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Will Beyonce Use A Hand Mic Or Headset? How Long Will The Anthem Be? You Can Bet On The Big Game
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There are websites that allow you to place bets on game facts. Here are five actual prop bets that you can make on online sports books:
#1.) Will Beyoncé show cleavage during her first song?
#2.) Will both coaches wear hats?
#3.) How long will the National Anthem last?
#4.) What color Gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach?
#5.) Will the coin toss result in heads or tails?
Which prop bet would you place money on?

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In the final installment of Beyonce's "Self-Titled" video series, Queen Bey explains why she waited so long to express her sexual side.
Blue Ivy's mama said that while she began her career at 15 years old, and has matured in the industry, she was always mindful of her younger audience.
"I always felt like it was my responsibility to be aware of kids and their parents and these generations and I felt like it stifled me and I felt like in a sense I could not express everything. I've done so many things in my life and in my career that at this point I feel like I've earned the right to be me and express any and every side of myself."
Watch the video and see how collaborators Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Pharrell reacted in the studio during her "Rocket" recording session.
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"The New Retirement Workscape" revealed through this study is already a modern-day reality for many people – with half of current retirees having worked or planning to work during their retirement years. The study delves into the motivations driving this trend and helps to debunk four myths about working in retirement, including:
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Considering the elbowing incident on Sunday combined with his past incident history, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke was suspended for the balance of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs.
The Penguins have been front-and-center in the ongoing debate about concussions and dirty hits recently. Sidney Crosby has been out since the beginning of January with a concussion, following hits from (then-Washington forward) David Steckel and (Tampa defenseman) Victor Hedman. There was the fight-filled travesty in early February between the Islanders and Penguins that resulted in multiple suspensions and led to Mario Lemieux questioning the League's take on supplemental discipline. Now Cooke has been suspended again, with even his own General Manager not giving him a vote of confidence. One imagines the Penguins may look to part ways with Cooke this off-season. So is he a possibility the Devils should entertain if the opportunity arises?The first thing to look at is Matt Cooke, the player. A quick glance at his stats shows a player with some scoring touch (but not a ton) and a physical edge to his game. He's been a regular at the NHL level for a decade, and has produced 10-15 goals every full season in the League, be it in Vancouver, Washington, or Pittsburgh. A look at his numbers also shows he's been good for roughly 100 PIMs a season. While he has earned a reputation for dirty play and cheap shots this season, he also is known as something of an agitator.
The other thing to look at insofar as Matt Cooke is his salary. Per CapGeek, Cooke is in the first year of a 3-year/$5.4 million contract that is heavily front-loaded. While his cap hit is "only" $1.8 million per season, he is due to make $2 million in 2011-2012 and $1.25 million in 2012-2013. CapGeek gives Steve Downie as a comparable player and contract, and there are similarities there -- both are physical players, agitators, and both have some goal-scoring touch.
Another thing to consider is that Cooke might benefit from a fresh start and a change in scenery. Think about the case of Todd Bertuzzi, who was on one of the best lines in hockey back around the lockout (with Brendan Morrison and Marcus Naslund) before sucker punching Steve Moore and getting himself suspended. Bertuzzi would move on, first to Florida and then to Detroit.... and he has revived his career to a significant degree with the Red Wings. While Cooke is not the player Bertuzzi was, it doesn't have to be the end of the road for him in Pittsburgh.
The Devils do have a similar player in David Clarkson. Clarkie is a younger player and has a history with the Devils organization. Clarkson also does not have the suspension history of Matt Cooke that could lead to trouble down the road with Colin Campbell and the NHL's version of Supplemental Discipline. On the other hand, Clarkson also has a higher cap hit ($2.67 million for the next two years after this one) So that might lessen the need for a player like Cooke on the Devils, unless Lou Lamorello were to turn around and trade Clarkson to fill some other perceived need.
Looking deeper into the salary cap puzzle, the Pittsburgh Penguins are somewhat up against the cap for next season if it does not rise from its current level of $59.4 million, and they would need to add six players to their roster. This would lessen Pittsburgh's ability to take on salary as a "cost" of unloading Matt Cooke, which the Devils would likely wish to have happen in return for the favor (not to mention the Devils having their own potential cap issues). This would make any potential trade harder to facilitate.
Another potential headache would be Cooke himself and how he fits in with the Devils. Is there a strong enough veteran presence on the Devils' team to slap him down if he starts acting out? Can Cooke rein himself in, at least enough to stay on the effective side of the "agitating" line and not get himself flagged for dirty hits again? And what kind of player would Cooke be if he attempts to make that adjustment to his game?
So might Matt Cooke make sense for the Devils? It would be a complicated decision, to say the least. There's talent there, and at a reasonable cap hit in today's NHL. The Devils might be able to take advantage of an opportunity to "buy low", as the Penguins could not reasonably expect "full value" for a player they'd be keen to dump and who has two years left on his deal. At the same time, there's a risk in bringing such a player on board. Agitators like Cooke (or Sean Avery, to cite an example local fans might be more familiar with) can be a double-edged sword, capable of hurting their own teams as much as they antagonize foes. Also, a delicate mix of chemistry in the locker room could be completely overturned by one player (e.g., Sean Avery and his short-lived tenure in Dallas).
My opinion? I'd at least look at the possibility if it were to arise. I wouldn't be willing to pay "full price", but I'd certainly consider the prospect if the Devils could move a bulky contract such as Dainius Zubrus or Brian Rolston. With the Summer of Parise upcoming, a potential Top 10 pick to pay, and other holes to be filled on the roster, the potential savings against the cap can't be ignored. In the end, it would depend on the asking price.
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Will Apple ever make just one Macbook?
I've been thinking a lot about this question today... Also let me add this this is maybe 5-10 years down the line.
What if Apple made just one Macbook? It would have the body of an air, but the power of a pro. They could make 11", 13", and 15" models, with retina displays.
They would be extremely customizable. you could get dual or quad core CPU's, a graphics card, etc. Because there is just one line they would need to have a lot more flexibility. By that time SSD's should be a standard.
Obviously, In 5 years the cost of retina displays, and SSD's should be a lot lower.
To me, having just one laptop line seems very Appleesque.


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A federal judge in Chattanooga has sentenced a Tennessee walking horse trainer who was caught abusing horses in an undercover video to three years' probation and fined him $75,000.
The video shows Jackie McConnell and others applying caustic substances to horses' legs and hooves and beating the horses to make them stand.
The process is called soring and is used to enhance the horses' high-stepping gait.
MORE: Cohen sponsors horse abuse bill
MORE: Abusive horse trainer faces judge
Stable hands Jeff Dockery and Joseph Abernathy were sentenced to one year probation and ordered to write an article about soring at the hearing Tuesday.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that McConnell cried as he read a statement saying that he takes responsibility for what he did.
The three pleaded guilty in May to conspiring to violate the Horse Protection Act. He admitted substituting other names in place of his own as the trainer of horses that were sored because he was serving a five-year license suspension for previous soring. Stating that someone else trained a horse is a felony.
Since McConnell's previous case was handled as an administrative matter, he was not criminally charged and is, as a result, a first-time offender.
Defense attorneys Hugh J. Moore Jr. and Tom Greenholtz wrote in a brief that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Horse Protection Act, had already fined McConnell $150,000. They argued that, along with his federal arrest, seizure of property, indictment and conviction as a felon was sufficient punishment.
McConnell will be facing state charges in Fayette County General Sessions Court on Sept. 25.
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The bubbly actor-producer turns 38 today
Born on January 31, 1975, Preity Zinta made her debut alongside Shahrukh Khan in Dil Se (1998). In the same year, the dimpled actor was seen in Bobby Deol starrer Solider as well. Her act in both the films earned her the Filmfare Best Debut Award that year. Since then this dimpled actor has come a long way in Bollywood. From SRK to Salman Khan to Aamir Khan to Hrithik Roshan, Preity is one of the few heroines to have shared screen space with most of Bollywood's leading men. In 2008, the B-town beauty acted in her first international film Heaven on Earth and even won the Silver Hugo Award for Best Actress at the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival for her performance. Besides acting, the Kal Ho Na Ho starlet is a social activist, co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kings XI Punjab and has started her own production company PZNZ Media.
Known for speaking her mind and bindass attitude, Zinta was awarded the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award. The Dil Chahta Hai babe was the only witness who didn't retract her statement in the court during Bharat Shah case in 2003.
Preity turned producer and writer with her last film Ishkq in Paris but the film failed at the box office. The talented actor will be seen playing a cameo in Saif Ali Khan starrer Happy Ending which is slated to release this year.
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Sewickley Academy senior midfielder Olivia Ahearn scored six goals including three in an 80-second burst of speed and sheer determination, but the second-half rally she inspired came up one goal short.
As a result, Sewickley Academy will enter the PIAA Girls Lacrosse Championships as the WPIAL's Division I runner-up following a gutsy 12-11 loss to Seneca Valley Thursday night at North Hills High School's Martorelli Stadium.
"We played with a lot of heart and a lot of passion, and we're not letting it end this way," Sewickley Academy coach Cheryl Ann Lassen said after presenting her team with the WPIAL Silver Medals.
"It was wonderful to see Olivia step up and take control," the coach said. "She's one of an amazing group of six seniors."
Sewickley Academy (12-7) will play the winner of Saturday's matchup between State College and Villa Maria in the opening round of the state tournament.
"We're excited to go forward," Lassen said. "This is the first time in our school's history that we've been able to go to states. We now have new goals to achieve for the state tournament.
"It's nice to see that they're not quitting and saying 'This is it.' I'm looking forward to it and seeing what we can do," she said.
Far from quitting, Sewickley Academy hit the accelerator after falling behind early against Seneca Valley.
Sewickley Academy senior Erin Keller and sophomore Alexis Bosilovi both scored twice, and junior Caroline Ross added a goal.
Ahearn scored her sixth and final goal with 3:58 remaining, and the Sewickley Academy defense held its ground, shutting out Seneca Valley for the final seven minutes and nine seconds of the game.
Lassen said it was fitting that Sewickley Academy's six seniors finished their WPIAL careers in the championship game. The senior group includes Ahearn, Keller, defenders Liz Dietrich, Nicola Limbach and Reed Mango, and attacker Megan McGinley.
"With our seniors, everything is about the team, teamwork and support," Lassen said. "They never put any blame on anyone else. They don't say it's my game. It's our game. Everything is about the team."
Seneca Valley senior attacker Sam Struss scored four goals and added two assists and used all of her senior experience in the closing seconds to help the Raiders possess the ball.
Seneca Valley (15-4) moved in front quickly, building a 5-1 lead as five different players scored in the opening five minutes.
"We have a lot of girls that contribute to our goal scoring, so that helped a lot tonight because we don't have to rely on one person," Seneca Valley coach Dina Hughes said. "That makes us tough to defend."
Seneca Valley's 8-4 lead came under severe pressure during Sewickley Academy's determined comeback.
"We always had that lead, but it was starting to get a little antsy at the end," Struss said.
Seneca Valley also advanced to the state playoffs and will open competition June 1 against the third-seeded team from District 3.


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well my 93 lx was able to srat when i got the car back from havcing it painted & even though its been sitting idle for about a year while i cleaned up the engine bay i took the intake & distb. off & put everything back on the same way that it came off i even marked the point on the distb.it self it wouldnt fire up thought it t.d.c was off ... went through the process of rotating the motor by hand still no success # 1 plug smelled of unburnt gas & i just yanked # 6 just because & also smelled of un burnt gas too dont know what the heck the problem is it has the msd distributor & all but thhis thing just dosent seem to be getting any fire to the plugs... any help would great!
well... got spark???? i would USE A TIMING LIGHT over the coil wire.. not pulling the coil wire from the cap... loose sparks with an MSD could do damage.. you can set the damper mark to base timing... align the reluctor and the pick up coil by turning the housing and it will be at the proper base timing for it to start..warning the crank turns twice to one of the distributer.. so you may need to pull the passenger side front spark plug to find compression. then bring the timing mark up.. then you should be in the ball park to set static base timing... did you also hook up all the ground wires when you reinstalled the intake manifold???oh... do you have fresh fuel...when you turn on the key.. do you get fuel pump noise or fuel pressure.??? as the key turns on.. the fuel pump will only come on for 2 seconds until you start to crank..
well i cant say that it has any spark i would only assume that it wasnt one with smell of fuel in the plug holes but the pump does cycle on when i turn the key though and i did the comp test with the pressure test also use the tdc locator tool that i have that i placed in the #1 spark plug hole but heck i would at least think that if i had some type of spark that there wouldnt be any fuel on the plug... kinda hard for me to rotate the engine when its just me under the hood
kinda hard for me to rotate the engine when its just me under the hood i know the feeling.. as i work alone most of the time.. invest in a remote starter switch.. 10 bucks to about 40 bucks ..do you have a timing light... clamp it around the coil wire... tape the trigger in the ON position.. or use a bunch of rubber bands... aim the light at the windshield.. get in and crank the engine.. does the timing light flash at you????? yes or no.??????if yes... hook it over a random spark plug wire instead of the coil to cap wire.. do the cranking test again.. does it again.. flash but not as fast as it was flashing?? yes or no...easy test... takes a few minutes.. if you don't have a timing light.. get out your printed issue of mustangs and fast fords.. look in there and see the harbor freight ad.. there might be a discount coupon.. they sell a cheep at 30 bucks adjustable advance timing light.. they also have the remote starter switches.. along with a circuit tester...if you do NOT get any flashing light...take your circuit tester... hook the clip end to the I terminal on the starter solenoid on the inner fender.. shove the probe into something to ground the PROBE and position it so you can see it from the drivers seat... get in.. turn the key on... do you get a medium bright glow from the test light... turn the key to the cranking position.. does the bulb get brighter while cranking. then return to the medium brightness when you have stopped cranking but the key is still in the RUN position.. ??????you can also... disconnect your ignition coil... figure a way to hook your test light from across the coil wires... the ignition system will pulse the test light just like it did the ignition coil..in one body shop i worked at as a mechanic.. a customer brought in his race car for paint... he had slipped me a customized rotor for the ignition.. that i was to install when the paint crew was out at lunch .. the bottom of the rotor was drilled right up the center.. so any high voltage that came from the coil wire went straight to the distributer shaft... prevented the paint crew from starting the motor.. i heard them attempt to crank it up a few times but they could not figure it out.. i should have just removed the battery.. or slipped some electrical tape around the battery post .. but that would be easy to find..
lol well ill have to check the local harbor frieght tool see if they have one in stock.... got a timing light heck never took it out the box but i thought that having that remote start wouldnt work with having to press the clutch pedeal & all but would i still have to turn the key to he on position ?
turning to the RUN position and using the remote starter switch at the solenoid can start most motors...some systems may not like the lack of cranking signal from the cranking position on the ignition switch...if you have a timing light.. open box.. hook it up as described above...
ok ill do also dont know if it mighthave any thing to do with it but after i got the car back from body i put a florida 5.0 dash in the car & now its blowing the illuminator 5amp fuse when i turn the lights on also i noticed in the wiring theres a wire that pertains to the ignition /coil wire in the bunch
HMM... shorts in the wiring at the cluster...could be..the green wire from the coil Negative.. also goes to the dash board for the TACH signal..don't know if its a green wire but you get the idea..if thats grounded the coil will be charged but the module cannot disconnect from ground and it won't discharge the coil creating a high voltage spark..can you remove the cluster again.. the engine will run without it... on other cars... there is a slight wiring difference between gauges with warning lights and with factory gauges...
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The event involves participants placing their hands on the bus and keeping them there for as long as possible. The last person with their hands on the bus will win a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant of their choice.
Participants are not allowed to remove their hands from the bus at any time. Sitting down, eating food and taking breaks are not allowed.
The competition will be held Sunday at 8 a.m. in the Beverly High School parking lot. A minimum $10 donation is required to participate. The competition will not last for more than eight hours.
Proceeds with benefit Beverly Bootstraps and the Class of 2015. For more information, contact Class of 2015 President Maddie Thomas at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Oliver McCall Arrested on Drug Charges
McCall had been scheduled to fight Zuri Lawrence tomorrow, but was arrested for possession of cocaine and related paraphernalia. Since cocaine doesn't actually have paraphernalia, one can surmise that it was crack cocaine. McCall has had substance abuse problems in the past, and most notably is speculated to have been going through withdrawal during his rematch with Lennox Lewis, where he stopped protecting himself and started crying in the ring. The Zuri Lawrence fight has been canceled, although Elijah McCall and former Miami running back Quadtrine Hill will still be fighting.


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And not likely to be, since Nokia's interests are elsewhere.
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And not likely to be, since Nokia's interests are elsewhere.
Actually, writing your own unzip routine is quite doable. The spec is here, and you'd likely want to use the gzip compression algorithms.
Note that the actual numbers used in the two LFLAGS statements need to be adjusted based on the specific messages you were getting.
(And there was, 6-12 months back, a rumor that the latest...
Does that even compile? data_ptr is not a method of QString.
You can use QString::data to get the address of the actual characters, but it returns a QChar (16-bit) array, not a char (8-bit)...
ok so if my program calls command prompt as an exrenal process, so will bash be automatically called in a maemo phone, like cmd opens in desktop, if i use qprocess("cmd",exe)
I doubt it, since...
That's the basic idea. You need to be careful, though, if you get to having more than one mutex or anything else "fancy". It's pretty easy to get yourself (and the code) very confused.
What you want to know is how to interoperate between Qt and Symbian C++. It's done all the time, but can be messy at times. There is some good information here.
Do you want to do this on the phone, or on your development PC?
On the phone you'd have to find zip support somewhere. I'm not confident that there's anything embedded in Symbian, so you'd likely...
That last bit of code in nonsense.
Try moving the connect ahead of the start.
You're connecting to the process after you start it. Some data may be falling on the floor.
Try doing setProcessChannelMode(QProcess::MergedChannels) so that standard error is merged with the...
Fully compliant HTML can be parsed with an XML parser (with possibly a few exceptions). But probably less than 5% of the HTML out on the web is even moderately compliant. (So I suppose your...
Are you sure you have a version of the lib compiled for your device? Any link errors?
How would you do it (ping) on the command line??
(BTW, "dir" is not a "directory change" command.)
Have you perchance tried looking at the build console log?
This is a well-known problem. You must make the widget smaller than the screen in both directions for it to auto-resize correctly.
QImage Images[] is not "legal" unless you provide an initialization expression (and I'm not sure how you'd do one for an array of images), since you must specify an array size when defining an array...
It may be that the data is not UTF16, but something else -- UTF8 or one of the Oriental ASCII code pages with the Chinese "escaped". You need to figure out what code page it is and translate to...
fromLocal8Bit will not read UTF16 -- it will garble it, as it will garble UTF8. If you indeed have UTF16 (16-bit UNICODE) you need to use fromUtf16 or fromRawData.
The internal representation of...
I believe you would use QString::fromRawData((const QChar*) byteArray.constData(), length).
[Correction: Use fromUtf16, since fromRawData doesn't copy the data, but rather points at the data from...
Does the QByteArray contain Unicode (UTF16) or does it contain UTF8? For one you'd use fromRawData, for the other fromUtf8.
Exactly what I was about to suggest. ;)
Haven't tried it on 4.7 yet, but I know that on 4.6 the virtual keyboard is pretty much useless.
Are you setting the code page the same for both reading and writing?
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Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen ( listen ; born 22 November 1965) is a Danish actor. Originally a gymnast and dancer, he began his career as an actor in 1996. He rose to fame in Denmark as Tonny the drug dealer in the first two films of the Pusher film trilogy, and in his longest-running role as the brash yet sensitive policeman, Allan Fischer, in Peter Thorsboe's Danish television series Rejseholdet (Unit One) (2000–2003).
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Well, it didn't take long, did it? General Petraeus, who wrote the book on counter-insurgency fighting, whose Princeton PhD. dissertation analyzed the bloody consequences of the withdrawal from Vietnam, who was unanimously confirmed by Congress when appointed as Iraqi commander, is now officially a liar and a right-wing stooge.
Why? It appears to be a combination of two factors: the surge is having some positive results and Petraeus is reporting that fact, and he gave an in-depth interview to the likes of Hugh Hewitt (labeled a lunatic by Matthew Iglesias at the Atlantic Online, who also says—without really explaining why—that no one should go on Hewitt's show).
If you actually read the interview transcript, it appears that Hewitt has somehow managed to keep from foaming at the mouth as he queries Pertraeus, whose answers to Hewitt's questions seem judicious and measured. The General offers some good news, it's true, but also some bad news about the surge—the latter including the spotty reliability of Iraqi forces, for example.
No one who reads the article with an open mind could find much actual evidence on which to question either Petraeus's competence or his efforts at candor and balance. Ah, but that doesn't stop those partisans on the Left who have a powerful interest in the surge not working, and in discrediting anyone—even a man with the impeccable credentials of Petraeus—who might have the gall to say otherwise.
And so they are killing the messenger by concentrating on criticism of the receiver of the message: Hewitt, who is indeed a partisan. As, of course, are they.
Here's Hewitt's response. In it he quotes Andrew Sullivan as saying:
….such a decision to cater to one party's propaganda outlet [the Hewitt interview] renders Petraeus' military independence moot," Sullivan declared. "I'll wait for the transcript," he continued, before not waiting for the transcript. "But Petraeus is either willing to be used by the Republican propaganda machine or he is part of the Republican propaganda machine. I'm beginning to suspect the latter. The only thing worse than a deeply politicized and partisan war is a deeply politicized and partisan commander. But we now know whose side Petraeus seems to be on: Cheney's. Expect spin, not truth, in September."(emphasis added.)
So, let's summarize. Despite his previous reputation as a knowledgeable man and a straight shooter (and all of that "supporting the troops" stuff on the part of the Left/liberals), if a commander gives an interview to someone on the Right, his veracity is immediately and deeply suspect. Petraeus is only allowed to give interviews to the NY Times and the Boston Globe and the New Yorker and the Nation—outlets that may not even be asking to interview him, for all we know—or his entire reputation is trashed.
It's guilt by association, and there's no need to point out the parts of the interview that are suspect; it's the thing itself. The only good—and nonpartisan—interview would apparently be one with Seymour Hersh.
It's not as though Petraeus has only been interviewed by Hewitt or the Right, either. Here's a bunch of his recent interviews with venues that seem fairly varied: CBS and CNN to balance out Fox, for example.
The grouping includes a quote from Harry Reid in late April saying that he won't believe Petraeus if he says there's progress in Iraq, because whatever the General may say to the contrary, it isn't happening there. Now, there's another truly open and nonpartisan mind, like Sullivan's and Iglesias's.
And they call Petraeus biased.


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|South Chapel and Tomb
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|Western Massif
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The Pyramid
Standing 60 metres high, Netjerikhet's Step Pyramid, the oldest pyramid-like monument built in Egypt, was the centrepiece not only of the Netjerikhet complex but of the entire Saqqara area. On a bright day its distinguishing shape can be easily seen from as far as Cairo or Giza to the North, and Meidum to the South.
The Step Pyramid has gotten its modern-day
name from the fact that it is not a true geometrical pyramid, but consists
of 6 rectangular steps, each step smaller than the one beneath. Although
it was not the only Step Pyramid to have been built in Ancient Egypt,
it is the only one to have have been preserved in such good conditions.
At least two of Netjerikhet's successors, Sekhemkhet and Khaba, started
building Step Pyramids, but neither was completed. The pyramid at Meidum
was started as a Step Pyramid, probably already by Snofru of the 4th
Dynasty, but is was reshaped as a true geometrical pyramid during that
same reign. Also during the reign of Snofru, several smaller Step Pyramids
were built throughout the country, but they were built of mudbrick and
are not in the same pristine shape as Netjerikhet's Step Pyramid.
Map of Netjerikhet's complex, highlighting the pyramid.
The Step Pyramid of the Horus Netjerikhet.
It is with the Step Pyramid that it becomes most clear that the entire complex was built in several stages. Initially, both the shape and the size of Netjerikhet's funerary monument were a lot more modest: a uniquely square mastaba, consisting of a core of local stone encased in an outer layer of limestone, stood slightly off-centre in a rectangular enclosure wall (stage M1). At this stage, the complex was very similar to the valley enclosure of Khasekhemwi, the last king of the 2nd Dynasty, at Abydos or probably also to the structure known today as the 'Great Enclosure' at Saqqara. The mastaba's sides were oriented approximately to face one of the four cardinal points.
When the first stage was completed, the mastaba was extended
by about 4 metres on each side and a second encasing of fine limestone
was added (stage M2). This extension,
however, was slightly more than half a meter lower than the original
mastaba, M1, so that the resulting mastaba M2 was in fact a stepped
mastaba. As such, it was reminiscent of an archaic mastaba of the 1st
Dynasty at Saqqara, which lay to the North, but which had more steps.
The different building stages of the Step pyramid.
This stepped mastaba was enlarged towards the East only by some 8 and a half metres (stage M3). Again, this enlargement was somewhat lower than the former stage, so that M3 was a rectangular, stepped mastaba, with two steps on the East side and one step on the three others.
Before the casing of this East enlargement had been added, the design was, again, changed. The mastaba of stage M3 was extended by some 3 metres on all sides and was converted into a regular, rectangular mastaba, without any steps. This mastaba became the first step in what was to become the Step-pyramid. At first, three mastaba-like structures were stacked on each other and on the lowest mastaba, resulting in a 4-stepped pyramid of some 40 metres in height (stage P1).
This structure was largely extended towards
the North and the West, and somewhat towards the South and the East.
Two additional steps were then added resulting in the final 6-stepped
pyramid (stage P2). The pyramid was
completed when it was encased entirely in limestone.
The different building stages were
left apparent by modern-day restoration.
The substructure of the pyramid too was built in stages and altered to compensate for the increasing size of the superstructure. It consisted basically of a great Central shaft of 7 metres square and 28 metres deep, that gave access to a maze of corridors and rooms. With its more than 5.7 kilometres of shafts, tunnels, chambers and galleries, this substructure was without parallel both in size and complexity among the other Old Kingdom pyramids.
3-D drawing of the pyramid substructure.
At the bottom of this Central Shaft, a granite vault, measuring 2.96 by 1.65 metres and with a height of 1.65 metres, was constructed as Netjerikhet's final resting place. Jean-Philippe Lauer, who has spent an entire lifetime examining and restoring this funerary complex, has found evidence that there may have been an earlier vault with walls of alabaster and a pavement of schist or diorite. Limestone blocks with a decoration of large five-pointed stars, which had been re-used, must originally have formed the roof of the first burial vault. If so, then this is the first known example of a ceiling decorated with stars, a motif that would continue to be used in the royal burial chambers or tombs for centuries. This motif symbolically denotes the burial chamber, even though it was located under ground, as a micro-cosmos, with its own sky.
Some mummy parts, among which a foot, were found in the burial vault. The mummification technique used on these remains are characteristic of the oldest mummies of the Old Kingdom, so it was long assumed that these were the remains of Netjerikhet himself. A recent carbon dating, however, has dated these remains to several centuries younger than Netjerikhet.
The only opening that the builders left in the vault was located in the North part of the roof. It was through this hole that the royal remains were introduced into the vault, after which the hole was closed by a 3.5 ton granite plug with a diameter of 1 metre and a height of 2 metres.
During the first stages (M1
through P1), a descending passage
was cut in the rock from the North, connecting to the Central Shaft.
At its most Northern point, it reached ground level and could used by
the builders to clear out the waste of the Central Passage. As the surface
of the pyramid was enlarged, the descending passage got covered by it
and became unusable. A new access to the substructure was therefore
created, which begins as a trench to the North of Pyramid P2,
inside one of the chambers of the Northern Temple. From this opening
and after a flight of stairs, a passage of 1.8 metres in height goes
slightly down to a large Gallery that opens to the left and at one point,
about halfway its length, crosses the original descending passage. At
the crossing of the second access corridor and this Gallery, a
robbers passage, perhaps dated to the end of the Old Kingdom, bores
down into the rock
From the bottom of the Central Shaft, passages in all
but the Eastern shaft wall lead towards 3 sets of crudely cut
magazine galleries. In the East of the Shaft's wall, another passage
opens unto a set of corridors and chambers, decorated with rows of blue
faience tiles set in the limestone, perhaps an imitation of the reed-mats
that adorned buildings for the living or even the king's palace. This
decoration was organised in 6 panels, three of which were topped by
an arch of blue faience Djed-pillars. In the West-wall of the
Eastern-most of these chambers, there are three false door stelae, showing
Netjerikhet performing a ritual run and visits to shrines. The east-wall
of this room was apparently never finished. The builders left it roughly
hacked from the rock and the decorators appear to have finished their
job in a hurry. Two further rooms, believed to represent the king's
inner apartments, were fully decorated with faience tiles. Their doorways
were framed with Netjerikhet's name.
The granite burial vault, located at the bottom of the central shaft, underneath the pyramid.
Some of the chambers underneath the pyramid were
decorated with blue faience tile panels. It represents a woven reed
mat, rendered in more durable material.
It is not impossible that the three sets of magazine galleries were also intended to receive such an exquisite decoration. The similarity in shape of these three galleries and the difference with the structure of the corridors and chambers on the East side, however, may suggest that their purpose was entirely different.
Before the extension of stage M3, 11 vertical shafts were dug to the East of the mastaba, to a depth of about 33 metres. At the bottom of each shaft, a long gallery extended to the West, underneath the superstructure. The northern most of these galleries could be reached by a staircase outside of the final Step-pyramid.
At least four of these galleries were used as tombs: two of them contained an intact alabaster sarcophagus, and fragments of other sarcophagi were also found. One of the intact sarcophagi appears to have contained the remains of a child. In the room at the end of one of the Eastern galleries, the hip-bone of an approximately 18-year old woman was found.
The long-held belief that these Eastern galleries were tombs for the direct members of Netjerikhet's family has been contradicted by a carbon-dating of one of the female remains, that has shown at least the examined body to have been several generations older than Netjerikhet. Fragments of vessels made of alabaster and other fine stone, were also found in the galleries. Based on the inscriptions they bore, most of them were not made for Netjerikhet, but were probably older. A seal impression found in one of the galleries, on the other hand, gave the Horus name of Netjerikhet, which indicates that at least this shaft had been accessed in Netjerikhet's time. Were the galleries part of Netjerikhet's funerary complex, or were they perhaps older and accidentally stumbled upon when work on the complex was started? Does the seal impression with Netjerikhet's name indicate that the burial found in the galleries occurred during his reign, but that older mummies, perhaps members of Netjerikhet's ancestors, were (re-)buried, or that an existing set of burials was examined?


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World's oldest pancake race
Britain's oldest pancake race is being held in Olney near Milton Keynes.
The race dates back to 1445 and it's believed it all began with a woman who was late for the Shriving service at Olney Parish Church.
The main race happens shortly before noon but children's races are held during the morning.


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L to R R to L Alpha
Steep, well-protected, gear climbing is not something you run into every day. Starting on D-Slab, climb the corner to the base of a left leaning crack that splits an overhanging wall. The gear at the base of the overhang is a little tricky, but as soon as you get into the meat of the climb, the gear gets bomb-proof. Climb the crack up and left finishing on Dee's Rival Slab.
Approach as you would for D-slab. You can also go to the base of Hard Up and traverse left to the base of the route.
Standard Rack of cams will be fine.


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Powered by Peyton Manning, the Denver Broncos have established the top offense in the league.
While Manning shattered the quarterback regular-season record books, he did it with the assistance of his receiving corps. Take a closer look Manning's top targets.
Demaryius Thomas: Fourth-year wide receiver Thomas led the Broncos in the regular season with 92 catches for 1,430 yards and 14 touchdowns. He scored three of those TDs against San Diego in Week 10.
Eric Decker: Wide receiver Decker was second on the team during the regular season with 87 receptions for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns. He tallied four TDs against Kansas City in Week 13.
Wes Welker: Welker is in his 10th season in the NFL and his first with the Broncos after previously playing for the New England Patriots and Miami. With Denver he tallied 73 receptions for 778 yards and 10 TDs during the regular season.
Julius Thomas: Third-year tight end Thomas recorded 65 receptions for 788 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Knowshon Moreno: Fifth-year running back Moreno pulled in 60 receptions for 548 yards and three touchdowns. He was also a major force on the ground, tallying a team-high 1,038 rushing yards.
Montee Ball: Rookie running back Ball tallied 20 receptions for 145 yards in addition to 559 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the regular season.
Jacob Tamme: Tight end Tamme caught 20 receptions for 184 yards and 1 touchdown. He previously played with Manning in Indianapolis.


text: A taxpayer-funded condom delivery service for California teens is expanding. The Condom Access Project announced children as young as 12 years old in two new counties can now get 10 free condoms mailed to their home in discrete packaging. The program was already available in five counties with high STD rates. Should the government be mailing condoms to kids?


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An entry a day might keep the doctor away (or at least the shrink).
Appreciating the Small Things in Life
One woman's shout-outs to daily moments of joy — and how to cultivate them.
5 surprising ways to live longer
Volunteering (and these other rituals) might be just as good as exercise when it comes to extending your life.
7 cures for a case of the Mondays
Use these tricks to set a better tone for the rest of the week.
30 things that will (probably) happen in your 30s
In September, I'll turn 38. I'm at the age now where, when people ask how old I am, it takes me a minute to remember. I don't know if that's because I've already been 37 different ages and it's hard to keep straight which one I am now, or if it's because I'm in denial, or if it's because I am going senile. Maybe a combination of all of the above. Regardless, my 30s have flown by and soon they will be but a memory. So, in an effort to preserve the memory I have left (or at least keep a record of it), and to celebrate what has been an amazing decade so far, here are 30 things that have happened to me in my 30s (and will probably happen to you too):
30 things that will (probably) happen in your 30s
Sound familiar?
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The 16 best places to see fall foliage
Who just wants to stand around and watch the red and gold leaves slowly fall from their tree branches to the ground as we move from summer to fall? Instead, take in the changing seasons while you're on the move.
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People 60 to 82 did best on cognitive tasks before 10:30am.
5 timeless life lessons from 'I Love Lucy'
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Summer is coming to an end, and in a few weeks, kids will be forced to trade in their beach bags for backpacks. But just because the season is fading away doesn't mean the memories from the past few months have to disappear with it.


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Locate the short, clean wall in an alcove to the right of the The Yellow Wall. The Sting climbs up a series of horizontals (what else?) in the middle of the wall. The start holds a V3-ish boulder problem that is slightly spicy considering the lack of gear and the menacing boulder just to your left. Great gear can be found at the first horizontal. The good holds continue to the final boulder problem before the anchors. I was told that the beta is a full-on double dyno to the ledge, but I have reason to believe that this person hosed me on the beta, thus making me fall and laughing at me. A small crimp offers a static alternative to the ill-advised dyno. After the bouldery start, The Sting is a well-protected, pumpy route that climbs more like a sport route given its big moves and relatively steep angle. There is a nest of questionable fixed tat directly above the route; it is possible to climb Lisa to access it.
Cams up to 3+ inches.
Date for that first ascent is 1983. As one might guess from the description, this climb is harder for the vertically challenged. Most folks TR it after leading Lisa.
In fact the first move is perfectly protectable with ballnutz #2 or #3 and blue and green BD C3.
The initial climbing off the ground can be done statically to the left of the dyno variation. I remember placing a bomber nut on the initial seam (where climber has hands in beta photo). In all the pitch only took six pieces (I placed two cams on the horizontal before the exit crux - static version, using crimp up and left) and felt well protected all the way. The standard beta for the crux is to indeed throw for the final horizontal, but I have seem better success with the static variation.
The dyno to finish is good beta. I tried with the small crimps and it felt way harder. With a dyno you are going from jug ledge to jug ledge, but it does seem improbable as you hang below it. Great .75 placement at the move.
All-points-off dyno finish is definitely exciting, you can stitch up the gear as much as you want before making the move to the top. Awesome route, great moves.
My first pieces were red C3 in opposition with the small purple BD nut. I protected the move shown in my picture with a green C3 slotted in where my left hand is. I used a dyno to finish.
I wouldn't recommend placing gear for the first dyno, it's much nicer to land on a crash pad from 8 feet up than try to catch a lead fall there.
Bad advice about not placing gear at the start unless you are sure that you will hit that move. Blue alien is bomber and I have seen it catch more than one person there. With that good gear you will not deck unless you have a really bad belay.
Wow what a bitchin' line, even though it's short and doesn't go through a roof! Powerful and bold but it's actually all there: 3 horizontals where 2 cams will fit in each (2x #3 Camalot and/or a #4 C4, Red+Yellow Aliens, #1+#.75 Camalots). At many newer sport areas this would be 12a or b, and have 4 or 5 bolts. I 2nd or 3rd not putting any gear in the start and just bouldering it out, I think it's safer. Using the crimp on the last move is definitely the way to go for me at least. I thought that middle move was the hardest. How did the FA protect the middle? I think the anchor is a heaping mess and even though it's a crack, come'on put a couple bolts in there! Sure there are like 5 nuts in there but 2 were loose when I got there.


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I'm hoping Rivera is being cautious to ensure Johnson will be ready for the Saints:
#Panthers injury report: DE Charles Johnson and G Chris Scott out. TE Ben Hartsock doubtful.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 29, 2013
This most likely means Mario Addison will get a second start, who made the most of it last weekend against the Dolphins. I think against the Bucs just as it was with the Dolphins the Panthers will need to get pressure.
As far as RB DeAngelo Williams, his status remains questionable:
Rivera: "A lot of concern with DeAngelo (Williams)" who is listed as questionable and didn't practice all week.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 29, 2013
It's times like this having two starter caliber RBs in not a luxury, it's a necessity. Stewart should be ready to carry a full load this week. If not, Rivera says Kenjon Barner might work his way into the game plan if Williams can't go. Stewart and Tolbert should be able to handle it I would hope.


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WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Whitman College swim teams are poised to launch something more than a just new season.
The Missionaries are unveiling a new era in Whitman swim program history – one that marks a maiden voyage of sorts for the new Paul and Louise Harvey Pool.
As the centerpiece of the new $10 million, 38,000-square-foot Baker Ferguson Fitness Center, the new pool features a moveable bulkhead that allows for eight competition lanes as well as a warm-up and cool-down area. It also comes with a state-of-the-art digital timing system, an elevated spectator area with seating for 190 people, and a number of wave suppression design elements aimed at creating fast racing conditions in the pool.
"The new pool facility has had a major and very positive impact on our swimmers from the start of our first practice," Whitman coach Jenn Blomme says. "This wonderful new facility makes our swimmers feel like what they are doing is important. They are taking their training very seriously, and at the same time they are having a lot of fun. This new space is instilling new enthusiasm, excitement and drive in our swimmers."
Now in her seventh season, Blomme and second-year assistant coach Garth Brand are working with 16 athletes in the women's program, which has established itself in recent years as one of the better programs in the Northwest Conference. On the men's side, Whitman starts with 11 swimmers, a significant increase over last year's seven.
"Our men's team can now look to be more of a competitive force during the dual match season," Blomme says. "It'll be exciting for the men to focus on trying to win dual meets. In recent years, we didn't have enough swimmers to do that. All we could do was work on posting fast individual times and getting ready for the conference championships at the end of the season."
Meanwhile, the Whitman women's squad will focus on holding its competitive standing within a tough conference, Blomme says. The Missionary women have placed third and fourth during the past two dual match seasons.
"The conference dual match season will be very competitive on the women's side," she predicts. "The dual meet scoring between the top five or six teams is going to be tight. That competition will benefit all of the teams."
Conference teams kick off the swim season en masse this Friday evening when Lewis & Clark College hosts the annual NWC Sprint Penthathlon. The competition switches Saturday morning to Linfield College for the annual NWC Relay Meet.
The Missionaries then put their new pool to heavy use in November, hosting a series of four dual meets, three of them against conference schools. The long swim season concludes next February with the NWC Championships, which Whitman will host in its new facility.
Junior Nancy Alexander, the defending NWC champion in the 200-yard backstroke, is back to anchor a Missionary women's team that returns plenty of firepower.
Alexander won her conference title with a flourish last February, beating her nearest rival by nearly two seconds and slicing more than one second off her school record. Her time met the conditional qualifying standard for the NCAA national championships. Once all times were compiled, however, her time wasn't quite fast enough to land a berth at nationals.
"Nancy is using her disappointment from last year as positive motivation for this season," Blomme says. "She is already going very fast in the water. She has good competition from her teammates, which is great to have, and she's ready to go for it."
In other results from last season's NWC meet, Alexander placed third in the 100-yard backstroke and eighth in the 200-yard freestyle. She also holds the Whitman backstroke record for the 100-yard distance, and she shares two of Whitman's school records in the relay events.
Erin Pettersen is another key member of Whitman's strong junior class. At last year's conference championships, Pettersen placed third in the 200-yard butterfly and fifth in the 100-yard butterfly. She holds the school records in both events, and she shares school records in three relay events.
"A lot of our swimmers are making an extra effort in the weight room this season, and Erin is one of them," Blomme says. "Erin is working very hard, looking for an edge outside of the pool, and I think it's going to pay off for her."
In addition to the new Harvey Pool, the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center devotes about 10,000 square feet of space to a plethora of new fitness training equipment.
The Missionary women have a strong senior class paced by Alexis Krupp, Nora Feeney and Erica Sorensen. "It's great to have such a strong leadership group in the senior class," Blomme says.
Krupp has competed among the NWC elite since her first season. In three championship meets, she has placed as high as third in the 400-yard individual medley, fourth in the 200-yard butterfly and fifth in the 200-yard individual medley.
In addition to sharing in two school records in the relays, Krupp ranks second all-time at Whitman in the 400-yard individual medley and third all-time in both the 200-yard individual medley and 200-yard butterfly.
"Alexis has been a big part of our program for four years now," Blomme says. "We've talked about what she wants out of this last season, and how she wants to look back on this season in future. I think Alexis is going to have a very successful year."
Despite studying abroad last fall, Feeney returned in time to place fifth in the 200-yard breaststroke, sixth in the 400-yard individual medley and seventh in the 100-yard backstroke at the NWC championships. In previous conference meets, she placed as high as third in both the breaststroke event and 1,650-yard freestyle.
"Nora is another of our seniors who has had a big impact on our program," Blomme says. "She is looking very fast in the breaststroke so far this fall. We'll also use her this semester in the distance freestyle events, since we have two other distance freestylers who are studying abroad until December."
On Whitman's lists of best times, Feeney ranks second in the 200-yard breaststroke, third in the 100-yard breaststroke, and fifth in both the 200-yard individual medley and 1,650-yard freestyle.
Sorenson also has been a consistent contributor at the conference championships each season. She made her best showings last year, placing 10th in the 200-yard individual medley and 11th in the 200-yard breaststroke.
"Erica has made major technical breakthroughs this fall that are making a big difference in her swimming," Blomme says. "I predict we'll see from Erica this season what we hope to see in our seniors – refined and mature swimming."
Other seniors on the women's roster are Erin Phillips, Lisa Doane and Danielle Alvarado. All three missed the NWC championships last season while studying abroad. Of the three, Phillips has scored the most points in the conference championships, placing 14th in the 1,650-yard freestyle and 16th in the 500-yard freestyle at the end of her first season.
Blomme is missing two of her top juniors, Mara Abbott and Elizabeth Roberson, for the first half of this season. Both are studying this semester in Mexico.
Abbott placed fourth and fifth in the 1,650-yard freestyle at each of the past two conference championship meets. She also placed as high as ninth in the 500-yard freestyle and 12th in both the 200-yard backstroke and 400-yard individual medley. She ranks fourth all-time at Whitman in the 1,650-yard freestyle and ninth at the 500-yard distance.
Roberson also scored plenty of points at the last two conference meets, placing as high as ninth in the 100-yard freestyle, 10th in the 500-yard freestyle and 11th in the 200-yard freestyle.
"We'll miss both Mara and Elizabeth in our early dual meets," Blomme says. "They both keep themselves in good shape, so hopefully they can make good contributions when they return in January."
Rhea Edelman, who rounds out the women's junior class, has scored points at the last two conference meets. She was 16th in the 1,650-yard freestyle last year and 16th in the 200-yard breaststroke two years ago. "Rhea emerged last year as one of our better distance freestyle swimmers," Blomme says.
Courtney Fitzpatrick, the only sophomore on the women's roster, made an immediate impact last season. Competing at the conference championships, she was seventh in the 100-yard butterfly, 10th in the 50-yard freestyle and 11th in the 200-yard butterfly.
"Courtney was involved in a weight-lifting camp this past summer, so she came back to us much stronger than in the past," Blomme says. "The work she did this summer, combined with the added emphasis we've placed on weight training this fall, will benefit Courtney a lot. The butterfly is her best event, but she's also quite a sprinter."
Fitzpatrick has already moved into Whitman's all-time top 10 lists in three events. She is fifth in the 100-yard butterfly, eighth in the 50-yard freestyle and ninth in the 200-yard butterfly.
The women's roster has four first-year swimmers. The best of the bunch might be Chelsea Klinger (Murietta, Calif.), who will concentrate on the freestyle races (up through 500 yards) and the individual medley events. "Chelsea is a strong freestyler, and all of her strokes are good," Blomme says.
Kendi Thomas, a first-year competitor from Greencastle, Ind., should make solid contributions in the distance freestyle events, Blomme says.
The other two first-year swimmers, Sidney Kohls (Oakland, Calif.) and Jessie Neill (Boise, Idaho), start their college careers with less swimming experience, but are making great strides already.
Sophomores Ysbrand Nusse and Justin Hampton, along with junior Clint Collier, are the most accomplished veterans on the men's team. Joining that trio are senior Robert Street, sophomore Max Hennings and a solid group of six freshmen.
Nusse made a strong impression at his first NWC championship meet, finishing second in the 400-yard individual medley, third in the 200-yard backstroke and fifth in the 500-yard freestyle. He already ranks second all-time at Whitman in all three events.
"There were a lot of adjustments for Ysbrand to make last year as a freshman swimmer, and he did a good job with that," Blomme says. "He started feeling more comfortable by his second semester, and he's starting his second season with a good understanding of what college swimming is all about. He looks very strong in the water already."
Hampton, who specializes in the butterfly, also emerged as one of the top competitors in the conference as a freshman. He placed third at the conference meet in both butterfly events at the NWC meet. He ranks third all-time at Whitman at 200 yards and fourth all-time at 100 yards.
"Justin also starts his second season with a much better comfort level with college swimming," Blomme says. "He will do well for us again this season. He already looks better in the water than he did last season."
Collier focuses on the breaststroke and individual medley events. In addition to placing sixth in the 400-yard individual medley at last year's NWC championships, Collier was eighth and ninth in the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke events, respectively. He produced similar results at the 2005 meet.
"Clint is looking very good," Blomme says. "He's taking extra time after practices to work on details. He's very determined and focused right now. Clint is also one of those swimmers working especially hard in the weight room."
Collier ranks fourth all-time at Whitman in the 100-yard breaststroke and seventh in both the 200-yard breaststroke and 200-yard individual medley.
After missing last fall on foreign study, Street returned to place 11th in the 400-yard individual medley at the conference meet. He also placed 14th in the 500-yard freestyle and 16th in the 100-yard breaststroke. Two years ago, he placed 11th and 13th in the two medley races.
"Robert faces all the academic pressures and challenges that normally face Whitman seniors, but he's working hard in the pool," Blomme says.
Hennings placed in two events at the NWC championships to cap his freshman season. He was 13th in the 200-yard butterfly and 16th in the 500-yard freestyle.
"Max dropped a lot of time last season," Blomme says. "He starts this season in much better shape. He's much stronger."
David Lee, a freestyle sprinter from Eugene, Ore., figures to be the best of the freshmen on the men's roster. "All of David's strokes are good, but he is quite the sprinter, and that's probably where we'll focus in the beginning," Blomme says. "He's been recovering from an ankle fracture this summer, and he's feeling much better now. He could very well be our next Tucker Jackson."
Jackson graduated in the spring of 2001 after winning NWC titles in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle events for the second time in three seasons. He still holds the Whitman school records in those events.
Blomme also expects strong contributions from Eric Molnar (Redmond, Wash.) and George Stanton (Mercer Island, Wash.). "Eric is very strong in the medley events, so he could eventually go in any number of directions," she says. "George will be strong in the sprint and backstroke events."
Rounding out the freshman class are Nick Hurlburt (Walla Walla, Wash.) in the breaststroke events, Jeffrey Anderson (Hillsboro, Ore.) in the backstroke and distance events, and Kevin McCoy (Seattle) in the freestyle events.
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Friday, March 23
Bassist and vocalist Sherry Fraser, below, writes rhythm-heavy dual-bass compositions for her rock band Two-Ton Boa, hailing from Olympia, Wash. The group will perform music from its album "Parasiticide" at 10 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave.
The band 31 Knots will open the show. Admission is $8.
Two-Ton Boa
Saturday, March 24
The Actors Co-op will present "A Co-op Companion" cabaret evening at 8 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, 5213 Homberg Drive. Various artists will perform various feats of entertainment daring. Or they'll sing some songs.
The cabaret will also be presented Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31. Admission is $15. For information, call 865-909-9300.
Sunday, March 25
A variety of young performers will star in the Youth Performing Arts Show at 5 p.m. at the Colston Center Auditorium on the Knoxville College campus. Admission is $10. For information, call 865-237-6968.
Monday, March 26
Knoxville pop-rock band Skeleton Coast will entertain during the Blue Plate Special noon-1 p.m. at One Vision Plaza, 301 S. Gay St.
The free concert will be broadcast on WDVX 89.9 and 102.9 FM and online at www.wdvx.com.
Tuesday, March 27
Nashville guitarist Hans Holzen will perform with Knoxville cats Daryl Johnson, Dave Peeples, and Tom Prior at 9:30 p.m. at the Corner Lounge, 842 N. Central St.
On his My Space page, Holzen has this to say about himself: "Yes, I am actually from Nashville. And no, I do not speak German."
The guitar picker has recorded with Americana artists such as Robinella, Mark OConnor, Carrie Rodriguez and Chip Taylor.
Wednesday, March 28
The Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band is just a trio, but they've got a lot of spirit, describing their Americana style as "Robert Johnson on crack."
The Rev. twangs a vintage dobro, which seems to be the instrument of the week for this edition of "10 Days Out." You can probably guess what instrument his wife, "Washboard" Breezy, plays. Brother Jayme Peyton keeps his sibling and sister-in-law in time with a steady beat on the drums. The group will entertain at 10 p.m. at Barleys Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave.
Thursday, March 29
Knoxville rock band Grandpa's Stash will perform a benefit show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 9 p.m. at Manhattans, 101 S. Central St. in the Old City.
Admission is $5. The show will include a raffle for various prizes.
Friday, March 30
Dobro ace Jerry Douglas does a lot of side work for other artists, notably as a featured player with Alison Krauss and Union Station.
The award-winning bluegrass instrumentalist will headline his own show at 8 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St.
Country duo The Wrights will open the concert. Admission is $19.50. For information, call 865-656-4444.
Kal Penn, left, plays Gogol Ganguli, the American-born son of immigrant parents from India, in the new film "The Namesake" from director Mira Nair. Penn, known for comedy roles such as Kumar in "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," plays a character who is trying to come to terms with his U.S. upbringing and Indian heritage. The film also features Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Jacinda Barrett, Zuleikha Robinson, Glenne Headley, Brooke Smith and Sahira Nair.
Saturday, March 31
Americana trio The Everybodyfields, from Johnson City, will entertain at 8 p.m. at the Laurel Theatre, 1538 Laurel Ave. at 16th Street.
The group is Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews on vocals, bass and guitar and Dave Richey on dobro
Admission is $13 in advance, $14 on the day of the show, $7 for ages 6-12 and $12 for Jubilee Community Arts members. For information, call 865-523-7521.
Sunday, April 1
Get ready to rumble.
The Hard Knox Roller Derby Girls will compete in a Black and White Game at 6 p.m. at Smokey Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 ages 4-10 and free for ages 3 and younger.
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Rick Perry grabbed the spotlight early in tonight's presidential debate when he declared he hopes to be the "Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucus."The Texas governor was referring to the Denver Broncos' quarterback known for his public displays of Christianity and dramatic come-from-behind victories.Tonight's debate on Fox News is the last debate of the year. The candidates were quick to amplify their divergent campaign themes as they sprint toward the first votes of the 2012 presidential race in just over two weeks.Former Gov. Mitt Romney and former U. S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, battling for the lead in the Republican nomination fight, commanded the spotlight in the 13th Republican debate, but the two Texans in the race - Perry and Congressman Ron Paul - also hoped to use the forum to optimize support in the run-up to the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses.Perry, a former front-runner who has since fallen behind Paul in many recent polls, sought to complete his recovery from earlier poor debate performances and recapture the momentum that initially surrounded his candidacy.Perry has bombarded Iowa with television ads and is traversing the Hawkeye State on a 42-town bus tour, urging voters to give him a "second look" and boost him back into the lead.By contrast, Paul was looking to build on a recent surge that has vaulted him into the upper-ranks of the Republican field, according to polls. The 76-year-old Lake Jackson Republican, waging his third presidential campaign, has built a loyal following, including many younger voters, with a libertarian-style message accenting individual freedoms and a dramatic retrenchment of government spending.Gingrich, who has climbed from single-digits early in the race to emerge as Romney's principle challenger, had the most at stake going into the Fox News debate as Romney and other candidates sought to slow his momentum. For all of the candidates, the two-hour forum in Sioux City, Iowa, offered the last nationally televised venue to make their case to voters before the Iowa caucuses and soon-to-follow primaries in New Hampshire and South Carolina.New surveys in advance of the debate suggested that the Gingrich surge could be losing steam while Paul moves forward.A Rasmussen Reports poll showed the former House speaker with the support 20 percent of likely caucus-goers, down from 32 percent in a mid-November Rasmussen survey. Romney climbed from 19 percent to 23 percent to lead the Republican field in Iowa, according to Rasmussen. Paul was third with 18 percent, followed by Perry with 10 percent.In New Hampshire, where Romney has long been a favorite, the former governor led with 35 percent, while Paul moved into second place with 21 percent, according to a survey by the American Research Group Inc. Gingrich was third with 16 percent. Perry was sixth with 2 percent.The debates have had what some analysts describe as unprecedented impact in shaping the fortunes of Republicans competing for the bid to face President Barack Obama in the November, 2012, general election. Since the first debate in early May, two candidates - Herman Cain and Tim Pawlenty - have left the race, shrinking the Republican field to seven."It feels right now like the debates have affected the dynamic more this year than...in past years," said Jim Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin. "There is something distinct about the sheer volume of debates this time."The nationally televised forums helped boost the candidacies of Gingrich and Cain, who ultimately suspended his candidacy after allegations of sexual harassment and an extra-marital affair. But they had the reverse effect on Perry, who surpassed Romney as front-runner just days after entering the race but plummeted in the polls after stumbling in several debates. His infamous "oops moment" - in which he forgot the name of one of three agencies he wanted to eliminate - was judged as one of the biggest gaffes in debate history."The debates have had a more direct impact on this Republican primary race than any I can remember," said Cal Jillson, professor of political science at Southern Methodist University. "They've been a killer for Rick Perry. He stumbled badly a number of times and convinced a lot of people he just didn't know enough to be a candidate for President of the United States."Perry, suggesting that some of his initial poor showings could have been the result of fatigue caused by mid-summer back surgery, turned in more solid performances in recent debates. In an interview with Fox News just hours before Thursday's debate, he signaled his intention to make a strong showing and repeated a campaign line that his actions - rather than words - will convince voters to support his candidacy."I'm not a talker. I'm a doer," he said. "We've got a great debater in the White House. That's not working real well for us."Dave Montgomery, 512-476-4294Twitter: @daveymontgomery
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January 6th, 2014 by Brendan Dunne | 3 comments
Can you keep track of all these denim-styled Nike retros that are on the way? This upcoming pair of Air Force 1s actually shows a little bit of restraint in its usage of that material. Instead of going all over, the sneakers have denim spots on the toebox, Swoosh, lacing placket, and strap across the tongue. Said strap sort of works as the metaphorical extension of the waistline on a pair of jeans what with the button attached. Continue reading for more on this acid washed Air Force 1 High and stay tuned for word on a possible US arrival.
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Central Union Mission is the oldest social service agency in the District of Columbia. It was founded in 1884 by the Reverend Latham Douglass, a young man filled with compassion for the thousands of homeless, neglected men who wandered Pennsylvania Avenue, many of whom were Civil War veterans.
Since 1884, the Mission has continuously operated an emergency shelter for homeless men and been a place for spiritual uplift and recovery. It has survived the Great Depression, two world wars, 24 presidential administrations, neighborhood transitions, and numerous relocations.
Today, Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with seven locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. In addition to its family ministries, the Mission operates an emergency shelter program, a rehabilitation program for men with life-controlling issues, a food, clothing and furniture distribution center, a retreat and recreation center with a camp for underprivileged children, programs for isolated seniors, computer and job training and transitional and low-cost housing.
The Mission is continually developing its programs to meet the changing needs of the community. Its current programs serve homeless men, underprivileged women, children, seniors, families, and veterans.
One life at a time, the Mission works to help transform the area's toughest rehabilitation cases, including drug addicts, gang members, criminal offenders, and the chronically homeless into productive members of society. The Mission's programs have an extremely high success rate at helping individuals overcome addiction and homelessness, and achieve independent living. Learn more about us on an eight-minute video, click here.
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Even before Saquon Barkley was a full-time starter for District 11 Whitehall, Rutgers stepped up and offered the running back a scholarship.
So in September, prior to his junior season, the 5-11, 195-pound Barkley committed to the Scarlet Knights – calling it his dream school.
Then new Penn State coach James Franklin came into the picture. And four days after visiting State College as part of junior day, Barkley flipped his verbal declaration from Rutgers to the Nittany Lions.
"It was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life," Barkley told Stephen Miller from the Allentown Morning Call. "The way I was raised and taught is to never go back on your word. I didn't want to do it because I felt wrong.
"But I just had to take matters in my own hands and do what's best for me. Rutgers was my dream school at the time [when I first committed]. Penn State was just a better fit for me. Why would I pass that up?"
Miller told PennLive he watched Barkley, a consensus four-star recruit, seven times this past season and shared his thoughts on the fourth member of the Nittany Lions' 2015 recruiting class.
"He's got a good combination of size and speed. And he ran hard, especially against some tough defenses," Miller said. "He also was a team player. Whitehall doesn't have a ton of depth and needed him to play defense as well as offense, which he did."
As a junior Barkley carried the ball 205 times for 1,506 yards with 23 touchdowns. He averaged a respectable 7.3 yards per carry and was second on the team with 21 receptions for 353 yards and three scores.
With the addition of Barkley, Penn State has landed two of the top 10 players from Pennsylvania in the 2015 class.
Barkley is exceptional in tight spaces. He glides through cuts without losing much speed and his transition back to full speed is smooth.
He's most effective when running straight ahead and using his keen ability to read defenders on the fly to extend average runs into big plays.
Barkley's most effective weapon is his motor to keep going. He's not easy to bring down on first contact, and keeps his legs driving to break tackles.
His speed to the corner is good, but he doesn't have that next gear to get around a corner on a college field. He's a decent outside runner, but is so much more effective in between the tackles in tight quarters.
Penn State will have seven scholarship running backs this fall, but three of those will be true freshman. I expect Franklin and his staff to sign at least two more running backs in this class.
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A strengthening worldwide market for civil and military helicopters is responsible for keeping senior executives at engine-maker Rolls-Royce jubilant–but not satisfied.
Looking to the near-term future, Rolls-Royce views unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and emerging civil markets in China and India as the next big growth areas, according to Scott Crislip, president of helicopters and small gas turbine engines for the UK manufacturer.
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A strengthening worldwide market for civil and military helicopters is responsible for keeping senior executives at engine-maker Rolls-Royce jubilant–but not satisfied.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2007 European Business Aviation Award, which is to be presented during the seventh annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, to be held from May 22 to 25. The award is intended to honor individuals, companies or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of business aviation in Europe.
Because the Grob SPn Utility jet and the Embraer Phenom 300 weigh more than 12,500 pounds but less than 19,000 pounds, their respective manufacturers are requesting permission to certify the aircraft under the commuter category of Part 23 rather than the more stringent requirements of Part 25.
The Inspector General of the DOT says that as long as Congress continues to mandate funding the FAA out of general tax funds, aviation taxes can fully pay for ATC modernization efforts. AOPA believes this position is "verification from the federal government" of its financial analysis of the FAA's current funding structure.
With a disclaimer that the move does not indicate endorsement, Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure officially introduced the Bush Administration's plan for reauthorizing the FAA.
Cessna announced today that it is partnering with Winglet Technology of Wichita to offer the company's patented elliptical winglets as a retrofit later this year for in-service Citation Xs. Though flight testing won't begin until later this summer, Winglet Technology president Bob Kiser told AIN the design has been shown to "significantly improve performance" on hot days at higher elevations.


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Olysio Side Effects
Generic Name: simeprevir
Note: This page contains side effects data for the generic drug simeprevir. It is possible that some of the dosage forms included below may not apply to the brand name Olysio.
It is possible that some side effects of Olysio may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.
For the Consumer
Applies to simeprevir: oral capsule
As well as its needed effects, simeprevir (the active ingredient contained in Olysio) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
If any of the following side effects occur while taking simeprevir, check with your doctor immediately:More common
- Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
- cracked, dry, or scaly skin
- difficult or labored breathing
- increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
- rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
- rash, itching skin
- redness or other discoloration of the skin
- severe sunburn
- tightness in the chest
Some simeprevir side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:More common
- Difficulty with moving
- joint pain
- muscle aching or cramping
- muscle pains or stiffness
- nausea
- swollen joints
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to simeprevir: oral capsule
In clinical trials, most side effects reported during 12 weeks therapy with simeprevir (the active ingredient contained in Olysio) combination therapy (simeprevir, peginterferon alfa, and ribavirin) were Grade 1 to 2 in severity. Grade 3 or 4 side effects were reported in 23% of subjects using simeprevir combination therapy and in 25% using placebo with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin. Serious side effects were reported with simeprevir combination therapy (2%) and with placebo, peginterferon alfa, and ribavirin (3%). Simeprevir or placebo was discontinued due to side effects in 2% and 1% of subjects using simeprevir combination therapy and subjects using placebo with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, respectively.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of rash events occurred in the first 4 weeks; 42% in the first 2 weeks. Most rash events were of mild or moderate severity. Severe rash was reported in 1% of subjects. Simeprevir was discontinued due to rash in 1% of subjects. The frequencies of rash and photosensitivity reactions were higher in subjects with higher simeprevir (the active ingredient contained in Olysio) exposures.
All trial subjects were directed to use sun protection measures. Most photosensitivity reactions were of mild or moderate severity. Two subjects had photosensitivity reactions that required hospitalization.
Very common (10% or more): Rash (including photosensitivity; term includes rash, erythema, eczema, maculopapular rash, macular rash, dermatitis, papular rash, skin exfoliation, pruritic rash, erythematous rash, urticaria, generalized rash, drug eruption, allergic dermatitis, dermatosis, vasculitic rash, toxic skin eruption, exfoliative rash, generalized erythema, dermatitis exfoliative, cutaneous vasculitis, photosensitivity reaction, polymorphic light eruption, solar dermatitis, photodermatosis, sunburn; 28%), pruritus (term includes pruritus, generalized pruritus; 22%)
Common (1% to 10%): Photosensitivity (5%)
Very common (10% or more): Hyperbilirubinemia (Grade 1: 27%; Grade 2: 18%)
Common (1% to 10%): Hyperbilirubinemia (Grade 3: 4%), increased alkaline phosphatase (Grade 1: 3%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hyperbilirubinemia (Grade 4: less than 1%), increased alkaline phosphatase (Grade 2: less than 1%)
Bilirubin elevations were mostly mild to moderate in severity, and included elevation of both direct and indirect bilirubin. Bilirubin elevations occurred soon after therapy started, peaked by the second week, and reversed quickly after simeprevir was stopped. In general, bilirubin elevations were not associated with liver transaminase elevations.
Very common (10% or more): Nausea (22%)
Very common (10% or more): Myalgia (16%)
Very common (10% or more): Dyspnea (term includes dyspnea, exertional dyspnea; 12%)
All dyspnea events were of mild or moderate severity. Sixty-one percent (61%) of dyspnea events occurred in the first 4 weeks.
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Globally, gender-based violence is the most pervasive and least recognized human rights violation. Rooted in inequality, it affects women of every race, class, culture, ethnicity, age and country. Zonta International strives to promote and protect the human rights of all women and girls and reduce the incidence of violence through the Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program by:
Since the program's inception in 1999, more than US$3.5 million has been provided to support 43 projects in 33 countries.
During the 2012-2014 Biennium, three projects are being supported by the ZISVAW Fund:
Funding: US$802,124 to the UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women
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Funding: US$250,000 to UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women)
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Bi-monthly Update April 2014: pdf
Funding: US$109,876 to the UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women
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In line with the ZISVAW projects, Zontians around the world are working to end violence against women through the Zonta Says NO campaign. Learn more.
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But there's much more available, from Internet access and the eBranch to informational sessions on planning a will or understanding Social Security.
About a year ago, libraries across Pennsylvania were seeking a way to tell the community about their new offerings. They also wanted to better serve the real-life needs of the patrons.
And so began PA Forward.
As the Pennsylvania Library Association's 21st Century Literacies Initiative, the program is comprised of five literacies: basic, information, civic and social, health and financial.
"People don't understand the value, breadth or depth" that libraries and librarians offer, said Trish Calvani, president of the York County Library System.
But the impact is significant. One in three residents of York County has a library card, and the 13 libraries across York County will welcome 2 million visitors this year, whether to borrow from the digital library, access the Internet or otherwise engage with the staff.
In serving so much of the community, libraries can become leaders in the community, Calvani said. PA Forward will help refocus and reinforce how they can help state residents.
Thirteen percent of Pennsylvanians don't have the literacy skills to read a basic newspaper. Now, as a basic literacy program, York County Libraries started a partnership with the York County Literacy Council to recruit tutors. By the summer, here will be a station at the YCLC building on East King Street where patrons can check out library books or apply for a library card, Calvani said.
"Without libraries, believe it or not, the literacy in this state won't improve," said Lindsay Barrett George, a children's author and a member of the PA Forward Advisory Board. George's book "Inside Mouse / Outside Mouse" was chosen as the state's first One Book, Every Young Child selection in 2006.
"We want to connect children and people who need libraries with the library system," George said.
By the numbers
1 in 3 -- York County residents with a library card
1.6 million -- Visitors welcomed
284,000 -- Times the public access computers and Internet were used
10,800 -- Children and teens registered for the Summer Reading Club
95,190 -- Hours of reading time logged by Summer Reading Club participants
71,000 -- Kids and parents who participated in children's programs
67,300 -- Hours committed by volunteers
-- Statistics from 2011, courtesy of York County Libraries
For more on book news in York County, visit www.yorkblog.com/books.


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Brahms | Ein Deutsches Requiem
August 22, 8 pm, and August 23, 8 pm
SF Choral continues its 25th anniversary season with one of our favorite works, returning to the comfortable and expansive setting of San Francisco's most important concert venue for these performances. The majestic work became central to Brahms' career, establishing him as a composer of major stature. Read more.


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"Through the ORBIS Lens" is a collection of photos showcasing the issues surrounding global eye health. Each week ORBIS will share our best photographs highlighting our efforts to eliminate avoidable blindness around the world.
The ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital during a skills-exchange program in Panama.
Learn more about the Flying Eye Hospital, visit: http://bit.ly/ONfHRK
Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee


text: I love the fact that we got hillis,and if tolbert would agree to play fullback that would be incredible! Still holding my breath for eric winston,after i caught it from holding it so long for carl nicks and ben grubbs.But picture this... tamba chop on the right side,young soon to be probowl lolb houston,DJ in the middle with curtis loften! and forget about peyton manning,lets give up our 1st pick and a boat load of money to drew brees since new orleans doesnt seem to want to give that man what he deserves! Franchise tag are you kidding me?? Heck id give more than that if it was me ,whatever it took,i would have that guy under center for kc this year and the next 4-5.And hey,there still some def line guys out there,jason jones,shaun ellis,it would be good to get some competition goin for the d line this year.then we could focus on the other things in the draft like o-line,backup safeties,a good corner to replace brandon carr,(shoulda paid that man)!thats the whole idea of drafting a good player ,to keep him for a long time! Also, listen up chiefs war room!!,you should DEFINITELY draft one or two of those arkansas recievers that will be there in the late rounds,greg childs,joe adams.these two guys will be great in the pros!and there isnt a alot of hype surrounding them either(should also keep an eye on tyler wilson at arkansas this year in college,i believe he could be the long awaited franchise quaterback for kc next year,kids amazing!).thats all i got OUT.


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