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Updated Nov. 13, 2011 @ 12:52 p.m. ET
Byes: none
Here are our fantasy rankings for quarterbacks:
- Aaron Rodgers, Packers vs. Vikings
- Michael Vick, Eagles vs. Cardinals
- Cam Newton, Panthers vs. Titans
- Drew Brees, Saints at Falcons
- Tony Romo, Cowboys vs. Bills
- Tom Brady, Patriots at Jets
- Philip Rivers, Chargers vs. Raiders
- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers at Bengals
- Tim Tebow, Broncos at Chiefs
- Eli Manning, Giants at 49ers
- Matt Ryan, Falcons vs. Saints
- Matthew Stafford, Lions at Bears
- Jay Cutler, Bears vs. Lions
- Matt Cassel, Chiefs vs. Broncos
- Mark Sanchez, Jets vs. Patriots
- Josh Freeman, Buccaneers vs. Texans
- Joe Flacco, Ravens at Seahawks
- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills at Cowboys
- Matt Schaub, Texans at Buccaneers
- Carson Palmer, Raiders at Chargers
- Andy Dalton, Bengals vs. Steelers
- Matt Hasselbeck, Titans at Panthers
- Sam Bradford, Rams at Browns — INJ (ACTIVE)
- Alex Smith, 49ers vs. Giants
- Blaine Gabbert, Jaguars at Colts
- Matt Moore, Dolphins vs. Redskins
- Colt McCoy, Browns vs. Rams
- Christian Ponder, Vikings at Packers
- Rex Grossman, Redskins at Dolphins — UP (Grossman will start over Beck)
- Tavaris Jackson, Seahawks vs. Ravens
- Curtis Painter, Colts vs. Jaguars
- John Skelton, Cardinals at Eagles
- Kevin Kolb, Cardinals at Eagles — INJ (INACTIVE)
Not listed: Peyton Manning, Colts
The above player rankings are based on expectations for this week only, not for the entire season, taking into account this week's specific matchups and injuries. The initial rankings are compiled before the release of the NFL's early injury report and are updated Thursday to reflect the status of each player.
We base our rankings on the following scoring system: For skill-position players, one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards, one point for every 30 passing yards, six points for a TD run or catch, four points for a TD pass, two points for a two-point conversion run or catch, two points for a two-point conversion pass. For kickers, three points for FGs of 18-39 yards, four points for FGs of 40-49 yards, and five points for FGs of 50-plus yards. Defensive rankings are based primarily on points allowed, yardage allowed and sack potential.
Glossary of notations
INJ — player has an injury that may affect productivity or availability.
ILL — player has an illness that may affect productivity or availability.
UP — player was moved up on draft board after original posting.
DOWN — player was moved down on draft board after original posting.
Not listed — player is temporarily sidelined due to injury or suspension but otherwise would be ranked.
ACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated active (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
INACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated inactive (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
Players and/or notations added after the original posting are shown in boldface.
Note: Remember to check back for late-week and weekend updates, as well as game inactives (when available) in the 90 minutes preceding the 1 p.m. Sunday kickoffs. You'll also find regular updates in our live fantasy injury reports on Sundays.


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Silk is a wonderful luxury item that feels amazing against your skin. It should be kept scrupulously clean so the fibers don't get damaged and "shatter' the fabric.
While you could take you silk scarves and clothes to a dry cleaner it does get pricey and all those chemicals they use really are not good for the silk.
There is an easy and relatively cheap way for you to wash and take care of all your silk at home.
I have been collecting antique and vintage silk scarves for years and I learned this method from a fabric conservator-restorer. This is the only way I will clean them now.
Silk is made from silk worms and is both a very strong fabric and a very delicate one. The most important thing you need to keep in mind when you are cleaning it is that you need to handle the wet fabric very carefully because if it is old and frail the weight of the water can cause rips in it.
Fill a sink with cold water and add about 1 tablespoon of delicate laundry cleaner like Zero and mix. Before you put the silk in water check to see if there are any stains on it. If there are then wet the stain, dab some Zero on it, let sit for about a minute and very gently try to rub the stain out.
Put the silk in the sink and using your hands press up and down against the fabric so the water moves through it. Let it sit in the sink for 2 minutes.
Push the silk aside and drain the water from the sink and fill with fresh water. Again using your hands press up and down against the fabric so the water moves through it. You don't want to be lifting the silk in and out of the sink as the fabric heavy from water can get damaged.
Push the silk aside and drain water and fill again with clean water to rinse. You might have to rinse the fabric several times.
Carefully remove the wet silk from the sink and fold it together press any excess moisture from it. Lay the item out on a towel and roll the towel up and press hard so the water is pressed out of the silk and into the towel. Unroll the fabric from the towel. (I used a white towel for this tutorial but since silk can sometimes loose some dye use an older towel that you don't mind getting dye stains on.
Taking another clean towel lay the silk flat again and roll it up and this time put it in the refrigerator.....yes I just told you to put your rolled up fabric in the refrigerator. For some odd reason this helps the silk dry faster and safer than any other method.
Leave it in for half an hour and when you remove it lay it on a flat padded surface to iron it on the lowest heat.
Place a clean white cotton cloth over it before you iron (I use a thin white cotton table napkin). You might have to dampen the cotton cloth a little bit.
If it is a silk scarf do not iron the edges because on a good silk scarf the edges will have been hand rolled and they are suppose to be full, not flat.
The first silk item you wash might take a little bit of time but once you start washing your own silk scarves and clothes you will find that that they come out cleaner and will last much longer than if you take them to a dry cleaner.
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Rome, Italy
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Excellent informative visit . The gude was extremely helpful about other questions about Rome.
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Excellent well planned tour but on our day we were unable to visit the Vatican. It would have been more helpful to make clearer the meeting point because we automatically went to the Vtican square.
Excellent very patient guide.
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MAILONLINE.COM - A Colorado woman got quite the surprise when she opened her car door to find three bear cubs rattling around her child's unoccupied car seat.
Wildlife officers in the Town of Snowmass Village, eight miles west of Aspen, scared away the mother bear believed responsible for breaking into at least 14 cars in the last week before realizing her black bear cubs were still inside.
Opening the door, an officer snapped a photograph of the delinquent triplets who appeared stunned themselves while caught in the backseat of the car. click here to read more


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My team, for the most part, has been irrelevant this year. Rebuilding and injuries will do that.
So, with PSU going nowhere, I was pulling for Boise State a lot. I was thrilled that first night when they beat Virginia Tech, showing once and for all they could hang.
I've been pulling for BSU along with PSU since they hit the national stage in the Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma.
As a Penn State Fan, for many years, I have experienced heartbreak with these close losses as what happened to Boise tonight. We lost in 2005 to Michigan on a last-second TD that cost us an NCG bid. We lost to Iowa in 2008 on a last-second FG that cost us an NCG bid. Just like with BSU tonight, these were games we should not have lost.
Welcome to [Gus Johnson]HEART-BREAK-CITY!!![/Gus Johnson], Boise. It's not a fun time. I felt like hell when Iowa beat us two years ago. But don't let it hang on you for so long. I can only imagine how badly Brotzman is feeling this morning. You can not let the haters bring you down. I don't know how well you could do against Auburn or Oregon this year, but of course now we'll never know (Unless maybe we run a sim on NCAA 11).
You guys still had a great season and left a lasting impression. Losing to another WAC team proves nothing. The haters ignore that Nevada was also ranked and had a darn good team themselves, despite the loss to Hawaii. No shame in the loss at all.
From this Nittany Lion fan who hopes to catch the upset wave, good luck next year. And maybe in the future you can come out to Happy Valley and we can head to the Smurf Turf in a home-and-home.
Look at Boise's upcoming opponents. They're going to Atlanta next year to play Georgia. In 2012 they'll be going to East Lansing to play Michigan State. And what is the SEC scheduling? Bumblescum State? Middle-of-Nowhere University? Step up and play them since you're all so confident you SEC/B10 teams will win. Yeah, that includes my own PSU who played Youngstown State, Kent State and Temple as part of their OOC.


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The San Diego market, in partnership with our corporate office and other external organizations such as Qualcomm, Google, and Computers 2 San Diego Kids, delivered a very special opportunity to local students to get access to wireless internet in order to help them in their quest toward a more productive experience in attaining an education.
Under this program, Cricket has donated 500 broadband modems to qualifying students and their families starting in December 2010 and culminating with the final distribution event held last week where the beneficiary were students in the Migrant Education Program. Each student received a broadband modem with two years of wireless internet service, along with a computer contributed by C2SDK.
Click here to watch a video describing the program, its goals, and how they will benefit the receiving families.
And below are some photos from the event!
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The following players were waived/cut over Friday and Saturday.
DT Levi Brown
CB Dominique Franks
OT Parker Graham
DT Derrick Hopkins
CB Tramain Jacobs
OL Ryan Jensen
DT Jamie Meder
TE Nathan Overbay
DT A.J. Pataiali'i
OLB D.J. Roberts
CB Sammy Seamster
G/C A.Q. Shipley
OLB John Simon
C Reggie Stephens
TE Phillip Supernaw
RB Fitzgerald Toussaint
QB Keith Wenning
There are some pin numbers that make you more likely to become a crime victim. The worst pin numbers make it easy for thieves to steal your money, your identity and more.
DataGenetics looked at 3.4 million four-digit passwords to find those that are foolishly easy to crack.
All of the 10,000 combinations of digits from 0000 through to 9999 were represented in the dataset.
Data scientist Nick Berry says he hopes the findings will convince people to be a bit more creative when coming up with a 4-digit pin code to protect their finances and other accounts.
There are 10,000 possible combination in which the digits 0-9 can be arranged to form four-digit pins.
Berry used data condensed from released/exposed/discovered password tables and security breaches.
Berry found a staggering number of people, 11 percent of 3.4 million pin codes, used 1234.
The next most popular is 1111, with more than 6 percent of pins.
Third most popular is 0000, with nearly 2 percent of the 3.4 million pin codes.
The top twenty pin codes account for nearly 27 percent of all pin codes, which can make guessing the combination to access sensitive information and accounts far too easy.
Fourth most common: 1212
Fifth most common: 7777
Sixth most common: 1004 (Berry attributes the popularity to Korean language speakers. When spoken, 1004 is cheonsa -- cheon=1,000, sa=4. Cheonsa is also the Korean word for angel.)
Seventh most common: 2000
Eighth most common: 4444
Ninth most common: 2222
Tenth most common: 6969
Eleventh most common: 9999
Twelfth most common: 3333
Thirteenth most common: 5555
Fourteenth most common: 6666
Fifteenth most common: 1122
Sixteenth most common: 1313
Seventeenth most common: 8888
Eighteenth most common: 4321
Nineteenth most common: 2001
Twentieth most common: 1010
If your pin number is on this list, it would be wise to change it to something far less predictable,
One of the last remaining B-17 bombers from World War II will be on display for free ground tours and paid flights this weekend at Martin State Airport in Middle River.
The B-17, known as the definitive "Flying Fortress," is one of the most celebrated and fierce Air Force bombers to fly during World War II.
The tours this weekend are part of the 71st anniversary of the historic last mission of the famed Memphis Belle, the first B-17 to compete its 25-mission tour of duty -- a feat that was rare.
The plane is also legendary because, despite suffering extensive damage, it managed to bring back all of its men from every mission unscathed.
The Movie Memphis Belle is the B-17 that visitors can explore at Martin State Airport. Made in April 1945 and never used for combat, it's one of the few B-17s left that can still take to the sky.
After being used for several decades as a water bomber for the U.S. Forestry Service, The Movie Memphis Belle was eventually sold to a wealthy private owner -- also a B-17 combat veteran -- and has been used for educational services since 2011.
Read the full story here
A view of the B-17's ball turret from the outside
Inside view of the ball turret gunner position
Outside view of the waist gunner
Up-close view of the waist gunner artillery, with a view of the crowd outside.
View of the waist gunner artillery from the inside
Inside the midsection of the plane. Note the ball turret in the middle.
Antiquated radio equipment
Plane tail
View of the bomb bay's walkway toward the pilot's cabin and the nose turret.
Replicas of the bombs that were dropped over enemy targets. While the actual bombs were about 500 pounds, Liberty Foundation officials say the replicas are only about 50 pounds.
Pilot's quarters
SkyTeam 11 Capt. Roy Taylor flies outside the plane to get images of it from the air.
Several members of the media got to take flight in The Movie Memphis Belle on Monday.
Media seeing what it was like to aim the massive machine guns while jostling around in the sky.
View from about 1,300 feet above Baltimore
There was no roof in the radio room. Those who fly in the planes can poke their heads out to take a peek.
An enclosed view from the top of the plane.
Left: Volunteer Capt. Bob Hill; Right: Volunteer Capt. John Shuttleworth
Crew Chief John Eads explaining how to bucket the seat belts (that weren't there during World War II times) for those flying Monday.
Foot view of the pilots' area
View out of the nose turret.
Guns in the nose turret.
Up-close view from inside the nose turret.
This is the crawl space from the pilot's deck to get into the nose turret. It's about 3 feet high, so those getting in there have to crawl.
Under the pilot's deck. This is what the bombardier had to crawl under to get to the nose turret.
View from above the plane in an area that didn't have a roof.
Capt. John Shuttleworth, the co-pilot for the flight
Pilots working the gears
If you or your teen is moving into a dorm this Fall, check out this helpful guide to dorm room essentials from a former RA.
It's the outdoor grilling season and that means plenty of picnics and parties with lots of grilled goodies.
From the experts at Dana-Farber, tips on minimizing cancer risks from barbequed food.
Before taking that first juicy bite, there are a few things to know about barbequing safely.
All that sizzling and flipping on the gas or charcoal grill may also be cooking up cancer-causing chemicals, warn experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
And surprisingly, those chemicals have been linked to breast, stomach, prostate, and colon cancer, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
But Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, a Dana-Farber nutritionist, says that doesn't mean giving up those tasty summer time treats like burgers, steaks, and ribs.
"It's really about planning ahead and making wise choices," said Kennedy.
There are two risk factors to keep in mind.
First, research has shown that high-heat grilling can convert proteins in red meat, pork, poultry, and fish into heterocyclic amines (HCAs).
These chemicals have been linked to a number of cancers. "What happens is that the high temperature can change the shape of the protein structure in the meat so it becomes irritating in the body and is considered a carcinogenic chemical," explains Kennedy.
Another cancer-causing agent, called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is found in the smoke. PAHs form when fat and juices from meat products drip on the heat source.
As the smoke rises it can stick to the surface of the meat. ""That's where the main cancer causing compound occurs in grilling," says Kennedy. "So you want to reduce the exposure to that smoke."
How to lower the risk? Here are some tips:
Choose lean cuts of meat, instead of high-fat varieties such as ribs and sausage.
Trim all excess fat and remove skin.
When using marinades – thinner is better. Thicker marinades have a tendency to "char," possibly increasing exposure to carcinogenic compounds.
Look for marinades that contain vinegar and/or lemon. They actually create a protective barrier around the meat.
Limit time – limit exposure
Always thaw meat first. This also reduces the cooking time.
Partially cook meat and fish in a microwave for 60 to 90 seconds on high before grilling and then discard the juices. This will lower cooking time and reduce risk of cause smoke flare-ups.
Grilling techniques
Flip burgers often - once every minute for meat burgers – to help prevent burning or charring.
Place food at least six inches from heat source.
Create a barrier to prevent juices from spilling and producing harmful smoke. Try lining the grill with aluminum foil and poking holes, and cooking on cedar planks.
Plan ahead and choose wisely
Lean meats create less dripping and less smoke.
Choose smaller cuts of meat, like kabobs, as they take less time to cook.
Try grilling your favorite vegetables. They do not contain the protein that forms harmful HCAs.
Kennedy stresses if you love to barbeque – no need to panic. "People need to keep this in perspective," explains Kennedy. "If you're grilling and following the proper safety tips, the risk of getting cancer from grilling food is very low."
Watch a "How To Video" from Dana-Farber
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Pictures: UCF Knights vs. Houston Cougars
Check out pictures from the 2013 NCAA football game between the UCF Knights and the Houston Cougars at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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UCF vs. Houston( Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel / November 9, 2013 )
UCF kicker Shawn Moffitt shows little reaction, just a slight smile, after kicking a field goal during the University of Houston at UCF football game at Bright House Networks Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)


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If you don't own Civilization 5 yet, have heard good things about the Gods and Kings expansion, and have a steady Internet connection to play games on, then streaming service OnLive has a deal for you. It's offering the Civ 5 core game PlayPass for free when you buy Gods and Kings, essentially giving you the entire critically acclaimed title and its add-on for $29.99.
What you're buying here is the chance to play them on OnLive, however, which gives you the benefit of running the game as if you're on a high-end PC (even if you're on a Mac or a low-end PC), as long as you have an Internet connection with the bandwidth to stream it. As long as you've got the pipes for streaming HD video, this is the way to jump on the Civ 5 wagon, as the same deal on Steam will currently run you $60. OnLive says the door's closing on this one at the end of this week.
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Day 1--Well, you know me. Can't get enough of the blood and gore, so why not bring it into nature? Kigo--snow
Day 2--Sometimes grass can sound like hair, right? Kigo--wind
Day 3--So I have a fixation with hair? So what? I couldn't get the image out of my mind. Also. Rain could technically be a plant, right? No? Darn. Kigo--rain
Day 4--Well, if I'm going to go down, I might as well go down burning, right? This is right on the edge of not being a real haiku. Kigo--empty ravines
Day 5--Well, sorry this one sucks, but I'm pressed for time. Kigo--rainbow
Day 6--Hmmm. Kigo--spring
Day 7--Inspired by: Rose is in Bloom. Kigo--rose bloom
Day 8--Inspired by: Unfocused Galaxies. Kigo--water droplets
Day 9--Inspired by: Last summer. Kigo--pressed flowers?
Day 10--Inspired by: Naramata Sunset. Kigo--brush
Day 11--Inspired by: Lightning at Paradise. Kigo--purple skies
Day 12--Inspired by: Birdie. Kigo--melted snow
Day 13--I love building sand castles. But they always fall down in the end. Kigo--sand castles, wind
Day 14--Inspired by: Enchantment. Kigo--cactus
Day 15--Inspired by: Robert Frost (obviously) and There Is Always A Way. Kigo--branches
Day 16--Uh. It seemed like an appropriate connection? Kigo--water, warm milk
Day 17--Inspired by: The Fault in our Stars by John Green. Kigo--stars
Day 18--Turning the world upside down. Kigo--dragonfly
Day 19--Thought it was a pretty image. Kigo--water droplets
Day 20--Just an image that popped into my head while I was thinking about forest fires. Kigo--ash, snow
Day 21--Could NOT get this image out of my head. I love it. Kigo--tree trunks
Day 22--I don't quite know where I was going with this one. Kigo--stars
Day 23--Reminiscent of a poem I wrote a couple of months ago. Kigo--cloud
Day 24--I have decided that I'm going to have a HUGE koi pond when I have a house to myself. Kigo--rain
Day 25--I live near a lot of mountains, and this image has always fascinated me. Kigo--mountain
Day 26--Again, thinking about forest fires. Kigo--smoke
Day 27--Wrote this in reply to a haiku written by a friend. Kigo--pearl, moon
Day 28--If you've never had the chance to view an Aurora Borealis in person, you need to. They are so magnificent. Inspired by: Northern Lights, a view from Home. Kigo--winter's
Day 29--Had a bit of trouble with this one. Not sure if I like it or not. Inspired by: Small Magic Big Dreams. Kigo--droplet
Day 30--Hehe. Can anyone guess where the title is from? Kigo--bones?
Day 31--Sorry, my mind is a bit weird. Inspired by: Unoccupied. Kigo--fog, naked trees
PHEEEW! I'm kinda glad August is over now. Don't get me wrong, this was a blast, but took a lot out of me, inspiration wise. Enjoy!
I've received a DLD for this! I'm so wonderfully happy right now; honestly, I get so astonished each time I get a DLD. Thank you to `SilverInkblot who featured me! The article is here.


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From the Las Vegas Sun:
Less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl kicked off in Tampa, Pierre and Penn was plastered all over the front of ESPN's Web site, arguably America's top home page for sports fans.
After his dominating victory, St. Pierre was 30 minutes late to the postfight press conference so he could do an interview on "SportsCenter."
While official numbers have yet to be released, White said he expected UFC 94 to surpass both UFC 91 (Randy Couture-Brock Lesnar) and UFC 92 (The Ultimate 2008) as the top-selling pay-per-view event in the organization's history, with more than 1.3 million buys (which would top the 1.25 million pay-per-views that the Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao "Dream Match" in December generated).
The company's record of 1.05 million sales came when Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz squared off for the second time at UFC 66 in 2006.
Should Saturday's attendance number of 14,885 fans at the MGM Grand hold up, the event would become the highest-attended UFC fight in Las Vegas. Not too mention the $4.3 million live gate, would be good for sixth all-time.
"The casino was scrambling to add more seats," White said. "Other casinos were looking for tickets. This was the craziest event we've ever done, by far."
Adding further proof, the nearly 300,000 people who poured into Las Vegas for Super Bowl weekend had the opportunity to make prop bets for the first time on UFC fighters. One included the number of minutes completed by Penn and St. Pierre against the number of completions by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. (Throw in MMA female star Gina Carano appearing side-by-side with Bruce Lee in a Pepsi commercial during the Super Bowl and the weekend truly reached out to a new audience like never before).
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By TOM JAMES CNHI News Service
Kokomo Tribune
---- — INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and coach Chuck Pagano are in agreement — acquiring former Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson in a much-ballyhooed trade Wednesday evening was the right move at the right time for the franchise.
The Colts traded their first-round pick in next year's NFL draft to Cleveland for Richardson, who was the third overall pick in the 2012 draft. He has three years remaining in his original contract that he signed with the Browns prior to last season.
"Obviously we feel great about acquiring Trent. His resume speaks for itself even though it's a one-year glimpse [in the NFL]. You can go back and look at what this kid did in the [Southeastern Conference] for three years," Pagano explained Thursday.
"When you rush for 3,100 yards and 32 touchdowns and catch as many passes as he caught, you rush for 1,700 yards his last year at Alabama in the SEC, that's as close a thing to professional football as you can get on a collegiate level. We know what he brings to the table as a runner, as a pass-catcher, as a protector. We feel very excited to have Trent in the fold."
How excited? Pagano thought Grigson was joking when he initially broached the possibility of adding Richardson to the team.
"Any time you have an opportunity and a name like that pops up, No. 3 overall pick in the same draft as [quarterback] Andrew [Luck]. Right behind Andrew, RG [Robert Griffin III] ... obviously your ears perk up," Pagano said.
"There's a certain amount of excitement level. You're kind of like, 'Are you being serious? Are you messing with me on this deal?'"
GM Grigson certainly didn't flinch when the chance to make the deal presented itself. The wheels started turning on a possible trade began in earnest early this week.
"Probably two days ago, maybe even Monday. I'm really not quite sure right now. It was the last couple days," Grigson said when he was asked about the mechanics of the trade.
"I've known [Cleveland CEO] Joe [Banner] a long time. There was a player mentioned [for as possible trade]. And we went right to work on it and did our due diligence on the Colts' end and really liked the player. I've always liked the player and when it became a possibility, we had to at least investigate it."
So why make the deal? Easy. Indianapolis lost starting running back Vick Ballard to a torn anterior cruciate in his right knee during a non-contract drill in practice late last week. While Ahmad Bradshaw, Donald Brown and Kerwynn Williams are available, the chance to add a player with the talents of Richardson made the decision a relative easy one.
"He loves football. That's always a prerequisite for Chuck and myself and [team owner] Mr. [Jim] Irsay. We want people that love what they do. People that are good at what they do love what they do," Grigson said.
"In that respect, he's, I believe, very talented, naturally. He has the right body type, I feel, for his style as a runner and his style is what fits this offense."
Pagano agrees.
"This guy is a rolling ball of butcher knives. Ahmad [Bradshaw] is the same way. [Richardson] fits our system. He fits our scheme to a tee," he said. "It's huge. He's [23]. It's great. You got a great young quarterback and a great young runner. We got other good runners in there too. You add another piece to the puzzle.
"We're trying to build something special. We know we're trying to build a monster here and we're trying to build a program for sustained success for the long haul. So this gives you another opportunity to do that."
Will Richardson when the Colts play at San Francisco on Sunday? Of course.
"We did not bring him in here to, I guess, be the water boy on Sunday. He'll be ready to roll," Pagano said.
How much work will he get?
"As much as he can handle," Pagano said.
Richardson attracted a heavy media presence in the Indianapolis locker room Thursday.
The former Alabama standout couldn't wait to get started.
"Really excited. You got somebody like Ahmad Bradshaw back there. He's helping me with all the basics and stuff like that. You got [wide receiver] Reggie Wayne on the one side, you got [wide receiver] T. Y. Hilton, you got [quarterback] Andrew [Luck] and you got a good defense over there," Richardson said when asked about his first day with the team.
"[The Colts] gave up a first-round pick. That shows a lot of respect they have for me. Playing against these guys twice, once in the preseason, once in the regular, just seeing these guys and how they vibe around each other when they was on the sideline and just gelling together. Just being in the locker room for these couple hours, it's been a big change, a big 360. All these guys are having fun and they're enjoying life right now. They're happy to come to work and they're ready to go."
He's still getting over the suddeness of leaving Cleveland after only one full season with the team.
"It was a surprise. But at the same time, like I said, it's another chapter in my life and with that I'm going to have a chip on my shoulder. I am going to play football like I know how to play football. However it goes with the Browns, good luck to the Browns the rest of the season," Richardson said.


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If nothing else, this University of Louisville football team perseveres.
The defense is prone to lapses. There are holes in the secondary. The running game often sputters. Silly penalties come too often at the wrong juncture.
The team falls behind. The team lets foes catch up.
Yet one thing is paramount. U of L has won every game it has contested so far this season.
It's hard to argue with that.
But, oddly, it's still unclear how good — or not — this edition of the Cards is?
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Marvelous, cool Teddy B had his strangest game of the season.
In the first quarter, he was only 3/11. Despite that woeful completion %, he hit Devante Parker for 17 on a 3d & 7 from the Cards 28. Then he arced a beauty of a fifty yarder over the defense into the arms of Andrell Smith to set up the Cards first TD.
In the second quarter, he was slightly better percentage-wise, completing 6/11, still way under his 70% rate on the season. Plus he was picked deep in Cardinal territory.
Back on his feed after halftime, he was 7/9 in the 3d. But the offense stalled on its one scoring possession, settling for a John Wallace field goal. Then they went 3 & out.
In the 4th quarter, he was Teddy B. 8/10 for 200 yards. He had help when Damian Copeland laid out for a 51 yard completion. And when Devante Parker bobbled but nabbed one in time in the endzone. And when Parker caught a twenty yarder down the sideline. As fans yelled for the receiver to get out of bounds to stop the clock, Devante cut diagonally across the field, ending up with his second tally of the night to put the Cards up by a TD with 1:56 to play.
All in all, Louisville's star QB was 24/41 for a career high 416 yards and two touchdowns.
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I frankly don't recall the last time the Cards grabbed three interceptions in a single game? But it helped.
Calvin Pryor, Preston Brown each stole one. And Terrell Floyd's in overtime pretty much sealed the deal for the Cards.
Brown also had 13 tackles, the same as LB Keith Brown.
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Yet again, Louisville's special teams stunk. Really bad. Almost fatally.
Cincy started possessions at the Louisville 47 after a pitiful 34 yard punt, on the Louisville 48 after a 40 yard kick return and on its own 43. That was in the first half. (The drive commencing at U of L's 19 after an interception can't be blamed on special teams.)
In the second half the Bearcats started a drive on their own 46 after a 33 yard punt. Then after Parker's magnifico TD scamper, the one which should have sealed the deal for the Cardinals, Cincy ran the kickoff back 41 yards. Which provided a short field for Munchie Legaux. Three plays and 53 seconds later, the game was tied.
Kenny Carter is Louisville's Special Teams coach. He is not doing his job.
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Speaking of questionable coaching decisions, I must inquire. Yo, D Coordinator Vance Bedford, please explain why Stephan Robinson is not only playing way too much at corner, but actually started last night.
This, a week after he was burned twice by South Florida for scoring passes.
Last night, Robinson blew his coverage on Munchie's 22 yard completion that started its last, late scoring foray. Again, Robinson was the guy who failed to cover Damian Julian on the 26 yard TD pass.
Terrell Floyd played the position in OT, grabbing an interception. He's no prime time, but he is better than Robinson. Not sure what's going on with Andrew Johnson?
One last observation about the defense, which too often just takes drives off. Adrian Bushell is the ONLY senior on the depth chart.
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Louisville netted only 108 yards on the ground.
Much of the problem is the failure of the O Line to provide running lanes.
But it seems like Wright and Perry are starting to dance more in the backfield, instead of accelerating down field.
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And now to give credit where it's really due.
To the fans who weathered the dank elements and cheered the Cardinals to victory.
The announced crowd was 53,271, which was obviously tickets sold, not turnstile count. But there were 40,000 or so in the stands. And, stalwarts all, they stayed. And were loud.
Louisville fans seem to have kicked it up notch last week and this. It's a great sign.
Hats off the U of L's 12th man.
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Video: Allah Las – "Tell Me (What's On Your Mind)"
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Video: Ty Segall & White Fence ~ "Scissor People" // "I Am Not A Game"
Hair, The forthcoming collaborative LP from Ty Segall and Tim Presley's White Fence is one that has been receiving a great deal of play around here as of late. Combining two heroes of the contemporary garage rock world, the album transports us back in time with retro fuzzed guitar freak outs, muddy, distorted vocals, and catchy psych trips aplenty. The pair recently stopped by Room 205 to record live session and you can now check out two of the videos below. Hair comes out on April 26 via Drag City. You'll want to pick up a copy of this one.
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A three-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries, after being struck by a car around 8 p.m. on Friday, is expected to survive.
Police tell CBS 3 the incident, which happened at the Beaudoin Village apartment complex, appears to be nothing more than a tragic accident.
They said the child jumped out from between two parked cars, and the driver had little time to react. While the case remains under investigation, police said it does not appear the driver will face any charges.
CBS 3 media partner, Mass Live and The Republican, reported that the boy suffered a fractured skull, a collapsed lung, and rib and leg wounds as a result of the incident.
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What I saw on Monday night football was a boring game with a mechanical QB looking at the FG unit (even signalling it like a puppet) to save the day on every drive.
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The formula was simple: score a FG on most drives and keep the other side from scoring only about two TDs and the game is won. How terrible a game is that? That is the Ravens team circa 2013. They suck.
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Cooper, whose husband Ed Balls was a key Brownite, told Sky News' Murnaghan programme: "I think this is ... about a kind of politics that really is appalling, that we should never go back to.
"It is something that happened some years ago, but I think it's a sign of how much the Labour Party has changed, the very different climate, the very different way in which Ed Miliband is managing things and operating things now, that's a good thing.
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There are two weeks to go in the season. Everyone is fighting for playoff positioning. The Texans, Pats and Broncos are all wanting to win their last two games to avoid playing a first round game and to get home field for the second round.
The Giants and Bears, the defending Super Bowl Champs and a team that started off 7-1 are fighting to win both games to make the playoffs. Giants win both and they are in, one of those games is against the Ravens. With the Steelers loss on Sunday, Baltimore backed into the playoffs. Losers of 3 in a row, looking at playing a Giants team who is used to being in a win and in position.
That leads me to our Steelers..... We control our destiny. The ball is in Ben's hands. We do not have to hope someone loses to make the playoffs, all we have to do is win. That is it! Both of those games are in Heinz Field, both of those games are against teams Ben plays well against.
Do we face obstacles? Sure, we need some DBs to step up and play well. We will need the OL to control the Bengals defensive line, make some room for Dwyer and keep Ben up. However, if I told you at the beginning of the year, we win our last two games we will make the playoffs and possibly win the division, not many of you would have walked away from that scenario!
As for winning the division...... I am growing more confident by the week we will win it. Two weeks ago, I figure the Ravens were a bad team, but should be able to go into Washington and have Flacco throw the ball around on that defense. What happened? Cousins leads the Redskins on a last minute drive, makes a 2pt conversion, gets them to OT where the Ravens fall apart. They proceed to implode, fire Cameron (something that should have been done long ago, but not now, not in the middle of a losing streak) and then get creamed in Baltimore to the Broncos. This week, they are facing a Giants team needing a win to make the playoffs.... I am not a betting man, but if I were it is easy to see which team I would figure has the ability to bounce back best.
That leaves the Bengals..... Believe it or not, losing to the Cowboys last weekend might have helped us in the long run. If we win this weekend and Baltimore loses, then Cincinnati would still be able to make the playoffs by beating the Ravens in Ohio and having the Steelers lose to the Browns..... If we had won last weekend, and beat the Bengals next, it would be over, the Bengals would have been eliminated and would have nothing to play for the last week of the season. With the possiblity of getting into the playoffs, the Bengals might play inspired in the first half, jump up on the Ravens while watching the scoreboard hoping the Browns beat the Steelers. If both the Bengals and Steelers win, the Pittsburgh Steelers will win the AFC North!
Things are not as bleak as many experts are making them seem to be. Sure, we might have some problems, but if this team can get healthy on defense before the playoffs starts, what team would want to play them......
I will end with this..... After the Steelers won the Super Bowl against the Seahawks, I was looking forward to meeting Hines in Disney (as I was employed there at the time). Disney employees are instructed to not be fans or bother stars when they are on property, but we are all people and get excited seeing celebrities. After getting to say hi to Hines, I walked around a group of people with Steelers gear on (we were not in a public space, we were all waiting for the parade to start). I came up behind one person who was slightly bent over, I put my right hand on his shoulder, leaned in and said, "admit it, he were worried when Ben threw the pick in the 3rd." Now, I had no idea at all to whom I was speaking to, I just knew he had to be a Steelers fan and I want to get to talk to someone about the Steelers!
Well, this man stands up, turns around with this glow on his face. He extends his hand, looks me dead in the eye and says, "you didn't lose faith, did ya." I quickly took his hand and shook it, and even though I was much taller than he, I could not get over the size of his hand! I was stunned for a second, but eventually I got out, "it is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Bettis, but I have to admit, I was a bit nervous when that Seahawk was running down the sidelines." We were still shaking hands, he was laughing at what I was saying, and when I finished talking he told me, never lose faith.
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All across the Volunteer State, monuments, homes and exhibits showcase Tennessee's captivating history. Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens in McMinnville is no exception, as one of very few historic mansions from the 1890s in the state open to the public.
The full-time historic house museum celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2013. Since opening in 1993, the site has developed a unique form of interactive history for tour groups where guests are part of the action. They also offer daily guided tours, lunch at the Tea Room and a Victorian Gift Shop, with more than 3,000 items that could have been in the mansion in the 1890s.
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Poles take much pride in the variety of their sausages which number in the hundreds, if not thousands. Recipes vary by region and family. Juniper, so abundant in Poland, is the most popular smoking wood for sausages, hams and meats, giving them their characteristic taste. Contrary to popular belief, the word kiełbasa (kiełbasy pl.) does not refer only to the large smoked links commonly seen vacuum-packed in grocery stores. Kiełbasa is the generic word for sausage, so whether it's smoked or fresh or cured, a kielbasa will always have a modifier to describe just what kind of sausage it is, as you will see below.
1. Biała Kiełbasa - White Sausage
Biała kiełbasa (BEEYAH-wah keeyehw-BAH-sah) is fresh, uncooked and unsmoked sausage, made usually from pork shoulder and sometimes a little beef and veal, and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and marjoram, although this varies from family to family. It is boiled and browned or baked or even sautéed with onions. It is served hot or cold often with chrzan or ćwikła , with sauerkraut or noodles, and as a sandwich on rye bread. While eaten year-round, it is indispensable for Easter and Christmas, and in żurek soup on Easter morning.
Here is how to make Polish white sausage if you'd like to give it a try. It's not that difficult.
Here is how to make Polish white sausage if you'd like to give it a try. It's not that difficult.
2. Kabanosy - Hunter's Sausage
Kabanosy (kah-bah-NOH-sih) is the generic term for any thin stick sausage. They are usually made of pork, salt, pepper, garlic, allspice and sometimes caraway or crushed pepper for a spicy note (kabanosy pikantne). But they are also made with chicken (kabanosy z kury) or other meats according to the village's custom. They are smoked and dried for a firm texture, and eaten at room temperature as a snack or appetizer, and often taken on hiking or camping trips because they require no refrigeration, like many other dried sausages.
3. Kiełbaski Myśliwska - Hunter's Sausage
Kiełbaski myśliwska (keeyehw-BAH-skee mish-LEEF-skah) is a smoked and dried sausage made of pork with a touch of crushed juniper berries. Hunter's sausage gets its name because their lack of moisture makes them resistant to spoilage and the perfect food for hunters in the field.
4. Krupniok, Kiszka, Kaszanka - Blood Sausage
Krupniok (KRROOP-nyee-ohk) is a Silesian blood sausage that is dark and has more blood than barley (or variously, buckwheat groats - kasza). Its cousin, kiszka (KEESH-kah), also known as kaszanka (kah-SHAHN-kah), is lighter in color and has more barley or buckwheat. It was originally made to use up the scraps -- ears, snouts, organ meats -- after slaughtering a pig and was fleshed out with spices and barley or kasza. Today better cuts of meat are used. The mixture is cooked and then stuffed into the sterilized large intestine of a pig. It can be served at room temperature without further cooking or either grilled or panfried with onions.
Here is a recipe for kiszka.
Here is a recipe for kiszka.
5. Parówki - Frankfurters
Parówki (pah-RROOF-kee) are Polish frankfurters made of finely pureed seasoned meats that are lightly smoked. They can be boiled, grilled, panfried or served with a cold cut. When made with veal, they are known as parówki cielęce and when made with pork, they are known as parówki wieprzowe. Mini frankfurters are known as paróweczki and often seen on breakfast buffets at Polish hotels.
6. Serdelki - Jumbo Frankfurters
Serdelki (sehrr-DEL-kee) are classic Polish hot dogs made with, usually, natural casings stuffed with seasoned pork and veal that has been lightly smoked. They can be grilled, panfried, warmed in hot water and served on a bun or with sauerkraut and potatoes. My babcia ate these almost everyday just heated in boiling water and served on a plate with ket-chuck. That's the way she pronounced "ketchup." Gosh, I miss gramma.
7. Kiełbasa Weselna - Wedding Sausage
Piast Meats & Provisions, used with permission.
Kiełbasa weselna (keeyehw-BAH-sah veh-SEL-nah) or wedding sausage is a double-smoked pork sausage (hence its dark color) with a hint of garlic. It was typically served at weddings and other important events and to sober guests up before going home. It is meant to be served at room temperature as a snack or appetizer.
8. Kiełbasa Jałowcowa - Juniper Sausage
Kiełbasa jałowcowa (keeyehw-BAH-sah yah-vohv-TSOH-vah) is a semi-dry sausage made with pork and crushed juniper berries smoked heavily over juniper wood. It doesn't require refrigeration, and best when served at room temperature, making it ideal for picnics, hiking and other outdoor events.
9. Kiełbasa Czosnkowa - Garlic Sausage
Kiełbasa czosnkowa (keeyehw-BAH-sah choh-sin-KOH-vah) is literally "garlic sausage" and is made from cured pork, salt, black pepper, marjoram, and sometimes coriander and paprika, and liberal amounts of fresh garlic. It is simmered in hot water and then lightly smoked and is ideal for grilling, as a cold cut, with scrambled eggs or in stews like bigos.
10. Kiełbasa Krajana - Country Sausage
Kiełbasa krajana (keeyehw-BAH-sah krrai-AH-nah) is a double-smoked sausage made with chunks instead of ground pork in a thicker casing. It's great as a cold cut but also ideal for the grill.


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At this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Polyphony Digital and Toyota officially revealed the Toyota FT-1 Concept coupe. The new car will be featured in Gran Turismo 6 as free DLC, hitting virtual shelves on sometime today for all owners of the racing title.
Calty Design Research has worked with Toyota over the last 40 years, concepting some of the manufacturer's most cutting-edge vehicles, including the FT-1. As part of the design process, Calty approached Polyphony and asked the prestigious video game studio to recreate the concept digitally as part of the design studio's pitch to Toyota executives. Watching the concept car in the Gran Turismo game engine helped Toyota make the decision to build the concept model.After downloading the update, a unique seasonal event featuring the Toyota FT-1 will be made available in the game. If you are keen to keep the car you'll have to place bronze or higher in the FT-1 challenge at Laguna Seca. Drivers will also be able to purchase the vehicle from the Toyota dealership without having to complete the seasonal event.
"Thanks to the amazing capability of the Gran Turismo game engine, gamers can enjoy a very real simulation piloting the ultra-high performance FT-1 on the tracks it was designed to master," said Kevin Hunter, President of Calty Design Research.
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Fall home prep checklist
If you're at all like me, then you wait with bated breath for the changing of the seasons — from summer to fall, that is. I'll take changing leaves and pumpkin/squash over beach time any day. But going into fall isn't all hot chocolate and apple picking. There's plenty of preparation involved to make sure your home is in tip-top shape for the cooler weather.
So get your pens and paper ready — or fancy tablet — and get your fall prep checklist started.
Air conditioner maintenance/storage
Step 1: Remove the A/C from the window. It will be heavy, so don't drop it on your feet. And make sure you unplug it before doing so. Be careful not to spill any water that may be left over if you've used the A/C recently, warns Earth911.
Step 2: Clean the filter. If it's reusable, vacuum it first and then place under running water and gently scrub with a mild soap. Or if you're so inclined, Earth911 recommends treating your filter to an hour-long bath of equal parts vinegar and water. And don't forget to wipe down the external surface with the same water/vinegar solution or a nontoxic cleaning product.
Step 3: Find a cool, dry storage space. Try floor space near the window if you're tight on space. If you have a garage, Earth911 suggests placing your A/C on blocks. And make sure you keep the A/C upright. Apartment Therapy recommends storing it in its original box if you have it. If not, use a large garbage bag.
If you can't or won't store you A/C during the cold weather, it's a good idea to cover it to prolong its life and prevent drafts, according to Apartment Therapy.
Summer clothing storage
If you have loads of closet space and dressers in which to keep all your clothing all year-round, read no further. But if clothing space is limited (think Manhattan studio apartment), you may need to store you summer clothing. BrightNest also has you covered here. Some of its recommendations include:
- Clean your storage space, which may include empty drawers, storage bins and fabric storage bags.
- Make sure your summer clothes are clean before storing. BrightNest warns not to use starch on shirts, which will attract insects.
- Keep moths away with a small breathable bag (such as a cotton bag) of dried lavender in your storage containers.
- Your clothing should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Think the summer is a busy time for outdoor maintenance? Preparing your garden and lawn for fall can be a busy undertaking. But HGTV has got you covered. Here are some of its tips.
The landscape
Remove debris, which can include unsightly foliage and dried stems. You can also fill out the landscape with some new plants. Try trees, shrubs and perennials, including mums, asters and pansies. A cool-season vegetable garden is also an option. Consider planting lettuce, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, turnips and potatoes.
Container plants
Annuals: These technically last a year, but you can extend their lives by rotting the cuttings of annuals in water or a potting medium, such as vermiculite, perlite or soil-less potting mix.
Strip all but the top few leaves off the stem, keep the potting medium moist and keep plants out of direct sunlight. In a few weeks, the plants should develop a dense mass of roots. At this point, you can pot them and grow them as houseplants. (Note: This doesn't work with all annuals.)
Perennials: Transplant perennials from their containers directly into the garden. Trim their roots first, plant them in the ground and trim their top growth.
Herbs: You can either harvest and dry them or consider bring them indoors. But remember that herbs generally don't do too well inside unless they get a lot of natural or fluorescent light.
The shed
Clean your garden storage area, responsibly throw out old chemicals and make a list of what you'll need to buy before next spring. Take care your tools by rubbing metal surfaces with a light coating or oil, rubbing wooden tool handles with boiled linseed oil, and sharpening dull tools with a proper file.
Grill maintenance
No matter what type of grill you own — charcoal or gas — you will need to clean it one last time before it goes into hibernation. BrightNest has got your step-by-step instructions. Here's a brief rundown:
If you've got a gas grill:
- Check the hoses to make sure they don't have holes.
- Fire it up for 10 to 15 minutes to burn off any grease, without cooking anything.
- Let the grill cool down until it is warm, then clean out the remaining grease with a stiff wire brush and cloth scouring pad.
- Clean the burners and make sure they are not clogged with grease.
If you've got a charcoal grill:
- Clean out the debris at the bottom of the grill.
- Dump out the grease traps, which are usually an aluminum cup or aluminum tray underneath the firebox.
- Once a year, give the entire grill a bath with warm, soapy water. For best results, take the grill apart — if it's not too complicated — and wash the components individually.
Fall prep should not just be about storage and cleaning. The cooler weather also brings with it rich autumn colors and Halloween decor. Love pumpkin carving? Or not? Go the no-carve route.
If you're totally lost, just consult Martha's Halloween decorating ideas.
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Monthly Archive for July, 2012
Raptors' first flight: Photographer's show & tell
In an amazing series of images in multiple sets this year, Bay Area nature photographer Eric Dugan has captured nesting osprey in the North Bay. And in the past week, Eric caught the ultimate: first flight. Eric found the nest near Glen Cove and has tracked the osprey almost daily for months. Galleries of his […] [Read More]
Hetch Hetchy: Walking with the ghost of Muir
At the brink of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne, our first glimpse of Hetch Hetchy below set off sensations of awe, ghosts and thrills. In early evening, a thick sky and refracted light tinted the canyon with a muted opaque glow. The air was warm and humid. Our packs felt lighter than in days, […] [Read More]
S.F.'s dirty little secret: The Lake Merced cesspool
Once a prize jewel among the nation's cities, San Francisco's Lake Merced has deteriorated into a cesspool. The conditions are captured in this gallery of photos I took on Friday. Water quality, recreation access, fishing, boating, and the once-famous Boathouse Restaurant and Bar, resemble a gutter. That is because gutters are where the water comes […] [Read More]
Sturgeon YouTube video deleted, angler says he broke no laws
A fisherman from Van Nuys in Southern California, Viet Huynh, has claimed ownership of the controversial videos posted on YouTube.com that showed a threatened and protected green sturgeon being brought aboard by snares and kept aboard for at least five minutes. A series of three videos showed the encounter non-stop for about 15 minutes, but […] [Read More]
YouTube sturgeon videos expose poachers, force changes
These videos show: –Night fishing from a boat –Landing a large protected green sturgeon –Using snares that can harm it –Mishandling the fish on the boat –Keeping a protected species out of the water for at least five minutes –Apparently killing the fish, since it is never shown being released –[on the deck of the […] [Read More]


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While we're a little disappointed by the non-existence of OLED TVs at CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta, the list of new Blu-ray players is pretty impressive.
Among the most notable additions is Toshiba's first Blu-ray player, the BDX2000. Toshiba has included 1080p output at 24 frames per second on the Profile 2.0 player. It also has Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Sony, Yamaha, and NAD Electronics each added two Blu-ray players at the show. Also, there were a few that support digital media streaming, including the Sony BDP-N460, Sharp BD-HP52U, and LG BD390.
While the BD390 isn't new, LG did announce the addition of Vudu streaming, joining YouTube, CinemaNow, and Netflix streaming on the player.
The following is a sample of the Blu-ray players introduced at CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta.
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AMD/ATI Publishes GPU Documentation
ATI has released the complete 3D register reference guide for Radeon 6XX/7XX chips, greatly simplifying the work of the open source Radeon HD driver project
According to an announcement by AMD's Alexander Deucher on the xorg mailing list yesterday, AMD/ATI has followed up their promise of support for open source drivers and accordingly released the 3D documentation.
The information should lead to improvements in the stability and function range of free Radeon drivers. Whether documentation regarding special CPU features such as the parallel operation of Crossfire Hybrid and Puma Platform, or PowerXpress, (which switches from the powerful GPU to the energy saving chipset graphic when mobile), will also be released is still unclear.
Although video acceleration and improved graphic chips are already included in the partly proprietary ATI fglrx driver, patches for the popular Linux media player projects Xine, Mplayer or VideoLAN Client, necessary to take advantage of the acceleration, are as yet unavailable.
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Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.
Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.
New Trojan Targets Online Banking
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For the season he is averaging 12.6 ppg on 43.2% from the field (36.4 from 3), but his last 5 games he is putting up 18.6 ppg on 49.4% from the field and 47% from 3.
He has over 60 games of play-off experience and is a proven scorer off the bench.
Is his 7.6 million expiring deal more valuable just coming off the books, or would taking back longer term deal and a first round draft pick worth it? Could we even get a player and pick?
EDIT: I realise there is a Barbosa to the lakers trade thread, but wanted to get a little more discussion on weather the cap relief is better than a trade, or if there are other scenarios out there.


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AMD is preparing to announce three new FX processors on September 1, 2014 including models FX-8370, FX-8370E and FX-8320E. It is also stated that AMD will lower pricing of older FX processors and that there might be some new chipsets.Read more
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X2 proudly presents the Mirage gaming keyboard. Featuring a minimalistic design, great performance and top quality, this gaming keyboard has the feeling of a mechanical keyboard at half the price! Just the same as with a mechanical keyboard, the keys are removable and interchangeable.Read more
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Tesoro announces that the Tesoro Excalibur LED backlit mechanical keyboard is now available in North America. Named after the legendary sword of King Arthur, the Excalibur offers gamers the power of switchable N-Key Rollover(NKRO) for full- anti-ghosting functionality or USB 6 N-Key Rollover.Read more
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Read the full article here.
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Epic Games has revealed a video for its new anti-aliasing technique that was first used in its Infiltrator Tech Demo. Epic's AA solution is called Temporal AA, is supported by Unreal Engine 4.4, and promises to be among the best modern-day AA techniques.
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SanDisk Launches Affordable SanDisk Ultra II SSD
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Your first step in winter is safety. Your second step is staying both warm and dry. In days of yore winter meant wool and down. Today, it means warm and wicking fleece to manage both heat and sweat. Layer yourself top to bottom, inside to out with wicking and breathable fabrics.
1. Smartwool Hike Light Socks
2. Polar Buff
A Buff is a seamless tube of fabric that can be worn as a hat, a neck gaiter, a ski mask or balaclava. You may have seen contestants on Survivor using their Buffs in many different ways. A polar Buff has a band of microfleece at one end for extra warmth. It makes a great balaclava to cover the head, neck and chin. You can layer it under another hat. The Buff packs up very small. It is easy to carry one in your pocket, purse or pack to use when you really need it, and stow it once you have warmed up.
3. Polar Fleece Cap with Ear Flaps
When the temperature falls below 40F, I like to switch to a microfleece hat. It has to have ear coverings, as my ears get very cold. The L.L. Bean Wind Challenger Baseball Cap provides good coverage for the ears without looking like a hunting cap. I like having a bill to keep the sun and rain out of my eyes while walking. The microfleece insulates and the Windbloc stops the wind from penetrating, yet it is breathable so moisture is wicked away from your head. This hat also has a water-repellent coating. I like that it has a ponytail hole at the back. You can find similar models from REI, Lands End and other vendors.
4. Manzella Windstopper Silkweight Gloves
5. Quarter Zip Microfleece Top
Polyester microfleece is cozy and soft, yet wicks away moisture and insulates on the cold walking days. When the temperatures dive below 40F, I wear a microfleece pullover under my waterproof jacket as my insulating layer. The pullover does double duty at home, as I love to slip into a microfleece pullover after a winter walk.
6. REI Woodland Fleece Vest
For the really brutal days, you need an insulation layer between your shirt and your jacket. This vest insulates, yet is thin enough not to add bulk. The fleece provides warmth and has a water-repellent coating. Moisture can escape so you won't get clammy.
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7. Baselayer Top
Your base layer for cold walking must have high wicking capabilities and provide some insulation. One such choice is the REI Lightweight Crew Shirt (Buy Direct). I like that version because it has handwarming sleeves.
8. Baselayer Bottoms
When it gets really cold, your legs will also want insulation. Wear these wicking long johns under your walking pants. The REI Lightweight Long Underwear Bottoms (Buy Direct) fit snugly for ease of layering under your walking pants. But others may want the extra warmth of Smartwool versions (Compare Prices).
9. Stabilicers
Slip-on cleats for your shoes or boots. I keep a pair of these in my car throughout the winter for those times I have to trek on icy or snowy sidewalks. They slip on over your shoes or boots and slip off once you are safely inside.
10. Yaktrax Pro
Chains for your shoes. Keep these handy for trekking on icy or snowy sidewalks. They slip on over your shoes or boots and slip off once you are safely inside. Yaktrax uses coils rather than cleats or spikes. The Yaktrax Pro has a velcro strap across the top of the shoe for extra security.


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From the official press release:
New York, NY - We at Archie Comics are so excited about The Art of Archie: The Covers that in the coming weeks we'll be hosting FOUR signings at four different locations. The Art of Archie: The Covers is the follow up to the acclaimed The Art of Betty and Veronica, which was lauded by USA Today as one of the year's best graphic novels and received a Harvey Award nomination for Special Award for Excellence in Presentation.
The first signing takes place on Monday 11/4 at 7pm at Barnes & Noble in Paramus, NJ (765 N State Rt 17, Paramus, NJ 07652) with co-editors Victor Gorelick (Archie Comics Co-President/Editor-in-Chief) and Craig Yoe (Eisner award-winning comic book historian) who is this year's recipient of the Jerry Bails Award for Excellence in Comics Fandom at the Shel Dorf Awards.
On Thursday 11/7 at 7pm, Strand Books in NYC (828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003) will again host Gorelick and Yoe along with Archie fan-favorite artists Dan Parent (Kevin Keller) and Fernando Ruiz (Life with Archie) for another panel discussion/Q&A at the famed bookstore. A purchase of the art book is your ticket in to the event which is sure to be a lively and informative walk through Archie's 70-plus year history.
Gorelick and Yoe will sign at the City Center on Tuesday 11/12 at 7pm at Barnes & Noble in White Plains, NY (230 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601), which hosted a signing for last year's The Art of Betty and Veronica. This will be followed by a final signing at the Gardiner Manor Mall on Thursday 11/21 at 7pm at Barnes & Noble in Bay Shore, NY (842 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706).


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It seems that every year I find a player that I get super bullish on and this year that player is Chris Johnson. When Yonder Alonso hears about this, I'm sure he'll be heartbroken but I think a clean break is best and the only way to do that is to write about Johnson. Johnson has moved around a lot over the past two seasons but he seems to have found a home in Atlanta. Traded from Houston to Arizona in 2012, Johnson came to the Braves along with Justin Upton last offseason. It felt like he was kind of a throw in - someone to try and help replace the loss of Martin Prado - but he turned out to be much more. While he's not a particularly good third baseman, Johnson showed that his bat is legit and finished the year 5th in the majors in batting average.
Chris Johnson isn't a flashy player and, at a position filled with talent, he sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Batting average is often overlooked in fantasy baseball unless it's used to knock a player down. We always seem to focus on a player who does a lot of good things and add the caveat "but the batting average will kill you" (or some derivation thereof). What we seem to forget is that batting average is accounts for 20% of stats in most leagues and it's a skill just like hitting home runs and stealing bases. There is a push from a lot of analysts who don't believe batting average is a good indicator of a player's talent level because of the effects of luck and some other aspects but it's what many leagues use and players are able to control it somewhat (as much as runs and RBIs, if nothing else).
Johnson is a career .289 hitter who has shown the ability to post BABIPs that are consistently higher than league average. Last season, Johnson's BABIP was a career high .394 and while I wouldn't expect him to repeat that, his career BABIP is .361. An important note about BABIP and regression is to remember that player's don't necessarily regress to league average, rather to their own career average. According to Russell Carleton at Baseball Prospectus, BABIP stabilizes around 820 plate appearances. Chris Johnson has over 1800 career plate appearances so we can assume that he will continue to post high BABIP figures.
Johnson's high BABIPs are buoyed by a consistently strong batted ball profile. He has a career 24.9% line drive rate and it has increased each of the last three years, peaking at 27% in 2013. He also hits about a league average number of ground balls and while he's not a burner, ground balls are more likely to turn into hits than fly balls. In addition, Johnson does a nice job of using the whole field. His pull-center-opposite line is 38%/37%/24% for his career and last season was even more evenly distributed at 35%/36%/31%. Scouting departments do an amazing job and defenses are better positioned than ever before. It might not have a huge effect (I don't know the research), but I would assume a player like Johnson is difficult to plan against in this regard.
Last year, Chris Johnson showed a lot of improvement in his strikeout rate, slashing almost 4% off of his K%. Johnson is below average in terms of walk rate so it's important for him to limit strikeouts. I'm a little skeptical about the decrease in Ks as his swinging strike percentage actually increased and his contact rate decreased. One would think this would point to an improved batting eye but Johnson swung at more pitches out of the strike zone in 2013 than he did in 2012. While I believe Johnson will continue to hit for high averages, I could see his strikeout percentage coming back up a little.
Beyond his batting average, Johnson won't "wow" you with his other statistics but they are solid. He hit a career high 15 home runs in 2012 none of which were hit at Chase Field in Arizona. Despite adding about 10 feet to his home run and fly ball distance, Johnson's HR/FB rate dipped a little last year and he hit fewer fly balls than in 2012 leading to 12 home runs last season. Turner Field is a below average park for right handed power so we need to take into account but an uptick in his HR/FB could be in store and if he hits a few more fly balls, it's not out of the realm of possibility that he hits 20 home runs. I'm not betting on that, but I think 15 dingers is likely and I'd feel comfortable projecting him around 17.
The Braves lineup should be pretty strong again this year in terms of scoring runs but Johnson will bat down in the order and, with so many of the hitters in the lineup taking an all-or-nothing approach, he may not have as many opportunities for RBIs as we'd hope. There is a chance that he will bat 5th or 6th depending on what the team does with BJ Upton so if that's the case, I'd expect a few more ribbies from Johnson. He won't score many runs regardless of where he's hitting and he didn't steal a base last year.
I think a .280 average with 15-17 home runs, 70 RBIs and 50 runs is very doable for Johnson this season and will provide a nice return on investment for owners that draft him. He's currently being ranked around 20-22 among third baseman by most sites. I don't necessarily disagree with this ranking but I think there's a strong chance that Johnson outperforms it. If you're waiting to draft a third baseman in a deep league or play with corner infielders, Johnson is definitely a guy to keep in your back pocket. Also, I love him in NL only leagues because of his safety and potential.
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All statistics courtesy of FanGraphs, Baseball Reference and ESPN Home Run Tracker.
You can follow Zack on Twitter at @FantasyNinja8.


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Meet Bud, a five month old Shepherd and Rottweiler mix. Bud is a lively guy and when you are around him there will never be a dull moment! Bud bounces from on fun activity to the next and never skips a beat. He has a passion for anything that squeaks or tastes like bacon.
Bud is very friendly and greets everyone he meets with his infectiously joyful puppy grin. He is still very young though, so he will need a family that has the time and patience to teach him all his puppy manners. Did you know that many local trainers offer discounts to RVSPCA alumni?
Bud has been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Come and meet him at the Roanoke valley SPCA today! You may end up running out the door with your new furry, four-legged copilot, off to your next adventure together!
The Virginia Tech Marching Virginians are looking forward to a new building.
The Virginia Tech Marching Virginians are looking forward to a new building.