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SB Nation Philly: All Posts by Michael Jones http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png 2014-08-20T10:00:06-04:00 http://philly.sbnation.com/authors/michael-jones/rss 2014-08-20T10:00:06-04:00 2014-08-20T10:00:06-04:00 Quotables: J.J. Watt wants an extension, Nick Collins retires from NFL
One of the league's most feared defenders doesn't feel any pressure to get a deal done right away, while elsewhere the 49ers and one of its top playmakers are moving toward a resolution in their own contract talks.

"I sure as heck hope we can make something happen."

-Texans DE J.J. Watt, on a potential contract extension

J.J. Watt loves playing football, so much so that he wouldn't consider holding out for a new contract with the Houston Texans at this point. Despite being due for a big payday in the near future after being the 2012 Defensive Player of the Year, he remains focused on putting together another strong season instead of worrying about numbers.

Speaking with the Houston Chronicle on Tuesday, Watt reiterated that he loves the Texans organization and has full confidence that a deal will be worked out in due time. The fourth-year defensive end has already earned two First Team All-Pro bids and notched an NFL-best 20.5 sacks in 2012. It's safe to say the Texans want to ensure he stays for the long haul as well.

"There is progress."

-NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, on Michael Crabtree's contract status with the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have a number of contracts to take a look at this offseason, including that of Alex Boone, Vernon Davis and even head coach Jim Harbaugh. On Tuesday, the 49ers officially inked Glenn Dorsey to a two-year extension and have made progress on a deal with wide receiver Michael Crabtree.

The sixth-year playmaker out of Texas Tech is due a total of $4.77 million in 2014 in the final year of his rookie contract that netted him $32 million total. An extension could prove tricky since he returned from a torn Achilles last season to average 56.8 yards per game on 3.8 receptions. Still, Crabtree is the top wideout for Colin Kaepernick, and both sides should find a middle ground soon enough.

"The Texans are terrible."

-Anonymous Broncos player

Normally, an NFL preseason game doesn't have a story line that's worth paying much attention to. But when one player on the Denver Broncos decided to call out the entire Texans squad, the exhibition game became a bit more intriguing.

On Aug. 23, the two teams will square off in the Mile High City with the defending AFC Champions being the favorites by over a touchdown, according to OddsShark. Given that the Texans were the worst team in the NFL last season and have yet to really address the quarterback position with an impact player, the Broncos player likely has good reason for making such a statement.

"He needs the work, learning the new system."

-Browns head coach Mike Pettine, on WR Josh Gordon

Even though he's facing a possible lengthy suspension stemming from numerous off-the-field issues, Cleveland Browns wideout Josh Gordon still needs to put the time and effort into his craft as if he's going to contribute all season long.

When head coach Mike Pettine spoke with reporters, he wasn't shy about letting it be known that he expected more from his All-Pro receiver, even in the face of league discipline. Quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel struggled with accuracy, going just 9-for-22 combined in a loss to Washington's professional football team on Aug. 18. Their challenges in hitting Gordon and other receivers in stride could have contributed to his lack of focus.

"I'm officially announced my retirement from the #NFL."

-Now former Packers CB Nick Collins

The Green Bay Packers got confirmation of what was already feared when cornerback Nick Collins officially retired from the NFL on Tuesday. In 2011, his seventh year, Collins sustained a neck injury while attempting to make a tackle that caused him to be carted off the field while facing the Carolina Panthers. At the time, it was thought to be a career-threatening injury, and Collins recently confirmed as much.

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"I thought the (Houston) defense totally kicked our butt."

-Broncos QB Peyton Manning, on the Broncos' joint practice with Texans

Peyton Manning demands a lot of his teammates, and on Tuesday as reported by the Denver Post, he wasn't afraid to speak his mind when they fell short of expectations. In joint practices with the Texans, the Broncos got beat on day 1, and it didn't sit well with the future Hall-of-Famer. Despite the workouts being part of the exhibition season, he wants to see more from his group, especially with the Super Bowl being within reach in a wide open AFC in 2014.

"I guess people are worried about it. I'm not worried about it. I think he's going to be a really good player for us."

-Raiders head coach Dennis Allen, on LB Khalil Mack

The hot topic in the Bay Area as it relates to the Oakland Raiders is the development of first-round pick Khalil Mack and whether he'll be able to contribute early on. According to Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, defensive coordinator Jason Tarver believes there's improvement through the preseason to this point. Mack made fewer mistakes in Week 2 of the preseason as opposed to in his first NFL game.
 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/20/6046909/nfl-quotables-jj-watt-josh-gordon-peyton-manning Michael Jones 2014-08-17T13:00:04-04:00 2014-08-17T13:00:04-04:00 How to watch Broncos vs. 49ers 2014 online, TV schedule, radio and more
The teams will christen Levi's Stadium in the first NFL game at the Niners' new home.

The San Francisco 49ers will christen Levi's Stadium on Sunday when they host the defending AFC champion Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. The new state-of-the-art venue has already hosted an MLS game, but its first NFL action will feature one of the more intriguing contests of the preseason schedule thus far.

More on the matchup: The main draw is the quarterback battle between Peyton Manning and Colin Kaepernick. Both signal callers are the central components for their respective team's potential success, yet feature entirely different styles of play. Manning is a traditional pocket passer while Kaepernick possesses the ability to use his legs to extend plays.

Beyond the quarterbacks, both teams boast two of the NFL's most talented rosters, but also have some question marks heading into 2014.

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For Denver, a few new faces on the defensive side of the ball will set out to show whether they'll be the catalysts for a repeat trip to the Super Bowl. Aqib Talib and DeMarcus Ware headline the defensive unit for the Broncos and hope to improve the passing defense, which ranked 27th in the league in yards allowed a season ago.

In addition, they'll have to overcome the shin injury to linebacker Danny Trevathan, who suffered a fracture on Aug. 12 and will miss four to eight weeks of action.

The 49ers' immediate challenge will be finding continuity among the offensive line given Alex Boone's holdout from training camp. The third-ranked rushing attack from 2013 will also be tested given the season-ending injury to Kendall Hunter.

The defense, which ranked third in points allowed last season, has to overcome Aldon Smith's likely suspension and injuries to Glenn Dorsey and Ian Williams, among others.

The 49ers hope to get over the hump after three straight trips to the NFC Championship under Jim Harbaugh saw them miss prime opportunities to win it all. The window for Harbaugh to finish the job and lift the Lombardi Trophy won't get much bigger than it is now.

Both teams' journeys for NFL glory begin with the preseason, and putting together a roster of the 53 best players for their club is the priority. The hope in the second preseason game is that fans will get to see the No. 1 players from each team go head-to-head for multiple series.

Game Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. ET, Levi's Stadium, San Francisco, Calif.

TV schedule and distribution map: NFL Network; 506 Sports

49ers blog: Niners Nation / Follow Niners Nation on Twitter

Broncos blog: Mile High Report / Follow Mile High Report on Twitter

Radio schedule: Denver: 850 AM KOA, 103.5 FM The Fox; San Francisco: KNBR 680/1050, KSAN 107.7 The Bone

Watch Online: Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required). NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/17/5996813/49ers-broncos-2014-online-streaming-tv-schedule-radio Michael Jones 2014-08-16T10:00:04-04:00 2014-08-16T10:00:04-04:00 How to watch Packers vs. Rams 2014 online, TV schedule, radio and more
Rams quarterback Sam Bradford will return to action for the first time since suffering a season-ending ACL tear last October.

The St. Louis Rams will prepare for the grind of playing in the NFC West with an early preseason test against the NFC North's Green Bay Packers at Edward Jones Dome on Saturday. Both teams have playoff aspirations and have to navigate difficult divisions in order to get there.

Last season, the Pack finished with a disappointing 8-7-1 record, which preceded an early exit in the Wild Card round of the playoffs at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. This time around, a division title and deep run in the playoffs is well within reach.

The Rams will have a tall order just to make the playoffs after finishing 2013 at 7-9. They have the misfortune of playing in the same division as three perennial playoff contenders in the NFL's deepest division: the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals.

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More on the matchup: The wide receivers of both squads have some intrigue for far different reasons. The Rams need someone among the group to step up and be a go-to target for Sam Bradford as he works his way back from season-ending ACL surgery last October.

St. Louis ranked 27th in passing yards, and tight end Jared Cook led the team in receiving yards with 671. This time around, Brian Quick, Tavon Austin and newcomer Kenny Britt are the three who need to help Bradford spread the ball around and open up the passing game more. In particular, Austin may be on the clock after being selected in the first round in 2013, as Rams legend Torry Holt pointed out on Tuesday.

The Packers, meanwhile, boast playmakers Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson on the outside. In addition, Jarrett Boykin and Davante Adams give what head coach Mike McCarthy has labeled as exceptional depth to the corps. Given that it's a preseason game, the Pack should have plenty of opportunities to validate his claim. The Packers' offense will also have to adjust after losing Don Barclay for the season with an ACL injury.

Game Date/Time and Location: Saturday, Aug. 16, 4 p.m. ET, Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Mo.

TV schedule and distribution map: NFL Network; 506 Sports

Rams blog: Turf Show Times / Follow Turf Show Times on Twitter

Packers blog: Acme Packing Company / Follow Acme Packing Company on Twitter

Radio schedule: Green Bay: WTMJ 620 AM; St. Louis: 101 ESPN

Watch Online: Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required). NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/16/6003571/rams-packers-2014-online-streaming-tv-schedule-radio Michael Jones 2014-08-13T08:00:03-04:00 2014-08-13T08:00:03-04:00 Quotables: Seahawks call Marshawn Lynch accusations 'bogus'
The Seahawks were quick to back up their star running back, while Donovan McNabb had harsh words for the Jets quarterback plans.

"We are comfortable these accusations are bogus."

-Seattle Seahawks, on investigation involving Marshawn Lynch

The Seattle Seahawks stood by their superstar running back Marshawn Lynch on Tuesday when the team released a statement that labeled accusations of alleged assault untrue.

Lynch is the subject of an investigation by the Bellvue (Wash.) Police Department regarding a personal property damage claim in addition to alleged assault. It didn't take long for Seattle to stand with Lynch on this one, and it appears no discipline for being named is imminent.

"The Jets tried this whole garbage with Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez and it got them nowhere."

-Donovan McNabb, on the Jets' Wildcat offense

The New York Jets will likely employ Michael Vick as a change-of-pace quarterback behind Geno Smith, and Donovan McNabb isn't a fan of this development.

The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback feels strongly that offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's offense will look much like the Eagles unit of 2009. That means Vick will be relegated to backup duty and will only be a small piece of the offensive puzzle in New York, and McNabb says that's not good for either player. Per the New York Daily News:

"In the situation now, I think it takes away from what Geno Smith can do. It's a maturity process for him to try to develop into an NFL quarterback. Now you're taking him off the field or splitting him wide to bring in a 34-year-old quarterback? To do what? I understand the 'wow' effect, but it's not a good thing for either quarterback."

"It would make a beautiful stadium."

-Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, on L.A. stadium model

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has never been shy with the media, and that proved true on Tuesday during the Oakland Raiders-Cowboys joint practice in Oxnard, Calif. When pressed about the model that Hollywood mogul Michael Ovitz proposed for a Los Angeles Stadium, Jones approved and thought it was a viable option for fellow owner Mark Davis' team, per Jason La Canfora.

La Canfora notes that Jones likes L.A. for a reason; a greater amount of revenue sharing among NFL owners:

Jones is among the owners who continue to speak regularly about the importance of getting a team to LA -- imagine spinning one of the league's bottom three revenue generators into a top-five earner for the shared revenue pie? -- and don't expect that to change anytime soon. He looked comfortable as ever in the salesman role, and no doubt Davis loves having him as his wingman, doing the talking for him.

"For me to say he's not going to would probably be inaccurate."

-Jags head coach Gus Bradley, on whether Blake Bortles will get first-team reps

Even thought Chad Henne still owns the starting job at quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie Blake Bortles seems to be closing fast, as head coach Gus Bradley indicated on Tuesday.

The Jaguars have been steadfast in their plans to wait until Bortles is ready before playing him. Given his recent strides in the right direction, that time may be nearing. Bradley went on to say that that he's trending in the right direction.

"Tavon Austin has been very quiet this camp. He was quiet the other night, and for a guy picked eighth overall, it's bothering me that he's been so quiet."

-Former Rams WR Torry Holt, on Tavon Austin

The St. Louis Rams have a crop of young wide receivers who each have something to prove, and NFL legend Torry Holt believes that 2013 first-round pick Tavon Austin is in that category.

In a wide-ranging radio interview, Holt explained that Austin should be making bigger plays on offense than he currently is and that first-rounders need to contribute beyond special teams, even early. It's not unlike the situation the Rams find themselves in with respect to the other two top wideouts on the roster in Kenny Britt and Brian Quick.

Britt spent a tumultuous time with the Tennessee Titans and showed flashes of being a standout before incidents off the field cut his time there short. Quick is another early-round selection (Round 2, pick 33, 2012) who has to show more in order to get Holt's blessing.
 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/13/5997261/quotables-seahawks-marshawn-lynch-accusations Michael Jones 2014-08-09T12:00:03-04:00 2014-08-09T12:00:03-04:00 Browns vs. Lions 2014: How to watch online, TV schedule, radio and more
This isn't just any NFL game. It's time for Johnny Football.

Johnny Manziel mania will begin on Saturday when the Cleveland Browns travel to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions for the teams' first preseason action of 2014.

More on the matchup: The biggest question mark of the game is whether Manziel shows any signs of being ready to start Week 1. In order to do that, he'll have to make plays and show he can avoid the type of mistakes typical of a rookie quarterback. Though the defense won't show much, the speed of the game will test him early on.

Similarly, Brian Hoyer has to do enough to maintain his status as the starter. If he falters, it will open the door for a bigger controversy than already exists. Outside of the quarterback position, the Browns have an entire team to put together.

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With the Lions, there are few surprises heading into the matchup since both sides of the ball feature playmaking veterans poised to make good on aspirations to become a playoff team. That journey begins on Saturday, and from top to bottom their focus is likely on building a winning infrastructure under new head coach Jim Caldwell.

Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush headline the offense. Newcomer Golden Tate should help open things up for Megatron and give the unit more firepower.

On defense, Ndamukong Suh leads a front seven that managed 33 sacks a season ago and ranked sixth in rushing yards allowed. First-year defensive coordinator Teryl Austin will try to build some continuity with the talented group.

Game Date/Time and Location: Saturday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. ET, Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.

TV schedule and distribution map: NFL Network; The506.com

Lions blog: Pride of Detroit / Follow Pride of Detroit on Twitter

Browns blog: Dawgs by Nature / Follow Dawgs by Nature on Twitter

Radio schedule: Cleveland: WKNR-850; Detroit: 97.1 WXYT The Ticket

Watch Online: Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required). NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/9/5973775/lions-browns-2014-online-streaming-tv-schedule-radio Michael Jones 2014-08-08T13:00:03-04:00 2014-08-08T13:00:03-04:00 How to watch Saints vs. Rams 2014 online, TV schedule, radio and more
Gregg Williams will return to St. Louis, and his influence over a young, talented group will be on display Friday against a dynamic offense.

The St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints are set to do battle on Friday night to open up preseason action for both teams. The pair last met a season ago on Dec. 15, when the Rams upset the Saints during the regular season, 27-16. What made the home win even more impressive was that St. Louis was without lead signal caller Sam Bradford, who suffered a torn ACL on Oct. 20.

More on the matchup: The Rams will again be without Bradford, which means Shaun Hill will likely take the first-team reps. On the other side of the ball, second-year linebacker Alec Ogletree could see more opportunities to rush the quarterback. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will have all sorts of eyes on his unit as he returns to the Midwest. His new squad has a boatload of talent, led by defensive ends Chris Long and Robert Quinn.

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What will head coach Jeff Fisher have in store on offense? Running back Zac Stacy will have to adjust to teams game-planning for him after a breakout rookie campaign in 2013, but when Bradford returns he should have some more freedom out of the backfield. Fans will get a glimpse of how the Rams' balance looks on offense early on.

The Saints come into the preseason with veterans in several key positions, starting with Drew Brees at the helm. He'll be flanked on the outside by Marques Colston, who will give him a reliable target in the passing game. Perhaps the biggest playmaker on the field for New Orleans is tight end Jimmy Graham, who inked a four-year, $40 million contract in July.

But the preseason will feature fewer stars and more intrigue, like the battle at center between Jonathan Goodwin and Tim Lelito.

The defense got some reinforcements during the offseason when the front office added safety Jairus Byrd and cornerback Champ Bailey. Both moves should bolster a secondary that ranked No. 2 in passing yards allowed and fourth in points yielded. Where they struggled most was causing turnovers, where they ranked No. 24. Bailey and Byrd should each have a role in improving that area.

Game Date/Time and Location: Friday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. ET at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Mo.

TV schedule and distribution map: NFL Network; The506.com

Live coverage and updates:

Rams blog: Turf Show Times / Follow Turf Show Times on Twitter

Saints blog: Canal Street Chronicles / Follow Canal Street Chronicles on Twitter

Radio schedule: New Orleans: WWL 870 / 105.3; St. Louis: 101 ESPN

Watch Online: Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required). NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/8/8/5973435/rams-saints-2014-online-streaming-tv-schedule-radio Michael Jones 2014-08-06T07:30:03-04:00 2014-08-06T07:30:03-04:00 Quotables: Martellus Bennett body slams teammate, Packers lose Don Barclay for season
Chicago's lead tight end may have some maturity issues. Elsewhere in the NFC North, the Packers got some devastating news that could have a major impact on offense.

"He can play slot, he can play right, he can play left. I think that gives the Patriots a lot of flexibility."

-- NFL analyst Rodney Harrison on CB Darrelle Revis

As the New England Patriots prepare for their preseason opener, newcomer Darrelle Revis is eyeing a fresh start under head coach Bill Belichick.

Though there are other big names at the cornerback position aside from Revis Island in Richard Sherman, Patrick Peterson and Joe Haden, Harrison thinks the All-Pro is still the best in the game because of his versatility.

Wherever he plays this season, he'll be relied upon to match up against the opponent's best receiver on a nightly basis.

"That's up to Coach Smith. I just follow the orders and go out there and do my job."

-- Falcons QB Matt Ryan on whether WR Julio Jones will play vs. Dolphins

After injuring his right foot last season, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will likely return to the field at some point in the preseason to prepare for the 2014 campaign.

But head coach Mike Smith gave no indication in a conversation with ESPN when that would be. Matt Ryan echoed the same sentiment when asked about the matter, and will be one of the primary beneficiaries of his return to form.

Jones is reportedly 100 percent healthy and just as explosive as he was before suffering the foot fracture.

"He adds a ton of value to this line. You typically don't get a sixth guy that can play that many positions and has had that much experience with 20 games or started. That will be a big one if he's down."

-- Packers OL Josh Sitton on OL Don Barclay

The Green Bay Packers got some bad news on Tuesday as Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported that offensive lineman Don Barclay suffered a torn ACL and will likely miss the entire 2014 season.

The development is especially troubling since Barclay can play any position on the line and was slated to be the primary backup at both guard positions. Youngsters Derek Sherrod and Lane Taylor will likely share the duties as backups moving forward.

"Every single play I'm scratching and fighting for everything."

-- Bears TE Martellus Bennett

The Chicago Bears announced on Tuesday that tight end Martellus Bennett would be suspended for an indefinite length of time due to an on-field scuffle with rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller.

The 2014 first-round selection brought Bennett to the ground with an arm tackle that he took exception to. At that point, Bennett threw Fuller to the ground and caused a minor scrum among teammates. In the end, Bennett suffered the consequences.

The situation may have been brewing longer than one practice. According to multiple reports, Bennett has had a lackluster approach toward training camp practices. His teammates have noticed, and it's causing a bit of dissension. The incident on Tuesday was the last straw as far as the Bears were concerned.

Via the Chicago Tribune (subscription required):

"Every single play I'm scratching and fighting for everything," Bennett said. "Same way I play every single day. I play hard. I go hard every single day. I'm probably one of the most violent people on the field."

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From watching key veterans walk to dealing with unhappy players wanting extensions, John Dorsey has his work cut out for him this time of year.

It's not every offseason that a team lets their most talented cornerback and starting left tackle walk. But the Kansas City Chiefs have stared down some difficult decisions this offseason in the name of some much needed contract extensions and salary cap space.

When the Chiefs parted ways with Brandon Flowers and Branden Albert, it demonstrated general manager John Dorsey's willingness to make difficult sacrifices. In order to secure key players, he had to let longtime valuable veterans walk. Those players -- Jamaal Charles, Alex Smith, Justin Houston -- will hopefully carry the Chiefs toward a successfull future. The question is: at what cost?

Watching veterans walk

The importance of the left tackle position can't be overstated. There's a reason teams spend major dollars securing the bookends of an offensive line, ensuring protection for their greatest investment: the quarterback.

  Branden Albert/Kyle Terada, USA Today Sports

When the Chiefs let Albert walk to the Miami Dolphins this offseason, it was a significant chance for Dorsey to take. He'd set up such a move by selecting Eric Fisher at No. 1 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, but Fisher's rookie year was marred by inconsistent play and nagging injuries. Over the last six seasons, Albert started 83 of 85 games, made the Pro Bowl, and was still playing at a high level at the age of 29.

Flowers presented the same scenario for the Chiefs. A couple of promising youngsters were in house, but Flowers, like Albert, was the consistent veteran the team could count on. While Flowers' performance dipped in 2013, he was still the greatest certainty at the position before he was cut. Yet by cutting him the savings were substantial; the Chiefs saved $7 million.

Overall, the team lost a significant number of veterans to free agency, and it was hard for fans to watch them leave. Here's a look at the players the Chiefs lost and the money they commanded in the open market:

 Name	 Position	 New Team	 Contract / Years

 Branden Albert	 LT	 Miami Dolphins	 5 years, $47M

 Tyson Jackson	 DE	 Atlanta Falcons	 5 years, $25M

 John Asamoah	 G	 Atlanta Falcons	 5 years, $22.5M

 Geoff Schwartz	 RT	 New York Giants	 4 years, $16.8M

 Dexter McCluster	 WR	 Tennessee Titans	 3 years, $9M

 Brandon Flowers	 CB	 San Diego Chargers	 1 year, $3M

*Data via Spotrac

That's an average dollar amount of $4.85 million per year for each player. What that equates to is just over $9 million in available cap space for the Chiefs.

Extensions aplenty

John Dorsey already took care of the team's top priority: extending Jamaal Charles. Charles was reportedly going to hold out of training camp, but both sides quickly struck a deal that will pay the Pro Bowl running back $8.3 million this year instead of $3.9 million.

With Charles' deal out of the way, it still leaves two pending decisions for Dorsey to stare down. After the Charles' extension, the Chiefs now have $5,259,628 million in cap room for 2014, a bit less wiggle room for Dorsey to figure things out for Houston and Smith.

Houston's best days are ahead of him, and he will be the anchor to the team's pass rush for years to come

Houston is likely next up on the list. The Pro Bowl linebacker is in the prime of his career and is a playmaker in all facets of the game. After coming into the league as a pass rusher with questionable work ethic and character, Houston has turned the corner into a complete package on defense, an impact player with 11 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in just 11 games in 2013.

Kansas City is on the hook for only 1.4 million for Houston's services in 2014, a travesty for a player who totaled 26.5 sacks over his last 32 games. Houston's best days are ahead of him, and he will be the anchor to the team's pass rush for years to come as Tamba Hali gets older.

The good news is that Houston is in camp for the Chiefs. It's just a matter of Dorsey figuring out how to weave Houston's raise in with the others.

Photo credit: Rob Carr/Getty Images

That leaves Alex Smith. The Chiefs' quarterback deserves a deal worthy of a franchise signal-caller after helping the Chiefs make the playoffs just one year after picking first in the draft. He's scheduled to make $7.5 million in the final year of a three-year, $25.25 million contract.

Smith is often overlooked on lists of the NFL's top quarterbacks, but Smith ranks fourth among quarterbacks with at least 30 starts since 2011 in wins (30, tied with Andy Dalton and Joe Flacco) and posted a 92.5 rating during that stretch.

Though Charles made the highlight reel most often, Smith was the backbone of the team, as Adam Shein of NFL.com points out:

"You can be in position to win a championship with Alex Smith under center. His accuracy, his leadership, his production and his poise led Kansas City to the playoffs last season, his first with the Chiefs. Smith joined a team that was a mess -- the absolute worst in the league -- and teamed up with Reid to immediately turn it around. This cannot be pooh-poohed.

"Jamaal Charles was the best player on the Chiefs last year. The defense -- which featured five Pro Bowl players -- was loaded. Alex Smith was the MVP."

The Chiefs have a leader who can take them to a deep run in the playoffs. Dorsey has to find a way to make him believe they want him there long-term while maintaining enough talent (i.e. enough money) around him to keep him.

What it all means

One of the reasons that getting these extensions right is because they are not the only ones. When the dust settles on new contracts for Charles, Houston and Smith, another wave of players will be waiting their turn after the 2014 season: namely another handful of impact players like Dontari Poe, Eric Berry and Derrick Johnson. They're each important players who will want fair market value for their services.

It sounds like a vicious cycle, but it's just the life of an NFL GM. We'll know soon whether Dorsey's up for the task.
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The scholarship shall enable advanced graduate students and young scientists to pursue part of their master's, doctoral or post-doctoral research in a specific research project at German universities, archives, libraries or research institutes.
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Who's ready for some Brazilian on Brazilian action?
Lightweight Justin Salas has dropped out of his upcoming UFC on FX 7 bout against Edson Barboza after suffering an undisclosed training injury.
Stepping in for Salas will be unbeaten Braazilian newcomer Lucas Martins for the upcoming event at the Geraldo Jose de Almeida Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, later this month (Jan. 19, 2013).
Hailing from Minas Gerais, Brazil, Martins sports a spotless 11-0 professional record despite only being a professional fighter for 15 months. The 24-year old fighter out of the Chute Boxe gym went 9-0 this past year, including two wins in the last month with 43 second submission over Thiago Sampaio and a second round head kick knockout over previously unbeaten Oberdan Vieira Tenorio.
Barboza will look to rebound from the first loss of his career, a shocking first round TKO upset at the hands of former WEC champion Jamie Varner at UFC 146. The exciting striker will be looking to not only bounce back but build some buzz about his future prospects again.
UFC on FX 7 will be headlined by a middleweight showdown between Brazilian veteran Vitor Belfort and England's Michael Bisping, which could very well decide the next challenger for Anderson Silva. Check out all the latest rumors and line-up changes here.


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2003 Fall/Winter Volume No. 2
The Truth and the Benefits of Taking Care of Customers
I am very lucky to work in a business I've loved for twenty years. It has given me a unique window on the world, and it continues to fill me with moments of gratitude and pride.
Some of the best times in my life have been spent driving around meeting customers in their businesses and homes. I've enjoyed listening and finding ways to improve things that would help you become more successful. Helping people is the part of the business that I find the most gratifying.
Even though times have changed, the values that make this business worth doing haven't. Hard work, honesty, discipline, selflessness, respect, courage, leadership, responsibility, perseverance, hope, faith, and imagination are still as important as ever.
I hope you will always find our people, our products, and our services living up to these values. If they do not, then call me. I won't make excuses for anything we do here at PolyJohn. I am prepared to deal with the truth of any shortfall we might encounter together, and I'm prepared for the consequences of whatever I have to do to make it right.
We'll make it right,
or I'll make it right… that's the bottom line.
I've done my best to create a company that is determined to help you as you continue improving your family's quality of life and the lives of those you serve. After all, if we are not doing that and adding value to the world around us, then what are we doing?
For all my efforts and the efforts of those who have worked with me to build this company, I am humbled by the truth that most of what we have learned has come from you. Although, I was in the service end of the business many years ago, the only way I can keep up with the changes in the business is by listening to those of you who are still in it. I've got thousands of customers telling me how to run things, and believe me, without all those experienced advisors, PolyJohn wouldn't be the success it is today.
So I ask you to keep calling whenever you have a comment, criticism, suggestion, or idea to make things better. I'll listen and together we'll keep this company working for you and working as a positive force in this industry.
Ed Cooper
President, PolyJohn Enterprises Corporation
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Busta Rhymes - Twerk It (Remix)
Artist: Busta Rhymes
Featuring: Vybz Kartel , Ne-Yo , T.I. , Jeremih , French Montana
Producer: Pharrell Williams
Album: None (Promo Single)
Avg Rating: 2.4 ( 13 total votes )
While there's something to be said for doing it in front of the mirror á la Janelle Monáe, twerking and the visual enjoyment thereof are activities generally better enjoyed with company. Thus, Busta Rhymes has taken a "the more, the merrier" approach to the official remix of Cash Money debut single Twerk It. Joining the NYC veteran over Pharrell Williams' dancefloor-ready boardwork, Vybz Kartel, Ne-Yo, T.I., Jeremih and French Montana each express their admiration for the female anatomy in lustful guest bars. Who turned in the standout verse? As always, that's for y'all to decide. Neither this remix nor the original version of Twerk It is attached to a larger project, but fans should watch our pages for the latest on Bus a Bus' currently-unscheduled 10th full-length, E.L.E. 2 (Extinction Level Event 2).
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• Stopped by the Pappajohn Sculpture Park to see it in the daylight
• Showed G. Oliver around the Drake University campus
• Enjoyed a latte, a cookie and the free wi-fi at the Smokey Row Coffee House
• Had a wonderful dinner with friends
Now I am hanging out at The 1900 Inn, which seemed like an appropriate place for G. Oliver to stay. I just finished watching an episode of Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s PBS show, Finding Your Roots, and now I need to get back to work finishing the speech I will give on Tuesday.
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An Unexpected Score - 13 replies
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Anyone Have Experience with This Rust Remover ? EvapoRust. - 22 replies
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How To "Unroll" Bandsaw Blades Without Getting Cut. - 19 replies
I suppose just about all of us has at one time or another cut ourselves unrolling a bandsaw blade. Likely they come rolled up like this…. First make sure you have gloves on ! Then open up the roll a little bit and toss it on the floor. If you spread the blade enough before tossing it against the floor, it will unroll itself and y...
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Recommendations For Wood Component CAD Downloads - 11 replies
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A Battle of Will and Determination (Small Shop Tribulations) - 6 replies
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A Great Deal For B&D Cordless Tool Owners ? - 2 replies
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A Surprise Find In the Shop. - 3 replies
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Becoming Unhinged - 3 replies
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Port of Iloilo
Updated on March 29, 2014
The Port of Iloilo, considered the leading trade and commercial hub for Western Visayas is also one of the safest natural seaports of the world. It has been serving international shipping as early as 1855 handling sugar and fertilizer shipments for international market. Major trading activities were handled before in this areas as evidenced by the country's first recorded export of sugar. The adapted perspective further shows that more than 75% of the country's land area lies within 500 km radius of Iloilo encompassing Manila City and the nation's main industrial centers. Thus, the port could well serve as consolidation center for both importable and exporbale commodities. Within this area is a potential market of more than 32 million people.
Old Foreign Pier : 17,000 sq.m.
River Wharf : 68,000 sq.m.
Iloilo Commercial Port Complex : 208,000 sq.m.
Back-up area/commercial : 97,000 sq.m.
Operational Area : 111,000 sq.m.
Muelle Loney (River Wharf)
Iloilo City's waterfront named after Nicholas Loney, an English philantropist who was instrumental in modernizing the sugar industry in the region he is sometimes considered as the father of the Phil. Sugar Industry; opened to foreign trade in 1855. Once a major international port, it is now used by domestic cargo ships and ferry boats plying the Iloilo City-Bacolod City and Iloilo-Guimaras routes.
Iloilo Commercial Port Complex
One of largest in the country, located on a 20.8 hectares of reclaimed land. It has modern facilities that include 11,400 sq. meters of open space for unhampered operations, supplemented by a backup area of 97,000 sq. meters; crane rails of 348 lineal meters; roll-on-roll-off support; a 7,800 container freight stations; and a 720 sq. meter passenger shed. The port complex is ideal for ships plying international routes having a berth lenght of 400 meters, a width of 26.26 meters and a berthing depth of 10.50 meters.Supporting the province's thriving marine industry is the Iloilo Fishing Port Complex which houses facilities that allow investors to engage in food processing to start and operate their business. Situated on a 20.20 hectare reclaimed area, it has major refrigeration facilities such as contact and blast freezers, an IQF unit, a sewerage treatment facility and a 10-hectare area for factory space.


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It's light, camera, ACTION as Hattiesburg goes Hollywood.
Former Hattiesburg resident turned filmmaker, Patrik-Ian Polk, is filming an independent project called 'Blackbird' in the Hub City. The production will be filming for the next couple of weeks and will need extras for some scenes.
Polk said anyone wanting information on being an extra could go to the movie's Facebook page, Blackbird Movie.
Some of the film's locations include The Cultural Center, St. Paul's Methodist Church, and the Boom Boom Room.
Polk would not confirm but there are rumors that some big named stars are attached to this film. So, if you become an extra, you might rub shoulders with some Hollywood idols.
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June 11, 2008
A weekly look at how current Auburn baseball players are fairing in summer collegiate leagues around the country
Alaska Baseball League
The Anchorage Bucs got their season underway on Monday night, June 9, with a 13-1 opening-night win ... Ryan Jenkins was 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored, hitting in the eight-hole and starting behind the dish ... The Bucs did not play on Tuesday.
Cape Cod League
The Cape does not begin play until Saturday, June 14th.
Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League
Ben Jones and the Bethesda Big Train are 2-1 on the young summer season ... Jones has started two games so far on the season but played in all three and is hitting .143 in seven at bats, collecting a double and scoring a run.
Clark Griffin League
The Fairfax Nationals, where both Rus Harper and Chris O'Neil are pitching this summer, are 1-2 in the early going ... The league dealt with some major weather issues last week and had a lot of games rescheduled ... League-wide and team stats are unavailable at this time.
Coastal Plain League
Chezz McCann is hitting a team-leading .302 for the 4-8 Peninsula Pilots ... McCann, who leads the team with nine runs scored, has a five-game hitting streak going ... He has been Peninsula's everyday shortstop in the early going as the Pilots are in fourth place in the North Division.
Florida Collegiate League
Tony Caldwell will be spending his summer close to home as he is playing for the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs ... The Diamond Dawgs are 3-1 on the season with Caldwell hitting .429 in three games (two starts) ... Winter Park is tied for second at 3-1, a half-game out of first.
Sunbelt Baseball League
No stats are available for the Sunbelt Baseball League, where David Cunningham and Ty Kelley are playing this summer ... The Norcross Astros played their first game of the summer on Tuesday night.
USA Baseball National Team Tryouts
Brian Fletcher and Hunter Morris begin tryouts for the USA Baseball National team on Wednesday with tryouts running until Monday, June 23rd ... The first day of tryouts will include a five-hour practice (3-8 pm ET) at Keene State College in Keene, N.H., before the first game of the summer on Thursday at 7 pm vs. the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League ... The team will stay in the New England area for the rest of the week, playing four games in Massachusetts and two in Connecticut over the next week.
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After watching it again and really analyzing the fight it is clear to me that there is just no way that Cotto can beat Margarito. The biggest reason why Cotto can't win is because Tony took Cotto's best weapon away from him, that being Cotto's body attack. The times when Cotto went to to the body the shots where either hitting Margs elbows or being called low by the ref so Cotto was basically fucked from the beginning in this fight.
One thing I did notice that in the beginning of the 8th round (I think it was the 8th) Cotto planted his feet and fire combination that actually backed Tony up, but for what ever reason instead of going forward with the momentum Cotto retreated to the opposing corner. He did this at other times in the fight but that was the most noticeable to me.
After watching the fight I do believe Cotto will be able to continue on after a decent break. Looking at the fight he really didn't take as much punishment as I thought he did and was always cognizant of his surroundings. Diego Corrales (RIP) took more punishment in his win against Castillo than Cotto did in this fight so I have full confidence that he will be back and in great form. I just don't see him taking on guys with the same style as Margarito anymore.


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ArmA 3 Review
Review By Joaby @ 12:08pm 13/09/13
In the world of Military Sims, the Arma series stands alone in its combination of a focus on realism, a feeling of grandeur and the slightest sense of accessibility. Arma III continues to be an Arma game, where the complexities made necessary by sheer number of actions a player can commit at any one time creates a control system which is overwhelming to a newcomer (though utterly logical to fans).
It steps away from the series by moving 25 years into the future, removing the real guns of its predecessors and replacing them with futuristic variants (which don't have licensing complications). Forget "but will it play Crysis?". Chasing the memetic benchmark is no longer relevant now that Crytek studios has forsaken the PC platform in favour of the consoles. If your computer can't handle Crysis these days, it probably can't handle more than seven Chrome tabs at once.
The new benchmark is here, and it's huge. Arma III is the game hardware manufacturers have been praying for ever since we all bought GTX 580s three years ago, never to return to staticICE.
In single-player the game has to account for the many elements of AI, and thanks to optimisation efforts the game is capable of doing that quite well. In the showcase missions when you call in Artillery Support there is an actual AI unit doing the firing. The AI is 'emergent', so events rarely happen the same way twice -- but there are still limits to what the AI can think of and do.
When we discuss AI, we're talking about a computer which is easily exploitable. On its default setting Arma III's AI takes altogether too long to recognise a player's presence, but once it does it is Xaero-with-a-railgun accurate in its fire. Fortunately they appear to have trouble once you're more than about 500m away, so SOP for AI enemies is to get a sniper rifle (or run them over with a car while they stand there, dumbfounded).
The full-blown single-player campaign won't be implemented until October, and even then will come in episodic chunks, but the game does feature a number of showcases you can experience on your own. The Drone and the Supports showcase are two particularly solid missions, even if they are quite short.
In multiplayer the game treats players the same way it does AI -- every soldier exists in the game, no matter where they are. This means if I'm killing noobs at the Altis International Airport and xXxJoeBlowxXx is crashing his helicopter in Pyrgos, the resulting explosion and destruction of terrain will eventually affect me. Usually it ripples across the map in a wave of FPS drops, like some sort of laggy thundercrack.
The frame-rate drop is usually nothing significant -- a stutter here, a grinding there -- but it can happen at wholly inopportune moments and it has gotten me killed on occasion. Still, it's the nature of the game -- if you want massive maps without restrictions and large player counts, you're going to have to deal with performance issues. Even in Arma II large, map altering events can bring the game to a halt.
It doesn't help that Arma III is so damn ambitious. Snakes, rabbits and even butterflies cast shadows on the ground. Fish do too, if the lighting is right while you are underwater. Yes, in Arma III you can swim underwater, which brings with it a whole new set of challenges -- such as representing combat in a truly 3D space. Weapons which can fire underwater exist, wetsuits and SCUBA gear have been added and sunken marvels can be found all around the coast of Altis, if you care to find them.
The size of Altis is overwhelming too. Covering 270 sq km and featuring multiple airfields, a massive sandflat, multiple major cities and endless coastal roads for you to cruise around. The rub is -- it feels unbelievably empty. The snakes and rabbits and bees and birds all just sort of do their thing, and you move around in it like an otherworldly visitor in a place humans left behind a long time ago.
It is of course up to the mission developers to make it feel alive, but it seems like the constraints of modern computers make this feel nigh on impossible. Certainly, when you and all your teammates spawn together in a Domination game and you roll out as a squad to take on the enemy AI, things are happening and you're in the thick of it. But if you drift away from the squad -- let's say your ATV breaks a wheel and you find yourself walking to the rally point -- the size of Altis can make it seem like hours pass before you reach your group.
It's fortunate that Arma III's engine shares enough with Arma II that missions like Domination were easily ported across -- already Arma III has stacks of mission types available to server hosts, from Domination to variants on Wasteland. I've even seen a Life server floating around.
For a budget game, it doesn't seem like too great an ask for the community to play a large role in the creation of multiplayer missions, and I don't begrudge Bohemia Interactive for taking advantage of it. I had wondered why the popular ACRE mod hadn't been built into the game, but it makes sense to allow the very competent modders to continue their work while concentrating Bohemia Interactive's limited resources elsewhere.
I worry for the game's overall population though. Players who could have a fun (if low-fi) experience on Arma II servers featuring any of the popular mods will struggle dearly to play Arma III. And if I've seen anything during my time playing Arma, it's that server population means everything to the potential fun of the game.
This doesn't mean I haven't had fun in Arma III though. While cruising in a pickup truck just east of Panochori I barely missed a group of hooligans street racing in the other direction. Turning around to give them a stern talking to, I found one of them had crashed upon entering the city, and the others had hopped out to shoot me. Because I was an Engineer they hoped to take my repair kit to fix their broken car, and I didn't want them to do that. What followed was a tense standoff as they attempted to get a firing line on me which eventually ended with only one of them leaving alive.
The thing is, an emergent encounter between two groups couldn't exist in any other game. Even in Arma II it probably wouldn't have gone down like that because the vehicle physics treated cars like boats on a calm ocean of bitumen. In Arma III cars have suspension, they can be rolled and you need to slow down to take corners or else you'll die in a fiery mess.
That's what's beautiful about Arma III. It looks utterly gorgeous, and when it's running well it's fantastic. My computer, with its -- then top of the line -- three year old components, doesn't struggle too much with running the game, but many people will have problems.
The AI is abysmal, which is par for the course in Arma, but it means truly great experiences need to come from player interaction. With a map as large as Altis, those interactions are now even less common than they were in Chernarus and Takistan, where clever mission design resulted in the majority of player vs player conflict.
For now, I think it means you're better off sticking with Arma II. Underwater missions, accomplished vehicle physics, an impressive array of player stances and fantastic visuals can't make up for a too-big map full of nothing and a handful of missions most computers and servers can't fully handle. I'll tell you what though, Arma III is going to be a great game in 2015.
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Hi and welcome to the home page of international stage hypnotist Miles England, I do hope you enjoy your visit and if you have any questions regarding the comedy hypnosis show do not hesitate to email Miles. He is a comedy hypnotist and paranormal investigaor from the North East of England but is am available for shows worldwide subject to his availability with a fast paced non offensive stage hypnotist show. He does all sorts of venues from boats to halls to private houses to pubs the venue does not matter as long as he has enough room to swing a cat!!!!. Below you will see a video clip from some of the stage hypnotism shows Miles has performed. If you are unsure weather his act would be suitable for your event or party feel free to contact him with your requirements. Miles is a master of the art of hypnosis and also trains other stage hypnotists and paranormal investigators and recently was sent to Los Angeles to take part in Bio TV's "My Ghost Storey" and also has performed his stage hypnotists show in Gibraltar for the goverment as well as several M.O.D bases in the UK. Miles England has also performed his show for several high profile corporate clients for all sorts of occasions such as christmas parties or sales awards etc and his show does make great corporate entertainment. Miles England's show is funny, safe and unique at all sorts of occasions such as birthday parties and weddings or as fundraising party for charity events. Anyway enough of me babbling on here is a demo of things Miles does in his show
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Ok a comedy stage hypnotist uses hypnosis for fun and a hypnotherapist uses hypnotism to cure problems and bad habbits but essentialy the process is the same however you will find a stage hypnotist will use different techniques to achieve a hypnotic trance what we call rapid inductions but you will find most hypnotherapist will use a slower more relaxing induction to achieve hypnosis.
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Maybe Sebastien Le Toux won't be joining Bolton, after all. Bolton coach Owen Coyle is quoted by Sporting Life as saying that Le Toux did not do enough during a trial to warrant a transfer, seemingly meaning that the forward would return to the Philadelphia Union.
"Sebastien came in for a couple of days, and to be fair to him he hadn't trained for four or five weeks. He did fine and that's where it is. We'd have probably needed a longer look."
As Union blog Brotherly Game notes, the only thing that is odd about this is that Sporting Life is seemingly the only outlet with this quote. It also seems to contradict comments MLSSoccer.com writer Joe Prince-Wright made about the trial going well.
Assuming these quotes aren't fabricated, though, this is clearly good news for the the Union. It's starting to look a little crowded at forward, but that can't possibly be a bad thing. Le Toux has been the Union's best player in each of their first two years and he would have been undeniable missed if he were to leave.


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A couple weeks ago, I posted a FanPost about where the Blues stay when on the road in California. While I didn't get any solid leads with that post, there was some interest from others about my experience so I thought I'd share a little bit. If you're thinking about making the same trip, this might be used as a (marginally) helpful guide.
The Setup
A buddy and I were at a Blues game at Scottrade in November and thought it would be awesome to see a hockey game in Canada, thinking the experience there would be completely different than in STL. We started looking into flights and travel arrangements for the Blues 3-game trip through western Canada. It turns out the airfare was upwards of $1000 which was a little steep for us. The road trip through California was the backup plan. The airfare was a lot more palatable, especially with Southwest reward tickets available. It's not the same as hockey in Canada (by far) but following the Blues on the road was an amazing time and we are already looking into doing another trip.
The Itinerary
Wednesday night: Anaheim
Thursday night: Los Angeles
Saturday night: San Jose
Leaving single digit temperatures with 6" of snow on the ground for sunny weather in the 70s is definitely a great way to start any vacation (unless you're going to skiing, I suppose). As much as I dislike the culture of LA, I can't knock them for their weather.
We arrived a day early on Tuesday to get in some tourist activites (we were on vacation, after all) before making our way to Anaheim for the first game on Wednesday. The area around Honda Center is pretty suburban. We arrived around 4 PM and parked at a lot just across the river (about a 4 block walk) for $5. We went to a bar/brewpub just across the street from the Honda Center called JT Schmid's Restaurant and Brewery and saddled up to the patio bar. There were a handful of Blues fans around and had a pretty good atmosphere for a Wednesday night. We chatted up the waitress and found out that we had just missed the entire Blues coaching staff. They came in for lunch around 2 PM. She told us a lot of the visiting teams coaches and players drop by quite often before the game, and sometimes after. She said they always stay at one of the nearby hotels, but didn't know which one. She also didn't seem to be the brightest so take that with a grain of salt. She did get a picture of herself with the Blues coaches though. My advice: show up there early and get a sampler pack. It's not a bad way to spend the afternoon and you might run into some of the Blues. We made it over to the Honda Center just in time to cheer on the Blues at their tunnel for warm-ups. Their arena feels tiny. The concourse feels like a corporate event center, not like a sports palace. And beers are expensive: $11.50. The atmosphere was quiet. There were a ton of Blues fans there and were noticeably loud when we scored, at least early on -- it was a rough game. They have a train whistle that blows when the Ducks score. It was cool at first, a little different. After hearing it seven times, its charm had worn off. We found our tickets on StubHub for $30, lower bowl, on the end where the Blues shoot twice. They have black nets there. It's worth it to get tickets on the sides because the game is almost unwatchable with the black nets on the end. On the other hand, they didn't check tickets and we were able to upgrade quite easily on our own. For that matter, you can actually get tickets for less than $10, total, on StubHub a day or two before the game, then take your chances on upgrading once inside. Even if you fail (you won't), the upper deck is pretty close to the ice. The fans were super friendly. It turns out that half of the people who go to the games there are transplants from other cities and just want to watch a hockey game, any hockey game. We met about 20 people who made the trip up from San Diego, none of which were Blues or Ducks fans.
Los Angeles
The next night (Thursday) was our bounce back game against the Kings. Traffic in LA sucks, so leave early. We got there around 6:30 for a 7:30 game and found street parking at 12th and Grand and got to park for free. There's lots for under $5 though. Stay away from the West side of Staples Center, unless you like getting robbed and shot (or so I'm told). There's a ton of restaurants right across the street from the Staples Center around the Nokia Theater. A Yard House and ESPN Zone are crowd pleasers there. It was way too crowded to get a table for dinner though. A couple drinks across the street then it was concession stand food for us, accompanied by $11 beers. Fortunately, they have a ton of choices for decent food inside the arena. Staples Center is huge. Capacity is actually less than Scottrade for hockey, but it's a cavernous venue. The lower bowl is slightly larger than Scottrade, but is broken up into 100 and 200 levels. We were able to get 200 levels, on the end where Blues shoot twice for $30 on StubHub. 100 levels were a lot more and too close to the glass for my taste. 200s were just right. Stay away from the upper bowl. You are literally in the rafters there, above 3 whole levels of suites and about a mile away from the ice. I found it really interesting that everything in Staples Center is a presentation. They really do a good job of using multimedia -- lights, sounds, video on ice -- to get the crowd into the game. That's no small feat because even if the crowd does get a little into it, the place is so huge they don't sound loud at all. Neat building though.
San Jose
We spend the off day in San Francisco being tourists. Had a wonderful time, but were were really looking forward to our trip to the Shark Tank. We stayed in the Wyndham right across from the airport. I met the charter pilot who was flying the Blues back the next morning. He was staying at the same hotel. We couldn't confirm if the Blues were staying there or not though. We had a few drinks in the lobby after the game waiting for them, but no dice. The Harlem Globetrotters were checking out when we got there though, so obviously some teams stay there. We headed down to the downtown San Jose area around 4 PM. We got street parking for about $1 by paying the meter until the 5 PM cutoff in the area right around Santa Clara and San Pedro streets. There's a 3-4 block area full of bars and restaurants that offer a great place to hang out before the game. The place was hoppin' on a Saturday night. Sharks fans are awesome. If they don't have a team jersey on, they are definitely sporting the team colors. I recon it's like going to a Cards game. It's quite impressive to see such a display for a hockey game. St. Louis has a strong following, but SJ fans take the cake here. After grabbing a bite to eat and a few brews, we headed over to the HP Pavilion. This place sells out all the time, and tickets were tough to come by for a Saturday night. A month before the game, we couldn't find lower bowl StubHub tickets for less that $100. The price only went up. Two days before the game, only a handful were left and the going price was $250(!) for lowers. We ended up using Craigslist and bought some face value off a season ticket holder for the upper deck on the blue line for $50 a piece (beware: they have black nets). Not bad seats though as the place is tiny. It only has one concourse; up for the upper deck, down for the lower. It felt like a big Family Arena. We got there 30 minutes before the game to see warmups and the place was already packed. The visiting team doesn't have their own tunnel in this place so the Blues entered the ice in the corner. We were actually able to chat with the players as they waited to get onto the ice a little bit. This is also where Bernie was camped out. We talked to the hall of famer for 15 minutes while the Blues were warming up. Awesome guy. The atmosphere in the Shark Tank was unbelievable. Most fans were hockey-smart and extremely welcoming. They really knew the game and their team. We only had one guy about 10 rows behind us whose mission was to make sure we had a bad day. It didn't work. The Blues took care of that without his help. They have a real working fog horn in their building, and since the rafters are so close to the upper deck, it was quite an impressive sound. I heard it too much that night, but it was cool nonetheless.
To summarize this (unneccessarily) long and rambling post, I'd just like to say that if you ever get the opportunity to follow your team on the road, DO IT. Even though we went 1-2 on this trip, we had a ton of fun every step of the way. There was no better feeling than wearing the Blue Note out of Staples Center while fans scowled in disgust. Likewise, it was a surreal feeling having pitty taken on us in an enemy's building. Take some time to see the local sights, grab a beer with an opposing fan, and enjoy screaming at the top of your lungs when the Blues score (even if it means we're still losing 7-4). It's an experience I look forward to enjoying again.


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Windows Music app update today (126.96.36.199) -bad feedback
I've got an update today for the Music app on my surface rt.
can you believe the app is now even worse than before? Start playing a song and it stops every few seconds. Most of the songs say they 'can't play'. At one time it started doing high pitched sounds like the sound processing was crashing and the sound would go into a very quick loop. Again, every few seconds.
this is still completely unusable for me.
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UPDATEAfter a misterious second update, all seems better, most issues are gone


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Speeding Suffolk PC admits drink driving
A police officer who kept his driving licence despite speeding at 100mph has been convicted again after being caught drink-driving.
PC Matthew Stott, 45, admitted driving while over the legal limit on the A14 in Suffolk in September last year when he appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court.
Prosecutor Oliver Haswell told the court that Stott - who admitted speeding in a 70mph zone in 2009 but kept his licence and job - had failed to stop for two police cars thinking it was "former colleagues playing a prank".
But Mr Haswell said Stott's passenger had repeatedly told him "just stop" as cars with flashing lights chased him after spotting a defective rear light.
Two police cars attempted a "boxing in" manoeuvre to force him to stop but had to abort this when it became clear he would not stop.
Mr Haswell added Stott, who claimed to have drunk two large glasses of wine, panicked and told his female passenger: "My job, my job, I'm going to lose everything and I've only got six years left."
He eventually reached his home in Kingfisher Road, Stowmarket, where he agreed to a breath test.
District judge Peter Veits banned Stott from driving for 12 months and ordered him to pay a fine and legal costs totalling £1,115.
He said: "You must deal with drink driving on a regular basis and you must see the consequences of that.
Stott was previously convicted of driving at more than 30mph above the normal limit at South East Suffolk Magistrates' Court in Ipswich.
He told the court he had been suffering from stress and was late for work.
– Superintendent Louisa Pepper of the Suffolk and Norfolk Professional Standards Department
"Matthew Stott was suspended from his role as a serving police officer after his arrest and charge for drink driving.
"Following his guilty plea at Norwich Magistrates Court this morning, Monday 18 February, Suffolk Constabulary's Professional Standards Department will look at what additional action may now be taken against him.
"The public rightly expects the highest standards from our officers, who should act with integrity and professionalism at all times. Unfortunately in this instance this was not the case."


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More than 400 cyclists raced through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains Sunday, going the distance for kids in our community. The crisp sunny morning at the Old Trail Swim Club was a perfect backdrop for racers. Pleasure riders, weekend warriors and pro cyclists gathered for a great cause -- boys and girls.
"I love seeing how the communities coming together to support this cause," said cyclist Caroline Bertrand.
They scurried to the start line for the eighth annual Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge. The organization's mission is to provide a fun and safe place for kids to grow and learn after school and during the summer.
"The Boys and Girls Club serves over 1,800 youths in our community," said Sarah Gran, the challenge director.
Some of those youths trained for and entered Sunday's race. Cyclists traversed three courses that stretch through the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet
"There are different route distances. We have up to 100 miles. It ranges from 25 to 100 miles. There is an eight mile family ride as well," Gran said.
Ben King, an honorary professional cyclist from central Virginia, was also in attendance.
"It's humbling. I started cycling just like these younger boys and girls, just riding with my family and just steadily progressed. Who knows what they could be doing in a couple of years," he said.
The race generated over one $120,000 dollars.
"The funds are directed to our program to build self-esteem character and just youth development in general," Gran said.
About a dozen riders are members of the Boys and Girls Club. For many of these kids, the event may be a first step toward a lifetime of cycling.
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Firefighters evacuated an elderly couple from their home Sunday after a holeswallowed part of their yard.
It's the second to form and collapse near the Country Estates neighborhood inHoliday in the past two weeks.
Officials estimate the hole to be 15 feet wide and about 3 to 4 feet deep.
Karen Noe noticed it around 9:30 a.m. while taking out her garbage. She wentinside and told her husband, who then called the fire department.
Firefighters helped Karen and her husband, who's in a wheelchair, out of theirhome and to their son's house next door.
"When you're 70 years old, you don't expect this stuff. It happens tosomebody else," Noe said. "And thank God for my son having this homebecause there's no telling where they would've taken us."
Firefighters painted two orange circles around the outside of the hole tomonitor its potential growth.
A similar hole took part of Carol Dowers' front yard and her driveway two weeksago. Sinkhole remediation crews have since filled it, ripped out her olddriveway and will soon pave a new one.
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"We're supposed to be happy retired, right? Well you know what, it sucks.Plain English, it sucks," Noe said.
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BO'B on the first 4th down attempt: "I thought it was first down..."
This is funny stuff from his presser: "The first fourth down we went for it, I thought it was first down, I thought we got the first down on the previous play. It was fourth down. It was like (John) Belushi in 'Animal House'. Like, 'He's on a roll, just let him go. The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor'.''


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Found this article at the Nintendolife website and dunno if its posted already or not but here goes why were not gonna get it after all.
N64 fans, look away now...
"Since the Virtual Console appeared there's been one game that Nintendo fans have called for at the very top of their voices. Rare's Goldeneye is rightly seen as a classic N64 title and, for a while at least, it seemed like the chances of it appearing on the download service were actually quite good.
Until now, that is. A leading Xbox fansite has recently posted a story that could potentially mean Goldeneye never sees the light of day on the VC. The site insists that Rare has signed a deal with current Bond licence holder Activision and that the classic N64 FPS will be released for Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade service with updated visuals. The site also adds that other classic Rare games may appear on XBLA too.
Obviously this is all unconfirmed at present, but still...pass some tissues, will you? I appear to have something in my eye..."
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PROGRAMMES for this year's Leominster Festival are due to be launched this weekend.
Festival organisers say this year's event will have a strong writing strand and a celebration of Leominster's new Walkers are Welcome accreditation.
The festival's '30' themed writing and poetry competition is now open with cash prizes in three age ranges.
Singers can also sign up for the Big Sing in Leominster's Priory Church with Concern Universal for on June 7.
Newly elected chairman, Wendy Coombey, said: "Last year's Festival had great feedback from those attending the events and our aim this year is to do two things – celebrate the fact that this is the 30th Festival and to deliver another community-based festival with something that will appeal to everyone."
Events already organised include an exhibition marking 30 years of Leominster Festival, a writers' slam, a BIG street event and talks on Dylan Thomas and Beatrice Cadbury.
There will also be events to commemorate the start of the First World War, an open mic evening, walks, a big pub quiz, music and family fun events in the pubs and the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Festival runs from Saturday May 31 to Sunday June 8 2014 with tickets at the Tourist Information Centre.
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