday.
Facey said the existing zoning ordinance has no such district, so the city will have to create a new category. The Planning Commission would make a proposal to send to the Board of Aldermen, which would then approve or reject the change to the ordinance, most likely after a discussion in the Charter and Ordinance Committee.
Facey said there would be at least one public hearing conducted by each body. He said he did not know if the commission would emerge from the meeting next week with a recommendation.
When weve talked about it informally, all the Planning Commission members seemed to think it was the right thing to do, he said. I dont know what will come up in the discussion.
While the plan is to only apply the new regulations to the colleges property, Facey said he did not consider the proposal to be spot zoning.
Youre talking about a 150-acre parcel thats been used for a school for decades, he said. I know (spot zoning) when I see it. This is not it. If you have one parcel surrounded by other parcels the same size ... thats spot zoning. This is a whole area thats been used for education for 50 years. Thats not spot zoning.
Facey said the city underwent a similar process for the grounds of Rutland Regional Medical Center.
Lets call it what it is, he said.
CSJ spokesman James Lambert said the college had advocated for the change but did not believe it had made direct input regarding what form the new zone would take.
Its not anything specific just getting the zoning to more accurately reflect what the college is, he said.
Lambert said he was not aware of any zoning issues with recent or planned construction projects at the college or, for that matter, of the college having any recent or planned construction projects.
I think the last thing that was built was Tuttle Hall, he said. I think that was around the late 90s, 2000. Theres nothing in the works.
The citys zoning ordinance was enacted in the decade previous to the founding of the college. Facey said he did not know how permitting processes for CSJ were handled in the past as any such efforts were before his time.
Probably conditional-use permits, maybe a variance, he said. We dont think that should have to happen.
The commission meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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My Dad doesn't read TBLA, although I have told him about it and emailed the link! I realized how much I loved the Dodgers when I realized how much HE loved the Dodgers. We were in St Louis sitting in the resturaunt that is in the National Bowling Hall of Fame one Saturday afternoon. I was 14. The Dodgers were playing the Cardinals. The NBHOF is right across the street from the old Busch Stadium. My dad, who didn't curse a whole lot in front of me until I was in High School, drops his spoon and says, "Fuck Me!" I asked him what's up and he says, "Don Drysdale and Vin Scully are eating lunch right over your shoulder." He stared at them for probably 45 seconds. I took that as my cue to go over and ask for an autograph. Bad move when someone is eating, but I was 12! DD asked me, "Who sent ya, kid?" I said "no one." He said, "How in the hell do you know who we are then?" I told them my Dad told me. They both signed a napkin for me. Sweet ass shit.
When we went to leave, my Dad asked for the check and the waiter said, "Mr Scully took care of it."
My Dad then pulled a $10.00 bill out for a tip and the waiter said "He got that too."
The story itself is funny to me and cool. I will never forget that weekend. I was 14 and when you walked down the 1st base line outside of Busch Stadium back then, you would see players walking up to the staduim. I got autographs from Orel Hershiser, Mike Scoscia, Pedro Guerrero, Mike Marshall, Mickey Hatcher, Vince Coleman, Tony Pena, Tommy Herr, Ken Oberkfell, Jack Clark. The funniest thing I saw out there was after a game one afternoon, I was sitting outside the doors where some of the players went in. I was waiting for autographs. My brother, 3 years younger, noticed some "Latin" guys walking down the sidewalk. He got autographs in the parking garage from Tony Pena, Jose Oquendo, and another guy. When he was walking back up, Willie McGee was jogging towards him, my brother says "Mr Mcgee, can I have your autograph?" McGee put his hand on his head in full jog and leap frogged my brother! "Not this time, lil buddy!" That is what he said. It was a riot.
Mike Davis was on the team at the time. He and Scoscia were the only guys that boarded the bus, put their stuff up, and got back off to sign autographs. Kirk Gibson was the only person to not sign anything for anyone.
I got a message from one of the guys from TBLA that said this should be in a fanpost. I doubt I will do another one, as this is the coolest stuff that happened to me as a kid. I really enjoy the guys that post on here and contribute. I read it multiple times a day. If I can contribute a little, I don't mind.
That is why I love the Dodgers and always will. My Dad isn't in the best health right now, but not in the worst either. He is BIG man and is 60 now. Not the greatest of combinations. He still loves the Dodgers dearly and is the reason I do as well.


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Ok the guy has been up and down and pretty ugly on the surface. The injury he incurred this season has had to have had a marked impact on his performance. The most glaring stat that sticks out to me is his GB%, and more specifically how this year's number compares to his previous three years.
Year GB% LD%
2004 62.6 14.1
2005 63.3 18.0
2006 60.8 17.3
2007 51.9 21.5
Thats a significant difference. To illustrate the importance of this further here is the likelyhood of getting a hit off of a GB and a LD using 2006 league averages.
Type % of BIP H% on BIP H% as BABIP
Line Drive 15.89% 74.77% 0.748
Ground Ball 41.24% 23.62% 0.236
Now look at his BB/9 over the past four years:
Year BB/9
2004 2.7
2005 2.4
2006 2.3
2007 3.9
Thats a pretty crazy jump, right?. Based on regression toward career mean, we should expect him to regain some of his control (barring any problems associated with physical injury) and lower that number. The same can go for his GB%. The differences vs. career numbers are just too staggaring. He's posted above or close 100 ERA+ numbers for the past two years. He should improve his performance (barring any injury related problems) closer to his career numbers through the rest of the season.


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Before the full game highlights, I want to focus again on AA3. Yes, I mean "3", as in Animal Alfred Aboya. 15 points, 6 rebounds and a couple assists and steals, plus all kinds of hustle. He's going after the ball like Blagojevich going after a bribe. Say what you will about his outside jumper, but it's falling and he's not forcing it up, which complements his nice moves to the hoop. Gotta love our big guy for delaying his presidential aspirations and staying his senior year.
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100 grams unsalted butter, cold and cut in ½ inch cubes
1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp cold water
Pinch kosher salt
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250 grams pumpkin puree
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
125 grams sugar
125 ml whole milk
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Grated nutmeg to taste, grated cinnamon to taste (OPTIONAL)
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½ cup sugar
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Since it is officially the offseason, I thought it would be fun to predict where the top 50 FA's using MLBTR's list would go.
1-Cliff Lee-LHP-Yankees. I think the Yankees will simply outspend the Rangers and Nationals to make sure they bring in Lee.
2-Carl Crawford-OF-Angels. The Angels have long been rumored to be the favorites for Crawford and I think they make sure they get him.
3-Adrian Beltre-3B-Angels. Beltre has said he prefers playing on the west coast to be closer to his family, and the Angels will look to improve on the production they got from Brandon Wood and Alberto Callaspo last year.
4-Jayson Werth-OF-Tigers. The Tigers have a ton of money coming off the books and I think they spend it on the well rounded OF.
5-Adam Dunn-1B-Cubs. Both Chicago teams seem to have interest in Dunn, and since Dunn has stated that he wants to stay in the NL, I think he goes to the North Side.
6-Victor Martinez-C/1B-Dodgers. GM Ned Colletti has said payroll will increase, and he also said they are looking for a catcher and a big bat. Martinez kills 2 birds with 1 stone.
7-Rafeal Soriano-RHP-Twins. I had trouble pegging Soriano-the Angels make a lot of sense if they miss out on Crawford or Beltre. But since I have the Angels signing those two, there probably isn't room in the budget for Soriano, so I'll say he goes to Minnesota and shores up the closer role with Matt Capps taking over the 8th inning.
8-Mariano Rivera-RHP-Yankees. These negotiations should go easier than the one's with Jeter.
9-Paul Konerko-1B-Orioles. The Orioles seem to be looking for that big bat every year, and this year they grab Konerko to fill that hole.
10-Derek Jeter-SS-Yankees. Things may get ugly, but he'll be wearing the pinstripes next year.
11-Hiroki Kuroda-RHP-Mets. I think Alderson goes after the Kuroda to help solidify their rotation.
12-Jorge De La Rosa-LHP-Nationals. The Nationals get the high risk/high reward lefty after missing out on Lee.
13-Carl Pavano-RHP-Rangers. The Rangers answer to missing out on Lee.
14-Jake Westbrook-RHP-Cardinals. There is mutual interest for Westbrook to stay in St. Louis and I think the 2 sides agree to a deal fairly soon.
15-Aubrey Huff-1B-Giants. A bargain signing last year, Huff and the Giants both have mutual interest in re-signing-though I imagine Huff will at least test the market to an extent.
16-Juan Uribe-SS-Reds. I think an integral member of the World Series champs leaves, and holds down the fort at SS for Cincinnati-their small yard should be condusive to his powerful swing.
17-Jim Thome-DH-Twins. Another bargain sign, I think the Twins keep their lefty slugger.
18-Carlos Pena-1B-Nationals. The Pena to the Nats rumors have been around for a while, and I think he replaces Adam Dunn next year.
19-Vladimir Guerrero-DH-Tigers. I think he signs another 1 year deal and helps protect Cabrera and Werth in the Detroit line up.
20-Manny Ramirez-DH-Athletics. The A's seem to like taking on aging sluggers (ie Mike Piazza, Frank Thomas) and they try it again with Ramirez.
21-Magglio Ordonez-OF/DH-Padres. I think the Padres pay for the bat and hope he still has enough to play the field everyday.
22-Orlando Hudson-2B-Cardinals. There have been a lot of Hudson to the Cards rumors, and the two do make a good match.
23-Derrek Lee-1B-Rays. Lee is coming off a disappointing year, and I think Tampa gambles that he can rebound.
24-Lance Berkman-1B/DH-Rangers. Berkman apparently likes to stay close to his home in Texas, and with the Astros being in rebuilding mode, and the Rangers declining Guerrero's option, this seems like a good fit.
25-Andy Pettitte-LHP-Yankees. Easy negotiations here too.
26-Jon Garland-RHP-Twins. Helps replace the loss of Pavano.
27-AJ Pierzynski-C-White Sox. AJ is a good fit in Chicago, and Tyler Flowers isn't ready yet. I think he re-signs for 1 more year.
28-Miguel Olivo-C-Rangers. His power should play well in Texas and give the Rangers a legit catching option.
29-John Buck-C-Red Sox. Picked a nice time to have a break out year, I think he goes to Boston and catches a lot, while also sharing some time with Saltalamacchia.
30-Javier Vazquez-RHP-Pirates. He likes to play on the east coast and has always been better in the NL-I think the Pirates gamble that he finds his fastball again and then flips him at the deadline.
31-Scott Downs-LHP-Red Sox. The Red Sox bullpen needs help and adding Downs in the late innings should really help solidify it.
32-JJ Putz-RHP-Orioles. I think they bring in Putz, and get a solid L/R 8th/9th combo with Mike Gonzalez still under contract.
33-Brian Fuentes-LHP-DBacks. The DBacks had the worst bullpen in the majors last year, and Fuentes should help solidify that. Like with the Orioles, I think the DBacks will be able to mix and match in the 8th and 9th if Juan Gutierrez or Sam Demel emerge as a reliable late inning arm.
34-Adam LaRoche-1B-White Sox. Since they missed out on Dunn, they get another lefty 1B.
35-Hisanori Takahashi-LHP-Mariners. Takahashi should get a chance to be the #5 starter in Seattle, and could move to a swing man role if he struggles as a starter.
36-Pat Burrell-OF-DBacks. I think he moves on from the Giants to play full time in Arizona.
37-Joaquin Benoit-RHP-Braves. I think the Braves give him a chance to close, while Kimbrel and Venters develop in lower leverage situations.
38-Kevin Millwood-RHP-Padres. With Correia, Garland, and Young all departing the Padres will need someone to eat innings, and they reportedly had interest in Millwood last year.
39-Kevin Correia-RHP-Royals. Should be a low cost, useful innings eater.
40-Arthur Rhodes-LHP-Reds. I think he stays in Cincinnati as the late inning Lefty.
41-Pedro Feliciano-LHP-Yankees. After missing on Downs and Rhodes, the Bombers get Feliciano to take the subway to the Bronx.
42-Grant Balfour-RHP-Rays. I think the Rays don't let all of their potential relievers go.
43-Kerry Wood-RHP-Cubs. Lots of Wood to the Cubs rumors-I think the reunion happens.
44-Scott Podsednik-OF-Dodgers. I think the Dodgers keep the speedy OF.
45-Yorvit Torrealba-C-Reds. I think Torrealba and Ryan Hanigan split time in Cincy next year,
46-Hideki Matsui-DH-White Sox. I think they go for another power bat to give Dayan Viciedo some more seasoning in the minors.
47-Johnny Damon-OF/DH-Giants. The Giants replace Pat Burrell's power with Damon's speed.
48-Kevin Gregg-RHP-Blue Jays. I think Frasor and Downs leave, but the Jays keep their closer.
49-Koji Uehara-RHP-Rays. I think the Rays go to the risky Uehara to help replace their bullpen arms.
50-Brandon Webb-RHP-Nationals. Webb to the Nats rumors have been strong, and I think Washington gambles that he returns to form and finds his velocity again.


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North Carolina State has added West Virginia transfer Terry Henderson.
The Raleigh native was listed on N.C. State's roster for the first time Tuesday and coach Mark Gottfried said Tuesday that Henderson "can be an impact guy."
Henderson must sit out this season due to NCAA transfer rules and will have two seasons of eligibility beginning in 2015-16.
Henderson is a 3-point specialist who averaged 11.7 points in 28 games last season for the Mountaineers.
He made 39 percent of his 3s during his two seasons at West Virginia and appears poised to take over on the wing for redshirt senior Ralston Turner next year.
Gottfried says, "You can always find a place for guys that can make shots."
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The housekeeper of an elderly Greenville couple found dead two months ago appeared in federal court Thursday on charges of identity theft.
Deputies said 78-year-old Gary Wells and his wife, 77-year-old Helen, were found stabbed to death in their Terramont Drive home Oct. 3. They said the couple's bodies were found by their housekeeper, Shirley Rogers.
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About a week later, deputies arrested Rogers and charged her with bank card and identity fraud. They said Rogers used Helen Wells' bank card without her permission.
During an interview with FOX Carolina about the local charges, Rogers denied stealing money from the Wells. She said she would never have done anything to the couple, who has helped her so much over the last five years.
A couple of weeks after her arrest, Rogers was arrested a second time by federal agents. At that time, Rogers said the charges were in connection with Helen Wells.
On Thursday, Rogers was arraigned on federal charges of credit card fraud, stolen mail and aggravated identity theft. She ran out of the courthouse after the hearing, using her coat to cover her head as she scurried past the media.
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RICHMOND - Popular reality TV family, the Duggars, from "19 Kids and Counting" are in Richmond supporting Ken Cuccinelli for Governor.
The family stopped at the Capitol as part of a three-day bus tour through Virginia to support the gubernatorial candidate.
Meanwhile, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is also getting big time support. Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is coming to Falls Church Saturday to endorse McAuliffe.
With the election just weeks away, will the support help or even hurt the candidates?
"Celebrities or major political figures coming to speak on behalf of a candidate doesn't have too much effect on the polls necessarily," says political analyst Richard Meagher. "What they do is kind of show the credibility of a candidate."
And for Terry McAuliffe, former DNC chair and friend of the Clintons, Meagher says Hillary's visit is a good sign for his campaign as it could help continue to attract donors and volunteers.
"It means that the National Democratic Party, national figures, see him as being close to the finish line, see him as being successful."
But Meagher says Ken Cuccinelli can't count on national figures helping at all. While the appearance of the Duggar family could motivate Cuccinelli's base, that's not where he needs to find voters.
"They're not someone that helps Cuccinelli tell the story of, 'I'm a moderate, I'm someone everyone in Virginia can support.'"
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UBC Prof. Andrei Krassioukov is investigating the dangerous practice of "boosting" at the 2012 Paralympics.
UBC alumnus Donovan Tildesley, Canada's flagbearer in Beijing, will compete in his fourth Paralympics this month.
The University of British Columbia has launched a new website with resources for media covering the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As many as 28 people from UBC will participate in the 2012 London Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, including up to 16 Olympians and 12 coaches, physicians, and support staff. With the one-month mark to the Games approaching, below is a list of UBC experts and story ideas for the 2012 Summer Games in London.
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British Columbia's economy grew in 2010 with new businesses, jobs and an increase in visitor spending, all likely related to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, says a University of British Columbia study that measured the impact of the Games.
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Bearcats rout Madison; HHS girls fall in opener
Fri. December 21, 2012 at 10:43 p.m. | By Michael Hughes
Hendersonville's Colton Hall (10) shoots over Madison during Friday's game at Hendersonville. (Photo by BRITTANY JACKSON/ TIMES-NEWS)
Hendersonville showed no signs of fatigue on Friday after Thursday's convincing win over North Henderson. Six players got double-figure scoring and three guards combined for 13 steals as the Bearcats thumped Madison, 83-49, at Jim Pardue Gymnasium.
"We looked good in spots, and we looked like we didn't know what we were doing in spots," said Hendersonville coach Marvin Featherstone. "We're not in a (holiday) tournament, so we'll get a lot of practice in between now and then."
Madison won the girls game, 75-37, to salvage a split in the Western Highlands matchups. Six-foot freshman Tess Harris led the Lady Patriots with 26 points while 5-11 sophomores Baylea Loven and Lexi Ammons added 18 each for the visitors, who built on a 13-point halftime cushion with 40 second-half points.
Senior guard Aaliyah Waddell led the Lady Bearcats with 13.
In the nightcap, the Bearcats had a slower start than they did in Thursday's romp, stretching a 16-10 first-quarter advantage to an 18-point bulge at the break. Senior guard Rishad Felton had 15 of his game-high 18 points in the first half and added four assists and three steals on the night.
Senior post Kaleb Schuller came off the bench and had a big first half, netting 10 of his 14 points before the half and collecting three assists and two steals for the game.
"Schuller's getting back into shape," Featherstone said of the 6-3, 235-pound football lineman, who is getting his basketball legs in gear. "He's going to be an asset to us down the line (with his) big body inside."
Nine players scored in the second half as Hendersonville coasted and never let up.
"I'm trying to find out what everybody can do," Featherstone of his deep and ready roster. "It was good to have four big guys that you can count on."
Senior Matt Wheeler and juniors John Thach and Victor Mendoza contributed 11 points for the Bearcats.
Coach Featherstone is giving his team off until Thursday.
"We'll be full speed from there." he said.
The next game for both teams is Jan. 4, a home battle with conference rival Avery County.


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1991 was quite a unique year of it's own: We got Slave to the Grind, Metallica (Black) and also Music for the People... OK, bad example but will do. But 1991 is historic because of Nevermind, the album responsible for bringing both Nirvana and Grunge-rock to a more wider audience. The immortal classic Smells Like Teen Spirit is something that everyone has heard of but my most favourite song is Come as You Are. Overall, the album sure is great and one should have it in his over-piling mess of CD's!


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Now that this team has made the playoffs, and we're already inundated with NHL playoff promos showing how teams that go deep grow more hirsute (minus Crosby's face pubes), who on the Isles might sport the most impressive foliage, and how long might it get? Not surprisingly, given their respective ages, few members of the team have had more than a goatee when it wasn't Mo-vember, but in that one month a few players managed to sprout some decent flavor-savers. So who grows the most/best?
My money is on this team making the Eastern finals at the least, so 3 weeks-to-a-month can mean some good growth. As for who I imagine would be most hairy, Grabs has a head start with his 'stache-goat' combo already so it's not the fairest of guesses. Moulson always has stubble and may have a huge neck-beard before all is said and done. Any wildcards?


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The deadline for the sequester cut is looming for the Quad Cities and the nation.
Congress has one week to take action, or else the Rock Island Arsenal would be forced to cut $197 Million, 1,008 jobs, and furlough civilian workers.
Ruhl & Ruhl realtor Connie Coster says, "This will have a major impact on the housing market," especially hers.
As the relocation rep for Ruhl & Ruhl, can receives 20 percent of her business comes from rock island arsenal workers.
Coster says a job loss like this, would be like nothing else.
"Where are 1,000 people going to find jobs right now?"
She goes onto say, "it's going to be like if you had a really bad infection and at the tail end you quit taking your antibiotics it comes back three fold and it is going to be devastating."
Remax Realtor says she will also feel the impact.
"Over the long run it will effect us as company just in volume alone."
This means less jobs, more signs, and less buyers.
Carlson says, "It will affect us long term because there will be less money coming in. Less people wanting to move within the area."
This comes at a time when the housing market had a great year; the best in the previous five.
"We saw the most increases, in homes, in volume, and in appreciation," says Carlson.
Both realtors are concerned for their business, but also for the community they call home.
Coster says, "If we don't keep these jobs here ... rock island is going to be in big trouble."
If people aren't bringing in a paycheck, they don't have money to pay the bills, creating the possibility for a spike in home foreclosures.
The question left unanswered is if the workers lose their jobs, will they seek work in other communities.
Moreover, will they take what money they have left with them?
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The spoilsport Canadiens took two points last night. The Bruins host the Oilers tomorrow at 1pm.
- The game in one quick swallow, less likely to cause indigestion that way. [NewEnglandHockeyJournal]
- Tuukka Rask was pulled for reasons Claude Julien did not care to cite, the Bruins seemed disinterested, and Jay Pandolfo has retired. [TheBotonGlobe]
- It was a lowlight game, disappointing anyone who was expecting a rivalry battle. Jarome Iginla and Shawn Thornton were both declined when they offered to drop the gloves. Bad turnovers! BAD! [MilfordDailyNews]
- The Bruins laid an egg. Here are five things to regret form last night's performance. [SouthCoastToday]
- Don't lay this at Rask's feet, though. The Bruins "had the fizzle of a three-day-open can of Coke." [Boston.CBSLocal]
- Hey, at least this is worth a laugh... a proposed name for the hybrid Daniel Paille / Carl Söderberg / Loui Eriksson line. [@jeffisrael25]
- And here's a chance to get to know Chad Johnson a bit better. He has a fraternal twin brother that resembles another Bruin... and he's met Jarome Iginla before. (Video, 2:57) [Bruins.NHL]
- Ryan Spooner learned a lot, including what he needs to improve, by playing at the NHL level. It was the right move to return him to Providence, and he still has a bright future. [WEEI]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- The Lightning suffered another blow as Ben Bishop took a teammate's skate to the noggin, and had to leave the game against the Senators. [ProHockeyTalk]
- Which 10 NHLers are most in need of a new home? [BackhandShelf]
- 'Merica. A photo gallery of Team USA goalie masks through history. [UnitedStatesOfHockey]
- Seven sets of siblings will represent 'Merica at Sochi, and two sets will be playing hockey. [TeamUSA]
- What are the odds that the NHL will plunk an outdoor game in a venue near you? [Grantland]
- Are you ready for this stirring Slovakian hockey Haka? (Video, 1:00) [Hokejnews]
- From the Systems Analyst desk: A primer on covering another player's position, and why communication is key. [BackhandShelf]


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(08/27/12) - A police shooting rocked the Saginaw community early July, and now leaders from as far as Detroit are crying out for justice.
It's been more than eight weeks since police shot and killed a homeless man, Milton Hall.
Monday, a National Action Network Civil rights leader from Detroit spoke to the Saginaw City Council, demanding answers.
Questions and accusations surround the death of Hall. Six police shot at the homeless man 46 times in a Saginaw shopping plaza, saying he was acting aggressive, but witnesses say his hands were up.
That's what brings Reverend Charles Williams II to Monday night's city council meeting.
"There's no way in the world these officers should be getting paid by these tax payers' dollars right now," he said.
He preaches in Detroit, and says the issue reaches far beyond Mid-Michigan.
"If these officers stay on the job, there will be a mass national mobilization here in Saginaw, Michigan and that's the bottom line," Williams said.
An investigation into the shooting hasn't yielded any results. Saginaw Pastor Cirven Merrill is asking everyone to stay peaceful, regardless of the results of the investigation.
"They get a, quote on quote, vigilante mind set and want justice themselves, they go out in the community and start tearing up the community," he said.
And we should get those answers within days. The investigation by the state police, the Saginaw County Prosecutor's office and the state's Attorney General office is expected to be wrapped up this week.
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The P2P Democracy research project at Leuphana Inkubator
I have joined the German research center Leuphana Inkubator as Research Fellow. The project is titled P2P Democracy, and forms part of a wider initiative, Grundversorgung 2.0.
More on the Inkubator Website : http://www.leuphana.de/inkubator.html
And the Grundversorgung 2.0 blog: http://digitale-grundversorgung.de/
Updates on this project as it develops.
TEDX Costa Rica
I will be speaking about the Collaborative Economy at the upcoming 2013 TEDx event in Costa Rica. (Feb. 2013)
Update: Here's a pic!
(It must be noted that the image behind me corresponds to a diagram made by Rachel Botsman, whose work I was referencing at the moment this picture was taken.)
Al Jazeera: "The crisis of global journalism and the Freedom of the Press Foundation"
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Call for Papers – Value and Currency in Peer Production
I am Co-editing an issue of the Journal of Peer Production, together with Nathaniel Tkacz and Francesca Musiani.
The title of this issue is Value and Currency in Peer Production.
See the full info on the Call for Papers at:
"Asia Deep Dive on Commons" event organised by CSG in Bangkok
Organised by the Commons Strategy Group, hosted by the Heinrich Boell Foundation.
More about this event at: http://p2pfoundation.net/Asia_Commons_Deep_Dive
The Commons Strategy Group has recently published a great compilation of essays, very useful for anyone looking to get started on the topic of 'the commons'.
The Wealth of the Commons: A World Beyond Market and State
"Synthetic Overview of the Collaborative Economy", Published by Orange France
P2P Foundation Coop research project co-authored by Michel Bauwens, Franco Iacomella and me (Nicolás Mendoza).
See the announcement at Orange.com including brief description and audio.
Direct link to the full report in PDF
Al Jazeera publishes "Not so fast: Cosmopolitics and the Higgs boson"
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IEEE Conference on Technology and Society in Asia 2012
I will present a short version of "Awakening from Capitalism", with added comments on Paul Baran and Norbert Wiener at the IEEE Conference on Technology and Society in Asia 2012
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Organised by IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology
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"Life in a Network for Survivors: The Thermonuclear Apocalypse and the Protocols of Freedom" -Published at P2P Foundation
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I have joined Team WIKISPEED
WIKISPEED designs and builds cars with a fuel-efficiency of over 100mpg. What is truly groundbreaking is that it is done through a global team of collaborating volunteers, using methodology initially used for software development.
Watch WIKISPEED founder Joe Justice's amazing TEDx presentation here.
Karmic Assemblages and the Network Society – PhD Research Project
My research proposal has been approved by the School of Creative Media at City University, Hong Kong. The project will beging in Nov. 2012. Click on the image to download the PDF.
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Bandung Spirit Conference 2011, Indonesia
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Bandung Spirit Conference site here.
To Feel Like Paying: A visit to the anomaly of happiness
An analysis of Lentil as Anything, a pay-as-you-feel restaurant in Abbostsford Convent, Melbourne Australia
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A Tale of Two Worlds: Apocalypse, 4Chan, WikiLeaks and the silent protocol wars
Paper published in Radical Philosophy 166, March/April 2011
Life in a Network for Survivors: The Thermonuclear Apocalypse and the Protocols of Freedom
Paper presented in the "Apocalypse and its Discontents" Conference at the University of Westminster, London. Dec 11 2010
Taming PedoBear
The structures of the cultural fringe, hyperspace jumping, and the loop of capital
This paper is an attempt to understand the structures of web-based cultural production, specifically the activity that takes place in sites like 4Chan and Reddit, and the flows and transformations that content goes through as the mainstream deals with the indigestible. The case of PedoBear and its paradoxical relation with Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' is used as a case study that illuminates on the complexities that inform these realms of contemporary culture.


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The Music Hall + Strawbery Banke Museum Present
Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth The Entire Month of December 2013
"Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Christmas Capital of America?"- Travel and Leisure
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It may be Summer in New England, but it's time to Save the Date and make plans now for the perfect holiday visit during Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth December 2013, presented by cultural anchors Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall. And, it all takes place in the historic working seaport of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Now in its ninth year, Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth will once again offer the irresistible Candlelight Stroll that Strawbery Banke Museum has offered for 34 years, and the live holiday shows, opera broadcasts and films in The Music Hall's landmark Historic Theater and the intimate Music Hall Loft on Congress Street, in this elegant and delightful holiday downtown. Get ready to cuddle up with a free trolley ride through red-bricked Market Square, stroll through the snowflakes to the many eclectic shops, step back in time through living history at the festively decorated Strawbery Banke Museum, sample Portsmouth's famous culinary specialties, or enjoy a first-class show at The Music Hall. Back by popular demand – the free Vintage Christmas Trolley shuttles patrons around the historic seaport each Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening for the first three weekends in December.
The Music Hall will be featuring wonderful holiday fare on its two stages – starting off with the popular Leahy Family Christmas, moving into Ragpickers Dream in the intimate setting of the Loft, Messiah Sing "happening" with Seacoast choral groups, Creole Christmas with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and rounding out the year with Juston McKinney's Last Laugh 2013. Watch for announcements of films, HD broadcasts and the newly enhanced Historical Tour.
According to Patricia Lynch, executive director of The Music Hall, "Portsmouth is the perfect town for Vintage Christmas since it's a charming blend of the contemporary and historical. It's all about celebrating the winter, the warmth, the light, and our collective memories of holidays past. Culture, history, food – it's an intoxicating mix!"
Joining the two nonprofits this year will be Presenting Sponsors: the City of Portsmouth; Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce; Pickwick's Mercantile and Seacoast Media Group. Lead Sponsors include: Construction Services of NH; J. Hilburn Men's Custom Shirts & Apparel; Port Inn; Riverwoods at Exeter; TMS Architects; Troiano Wealth Advisory; Seacoast Local, Discover Portsmouth Center and Z107 FM. Three Community Partners will be joining in the celebration with shows at The Music Hall's Historic Theater: Patrick Dorow Productions, which produces Home for the Holidays – A Seacoast Musical Celebration, Great Bay Academy of Dance, which produces An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker, and Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (PSO), which produces Family Holiday Pops. Home for the Holidays will appear on December 6 and The Nutcracker has several shows including abbreviated "nutshell" shows for children spanning December 13-15, while PSO will do two shows – one with the Sandpipers Seacoast Children's Chorus on the December 17 and the second with the York High School Chamber Singers on December 19.
The City is a great sponsor for Vintage Christmas, according to Kathleen Soldati from The Music Hall, "The City sponsors the free trolley, coordinates the illuminated parade and ceremonial tree lighting, decorates the Welcome to Portsmouth signs and period streetlights with large wreaths, and collaborates with ProPortsmouth on making First Night (New Year's Eve) a spectacular evening in the city (ice sculpture, fireworks, live music). Finally, the library and recreation department have holiday programs."
Portsmouth was just described by the Chicago Tribune as "one of the nation's most kid-friendly, walkable, food-centric, historic, livable and romantic cities. On any East Coast car trip, a charming little must." As a reporter from the venerable Yankee Magazine has said, "If another city does a better job of celebrating Christmas, I have yet to find it." According to Stephanie Seacord, Director of Marketing at Strawbery Banke Museum, "Portsmouth is an enchanted village. And, the city can now add a new title to its list of many accomplishments thanks to an article published in Travel and Leisure magazine titled, "Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Christmas Capital of America?"
Seacoast historian J. Dennis Robinson ruminates on the meaning of the celebration, "The purpose of any holiday is 'stopfulness' — to stop, look around, and be aware. Out of that momentary awareness comes a healing and spiritual connection. We are 'in the moment.' We recognize that we are alive, and that our lives are short. …We compare our history against the history of others. Through the holiday tradition of giving presents, we become charitable. By receiving them, we become thankful. The pause is the gift."


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The volunteer team for the 2012 Ford World Women's Curling Championship gathered for a pre-event strategy session February 5th at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre.
Now that single draw event passes are on sale for the 2012 Ford World Women's Curling Championship – March 17-25 at the Lethbridge ENMAX Centre – you can take your choice of all the games you really want to see at the times that work best for your schedule!
The headlines for the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier – March 3-11 at the Saskatoon Credit Union Centre – will unquestionably focus on the amazing display of curling compliments of Canada's elite men's teams.
When the 2012 Tim Hortons Brier opens March 3rd in Saskatoon, it marks the start of one of the most anticipated events in the curling world – for an entire week packed with amazing entertainment on and off the ice!
The promotions team for the 2012 Ford World Women's Curling Championship was on hand January 6th when the Lethbridge Hurricanes hosted the Medicine Hat Tigers in a classic Western Hockey League rivalry.


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How sweet the satire -- how true the content. C'mon, Romney, keep hiding those returns that you so eagerly gave up to the McCain campaign when you wanted to be Veep. Bring them on and with a bit more scrutiny than McCain gave you -- you came in behind Sarah Palin in that race -- let's see how you stand up. Maybe McCain was right. You're not even as good a number two as she was... and we know how low she set the standard. DG
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PURVIS, MS (WDAM) - A Purvis woman was killed in a head on collision Saturday afternoon.
The accident happened around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 589 in Purvis. Purvis police say a woman riding a motorcycle was killed after she and a driver of an SUV collided.
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Have you ever wondered what a career in law enforcement would be like?
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Are you willing to dedicate time and energy to assist the Tigard community?
If you answered yes to all the above questions — you may be just the right fit to be a Tigard Police Cadet.
Cadets participate in police ride-alongs, routine patrols, crime prevention activity, community outreach events and on-going monthly training. Cadets get first-hand knowledge regarding how law enforcement serves its community. It's not all work. Cadets also get the opportunity to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Challenge, competing in various events with other Cadets and Explorers from around the state.
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Erin Eads and Ross Love have plans to wed at 6:30 p.m. July 6, 2013, at O-ACE-IS, Bunker Hill, by Mark Malin.
She is the daughter of Randy and Rhonda Eads, Russiaville. She is a 2005 graduate of Western High School and graduated from The Salon Professional Academy. She is a cosmetologist at Solutions Salon and Day Spa.
He is the son of Mike and Beth Love, Russiaville. He is a 2007 graduate of Western High School and a 2011 graduate of Indiana University Kokomo with a bachelor of arts degree in biology. He attends Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and has plans to graduate in May 2016.