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B.M.E., Troy University
Doctor of Humanities, Liberty University
During 31 years as the founder and director of the internationally known contemporary Christian ensemble TRUTH, Roger Breland raised up a generation of successful leaders in Christian music. Avalon, Alicia, Kim Noblitt, Russ Lee, 4Him, Jason Breland, Steven V. Taylor and Anthony Evans are just a few examples of his impact on the Christian music industry that earned Dr. Breland election to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Today, the UMobile Center for Performing Arts is preparing the next generation of Christian leaders in all genres of music, from classical to contemporary. Through his world-wide contacts, Dr. Breland is opening doors for UMobile graduates to honor God with excellence. "Many Sounds, One Song" is the motto of this outstanding program with 21 diverse performing ensembles. "There's really only one song to sing, and that is the song that will honor God. We want to do that with excellence," Dr. Breland says.
Steve Dunn has worn numerous musical hats in his professional life. He has been conductor, teacher, performer, composer/arranger/orchestrator, author and minister musician. While he has extensive choral experience, his focus has been primarily in the area of church instrumental music, having served as a director of orchestras, bands and other instrumental groups at churches in New Mexico, Texas and, most recently, at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. As of Fall 2012, he is now Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Symphonic Winds at the University of Mobile.
As a composer/arranger/orchestrator, Steve has approximately 250 works in the catalogs of numerous publishing houses. These include works for concert band, orchestra, choir and other mixed ensembles. Over the years, he has also been in demand as a guest conductor (choral and instrumental), speaker and teacher for schools, churches, universities and various conferences at the local, state and national level. Additionally, he has contributed as an author on the subject of church instrumental music for various music ministry periodicals.
Mr. Bruce Earnest
Assistant Dean, Center for Performing Arts/School of Music
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Westfield State College
M.M., University of Miami
Tenor Bruce Earnest has appeared in over 50 operatic and musical theatre roles in Europe and the United States, performing with the Munich State Theatre, State Theatre Passau, Opera Roanoke, The Berkshire Opera, Vienna Folks Opera, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Walt Disney World, the Hamburg Musical Orchestra and the Orlando Philharmonic, among many others. His directing or music directing credits include Camelot, The Fantastiks, Big River and Oklahoma, just to name a few. He has conducted master classes and workshops on singing for the stage and musical theatre acting interpretation in the U.S. and throughout Europe, and has over 35 former students working in major productions in the UK, Europe, on Broadway, and in national tours in the U.S. He has served as voice and artistic consultant for Stage Entertainment and European productions of AIDA by Elton John, Mama Mia, and Phantom of the Opera. Mr. Earnest is the Producing Artistic Director of the International Performing Arts Institute www.internationalperformingartsinstitute.com and co-author of A Beginner's Acting Companion 5th edition published by Kendall Hunt.
Mrs. Fox is a versatile musician and committed educator. She is the director of keyboard studies at UMobile, where she has taught for more than 24 years. Mrs. Fox has a wide range of performance experience. She has been concerto soloist and duo artist for the Mobile Piano Ensemble and also presents sacred piano concerts and dedicatory recitals. As a church musician, she has served in the areas of minister of music, children's choir director, pianist and organist. Mrs. Fox believes that the University of Mobile is her place of service. She encourages her students and brings out their best musically, personally and spiritually.
Keone Fuqua has served the entertainment industry, in the areas of film and theatre, for over 12 years. While his specialized passion shares equal emphasis in acting and directing, Keone also holds professional experience in production management, stage management, sound design, and technical theatre, and he has held various positions working in film and television, on set, off set, on camera, behind the camera, in the production office and in the editing room. From "PA" and "transpo" to producer and director, Keone understands the importance of every position on a production team, what it takes to complete the complexities of film, TV and theatre productions, and what it takes to succeed in this industry.
In the area of acting, Keone exercises, teaches and explores movement techniques such as Suzuki, abstract elements, Period Styles, Laban, and stage combat, as well as traditional acting methods inspired by Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Meisner and others, for the stage and camera.
Beyond his service to the University of Mobile, Keone continues professional work locally as a film consultant, actor, production coordinator, assistant director, casting director, production stage manager, and regularly directs stage productions for various theatres.
Soprano Kathryn Drake Hedlund is a native of Big Rapids, Michigan. Kathryn received her Master's of Music degree from Louisiana State University in the spring of 2007, and completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts in 2010, studying with Patricia O'Neill. Roles with LSU Opera include Female Chorus in The Rape of Lucretia, Euridice in Orfeo ed Euridice, Violetta in La Traviata, Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief, Anne Stanton in Willie Stark (on DVD by Newport Classic, Ltd), the title role in Suor Angelica, Blanche in Dialogues of the Carmelites, and Micaëla in La Tragédie de Carmen. Other roles include Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Beth in Little Women. She earned her Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan in 2003, where she studied with Shirley Verrett. Kathryn spent the summers of 2007 and 2008 as an apprentice artist at Des Moines Metro Opera. She was chosen as a Gulf Coast Regional Finalist at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions from 2006 through 2008. She served as Associate Director of Opéra Louisiane until 2012. Kathryn recently joined the voice faculty at the University of Mobile as Assistant Professor of Voice in Mobile, Alabama, and continues to run a private voice studio in Baton Rouge.
Hughes also serves as musical director for Denver & The Mile High Orchestra, a horn-driven band from Nashville, Tenn. which placed third on "The Next Great American Band," a reality show that aired on Fox during the Fall of 2007. He has toured with Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Avalon, Jaci Velasquez, Carman, TRUTH, and Michael English. Additional performances include The New Young Messiah Project with Ralph Carmichael and the group Salvador.
He also has numerous recordings to his credit. Along with Denver & the Mile High Orchestra's nine CDs, Hughes has recorded with Bart Millard of Mercy Me on the Grammy-nominated album "Hymned Again," with Ron Kenoly on the Integrity recording "Sing Out," and with Camp Kirkland on "Gloryland Band 5."
A freelance arranger and orchestrator, Hughes has published works with Word Music and LifeWay. He has worked as a performing artist, arranger, and church staff member, and is actively involved in world missions as ministry director for Global Missions Project.
Baritone Patrick Jacobs' voice has been described as "a major one in the making." In 2000, he made his European operatic debut with the Opera Theatre of Lucca, Italy. He has performed operatic roles with opera companies throughout the United States, including the New Orleans Opera, Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh, Mobile Opera, Pensacola Opera, Light Opera Oklahoma, and Bronx Opera. During 2003-04, he was a resident artist with the Pensacola Opera while also performing in Louisiana, Connecticut and New York.
Dr. Charise Lindsay
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Milligan College
M.M., Butler University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Charise Lindsay, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Mobile, completed her B.A. in Music Education from Milligan College, Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Butler University, and Ph.D. in Music Education from Florida State University with an emphasis in piano pedagogy. She has taught elementary and secondary music in Tennessee and Indiana.
Dr. Lindsay's primary duties at the University of Mobile include teaching music education methods courses, supervising student teachers, and coordinating the Music Education program. She also teaches private applied and class piano, as well as music history. In addition, she serves as a collaborative pianist for university and local performances. Professor Lindsay is fully certified in Orff Schulwerk (through Level III), and has presented multiple workshops in Orff Schulwerk, movement, and creative teaching for several state and local conventions. She is an active member of Music Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association, and American Orff Schulwerk Association.
Christopher Lovely began teaching for the University of Mobile as an Adjunct Instructor in Fall 2008. He was promoted to full-time status the following year and currently teaches Music Theory, Applied Piano, and Vocal Coaching. He has served on the staff of Safe Harbor United Methodist Church in Moss Point, MS since August 2008 and directs an annual Keyboards at Christmas Celebration. Christopher was invited to join the faculty of the summer program, International Performing Arts Institute, as Principal Coach in Kiefersfelden, Germany in 2010. Mr. Lovely has represented the University of Mobile at Carnegie Hall, in Alaska with Voices of Mobile, and on the island of Nevis in the West Indies as concert artist. Since his start at UM, Christopher has served as keyboardist in Upper Room Theatre Productions, UM's Christmas Spectacular, and "Saviour".
Dr. Miller's classical and contemporary music training and practical experience bring an eclectic approach to music education at the Center for Performing Arts at the University of Mobile. He founded and directed vocal groups in churches, high schools, colleges, universities and in the professional field for the past 35 years. The groups with which he has performed and those he founded/directed have presented concerts throughout the Far East, Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America including several White House appearances. He received several 2003 awards from the National Religious Broadcasters convention in music, video, and audio production. His heritage in both educational and church atmospheres brings a unique complement to the faculty of the Center for Performing Arts.
An outstanding, all-around musician, Mr. Plash has vast experience as a pianist, organist, composer, and director of handbell choirs and ensembles. Over 100 of his handbell arrangements and compositions have been published, as well as choral compositions. Mr. Plash specializes in theory, teaching sophomore and junior levels at the university and maintaining a studio of applied piano undergraduates.
Mr. Graham Anduri
Adjunct Instructor of Voice
Mrs. Stephanie Anduri
Adjunct Instructor of Voice
Dr. Steve Bowersox
Adjunct Professor of Worship Leadership
Mrs. Melba Brown
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Mr. Stan Chapman
Adjunct Instructor of Electric Bass Guitar
Mr. Randy Davis
Adjunct Professor of Music
Mrs. Darla Earnest
Adjunct Instructor of Voice & Musical Theatre
Mrs. Carol Evers
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Mr. Robbie Fleming
Adjunct Instructor of Jazz Guitar
Mr. Andrew Goodwin
Adjunct Instructor of Commercial Voice/Director of Ensembles
Mr. Jeremy Harford
Adjunct Instructor of Worship Leadership/Technical Director
Mr. Mark Habib
Adjunct Instructor of Guitar
Ms. Monica Henry
Adjunct Instructor of Dance
Dr. Guo-Sheng Huang
Adjunct Instructor of Cello
Dr. Sharon Hudson
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Mrs. Vicki James
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Mrs. Barbara Laurendine
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Mrs. Wendy Lockhart
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Mr. Keith Marks
Adjunct Instructor of Drumline
Mrs. Heather Messick
Adjunct Instructor of Commercial Voice
Mr. Wilbur Moreland
Adjunct Professor of Woodwinds
Mr. Mark Moses
Director of Exit 13
Mr. Sean Noah
Adjunct Instructor of String Bass
Mrs. Kadisha Onalbayeva
Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Mr. Jeff Quimby
Adjunct Instructor of Worship Leadership
Dr. Susan Ruggiero-Mezzadri
Adjunct Professor of Voice
Miss Joyce Sylvester
Adjunct Instructor of Voice
Mrs. Susan Unger
Adjunct Instructor of French Horn
Ms. Evelyn Watkins
Adjunct Instructor of Oboe and Bassoon
Mr. David White
Adjunct Instructor of Trap-set Percussion
Dr. Scott Wright
Conductor in Residence
Ms. Enen Yu
Adjunct Instructor of Violin
Mrs. Jenna Goodwin
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Dean, Dr. Roger Breland
Mrs. Betsy Dunn
Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Dr. Alan Miller
Mrs. Lisa Davis
Administrative Assistant to the School of Music
Mrs. Ellie Lawerence
Administrative Assistant to the School of Worship Leadership
Mr. Steven Dawson
Administrative Assistant to the School of Music and Performing Arts Series


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Schools and parents will have to keep an eye on the temperature Monday morning
Schools and parents will have to keep an eye on the temperature Monday morning as they get ready for the start of class.
The wind will be whipping Monday, adding an extra bite to air temperatures expected to reach a high that's below zero. That means it could be dangerous for the little ones to be outside for even a couple of minutes.
Thursday night, Alicia Echols was already wrapped up thanks to her mom, Mattie, who doesn't mess around.
Mattie Echols, mother: "I layer her up pretty well. That's my pride and joy. I have to keep her warm."
And because of that, schools are already looking at the possibility of cancelling class to start the week. It's a game-day decision for a lot of districts that monitor the forecast as closely as you do. In Waukesha, they'll make the call Sunday night at the earliest. In Milwaukee, they'll do it soon enough to help parents make plans. In the meantime, families just have to bundle up and be ready.
A lot of districts don't have a set temperature that makes the decision for them. But in Waukesha, a sustained wind chill of 30-below tends to be their benchmark.
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Men's Hoops, Soccer were big stories
Review of Sports Coverage detailed
Fans follow off-season news closely
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Write about it and upload it and they will come!
Evidently! The growing athletic scene at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is drawing a greater fan base as new teams have been added and success is becoming more common.
During the past school year the SAGU website uploaded nearly 450 articles, more than one per day. They covered football, men's and women's soccer and volleyball in the fall, men's and women's basketball in the winter, baseball and softball in the spring, as well as cheerleading.
Excluding articles (like this one) under the General Athletics heading, which dealt with multiple teams, there were 223,185 hits on team stories, drawing an average of nearly 600 hits per.
Which sport drew the most readers per article?
Which attracted the most articles and total hits?
What stories had the most appeal in terms of drawing fans?
The Sports Information office produced a bevy of articles which were bolstered if not outshone by outstanding photographs! Elizabeth Monsivais, a senior student supplied many of the pictures.
Red Oak freelancer Steve Patterson, of Moving Pictures, contributed a large stream of images. Athletes, fans and families can view or purchase them at http://www.movingpictures.photoreflect.com.
The top athletic story during the 2011-12 school year was a surprise as it did not involve a review of a game. It was also not from the sport, football, which annually appeals to the most readers.
When new men's basketball head coach Donnie Bostwick signed 6-foot-5 Caleb Feemster (Trinity Christian Academy / Addison, Tx), the account appealed to 1,623 hits. It was the single biggest news piece of the school year in athletics!
The second most read post (1,550 hits) was also about the Lions recruiting, a story about multiple hoopsters committing to enroll and don the purple and gold.
The hiring of assistant coach Allison Gudmundson on the Lady Lions soccer team enticed 1,454 people to log on and peruse.
Football was again the strongest in terms of the highest number of devoted readers, averaging almost 900 hits per story. Plus, they had the most stories with over 1,000 hits. Twenty-three of their articles had 900+ hits.
The team got off to a 3-1 start and was ranked nationally in the NAIA Coaches Poll.
The Lions averaged over 30 points per game in an exciting season that finished with a misleading 4-6 ledger.
They have their entire home schedule broadcast by SAGUtv, and are the only NAIA school to have their livestream produced in legitimate high definition. The product on the field is climbing and expectations are mounting.
Followers of head coach Mandy Fortner's team and the men's soccer team, who are now under the leadership of Clem Oancea, rose dramatically last year to finish #2 and #3 in the standings with an average of 790 and 765 hits per article.
The men's team experienced their first-ever winning season at 10-9-5 under then head coach Gerald Nichols.
SAGU won the Central Regional by sweeping three games, which advanced them to the NCCAA Nationals. The Lions went 0-2-1 in Orlando, leaving them hungry for an encore!
Volleyball, who has had winning seasons in seven of the past eight years, remains a steady fan favorite in terms of actual attendance and on-line enthusiasts.
The Lady Lions, who have had the most articles in previous years, were fourth with 700 readers for each article uploaded.
Men's basketball, which had the largest turnaround in the nation, going from 12-21 to 27-11, understandably earned their lion share of the athletic headlines.
They finished fourth in the Red River Athletic Conference in a year that saw home crowds often packing the Sheaffer Center. The Purple Pride won 12-of-15 home contests.
SAGU advanced the NCCAA Nationals in Indiana, where they took 3rd. Their only setback was to NCAA Division II Cedarville University (Ohio) in the semi-finals. The Lions knocked a pair of California teams; The Master's College and Hope International University in the process.
By tying the school record of 27 wins and appearing in the national rankings, they led all SAGU teams with 98 articles and over 46,000 total hits.
Women's hoops, which has also appeared in the NAIA rankings and took third at the NCCAA nationals two years ago, had just 48 articles in their first non-winning season in four years. However, they averaged more hits per story than the men's bucketeers.
The baseball club has played each of their eight seasons off-campus, and has worked to build a following. Still, they were second in regards to the number of stories (53), though their 42 games were more than any other sport.
The softball team averaged almost the same number of readers per story as baseball, as their admirers showed their support in the Lady Lions' inaugural campaign.
Both baseball and softball will play all of their home games on their new, separate campus ballparks this coming season.
An interesting result was the backers of the SAGU Cheer Team. There were two articles on their squad and both had over 1,300 hits to rank #7 and #8 in the Top 20 articles. Surely they will garner more attention this year.
SAGU Athletics Coverage
Articles About: Men's Basketball 98, Baseball 53, Volleyball 51, Women's Basketball 48, Football 41, Men's Soccer 37, Softball 34, Women's Soccer 24, Cheer Team 2. General Athletics 45.
Average Number of Hits Per Article: Cheer Team 1,360, Football 871, Women's Soccer 790, Men's Soccer 765, Volleyball 692, Women's Basketball 548, Men's Basketball 472, Baseball 344, Softball 334.
Top 20 Individual Articles / Hits
1. MBB Signing Celeb Feemster 1,623
2. MBB Recruiting Multiple Players 1,550
3. WS Secure Allison Gudmundson as Asst. Coach 1,454
4. MBB Schedule Announced 1,444
5. MBB Land Garrett Jones as Asst. Coach 1,435
6. SOFT Ink Kyla Burke 1,417
7. CHEER Names Alicia Rogers new Head Coach 1,384
8. CHEER PeeWee Cheer Camp 1,337
9. WS Pre-Season Team Builds Depth 1,307
10. WS Multiple Recruits Pen Letters of Intent 1,295
11. MS Clem Oancea Named Asst. Coach 1,246
12. MS Lions Win Opener 1,246
13. FB CSFL Season Team Preview 1,232
14. WBB Ryan Russell Named Asst. Coach 1,176
15. WBB Schedule Announced 1,158
16. FB Lions Drop Opener, 29-21 1,145
17. WBB SAGU Signs Nia Winston 1,129
18. WS Lady Lions Fall in Opener 1,122
19. FB Lions Rout Haskell 1,063
20. FB Lions Crack NAIA Poll 1,046
Totals were from June 2011 through June 2012.


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Rodman and Woman?
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I'm assuming they'll be at "Rodman's Rehab" in Fort Lauderdale. I've seen the grusome twosome there before.
One can never really ever predict what this Elaine Lancaster person is up to. And just how does she/he have all these star pals? And why isn't he/she famous yet? I heard there is a shocking tell all book coming out written by Elaine.
Well we have learned never to try & predict what that Dennis Rodman or Elaine Lancaster are up to...Don't be BLUE little BOY because you lost your TOY!!!! Star Gazer you will be when the Star of Miss Lancaster is White HOT & shinning from the TOP!!!!
Elaine Lancaster is still a Hollywood Beauty and why she lets that Dennis hang around i will never know...Go Miss Elaine you keep doing it>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This is from my blog, and I wanted to share with you all
So picking up where I left off about the whole Zima piece I wrote earlier today, I decided to give you a bonus piece talking about shitty beers. Furthermore, I posted my draft piece at another SBN Blog known as the Phinsider, which discusses all Miami Dolphins football and it is maintained by Matty I, who does a wonderful job.
Now you might ask, what does this have to do with your team? Well, take a look at this week, and I will tell you.
White Sox-You had to slam something when you saw Pierror blow a second 9th inning lead with his stellar defensive play.
Dolphins-There's a lockout going on, and D'Angelo Williams wants to come to South Beach, but we can't do anything with him, depressing, need to drink.
Heat-We just locked up the second seed. Gotta celebrate.
Hawks-Well, we would be a dysfunctional bunch here. First we celebrate that the Hawks kicked the snot out of the scumbags, so here's to that. Then the scumbags beat us, so out of depression we drink again. Then the Wild takes care of the Stars and punches our ticket into the NHL playoffs, so here's to that. I am sure lots of drinking will be taking place the next week or so. Especially if the SCH boys have anything to say about it. I mean you don't go to the Bottom Lounge to drink coffee and eat eggs, right?
And this will give you a break to discuss something other than how great our teams are. (Yes the White Sox are great. Can't let Pierre ruin the party, and he will fix it.)
So what are the 7 worst beers ever, let me tell you what I think (in no particular order) and you discuss yours, OK? So for the sure sign of a great time, here we go...
1-SAM ADAMS-I really want to like this because that Jim Koch guy is a hoot, but I can't. The rich flavor is kind of nauseating. It borders cough syrup for me. However, it is made in Boston and the Celtics are in Boston. I can't begin to tell you how much I hate the Celtics. Therefore, Boston beer doesn't work for me.
2-OLD STYLE-First of all the beer tastes old, but has no style at all. It is without a doubt the nastiest of the bunch. It is so watery and Cub fans treasure this beer. It's watered down like their team. Remember the commercials when you were younger on how they showed the waterfalls and all that shit for the Old Style commercials. It would have been less misleading to show a shot of a bathroom and someone taking a piss.
3-BUDWEISER-Sorry guys don't like rice in the beer. Once again back to the Cubs. Harry Carry was a Cub fan and a Bud Man. So right there you know that if some traitor like him likes it, there's a problem.
4-MILLER GENIUNE DRAFT-This beer inspired this post because I made a joke and the next thing you know everyone was knocking it on the Phinsider. If Dolphin fans hate this beer, it's gotta suck.
5-MICHELOB ULTRA-Oh look mommy, a beer you can drink while working out. Don't ask why I remember ads and commercials on alcohol, but this always had someone working out as their image. So what, you can go bench 300 and drink a beer in between reps? Sure, if you want a frickin' heart attack. This beer didn't even taste like beer. It tasted like stale apple juice with a touch of yeast. Yuck!
6-GUINESS-9 out of 10 men prefer Guiness? No shit Sherlock. Not something to be proud of.
7-RANGERJAE'S PERSONAL BATCH PART 1-The first time I made an attempt to brew beer, holy shit. I wanted to run over to the Meadowlands and personally give it to Rex Ryan because of how bad it tasted. I wanted to give him something worse than his words that he could eat. It was that thick, you could eat it. The second time was better, but not good. The third time, I got it, but need to use purified water next time. Then I think I might be able to brew my own.
So there you have it gang. My dreadful seven beers. What are yours? Do you like beer? If I interfered with anything I apologize but I thought some funny conversation would be cool.
Enjoy and drink responsibly. Feel free to follow @michaelcaserno on Twitter.


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Caption for photo below: Bridget Vazquez, of Naperville, and her son, Logan, a patient in the neonatal intensive care unit at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, accept a Christmas gift Saturday from Pedal Heads cycling club members Vicky Tate, from left, Todd Crisman and Vita Zadura.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill – A group of 25 local bicyclists wearing Santa suits, reindeer antlers and other holiday attire pedaled from downtown Downers Grove to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital to deliver Christmas gifts to young patients on Saturday, Nov. 24.
Because the cyclists delivered so many presents, they will be stored at the hospital and given throughout the Christmas season and beyond to children who are seen in the emergency room, in inpatient units and in the laboratory for various procedures such as MRI tests.
"We spread the cheer through the whole year," said Peggy Farrell, manager of the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Premature infant Logan Vazquez, of Naperville, received a small light-up snowman from the cyclists. He has been a patient in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit since his Oct. 2 birth at 1 pound, 14 ounces; he now weighs 3 pounds, 14 ounces.
The gift-giving event was a first for the Pedal Heads, a group of bicyclists associated with the Downers Grove Bicycle Club.
"I'm pleased to say our first toy drive ended up being a huge success," said Vicky Tate, Pedal Heads team captain and group exercise instructor at the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center. "My heart is overflowing with joy."


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Across the Spectrum: Teaching Students with Autism
EDUC 792 or 600
Instructor: Dr. Larry Napoleon
Grading: Letter
Spring, Summer & Fall (Ongoing)
Instruction Mode: Combination
Location: Course is available either online or print-based, ,
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $390
Partner Class Offered Through Learner's Edge
Course Description:
Finally, a course specifically designed to help you work with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants will explore the following important components: characteristics and types of ASD, the role of assistive technology, intervention models, proven instructional approaches, parent involvement techniques, and available support services.
As a result of this participation in this course, students should:
l. Gain knowledge and understanding of the five types of ASD
2. Incorporate an intervention model into a classroom lesson plan
3. Understand how to effectively use assistive technology in the classroom
4. Gain the ability to recognize the symptoms and presentations of ASD
5. Analyze instructional approaches for ASD students
The required reading is found in the text listed below:
Pierangelo, R. & Giuliani, G. ( 2008). Teaching students 'with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwih Press.


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InterContinental The Lalit Mumbai is conveniently located near the airport and the business district, but you won't have to go far to find cultural treasures such as Siddhivinayak Temple, Haji Ali Dargah and Mount Mary Church. Natural gems include Juhu Beach and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Elephanta Caves and a Marine Drive stroll are Mumbai musts.
Located at Andheri, InterContinental The LaLiT hotel Mumbai is the closest Mumbai hotels to Chhatrapathi Shivaji International airport, at a distance of only 1 kms and at a distance of only 4.5 kms from the Domestic airport, it is the nearest luxury Airport hotel Mumbai. The city is also well connected through all the major highways such as NH-4 from Pune, NH-8 from Ahmedabad and NH-17 from Nasik. InterContinental The LaLiT Mumbai hotel represents understated luxury, a peaceful oasis from the frenetic city outside. Being at the nerve centre of the fastest developing business hub, Andheri, InterContinental The LaLiT Mumbai has easy access to other business districts of the financial capital of the country. InterContinental The LaLiT welcomes all its guests to the best airport hotel in the city, an ideal abode for the global traveler.
Hotel accommodation near this airport hotel at Mumbai is a privilege, given the size of the rooms and exclusive hotels facilities that accompany it. These 368 exquisitely detailed rooms for superb comfort are the place where every traveler should retire to after a hectic Mumbai day. This Mumbai Hotel houses 368 rooms spread over seven floors, with each room designed in anticipation of all the need of a business traveler as well as leisure travelers to the city.
Spread across seven different categories including the suites and the club rooms the guests have an option of choosing from single or twin room and also from smoking and non-smoking room. The plush suites of the InterContinental the LaLiT Mumbai comprise the Presidential, Spa, Luxury and Executive suites. The 368 rooms at this airport hotels include 259 Lalit Deluxe Lalit Premier rooms, 79 Club InterContinental rooms, and 30 suites.
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There's food for stomach and there's food for thought. If it is the stomach route or even if it is the thoughtful route, the fine dining restaurant at InterContinental The LaLiT Mumbai are sure to meet their intended purpose – of satisfying guests.
From Indian Cuisine to International delicacies, this hotel has got it all at the five star restaurants. From the Indian menu dining at Baluchi to Chef's selection of grilled imported steaks, fresh seafood, foie gras, caviars and home made pastas and delicious pastries and cake at The Delicatessen; Guests can always find something or the other to satisfy their taste buds within the 5 star restaurant menus.
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According to TSN, the Pittsburgh Penguins will acquire forward Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Toronto Maple Leafs for prospect Luca Caputi. The deal will be complete once the Penguins free up the necessary cap space to fit Ponikarovsky in their lineup.
The deal is not official and a draft pick or something similar could be heading to Toronto as well. Once Pittsburgh clears the necessary cap space, we will learn more.
According to Damien Cox of the Toronto Star, the Leafs are likely to take on the contract of Martin Skoula along with Caputi. That would put the Pens under the cap and allow the deal to go through.
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Fiona Morton and her sister Nina Walsh, along with Nina's sons William and Matthew, arrived at Duxbury Bay Maritime School Thursday armed with a large cooler and life jackets. Inside the cooler sat a large lobster Fiona had bought at a fish market in her hometown in southern Ver- mont. Fiona drove down to Duxbury Thursday after spotting the lobster in a tank. Nina, a Duxbury resident, met up with her on the rainy afternoon to release the lobster.
Why release a giant lobster into Duxbury Bay? There's a story behind it.
In 2001, Fiona and Nina's father passed away. In 2002, the sisters traveled to Cadgwith, a fishing village in Cornwall, in southern England, for a family reunion to celebrate their father's life. The reunion was held in Cornwall because the family had vacationed there for many years and had become attached to the village.
One afternoon the sisters and their brother, Robert, stopped to talk to a fisherman who was about to collect his lobster pots. The siblings asked if they could join him, and he obliged.
"In one of Nigel's lobster pots was the largest lobster any of us had ever laid eyes on and we couldn't believe its size," Morton said. "I thought it was sad he had lived for 50 or 60 years and had now been caught, facing an inevitable fate. We talked about going back to the village to pay for him and release him, but we never did."
Two weeks ago, Morton was in her local fish store in Vermont when she spotted a large lobster.
"My mind immediately went back to our little boat trip in Cadgwith," Morton said. "That has been on my mind ever since."
This new lobster was larger than the one the family had met many years ago and Morton bought him on the spot and decided to release him into the ocean.
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The $300,000 Dixie Stakes featured a field of 11 older horses going 1 1/8 miles on the turf. Hudson Steele was sent off as the lukewarm 3-1 favorite off his win in the Henry Clark Stakes. In to challenge him included 7-2 Casino Host, winner of the Mervin Muniz Handicap (G2) at Fair Grounds, and 9-2 Air Support, fifth in an allowance at Keeneland last out.
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New Yorkers for Children nabbed Anderson Cooper to host its tenth annual fall gala at Cipriani last night, but almost didn't: "An intern in my office wrote the message down as Children for New Yorkers, and described it as foster children raising money for members of New York society," the CNN anchor announced from the podium, getting off one of his better lines.
It is, of course, the other way around, and after Anderson had finished, the youthful beneficiaries dutifully took the stage. An artful seven-minute documentary by Michael Clayton director Tony Gilroy further illuminated the charity's role. Unlike his other works, this one lacked a plot twist; honoree Mary J. Blige provided one, though. She used her speech to talk about her own foundation for women.
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Senate conservatives are increasing pressure on Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to use the threat of a government shutdown to defund Obamacare.
Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) are spearheading the effort to build a "grassroots army" to influence GOP leadership after entreaties to their colleagues fell short.
So far, only 13 Senate Republicans have signed onto a plan to block any stopgap spending measure funding the government beyond Sept. 30 unless it cuts funding for the healthcare law.
Supporters of the push are taking their message directly to the Republican base this month. They are promoting an online petition, DontFundObamacare.com, that has already gathered 217,578 signatures.
Cruz is flying to the presidential battleground state of Iowa at the end of the week to meet with activists and tout the importance of using every tool available to fight the implementation of Obamacare...
Cruz plotted strategy with conservatives from the Senate and House shortly before Congress left town.
"If we see in the next 60 days hundreds of thousands or millions of Americans lighting up the phones, calling their House members, calling up their senators and saying, 'Stand for principle, this isn't working, it's destroying the economy, it's hurting jobs, it's destroying healthcare, it's driving up our premiums, defund it,' that's how we win," Cruz told conservative lawmakers at a recent bicameral meeting.
On Friday, Cruz touted the push to defund Obamacare at a conference of conservative activists in New Orleans hosted by RedState.com, a prominent conservative blog.
At the end of the month he will pound the issue at a conference in Orlando, FL, sponsored by Americans For Prosperity, a TEA Party group. Rubio also plans to speak at the Americans For Prosperity event.
Next week, Rubio will seek to build grassroots support for making government funding contingent on unwinding the Affordable Care Act. He has planned public events, speeches and grassroots meetings around the state, according to a Rubio aide.
He appeared on the "Mark Levin Show," a program popular among conservatives, on Monday evening to make his argument.
"I think there's a question about whether we can be successful on it and people think maybe tactically it's not the best approach," Rubio said, describing the reluctance among his GOP colleagues to threaten a government shutdown over the healthcare law.
"There has to be some issue where we say, 'Look, this is the issue where we draw the line,'" he said. "If that issue is not Obamacare, I can't understand what issue it would be, and that's the point I've tried to make."
Rubio said Republican leaders are not being aggressive enough in their approach to the government funding questions, which will come to a head at the end of September.
GOP leadership has already decided to insist that the government funding measure adheres to the budget caps and automatic cuts implemented by the 2011 Budget Control Act, but they remain undecided on whether to demand the defunding of Obamacare as well.
"Our ask in return for the short-term budget is basically to keep what's already in place, and I don't think that's a good strategy," Rubio said.
The concerted effort by Senate conservatives has added to the pressure on McConnell, who is caught in a vice between his duties as Republican leader and his fight to win reelection.
Matt Bevin, who is running against McConnell in the Kentucky Republican primary, taunted him over the weekend for not embracing the Cruz's and Rubio's aggressive strategy.
"Be a man," Bevin goaded McConnell at an annual picnic event in Fancy Farm, Kent.
McConnell told reporters last month that he remains undecided about whether to demand the defunding of the healthcare law in exchange for funding government.
Editor's Note: It is vital that this effort succeed. The false-flag argument that the GOP will et slaughtered for shutting down government is just that, a false flag argument. The GOP is going to get blamed for anything and everything with a mainstream media in the Progressive pocket. So, why not extract a price for bearing the burden of the Progressive propaganda machine in doing something healthy for the country??!
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In: Uncategorized by Edie Sellers17 Jun 2008
It's Tuesday, and although I had intended to post this at 6 a.m. this morning, the GameHounds web-posting applicatation decided to be a little bitch overnight and spent those hours virtually puking in the virtual bathroom.
And no, I don't think it's pregnant. Maybe it ate a bad clam or something.
Anyway, if you weren't aware, Spore Creature Creator, the "starter kit" for the new Spore game, launched today. It gives you a chance to play God with fiddly bits and dangly things for your Spore creatures. The full version of Will Wright's hugely anticipated title will hit stores in September.
Of course, Wright, EA and Maxis hope this is just the entry-level drug for casual gamers. Making it all the more appealing is that, with the Creature Creator, players can make their Spore creatures and then immediately share them with friends of via YouTube.
You can try it out for yourself at
Neither Hawkes nor Edie has had a chance to dink around with it, and when they do, they'll be talking about it at length on the next GameHounds podcast, set to record this Sunday.
Until then, enjoy some nice screenshots.
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great.. another game thats going to take some of my life away.. luckly this is only the creature creato.
It's gonna be one of those days……
I don't think my computer has the specs to run this. My computer is about 4 years old. p4 2.8 ghz with about 1.5 gigs of ram and so-so graphics card. However, I but my girlfriend would love this. She loves playing sims and playing God, etc.


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Councilor Bruce Tobey said Monday he will argue at City Council tonight that Mayor Carolyn Kirk should dip into the city's free cash reserves of nearly $5 million to reopen on a full-time basis the city's Bay View and Magnolia fire stations.
Bay View is now open 10 to 12 days out of every two weeks, while Magnolia is closed pending repairs, Chief Eric Smith has said.
Responding to questions by Tobey at a council meeting earlier this month, Smith said it would cost approximately $600,000 to restore full service to the branches for the duration of fiscal 2013, which ends June 30, and $2 million for a full fiscal year, an amount that does not include the cost of a fire truck for the Magnolia Station.
"I respect need to build solid financial reserves, and we have done that," Tobey said Monday in an email to the Times. "But this year's free cash surplus ($4.8 million) represents an embarrassment of riches. We built it on the back of closed neighborhood fire stations.
"It is time to repay the neighborhoods by reopening their fire stations," he continued. "The council should not settle for a recommendation that we spend relative pennies on the fire department while those stations remain closed."
Kirk shot back Monday that "public safety is being politicized in a most unfortunate manner."
"The reserve (financial) position of the city is very important, and free cash is an unreliable source of operating revenue," Kirk said. "We need to look no further than this winter and the expenses of cleaning up from Blizzard Nemo and subsequent storms vs. the total lack of snow last winter, which caused our free cash to spike.
"Services will be brought back only in a sustainable manner," Kirk said. "We are on our way to achieving this goal as we see Bay View station being reliably opened about 80 of the time. We expect this trend to continue and, in fact, improve. And as we perform repairs on the Magnolia station, we will see that station open more and more as well."


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Element Labs was contracted by Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) to create one of the largest custom-made LED screens ever used for a live event. Especially designed for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, the exterior Versa® Ray screen made its debut during the opening ceremony on December 1, 2006 at Khalifa Stadium.
The Asian Games are held every four years with athletes from all over Asia competing, is regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
DAGOC main contractor David Atkins Enterprises was the producer of both the opening and closing ceremonies. DAGOC & DAE challenged Element Labs to create a massive LED screen for the ceremonies having the highest possible resolution and video performance.
The massive size of the display—covering over 45,000 square feet—allowed it to be used in ways previously unachievable. It was both an integral element of the show on the field as well as an informative display during the parade of athletes. Hours of rich, beautiful content were created specifically for the ceremonies to dazzle the audience and make the event unlike anything seen before.
Chris Varrin of Element Labs went to work designing a product specifically for a project of this scale, required reliability, resolution, and environmental challenges. "We built a prototype system and brought it out to Doha," explains Varrin. After winning the bid, the EL team refined the design to meet the stringent requirements necessary for wind loading and weatherproofing, as Doha's desert climate is subject to frequent windstorms and sandstorms.
In keeping with the circular structure of the stadium, the screen was designed to be curved. The entire screen is 541 feet wide along the curve, reaching 128 feet at its highest point. The screen is comprised of 20,000 individual Versa Rays, which laid end to end would span over 36 miles. 762,000 individual LEDs were used, with a pixel pitch of 77 millimeters.
The Versa Rays themselves were mounted onto large trusses with integral catwalks called "spines." These spines are approximately 36 feet long and hold 148 Versa Rays in varying lengths, from 750 millimeters to almost 10 feet. "It's a pretty massive kit when it's all put together," Varrin says. "The spines were assembled and tested in the stadium's parking lot over a period of a couple of months." Once completed, the spines were hoisted into place on the enormous steel support structure via crane and assembled into the final screen.
Element Labs built redundancy into every aspect of the screen, including redundant video feeds, processing, data distribution, and power supplies. "Redundancy is crucial. This is a live show, with no second chances, and with the ceremonies being an important part of the event, there is no room for error," Varrin notes. "We employed an interlaced configuration with the Versa Rays to give an additional layer of redundancy beyond what's normally done."
Sharif Hashisho, director of ceremonies & cultural events at DAGOC says, "At every Olympic standard ceremony there are a number of new technologies that need to be introduced and revealed within the ceremony. In our ceremony, the LED screen was one of these technological elements that led to the great achievement of making the Doha 2006 ceremonies the best ever in the history of all previous games. We have raised the bar so high and made both the Beijing and London Olympics organizing committees worried about what they can do next."
Presided over by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, the Opening Ceremony featured 7,000 dancers, singers, acrobats, and aerialists along with 10,000+ athletes and officials. The 50,000 strong, sold-out crowd saw representatives from 45 countries and regions.
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MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Dr. David G. Jones, 82, of Marco Island, Fla., and Anderson, Ind., died June 22.
He was the beloved husband of Sandra Blossom; dear father of Bruce Lewis Jones and Tamilyn Bakas (James Bakas, son-in-law); brother of Lewis E. Jones (Anne Jones, sister-in-law) and Bruce E. Jones; loving grandfather of Sylvia, Anna, and Katrina Bakas; stepfather of Cynthia Lee, TonjaTellman, and Anthony McDaniel, seven stepgrandchildren (Brandi, Michael, Scott, Rebecca, Tara, Blanca, AJ); seven stepgreat-grandchildren, (Robby, Tori, Ashlyn, Angeleigh, Jessica, Isabella, Sebastian); nieces and nephews, LouAnne Nabhan (husband Doug), Sandra Brill, David Jones, the late beloved Brian Jones, Amber Star Volkman (husband Eddie); and great-nephews Andrew and Brian Brill.
Dr. Jones was born Sept. 26, 1930, to George L. Jones and Mildred Carpenter-Jones in Anderson, Ind. His father, George L. Jones, was declared the youngest son of a civil war veteran. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1948, he graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1955, fulfilling his dream of becoming a doctor since he was a little boy. Dr. Jones honorably served active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Surgeon from 1956 through 1958 in Sondrestrom, Greenland, and then was transferred to Biggs Air Force Base in Texas. He then returned to civilian practice in Anderson, where he also served as a Captain of the U.S. Air Force Reserves until he was honorably discharged on July 19, 1972.
Dr. Jones made many contributions to the field of Medicine throughout his career, such as using fish oil to prevent Coronary Heart Disease while working with Dr. Nasser's group in the late 1980s. He was a pioneer in promoting the use of 24-hour Holter Monitoring to track heart rate and blood pressure recordings in his patients.In 1979, he was responsible for making Community Hospital the first hospital in Indiana to be equipped with the 1010 Duel-Frequency Bi-directional Doppler Instrument, a device used to detect clots in the deep veins of the legs and to detect risk of stroke. He also promoted the use of cardiac defibrillators in hospital and community settings. He saved many lives through his innovative screening and preventive practices. Dr. Jones served the public as a Family Physician for over 32 years until he retired in 1989.


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I doubt I'll be posting any updates while I'm out of the country, but I will certainly give a hearty wrap-up when I get home next Thursday night. Don't miss me while I'm gone, for I'll be back before you can say, "Where is he going, anyway?" I'll tell you all about it when I get back. I just don't want to jinx what I hope is going to be a pretty cool trip.
Other tidbits:
--Ken Lay didn't die of a massive coronary. He died of a massive karmanary.
--Please go to this site and watch Todd Rohal's short film contribution to the Holland Tourism Board, starring soon-to-be Hollywood megastar Danny McBride. I've seen outtakes from their trip and one segment might be the most brilliant improvisation I've ever seen. Unfortunately, it was a tad too profane to be submitted to the actual contest. Just be sure not to vote for it, as I recently received this memo from Mr. Rohal himself:
"If you do blog about it...make sure to tell folks to vote for Tulips For Daisy...just to keep our score
low. No one wins anything, so for me the top prize will be the shame associated with being worse than all those other films."
As you wish, Monsieur Auteur.
--Thanks to all of you who wrote me with possible apartment leads (Rebecca, Tom, Gabi, Kat, Karen, etc.). That deal is already almost sealed (knock, knock, knock on a big ol' tree). Which leads me to the next plea: I NEED A JOB! If you read this site regularly, it's quite apparent that I don't have a very professional resume, but I mean well and I'm not a moron and at this point I'm willing to consider anything--until I find enough money to make a movie the right way, that is. I know I swore that I'd never set butt in a cubicle again, and I'm still trying to find a path that will enable me to keep that passionate word, but if it has to be done, it has to be done.
--Have fun while I'm gone...
randy | July 12, 2006 8:08 AM
Tully if you need help with the resume let me know.
Mr. Goodflower | July 12, 2006 7:16 AM
I have a position opening up in the painting field if you're interested. However, if you are more interested in making movies and living an interesting, fulfilling life then this job isn't for you. Best of luck, grasshopper...wherever the daydreams take you.
David Cole | July 11, 2006 6:55 AM
The Sweaty Salesman is total crap. Not funny at all. It's like a poor mans version of Ali G/Borat. The only two good films on there are are "Tulips for Daisy" and "Otto's Trip".


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From NFL.com:
"J'Marcus Webb, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle: NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the division-rival Minnesota Vikings have claimed Webb, who was bypassed by the Raiders. Oakland must believe rookie Menelik Watson is a better option than Webb."
Webb is a decent run blocker, and given the current lack of depth on the offensive line, looks to be a reasonable pick up.
Troy Kropog, those are some mighty heavy steps you hear behind you.


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BBC feature matches your body type to that of a specific Olympic athlete.
Swimmer Ryan Lochte is too busy to have a steady girlfriend and he talks about what he likes in a woman.
Jan Ebeling and Rafalca are 13th, and Britain's Hester shines brightest, on Day 1
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Night of January 16: Jane Chandler
Steel Magnolias: Stage Manager
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The Rainmaker: Props
Rumors: Props
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and the future looks bright.
I think we can rest easy, Giants fans. Lest ye forget, steer yourself to the link above. From what I understand, Victor Cruz has had another strong camp. I, as are you, am horribly disappointed in the untimely departure and seamy landing spot of one of our favorite players from the Super Bowl winning team. However, there's only so much pigskin to go around these days.
This is how we've got to see it: we are a ground and pound team. Always have been; always will be. We have optimistic reports about Will Beatty's current body of work, handling physical battles with JPP (the second half monster from last year). The line seems to be stronger than we thought, and this will allow our Earth and Fire duo the lanes they'll need to gain their yardage. However, if you're concerned about depth at WR, let's have a real look at it.
First, Hakeem Nicks is a stud. The guy had a solid season last year and many people are pointing at him to be the next Greg Jennings/Roddy White type receiver in the NFC. He's strong, athletic, fights for and wins jump balls...he looks a lot like a young Anquan Boldin. Next, we've got Mario Manningham on the other side. He's quick off the line, can move upfield fast, and has reliable hands. Our #3 isn't won outright yet, but a favorite has to be Victor Cruz. As I stated before, he's had another strong camp and while Dwight Lowery isn't Darelle Revis, he's no chump. If he's our #3 he'll, at best, be going against the #3 corner/FS/SS. The best in our division would probably be either Asante Samuel (Iggles #3 CB) or LaRon Landry (SS for the Hogs).
Let's not forget about possible 4 WR sets with speedster Jerrell Jernigan, and redzone situations with Beckum swinging out or Barden working through jump balls. We also have a reliable target in the back field with Bradshaw...heck, maybe even Jacobs could take those RB screens out to the sides and make minced meat out of the secondary.
It's safe to say that right now, our offense is quite formidable. If our O-Line holds up, we are a dangerous group of play makers.
If Osi can get back on the field, we've got a heck of a pass rush with him, Tuck, JPP, and even KIwi on our NASCAR line. Sintim could come in on blitz packages, and KP is a solid free safety with good range. T2 and CWeb are good cover corners, and if we can get the Fresh Prince back soon, we'll have a group that's younger and fresher than ones we'll face in the Beast.
I think we've went overboard watching the big splashes on the other side of the river. We've got a whole lot those Pigeons couldn't buy out yet and they know and have been in our system for some time now.
Let's relax a little bit, step off the ledge, stop screaming for heads to roll, and let the cards play out right now. I know at the end of the day, cooler heads will prevail. I know at least one other guy who feels the same way and is willing to stick his neck out thinking it could happen, as well.


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Motorola Triumph
Reviewed by wolfboy (Currently owns)
The Motorola Triumph was meant to be a strong prepaid phone, and it is, but with many corners cut. The biggest problem the phone has are the numerous bugs most likely due to shoddy and rushed QA. Whoever did the software for the phone forgot to include the default Android dictionary, so auto-correct does not work nor double spacebar for an automatic period. The first time you get it, GPS takes over 10 minutes to get a lock, and every time after 1-3 minutes. The GPS is excruciatingly slow and every Triumph has these problems. The battery life is subpar, the data and reception fluctuate constantly and gets down to 1x often.
It has a few redeeming qualities. The 4" inch screen and 800x480 resolution is pretty good for a prepaid phone that only costs $35 a month (previously $25) for unlimited everything. I would personally rather have 2gb of faster reliable data than the current extremely slow and flaky unlimited data. It packs a 2nd gen 1 gHz Snapdragon and Adreno 205 GPU so it's fairly powerful. The last redeeming quality is it's near stock Android Froyo. Then again, don't count on getting any carrier updates. And especially don't think of ICS, slim to no chance of that happening aside from custom roms.
Bottom line: if you're on VM and you want a strong prepaid Android, I still can't really recommend this phone. With the price hike to $35/month, I can't even recommend Virgin Mobile anymore either, now that T-Mobile offers 4G for almost the same price. If you're on VM, buy/stay with the LG Optimus V and wait for the rumored LG Marquee when it comes out.
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Long a champion of fusing art and fashion, Bottega Veneta unveiled a new—and bold-faced—cross-industry display at its Fifth Avenue flagship today: a window installation featuring a trio of the house's Fall '13 looks alongside two select works by the late artist John Chamberlain.
On loan from Gagosian Gallery (a first-of-its-kind endeavor for the famed dealer Larry Gagosian), Chamberlain's EMPIREMICROPHONE and COLONELGARGLE—a set of crushed, chrome-plated sculptures—flank three of designer Tomas Maier's richly hued Fall '13 frocks. Both Chamberlain and Maier drew upon assemblage—the mid-century style in which artists retaliated against abstract minimalism by focusing more on materiality and physicality (for example, Chamberlain is most often recognized for his works containing parts of junked automobiles)—when creating their displayed works.
Maier, though, also specifically referenced an offshoot of this moment, dubbed Arte Povera, in which a dozen or so Italian artists worked with preindustrial and decidedly more sustainable components such as rocks, paper, and rope. The effect—especially on these dresses, which feature regenerated and punched-through silk-wool blends in eye-popping autumnal palettes—gives the term mash-up a whole new meaning.
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Stevie Dement is a force to be reckoned with and these days the world class kick boxer isn't training for a bout in the ring but a battle of a different kind.
"Several months ago I overheard a
story, told by a friend of mine," said Dement as he sits by the edge of the pool at the Augusta Aquatic Center.
A story about a triathlete, taking
his handicapped brother through an entire race. At that moment, Dement knew he would
do the same, competing with 22 year old Corbin McKenzie, who he says is like
his son.
"We're not blood but we might as well
be. He has cerebral palsy and he's 100% disabled," said Dement about Corbin.
Months ago, when Dement told Corbin, the 22 year old says he was ecstatic.
"I felt awesome. I never really had a
father figure growing up, so I'm excited to do it with him and we're in this
together," said Corbin.
Dement swims, bikes and runs,
preparing for the big day with the boy who inspires him to keep going.
He is a special one of a kind
individual and he has been trapped in that chair his entire life," said Dement of the reason why he plans to take Corbin along.
Before the athlete is allowed to bring Corbin along during a race he has to compete in several triathlons proving
he is physically fit enough to do it.
"Well it's funny because for years and
years I've been a fighter and when I made the transition to start working on
these triathlons I was like it will be a piece of cake, but I was absolutely
wrong," said Dement with a laugh.
The fighter isn't the only one training. Corbin has his own tough workout in the gym but for him, obstacles are
nothing new.
"There's really no hard part to any
part of my life. It's a challenge and I confront it just like I do every other
part of my life," said Corbin about preparing for the race.
This challenge, one the pair is
preparing to face, together.
"You know, I know it's a big deal to
him, but I'm telling you right now I get more out of it," said Dement.
To learn more about Dement and Corbin's story and how you can give back, click here.
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On Misery:
Last year, after the first Crabtree fade, I helped my girlfriend and best friend gather their belongings for their trip back home. A somber ending to an exhausting day. I then went home and talked about the season with my grandfathers and went to bed. I stayed up all night, visions of Jacoby Jones running through my restless mind.
After Kyle Williams, I dry-heaved in my friend's laundry room. If I had been able to eat anything during the second half, I would have thrown it up. To this date, it is the worst I have felt after any sporting event.
And now, after "Crabtree Fade II," I sit in my college dorm room. I have locked my door. My lights are off. The muffled post-game reactions of my dorm-mates bounces off my walls. My phone explodes with messages from all over the big blue marble. My twitter is the object of much trolling. I will be here until tomorrow.
This is misery.
Misery has many forms. And I know, I know. This is not the worst misery. Misery is being a fan of the Browns, a fan of the Cubs, a resident of Detroit.
But this is misery. And this, in my opinion, is the worst.
Watching Tim Rattay was bad. Watching Cody Pickett was worse. Trying to convince myself that Shaun Hill was a playoff bound quarterback and that Arnaz Battle was a worthy fantasy pickup did not produce fun times.
Watching Kentwan Balmer was miserable. Did anyone enjoy watching Rashaun Woods play? Of course not.
Every Sunday, I wear an Andy Lee jersey. I love my Andy Lee jersey. But let's be real, I have an Andy Lee jersey not only because he's a fantastic punter, but also because I saw him after about 75% of offensive possessions from 2004-2010.
I've never forgotten the days of Jim Hostler, of the times when opposing teams would put everyone but the cotton candy vendors and stadium security in the box to stop Frank Gore.
I know the sucky niners. I'm no bandwagoner.
I've made a "Put In Nate Davis" sign before. I remember Darrell Jackson's drops, Ronnie Heard getting beat deep, being excited when Troy Smith entered the game. I was watching during "We want Carr," during Phillip Adams (the original Kyle Williams moment) muffing the ball along the sideline on MNF, and when Antonio Bryant was our "best" receiver.
Over the course of my young life, I have directed a lot of anger towards Moran Norris.
And yet, this is worse. Failure sucks. Failure when you've tasted success, when a chance at Super Bowl redemption is yards away, is worse.
On the Play-calling:
To be fair, hindsight is 20-20 and I am most certainly playing the result here.
Did we not learn anything from the Super Bowl? If you're going to throw the ball up in the air and hope your guy makes the play:
A) That man better be Anquan Boldin. Hell of catch over Earl Thomas.
B) The man guarding him better not be Richard Sherman.
I'm not sure who to blame here. Roman for calling a play with that route, Harbaugh for approving it, or Kaep for throwing it. It's not like we haven't seen this movie before.
Super Bowl 47: Fade to Crab, incomplete, season over.
Week 14: Fade to Crab, pick by Byron Maxwell.
On Colin Kaepernick:
I think most of the off-field criticism of Colin Kaepernick is absurd.
I do think that Kaepernick's attitude toward his media obligations is less than stellar, and that he needs to realize that providing answers to the media that go beyond 3 syllables will do him no harm.
However, to call him unprofessional because he wears a backward hat is reckless. To say he needs to act more like Brady and Manning is unnecessary and a bit racially insensitive, and to criticize his vest choice is un-informed.
I am all for the constructive criticism of Kaepernick's quarterback play (particularly from former NFL quarterbacks Trent Dilfer and Joe Montana).
Kaep has lots of room for improvement. So does every other quarterback, especially when they're 26 years old. Kaepernick has a rare skill set and boatloads of potential. He will come back stronger. He will get better. He will have more great games. He will have bad games.
Colin Kaepernick is a damn good quarterback. 90% of the NFL teams would take him immediately as their starter. Us Niner fans should be grateful to have our future resting in the hands of such a talent.
On the Real Worst Part of This Game:
Russell Wilson's broken play heave was not the worst part of this game.
Marshawn Lynch's undeniably "Beast Mode" touchdown run was not the worst part of this game.
Kaep's god-awful "here ya go Kam Chancellor" interception was not the worst part of this game.
The game losing interception was not even the worst part of this game.
The worst part of this game was Navorro Bowman's injury, with Mike Iupati's broken ankle taking a close second. Early reports are that Bowman's ACL is torn, and that he might not play a significant part of next year.
Now that we have the result, watching the clip of Bowman's leg bend like a noodle should bother you much more than Sherman's season ending tap-back.
Injuries bring out the harsh reality of football, and watching Bowman's season end was the most painful wound in a game that slowly bled out to its fatal conclusion.
Speaking of Richard Sherman:
There's no question that Richard Sherman's post-game antics lacked class. He did not handle his success (based on his comments) in a manner that reflected an awareness of his team's accomplishment.
He's Richard Sherman! This is what he does! If you were shocked by his comments, his arrogance, or his volume, you shouldn't be. Abrasive ranting is kind of Dick's thing.
This is the same guy who asked Tom Brady "U Mad Bro?"
This is the same guy who tapped Coach Harbaugh on the ass and then ran off after week 2.
This is the same guy... Well I'll let Redskins lineman Trent Williams handle this.
This is standard Richard Sherman behavior. But let's get this straight:
He is not stupid.
Richard Sherman is a Stanford graduate. Richard Sherman had a 4.0 high school GPA. Richard Sherman had an above average Wonderlic score. His score was 18 points better than our beloved Frank Gore, and I don't think any of us would call him stupid (rightfully so, I might add). You have to be some level of smart to be an NFL football player, especially a great one. Richard Sherman is elite not just because of his athleticism or 40 yard dash time, but because he is a very intelligent human being.
He should not inspire this reaction:
Everybody gone talk bout @RSherman_25 interview but that's cause don't nobody don't wanna listen to what's #real they want a script
Nor this one:
richard sherman is a fucking dumb, dirty nigger
Especially that one. C'mon people.
He is arrogant.
As ESPN multimedia journalist Dan LeBatard has alluded to many times, you have to have an abnormal amount of confidence to make it to the top level of professional sports.
Say what you want about Sherman, he's a great corner. And you have to be very confident in your abilities to be the player he is.
Could he be a lot more professional? Sure. Would he be getting all of this flak if he were white? I think so. Was his trashing of Crabtree necessary? Of course not.
But, I don't think Richard Sherman was out of line. Because if you know who Richard Sherman is, where he comes from, and some of the details of his story, this is right in line with who Richard Sherman is.
Here's to shutting him up next year!
Thank you to the 2013 San Francisco 49ers.
Fandom is not about winning or losing. Remember why they call us "the 49er Faithful."
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SevenVentures and NOAH Conference are joining forces to bring you the SevenVentures Pitch Day, an international competition for founders and start-ups. This international competition will take place during Day 2 of the NOAH Conference on November 7th, 2012, in London from 12:25 till 13:25.
SevenVentures, the venture arm of Germany's largest television station group ProSiebenSat.1 offers prize money worth a media volume of €7 million.
The deadline for applications was 21 October, 2012. More than 300 start-ups and founders from 14 countries filed entries with SevenVentures, the venture arm of ProSiebenSat.1 – and now the seven finalists have been announced. For the world's first SevenVentures Pitch Day (7VPD), seven companies qualified to present their business concept to a high-powered jury of experts, and to compete for media volume worth seven million euros:
- BonaYou (Munich, Germany)
- busuu (London, UK)
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- Cooliris (Palo Alto, USA)
- Stuffle (Hamburg, Germany)
- wynsh (Hamburg, Germany)
- wywy (Munich)
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4. Lars Hinrichs (Founder of Xing and HackFwd)
5. Saul Klein (Partner, Index Ventures; Founder Seedcamp)
6. Jörg Mohaupt (Partner, Access Industries)
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At NOAH we are honored and very excited that SevenVentures has chosen NOAH 2012 London as the official venue to launch this unprecedented startup competition which will be live streamed via MyVideo.


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