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Tonight's UFC Live on Versus 3 card had the potential to create new contenders in two of the UFC's weight classes and where one battle ended in controversy, the other ended decisively. The welterweight war between Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann ended in controversy but it was just the opposite in the middleweight division as former NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion Mark Munoz used his ever-improving striking to stop TUF alum C.B. Dollaway in the first round of their contest.
Both Munoz and Dollaway came into the bout with momentum as Munoz had earned back-to-back victories and Dollaway had put together three of his own. Their fight was put together to push the winner into the upper tier of the division and carve out a future contender in one of the only UFC weight classes that needs the help. Despite the record breaking reign of champion Anderson Silva, the UFC middleweight division lacks both the depth and talent enjoyed by the majority of the other weight classes. Over the course of Silva's run atop the division, the organization has been forced at times to stretch out to find a suitable opponent for "The Spider" and while this past year saw several fighters emerge, circumstance and drawing power leave plenty of questions unanswered. With age and injury a threat to fighters like Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort, the UFC is left with contenders who are deserving in stature but short on drawing power like current number one contender Yushin Okami. The winner of tonight's contest between Munoz and Dollaway would add the winner to the list of names "in the mix" and after landing a hammer counter right hand, Munoz pounced on Dollaway to finish the fight.
While Munoz celebrated, Dollaway came around and began to contest the stoppage with referee Mario Yamasaki. The former Arizona State wrestler was upset that Yamasaki had apparently stepped in too early and called a stop to the fight while he was still in a competitive state. Multiple camera reviews showed that Dollaway's eyes were spun after eating the strike and Mario only let Munoz land two ground strikes before he awarded the stoppage victory. Had Yamasaki allowed Munoz to continue, the past tenacity of "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" would lead us to believe further damage would have been caused.
With the victory Munoz now makes it three in a row, and his next opponent should come from somewhere in the top five of the division where fighters like Brian Stann and Nate Marquardt could pose for some interesting matchups later in the year. There is no doubt that Munoz's wrestling skills afford him the chance to make any fight competitive, his much improved striking skills are making him a legitimate threat to anyone at 185 lb.
Things turned out a bit different for the welterweight division as their contender showcase has left many questions on the table. Diego Sanchez was awarded the unanimous decision victory but the judges' decision created an uproar with MMA fans and critics alike as many feel that Kampmann should have been awarded the victory.
The first round was all Martin Kampmann as he used spacing and counterstriking to punish Sanchez. Diego's face took immediate damage and midway through the round "The Hitman" landed a stiff counter punch that dropped Sanchez to the canvas. Diego immediately latched onto a single and closed the distance but at the round belonged to Kampmann. Coming out in the second frame Sanchez turned up his trademark tenacity and began to find success in the fray against the cage as he lured Kampmann to drop his technical game plan and take part in a wild, punch flinging brawl. Sanchez landed two big shots in the second that gave won him the round as Kampmann's knees buckled and a cut opened up on his eyelid. Going into the final frame it was a close fight but Kampmann was landing with greater efficiency and more impressively had successfully defend all 12 of Sanchez's takedown attempts.
The third round saw more pressure from Diego and the continued counter attack from Kampmann. Martin continued to find success with his straight right hand and landing knees in the clinch. Sanchez was finally able to land a takedown almost two minutes into the round but he was unable to capitalize on the position as Kampmann worked to get back to his feet. Much like the second round there were several wild exchanges but where Sanchez clipped Kampmann in the second, the majority of his shots missed in the third. When the final bell sounded the war had ended and the decision was now left in the hands of the judges. After rendering a unanimous decision victory to Sanchez the controversy and debate fired up immediately but regardless of which way the argument is seen, it would be difficult to shoot either Diego or Martin to the top of the divisional race.
It was said in the pre-fight that the winner could land at the front of the pack but after winning a fight where many believe he lost, Sanchez will more than likely need another win or two to get to the contention tier of the division. As for Kampmann the bad luck continues as he now has dropped back to back fights on judging decisions. The previous loss came via split decision to Jake Shields as Kampmann self-admittedly gave away the fight in the final round but the loss to Sanchez tonight in Louisville, doesn't carry the same level of regret. In the Shields fight, Kampmann made a poor decision in the final round but against Sanchez Kampmann worked a solid game plan, showed tremendous takedown defense and did enough to believe he had earned the victory. Back to back losses of that variety won't put Kampmann in trouble with the UFC but it will put him several fights away from contention in a busy and competitive 170 lb. division.


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I've never been in a book club before. How's this work?
Are we supposed to have finished the book before September 1st or read it over the month? I foresee a spoiler problem.
This may get covered, but what is typical etiquette for posting and commenting?
Maybe this will all get explained in the ground rules post, but just throwing out a couple of things to cover for us first timers.
I'm really excited about this, btw. Another huge win for the Verge. Sometimes I think you guys were really holding out on the great ideas while at Engadget....

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Durant detective Drew Hale said,"Everybody worked pretty well together getting the information out, and to each other, so they could track this down." Kevin Konstantinov and Elvin Alisuretov were located in Seattle, Washington. Hale says the two have stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from local residents in the span of a few months. "From my understanding, they would travel, fly in, putting skimming devices on fuel pumps, collect information and then go back home," said Hale. "Then use the information they obtained to withdraw money."Hale says the scam affected every bank in Durant. Scott Flowers, chief banking officer of First United, says his bank quickly got involved with the case. "We saw a definite pattern, and that there was fraud taking place," said Flowers. "We got involved and started locking down the specific accounts we knew were going to get hit by this.
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Eat your heart out, Kerouac!
Yes, it's a provocative title but a startling new find has me believing it's true. Like the protagonist in Robert Coover's 1968 novel The Universal Baseball Association, J. Henry Waugh, Prop., the 14-year-old Thomas Woodrow Wilson—known as Tommy—created a whole universe of players, statistics, and a pennant race, with or without the aid of dice. But unlike Waugh—who invented a table game using three dice, a "Stress Chart," and an "Extraordinary Occurrences Chart"—the young Wilson did not create players or teams. He used only the cast of characters in the real-life National Association of 1871, which he surely read about in the sporting weeklies. And now, from deep in the archives of the Library of Congress, we have come upon Tommy Wilson's complete handwritten record of that fantasy season. George Wright, Al Spalding, and Cap Anson cavort on an imaginary field, along with all the other worthies of that first year of professional league play.
...What first alerted me to the utter fantasy of the statistics was chancing upon a game Wilson created for June 30, 1871 between the Forest City of Rockford, Illinois and the Olympics of Washington, DC. Not only does Anson hit a home run for Rockford (in the real 1871 season he hit none) but pitcher Cherokee Fisher tosses a no-hitter, in which the only opponents to reach first base do so through errors. This would be professional baseball's first no-hitter, and nearly a perfect game … except that it never happened.
I believe Wilson commenced his work here in March-April of 1871. The National Association (NA) was formed on March 17 in a meeting at Collier's Saloon in New York at Broadway and 13th Street. Of the ten clubs represented at that meeting, eight plunked down their $10 entrance fee. The Eckfords and Atlantics, however, who were thought certain to be original members, demurred, preferring to play independent of the new circuit. In the days that followed a surprising ninth club entered the NA: the Kekionga of Fort Wayne. In his proprietary league, Wilson includes all eleven clubs, and even some players who, as holdovers from their 1870 clubs, were thought to have renewed for 1871, but were released or quit.
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On the short list of worst Presidents ever.
Outside of avoiding Hitler and the whole German genocide thing I see no reason to think the rest of the century works out well. If Germany wins then England and France are smashed, Germany heavily in debt and probably raping the economies of the areas they've taken as well as punishing the vanquished, and the rise of Stalin in the East basically means Europe is one big dominoes set ready to fall over at the slightest gust of wind.
You really think Stalin was any nicer and better for the 20th century than Hitler?
Though, it should be noted that this Wilson fantasy baseball stuff really is astounding. I remember I used to run a pen and paper baseball league using boys and girls in my 3rd grade class.
An important parenthesis. William Jennings Bryan, for instance, was born in Lincoln country and made his career in Nebraska, and he was no better than Wilson on race.I actually disagree. Bryan was distinct, though also objectionable from modern standards. Bryan accepted support from all kinds of racists--including the 2nd Klan--and there were certainly deep associations between his evangelical Protestant prohibitionist stance and the heart of 20th century racism. And at times Bryan mouthed it. But Bryan was a slippery figure and at times he could be quite fluid on racial issues. Never a crusader against racism, no doubt, but also not usually a crusader for racism either. It wasn't his key issue.
The Chicago's played a game with the Kekionga's at Ft Wayne on the 16th of May, and as the Chicago's played a tremendous batting game and the Ku Klux did not the Chicagos won by the following decisive...Whoa. Just...whoa.
High-literate dyslexics that I know tend to
You really think Stalin was any nicer and better for the 20th century than Hitler?
In any event his writing on the Klan--a self-defense organization necessary against oppression and misrule and race-mixing but that at times went too far as the poor whites stopped listening to the leaders--
England isn't smashed; the whole empire is still intact. I think a victorious Germany strangles Bolshevism in its crib.
exactly, no, what they tend to do is be fanatical about proofreading and formatting – in fact often do better at that than non-dyslexics.
Of course I guess the first question is what do we mean by German victory? WWI started with such a mess, that I am not sure even the Germans of the day know what a reasonable (less than total) victory would have been.
What is German victory? One of the main problems being, I'm not sure the Germans really knew what their war aims were.
Wilson was an idealist. Some of the 14 points were great in terms of self determination, but Wilson was completely outmaneuvered during Versailles.
Whoa. This deserves an expensive, fair-trade sugar cane artisanal soda.
England is bankrupt, a whole generation is wiped out, and Germany has a gigantic navy that probably seriously crippled the Royal Navy. They're smashed.
I am pretty sure I cribbed my statement from him in a previous thread, so if anything I am willing to buy him a coke (or other beverage).
An interesting time period to look at is 1917. What if the mutinies in the French Army led to full scale collapse; i.e. the troops turn around and go home like they did in Russia?
Germany can clearly dictate a peace to France at that point, and I don't think Britain has any interest in continuing the war at that point.
I couldn't tell from the story how Wilson calculated the results for his players and League. Can anyone explain? Thanks.
Heh, if your grandparents had sex two hours earlier that day, you wouldn't exist as you.
WWI was just a terrible idea for the US to get involved in. You don't have the excuse of WW2 where the side we were fighting against was truly evil.
As for WWI, Germany was treated much too kindly, as was the South after the Civil War.
The Progressive were not remotely Populist; that was a whole different movement.
The people of Germany were no more guilty for WW1 than the people of France or the UK.
Right, so why should they be harshly punished for doing exactly what everyone else did?
All that is true. Moreover, German imperialism gave evidence of wanting to encroach on our domain in North America.
Which is to say, very guilty indeed. The citizens of all those nations cheered the war and supported it heavily at the beginning.
Because Germany started the war; everyone else just joined it.
Right, but if you did this, you'd open a major power vacuum in Central Europe. Only way it works is if you partition Russia too; at least separate Ukraine, and Belorussia.
Not true, really. You could equally say Russia started the war by mobilizing first, and refusing to let Austria beat down the Serbs.
And even assuming such a reading is true, you don't restructure Europe based on making sure the villains get what they deserve.
But Versailles was unwise, regardless of how "fair" it was. As Churchill once said, "never maltreat your enemies by halves". The Allies should have treated Germany like Carthage or they should have rebuilt things along the lines of post-WWII. They managed instead to hit the sweet spot of stupid.
I'd be more inclined to think the failure of Versailles wasn't in 1919, but in the 1920s when disunity among the allies prevented them from enforcing the treaty
The Soviet atrocities committed in 1945 Germany are every bit as evil as the German atrocities committed in the USSR.
Agreed, though it's not clear what they would have had to do to enforce it. The Germans were pretty determined not to pay any reparations.
and the cultural affinity of the WASP upper class.
I do think, at least through the 20s, reconciliation between Germany and the rest of western Europe was possible.
If they want to set up an intra-European empire, they have to beat all comers.
What's the best book on Wilson? I find him a fascinating President.
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The women's lacrosse team faced one of its toughest challenges in its opening game.
The University of Maryland came into Robins Stadium on Sunday ranked 4th in the country, and it showed why.
Despite four goals and one assist from senior attacker Sam Stevenson, the Terrapins got the best of the Spiders, 20-7.
"We need to win more draws and hold the ball on attack to keep the pressure off us and on our opponents," Stevenson said.
Sophomore midfielder Emily Doyle scored one minute and 46 seconds into the first half to tie the game at one, but then Maryland attackwoman Alex Aust scored back-to-back goals, and the Terps never looked back.
After Maryland midfielder Beth Glaros scored and Stevenson put the Spiders back in the game with her first goal of the game to make the score 4-2, Aust began an eight-goal run for the Terrapins with a sharp pass to set up midfielder Katie Schwarzmann's second goal of the game. Then Aust scored back-to-back goals again before leaving the game in the first half with several other Maryland starters.
"Maryland was a skilled team and was coached really well," said Allison Evans, Richmond lacrosse coach. "We made mental errors they took advantage of. They executed their game plan of hitting cutters with speed, and we couldn't cover them, which led to goals."
The Terps substituted often to stay fresh and kept possession in its attacking zone to tire the Spiders and prevent them from putting in fresh players. By the time Stevenson scored her second goal of the game and 100th of her career to end the Maryland run and make it 12-3, it was the end of the first half.
Richmond players had some lengthy possessions in the attacking zone to start the second half, but the Maryland defenders remained patient and alert, cutting off lanes for the Spiders to drive, pass or shoot, and ultimately forcing turnovers that led to counterattack goals. But Evans said she had been impressed by how the Spiders had moved with and without the ball and had passed in their attacking third.
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With a 20-5 deficit and less than two minutes left, Stevenson assisted with fellow senior attacker Caitlin Fifield's goal and then score her last goal with 10 seconds left.
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- Summary: Soldier of Fortune Payback evolves the signature gameplay of its predecessors with refined controls, tension-packed warzones, and an enemy damage system that may be shocking to even experienced FPS players. Boasting more weapons options than any previous Soldier of Fortune installment, Soldier of Fortune Payback's impressive arsenal includes an array of more than 30 weapons including sub-machine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, projectile explosives, weapon attachments and cutting-edge tactical weapons. The game features many of players' favorite online multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Elimination, Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, and Demolition. Additional online options include maps tuned specifically for multiplayer action, persistent stat-tracking throughout the gamer's online career, and many server settings for custom online play. The storyline reflects the practice of "outsourcing" wars. When a routine escort mission goes horribly wrong, freelance mercenary Thomas Mason finds himself battling an insidious enemy that knows no boundaries. Traditional armies can not handle these extremists – only underground guns for hire can fight a war this dirty and get results. [Activision]… Expand
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If you are a fan of the series and can handle some of the hang-ups found in this latest chapter then by all means snatch it up, I know I could use more people online to play with. However, most FPS gamers looking for the next best thing will find Payback a bit too much on the derivative side to warrant its full price tag.
Soldier of Fortune: Payback has one thing going for it: excessive dismemberment. Everything else is standard stuff for a shooter. Yet, I must admit, that I get a guilty pleasure playing Payback. Though it's not a good game, it's still fun to see body parts fly.
What we don't understand is why someone allowed this to soil the reputation of one of the best FPS series of the last generation.
For some unknown reason Activision took a pretty respectable franchise (I still play SoF2 from time to time to this day, and it is still installed on my PC), and chucked it in the garbage.
This shooter is a painful exercise in pattern memorization plus frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
A thoroughly uninspired piece of hack work that gives you plenty of reasons not to buy it. Pick any one you like and save yourself the sixty bucks.
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Feb 28, 2011One of the worst plots and shortest campaigns I have EVER seen. Certainly this game deserves its bad reviews, its clunky, buggy and can't compete with the likes of COD and Battlefield. There are enjoyable elements such as being able to blow off limbs (crude i know, but we all know it's fun) but overall this game belongs in the bargain bin at best.… Expand
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The Abomination is a rare clan composed of werewolves (or rarely another Fera) who have been successfully Embraced by a vampire. They are exceptionally rare: very few Garou survive the Embrace. Some werewolves linger on in agony for a time before death, but most die instantly and painlessly, many werewolves believing they are spared the Wyrm's curse of vampirism through the blessing of Gaia.
A rare few, however, do not die. These Garou become a cross between werewolf and vampire: an "Abomination". It is not known why Gaia allows this to happen, though some stories suggest those whose souls are already corrupted or who have been driven to Harano may be Embraced. Some Garou, hearing these stories, actually seek Kindred out for the Embrace, whether from fear of death or desire for power is unknown.
Abominations are feared by Garou and Kindred alike. They are extremely powerful and most are quickly driven insane, becoming bestial and incapable of acting even remotely human — endangering the Masquerade and the Veil. As a result, vampires and werewolves seek to destroy Abominations as quickly as possible, and most live brief but bloody lives. But there are some cases where an abomination keeps their sanity and those are the most dangerous of all, for if a single abomination learns to use their powers the right way, they could be one of the most powerful entities the earth has ever seen.
Abominations do not lose the ability to shift between forms. They are not able to regenerate, healing only by spending blood points (as with any other vampire). While they still remember the gifts and rites they possessed before their Embrace, they can only affect Wyrm rites, and can only learn new rites from Banes. Abominations cannot increase their Gnosis trait at all. Finally, they cannot spend points from different pools (Rage, Gnosis, or blood) in the same turn. Abominations can learn and use Disciplines as usual for a vampire of their clan or bloodline.
Abominations also suffer from constant depression and psychological erosion. Their dice pools are halved and they must spend a Willpower point to play any scene with a full dice pool. They can never spend a Willpower point to gain an automatic success on an action, and Abominations are never able to increase their Humanity, Virtues, or permanent Willpower with experience points.
Fera Abominations are less common, and generally even more painfully hobbled than Garou Abominations. Bastet Abominations constantly lose Gnosis until it runs dry. Gurahl Abominations are known as Umfalla, or "soul-dead", and are killed on sight by living Gurahl. Corax and Mokole Abominations die, no matter where they are, at the next sunrise; Mokole Abominations also go on a mindless rampage. Nuwisha always die from an Embrace attempt. Ananasi are completely immune, as vampires cannot tolerate the arachnid elements in their blood. Kitsune are said to be blessed by Gaia and greet their prospective sire with a brief, but intense, pillar of flame on the first drop of vitae that is given to their blood-drained form. Ratkin can be embraced, but they rot like ordinary corpses and eventually fall over and stop moving.
Known AbominationsEdit
- Sarah Childslayer (Gurahl)
- Lorrie Dunsirn (Garou)
- Harold Goodston (Garou)
- Allonzo Montoya (Garou)
- Zubeida (Garou)
References Edit
- WTA: Under a Blood Red Moon, pp. 132-136
- WTA: Hengeyokai: Shapeshifters of the East, p. 157
- VTM: Vampire Storytellers Handbook Revised, p. 162-163


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Theme Park Bits: Eli Roth to Launch Goretorium, Disney Readies The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, Universal Studios Pushes Into Moscow
The filmmaker who brought us Hostel is now, ironically enough, getting into the tourism game himself. Eli Roth's Goretorium, a haunted house, is scheduled to open September 27 at the corner of the Strip (a.k.a. Las Vegas Boulevard) and Harmon Avenue in Las Vegas. Though the timing is expected to help the Goretorium tap into the Halloween industry, the multi-level attraction will remain open all year round. Roth was previously behind the popular Hostel-themed maze at Universal Studios Hollywood last year.
Roth expressed his hope that the new attraction would become "the world mecca for horror fans," and talked up the Goretorium's terrors. "Horror fans know that with my name on it, it won't be for little kids," he said. "They know it will be a very scary experience." If all goes well, the Las Vegas Goretorium could be the first of many. Roth says that he's already received offers to franchise the Goretorium to locations in London, New York, and Tokyo. [Deadline]
After the jump, Captain Jack Sparrow arrives in Florida, and Universal Studios heads to Russia.
Things have come full circle for Disney's The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Walt Disney World is gearing up to unveil The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, a theme park attraction based on the hit films that were based on a different theme park attraction. The immersive "first-of-its-kind sensory experience" will allow guests to "walk in the footsteps of Jack Sparrow," whatever that means exactly — details at this time are scarce. Stitch Kingdom reports that although the attraction will be located in Sound Stage 4, which has been used in the past to display behind-the-scenes props and footage from Disney films, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is "not 'the making of,' not 'behind the scenes.'"
Oddly, although that site first picked up the information from the online edition of Walt Disney World's Summer 2012 newsletter for annual passholders, Inside the Magic notes that the announcement has since been yanked from both the online and printed versions of the document. According to the original newsletter, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow was gearing up to open this summer.
Having already taken over Hollywood, Orlando, Tokyo, and Singapore, Universal Studios is now expanding to Moscow with a new indoor park. Construction on Galactic Park, which will include a water park, a concert arena, hotels, and a shopping center among other attractions and amenities, is scheduled to start in 2014 for a targeted opening date of 2018.
The Russian investment company BIN Group plans to spend up to $3 billion on the park, though some experts estimate that the construction could actually cost up to $11 billion as the transportation infrastructure in the area would need to be updated. The completed Galactic Park will be able to service about 5 million visitors a year, at an entrance fee of $34 apiece. That makes admission to Galactic Park the lowest among the five Universal Studios parks; for comparison, Universal Studios Singapore charges $54 and Universal Studios Orlando $85. Click here for artists' renderings of the new park.
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NIU Hoops defeat Toledo 61-65 on Senior Night.
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NIU struggles against EMU and CMU on the road.
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Assessing the changes in the MAC Basketball tournament.
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The Butler Bulldogs lost to the UConn Huskies in the national championship.
Examining how the Butler Bulldogs made the national title game for the second year in a row.
Former Northern Illinois guard Xavier Silas will not be participating in this year's Portsmouth Invitational Tournament due to injury
NIU hires MSU Mark Montgomery to clean up the mess left by 4 years of Ricardo Patton ball. Did NIU get it right this time?
Ricardo Patton floats through space after being fired from Northern Illinois.
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Professor Ian Graham is leading the team at York University which has discovered the key to mass-producing a chemical called Noscapine. It's extracted from poppies, and is currently being tested as a potential anti-cancer drug.
Researchers discovered a bundle of five genes which tell the poppy plant how to produce the chemical.


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Forensic Anthropology:
The Bone Lady, Part II
When a case comes in to the staff in her lab, the first step is to describe its condition on arrival. Then the remains get photographed and X-rayed. After that, the staff removes any putrefying soft tissue from the bones. If a skeleton is disarticulated (not connected), they reassemble it, bone by bone. They also take careful note and make impressions of any dental work and tooth formations to send to dentists or odontologists. That helps with identification. (Even when they think they know who it is, they must have proof.) They then look for evidence of trauma to the bone. All of this is carefully documented for potential use in court.
"If there's a lot of putrefactive tissue on a skull or on a long bone that might obscure what happened to that person," Manhein explains, "then we remove the tissue, examine the remains, and put them back together again."
To clean up bones, they cut the tissue away with scalpels, taking care to avoid scraping the bone. "Then we heat the bones with detergent. To avoid damage, you have to be careful and know when to stop."
The F.A.C.E.S. lab at LSU is quite unique. It's been in development since 1980, with special computer features added a decade later. Staffed primarily by female professionals, they offer a variety of services. "We do the traditional forensic anthropology," Manhein points out, "where we set up a profile—that means age, sex, height, time since death, and what happened. We may also help to get the person identified with dental records. In addition to that, we've added the computer enhancement component, where we do age progression from photos. My assistant was trained at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, yet we take it beyond what they do. We also do the computer enhancement on missing felons and missing adults. And we can clear up videotapes of robberies of convenience stores."
They work with agencies from the international level to local, accepting cases from all over the country and trying to get as much exposure as they can.
"We've got one that we feel could be identified," Manhein says. "This is an FBI case. Picture this: Her remains were found wrapped up in a fishing net, taped down. She was shot in the chest and anchored down with a forty-pound, homemade, concrete anchor. She was found in the early part of February 1999, 15 miles off the southernmost coast of Louisiana, out in the Gulf of Mexico. When we received her, we found the bullet and we were able to give a good description. She was white, 45-55, short brown hair, dead a week or so, had many crowns and fillings in her teeth, and was wearing a butterfly necklace. After more examination, we found that the tibia and fibula in her lower left leg had been broken sometime during her life and healed. She also had a problem in her right knee, so she might have been favoring it because of that break, which means she may have walked with a limp. We had an incredibly detailed profile. We even did a facial reconstruction, and put it into the newspaper and on our website. The FBI did a major publicity campaign and we thought we'd get a quick resolution, but she remains unidentified."
Manhein doesn't like open cases. The more help she can get from someone stepping forward with a lead, the better. She even lists some of her cases in her book, in the fashion of an Unsolved Mysteries episode. Her passion is to solve these cases and bring closure to families.
Just as Manhein combines anthropology and art, other scientists combine the identification of remains with bugs. Let's go down on the Body Farm and then talk to an entomologist.


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2.1 yards per carry (no they don't have BJGE, we do)
Their leading rusher for the game had 19 yards. He's now out for the season.
ZERO first downs rushing
33 pass attempts for 191 passing yards
5.8 yards per pass attempt
They were sacked 5 times
Oh, and they also had a -2 turnover margin, and lost their best offensive lineman for the year when David DeCastro took him out.
See, I knew there was a reason we didn't draft DeCastro :-)
They have a makeshift O-Line
Teir best Wide Receiver in Miami
Their best Running Back is a guy they just cut a week ago (Dwyer)
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We've all seen the "hidden camera" investigations that expose recipients of workman's compensation trying to scam their insurance companies out of boatloads of cash. Well, we can now proudly add mixed martial arts (MMA) to that prestigious list of "things you can't do" when your riding the proverbial pine, due to an "injury."
Bellator veteran Raphael Davis, a Los Angeles-based firefighter, was allegedly pinched for competing in combat sports while he was also collecting insurance for injuries that supposedly kept him from performing his daily duties at the local firehouse.
LA Weekly has the dirt:
The 35-year-old was arrested at his Lomita home at 9 a.m. this morning (April 10) on suspicion of insurance fraud, according to a statement from the L.A. County District Attorney's office.
He was hit with four felony counts of insurance fraud, the office says.
Prosecutors contend that the Los Angeles Fire Department employee filed for workers compensation insurance between Dec. 2, 2008, to May 20, 2011, even as he fought in MMA bouts.
Davis was being held in lie of $30,000 bail. The D.A.'s office says he could see five years behind bars if convicted.
Too bad for "The Noodle," because at 12-2, it looks like he was doing fairly well on the local circuit. Video of his recent fight after the jump.
As an insurance adjuster myself, I'm never surprised at the stuff people will try to get away with.


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To the great and ever-lasting shame of our dear CatScratchReader community, I must bear witness to the most criminally under-reported fact from the opening weekend of the Carolina Panthers training camp in Spartanburg, South Carolina. On the afternoon of Saturday, July the 27th, Mr. Dator, Mr. Smith, my roommate, and my self sat ourselves down at the fine eating establishment of our member PeteyPantera, Monsters Subs. There we were allowed to experience the most glorious stuffing of meats between two buns that any of us had ever had. This sub was called the Kraken. I had hopes, walking into the shop, that the sandwich could live up to the mythical beast we hold so near and dear to our hearts. I have hopes, having walked out of the shop, that the myth can live up to the reputation of the sandwich.
I can hear your protests now:
"Surely you jest, TerribleMetaphorGuy. South Carolina cannot have perfected the art of sandwichery. No, South Carolina is a state for seafood and college sports reputations that are more hot air than balloon."
This is the attitude that met the coverage this sandwich has already received on this site (A tweet, a mention in a post, and perhaps a few comments). This is the attitude that has led to you, dear readers, ignoring the sandwich like so many jars of mayonnaise left to grow hair in the sun in search of news about such petty things as wide receivers and offensive tackles. This sandwich does more than make old men jealous over their follicular deficiencies. Pay attention, and I shall attempt to impart an understanding of the sandwich you must eat if you ever make your pilgrimage to Spartanburg.
Every school has that one utility closet, janitor's office, or broom cupboard that is shrouded in just a little bit of mystery. If ever something is needed it can probably be found in that place, be its intention legitimate or illicit. There are brooms and mops beyond count for jousting and occasionally cleaning. There are cleaning fluids and solutions from eras past that can dissolve any stain or make or any colored flame. There are spare chairs for overcrowded classrooms and pillow fort construction alike. If you look hard enough in the back you are likely to find musty smelling old men sitting in the light of a naked bulb sitting down to their lunchtime card game or monthly Playgirl subscription. And just when you think there are no more secrets this illustrious-yet-illusive place could hide, you look behind the water-heater in the back corner to find two seniors spicing up their lives. You, of course, are too young to have thought of or even used this secret yet for yourself, but oh, the ideas!, oh, the possibilities! Not even the musty old men with their monthly subscriptions spun your head like that discovery.
In short, it really is the perfect kind of Narnia. An enjoyably spicy, fatty, meaty Narnia that would make Aslan's gall bladder weep. If Narnia is a story about children and fantasy, then the Kraken sub is meat-made-art that is about covering those children in the sauce of their dreams and savoring them before washing them out of your mouth with a cold beer and football.
Such a metaphor draws some religious connotations, given the metaphorical nature of C.S. Lewis' work. Lest you think such connotations are hyperbole and altogether too lofty for a mere sandwich, I shall drop the proverbial mic here with two words:
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In Zanzibar it is summer. The nights are hot, the days are long, and everyone is showing a lot of skin. In the dark and chill of our long northern hemisphere winter, let's take a cue from Zanzibar. What better way to raise temperatures and flaunt some serious skin than with the tiniest strip of lush silk, bound to the body with gorgeous, bondage-inspired bands? Oh yes, Zanzibar.
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I recently purchased a 2009 Vette convertible. Yesterday while cleaning some bugs off the front end I noticed that the red on the right side of the emblem is deteriorated and actually completely missing in some areas. What can I do?
new ones are about 50 bucks at GM.. there has been a different part number issued.. **919015 EMBLEM,FRT BPR FASCIA(CHROME)(CROSSED FLAGS)Replaced by: **760438sorry.. i did not find a complete part number..don't toss the old one.. put it back in the package the new one came with and store it.. you never know.. in many years.. somebody might want to buy it.. to complete their restoration..


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English Lakeland Ramblers, which has been leading walkers around Great Britain for more than 25 years, is eyeing new territory: East Africa. "Or, to put it another way," says Ramblers CEO Jeff Kendrick, "we're moving from placid sheep and cattle to sprightly impalas and klipspringer antelopes in one easy hop!" The first Kenya walking safari is set for Jan. 10-20. Trekkers will visit an extinct volcano in the Menengai Crater, the tropical Kakamega Forest Reserve and the vast plains of the Masai Mara. Don't forget to wear sensible shoes.
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After the Avs stunned about 99% of the hockey world by selecting Heard with their second round pick, Pracey mentioned the reason they chose Heard was because they felt he could be a player in the Simmonds/Clarkson mold. The Avs have clearly put a lot into adding aggressive two-way players the past few years and it would have been interesting if they still had their first rounder to see who they took at #11 in such a D top heavy draft.
But what if they had the FIRST OVERALL pick? Would the Avs have drafted someone different? Moved back in the draft to add assets (seeing there was quality through the first 8-10 picks)? Sure every team has a player or two you would expect them to take but the Avs do the unexpected...so what would the Avs have done?


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The Florida State Seminoles went down early to Clemson, but rallied back to win 49-37 thanks in part to nearly 500 yards of offense from E.J. Manuel. Meanwhile, Miami rallied back to beat Georgia Tech and Florida dominated Kentucky.
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The Florida State Seminoles remain at No. 4 in the latest AP Poll while the Gators moved up three spots to No. 11.
Down by two touchdowns more than four minutes into the third quarter, the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles rode a dominant rushing attack and golden performance from senior quarterback E.J. Manuel to 35 second-half points and a 49-37 home victory over conference foe No. 10 Clemson.
Manuel threw for 380 yards on 27-of-35 passing and tossed two third-quarter touchdowns, the second a 29-yard strike to Rodney Smith which put the Seminoles up 35-31, a lead they would not relinquish.
As a team, Florida State ran for 287 yards, averaging 7.2 yards per carry. Chris Thompson and James Wilder Jr. ran for two scores apiece, and Manuel rushed for 102 yards on 11 carries. Seminoles senior back Lonnie Pryor also ran for a touchdown.
Tigers quarterback Tajh Boyd threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns on 19-of-35 passing. Both DeAndre Hopkins and Andre Ellington caught a touchdown and finished with more than 85 yards receiving, but sophomore speedster Sammy Watkins was held in check, finishing with just 61 total yards from scrimmage on five receptions and six rushes.
Watkins did throw a touchdown on a fake screen, a 52-yard score to Ellington which gave Clemson a 28-14 lead with 11:48 to go in the third quarter. But Florida State came storming back, scoring five touchdowns over the next 16 minutes.
Box Score Hero: Manuel, who accounted for 482 yards of total offense in leading the Seminoles to a huge conference win at home over a top-10 opponent. Manuel passed for 380 yards on 27-of-35 passing with two touchdowns and, most importantly, no interceptions. He also ran for 102 yards and a touchdown on 11 rushing attempts.
Rankings Ramifications: This was certainly an impressive win for Florida State, and after No. 2 LSU barely squeaked out a 12-10 win over Auburn, things could interesting in the top 5. Depending on how No. 3 Oregon fares against No. 22 Arizona, the Seminoles could move up a spot if LSU drops. As for Clemson, they're due for a fall but likely not too far after playing an exciting game against a top 5 team on the road.
But Did They Cover? Florida State was favored by a couple touchdowns, so they did not cover. The over/under ranged from 54.5 to 56, so obviously this game blew that out of the water.
For More On This Game: Check out Florida State blog Tomahawk Nation and SB Nation Tampa Bay. For more on Tigers football, visit Clemson blog Shakin' The Southland.
Next Week's Schedule: Florida State travels to South Florida next week, while Clemson will head to Boston College.
The top-10 matchup between the Florida State Seminoles and Clemson Tigers has lived up to the hype so far, and the Seminoles have a 35-31 lead over the visiting Tigers.
Clemson opened the second half scoring with a wild, 52-yard trick play touchdown pass from Sammy Watkins to Andre Ellington. It's been captured in gif form for your entertainment:
Florida State answered with a Chris Thompson touchdown run less than 90 seconds later to make it 28-21, but Clemson's next drive ended with a booming 50-yard field goal from Chandler Catanzaro to stretch the lead the Tigers' lead to 10.
On the ensuing kickoff, however, Lamarcus Joyner returned the kick 90 yards to the Clemson 10 yard line, and two plays later E.J. Manuel threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Rashad Greene to make it 31-28. Florida State wasn't done though, as Manuel connected with Rodney Smith for a 29-yard touchdown to take the lead, 35-31, after Clemson went three-and-out for the first time in the game.
For more on the Seminoles, head over to Tomahawk Nation. For more on the Tigers, check out Shakin' The Southland.
The Alabama Crimson Tide weren't expected to have problems with the Florida Atlantic Owls, and there were none as the Tide coasted to a 40-7.
Alabama got off to a fast start when A.J. McCarron connected with Kenny Bell for an 86 yard touchdown pass on the third play of the game. McCarron added a second touchdown pass in the first quarter, a four yard toss to DeAndrew White. Three straight field goals followed in the second quarter, including a 52 yard boot from Cade Foster. McCarron added a third touchdown right before halftime, connecting with Christian Jones on a four yard pass to make it 30-0 at the break.
Blake Sims came on for McCarron in the third quarter, as the game was well in hand for the Tide. At that point, Alabama had taken their foot off the pedal, and Kenyan Drake added the final score to make it 40-0 in the fourth quarter. Drake finished with 36 yards rushing, behind Eddie Lacy's 106 yards and T.J. Yeldon's 62 yards.
Florida Atlantic made it 40-7 with 3:37 left in the game, but it was the lone bright spot in a miserable day for the Owl offense. They were held to 110 yards of total offense and only six first downs on the day.
Box Score Hero: McCarron had an outstanding day, going 15-25 for 228 yards and three touchdowns before being relieved in the second half.
Rankings Ramifications: There's no reason to believe that Alabama will be dislodged from their No. 1 ranking.
But Did They Cover? Alabama was favored by 48.5 points, so the Tide weren't able to cover.
For More On This Game: For more on the Tide, head over to Roll Bama Roll. For more info on the SEC, check out Team Speed Kills.
Next Week's Schedule:
Alabama: Sep. 29 vs. Ole Miss
Florida Atlantic: Sep. 29 vs. North Texas
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It's been a wild, back and forth affair in Tallahassee so far, and the Clemson Tigers have a 21-14 lead over the Florida State Seminoles at halftime. Florida State was in position to tie the game right before halftime. However, poor clock management made the Seminoles settle for a field goal, which Dustin Hopkins missed wide left from 37 yards.
The Florida State defense, which had been giving up an average of one (1) point per game before this, has had to adjust to the speed of the Clemson skill players, sometimes with mixed results. Both teams have over 250 yards of total offense in the first half.
Tajh Boyd has 146 yards passing and two touchdowns in the first half, but Florida State has contained Clemson's running game, for the most part. Andre Ellington leads the Tigers with 38 yards on 9 carries and a touchdown.
E.J. Manuel has been efficient and accurate, going 15-20 for 181 yards, in addition to his 53 rushing yards. Lonnie Pryor and James Wilder Jr. each have a rushing touchdown to their credit.
Florida State will have the ball to start the second half.
For more on the Seminoles, head over to Tomahawk Nation. For more on the Tigers, check out Shakin' The Southland.
What was billed by many as the game of the year in the ACC is living up to the billing early on, as the Florida St. Seminoles and Clemson Tigers are tied 7-7 after one quarter.
The Tigers got off to a brilliant start against the vaunted Florida State defense, with Tajh Boyd throwing a 60 yard bomb to Nuke Hopkins. For your viewing pleasure, here is gif evidence:
Not to be outmatched, Florida State quickly moved the ball down the field on the next drive, tying the game on a 13-yard run by Lonnie Pryor. E.J. Manuel had the key play on the drive, scrambling for a 28-yard gain to move Florida State into the red zone.
On Clemson's next drive, the Tigers moved inside Florida State's 20, but looked to be settling for a field goal on 4th and one. They faked it, and were given the first down. The play was reviewed, but ultimately upheld. Look here to decide for yourself whether Clemson made it or not:
Two plays later, Andre Ellington scored on a six yard run up the middle to put Clemson in the lead. Florida State then took 11 plays to drive the ball 57 yards down the field, but Dustin Hopkins missed a 44 yard field goal wide right.
For more on the Seminoles, head over to Tomahawk Nation. For more on the Tigers, check out Shakin' The Southland.
Willie Snead hauled in a 19-yard Keith Wenning pass with 1:02 left to play, and the Ball State Cardinals took the lead from the South Florida Bulls to win at home by a score of 31-27.
Ball State led for much of the game, but the Bulls would rally in the third and fourth quarters, taking the lead with 4:12 left to play as B.J. Daniels hit Lindsey Lamar for a 29 yard score. Daniels would finish the day with 312 yards passing, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
USF drove late, and was in a position to score before Ball State's Avery Bailey picked off USF's B.J. Daniels to seal the victory for the Cardinals.
Box Score Hero: Ball State receiver Willie Snead had a big game for the Cardinals, catching 11 passes for 135 yards and a score.
Rankings Ramifications: None, but that does not make the sudden emergence of MAC football against teams from BCS conferences any less interesting.
But Did They Cover? USF was favored by a TD in this one, so that spread was not covered.
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Next Week's Schedule: South Florida's next opponent is Florida State in Tallahassee. The time of kickoff for that game is to be announced. Ball State visits Kent State next weekend for a noon kickoff on CSS.
It took overtime, but the Miami Hurricanes defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 42-36, after a late rally in Atlanta's Bobby Dodd Stadium. Led by senior tailback Mike James, Miami now improves to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the ACC.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Hurricanes and Yellow Jackets trading leads up until the game's conclusion. After Miami established an early 19-0 lead, Georgia Tech would score 36 unanswered points, primarily on the efforts of Yellow Jackets quarterback Tevin Washington. Washington rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns, two of which came in the second quarter.
The fourth quarter, though, was all Miami, as the Hurricanes rallied late to tie the game, scoring a touchdown on a 10-yard Mike James touchdown reception with 27 seconds left. That sent the game to overtime.
Georgia Tech received the ball first in overtime, but was stopped cold while going for it on 4th-and-1 from the 2-yard line. That gave possession to Miami who, on a 25-yard Mike James touchdown run, won the contest.
Box Score Hero: Who else but Mike James? James rushed for 89 yards and three scores and had three receptions for 24 yards and a score. James scored both the tying touchdown and the winning touchdown for Miami.
Rankings Ramifications: With this victory, it is conceivable that Miami could slip into the top 25, but not guaranteed.
But Did They Cover? Georgia Tech was a two-touchdown favorite heading into this contest, so that spread was most certainly not covered.
For More On This Game: For coverage of the Miami Hurricanes, visit The Seventh Floor and SB Nation Tampa Bay. For Yellow Jackets coverage, visit From the Rumble Seat and SB Nation Atlanta.
Next Week's Schedule: Miami's next opponent is North Carolina State in Coral Gables. The time of kickoff for that game is to be announced. Georgia Tech plays Middle Tennessee next week at 7:00 p.m. in Atlanta.
This story originally appeared on SBNation.com.
The Yellow Jackets continue to roll against the Hurricanes, scoring 36 unanswered points at one point, to head into the fourth quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta with a 36-22 lead.
Georgia Tech built onto their 22-19 halftime lead by scoring two touchdowns in the third. The first came off of a 35-yard Tony Zenon rush on the Yellow Jackets' first drive of the half. The second came one drive later, as quarterback Tevin Washington punched it in from 2 yards out.
Georgia Tech has 227 rushing yards so far on the game.
Miami scored on a 23-yard Jake Wieclaw field goal. The Hurricanes have moved the ball well on the day, amassing 393 yards, but have turned the ball over twice, contributing to the ongoing Miami woes.
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An 85-yard kick return touchdown from Colby Walden with a little over a minute to play was the difference maker in the Jacksonville Dolphins' 21-17 road victory over the Dayton Flyers.
It looked like the Flyers (1-3) were going to hang on to win this one when QB Will Bardo found freshman WR Ross Smith for the 5-yard touchdown pass with a 1:39 left to play. Those dreams were dashed just 16 seconds later with one clutch kick return.
The Dolphins (3-1) cut into an early 10-0 deficit in the second quarter when Andre Addison brought an interception back 43 yards for a touchdown. QB Kade Bell helped Jacksonville take their first lead of the game after he hit tight end Andrew Robustelli for a 22-yard score on his only catch of the day.
That 4-point advantage would hold until late in the fourth when the aforementioned fireworks happened. The kick return allowed Jacksonville to be victorious despite being out-gained in the total yardage department 388 to 252.
Box Score Hero: No one had any particularly flashy stats but Flyers senior RB Robert Washington did average 15 yards per carry on just five totes.
Rankings Ramifications: These teams aren't anywhere close to being on the national radar but Jacksonville is officially 1-0 in Pioneer league play with the win.
For More On This Game: For more Jacksonville coverage, stay plugged into SB Nation Tampa Bay.
Next Week's Schedule: The Dolphins will take on Marist at home next Saturday as they try to continue their undefeated streak in Pioneer play while Dayton heads to Butler.
Georgia Tech dominated the second quarter, scoring three touchdowns in less than eight minutes of play, to take the lead over the Miami Hurricanes 22-19 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.
Led by quarterback Tevin Washington, Georgia Tech has amassed 141 yards of rushing offense and a trio of touchdowns through two quarters. Two of those touchdowns came via Washington himself, who has 40 rushing yards and 74 passing yards so far.
Miami's Stephen Morris and Phillip Dorsett have been instrumental to Miami's offense so far. Morris has passed for 187 yards, a touchdown and a pick on the half, with that touchdown and 153 of those yards being hauled in by Dorsett on six receptions.
Miami's other touchdown came off of a 1-yard Mike James rush to end the first quarter.
There was a bit of an odd moment in the first quarter, as Yellow Jackets returner Orwin Smith unintentionally gave up a safety. Returning a kickoff from Miami's Jake Wieclaw, Smith caught the kick in the end zone and, intending to earn a touchback, took a knee while placing his hand on the field in front of the end zone. Likely unbeknownst to Smith, his hand placement does result in a safety in that situation.
Georgia Tech will receive the ball at the beginning of the second half.
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Miami Hurricanes freshman wide receiver Malcolm Lewis was carted off the field after suffering what is currently being called a dislocated ankle during Saturday afternoon's game against Georgia Tech.
The team is reporting that there was no compound fracture involved, and the ankle did not break through the skin.
Lewis had his ankle rolled up under a pile near the end of the first quarter. During the ruckus, Lewis' cleat seemed to twist in the opposite direction.
A team of trainers surrounded Lewis on the field to fix the separation and fit him with an air cast, preventing anyone from seeing the gruesome process. Miami head coach Al Golden got on his knees and embraced the pass-catcher on the ground before he was helped onto the cart.
Through the first three games of the season, Lewis had caught seven passes for 61 yards and one touchdown. He had one reception for 12 yards on the day before going down with the injury.
For more updates and continued Hurricanes coverage, head on over to the Seventh Floor.
At the end of the first quarter, the Miami Hurricanes are in front of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 19-0.
Miami opened the scoring less than 30 seconds into the game when Stephen Morris connected with Phillip Dorsett for a 65-yard touchdown pass.
Georgia Tech took the ball to midfield on the next drive before ultimately turning the ball over on downs. At that point, things began to slow down, and the teams exchanged punts before the Jake Wieclaw hit a 38-yard field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, however, Orwin Smith put his hand near the 1-yard line while kneeling in the end zone, which is a safety.
That sounds weird, so here's a gif of the safety from @bubbaprog. On the next drive, Miami took the ball right down the field, and Mike James scored on a 1-yard run as the quarter expired to make it 19-0.
Miami QB Stephen Morris is off to a nice start, going 9-13 for 149 yards and a touchdown. Duke Johnson has yet to really get going, and has 8 yards on only two carries. Georgia Tech has yet to attempt a pass, and has 39 yards rushing as a team. B.J. Bostic leads the way for the Yellow Jackets with 15 yards on two carries.
For more on the Miami Hurricanes, check out The Seventh Floor. For more on the Yellow Jackets, head over to From The Rumble Seat.
The Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats in a 38-0 blowout on Saturday. Florida was efficient in all phases of the game, with sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel leading the offense and the Gator defense suffocating Morgan Newton and the Wildcats.
Florida led by just a field goal after the first quarter, but a 21-point second period opened things up for the Gators. A 10-play touchdown drive capped with six consecutive runs for Mike Gillislee began a scoring spree for the Gators.
Jaylen Hawkins ran back a Newton interception for a 26-yard touchdown to give Florida a 17-0 lead. Later in the quarter, Driskel hooked up with Quinton Dunbar for a 19-yard touchdown pass before the half.
Most of the third quarter was quiet offensively, before Driskel ran for his first rushing score of the season. Jacoby Brissett scored the final touchdown for the Gators.
Box Score Hero: Driskel finished the game completing 18 of his 27 pass attempts for 204 yards and a touchdown.
Rankings Ramifications: With the impressive play of sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel and the way Florida's defense undressed Kentucky in the second quarter, Florida's ranking could go up. The Gators were expected to blow the Wildcats out.
But Did They Cover? The Gators covered the spread in the first half when they took a 24-0 lead into the break. All the rest was just extra.
For More On This Game: Check out the Gators blog, Alligator Army. Kentucky coverage can be found at A Sea of Blue.
Next Week's Schedule: Gators are off next week, but face LSU on Oct. 6. Next up for the Wildcats is South Carolina, who will make their way to Lexington on Sept. 29.
This story was originally published at SB Nation.
Everything is going the Florida Gators' way through three quarters against the Kentucky Wildcats. The Gators took a 24-0 lead into halftime after a 21-point second quarter. Now, Florida leads 31-0.
After going scoreless through most of the third, Florida scored again when sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel made some plays with his feet. Driskel appeared to score a touchdown on a scramble in the red zone, dragging Kentucky defenders as he extended his arm toward the goal line.
But the ball was knocked from his hands and recovered by Quinton Dunbar in the end zone, which was originally ruled a touchdown. The call was overturned after review, but Driskel ran it in on the following play (after an offsides penalty on Kentucky) for his first rushing touchdown of the season. The score capped a 15-play, 72-yard drive that took over nine minutes off the game clock.
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The Florida Gators extended their lead to 24-0 against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second quarter of Saturday's action, while capitalizing on a few Kentucky interceptions and missed field goal attempts.
Florida held a narrow 3-0 lead through the first quarter, then a 10-play touchdown drive capped with six consecutive runs for Mike Gillislee began a scoring spree. More of Florida's fortune came from the unraveling of Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton, who went into halftime having completed just 29 percent of his passes.
Perhaps the worst toss for Kentucky came when Newton threw the ball right into the hands of Jaylen Watkins, who returned the interception for a 26-yard touchdown.
Gators kicker Caleb Sturgis missed a 39-yard field goal attempt that would have given Florida a 20-0 lead. But Jeff Driskel and Quinton Dunbar connected on a 19-yard touchdown pass, and Florida ended the half with a third interception.
Also, tight end Jordan Reed survived this:
There is still no sign of Florida running back Trey Burton. Coach Will Muschamp said Burton has experienced back spasms and won't be able to play in this game.
Kentucky has had success running the football but, as the score indicates, it hasn't led to points for the Wildcats.
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The 23.5-point favored Florida Gators haven't broken away from Kentucky yet, leading just 3-0 early in the game. Kentucky's defense was able to contain the Gator offense for much of the first quarter.
Florida's first two possessions resulted in punt attempts, before the Gators were able to score on a 26-yard field goal with 5:58 to go in the quarter. Kentucky's offense was more productive as the final two minutes of the period approached.
The Wildcats have been unable to convert on their opportunities. It's defense has kept them in the game so far. The Gators didn't have a successful third down attempt until their final drive of the quarter.
Kentucky kicker Craig McIntosh missed a 54-yard attempt that would have tied the game.
Also, Trey Burton is missing on the sideline for the Gators and there should be more on that later.
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ESPN College GameDay commentator Lee Corso is famous for his eccentric way of picking the winner of the contest at the GameDay site. He usually wears the headgear of that team's mascot, but when the mascot doesn't have a head that can be easily removed and worn, sometimes things get a little weird. Many suspected that Corso would pick Florida State on Saturday, as he is a former Seminole football player. He didn't disappoint, donning the garb of Chief Osceola, Florida State's mascot, to pick the Noles. Face paint, spear and all.
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Florida State takes on Clemson tonight at 8 p.m. ET from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The Seminoles are a 14.5 point favorite, according to OddsShark.com.
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ESPN's College GameDay is one of the highlight's of Saturday morning for college football fans. Desmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso move from campus to campus every weekend and students always come out to provide an energetic backdrop that has made the show so popular.
But the biggest hit on College GameDay -- aside from Corso donning mascot heads -- is the signs that students make. Every Saturday you're sure to spot something that will make you laugh.
This weekend, the crew has invaded Tallahassee for the big game between the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles and the No. 10 Clemson Tigers. This ACC matchup pits two undefeated teams in the Top 25 against one another and as usual, the Florida State students came out to show off their signs and school pride to the world.
But there was one sign that really stood out and was more interesting than the rest. What makes it so interesting? What makes it stand out? Well, it talks about UNC, goat's and gators, on a campus overrun by Seminoles and Tigers. Maybe someone took a wrong turn?
For more on Florida State visit Tomahawk Nation and SB Nation Tampa Bay. Visit Shakin the Southland for everything on Clemson.
USF wide receiver Chris Dunkley is out for the Bulls' game Saturday against the Ball State Cardinals due to a knee injury according to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times.
Dunkley has primarly been used off the bench for USF after transferring from the Florida Gators. recording only three receptions for 83 yards for the Bulls this year. Dunkley played a big part in USF's 32-31 comeback win over the Nevada Wolf Pack, scoring a 52-yard touchdown with under three minutes to go in the fourth quarter.
The Bulls were already without Sterling Griffin, who will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. This will put more of a burden on Andre Davis, who has emerged as B.J. Daniels' favorite target after Griffin's injury.
For more on USF, make sure to check out Voodoo Five and stay tuned to SB Nation Tampa Bay. For more on Ball State and the MAC, head on over to Hustle Belt.
B.J. Daniels and USF will look to avoid their second consecutive loss as they travel to Muncie, Ind. to take on Ball State.
James Owens and the Florida A&M Rattlers will try to move to 2-0 in MEAC play Saturday against Delaware State.
The Miami Hurricanes have a tall task in containing Georgia Tech's explosive offense. If they can do that, their own rushing attack should give them a good chance at an upset.
Florida State is looking to improve to 4-0 this year as they host Clemson.
The Jacksonville University Dolphins take on the Dayton Flyers in a quickly developing rivalry. They may have to do so without starting quarterback Kade Bell, who sustained a head injury in Week 2.
Florida is looking to improve to 3-0 on the year as they host Kentucky.
The Florida Atlantic Owls face the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, in a game where the most they can hope for is to leave Tuscaloosa with their dignity intact.
Florida International goes for an upset over Louisville on Saturday night.
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That means motorists are taking the time Wednesday to brush up on their winter driving tips and preparing to travel in winter road conditions again.
State Patrol Captain Paul Hattan Wednesday afternoon has a few tips for drivers.
"First and foremost, always wear your seat belt. You definitely want to try to slow down. Adjust your speed to what conditions are out there, especially ice. You just need to slow down. Another thing certainly is put your headlights on in inclement weather. Let people know where you are, so they can see you," Captain, Paul Hattan, with the Nebraska State Patrol said.


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Marriage, religion and human flourishing: how sustainable is the classic Durkheim thesis in contemporary Europe?
Williams, Emyr, Francis, Leslie J. and Village, Andrew. (2010) Marriage, religion and human flourishing: how sustainable is the classic Durkheim thesis in contemporary Europe? Mental Health, Religion & Culture, Vol.13 (No.1). pp. 93-104. ISSN 1367-4676
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This paper draws on the three waves of the European Values Survey across five countries (Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Spain and Sweden) to investigate the relationship between indicators of positive psychology (conceptualised as feelings of happiness and satisfaction with life), religiosity (conceptualised as self-assigned religious affiliation and self-reported religious attendance) and marital status. The results demonstrate that religiosity is, in general, positively correlated with both indicators of positive psychology. Further, across all waves and all countries, the pattern emerges that those respondents who are married are likely to report higher levels of happiness and greater satisfaction in life. These data provide contemporary support for the classic Durkheim thesis linking the two institutions of marriage and religion with human flourishing.
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Twins' Condrey to start season on DL
Minnesota reliever strains right elbow; Burnett recalled
MINNEAPOLIS -- Right-hander Clay Condrey didn't make it to the Twin Cities for the pair of exhibition games at Target Field against the Cardinals, and he won't be with the team to start the regular season either.On Saturday, the Twins placed Condrey on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain. To replace Condrey on the 25-man roster, the Twins have recalled right-handed pitcher Alex Burnett from Triple-A Rochester. Burnett will join the team in Anaheim on Sunday. Condrey threw one inning in a Minor League contest at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday. He walked one batter and threw 25 pitches. Manager Ron Gardenhire said before Saturday's exhibition game that the reports were Condrey looked fine during his outing and his arm felt OK. But afterward, Condrey did some running and realized that his arm wasn't feeling good. "It was hurting," Gardenhire said. "So he's going to come up [to Minnesota] and get his elbow checked out." Gardenhire said the Twins considered a couple options, including left-hander Ron Mahay, who recently signed a Minor League deal with the club. But the feeling was that Mahay wasn't quite ready to pitch just yet, and that he needs a few more outings before he can be considered an option. "He missed a lot of camp, and although he's throwing the ball OK, he still has a bit of work to get here," Gardenhire said. Burnett, 22, is one of the pitchers who is currently on the Twins' 40-man roster. That made the move easier than having to clear room on the roster for a pitcher such as right-hander Anthony Slama, who also impressed in camp. "We liked Burnett when we saw him in Spring Training," Gardenhire said. "We think he's a guy that we can put out there. He's going to come in and fire it over the plate. He's got a great arm, a heavy ball. We're excited to see this young man up here."
Twins fans greet Jones warmly
MINNEAPOLIS -- The warm reception from Twins fans just kept coming for outfielder Jacque Jones.Jones, who was a part of Minnesota's outfield from 1999-2005, was overwhelmed by the response he got from fans in his return to the Twins in Friday night's exhibition game at Target Field. But the lengthy standing ovations continued when Jones entered the game against the Cardinals on Saturday. When Jones stepped up to bat in the seventh inning, he was greeted with yet another lengthy standing ovation. He had to step out of the box and tip his batting helmet to the crowd as he shook his head in disbelief. The cheers grew even louder when Jones singled in the at-bat and then drove in a run with an RBI single to center in the eighth. Overall, the reception he received over the two weekend exhibition games was much greater than Jones, who will begin the year at Triple-A Rochester, had imagined it would be. "The people were great to me the whole weekend," Jones said. "They were great to me the whole time I was here the first time around. I appreciate them and they showed they appreciate me. It was a good time."
Kelly Thesier is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A Springfield, Illinois priest remains on a leave of absence after a bizarre emergency and a call to 911.It was just days ago that the now infamous 911 call was released to the Illinois Times newspaper.
It's gone viral on the internet, and people all over the world want to know what Father Tom Donovan of St. Aloysius Church was doing November 28 with handcuffs and a mask.Father Donovan asked for a leave of absence, according to diocese spokeswoman Kathie Sass. "It's hard to see something happen to one of our priests and we continue as a diocese, especially the parishes where Father Donovan worked, continue to offer our prayers for his well being," Sass said. Read more: http://on.ksdk.com/UUbEu5


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The floral pieces in the above galleries were made by Ilse Beunen and her students. You will find both Western and Ikebana pieces. Click on the links to visit the galleries. The galleries provide an overview of the different activities of Atelier Kadõ, event decorations as well as supplies, demonstrations and courses.