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A package came today from the states (I get excited when mail arrives, I finally understand it when people tell me they love getting mail from America — it's fun!) and do you want to know who it was from? Becky. The resident Top Design guest blogger here on decor8. And I think her cheeky gift is funny because whenever she sees butterflies she thinks of Mariah Carey (in a bad way) and so she was teasing me about my butterfly on the decor8 logo. So what arrives in the mail today? BUTTERFLY STUFF. How cute is she. Brat.
And it's from the new John Derian collection for Target. I had this big plan that once I was here in Germany I'd just order what I wanted and have it shipped to my home in New Hampshire, no big deal. Well it is a big deal because Target doesn't ship any of the JD collection, you can only buy it in stores. And by the time I'm back in America his collection will be gone-zo-la.? ARRR. Another reason why I love Becky's gift so much, I can enjoy a taste of John's lovely budget collection. Thank you Becky!
I love the coasters the most, I imagine using mini plate holders and arranging them on a wall. $12.99 for 4 is great deal don't you think?
And if I could order from this collection I would definitely purchase THIS and THIS. And okay THIS. I'm super jealous of anyone who can. People always ask me what I miss most when I'm not in the states. Target, Newbury Comics (amazing CD, DVD, etc shop), Anthropologie (though you can order from them here but the store experience is why I really shop there), Paper Source, and I miss all the healthy whole foods stuff I can find there. Oh and I really miss Domino magazine because it's nearly impossible to find here. I haven't seen an issue since July and I'm starting to feel a little upset about the lack of Domino in Germany. I really don't get it because we have Real Simple and Martha Stewart Weddings… If I had Target, Antho, and some good stationery shops here… and Domino magazine, I may never go home. I love being in Germany soooo much. :)
Is this collection in your local Target yet? How do you like it? Is it well made? Something you'd own?
(images from holly becker for decor8 and bottom image from target)
Thanks Side2 for the great mention!
Surface pattern designer Ashley Thomas wrote to me last month (I know, I'm a little behind on my email) to tell me about her designs so I vowed to myself that today would be the day that I would share them on decor8. Ashley thank you for your patience with me! :)
Ashley is a freelance designer and illustrator based in England and her work is both feminine and edgy, a combination of hip city and a day in the country wearing a frilly dress. Her work reminds me of a lot of illustrative, graphic styles coming out of Berlin right now. I was quite surprised when I learned that Ashley is in the UK as upon first glance I would have guessed Berlin without question.
I am completely smitten by her wallpaper and pillows… lovely with a capital LOVE! I want Larry and Joey wallpaper in my entryway! :)
(images from ashley thomas)
Working from home here in Germany has been a real nice experience since back in New Hampshire I live in the country and do not have easy access to a city there. Here I live in the city so I can take quick breaks throughout the day (without the hassle of a car) to grab tea with friends, walk through the forest (2 blocks from my house, it's about 10x the size of Central Park), or go find inspiration by roaming a museum or visiting a small shop. A few minutes ago I needed a break, I was feeling sort of crabby and instead of giving into the bad mood I decided to shut off my laptop and visit a new design/kids store one block away. I thought that maybe this new store was feeling the same way because her shop had its grand opening today but the weather is gray and a bit draining. I imagined that maybe this shop owner, a lady I'd never met before today by the way, was sitting in her shop waiting to meet those in our little neighborhood here. I thought maybe this lady was alone and wondering if anyone would support her shop today. Then I imagined how I would feel if in her shoes. That thought motivated me to get out of my house and go welcome her to our hood. I live here now, I should treat this as my home and be a good neighbor. And not to sound like Little Miss Goody Two Shoes, but I remember my mom always taught me that when I'm in a bad mood the best thing to do is imagine someone else out there who may also be feeling bad or lonely and actively seek them out and do something kind for them.
When I walked in to Lillehus (located at De Ha?n Platz 10 in Hannover List), the owner Susan was sitting at a little desk writing (seated as I imagined! too funny!) and I was the only customer so immediately I introduced myself (in English) and she started speaking to me in English (always a treat!) and soon we were chatting and laughing and having a really nice time. She thanked me many times for coming in and seeing her, she said it was a wonderful welcome to the neighborhood.
I think I can say that mom is always right because once again, her advice taught to me as a child worked. And it worked in another way too…
See this light…
It was designed by Hannover-based textile artist Orike Muth. She is someone I really look up to, I think her aesthetic is gorgeous and so original, she screenprints by hand all of the papers that she uses for her lamps and lampions, and all of the textiles she incorporates into her potholders, pillows, etc. I've been looking for a table lamp from her for the entire 8 weeks that I've been here and could not find the one that I was looking for. I saw the perfect light on her website but she sold out and she is currently working on her new line so there was a good chance that I would not find one before I leave here in December.
The lamp I spotted on Orike's website… I think I will add some trim to the bottom of mine with beads to dress it up a little.
When I walked into Lillehus today and saw THE light sitting on a table I nearly passed out. It was perfect! It was what I'd been roaming this city for, one design shop after another, hoping to find and never could find. And now it was sitting before me on a pretty white table. Not only did I buy it but Susan (the store owner) took 20% off of the price as a grand opening day present to her customers. Just another way that doing good to others always results in something good – not always a material object, often just a good feeling — but today I received both a happy mood and a pretty light. Not only am I back to myself again, but I met a nice small business owner and found the lamp I've been desiring for quite awhile. What you put out into the world comes back to you. Always. Don't you believe that too?
As corny as it sounds, whenever I look at this lamp I will remember today and the happy memories along with it. And please, if you live in or around Hannover pay Susan at Lillehus a visit. She is so, so sweet and a bonus for expats is that she speaks great English. The shop is mostly for kids; she stocks lots of Maileg products from Denmark (my mushroom is above on my kitchen cabinet only 5,- Euros each!) and cute stuff from a few indie designers in Berlin. She is soon to expand into clothing for women and cute rain boots too.
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Love Dorothy's hair like this! This is such a cute picture of her and Harolyn! Look at the layout of the table! Dorothy must have learned this from her Jamaican mother Ruby....presentation of the food is just as important in how it tastes :)
with Mommy (Dorothy's most treasured photo)
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2014: Appeared in 52 of the squad's 54 games, starting 50 contests at first base or in the designated player spot ... Compiled a batting average of .239 on the season with 32 hits ... Hit five home runs ... Also had five multi-hit games and four multi-RBI contests ... Had a season-high four RBI in the first game of the doubleheader against East Carolina ... Notched a five-game hitting streak during the year and reached base safely in nine consecutive games ... Recorded a slugging percentage of .381 and an on-base percentage of .325
2013: Started all 55 games she played in as a freshman ... Batted .297, the second-highest average on the team, with a .561 slugging percentage in 155 at-bats ... Hit 11 home runs, the fourth-best total on the team and third-most by a freshman in program history ... Blasted a grand slam in the win against Boston College ... Notched a multi-home run game against Boston College ... Ranked third on the team with 46 hits and ranked second on the team with a .399 on-base percentage ... Tallied three hits in a game on two occasions, against Charlotte and Boston College ... Had a season-high four RBIs against Boston College ... Walked 23 times and scored 27 runs
Prep: A four-year starter for coach Pepe Vazquez at Tustin (Calif.) High School ... As a senior, hit .643 with five home runs and 24 RBIs as a senior ... Ranked the No. 37 overall recruit and No. 2 first base recruit by ESPN ... Had a four-game stretch in which she went 10-for-12 with four home runs and 18 RBIs ... As a junior, hit .527 with four home runs ... In sophomore season, hit .556 with six home runs ... Daughter of Kay and Dore Sommer ... One sibling, Dillon Sommer


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Pro audio distribution specialists, Fuzion announced the formation of a new lighting division at the 2004 PLASA Show.
The new division, Difuzion, will be headed by Graham Barron, who has spent the last four years at Martin Professional, having dedicated much of his professional career to lighting design, support, consultancy, and sales.
DIFUZION will open its account by confirming an exclusive UK distribution deal with German-based Futurelight. "I was ready for a new challenge and was impressed by the set-up at Fuzion," Barron. "As for Futurelight, they produce a comprehensive, attractively-priced range of well-made products — and yet historically the brand has been under-exposed in the UK."
Fuzion plc managing director, Tony Oates, explained the strategic decision to move into lighting. "Our portfolio of pro-audio products is relatively complete and meshes well. Technology convergence means that avoiding conflict between brands will become increasingly difficult — and adding more pro-audio brands was not on our agenda. Increasing market share with our existing lines and meeting our financial objectives, therefore requires us to move horizontally within our market — and the lighting division is a logical step."


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As I've sat in the house for 4 of the last 6 days being snowed in, I've looked over a lot of trade rumor info, thought about any of The Bulls possibilities. And I think I came up with a good one after digging my car out today. This is probably going to end up being pretty long. It goes through basically what I would do as GM for the Bulls.
TRADE DEADLINE DEALS: I'm hoping that we can get Hinrich, Salmons, and Thomas out for some useable pieces for now and valuable assets for this offseason. I don't think it will be anything flashy to be honest with u, and I had two options that popped to mind, but I settled on this one.
1st: We trade John Salmons and a 2nd rounder/future 1st to Memphis for Steven Hunter and their 1st round pick and the 1st round pick they got from Denver.
Now, I'm not sure how the picks work on the Salary Cap, but I figured that they took up whatever it got paid on the rookie scale and this fits. The Grizz are looking for some veteran reinforcements for the stretch run. And have been looking at guys like CDR and Dorell Wright, y couldn't we slide Salmons in there. I know it gets nothing back for this year but it shaves at least 3 mil off our book for the summer. And gives an added resource to go into the summer with in those draft picks. I know ur saying Salmons isn't worth a #1, let alone 2, but the Grizz already have a lot of young talent and they will need to pay them pretty soon.
2nd: We trade Kirk and Pargo to the Lakers for Jordan Farmar, Adam Morrison, and Sasha Vujacic.
This trade clears up another almost 8 mil off the Cap for us, and we get a servicable back up to Rose in Farmar, and if he actually still wants to play a nice shooting 2 off the bench in Vujacic. The Lakers get a PG that can play D, and get out of Kobe's way.
3rd: We trade Tyrus and Jerome James to San Antonio for Roger Mason, Matt Bonner, and their 1st round pick.
We get rid of Tyrus(to a team in the West, so just in case he blows up, we don't have to see him that often), and get a SG that stretch the D in Mason, A mini-Miller in Bonner, and another 1st rd pick, just building assets. Best part ALL EXPIRING!! Spurs get the athletic big they've been dying for.
Leaves us with this rotation for rest of year:
PG D. Rose / Farmar
SG Mason / Brown / Vujacic
SF Deng / Brown / Johnson / Morrison
PF Gibson / Bonner
C Noah / Miller
I think that lineup doesn't look much worse talent wise than what we started with, and it may fit our offense better. Let's say the guys jell quickly like last year and we end up the 6th or 7th seed. Take another tough 1st round playoff loss and we're home watching...
THE DRAFT: Because of some nice dealing we go into the draft with 4 1st rounders somewhere in the range of #12 (Mem trade), #17 (ours), #21 (SA trade), and #27 (Mem trade). I would package #12 and 21 to some team in the top 10 that is definitely rebuilding, Washington and Detroit, were the 1st that came to mind. Once there I would look for Greg Monroe, he's your Chris Bosh just fresh out the box and without the seasoning. He shoots, handles the ball, and passes better already though. With our pick I look for James Anderson from Okla St. or hope Xavier Henry from Kansas slips. Both are big 2's that shoot lights out. With that last pick, I think I'd like to package it with James Johnson to get a nice young proven SF to back up Deng, but if I have to pick, I go after Grevis Vasquez, plays good D is long and athletic enough to guard both Guard spots, think a taller Hinrich.
FREE AGENCY: Check this out, the roster we end up with up leaves us with a payroll of about 63 mil, and we will have almost 32 mil coming off the books. Even if the Cap goes down like predicted to around 65 mil, we have 34 mil to play with before the Cap. And r staring at this team after the draft:
PG D. Rose / Vasquez
SG Henry / Vujacic
SF Deng / Johnson
PF Gibson / Monroe
C Noah / ?
My belief is that none of the Big 3 FA in this class r going anywhere. Bosh stays in Canada, Bron stays in Cleveland, and DWade stays in Miami, along with STAT or Boozer. We go get Joe Johnson at around 16 mil and go snag David Lee for 10. Leaving us with 8 mil under the cap and the MLE. Once the well starts running low for the 2nd tier FA's we resign Jordan Farmar for 2 mil and see if Miller wants to stay on for 3 mil or sign Camby with the MLE.
Now look at the squad u have assembled for the 2010 season, without breaking the bank or losing big this season
PG Rose / Farmar / Vasquez
SG JJ / Henry / Vujacic
SF Deng / Johnson
PF Lee / Gibson / Monroe
C Noah / Camby
Alright, I'm done time to get my beer off the back deck...


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I have the following problem - I cannot self sign any applications (N80 - Series 60 V3). I use Carbide to develop, make a basic hello world and sign it with my Verisign ACS publisher ID. the device still says "certificate error contact the application supplier"
my UID is in the 0x0A range
the device is set to accept "All" (as opposed to "signed only")
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You know something, I haven't done a post in a while. And since many of you took a steaming pile on my last piece regarding Steve Breaston, I feel like I have something to prove. My pride has been hurt. But what shall I do one on? Lets see....oh, I got it. Rob Ryan getting fired and how he should be our next DC. After all, I haven't seen a post about that on here. Nah, that's a bad idea. I don't want that windbag on the sideline. How about a mock draft? Never see those on here. No, just not feeling that today. I got it! How about your favorite and mine.....SPORTS BAR MYTHS!!!!!!
This team has not drafted a QB in the first round of the draft in thirty years, THIRTY! I was three years old when Pete Rozelle read the draft card that said the Chiefs select Todd Blackledge with the seventh pick in the 1983 draft. My two younger brothers have never lived to see this team invest a first round pick on a QB. This country has seen five different presidential administrations since the last time we took a QB in the first round. And this team has suffered the consequences of not having a first round/franchise Qb in the past thirty years. Since 1983, the Kansas City Chiefs have three playoff wins on their resume.They have tried the free agent rout and failed time and time again. The closest they had to post season success , was in 1993 when an old , beat up Joe Montana led this team to the AFC Championship game. We haven't won a playoff game since.
With Andy Reid being hired by KC , the expectation is that we are going to take A QB in this draft. But where are we going to draft him is the question. Are we going to wait until the second round or third round to select a QB? Are we really going to pass on a QB first overall for a OT, or A DE? I think it is a huge mistake to wait until the second to pull a trigger on a QB. But the more I keep hearing the talking heads lament the fact there isn't a sure fire QB prospect in this draft, the more I start to bite my nails and worry that we are going to wait yet another year to take a QB in the first round.
I am all in with the Andy Reid hire. I am excited for this team to be coached by a someone that had real success in the NFL for a change. Having said all that, I don't know how I would react if we select anything other than a QB with our pick. I trust Reid, but if we take a defensive end or a tackle first, I will cringe. I will be beyond upset , IF that happens. But I keep hearing that it is a real possibility that will happen. And many people on here would be fine with that. There are no shortage of people I hear on AP , on the radio say, ''you can get a franchise QB in the second round, no big deal if we don't use our first on one''. You know when you hear fingernails on a chalkboard how annoying that is? It just makes your skin crawl instantly. Well , when I hear people say that, it is like having a blistering sunburn and someone slaps me on the back as hard as they can. I literally have pain going up my extremities when I hear those words.
Because it just lazy , non researching, echoing the chorus that I despise. On top of that , it just isn't true. It couldn't be more false as a matter of fact. Yes, I know Drew Brees was a second round pick. But chances are that when you use the same example over and over again, it is the only example for that argument. And the only success story I keep hearing of a true franchise QB being taken in the second round is Brees. At least that is the only example I hear of in the past 17 or so years.
What is a can't miss pick and is there one in this draft?
We'll breakdown the second round QB's and what they have done in a moment. But first, let's address why it is we are even talking about this as an option to begin with. Everyone keeps saying that there is not a QB worthy of the number one pick blah...blah....blah. Well first of all, we don't know that right now. The evaluation process has just begun with these guys. There very well could be one or more QB's that break from the pack as we get closer to April. That being said what, is a can't miss guy? And more importantly , why does it only seem to apply to QB's?
You see , we live in a now society. What happened today, last month, last year is the ways things always were to the general populations eye. Context seems to be lacking more and more these days. When people see Luck and Griffin come out at the same time, they automatically forget the past 30 years. They automatically assume that there is always a clear cut number 1 QB prospect in every draft. This in fact is far from the case. But lets say for the sake of argument they are correct. That there isn't a QB worth the first pick. Fair enough. But then we have to ask ourselves, is there a clear cut, slam dunk, ''can't miss'' guy in this draft regardless of position?
Because I never hear that asked. I never hear other guys being brought up as ''can't miss'' prospects from other positions. So why is it OK to pass on a QB because he isn't a sure thing , yet people want a D -lineman that bust out as much if not more than QB's?
I have been following the draft since 1997. That was the year I really started to get into college football and really started paying attention to the whole draft process in general. Since that time, I can only recall a handful of ''can't miss'' guys. Prospects that annalists universally said were going to be stars.
Just off the top of my head
Orlando Pace LT
Courtney Brown DE
Lavarr Arrington LB
Randy Moss WR
Calvin Johnson WR
Vernon Davis TE
Reggie Bush RB
Andrew Luck QB
Ndamaon Suh DT
Glenn Dorsey DT
Some of those guys on that list turned out to be busts(which should warn you about always listening to the experts) . But at the time they were drafted, they all were elite caliber prospects.So lets compare the guys in this draft to those on that list. We already know that there isn't a RB,WR,TE that is universally thought of as a stud. So with that in mind , is there anyone that compares with those guys as prospects
Offensive line
Depending on what this team does with Brandon Albert , we could be in the market for a new starting LT. And the number one guy on everyone's list is Luke Joekal from Texas A and M. Offensive lineman are pretty safe to take in the top five because of their low bust potential. But we aren't talking about low bust potential, we are talking about elite players. Pace finished fourth in the Heisman trophy voting in 96. That is unheard of for an OL to do. He was as can't miss guy as it gets for that position. Is Joeakal that type pf prospect? I have heard him compared to Jake Long, who was a solid , but not elite prospect coming into the 07 draft . So no, I wouldn't say Joekal is a can't miss , future HOF prospect
Defensive line
Another possibility is D-line. If we got to a 4-3 defense we are definitely going to need more guys up front. Who are the top prospects on the D-line this year? For D end you have Bjorn Werner and for D tackle you have Star Loteleli. Courtney Brown was the DE best prospect I ever saw at the collegiate level. He had a huge wingspan, he had the quickest first step I have seen to this day. He was as fast as a dear and as strong as an ox. He dominated offensive lineman in his time at Penn State. History now shows he was a bust. He lacked a motor and had durability issues. That is now, lets talk about then. Because then , he was looked at as a once in a decade prospect.
Is Bjorn Werner Corntney Brown as a prospect? I haven't heard anyone refer to him as A once in a decade type player. He is somewhat undersized(Brown was 275) and is nowhere near the athlete Brown was. He is a Chris Long type of prospect. A good athlete that has a really good motor, that should be solid at the next level. An elite prospect he is not
Ndomukong Suh was said to be the best D-tackle prospect ever. He was looked at as the second coming of Reggie White. A huge man with tremendous quickness and strength. He was a finalist for the Heisman trophy in 2009. I have to be honest. I haven't seen a ton of Star. But from what I have seen, he doesn't look like a star on the field. Star is basically Donteri Poe, if Poe produced at Memphis. More productive than Poe, not quite the athlete. He never dominated his level of competition like he should have. Some are questioning his motor and focus. We already have a guy we selected in the first round last year that fits that bill. So is Star Loteleli worth the first pick? Well remember, we can only take can't miss guys . And if Suh is the barometer for what a DT prospect should be, no way do we take Star first overall
We all know the circus at corner we had last year. After giving away Brandon Carr to Dallas, this team struggled to find a competent number two guy to go along with Brandon Flowers(Berry makes the pro Bowl but Flowers doesn't???). The Stanford Rout experiment failed miserably. As did the misguided effort to resurrect the career of Jacque Reeves. Arenas held up surprisingly well in that role last year. But even he got exposed down the stretch. And no one thinks he is a true starting CB in this league long term.
The number one prospect at corner this year is Dee Milner out of Alabama. Milner is big, physical , man to man corner that will stick you. He isn't afraid to come up in run support and lay a lick in. Next question, is he Charles Woodson? Woodson was the only defensive player ever to win the Heisman Trophy. He could play any position in the defensive backfield. He could play in any defensive scheme. Bump and run, zone coverage , he could do it all. He was big and fast and had crazy change of direction skills. His balls skills may be unmatched in NCAA history
Is Milner Charls Woodson? No , not close. Milner is not the athlete, nor the cover guy Woodson was at Michigan. He doesn't have near the ball skills of Woodson. He doesn't have the versatility of Woodson. He doesn't have the speed of Woodson. He isn't the playmaker Woodson was. If the bar is Charles Woodson as ''can't miss'', Milner falls way short of that mark
Lavarr Arrington was a special player at Penn State. Penn State is known as LB university and Arrington was on the Mount Rushmore of LB prospects. He is still the best LB I ever saw play at the college level.I'll never forget the 4th and one vs Illinois where he leaped over the line and tackled the RB for a loss. It is one of the greatest plays on the football field I have ever seen. Arrington could do it all. He was 245 lB's with CB speed. He had raw power and would take your head off if he hit you. He could stay with any RB or TE in coverage. Forget what he did in the NFL. We are only talking about college production. And he produced big time
This team needs LB help. We need a MLB bad. A guy that can be a leader on the field for us and get guys in position. Manti Teo seems to fit that bill. Teo finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting , helping his team to a number one ranking in the polls. He is a smart kid with impeccable character. He has leadership skills that are second to none. He seems like he would he a perfect fit here
Teo is a good prospect, he is NOT on the same level as Arrington athletically. And as you saw against Alabama, he struggles to make plays in space against elusive RB's. He looks like he has stiff hips to me. I am curious to see his change of direction skills at the combine. And besides, with more and more teams going into nickel and dime packages on a regular basis, the MLB is coming off the field more and more. The position didn't have the cache it did when Arrington came out. Teams would almost rather have an Ed Reed rather than a Ray Lewis in todays NFL. All things into consideration, Teo is not worthy of the first pick
Then there is Jarvis Jones. Jones was the best player I saw play all year. This guy can play in any system. He can play in any scheme. Rush the passer, stuff the run, drop into coverage,much like Arrington , there isn't anything he can't do on the field. If you are looking for a guy truly worthy of the first pick in this draft, look no further than Jones
One problem though, he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. SS is a narrowing of the spinal column that puts athletes at risk for neck injuries. It is a scary thing, because you are only a hit away from being paralyzed anyway, compound that with the fact you know have a condition that predisposes you to injury and now it is terrifying . Jones is worthy of the first pick. But not with this condition
So if we say that there is no ''can't miss'' prospect at QB worthy of our pick, then you have to look at all the other prospect on the board. And in all reality, if that is the criteria for not taking a QB , then you can't take any of these guys because none are ''can't miss''. And as we have seen before, ''can't miss'' doesn't mean can't bust. And as we went through the list of guys available this year, I can't guarantee any of them won't be a bust. And in all reality that is why people are afraid to ''reach '' on a QB. Because no one can guarantee they won't be a bust. All things being equal, I would rather take a chance on a QB rather than another position. It is too important to get a QB
''Ya, but we can just trade the pick''. Well first off, who is worthy of trading up to get? We say that no player is worth that pick, yet, we want some other team to trade up. You can't have it both ways. And since five teams in the top ten need a QB, if you trade back too far, you can lose out on a QB. But then again, that brings me to my next point
Sports Bar Myths volume 4;
You can just as easily find a franchise QB in the second round
Like I said earlier, this just drives me insane . Because Drew Brees was a second round pick (by the way, he was the 32nd pick a year before we went to 32 teams) and a HOF player , fans and media alike use that to say you can find a franchise QB in the second round. I have heard it at least three dozen times on here, radio, TV, hell, even my brother . So lets set the record straight and really examine all these franchise QB's drafted in the second round. has to be a shitload....right? I'll go back to as far as 1995 because that is when we went to 31 teams, capiche? Ok,lets get started
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Todd Collins,Michigan ,45th pick by Buffalo Bills ,1995
Todd Collins had a very distinguished collegiate career as the starting QB at Michigan. Collins ranks third all time for career passer rating at Michigan. When he left the school, he was their all time passing leader . He had the prototypical size at 6'4 228lbs. He was also blessed with above average arm strength. Up to that point, he was one of the most accurate passers in NCAA history. He still ranks second all time in career completion percentage in the Big Ten. The Bills thought they were getting their QB of the future to sit behind an aging Jim Kelly and learn. Collins time came in the 1997 season when Jim Kelly retired
Was he a franchise QB?
Collins had to replace a legend in Jim Kelly. He also had the misfortune of Marv Levy retiring. Needless to say he failed miserably. In his first and only year as a full time starter, Collins was 5-8 as a starter throwing 12 TD's and 13 INT's with a measly 70 QBR. He didn't show his hallmark accuracy, throwing for only a 55 percent completion rate. After the 97 season, Collins bounced around the NFL as a backup. He played for KC from 98-05. He attempted only 27 passes as a Chief and once went a stretch of three years before he ever even saw in game action. His lone claim to fame was taking over the starting in Washington when Jason Cambell got injured in 2007. He won all three of his starts and led the Redskins to the playoffs. His last action was in 2010 when he took over for an injured Jay Cutler in the NFC Championship game, where went 0-4 and got knocked out of the game. Safe to say Collins was not a franchise QB
Kordell Stewart, Colorado, 60 th pick, Pittsburg Steelers , 1995
Kordell Stewart at one time was seen as the future of the NFL. Before Michael Vick, Stewart was scrambling around ,making plays with his feet and arm. He was a prolific college player that may be best remembered for his hail Mary that beat the Michigan Wolverines in the 1994 season. Blessed with a rocket arm and tremendous speed , Stewart was seen as of the first dual threats at QB . The Pittsburg Steelers fell in love with his versatility and made him their 2nd round pick of the 95 NFL draft
Was he a franchise QB?
At first bill Cowher seemed lost on how to use his talented but raw QB. So he had him returning kicks, running the wildcat(wasn't called it back then , not sure what it was called) and catching passes. I truly believe that had Stewart stayed at WR , we would be calling him one of the all time greats. But he wanted to play QB and got his chance at the start of the 97 season leading the Steelers to the AFC championship game. It was up and down with more down than up after that. By the time the 2002 season came, Cowher had tired of his mistake prone QB and replaced with Tommy Maddox, A guy that hadn't played in five years. Stewarts tenure in Pittsburg was disappointing overall . Most of the success he had can be attributed to the coaching of Cowher rather than the ability of Stewart. Stewart was never a franchise QB , although he was fun to watch
Tony Banks,Michigan State, 42nd pick, St.Louis Rams, 1996
Tony Banks was a three sport star at Hoover High School in the San Diego area. He was so good at baseball that he actually played in the Twins minor league system before eventually transferring to Michigan State University , where he became a star QB for the Spartans. Banks finished his career in the top ten of most of the Spartans passing records. At 6'4 , 230 LB's , Banks had the ideal size NFL scouts look for. He also had the arm and athleticism that make scouts salivate. There were some concerns that he would pursue Baseball over Football. This led to him falling to the Rams in the second round. The Rams, desperate for a signal caller , took a chance on the talented but raw QB. Banks was the first QB drafted that year
Was he a franchise QB?
Banks struggled to read defenses and never really had a strong grasp of the Rams offense. He was wildly inconsistent, flashing all the promise of a NFL franchise QB one week, then faltering the next week. In the three years with ST. Louis, Banks was14-29 as a starter, completing only 54% of his passes for 36 TD's and 42 INT's , with a pathetic 5.7 YPA(Brady Quinn terrain). From there , he was traded to the Ravens , where in 2000 , after going three whole games without the team scoring a TD, he was benched in favor of Trent Dilfer of all people. He was later was released and spent the rest of his mediocre career as a backup at Washington and Houston. Was he a franchise QB? He lost his job to Trent Dilfer. So I will let you answer that one.
Jake Plummer, Arizona State, pick 42 , Arizona Cardinals, 1997
Jake Plummer was a highly productive passer at Arizona State. He finished third in the Heisman trophy voting in 1997. He led the Sun Devils to an undefeated regular season and came within four points of defeating the Ohio State buck Eyes in the Rose bowl. He also led a team that ended the Nebraska Cornhuskers 37 game winning streak.Plummer was known for his ability to make something out of nothing , and was given the name ''the ''snake(after Jake the Snake Roberts , get it...yuck ..yuck....yuck). He was a tough as nails, competitive, mobile QB at AZ State.However, Scouts were concerned with Plummer's lack of size, arm strength and sandlot playing style. This no doubt caused him to fall to the Arizona Cardinals in the second round . He was the second QB taken that year
Was he a franchise QB?
Plummer showed a lot of promise his first couple years in the NFL. In his second season, he became a town hero by taking the Cardinals to their first post season birth since leaving ST. Louis and winning their first playoff game (against rival Dallas) since 1947. Plummer was poised to take his spot as one of the best young QB's in the league. However, early in 1999 ,Plummer injured his hand and never regained the same magic he had in 98. He struggled with injuries and turnovers for the rest of his days at AZ before signing with the Broncos in 2003. While in Denver , Plummer led the Broncos to the playoffs in three of the four years he started , including the AFC Championship game in 05. He was traded to the Bucs following the 06 season, but decided to retire instead of playing for John Gruden. So was he a franchise QB? That is kind of tough. He did have some success(mainly in Denver) but he was more of a detriment than an asset for most of his NFL career. I would say he was a solid NFL QB, but far from great
Charlie Batch, Eastern Michigan, pick 60, Detroit Lions
Batch was the definition of a small school stud. When he left Eastern Michigan, he literally owned every single passing record in the book, despite missing all but two games as a junior. He was all team MAC conference. He had good mobility and a solid arm. Many teams shied away from him to to his lack of big level experience. But that didn't stop the local Lions from taking him in the second round of the 98 draft
Was he a franchise QB?
Batch showed a lot potential early in his career. He looked like he could be the QB of the future. But the combination of Barry Sanders sudden retirement and a rash of injuries derailed what looked like a promising career. He then went to Pittsburg where he has been Big Ben's backup for the better part of seven years. Batch never was a franchise QB. It's too bad. He seems like a really nice guy. At least he got a couple of Super bowl rings out of the deal
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Shaun King, Tulane,50th pick, Tampa bat Buccaneers , 1999
King was one of the first QB's that excelled in what would eventually be known as the spread offense. King led the Green Wave to an undefeated season in 1998.He set NCAA records for passing efficiency (183.3) and was the first player to have 300 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in the same game. He also finished tenth in the Heisman that year. Rumor has it that Bill Walsh (who was serving as the 49ers GM at the time) really wanted King with their pick in the second round. The Bucs, however , beat the 49ers to it an took him with the 50th pick that year. There were questions whether or not King was a good QB, or the result of a pass happy college system.
Was he a franchise QB
King started out on fire his rookie season. He or should I say the Bucs defense , carried the team to the 1999 NFC Championship where they lost to the eventual world champion Rams.After that, it was all downhill from there. King was replaced after the 2000 season and never was a full time starter again. He was 14-10 as a starter and had a career QBR of 73. King was not the franchise QB Walsh or the Bucs thought he would become and actually held back a team that had a championship defense. If the Bucs had a good QB in that time period, they would have won another Super bowl
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Drew Brees ,Purdue,32nd pick, San Diego,2001
Drew Brees was one of the best QB's the Big Ten has ever seen. When he left Purdue, he set Big Ten records in most major passing categories. He also took home the Maxwell award and was both the Outback bowl and Alamo Bowl MVP as well as the Big Ten MVP. He was known for being a tireless worker as well as a leader and committed to academics. He was also very active in community work. He finished fourth in the Heisman trophy voting that year. But many scouts saw him as short with a weak arm. They also didn't care for the system in which he played in. He was originally slated to be a top fifteen pick. But he didn't here his name called until day the second round of the 2001 NFL draft
Was he a franchise QB
Obviously Brees is one of the greats that have ever played. He is the guy people point to and say''see, you can get a franchise QB in the second round''. In fact, I truly believe that if he was a first round pick, I wouldn't be typing this post right now, because no one would be making an argument about second round QB's. He is the outlier,the anomaly. And besides, he was taken before we had 32 teams. Had he been drafted the next year at that spot, he would have been a first round pick. The odds of getting Drew Brees in the second round are astronomical . I could almost stop here. But I am having too much fun, so we continue on
Quincy Carter, Georgia, 53rd pick, Dallas,2001
Carter was a two sport star and recognized as one of the best athletes in the State of Georgia. After his playing days at Southwest Decalb High School were over, he decided to pursue a baseball career. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the 53rd pick in the MLB 1996 draft. After not working out in baseball , Carter decided to give football a try. He chose Georgia over Georgia Tech, becoming the bulldogs staring QB as freshman. Carter had an up and down college tenure that was mired in inconsistency. But unlike Drew Brees that went before him, Carter had all the physical tools that scouts look for in a pro. The Cowboys drafted him hoping he could be coached into a franchise Qb
Was he a franchise QB?
Carter was a mistake prone QB his entire career. His enormous talent never translated into enormous production,as attitude problems dogged him his entire career. He finished with an 18-16 record as a starter and threw 32 TD's and 37 INT's in four years in the NFL. He was released by the Cowboys following a reported failed drug test and constant clashes with cowboys coach Bill Parcells. He played one more season in 04 with the Jets and then bounced around to the CFL, AFL and IFL. He now is a High School QB coach(yikes!!!!). ''Hey kids, see this tape of me playing QB''? ''Don't do anything on this tape and you will be OK''
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Marques Tuiasisipo, Washington,59th pick, Oakland Raiders,2001
Sopo was a Qb in a LB's body. He was fearless and ran over defenders with ease while at Washington. He had the ugliest delivery this side of Jared Lorenzon. But he was effective while at the University of Washington. He led the Huskies to a Pac ten title and the first Rose Bowl win in team history over Drew Brees and the Boilermakers. He was the Huskies first true Freshman to start a game .He finished eighth in the Heisman trophy voting as a senior. But his height and playing style were seen as negatives going into the 2001 draft. He was expected to go in the sixth round. But the great talent evaluator Al Davis(that was a joke btw) shocked the world and took him in the second round. The Raiders hoped he would be the eventual replacement to Rich Gannon
Was he a franchise QB?
Sopo 's career never took off the way MR.Davis had envisioned . He only had two starts(losing both) and threw 2 TD's to 7 INT's for a pathetic 42 QBR. He only attempted ninety passes in his brief NFL career. He is now the QB coach for the Huskies
Kellen Clemens, Oregon 49th pick, New York Jets 2006
Clemens became the Ducks starting QB his Sophomore season and responded by setting an Oregon Sophomore record for TD;s thrown, passing Oregon legend Dan Fouts. Going into his senior season,Clemens was third all time in passing yards in Oregon history. He went a school record 178 passing attempts without throwing an INT. Clemens went into his senior season as one of the favorites to win the Heisman and a possible first round pick. But that would never be as Clemens broke his ankle in the second game of the 05 season. The Jets thought they could get a steal by selecting Clemmens in the second round to replace their own injury prone Chad Pennington
Was he a franchise QB?
Clemmens never got a chance to start his rookie season, as Chad Pennington stayed healthy and took home the comeback player of the year award. When he finally did get an opportunity to start ,he was ineffective. In 07 while filling in for a yet again injured Pennington, Clemmens was 3-5 as a starter completing 0nly 52% of his passes with 5 TD's and 10 INT's. His only significant action since then was a stretch when started for an injured Sam Bradford in ST.Louis.He went 0-3 as as a starter there
Tavaris Jackson ,Alabama State, 64th pick,Minnesota Vikings ,2006
Jackson was a highly sought after athlete that chose Arkansas because every other team wanted him to play defensive back. Upest with playing time he was receiving, Jackson transferred to North Alabama. Despite being highly productive on the division 1 AA level , Jackson was an unknown heading into the East West shrine game. But he quickly made an impression on scouts with his performance on passing drills. There was starting to be a buzz for the talented but raw QB. The Vikings took matters into their own hands by trading up to get Jackson in the 06 draft. They thought with some time and coaching, he could develop into a solid NFL starter
Was he a franchise QB?
Jackson could never handle the pressure of starting in the NFL and was a turnover machine. He had 35 INT's and 25 fumbles in 34 starts. He was clearly outmatched when in his lone playoff game against the Eagles, he completed only 42 % of his passes. The Vikings decided to entrust their future to a forty year old Brett Favre for the 2009 season. Meanwhile ,Jackson is now a backup with the Bills. It is his third team in three years. Tavaris Jackson isn't a franchise QB
Kevin Kolb, Houston,36th pick, Philedelphia Eagles, 2007
Kolb was one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history. He left Houston as the fourth all time NCAA division one history with 12, 964 passing yards. He threw for 3,000 yards every year at Houston. He had a record fifty starts . He held almost every record for a Houston QB including most rushing TD's by a QB. Although he wasn't the biggest or strongest QB in the draft, scouts were enamored with his quick release, ball placement and accuracy. The Eagles made him their second round pick in the 07 draft
Was he a franchise QB
Kolb filled in for an injured Donavon McNabb in 09 and went 2-3 as a starter. But apparently it was enough of a showing for the Cardinals to give up a second round pick for him. But since he has been in AZ, he hasn't been able to stay on the field. He has missed a total of seventeen games in two seasons with the Cards. And it wasn't like he was winning games when he was healthy.He is 5-8 as a starter since he came to the desert. The cardinals are now in the market for a QB in April's draft
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John Beck,BYU,40th pick,Miami Dolphins
Going into his senior season, Beck was rated as the second QB prospect in the nation by ESPN . And he sure didn't disappoint . He completed seventy percent of his passes , 38 TD's and only eight INT's with a 170 QBR. He ranked second all time in passing yards by a BYU QB and second all time in 300 yard passing games by a BYU QB. He also was the Mountain Wests all time leader in total yards. Even though he didn't have a strong arm, the Dolphins took him in the second round
Was he a franchise QB?
Beck should hang out with Brodie Croyle so they can talk about all the big wins they had in the NFL. It would be the shortest conversation in history. You know why? because Beck was 0-7 as a starter. He was cut after only one year in Miami and then was picked up by the Redskins. He spent 2012 as a backup in Houston , where he saw no game action. He is a free agent this year. Lets sign him guys, what do you say
Drew Stanton, Michigan State, pick 43, Detroit Lions 2007
Once upon a time , Stanton was a big time pro prospect. He has a huge arm and is a good athlete. I have to be honest, he was a guy I wanted the Chiefs to take a look at in this draft. He had a knack for big comebacks. He led the Spartans to the largest comeback in NCAA history against Northwestern. He was an academic all American. He had everything you wanted in a QB except......durability. He made a china doll look like a piece of titanium. He was hurt every year while at Michigan State. It no doubt affected his draft stock as he fell to the middle of the second round to the hapless Lions
Was he a franchise QB?
His fragility came into play once again ,as a knee injury cost him his entire rookie year. In 08 , A thumb injury kept him out of training camp.He didn't get a real opportunity until 2010 when he filled in for three games for the injured Matt Stafford. He went 2-1 as a starter.He then was traded to the Jets who then traded him to the Colts. He serves as Andrew Lucks backup. I'll tell you what. Everyone talks about bringing in this QB and that QB off the street. Why not bring in Drew Stanton? At one time he was the best QB prospect in college football. I would love to see what he can do with the right coaching. He's worth the small risk it would take to bring him in
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Brian Brohm, Louisville,56th pick, Green Bay Packers
Brohm emerged from the shadows of his older brother Jeff to carve out a decent career for himself at Louisville. He was the favorite for the Heisman Trophy until a thumb injury forced him to miss a month. When he returned to action,he led the Cardinals to an Orange Bowl berth where they won their first ever BCS Bowl game. A game in which he also won MVP. Everyone was expecting him to declare for the 07 draft. According to many scouts, he would have been the first QB taken. However, he surprised everyone by declaring he would return for his senior season. While he did have his best year as a passer, Louisville had a disappointing 6-6 season. This hurt his draft stock,as he fell to the Packers in the second round
Was he a franchise QB ?
The move caused a stir because this was the first year or the Aaron Rogers era. Many people questioned why the Packers would make such a move with such a high profile QB on the roster. But the worry was all for nothing , as Brohm never played a single snap for Green Bay. He was released and picked up by the Bills. Brohm has completed only 51% of his passes with 0 TD's to 5 int's. He last played in 2010. He now works as a short order cook at Joe's chicken shack in downtown Louisville KY (kidding BTW , at least I think I am)
Chad Henne, Michigan,57th pick, Miami Dolphins,2008
Henne is one of those guys that just kind of creeps up on you. He never really had any real big games or memorable moments. But then you look up and this guy is somehow the all time leading passer in Wolverine history. What??? What did I miss? Henne was a physically gifted Qb. Blessed with a strong arm and prototypical size, he was a big time NFL prospect. But you always felt like something was missing. Despite all he accomplished, it still felt like he somehow underachieved. Much like another Wolverine QB Elvis Grbac, he seemed to lack a leadership quality. Nevertheless , He was the Dolphins second round pick in 08
Was he a franchise QB?
Henne flashes at times in the NFL. But he never seems to be able to put together a string of good games. He always seems to just get by. He also has had durability issues. He is now Blane Gabberts backup in Jacksonville.He is 1-9 in his last ten starts. It doesn't look like right now he will ever develop into a franchise QB
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Pat White, West Virginia,44th pick,Miami Dolphins,2009
Pat White was another one of these multi sport athletes to play college football. White turned down an offer to play pro baseball in favor of playing college football. White was one of the most exciting players to watch at the NCAA level ever. He had over 10,000 total yards and over 100 TD's in his career at WV. He also finished sixth in most wins by a college QB . And finished seventh in the Heisman voting in 09. That Dolphins thought they were getting a versatile Qb that was a proven winner
Was he a franchise QB?
You know, I am starting to wonder if Bill Parcells was giving Scott Pioli QB advice. Because this was the second major gaff Bill made as GM of the Dolphins with a QB. Remember how the wildcat was going to change the game? Remember how it was unstoppable? This was a pick to help out the wildcat. And it failed unimaginabley bad. To think we are laughing now at the idea of drafting a wildcat QB. But in 08 , Parcells was looked at as a genius for making this pick. White never completed a pass in the NFL. And all he had rushing was 89 yards on 21 carries. Yep, if Bill Parcells says he can fix your QB problem, you better run for your life. Now we know why Bill was never allowed to shop for the groceries
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Jimmy Clauson ,Noter Dame,48th pick,Carolina Panthers
Jimmy Clauson was a legit first round prospect at one time. He had the moxy, the poise, the accuracy,the confidence . He had everything you wanted in a West coast type QB. He didn't have the a great arm and wasn't an elite athlete.Then again , neither was Tom Brady. But he had many of the other things you look for in a QB. The hype around him got so big , that he was called the next Joe Montana. But he also had some flaws. He had a toe injury that required offseason surgery. He also had an elbow injury that many believed took away a lot of his velocity. He was also rumored to be aloof and have an attitude problem, distancing himself from team mates. But I remember a lot of people in KC wanting this team to draft him pretty bad.
Was he a franchise QB?
It probably should have been a red flag when the man responsible for making him a star(Charlie Weis) Lobbies instead for a 165 LB scatback . But the Panthers drafted him anyways. In his one year as a starter, the Panthers saw enough to say they needed a better option at QB. Clauson was 1-9 as a starter , completed only 53% of his passes and threw 3 TD's to 9 INT's . It seems the Clauson experiment only lasted one year
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Andy Dalton , TCU,35th pick,Cincinati Bengels ,2011 draft
Dalton was a talented player from perennial big , small powerhouse TCU. Dalton is the all time leader in passing at TCU . He was the most accurate passer in the 2010 draft. He also had great pocket presence and good mechanics. Still, he had his share of doubters. His arm strength was questioned as was the system he ran in college. That is probably why many other QB's went after him.
Is he a franchise QB?
So far so good. Dalton brought respectability to the Bengels QB position they hadn't had in years. He is 0-2 in the playoffs. That would concern me if I were a Bengels fan. But he seems to be better this year than last year. The more pieces you put around the guy, the more I think he will flourish. As of right now, he looks like the best QB taken in that draft
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Colin Kapernick,36th pick,Nevada, San Francisco 49ers , 2011 draft
Kapernick was a dynamic athlete at Nevada.He is the only player in NCAA history to have over 10,000 yards passing and 4,000 yards rushing. He had a huge arm and incredible mobility for his size. But , like many QB's that run the spread option, it was questioned whether or not he would translate to the next level. He also had a funky delivery that gave teams pause. He was never really asked to read defenses. He was thought to be a long term project at best.
Is he a franchise QB?
I think the world needs to slow down on Kapernick. Put it to you this way. Alex Smith was a bust before Jim Harbaugh got there. Now,people talked about him as an MVP candidate before he got hurt. Now Kapernick is coming in like gangbusters. I think his success has more to do with Harbaugh than Colin as a QB. I think next year he gets exposed, but only time will tell
Man oh man, my head is killing me talking about all those horrible QB's . Haven't I suffered through bad QB play enough? Why do I do it? I do it for you the fans. That's right AP, I do it for you. Someone gave a great analogy the other day. I can't remember who it was(wish I could give them credit) But they likened taking a QB in the second round to waiting to go to a garage sale Sunday afternoon. Sure, you might get better deals. But all the good stuff will be gone. That is how I feel about this QB class. If you don't think there is a guy worth the first pick, what makes you think there will be one there in the second round? Thank you as always for reading


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Ashley Fox wastes most of this article talking about the Iggles. But she drops an interesting tidbit in from Greg Cosell: What the film showed is that the Carolina Panthers are an option, deception offense -- and that rarely works in the NFL. According to Cosell, against Dallas last week Carolina had 60 total snaps, and Newton was under center only 11 times. On the season, 66 percent of Carolina's runs have come out of the shotgun. Of Newton's 188 pass attempts and sacks this season, 153 of those have been with him in the shotgun. The most revealing set of numbers, Cosell said, comes in the red zone. The Panthers have had 54 red zone plays, and 47 of them have been in the shotgun. Of their 34 plays inside the 10-yard line, 30 have been in the shotgun.


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30 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Sell assets to repay debt and cut interest bills.
I know....let's sell the library buildings, job done.
By the way didn't Chief Exec Barry Quirk produce a report for the last government about selling assets such as Ladywell Playtower to the community?
- 13 October 2010 08:12
- Ranter said...
The expression 'cheeky Tory c...ts' springs to mind.
Does anyone really believe the scale of public spending cuts being imposed by the Government can be achieved by cutting a few PR campaigns?
- 13 October 2010 08:15
- Mb said...
"Immediate freeze on hiring new bureaucrats" "Employ quality permanent staff directly" [Whats his definition of a bureaucrat? Thats one of those imprecise words that can be chucked around while you think of something sensible to say]
"Employ quality permanent staff directly" How many "quality staff" will be attracted to an insitution that is under attack? The two year pay freeze will obviously help that (!)
"Review all external training, junkets & expenses" Another crowd pleaser....cue trotting out a few wild examples. Cutting training for the "quality professionals" you hope to attract?
An incoherent brain dump from tory boy.
- 13 October 2010 09:07
- Anonymous said...
Marketing and PR is an issue with evidence of odd priorities. I've seen the council's thoughts on how to manage Black History Month in the future and they seem to be to cut the small grants that provide the nucleus around which volunteers can make events happen but keep the brochure that floods the borough every September to tell people about them.
- 13 October 2010 09:37
- max said...
Remarkable how he didn't consider expanding services offered at libraries so to make them financially more viable.
Anyway, he mentions debts, I wonder what's the amount of debt the Council has and how much of the budget that takes (for capital and interest).
- 13 October 2010 09:57
- fabhat said...
There is a follow up meeting about Crofton Pk Library - next Tuesday (19TH) at 7pm, at St Saviours...
- 13 October 2010 10:17
- Paddyom said...
Lets not forget who got us into this mess....
- 13 October 2010 11:08
- Anonymous said...
Yes, unregulated markets, over dependance on the financial sector. Labour foolishly jumped on the bandwagon, as did the states under a rebublican administration and as I'm sure the torys would have followed.
The bail out (and resulting deficit)was inevitable (wasn't it?) I've not heard a mainstreem politician suggesting that we should have let the banks collapse.
- 13 October 2010 11:17
- max said...
The bank bailout and the public debt are two separate accounts, I don't think that the deficit reduction plan includes the bank bailout, that's considered an activity.
- 13 October 2010 11:23
- Anonymous said...
The problem is that the New Labour vote winning model of spending increases for the core vote, without tax rises on swing voters, is only sustainable short term.
If we want to save the library, the only honest policy options to propose are alternative spending cuts or increasing the council tax.
Anything else is posturing.
- 13 October 2010 11:31
- Anonymous said...
There doing a major refurb job on the Torringdon Road Library.
- 13 October 2010 12:11
- max said...
I disagree that alternative cuts are the only way to save libraries.
A rethink of the way they work can deliver a model that is affordable, we must not let accountants decide that it's an open and shut case on services only because they can't envisage different ways of doing things.
- 13 October 2010 12:20
- Anonymous said...
has anyone done a proper audit of teh councils assets?
- 13 October 2010 14:55
- Anonymous said...
the council assets.
- 13 October 2010 14:59
- Anonymous said...
some libraries outside of the capital offer a whole host of things for sale and charge for DVD's and CD's (which they have a big selection of). Do Lewisham Libraries offer DVD's?
- 13 October 2010 22:37
- Anonymous said...
I understand that Lewisham Council own a whole load of commercial properties in the borough which they could sell off.
- 13 October 2010 22:40
- oryx said...
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I read this, especially the words 'Immediate freeze on hiring new bureaucrats'!
- 13 October 2010 22:59
- TM said...
The full lsit of candidates has been published and includes a "Lewisham for people not profit candidate" who I don't think has been featured on here yet.
As they are anti profit I assume they will be in favour of the cuts........or not.
- 14 October 2010 13:42
- Cllr Mike Harris said...
As Ben Appleby has the ear of government with his close links to Ed Vaisey, perhaps he can lobby to ensure that Lewisham gets £153.8 million from the Homes and Communities Agency (as confirmed by the Labour government in
March 2010) now Lewisham Homes has achieved a 2* rating?
Being that this will bring 17,930 tenanted and leasehold properties up to the decent homes standard, it's crucial for the well-being of tens of thousands of local people.
Or, heaven forbid, is this just utterly cynical posturing by a politician who will soon disappear off to a safe parliamentary seat in the shire counties?
- 14 October 2010 16:09
- JoeC said...
This is one of the most unbalanced pieces I have read in some time. I understand that Mr Bullock would probably not speak to blogs, but that is no excuse for sloppy journalism. Try looking at the bigger picture in future.
"Most blogging is too angry and too abusive. It is vituperative."
– Andrew Marr
- 15 October 2010 09:59
- Danja said...
I agree, it almost read like a politician's campaign piece.
- 15 October 2010 10:49
- Anonymous said...
Is this the same Ed Vaizey who said:
"I hope we don't get hung up about library buildings. There's always a feeling that if a library closes, that's it, it's the end of the world. So there will be some re-shaping of library services but I do think it is important that we think imaginatively about where libraries could be. I wouldn't even have a problem, for example, if there was a library in a pub."
- 15 October 2010 11:20
- Anonymous said...
I would have no problem with a library in a pub...
- 15 October 2010 11:39
- max said...
Yeah! Leat's put a library in a pub, and in the middle of the library in the pub we put a skateboard ramp, inside it we put a nursery and in the middle of the nursery we put a drug rehab centre, and at the centre of it all we put Ed Vazey thinking outside the box.
- 15 October 2010 11:45
- drakefell debaser said...
I watched a news report a short time back where the local pub in a village was the library as well, a bit like the Orchard in a way with the books they have.
I think that whilst this might work in a small village, pubs in larger towns and cities are unlikely to want to give up too much of their floor space to a library as it will mean less punters and times for the average pub are tough. I also doubt the average landlord would want the hassle of chasing late returns, particularly in a city like London.
- 15 October 2010 12:59
- Brockley Nick said...
@JoeC - I don't know if you read this site regularly, but there are some occasions when I scrutinise politicians claims and some times when I simply report them and let BC readers make their own comments about what they have read. This was one of those occasions - I have been similarly uncritical of claims made by Mayor Bullock (who has on several occasions provided quotes for this site).
I don't really see the relevance of the Marr quote, since if anything, you seem to be accusing me of not being vituperative enough.
In any case, that quote made Marr sound like an old fool - it was his "What is Gazza? Is it an opera?" moment.
- 15 October 2010 14:24
- Brockley Nick said...
PS - I think BC readers have done a good job scrutinising this release, don't you?
- 15 October 2010 14:36
- TM said...
Aren't we missing a comment from Hugh in support of the Tories in general?
- 15 October 2010 15:09
- BrockleyCross said...
Apologies if it's old news - but Crofton Park library is mentioned here on BBC website http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/11503212
- 15 October 2010 15:57
- josh said...
any coments from yesterdays meeting. I was there seemed like not much hope for keeping our library
- 20 October 2010 20:58


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The Chicago Cubs made their first major addition of the offseason, signing former Texas Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd to a three-year, $15 million deal on Thursday.
The Cubs hope Byrd can fill their center field void. Byrd is a disciple of hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, who also will be starting his first season on the north side after coming over from the Rangers.
The 32-year-old Byrd had a career year in 2009, hitting .283 with 20 home runs and 89 RBIs. It was his first major league season with more than 500 at-bats; putting up career highs in games played (146), home runs, doubles (43) and RBIs.


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Portable solution for measuring light source color and illuminance
The CL-500A is a lightweight, compact illuminance spectrophotometer used for the evaluation of high-class, next-generation lamps such as LED and EL illumination. It is the first handheld illuminance spectrophotometer to conform to both DIN and JIS standards. The CL-500A can measure illuminance, color temperature, CRI (Color Rendering Index), chromaticity, and spectral power distribution. Plus, the S/P ratio of scotopic illuminance and photopic illuminance can also be displayed.
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- Included Software - CL-s10w, displays the MacAdam SDCM levels, CIE color charts, spectral power distribution graphs and more
- Measures and displays both the general color rendering index (Ra) as well as the special color rendering indexes (R1 to R15)
- Spectral irradiance can be measured at 1-nm pitch from 360 to 780nm
- High speed measurement possible using the Software Development kit
- Scotopic illuminance as well as the S/P ratio of scotopic illumiance, can be measured with the instrument alone and with the included software
- Measurement functions - continuous measurement mode, average of multiple measurements, delayed measurement and the display of data at specific wavelengths
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|Illuminance Spectrophotometer CL-500A
|Illuminance meter class
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Conforms to DIN5032 Part 7 Class B
|Spectral wavelength range
|360 to 780 nm
|Output wavelength pitch
|1 nm
|Spectral bandwidth
|Approx. 10 nm (half bandwidth)
|Wavelength precision
|+-0.3 nm (Median wavelengths of 435.8 nm, 546.1 nm, and 585.3 nm*2 as specified in JIS Z 8724)*3
|Measuring range
|0.1 to 100,000 lx (chromaticity display requires 5 lx or more)
|Accuracy *4, 5 (Standard illuminants A)
|Ev (Illuminance) : +-2%+-1 digit of displayed value
xy: +-0.0015 (10 to 100,000 lx)
xy: +-0.002 (5 to 10 lx)
Repeatability (2 sigma;)
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xy: .0005 (500 to 100,000 lx)
xy: .001 (100 to 500 lx)
xy: .002 (30 to 100 lx)
xy: 0.004 (5 to 30 lx)
|Visible-region relative spectral response characteristics (f)
|Within 1.5% of spectral luminous efficiency V ( lambda;)
|Cosine response (f2)
|Ev: Within 3%
|Temperature drift (fT)
|Ev: +-3% of displayed value; xy: +-0.003
|Humidity drift (fH)
|Ev: +-3% of displayed value; xy: +-0.003
|Measurement time
|Super Fast mode: Approx. 0.2 sec. (when connected to computer);
Fast mode: Approx. 0.5 sec.;
Slow mode: Approx. 2.5 sec.;
Automatic exposure time setting (high accuracy) mode: Approx. 0.5 to 27 sec.
|Color indication modes
|XYZ; X10Y10Z10; Evxy; Ev; Ev; Dominant wavelength, Excitation purity; Correlated color temperature, Delta;uv; General color-rendering index (Ra); Special color-rendering indexes (Ri (i=1~15)); Spectral graph; Peak wavelength; (XYZ);(X10Y10Z10); (Evxy); (Ev); Rank display; Scotopic illuminance; S/P ratio; Spectral irradiance
|Other functions
|Data memory: 100 data; User calibration function (when connected to computer); Averaged measurements; Delayed Measurment; Continuous measurement; Auto power off function
|Display languages
|English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified)
|Rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery (Operating time per charge: Approx. 6 hours when new); AC adapter; USB power bus
|Operating temperature/humidity range
|-10 to 40C, relative humidity of 85% or less (at 35C) with no condensation
|Storage temperature/humidity
|-10 to 45C, relative humidity of 85% or less (at 35C) with no condensation
|70 x 165 x 83 mm
|350 g
*1 For Section 7.6.3 Response Time, when measurement speed mode is set to FAST mode.
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*4 Automatic exposure time setting (high accuracy) mode
*5 Linear for Ev (Illuminance)
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* Not compatible with 64-bit versions or ExcelR;.
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By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania businesses are optimistic about the state's economy and cautious about the prospects of robust economic growth over the next year, according to a survey of CEOs and businesses leaders released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
That was due in part to 21 percent of businesses leaders who said they increased their workforces in the past 12 months, a three-year high.
Even so, Pennsylvania's unemployment rate has climbed from 7.4 percent in May to 8.1 percent in August, though it is unchanged from August 2011.
Gene Barr, the chamber's president and CEO, said uncertainty over the implementation of the federal health care law and potential changes to federal taxes at the end of the year were holding back growth.
"The reality is that Pennsylvania has taken some of the right strides, but we don't exist in a vacuum," he said.
Those numbers might not be changing in the near future, because the survey also warns that businesses optimistic about the future are likely to put off making new hires — as only 17 percent of respondents said they expect to do more hiring in the next 12 months.
From 2002 to 2008, hiring growth was far more robust — averaging around 29 percent per year.
Democrats have dinged Corbett and Republicans for the rapid growth in unemployment over the summer. Prior to August, Pennsylvania's unemployment rate had been below the federal level for 51 consecutive months.
Even so, 64,000 more Pennsylvanians are working today than when Corbett took office in January 2011, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Businesses surveyed said growth in health-care costs and taxes were their primary economic concerns.
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YEAR 3 pupils from Fordingbridge Junior School have begun their Second World War project, and spent a night at the school experiencing what it might have felt like to be an evacuee.
Learning support assistants Kathy Wallace and Jan Elkins joined in the fun. Between them they have given about 30 years' service to the school and this would have been their fourth or fifth voluntary Second World War sleepover.
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A large-format paperback of the brilliant Blitz handbook! In the Second World War, lucky kids like you didn't have to go and fight. You got to stay at home and enjoy years of being blitzed by bombs. Jolly good! And as the Blitzed Brits knew, leaving the loo seat up would stop your house being blown to smithereens. And of course, in the blackout, curried carrot nosh was the perfect way to keep seeing in the dark. Seventy years ago, everyone knew these horrible facts. Do you? Find out if YOU could have survived the Blitz in this hilarious colour companion!
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Man up.
The perspective, the questions raised by this author are seemingly a minority viewpoint on the Phinsider. Is that correct? Poll Yes/No Opinion on the whole situation…. Abusive culture out of control. Coaches fault. Martin is just soft… Free Incognito! Incognito is a cancer. It is Ireland's fault….obviously. Both the coaches and Ireland.