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28-01-2010 15:53
I'm also waiting for the new 2.1 firmware release from the morning!!!
Nokia, please give us an update!!
28-01-2010 15:54
28-01-2010 16:04
28-01-2010 16:06
The same here, still waiting for the new firmware.
It seems that other phones from nokia (eg, 5800), receive more attention, than their "flagship".
28-01-2010 16:23
Also waiting and not installing Ovi Maps 3.03 because for some reason my C: has decreased from 45MB to 36MB free over last seven days without me installing anything to any drive. I do have Nokia Messaging pointing at the C: still but theis is a much faster decretion than in the previous 14days and seemd to jump after a whole buch of new msgs/resync'd messages appeared as a result of Nokia Messaging refreshing servers prior to upgrade so I wonder if got some detritus around or possibly even residual messaging upgrade anyway seem to have lost 5-6MB in couple of days somewhere which think would reappear after reset which I'm reluctant to do before having to do it again following firmware update. Would also really like to have Ovi Maps, Messaging, IMchat? bug ifxes etc all rolled into one update for C: efficency as I would really like to carry on saving messages on C: not E: (or a fix for this resetting itself after back up, sync to pc etc.) and really don't want to be nannying C: any more than I am with 36MB fee - how ridiculous is this?
So waiting on v2.1, c'mmonn where are you?
28-01-2010 16:51
28-01-2010 16:53
28-01-2010 16:58 - edited 28-01-2010 17:00
C'mon guys let's all be patient.
The rumours are that v2.1 is being more heavily tested then previous firmware releases and that several builds have been rejected - thanks Psychomania.
What do we want here? Nokia to rush out another release that is buggy because of a lack of thorough testing or a quality firmware release that makes our N97's great.
Personally I'll wait so please let's stop whining and give Nokia a chance to get this one right.
28-01-2010 17:07
@rider5512.......to RUSH ?? Please spare me !! We have patients and time.....But when you play with someone's money and judgment...It is totally wrong.
Any NOKIA employee can log in and keep us informed. WE did not suggest a day...THEY DID.
C'mon rider5512, be patient and join the CAUSE.
28-01-2010 17:17
28-01-2010 17:29
28-01-2010 17:39
I wanted to "SHOW OFF" my N97 when it was new but too embarsed to show it in front of other make touch phones
and not any good apps either. Maps is the only good app.
I hate the Nokia ring tone GO AWAY it still keeps coming back.
Its long over due a Full FIX and desent apps. I could have bought a decent laptop for the same price as this phone, At least Microsoft fix bugs and don't store them up. Why can't Nokia have a patch system and fix things fast.
"I loved my N95" but I "put up with" my N97 wish i bought a iPhone or Android way more and beter apps smoother touch exspereince.
Nokia STOP N900 till you fix N97 you owe it to your customers.
28-01-2010 18:19
Have you checked out Nokia's Q4 2009 results.......listen guys Nokia grew their market share (even in the smartphone market) and their operating profit increased 132%.
We are deluded if we think that Nokia are going to loose a lot of sleep over the N97 Classic. We have to face reality Nokia have moved on and N97 firmware updates will not carry any priority compared to the new Nokia flagship devices.
We can only vote with our money next time and be wary about buying any new flagship products that would have such a short shelf life.
The N97 firmware updates will come eventually (may be even tonight) but in Nokia time frames not ours.
We have already been mislead about the capability of the N97 by Nokia marketing machine, so don't get sucked in wasting time you'll never get back listening to semi-official firmware release dates from spurious Nokia employees (not worth the electronic bandwidth).
The upgrades will arrive when Nokia deem them ready, whether that means breaking publicity announce dates or not.
My view when it comes it comes, and even then when it does I have the whole branding issue of Vodacrap to deal with.
28-01-2010 18:20
@ rider5512 - I can't speak for the other posters but as for myself I'm just asking that Nokia provide us (their paying customers) with information on the status of the firmware update. If it's been delayed then Nokia should let us know.
As for rushing out another firmware update, all I can say is that Nokia should be dedicating lots of resources to getting this phone up to scratch. I've had mine since June 2009 and I still wouldn't call it a reliable phone, v20 made it a bit better but even after a hard reset, format of the mass memory, firmware update, and installation of most apps to the mass memory it's still slow, restarts occasionally, sometimes refuses to make phone calls, has problems with the widget UI, etc..., etc..., etc...
It makes me laugh when Nokia fanboys have a go at the iPhone, it works unlike the buggy, under powered N97.
28-01-2010 20:09 - edited 28-01-2010 20:10
Listen guys.... I agree with some of your comments. I'm not supporting Nokia here, I think Nokia should keep us informed as to what is going on, when things are due and reasons for the delay when things fall overdue.
All I'm saying above is that experience has told me not to get excited, upset, angry, etc when things don't happen with Nokia when we expect them... been here before!!!
I will repeat though that I'd much prefer v2.1 to be a good firmware update rather than an early one. We are all owed that.
28-01-2010 20:25
28-01-2010 20:39
Gotta be on the waitinglist. Guess we got biiiped from behind again
I think it's ok to wait longer if Nokia makes a good fw. What's not ok is that we get fwupdates that does not work as good as it should have compared to the time they have used on building them.
The longer Nokia works on the fw, the better it has to be.
What's really worrying me, is that the N97 is underpowered on what comes to hardware. I don't really think we will get a device that works perfect on multitasking and has no lags and freezes.
TIME will show...
28-01-2010 20:49
Don't forget that many users here still have old v12 firmware.
I can agree that it's better to wait for 100% (OK, maybe like usually only 90%) good new firmware, that it's better if they will work couple days more to fix all bugs. But how will you explain that we are waiting since couple months for v20 without any information WHY we can't update? WHEN will we have update?
I know that v20 also have bugs, so maybe we are very special customers, with very special Product Codes, and Nokia has decided that we will become 100% bugs-free firmware, it doesn't matter that it will be v90, and we will wait for it couple years, we are "special".
I hoped, that new v21 will be available also for me, that I will finally update my firmware, that I will finally install free Maps.
28-01-2010 20:51
28-01-2010 20:54
I thank everyone that has logged in and expressed their point of view.
I'm with NOKIA, but I don't want to be handle like a left over plate of a third world country.
they also have a good opportunity here to let us ( the LOYAL customer) that they need a week or a month ect..ect.
They also know that the N97 is not performing the way it should ,for a smartphone or better yet...THEIR so called FLAGSHIP.
But to tell us that they will deliver world wide update and not produce....Then something is going wrong with this company.
I hope someone take charge of the situation and LET EVERYONE here on this forum know what's the deal is.
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I thought I'd be agnostic towards this series, but when I broke it down, I found that I really favored the Celtics. I don't really like them, but other than Ray Allen, I don't dislike any of their players or coaches. I dislike Boston (the city and the fans), but no more than I do LA. With LA, I can count on one hand how many of their players I wouldn't punch in the face if given a free shot.
Bear in mind, my stupid DVR cut out and I missed the last four minutes of the game, where LA apparently cut the lead to four at one point. My analysis doesn't take this flurry of points into account at all.
The "Guys with the Whistles"
The referees started off the game by making atrocious calls on both ends. It seemed like one of those basketball video games where fouls are called at random every minute or so. Guys would practically tackle each other, no call, then a touch foul would be called. Boston set two legal screens that were called as fouls. It seems that in the NBA, moving screens are OK, but any screen that causes the defender to fall down or stop in his tracks is considered a foul, no matter how stationary the screener is.
After the first few minutes, the refs start calling the game like the fix is in for Boston. Kobe is getting hacked and manhandled, and not getting any calls. Gasol is playing tough, dunking in Garnett's face and taking it strong to the rim, and not getting ANY calls. Meanwhile, Leon Powe is spinning and juking and jiving, throwing up Steve Martin "wild and crazy guys" shots, and being rewarded with 9 FTs in like 5 minutes of playing time.
KG: Softer than Pau?
Meanwhile, I think Garnett has shot at least 5 jumpers in the first half from the top of the circle. Does he ever shoot in the paint? If ever there were a moment for KG to man up, it would have been after Pau dunked right on his head. What does he do? He takes it at Pau, then scores on some kind of weak dipsy-do reverse under the basket. I tell you, if Garnett were wired upstairs like Leon Powe, he'd be... a Tim Duncan who pounds his chest and throws talcum powder in the air (does he think he's a magician?). Although Tim's gone away from taking it hard to the basket as often as I'd like him to.
Kobe had to sit with three fouls, but the reserves played well, so ultimately it didn't make much of a difference. Still, he got saddled with two very questionable calls early; that has to affect his aggressiveness on D. It seemed like the whole team lost that aggressiveness for fear of fouling; Boston's "swarming" defense is being allowed to clutch and grab, and they are getting a lot of deflections, loose balls, and rebounds. They played most of the game with high intensity, which the Lakers did not come close to matching.
Unlimited Fouls
Jeff Van Gundy had an interesting suggestion: give players more fouls (7 or 8) or even unlimited fouls. Why not? How does it benefit the fans if a star has to sit because of foul trouble? They get free throws, so it's not like you can commit fouls without repercussions, like you can in pickup ball. Maybe they should make it where every foul you commit after the sixth gives the other team three FTs (on shooting fouls or when in the bonus) or one shot and the ball back (on non-shooting fouls).
Second Round Draft Pick Leon Powe
Apparently Leon Powe had a rough childhood, being homeless/in foster care. The announcers are really harping on this fact. Anyways, Leon Powe is exactly the kind of player the Spurs need. He reminds me a lot of young Malik Rose. Athletic, hungry, a bit undersized, but plays like his hair is on fire. The Spurs used to find these guys (Rose, Devin Brown, Derrick Dial, et al) but now it seems like Pop doesn't have the patience to give Darius Washington or James White any slack. If you take a bad shot, you don't just get benched, you get CUT. Even if those players are not as effective as veterans (though it's hard to see how they could be less effective than Horry or Finley), their youth and enthusiasm helps the team chemistry as a whole.
Part of the problem with taking fliers on these foreign guys in the second round is you give yourself no chance of finding a Leon Powe, Carl Landry, or Paul Millsap diamond in the rough. If you figure only 1 out of 5 second rounders pan out, even for teams with competent front offices and scouting departments, then it's all about picking more players. If you pick guys, but you can't bring them over, you're dramatically reducing your odds.
Speaking of, the NBA needs to address the issue of set salaries for first round picks. I'm sure the Spurs would have like to have offered Splitter more money, but they couldn't. Maybe NBA teams should be allowed to match the contract offers for guys in overseas leagues. Mark my words, it won't be long before you see a high draft pick sign in Europe for bigger dollars than they could make in the States (like Danny Ferry). If it were New York or LA or Boston that was running into this issue, and not the Spurs, you can bet the commish would do something about it.
What About Game Three?
I suspect that the officiating will be VERY DIFFERENT back in LA. I absolutely hate buying into conspiracy theories, but this game really makes me think that the NBA is going to ensure that this series goes 6 or 7 games. I foresee an LA blowout in game 3, LA winning a semi-close game 4, then a down to the wire game 5.


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Reviews by r0nyn:
New York
3.63/5 rDev +6.1%
For a bar attached to a Hooters, this place wasn't too terrible at all. My friend and I actually came to go to Hooters, but were informed that Firewaters serves the same food and drink, so we were more than happy to go there instead of having to deal with the massive line for Hooters. I think we also made the mistake of going on a night when there was some big UFC fight or something, but whatever.
Atmosphere is okay. It's in Jersey and we went on a Saturday night, so there were a rather large number of guidos milling about sipping on their Coronas and being generally obnoxious with shouting and hand gestures and whatnot. The bar itself is pretty well set up, with lots of room and stools and a number of large flatscreens for viewing both at the counter and in the main area.
Service was decent. The bartender knew that I was ordering a Franziskaner hefeweizen and even pronounced it correctly. She took a pretty long time in getting it for me though. The food also took a while, I saw people who came in after us get their orders before we did. Not entirely the bartender's fault, but there's something to be said for providing timely service.
Selection is definitely the strong point of this bar. There was a wall full of taps with run-of-the-mill BMC garbage at the cheap end and quality craft brews at the pricey end. I ordered a Founders Breakfast Stout for my friend as I got my Franziskaner and was impressed with the quality of the beer, having had both previously. There were a number of other eye-catching names as well, including Chimay, Lindemans and Stone. Great selection of beers, especially for a bar in the middle of New Jersey. Food was pretty good too, especially since everyone comes to Hooters for the wings, right?
My pint of Franziskaner was $6 and my friends FBS was $7, so the beer prices are a little on the high end, at least for my tastes, especially when I can get bottles for half that price at my local.
Still, it was a decidedly positive experience I had at Firewaters. If I was ever in the area again, I wouldn't mind stopping by for a good craft brew.
08-08-2010 04:42:29 | More by r0nyn
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New Jersey
3.25/5 rDev -5%
08-12-2014 01:43:00 | More by mbeerdino21
New Jersey
2.5/5 rDev -26.9%
07-07-2014 04:02:52 | More by markgugs
New York
3.63/5 rDev +6.1%
'cause honestly, I've always had a morbid curiosity to what goes on here. I mean, I've seen the hot mess that is AC, and the Glens Mills Hooters combo (as is this house). Passed it a thousand times before on 4 thinking 'maybe I'll, maybe today', but it's always been a 'maybe not, no'. Something sometime will motivate me to go, I'm sure, like St. Patrick's Day Sunday wanting on wings...
The sign out front reads 'the best craft beer in town' (um… you're the 'only' craft beer in town, sandwiched between good bottle sales at Whole Foods this way and Andy's in Bogota that way). A split space; Firewaters here and Hooters there, separated scantily by not much, but I only pay to play for beer. Rolled in just after opening at 4 to find the place dark, or there about. Large cavernous space; 'L' shaped marble topped bar, brick base, & piping foot rail, and seating for 16 on miscolored wood high chairs just off the entrance. The barback holds a long row of 50 taps, alternating up down up down up down on a stainless steel panel wall. Glassware shelved below and below. A large flatscreen sits above on center, and over the coolers on the ends; one with macro bottles, the other with Jager, 'buca, tequila, & pint glasses (please do not serve me anything in a frosted anything now or ever). A martini glass rack dangles overhead on the end of the bar.
Vertical slat wood walls with beer trays lining atop over brick lowers. The ceiling of black wood plank, I-beams, ducts, & spinny fans, and 1' colored tiling floorings. Drop swirly colored bulb pan lamps tracing the bar, and track spots. 3 marble topped hightops roundies adjacent to the bar.
Slight step up raised area to the rear, done sectional. A dozen hightop roundies, some of them Red Bull varietals, on one end with darts & a DJ set up space, an open middle area with mirrored panels that used to be a dance floor, and the octagon shaped martini bar on the far end that they apparently get no use out of anymore. Flatscreens and drop color swirly bulb lighting lamps all around, light prints & neon action.
It's now almost 5 and I'm still the only one here. The printed draft list shows beer, serving size, origin (listing both Ommegang & Lake Placid as NY, NY), ABV, style, & BA numerical score. Some items are shaded, most of which are high octane stuff over, say, 6%, but not all of it. I think someone is new to excel and the color features of font & background. The list is surprisingly craft, and by that I mean, no blatant macros (although I do see posers Shock Top, Blue Moon, & Killians in the mix), and just a handful of imports (Radeberger, Warsteiner, Sapparo, Stella, & Guinness).
Strangely very little representation of home state New Jersey except the Riverhorse IPA. Hell, New York is better represented with 7 selections (Southampton, Captain Lawrence, Defiant, Lake Placid, Ommegang, Ithaca, Saranac), and they've got 10 offerings from PA. I started with a Founders All Day IPA (can drink this all night, too), and moved to the Firestone Walker Wookie Jack (love). There will be a 3rd beer but what? She doled me some samples upon request; 16 Mile Inlet IPA, Evil Genius Evil Eye PA, Defiant Medusa IPA, & Troegs Nugget Nectar (which tasted very much like a habanera chili beer, either the wrong beer or the line it was run through). Eyyyeah. Um, Smutty Old Brown Dog, please.
Just shy of 6 PM now and another couple showed up; now we are 4 (to be fair, it is St. Patrick's Day, and people have parades and whatnot). Got my wings on, done 'Chesapeake rub', and oh yes, they had some heat. Lissette tending this afternoon, and she is a pistol; a shell of her former self, apparently. There is a story there worth hearing. She's dosing beers with green food coloring today, but not mine because, fuck that. Decent tap list, all in all, but nothing amazingly thrilling. It's better than the other locations; not the total shit show I had imagined it'd be. Good enough for what it is, I suppose; an eat, drink, & game kind of place. But stop icing down them damn glasses, will 'ya please?
07-09-2013 03:53:35 | More by slander
New Jersey
3.35/5 rDev -2%
As stated before, this is quite a strange place.
Others have used the word "schizophrenic," which is warranted. I've been here twice, once on a Saturday when the place was absolutely inundated with guidos. I used to live in the area so we stopped in to see what the deal was and left promptly. Had no idea they had so much beer. I came back a few days ago after learning from BA that they boasted an impressive 50 taps and somewhere between 75 and 100 bottles. This was something of a shock considering my last visit.
Being a Wednesday night the (pretty large) bar was not crowded at all. Typical sort of people one might expect, mostly drinking Coors and mixed drinks with a few people drinking one of the many micros. I had a Chimay Red in bottle which was poured into the proper goblet, which was excellent as always. However, my Abita Purple Haze (tap) was rather watery, flat and tasted old and kind of tinny. I had never had this beer before so I suppose my review is a bit hasty but suffice to say it simply didn't taste "right." My friend had a Paulaner Hefe Weiss (on tap) which tasted fine and fresh. It was poured into a regular pint glass despite a selection of Weiss glasses cleared marked "wheat beer glasses," but this is a pretty minor complaint.
Definitely not my crowd but nobody was an asshole. Service was relatively attentive and the bartender seemed to know the basics, although there wasn't much of a crowd. They could probably afford to keep their lines cleaner and perhaps replace their beer more often. About 8 of the 50 taps were marked out but that's still a considerable collection. I suppose the place is worth a try if you're in the region but come by on a quiet night unless you're looking for the typical Jersey club atmosphere.
08-23-2009 04:05:54 | More by DanielDanza
New Jersey
3.33/5 rDev -2.6%
Firewaters is a good idea. A beer bar conveinently located and comfortable.
The execution is pretty generic. Bar, a couple tables, dart boards, dance floor. Could use a little imagination, less volume on the music, and more light. At least until later in the night.
Service was poor, I asked for a sampler, and I guess that it was too much to wait for me to make a decision. I had to chase my beers, and even had trouble getting a bill.
On the up side the selection is great. 50 beers on tap including some great ones, and another 100 in bottles. Not many places compete with that.
Price, I showed up on a Tuesday and all drafts were $2. I'd go back if it was every Tuesday!
07-30-2009 20:26:47 | More by njmoons
New Jersey
3.94/5 rDev +15.2%
This place was pretty nice. I've driven past this place sooo many times but never went in because I was under the impression it was a sports bar, being connected to a hooters and all.
The selection of beer at this bar is pretty good, from many beers on tap including ones I don't see often like Chimay white....and had many bottled beers I dont see in bars often such as Delerium and Hitachino White.
The service isnt bad, however loses points because the woman bartender really knew nothing about the beers they sold, what she had in stock, or even the styles of the beers.
I'd def go back, and Id bring friends
09-11-2008 15:58:16 | More by Bergenboy1981
New Jersey
3.6/5 rDev +5.3%
I've been to Firewaters in Hackensack a couple of times now as its close to where I live and has a great selection coupled with good service depending on who is working when you visit. Sonia is the only bartender there that has shown any bit of passion for craft beer while I've visited.
The atmosphere here in Hackensack is pretty typical for a NJ bar with a Hooters attached :) What you expect is what you get. Lots of sleazy guido dudes eating Hooters Wings while drinking Coors light at the bar. And some of us more refined drinkers trying to be adults by refraining from mocking them :)
Pricing is more expensive than a standard bar but not as much as you would expect from a high end beer bar.
Pints range from $4 - $8 bucks for the most part. 750ml bottles can range from $10 - 25 bucks on average. Obviously they have some selections that are more expensive but I'm just trying to illustrate that lots of offerings are there to be had in the price ranges I've listed.
09-01-2008 19:07:17 | More by koopa
North Carolina
3.73/5 rDev +9.1%
Visited on 6/12/08
This place is more than a little confusing. First it looks like there are three places and more than one entrance. Well there are kind of three places (only two of which were open) and there is only one entrance.
As the other reviews have stated, it is a long building with three business. If you are looking at the front you have Firewaters on the the left, a deli in the middle, and Hooters on the right.
The place looked promising with a wide selection of taps and coolers on each side with bottles. However, there wasn't anything too exciting on the list. And what was exciting or new was out. They had multiple taps out when I came in that they knew about and soon discovered they had two more.
The food was average as it comes from next door. Had I know that in advance I would have ordered the wings, not the burger.
Everything was handled well and the bartender knew a decent amount about the beer. At least enough to get the general idea right.
Not a bad place, but not a place I would go out of my way for if I was in the area.
It worked out well as it wasn't far from Andy's Corner bar so I went here for a quick bit and a few good pints and then went to Andy's for some great pints.
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New Jersey
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I don't know, maybe as I get older I get harder to impress or I just expect more for my money. But what exactly is this place trying to be? For a place that has the beer selection that they do, they sure do seem to attract the anti good beer crowd. It's more like being trapped in a bad guido sponsored movie, sorry. Stripped shirt idiots with brainless bar trash following them around sucking down their top 40 beers. Terrible, just terrible. The help was clueless on beer but decent eye candy. The food was so/so, the beer selection was good but out of date and in some cases the taps weren't even working. If you are going to proudly display something it best be in the tap.
The potential is there but get the help in here that knows what they are doing and can help the customers who are genuinely interested in good beer. Route out the bar trash that hangs out there as well and the atmosphere will receive a huge adjustment. One other thing, it appears to be a sports bar but you cant wear a sports jersey?
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Firewaters in Hackensack, NJ
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Two Croft Freshmen Recognized by National Leadership Honors Society
Two Croft students were recently named Outstanding Freshmen by the National Leadership Honors Society of Omnicron Delta Kappa. Madeline Achgill, an international studies major studying Spanish and Chinese, and Joe Bell, who is focusing on international governance and politics and studying Spanish, were two of six Ole Miss freshmen selected for this honor. Ryan Upshaw, Assistant Dean for Student Services at the School of Engineering and campus advisor for ODK, wrote that "these students have contributed to our campus in a myriad of ways very early on in their undergraduate experience: performing arts, community service, sustainability and campus government, to name a few. I look forward to seeing their continued leadership on our campus."
Croft Senate Announces Election Results
The Croft Senate recently held elections for the 2014-2015 academic year. Three rising seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores were elected, and there was a tie for the remaining sophomore seat. Results of the tie-breaker will be forthcoming Freshmen senators from the class of 2018 will be elected early next fall.
Two Croft Students Win Boren Scholarships to Study in China
Two Croft students, junior Alison Bartel and senior William Bumpas, have been awarded Boren Scholarships to study in China next year. Funded by the National Security Education Program, Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 in funding for students studying languages deemed critical to U.S. security, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Congratulations to Alison and William!
Fall 2014 Language Tables in at the Residential College
Once again, the Department of Modern Languages is offering Language Tables at the South Residential College. These give students a chance to practice their languages in an informal, no-pressure situation. See the full schedule to find out when your language meets.
Croft Institute Launches YouTube Channel
The Croft Institute just launched it's official YouTube Channel.
Photos from Thesis Defenses and Graduation on Facebook
We've posted photos from our thesis defenses and graduation ceremony our Facebook page.
Joshua Howard Speaks at Sichuan University in China
Croft Associate Professor of History Joshua Howard recently gave a public lecture at the Institute of History and Culture at Sichuan University in China.
Croft Professor Vivian Ibrahim's Essay Published on Late 19th Century Egypt
Croft Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern History Dr. Vivian Ibrahim recently had a chapter published in the collection The Long 1890s in Egypt: Colonial Quiescence, Subterranean Resistance.
Dr. Gutiérrez Appointed Distinguished Visiting Professor at U.S. Air Force Academy
Croft Professor of Spanish Dr. John Gutiérrez has been appointed Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy for the 2014-2015 academic year. While there, Dr. Gutiérrez will be teaching classes in culture and Spanish linguistics and consulting with the faculty on their current curriculum.
Fedex Student Athlete Success Center Hiring Tutors
The Fedex Student Athlete Success Center is hiring tutors for the 2014-2015 academic year. There are three types of positions: academic strategists, mentors, and subject-specific tutors. The only requirements are an overall 3.o GPA and an A or B in the class being tutored, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty person. See the attached flyer for more information.
Language Opportunities at Leidos
Leidos, a national security, health and engineering company that started with the proud traditions of SAIC, is currently looking for individuals with experience in linguistics, language analysis, and translation.
Junior Project Manager/Intern
4points , Erbil, Arbil, Iraq
4points is looking for a 6-12 month Junior Project Manager / Intern to assist with a variety of projects they are implementing Iraq wide. This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates looking to break into the international development field who have not had extensive experience in developing countries. This is a paid position/internship and the company will provide fully furnished housing in Erbil. For more information and to apply, see the job posting on the Foreign Affairs website.
Political Affairs Internship with the Borgen Project
The Borgen Project, a national campaign that fights global poverty by working to make it a focus of U.S. foreign policy, has a telecommute internship position open.
U.M. New York and Washington Internship Experience
The University of Mississippi has two programs designed to support students pursuing internships, one in Washington, D.C. and the other in New York, N.Y. The programs provide guidance in finding an internship, housing, the opportunity to earn academic credit, and the benefits of being enrolled as a U.M. student - including access to financial aid - while interning. For more information, visit the programs' websites:
Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute
The PPIA program prepares undergraduates to be competitive candidates for top degree programs in the fields of Public Policy, Public Administration or International Affairs.


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News: Lil Wayne Passes On Nicki Minaj/Mariah Carey Dispute: "I'm Not Into All That"
Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 10:39PM
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne briefly addressed the short-lived dispute between his Young Money protégé Nicki Minaj and her "American Idol" fellow panelist Mariah Carey.
Along with speaking on his disinterest in their nixed problems, Weezy F. Baby also said he is not a regular "American Idol" viewer.
Lil Wayne trusted Nicki Minaj's judgment when she said "American Idol" was not his type of show due to its drama. That's why the Young Money rap mogul didn't watch the singing competition even though his former protege was on it as part of the judging panel. "When I talk to her she's always tells me, 'You don't wanna watch that, you're not going to be into it,' " he told the Associated Press. "She knows me. ... It's kind of like a catfight where they be going back and forth type of thing, I'm not into all that," he referred to her feud with fellow judge Mariah Carey. (Ace Showbiz)
Last month, both Nicki and Mariah briefly addressed their publicized war of words.
One critic asked each woman to say something nice about the other. While the crowd held their breath, Minaj began, calling Carey one of her favorite all-time artists and the shaper of a generation of singers. Carey seemed to have more trouble talking about something other than herself but eventually got around to talking about working with Minaj on a single and realizing that Minaj was an artist who would go far. That single: "Up Out My Face." Carey called the title "ironic." (Washington Post)
Nicki turned things up a notch when she playfully brought up the impact her alleged sex tape had on bringing them together.
One critic wondered how they came to kiss and make up. "I put on my sex tape," Minaj responded. "And, there it is," Carey said, rolling her eyes. The cacophony that ensued made it hard to understand what the two women were saying. Carey appeared to be talking about everyone being able to agree on the wonderfulness of her new shoes -- also Louboutins, only strappier and not so high as Minaj's and with little puffs at the toe. Minaj, meanwhile, continued to discuss the merits of her sex tape as a peacekeeping device. (Washington Post)
Back in November, Minaj promised things between her and Mariah had cooled over.
Hold up, hold up, hold up. Cue the Big Sean ad-lib, please, because Nicki just professed her "love" for the people on "Idol." Did that include her co-panelist Mariah Carey, who she dubbed "Shady McGrady" during an epic Twitter rant last month, which was fueled by a leaked set video that captured the two divas dueling? So we asked the MC whether she and MC had patched things up. "We've been fine," Minaj said, exasperation creeping into her voice. (MTV)


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An Open Letter to the Georgia Legislature:
February 8, 2012
Dear Legislator:
On behalf of the National Taxpayers Union's (NTU's) nearly 8,300 members in Georgia, I urge you to support Senate Bill 313, the Broadband Investment Equity Act. SB 313, sponsored by Senator Chip Rogers, sets basic rules for competitive fairness between government-owned broadband networks and existing providers in the private sector. Unfortunately, Georgia is rife with examples of cities and towns that invested in expensive and redundant networks, exposing taxpayers to millions of dollars in unnecessary risk.
SB 313 would implement vital safeguards to protect taxpayers from the creation of duplicative and wasteful municipal broadband networks. For example, the bill would address the issue of hidden costs by requiring more accurate assessments of the burdens associated with government-owned networks and specifically ensuring that they must be self-sustaining ventures. It would also facilitate greater citizen involvement by stipulating voter approval before any city could advance a municipal broadband network, thus making certain that the people who underwrite these projects have a direct say in their creation.
Marietta provides a stark example of the government-owned network nightmare. In the late 1990s, city officials issued $35 million in bonds to construct and maintain a network called FiberNet. From its inception, the venture was intended to be a direct competitor with incumbent cable and Internet providers. However, by 2005, after only luring away 180 customers from the private cable companies, FiberNet was sold at a loss of $11 million.
Most communities across the state have several existing competitors from which they can purchase high-speed Internet service. Local officials should not be dreaming of ways for government to intervene in an enterprise filled with private competition. Governments exist to protect citizens and to provide public goods and services, like roads, that are not commonly offered by the private sector. They certainly do not exist, on the other hand, to underwrite flashy adventures in entrepreneurism with taxpayer money.
Georgia taxpayers face enough burdens as it is. SB 313 would ensure that they do not also bear the weight of municipal broadband networks unless they choose to do so. We urge you to give this important legislation your full support moving forward.
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The UFC makes its first trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada this Saturday night for UFC 161. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight tilt between Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans, who are both looking to rebound from recent losses. UFC 161 is the first major event in 2013 to be hit by the infamous 'injury bug', with the original main event of Renan Barao vs Eddie Wineland being scrapped when Barao suffered ligament damage in his foot. Shogun Rua vs Rogerio Nogueira was also set for the main card, but Nogueira had to pull out with a pinched nerve, causing a chain of events that ultimately ended in the UFC booking Shogun vs Chael Sonnen for August 17th in Boston. With the card losing two high-profile bouts, Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic was added to the card and will serve as the night's co-main event. The card also features the UFC debuts of Alexis Davis and Rosi Sexton in a women's bantamweight fight.
Can Dan Henderson land an "H-bomb" on Rashad Evans? Can Evans avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career? Will Roy Nelson get a fourth knock-out win in a row against Stipe Miocic? Let's take a look with my main card predictions for UFC 161.
UFC 161 Main Card Predictions:
Main Event: Light Heavyweight Fight
This is a tough fight to predict, partly due to the uninspiring performances put on by both men in their most recent fights. Evans lost a lackluster decision to Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 156 back in February, where he got out-boxed by the Brazilian, and didn't really attempt any meaningful offense. This, along with some statements made by Evans prior to the fight, caused some fans and pundits to question Evans' desire to keep fighting. Henderson lost to Lyoto Machida at UFC 157, where Machida was able to evade Henderson's attack and counterstrike his way to a decision. Henderson has a more decorated wrestling background than Evans does, but is also nine years his elder at age 42. Evans is very much able to elude his opponents offense, with his quickness and athleticism. Also, if you look at how often Dan Henderson attempts his signature over-hand punch in recent fights, he misses a lot more often than he lands. Evans has fought wrestler's before, Phil Davis and Jon Jones, and was able to mix up his striking and takedowns. Henderson is going to need to connect with one of his 'H-bombs', and probably early, because the longer this fight goes the more I see it favoring the younger, quicker Evans.
Pick: Evans by decision.
Co-main Event: Heavyweight Fight
Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic
Nelson makes a quick turnaround in this one, after knocking out Cheick Kongo on April 27th at UFC 159. He's on a three-fight knockout streak, and all of his six UFC wins have come by KO or TKO, with only Mirko "Cro Cop" making it out of the first round. Miocic is coming off of his only career loss, to Stefan Struve at UFC on Fuel TV 5 back in September. Nelson will be Miocic's highest ranked opponent to-date, and I don't know if the Croatian-American prospect has come far enough along in his development to be able to get past a veteran like Nelson. We'll see though, as Nelson hasn't performed well against more in-shape fighters who push the pace and keep the pressure on him. I'm going to pick Nelson by KO, but I wouldn't be surprised if Miocic got an upset in this one.
Pick: Nelson by 2nd round KO.
Light Heavyweight Fight
Ryan Jimmo vs Igor Pakrajac
Pokrajac is a veteran of nine UFC fights, and has sported a record of 4-4-1 NC in the octagon. His no-contest came in his most recent fight, where he lost Joey Beltran, who tested positive for banned substances, and the win was overturned. That followed a submission loss to Vinny Magalhaes at UFC 152. Jimmo made his UFC debut at UFC 149, where he tied the fastest knock-out record by starching Anthony Perosh in just seven seconds. He most recently lost a decision to James Te Huna, but had Te Huna hurt bad after dropping him with a headkick in the first round and almost finishing the fight with some vicious ground and pound. Te Huna came back and controlled Jimmo against the fence and on the mat and the last two rounds, and took home a UD. I think that the Canadian will be able to take out the Croatian in this one, and early.
Pick: Jimmo by 1st round KO
Women's Bantamweight Fight
Both of these fighters are making their UFC debuts, and are both looking to continue the hot streak of exciting and gutsy female performances in the octagon. Sexton is a jiu jitsu black belt with a PhD in theoretical computer science, and is on a three fight winning streak. Davis enters the UFC after a very successful run in Strikeforce and Invicta, and has won five of her last six fights. In Sexton's last fight, a win over Aisling Daly at Cage Warriors 47, she controlled Daly from the top for most of the fight, but did allow Daly to almost pull off two armbars in the first round and a pretty deep guillotine later on. Sexton is well-rounded, and smart, but I don't know if she'll be able to get out of those same predicaments if she winds up in one against Davis. I think that when this one hits the mat, Davis will be able to shut down Sexton's ground and pound, and as long as Davis doesn't spend too much time on the bottom, the judges' scorecards will go her way
Pick: Davis by decision
Heavyweight Fight
Pat Barry is 5-5 in the UFC and hasn't been able to string together two wins in a row inside the octagon. Both of these Louisana natives will be looking for their second straight, with Barry coming off of a vicious knockout of Shane Del Rosario at the TUF 16 Finale back in December, and Jordan is coming off of a second-round TKO over Mike Russow at UFC on Fox in January. Jordan got hurt early in his fight with Russow, but was able to recover. In the second round, after Russow had spent the bulk of his energy, Jordan was able to take his back and rain down enough punches for the Herb Dean to waive it off. This one is tough to pick, because it's unclear to me at this point how much potential Shawn Jordan really has in the UFC's heavyweight division. I'm not sure if Jordan will be able to recover if Barry catches in him early, like Russow was able to do, but if he does, then he can probably take the fight to the second round and win by submission. I could easily see either fighter winning this one, but since this is predictions piece, I'll go with my gut and say Shawn Jordan.
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Archive for February, 2011
Scavenger Hunt—Feb. 26+27
Planes and stars aloft in this week's Hunt.
What's New?
Pop Chart Lab's designs (above) make you spend some time and look a bit […]
The Pearly Snaps Play the Flea
See Stephanie's string band downstairs this Saturday at noon.
Momofuku Milk Bar!
Crack pie + Flea = YUM.
Finders/Keepers—Feb. 19+20
Who solved the mysteries of this week's Hunt?
Scavenger Hunt—Feb. 19+20
Things are getting mysterious at the Hunt.
What's New?
Antiques from upstate and Jersey, a 35-yr. estate-sale vet, geometric-print totes and kale chips from Brooklyn.
Black + White All Over
Check out Matthew Pillsbury's gorgeous photo of the Flea at Skylight One Hanson.
Flea Ink
More news and links, including a horse charm's appearance on Letterman.


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Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Bridge Street
Discover a very special treasure when you are in Morpeth.
Housed in the delightful medieval Chantry buildings next to the River Wansbeck is The Bagpipe Museum. It is home to a unique collection of 150 sets of pipes, including the remarkable bagpipe collection of William Alfred Cocks (1892 - 1971), a clockmaker from Ryton, near Newcastle.
• Discover the traditional Northumbrian pipes with their delicate chant
• See how they compare to the Highland and Irish Bagpipes
• Find out how they are made and how pipes have developed over the centuries
• Understand the difference between pipes with bellows and mouth pieces
• Learn about aficionado, expert and collector, W A Cocks
• Move and play Cantaria – a special light and sound feature
Click here to see a few images of the Museum
Click here to search for bagpipe related information and images in the Northumberland Archives at Woodhorn.
The pipes collection belongs to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Chantry building itself was founded for a priest to say Mass, pray for Christian souls, and keep a grammar school. He also collected bridge tolls. The school was granted a charter by Edward VI in 1552 and operated until 1846. Since then it has been used for a wide variety of purposes from a cholera hospital to a mineral water factory. Today the building is also home to the Northumbrian Craft Centre.
Bagpipe Museum Opening Times
0930 -1700 Monday – Saturday all year round
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July 26, 2004
Tifton- The neighborhood around Madison Avenue is just one of the areas that has been hit by burglars.
"For this month we've had close to 30. It's really a rash of them," says Lt. Porter Jackson of the Tifton Police Department.
Utility sheds full of lawn equipment are targets of the thieves', but investigators say they are also breaking into homes.
"He's knocking out windows, raising windows, going in the house, getting X-boxes, and things like that, jewelry, anything that he can readily pick up and tote."
They believe there are at least two men traveling neighborhoods on bicycles.
"This person probably goes up to the door and knocks on the door to see if anyone's home. If they happen to be there, he'll ask them can I cut your grass and it's obvious he doesn't have a lawnmower with him."
Police are reminding everyone to lock utility sheds, and entrances into their homes. Be sure not to leave anything outside that can easily be carried off. If you are going out of town, have a neighbor pick up mail, leave a light on, and request to have an officer patrol your house.
"And write down serial numbers. That's a big help to us is people writing down serial numbers on DVD players, X-boxes and things like this."
None of the property has been found, but if any of it is recovered, a serial number may be the only way for you to prove it's yours.
Police have John Wesley Parks in custody and are questioning him, but he has not been charged with the burglaries.
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Routes Sorted
L to R R to L Alpha
Two cracks broken up with some ledges, first crack 10-15 feet, second crack around 15 feet. First crack is about fist sized, fun and interesting, exciting mantle moves to leave the crack. Second crack is more hand sized, and a lot more fun. Topping the route wasn't too bad, but this thing needs some loving. Get on it.
Around 15 feet left of High School Romancer. We topped out and walked around to get down.
Hand sized cams and some hexes, probably could use a nut or two if you wanted.


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Crossing the Color Line: A Place of Their Own, 1973-1975
Throughout fall 1973 and into winter 1974, members of the Society of Afro-American Culture (SAAC) continued to justify their need for a cultural center and use of the Print Shop. In December, Dean of Student Affairs Banks Talley submitted an offer to SAAC, allocating the basement of the Print Shop for the use of an African American cultural center. Don Bell and the SAAC quickly rejected this offer. Perhaps SAAC interpreted the allocation of the basement as the administration's attempt to hide the cultural center and its members. Neither Bell nor the SAAC spoke publically about the proposal, so it is unclear why SAAC rejected it. The following January, Talley counter-offered with his "final" decision: SAAC could utilize half of the first floor of the Print Shop, a space SAAC declared too small for a cultural center. In a statement to the Technician on January 9, 1974, Dean of Student Development John Poole declared, "We are now hopeful that they [SAAC] will meet with us in regards to how that space that has been allocated to them can best be used." However, African American students refused to accept Talley's final offer and continued to voice their opinions across campus.
The tension resulting from the lack of communication and understanding between white and African American students prompted student leaders to seek solutions and to promote racial unity across campus. Dean John Poole called for student leaders to meet with university administrators for a "Student Affairs of Human Relations Conference" at the Quail Roost conference center near Durham, NC. Informally referred to as Quail Roost, the conference offered students an opportunity to discuss issues with one another with the aid of counselors. Nine white students, including Student Body President Terry Carroll, and ten African American students attended the weekend meeting on February 2-3, 1974; notably absent was Brenda Harrison who rejected the conference invitation. Dean Banks Talley, Dean John Poole, and Dr. Augustus Witherspoon also attended the conference as administrative representatives.
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All Three Eras of Baron Athletics to be Honored in Hall of Fame August 22, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – The old and new eras of varsity athletics, as well as the club era, will be represented in the 2014 Baron Hall of Fame Induction Class. The ceremony will take place on August, 31. [read more]
Rugby Ruckus Set for August 31 at Harding Stadium August 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Labor Day in Steubenville will once again feature the annual Robert D'Anniballe Rugby Ruckus. The 11th Ruckus will pit FUS agains Indiana University of Pennsylvania and will feature a FREE concert from local band Spinning Jenny. [read more]
The Best of the Barons #2: WSOC Wins First Playoff Game August 20, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Lady Baron soccer capped off a break-out season with a dominant win over Pitt-Greensburg for the program's first playoff win. [read more]
Caleb Knorr Makes 2013-14 NABC Honors Court July 28, 2014 STEUBENVILE, Ohio – THe National Association of Basketball Coaches named Baron basketball player Caleb Knorr to their 2013-14 Honors Court. [read more]
First Fr. Mike Scanlan Tennis Tournament a Rousing Success July 25, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – The first year of the Fr. Mike Scanlan Tennis Tournament was played on July 19 & 20 and set a strong foundation for future tournaments. [read more]
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May 14, 2014 Register NOW for Franciscan's Summer Sports Camps STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Sign up now fro Franciscan's Summer Sports Camps, running through June and July!
June 5, 2014 Two More FUS Teams Win AMCC Peak Performer Honors STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced the winter and spring season Team Peak Performer winners and two Franciscan team were among the winners.
May 19, 2014 | Men's Tennis Men's Tennis Sweeps AMCC First Team All-Conference STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Baron tennis took both the AMCC Coach of the Year and Player of the Year Awards as well as sweeping the First Team All-Conference honors.
May 15, 2014 Franciscan Wins AMCC Peak Performer for Second Straight Year STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Baron Athletics has been award the Institutional Peak Performer Award by the AMCC for the second consecutive year.
April 27, 2014 | Men's Tennis Baron Tennis Wins AMCC Championship Title In Tight Match ERIE, Pa.—The Baron tennis team played down to the wire in the AMCC Championship match, tying it up at 4-4 with one match left to be the deciding factor. In the end the Barons held onto their undefeated conference record and won against Pitt. Greensburg, 5-4.
April 26, 2014 | Softball Season Finale Ends With Double Header Losses HAMBURG, NY. —The Lady Barons dropped both games of their season finale versus Hilbert College, 6-1 and 13-0. Franciscan University battled, but continued their struggles in the batters box.
April 26, 2014 | Men's Track Baron track and field ends season in success ERIE, P.A. - The Franciscan University track and field program competed in their final meet of the year at the Penn State Behrend Invitational, ending the season with success.
April 26, 2014 | Men's Tennis Baron Seniors Stand Out In Tennis Semi-Final Sweep ERIE, Pa. – The AMCC semi-finals came and went quickly for Baron Tennis with Franciscan sweeping Penn St. - Altoona 5-0.
April 23, 2014 | Softball FUS Softball Plays an Improved Game on Senior Day STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Lady Baron softball played one of its best games of the year on Senior Day against Bethany College.
Video: A Black and Gold Evening; Baron Club Dinner 2014 March 5, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – The 2014 Baron Club Dinner on April 12 will feature a panel of 4 current & former Steelers including Ike Taylor.
VIDEO: Game Highlights Lady Barons vs Pitt. Bradford February 28, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio–In their final game of the season, the Lady Barons triumphed over conference opponent Pitt. Bradford 64-58
Game Highlights; Baron Basketball vs. La Roche College February 12, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Relive the Baron's fifth conference win of the 2013-14 season with game highlights from their 62-58 victory over La Roche College.
Video of Joe Rine's Game Winning Layup Against Medaille College January 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – A drive and dish from junior Moses Sullivan sets up Joe Rine with a game winning layup in the final five seconds of the Baron's second conference win.
Video From the Final Seconds of the Baron's Win vs. Altoona January 23, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – A clock-killing in-bound play sets the Barons up for their third conference win of the year.
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Why I Won't be Buying Windows Anymore
I am going abroad this weekend and was busy packing and decided to update Windows 7 Professional. I fired it up and went to the control panel Updates and had a popup (Why does MS love popups?) stating that I may be the victim of software fraud. I followed various prompts and downloads and then was told Windows Genuine Advantage had failed to authenticate my copy of Windows. Why can't MS even make proper spyware? I was then given some info about Firefox being a possible problem and was told to restart and try to validate. I did the restart and was faced with all sorts of banners telling me my software was illegal. I tried another restart and was offered the 'opportunity' to enter my Authorisation Code. Naturally this was safely in Yojimbo on OS X, so I rebooted and got it. Another boot into Windows and it decided to Authenticate my computer without me entering the Authorisation Code. Next some updates which necessitated another restart. In total 90 minutes of my time wasted and 5 restarts.
Is it any wonder that people don't like Microsoft and Windows? It was a total waste of my time. My understanding is that about 5% of these actions are false positives. That isn't very good. What Advantage is there for the Consumer.
Will I buy Windows again? I actually am so PO'ed that I don't want to, but Windows 8 looks far too interesting not to give it a try.
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Okay so I went through and found some scouting reports for Sean Smith, Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr just to see if there were any similarities between any of them because in my personal opinion not matter how bad people think Sean Smith is he is going to be working with one of the all time greatest Corner back coaches and that is Emmit Thomas and I firmly believe that Thomas is the reason that Brandon Carr and Brandon Flowers are considered to be one of the best corners in the league. Here are the scouting reports for all of them and you make your own conclusion:
Brandon Carr:
Positives: Has very good upper body muscle definition, with good arm length, broad shoulders, good chest thickness, tight waist, thick calves and thighs … His frame could carry at least another ten pounds of bulk without having it impact his impressive playing speed … Best when playing in off coverage, as he makes quick reads, rarely bites on pump fakes or play action and shows the soft, natural hands to pluck the ball away from his frame … Unquestioned team leader who gets others together for extra work in the training room or after practices … Called by the coaching staff as the program's role model player … Has very good flexibility, range and quickness in the open field and his basket-ball experience allows him to time his leaps and get excellent elevation to get to the thrown pass at its high point … Has good eyes seeing the play develop, showing no hesitation or false steps in his flow to the ball … Good locating the pigskin working through trash … He is not the type that will get tunnel-vision and eyeball the quarterback, as he gets to the ball in an instant once he locates it … Plays too loose in man coverage, but even though he uses a skate-&-bail technique, he shuffles with his hips open to prevent from getting beaten by the deep throws … Because of the system he plays in, he is stationed too deep in the zone to get a great jump on the ball, but shows good urgency to close … Much better when he is allowed to see the field and receivers, play his responsibility first and then fly to the ball.
Tracks the ball well in flight and uses his reach efficiently to go up and over the receiver to break up the pass … Very quick straight-line runner, but also has the range to close on plays at the opposite sideline … His catch-up acceleration allows him to recover some when he gives up too big of a cushion … Demonstrates very good body control, as he uses his size and athletic ability to get to the right spot to prevent the pass completion … His hands are his best asset, as he looks the ball in well and it is very rare to see him drop any balls that he grabs with his hands (even good at using his body as a crutch) … Late arriver in run support, but has good hand strength and jolt ability to reroute or press the receiver sat the line of scrimmage … Reads and reacts quickly to sweeps and outside runs, doing a better job of attacking ball carriers in the open rather than in closed quarters … Gets a bit reckless at times making tackles in space, but when he squares up and keeps his pads down, he can explode behind his hits (just inconsistent in doing this) … Competitive player on the special teams coverage units, where he shows a good burst getting down field and will not hesitate to get vertical in order to make the play.
Negatives: Has good weight room strength, but needs to translate that to the football field, as he does not demonstrate good power behind his hits to impact his opponent on initial contact … Seems to shy away from contact in run support, preferring to let others make plays in that area … His competitiveness is inconsistent, as he will take a few plays off each game and throttle down when not involved in the action, rather than lend support … Might be a better fit as a safety, as he is good playing off coverage, but when he has to cover a receiver one-on-one, he plays too conservative, allowing a big cushion rather than mirroring his man … Must be more alert to action in front of him, as that large cushion he allows makes him seem late when he has to hustle and close on the ball … Has good leaping ability, but gets most of his picks and break-ups in the open field, as he is not really much of seeker for the pigskin when having to go up for it in a crowd … When he shows urgency and closes on the ball carrier, he has the playing strength to make a big hit, but he seems more comfortable in finessing his man rather than punishing him … Gets too reckless trying to make plays in space and is a step slow when having to make adjustments on the field … Must refine his backpedal, as the skate-&-bail technique he uses gets him too far behind the receiver and he struggles to recover.
Compares To: ALAN ZEMAITIS-Tampa Bay … Like Zemaitis, Carr has good timed speed and has the strength to be an impact tackler, but he fails to generate that power on the football field, as he is a marginal run supporter. He has good ability to get to the ball in flight and shows natural hands for the interception, but plays too loose off his coverage assignment, which results in the opposition having good success working underneath. With his ball hawking skills and adequate man coverage skills, he just might be a better fit inside at safety, rather than going one-one-one with receivers in man coverage at corner-back.
Carr is a hard-hitting tackler with excellent range and catch-up speed. The three-year starter at right cornerback has been extremely effective at containing the opposition's best receiver, as he openly challenges the quarterback to throw the ball into his area. He would close out his career with 50 passes defended (39 break-ups, 11 interceptions), the sixth-best career total in NCAA Division II history.
Brandon Flowers:
Brandon Flowers developed into one of the elite cornerbacks in college football. He's also regarded as one of the hardest hitters at his position.
A student of the game who spends plenty of time in the film room and is effective in both man and zone coverage.
Flowers' size makes it difficult to believe the impact he puts behind his tackles. He has studied NFL cornerbacks to learn how passing teams attack a secondary.
Positives: Compact build, with a well-defined upper and lower body … Has a very strong hand grip, taking advantage of it to deliver a jarring jolt to the receivers in press coverage … Agile with quick feet and good change-of-direction agility … Will get a bit reckless and overpursue, struggling to recover, but he does have the valid speed to stay with the receiver when mirroring … Smart, instinctive player who makes proper reads and knows his responsibilities coming up in run force … Uses his hands with good force to reroute in man coverage and shows explosive hitting ability, squaring his shoulders, staying low in his pads and driving with his legs to impede the ballcarrier's forward progress in outside run support … Has good acceleration planting and driving out of his backpedal and shows good discipline and movement skills, sticking tight with the receivers by using rapid feet in transition, excellent balance and good body control throughout the route progression … When he plays in control, he shows the ability to jump and anticipate the route … Likes to press better than he likes to play off the receiver, but takes his opponent out of rhythm (just needs to recover when he loses position) … Uses both the classic backpedal and shuffle-and-slide technique, but there is no wasted motion coming out of his breaks … Does a nice job of picking up receivers in the zone and is a forceful tackler who takes proper angles in order to spring into his hits … Stays low in his stance, displaying fluid hip swerve and head-turning abilities to track the ball in flight … Can transition and burst to make the play on the ball … Has natural hands and very good lift going up for the ball in traffic, much like a receiver, resulting in more than a fair share of interceptions and pass deflections … Will get burned on a go route when he gets a bit reckless, but will generally stay on the receiver's hip and shadow … Breaks sharply toward the ball and will not shy away from contact near the line of scrimmage … Shows an explosive burst off the edge as a blitzer and is fearless tackling -- his hits stand out on tape … Plays bigger than his size indicates and has no problem selling out to break up the pass … The type of player that usually takes good angles out of his breaks and shows good ability to adjust to the ball on the move (six of his interceptions came over his shoulder) … Adept at avoiding blockers and extends his arms properly to secure the receiver after the catch … Fluid in reverse and excels getting in to break up the slant patterns … Aggressive in run support and has a knack for penetrating the line to get to the ballcarrier, recording more stops behind the line of scrimmage than any other Tech defensive back in memory … Shows very loose hips to turn and run after the ballcarrier when playing along the perimeter … Very active taking on bigger blockers and, even if he gets washed out on the play, he will battle until the whistle … Will break down, face up and wrap to tackle and has the strength to impact playing off the edge and the short-area burst to pressure the pocket when blitzing.
Negatives … Plays with total aggression in his game, but gets so caught up in trying to overpower the opponent at times that he fails to properly wrap and secure … Will go vertical to make the tackle, needs to play with better control, as his recklessness leads to several missed tackles … Has good timed speed, but his recovery skills are just adequate, as he gets caught out of position, especially vs. double moves, and takes time to recover … Has good leaping ability, but must work on his timing a bit, as he lost several jump balls he should have won in 2007 … More of a collision-type tackler and when he tries to bite at the ankles, ballcarriers have had success side-stepping … His timed speed does not always translate to the field, especially when a receiver gets behind him (needs to show more consistency using his second gear).
Compares To: RONDE BARBER-Tampa Bay … Flowers can get a bit reckless trying to punish receivers, but most prefer an intimidator over a cornerback that tries to sneak up on opponents. Flowers hits hard and shows natural hands to come up with the interception. He is very good at disrupting a receiver's route progression and will deflect a lot of passes. To some, he lacks ideal size, but look Barber has been a successful cornerback and sure tackler despite his frame. Flowers is cut from the same cloth. Some people talk about durability concerns, but that appears to be a non-issue -- he's been on the field for every game since breaking his right leg in 2004.
Sean Smith:
Positives: Good height and great length for a boundary corner. Very quick feet for his size. Runs well with taller receivers down the sideline, but also lines up in the slot. Former receiver has great ball skills and the vertical to go up and get the ball. Able to locate and high-point in coverage. Elusive runner with some vision to flip field position after the interception. Forces fumbles by using his length to get a hand on the ball. Has the size and closing speed to be an effective blitzer. Very quick to support the run or attack quick screens and passes in the flat. Reacts quickly on plays in front of him and finds the ball well in the air.
Negatives: Might be seen as a corner/safety "tweener." Stiff in the upper body. Does not play with the physicality scouts would like given his size. Is slow to adjust when backpedaling if a receiver cuts his route short or goes to the skinny post. Catch-and-drag tackler whose height is a disadvantage when trying to bring down ballcarriers with a low center of gravity. Inconsistent using his hands at the line of scrimmage. Gets stuck on blocks. Takes poor angles to make tackles in space or when attacking a screen. Just a little more than two years of experience on defense. Cocky and talks trash.
Compares To: ALAN ZEMAITIS, ex-Tampa Bay -- Smith lacks the loose hips to stay with receivers on deep routes and would be more valuable when used as a centerfield safety than press cornerback. Tall corners with hip stiffness end up like Zemaitis, playing for Hamilton in the CFL in 2008. Move Smith inside to safety and he's at least a Brodney Pool (Cleveland) type of player with great hands and timing to come up with a bunch of interceptions.


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Howard County News
Inmate in Md. charged with hiring man to kill 2
Maryland inmate charged with hiring man to kill girlfriend's former boyfriend
Howard County police involved in 2 shootings in 1 week
A man with a knife is killed by police. It happened twice in one week in Howard County, in separate cases just miles apart.
Howard County police fatally shoot man with knife
Howard County police say officers fatally shot a man who confronted them with a knife.
Update: Officers who shot, killed suicidal Ellicott City man ID'd
A suicidal Ellicott City man died Wednesday after he attacked police who were trying to help him and was shot, the Howard County Police Department says.
Military excess items are in the hands of Maryland law enforcement
A number of federal programs distribute excess military gear to local police and sheriff's departments who apply for it. In Maryland, state police coordinate the distribution and have a list of what's on hand.
Police discuss changes after suspected 'Molly' overdoses
Concern over the increasing use of Molly is growing after two concertgoers died at a festival this past weekend.
Second concertgoer dies from suspected drug overdose
Two people have died from apparent drug overdoses during a concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md.
Howard County police: con-man may be preying on elderly
A Virginia man has been arrested for scamming an elderly woman out of cash by bullying her and police say there could be more elderly victims of a scam based upon on intimidation. One man is in custody but another is still wanted by police.
Cracked rail caused 2012 Md. coal train derailment
NTSB: Cracked rail caused 2012 coal train derailment that killed 2 in Maryland
Virgin Mobile FreeFest scrubbed
One of the region's most popular music festivals -- Virgin Mobile FreeFest -- won't take place this summer at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Md. bridal salon lands TLC special 'Curvy Brides'
Every bride wants to say "yes" to the dress, but for plus-size brides, it's not always easy. A Maryland bridal boutique will be featured on TLC for its business with "curvy" brides.
Officer among 6 hurt in crash with police cruiser
Police say a Ford Expedition crossed the center line on Waterloo Road late Saturday night and sideswiped a marked police cruiser.
Fireworks fix? More than one area show in the area tonight
Area residents and visitors will get plenty of opportunity to see fireworks tonight -- on either side of the river.
Local town a contender for 'Best Main Street' title
Ellicott City's Main Street in Maryland is in the top four out of 16 towns across America in Parade Magazine's "Best Main Street in America" contest. But voting closes soon to help this local town's main drag top the list and clinch the title.
Police arrest suspect in sex assault of woman, 86
Police in Howard County arrested a Columbia man in connection with the sexual assault of an 86-year-old woman.
Md. woman, 86, accepts ride, sexually assaulted
Howard County police say an 86-year-old woman reports that she was sexually assaulted after accepting a ride from a stranger.
Women behind walls: A look inside Md.'s Jessup prison for women
In the past 25 years, the number of women caught in the criminal justice system has skyrocketed, according to the ACLU. WTOP takes a look inside the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup.
Swimmer identified in Howard County swimming accident
The search for a 19-year-old swimmer in the Triadelphia Reservoir ended Friday afternoon when divers found his body.
Howard County gas leak under control
Two local schools were evacuated on Friday morning.
Jack Johnson convinced Merriweather to go green
Rock stars know the power of a microphone. Normally they use it to blast out the eardrums of loyal fans at a concert. But Jack Johnson used his megaphone to encourage the Merriweather Post Pavilion to add solar panels and a biodiesel generator. Now major renovation project is expanding on those changes.
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