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In Part 1 of this post (published last week) I analyzed the Niners current Final-53 and Practice Squad rosters to identify weaknesses and positions where the team could be strengthened, noting the positions where I believe draft prospects will be added next May.
To wit:
- Two outside Cornerbacks
- A starter-caliber Strong Safety
- Two (or more) Wide Receivers
- A starter-caliber Center
- Other developmental Offensive Linemen
- A developmental Quarterback
- Other "opportunity" picks ... availability of prospects not expected to be available when the Niners pick.
I also reviewed the 13 draft picks that the Niners currently have available next May and projected where in each round I thought that those picks would be positioned. I've spent a good amount of time studying the better prospects at each of our "need positions" that are likely to declare for next May's draft.
The obvious question in developing a draft strategy is do the Niners go after a cornerback or a wide receiver with their first pick. I think that the answer comes by looking at the physical attributes of the top prospects at each of those positions. As suggested by the selection of the 6'2" cornerback Marcus Cooper in the 2013 draft, I believe that Baalke is interested in selecting taller corners if possible, due to the increasing height of NFL wide receivers. The three highest-ranked corner prospects in the 2014 draft (Roby, Verrett and Ekpre-Olomu), the only corners likely to be selected in the first round, are all 5'10". Thus, I think that the Niners take a WR in the first round and wait until the second round to select a taller corner.
Note that all prospect rankings shown below are as of September 25th, so may change significantly between now and the actual draft next May. Also, additional prospects could come into play. Let's put all of that together and develop a 2014 mock draft class:
ROUND 1 -- PICK 32 (Own Pick):
The two highest-ranked WR prospects, Marqise Lee (USC) and Sammy Watkins (Clemson), will be taken in the top dozen picks of the draft, and thus not be realistically available to the Niners. However, the next highest-ranked prospect, Mike Evans of Texas A&M (who, as a redshirt sophomore, may or may not declare for the draft) is, at 6'5" and 225# and fast, is probably the better selection for the Niners anyway. However, they will not be able to get him without trading up into the high teens of picks, as they did with Eric Reid. This is where a second-round selection received in a trade of Michael Crabtree could come into play IF they in fact elected to trade Crabtree as discussed earlier ... their own pick #32 plus a second rounder from a Crabtree trade to get to the mid-teens to select Evans. Since I said that I wouldn't rely on that speculative trade in formulating my mock draft, I have reflected the more likely case of using the 32nd pick on another WR.
Preferred: WR Mike Evans (Texas A&M) Redshirt Soph 6'5" 225# 4.54 speed
NFLDraftScout: #2 or 302 2016 WRs; #17 overall in 2014 draft
Likely: WR Brandon Coleman (Rutgers) Redshirt Jr 6'5" 220# 4.59 speed
NFLDraftScout: #4 of 401 2014 WRs; #37 overall in 2014 draft
WR Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt) Senior 6'3" 205# 4.55 speed
NFLDraftScout: #1 of 401 2014 WRs; #40 overall in 2014 draft
ROUND 2 -- PICK 47 (from Kansas City):
SS Craig Loston (Louisiana State) Redshirt Sr 6'1" 209# 4.56 speed
NFLDraftScout: #1 of 164 2014 SSs; #53 overall in 2014 draft
ROUND 2 -- PICK 64 (Own Pick):
CB Marcus Roberson (Florida) Junior 6'0" 192# 4.52 speed
NFLDraftScout: #4 of 233 2015 CBs; #62 overall in 2014 draft
Note: For those perhaps wondering why Roberson rather than fellow Florida CB Louchiez Purifoy ... while Purifoy is perhaps the more diverse athlete and very slightly faster, they are both the same size and Roberson is the better football player and cover corner. Will likely have to use a second lower- round pick to move up in the second round to improve the probability of Roberson being available.
ROUND 3 -- PICK 70 (from Tennessee):
C Travis Swanson (Arkansas) Redshirt Sr 6'4" 318# 5.26 speed
NFLDraftScout: #1 of 89 2014 Cs; #64 overall in 2014 draft
Note: A four-year collegiate starter, a two-year team captain and an Honor Role student (i.e., a "gold helmet" kind of prospect) who, as an "opportunity selection", has superior potential to Kilgore (or Looney) as the Center-of-the-future. May need to use another lower-round pick to move up in the third round to improve the probability of Swanson being available.
ROUND 3 -- PICK 96 (Own Pick):
DE Ben Gardner (Stanford) Redshirt Sr 6'4" 277# 4.95 speed
NFLDraftScout: #6 of 257 2014 DEs; #88 overall in 2014 draft
ILB Shayne Skov (Stanford) Redshirt Sr 6'2" 245# 4.79 speed
NFLDraftScout: #1 of 162 2014 ILBs; #101 overall in 2014 draft
Note: Another "opportunity selection" ... Gardner has a non-stop motor, is a very aggressive pass- rusher, also good against the run ... could become Ray McDonald's eventual replacement. Skov is one of the best ILBs in the country and an outstanding special teams player well known to the Niners coaching staff. The preferred selection would be Gardner but he may well be gone by Pick 96 (unless Baalke were to trade up); if Gardner is gone, Skov is the pick on the basis of "best player available."
ROUND 3 -- PICK 98 (Compensatory Pick):
WR Devin Street (Pittsburgh) Redshirt Sr 6'3" 192# 4.56 speed
NFLDraftScout: #5 of 401 2014 WRs; #109 overall in 2014 draft
WR Cody Hoffman (Brigham Young) Senior 6'3" 215# 4.56 speed
NFLDraftScout: #9 of 401 2014 WRs; #140 overall in 2014 draft
ROUND 4 -- PICK 128 (Own Pick):
CB Pierre Desir (Washburn/Lindenwood) Redshirt Sr 6'1" 205# 4.56 speed
NFLDraftScout: #9 of 271 2014 CBs; #122 overall in 2014 draft
ROUND 5 -- PICK 160 (Own Pick):
WR / RB / KR / PR Dri Archer (Kent State) Red Sr 5'8" 178# 4.30 speed
NFLDraftScout: #6 of 401 2014 WRs; #163 overall in 2014 draft
Note: Archer is the poor man's (read: mid-round) version of Tavon Austin (St. Louis) or De'Anthony Thomas (Oregon). As a rusher he has averaged 7.14 yards per carry in his 4-year career to date; then, as a receiver he has averaged 11.7 yards per reception in his career to date. The best way to describe this guy is "playmaker." In his junior year last season he scored 16 touchdowns rushing, 4 touchdowns receiving, returned 3 kickoffs for touchdowns ... and threw one touchdown pass. In addition to being a returner, I see using him as a slot receiver but also giving him carries on reverses, etc. If you haven't seen some YouTube clips of this guy, you should do so.
ROUND 6 -- PICK 192 (Own Pick):
Developmental QB Jeff Mathews (Cornell) Senior 6'4" 224# 4.93 speed
NFLDraftScout: #8 of 147 2014 QBs; #212 overall in 2014 draft
Although we will have at least four 7th round draft picks (maybe even five), no prospect taken at that level is likely to even make the Practice Squad given the strength of the roster. I simply assume that Baalke will use those picks to move up in higher rounds or trade them for higher picks in the 2015 draft.
Notes: Names of first-year players are in italics.
[ xx ] Brackets = players on all current 2013 rosters (53, PS, PUP, IR, NFI) or draftees who are not projected to make the 2014 Final-53 ... departure could be via trade, release or placement on Niners 2014 PS/PUP/IR/NFI.
Present Final-53 Roster: Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, BJ Daniels
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: None
2014 Draftee: Jeff Mathews (Cornell) Round 6
Traded or Released: [ Colt McCoy ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Colin Kaepernick, BJ Daniels, Jeff Mathews
Alternatively, McCoy could be replaced by a superior free agent QB, Daniels remain as #3, and Mathews goes to the Practice Squad.
Present Final-53 Roster: Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, Anthony Dixon
Current Practice Squad: Jewel Hampton
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Marcus Lattimore
2014 Draftees: None
Traded, PS or Released: [ Anthony Dixon ] [ Jewel Hampton ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, Marcus Lattimore
Note: Although I don't expect it, if for some reason Frank Gore were to decide not to play out the last year of his contract and simply step away from the game (while still being paid the final year of his contract), Anthony Dixon retains his roster spot; else, I think Dixon gets traded for a low-round draft choice or released.
Present Final-53 Roster: Bruce Miller, Owen Marecic
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Alex Debniak
2014 Draftees: None
Traded, PS or Released: [ Owen Marecic ] [ Alex Debniak ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Bruce Miller
Present Final-53 Roster: Anquan Boldin, Kyle Williams, Quinton Patton, Jon Baldwin, Marlon Moore, Kassim Osgood, Chris Harper
Current Practice Squad: Chuck Jacobs
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham, Brandon Carswell
2014 Draftees: Mike Evans (Texas A&M) or Brandon Coleman (Rutgers) or Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt) Round 1
Devin Street (Pittsburgh) or Cody Hoffman (BYU) Round 3C
Dri Archer (Kent State) Round 5
Converted to Tight End: [ Chris Harper ]
Traded: [ Michael Crabtree ]
Practice Squad: [ Chuck Jacobs ]
Re-signed: Anquan Boldin ... experience, production, mentor for all of the young guys
Released: [ Kyle Williams ] [ Marlon Moore ] [ Kassim Osgood ] [ Mario Manningham ] [ Brandon Carswell ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Anquan Boldin, Quinton Patton, Jon Baldwin,
Mike Evans or Brandon Coleman or Jordan Matthews,
Devin Street or Cody Hoffman,
Dri Archer
Present Final-53 Roster: Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Garrett Celek
Converted from WR: Chris Harper
Current Practice Squad: Derek Carrier
Current PUP/IR/NFI: None
2014 Draftees: None
Traded, PS or Released: [ Garrett Celek ] [ Derek Carrier ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Chris Harper
Present Final-53 Roster: Joe Staley, Anthony Davis,
Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Joe Looney, Adam Snyder,
Jonathan Goodwin, Daniel Kilgore
Current Practice Squad: Carter Bykowski, Patrick Omameh
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Luke Marquardt
2014 Draftees: Travis Swanson (Arkansas) Round 3A
Traded, PS or Released: [ Adam Snyder ] [ Jonathan Goodwin ] [ Patrick Omameh ]
[ Luke Marquardt OR Carter Bykowski ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Joe Staley, Anthony Davis, Luke Marquardt OR Carter Bykowski,
Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Joe Looney,
Travis Swanson, Daniel Kilgore
Present Final-53 Roster: Glenn Dorsey
Current Practice Squad: Mike Purcell
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Ian Williams
2014 Draftees: None
Traded, PS or Released: [ Mike Purcell ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Ian Williams, Glenn Dorsey
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (Ends and/or Tackles)
Present Final-53 Roster: Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Demarcus Dobbs, Tony Jerod-Eddie
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Tank Carradine, Quinton Dial, Lawrence Okoye
2014 Draftees: Ben Gardner (Stanford) Round 3B
Traded, PS or Released: [ Demarcus Dobbs ] [ Tony Jerod-Eddie ] [ Lawrence Okoye ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Tank Carradine, Quinton Dial, Ben Gardner
Present Final-53 Roster: Aldon Smith, Ahmad Brooks, Corey Lemonier, Dan Skuta
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Darius Fleming
2014 Draftees: None
Traded, PS or Released: [ Darius Fleming ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Aldon Smith, Ahmad Brooks, Corey Lemonier, Dan Skuta
Present Final-53 Roster: Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Michael Wilhoite, Nate Stupar
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Nick Moody
2014 Draftees: Shayne Skov (Stanford) Round 3B (IF DE GARDNER NOT AVAIL)
Re-signed: Michael Wilhoite
Traded, PS or Released: [ Nate Stupar ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Michael Willhoite, Nick Moody,
Shayne Skov (If DE Gardner not avail in draft)
Present Final-53 Roster: Donte Whitner, Eric Reid, Craig Dahl, CJ Spillman, Bubba Ventrone
Current Practice Squad: Michael Thomas
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Darcel McBath
2014 Draftees: Craig Loston (Louisiana State) Round 2A
Re-signed: Donte Whitner
Traded, PS or Released: [ Craig Dahl ] [ Bubba Ventrone ] [Michael Thomas ] [ Darcel McBath ]
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Donte Whitner, Eric Reid, Craig Loston, CJ Spillman
Present Final-53 Roster: Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown, Nnamdi Asomugha, Tramaine Brock, Perrish Cox, Darryl Morris
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: Chris Culliver, Eric Wright
2014 Draftees: Marcus Roberson (Florida) Round 2B
Pierre Desir (Washburn/Lindenwood) Round 4
Re-signed: Eric Wright, Tramaine Brock, Tarell Brown or Perrish Cox
Traded or Released: [ Carlos Rogers ] [ Nnamdi Asomugha ] [ Tarell Brown or Perrish Cox ]
2014 Practice Squad: Darryl Morris
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Tarell Brown or Perrish Cox, Chris Culliver, Eric Wright, Tramaine Brock, Marcus Roberson, Pierre Desir
Present Final-53 Roster: Phil Dawson, Andy Lee, Kevin McDermott
Current Practice Squad: None
Current PUP/IR/NFI: None
2014 Draftees: None
Re-signed: Phil Dawson
Traded, PS or Released: None
Resulting 2014 Final-53: Phil Dawson, Andy Lee, Kevin McDermott
Here is a summary of my projected 2014 Final-53 roster -
Note: 2014 Draftees shown in italics and bold.
Quarterbacks (3): Colin Kaepernick, BJ Daniels, Jeff Mathews
Running Backs (4): Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter, LaMichael James, Marcus Lattimore
Fullbacks (1): Bruce Miller
Wide Receivers (6): Anquan Boldin, Quinton Patton, Jon Baldwin,
Mike Evans or Brandon Coleman or Jordan Matthews
Devin Street or Cody Hoffman
Dri Archer
Tight Ends (3): Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Chris Harper
Offensive Linemen (8): Joe Staley, Anthony Davis, Luke Marquardt OR Carter Bykowski,
Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Joe Looney,
Travis Swanson, Daniel Kilgore
Nose Tackles (2): Ian Williams, Glenn Dorsey
Defensive Linemen (5): Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Tank Carradine, Quinton Dial, Ben Gardner
Outside Linebackers (4): Aldon Smith, Ahmad Brooks, Cory Lemonier, Dan Skuta
Inside Linebackers (4): Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Michael Wilhoite, Nick Moody,
Shayne Skov (IF DE GARDNER IS NOT AVAILABLE IN DRAFT)
Safeties (4): Donte Whitner, Eric Reid, Craig Loston, CJ Spillman
Cornerbacks (6): Tarell Brown or Perrish Cox, Chris Culliver, Eric Wright, Tramaine Brock, Marcus Roberson, Pierre Desir
Kicker (1): Phil Dawson
Punter (1): Andy Lee
Long Snapper (1): Kevin McDermott
IF my projections were to come to pass, how would the roster turnover and average ages compare year to year? Let's take a look:
Actual 2012 to 2013 turnover: 34% (INCLUDING trades and free agent signings) ... 6 draftees
Projected 2013 to 2014 turnover: 17% (EXCLUDING any trades or free agent signings) ... 9 draftees
Actual 2013 --
Offense: 26.3
Defense: 26.6
53-man Team: 26.7 ... only 7 teams have an older average-aged roster
Projected 2014 --
Offense: 25.0
Defense: 25.9
53-Man Team: 25.7 ... this would move the Niners to the 9th youngest average-aged NFL roster
So, there you have it ... POTENTIALLY the strongest roster that the Niners have ever had ... there's just one gigantic problem with it ... while it projects trades and free agent LOSSES, it says nothing about potential free agent roster ADDITIONS. Why not? If you can prognosticate what Baalke might do in that regard, you're a hell of a lot smarter than I am. What would I guess he might do with free agent signings? I think that there are only four real possibilities:
1. An NFL-experienced #2 QB who he thinks superior to McCoy ... could actually happen.
2. Less likely, an NFL-experienced WR, in addition to Boldin, to give the young guys a chance to mature.
3. Even less likely, an NFL-experienced CB, in addition to Wright ... but only if Culliver doesn't completely recover. Candidates? Maybe 2014 free agents Antoine Cason or Nolan Carroll?
4. A SS free agent perceived as superior to Whitner; just don't see this one happening; think that he will keep Whitner for another year to mentor a SS draftee and Reid. It's conceivable that Whitner would sign a more lucrative multi-year deal with another team, but I think he likes his Niners situation and would like to stay unless the competing offer was significantly higher and/or longer. Would love to replace Whitner with Jarius Byrd ... but there are far too many obstacles for that to ever happen, even with the Ninja doing the negotiating.
So there you have it. Obviously it's very early to be doing this, but IMO it's NEVER too early to start formulating ideas and evaluating draft prospects. What say you?


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Wearing their game jerseys, the Jackson Christian Eagles from Jackson, Tennessee sat and shared their story with the actors and writers of "Facing the Giants." The Eagles rode a bus ten hours so they could meet the people behind the football movie made by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany. Jackson Christian Defensive End Josh Aldridge said " It was so much like us. We said, hey this is us."
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Middle Georgians looking for a quick getaway dont have to look far to find a variety of places to go and things to do. The homes of two presidents, the great outdoors and plenty of art and artifacts abound, all within range for a day trip.
Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum and Institute: 326 W. Whitney Ave., Albany. Housed in historic Old Mount Zion Baptist Church, the museum tells the story of the Albany Movement, in which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. fought alongside the Southern Christian Leadership Council, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Congress of Racial Equality and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the battle for civil rights. (229) 432-1698. www.albanycivilrightsinstitute.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; closed holidays. $2-$6.
Booth Western Art Museum: 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville. Exhibits include contemporary Western American art, historic Western art, Civil War art, presidential portraits and letters, Western movie posters and Western illustrations. Other features are an interactive gallery for children and special and temporary exhibit galleries. (770) 387-1300. boothmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. $7-$10.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History: 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Permanent exhibits include the Giants of the Mesozoic dinosaur exhibit, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, Reflections of Culture, Conveyed in Clay: Stories from St. Catherines Island, Sensing Nature, Curators Corner and World of Shells. The museum also includes special exhibitions and an IMAX theater. (404) 929-6300. fernbankmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Museum tickets: $15.50-$17.50; IMAX tickets: $11-$13; combination tickets, group rates and memberships available.
Georgia State Capitol and Museum: 206 State Capitol, Atlanta. Exhibits, artifacts, memorials and artwork can be found throughout the gold-domed Capitol and the Hall of Valor can be found on the first floor. Visitors may choose between guided or self-guided tours. (404) 656-2846. www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; closed holidays. Free.
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National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center: 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus. The museum traces the history of the United States Army Infantryman from the American Revolution to the present. Features include combat simulators and a rifle range for an additional charge, artifacts, interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater, which shows original productions as well as current feature films. (706) 685-5800. www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Free admission, donations requested.
Old Governors Mansion: Campus of Georgia College and State University, 120 S. Clarke St., Milledgeville. The High Greek Revival-style mansion housed Georgias governor for more than 30 years and served as headquarters during Gen. William T. Shermans March to the Sea. Exhibits display artifacts of the building and its inhabitants. (478) 445-4545. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays; tours begin on the hour. $2.14-$10.70.
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Westville: 9294 Singer Pond Road, Lumpkin. This 1850s living history museum features period buildings and puts the Antebellum lifestyle on display. (229) 838-6310. www.westville.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; closed holidays. $5-$10.
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Andersonville National Historic Site: 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville. Visitors can look around Camp Sumter military prison, where thousands of Union soldiers died during the Civil War due to starvation, disease and lack of shelter. Also at the site are Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum. (229) 924-0343. www.nps.gov/ande. National Prisoner of War Museum: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed holidays; park grounds: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed holidays; National Cemetery: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free.
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site: 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. The site of a former cotton plantation includes plantation buildings with the original handmade furniture from 1847, a museum with a film and a picnic area. Special events are held throughout the year. (478) 986-5172. www.gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; closed holidays. $4-$6.50; group rates available with advance notice.
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: Plains High School/Visitor Center, 300 N. Bond St., Plains. Visitors can explore the hometown of the 39th president of the United States. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is made up of four sites that influenced Carter: Plains High School, the historic district of Plains, the Plains Train Depot and Carters boyhood farm, as well as Carters private residence, which is not open to the public. (229) 824-4104. www.nps.gov/jica. The Visitors Center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free.
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Buckhorn Creek Ranch: 1944 Ga. 135, Vidalia. The family-operated wildlife preserve and farm offers guests a wagon tour of the 250-acre working ranch and a chance to see the exotic and native species living there, including Asian sika deer, blackbuck antelope, wild boar, buffalo, camel, Watusi cattle, farm animals and more. Visitors can grind corn to throw to chickens and toss pumpkins to a buffalo. A petting zoo and summer camp are also available. (912) 583-2737. buckhorncreekranch.net. Tours by appointment only. $8 per person, minimum $40 per group.
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High Falls State Park: 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. The park features hiking, fishing, boating, camping and miniature golf (for additional fee). Kayaks, canoes and pedal boats are available to rent. (478) 993-3053. www.gastateparks.org/HighFalls. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. $5; annual pass available.
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Past winners:
1987 - Michael Jones (flanker)
1991 - David Campese (winger)
1995 - Jonah Lomu (winger)
1999 - Tim Horan (second five)
2003 - Jonny Wilkinson (first five)
My gut feeling -- Daniel Carter.
Past winners:
1987 - Michael Jones (flanker)
1991 - David Campese (winger)
1995 - Jonah Lomu (winger)
1999 - Tim Horan (second five)
2003 - Jonny Wilkinson (first five)
My gut feeling -- Daniel Carter.
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Carter ought to come right.
I think his current form has a lot to do with the fact that Henry keeps changing the half-back and second five, and the ankle he rolled against France seems to have spooked him a bit.
Matt Giteu...
Honestly it will be some South African after they win it, most likely.
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McCaw or Burger would be the most likely for mine, although Chris Latham could be a dark horse as he's now (apparently) playing again in the Oz domestic stuff.
Carter seems to have lost form at the worst possible time.
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Latham played some club rugby for Gold Coast (i think) two weeks ago in Queensland. There was talk he might comeback for the last Tri Nations match, if Australia have a chance at the title.
Would be nice if O'Driscoll or one of Irelands second row supremos won it, but it's doubtful.
McCaw for me.
Where's my money?
Well, I'd like to say Dan Carter but he seems to have lost it at the worst time. Hopefully he'll come good by the time the world cup comes.
So, for the moment I'm have to either go with Mccaw or Burger.
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If Australia go well Giteau would have a very good chance, as does George Smith. Latham may well find form, but who knows how he will go playing internationals again.
McCaw is a good player but could suffer from the number of penalties hes going to draw. That said i think its about time that another forward won the award and he will certainly be up there.
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If South Africa do well in the world cup Schalk Burger is the one player you'd expect to be up there, since he's featured so prominantly in most good things I've seen the Springboks do this year. Just a colossus on the field.
If New Zealand do well, and they will, then it's McCaw and Carter of course... I'd lean towards McCaw since he's an annoying rash while Carter hasn't been in great form lately.
If Ireland do well I'm leaning towards D'Arcy although I'd mark out big time if O'Driscoll had a big world cup. Two of the best centres in the world!
I can't envision Australia doing well unless Sterling Mortlock is at his commanding best. Just no way I can see Australia doing well without him being awesome... they have class players like Latham and Giteau, but Mortlock'll be the x-factor.
My pick: Schalk Burger
If Ireland are to do well i expect Paul O'Connoll or Gordan Darcy to get it.
So one of those for me.
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Reflective practices of writing as inquiry and autoethnography are used to examine this migration of professional identity and are suggested as useful processes for undertaking socially responsive research. In this context, writing as inquiry and subsequent meaning-making/deconstruction leads me to places not yet known, and gives per(form)ance to the complex and multiple possibilities that open up in this process. The benefit of autoethnographic writing and meaning-making as a pre-cursor to participant-observation research is also discussed. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Liberation, Oppression and Education: Extending Freirean Ideas Roberts, P. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9297 2014-06-24T12:30:15Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Liberation, Oppression and Education: Extending Freirean Ideas Authors: Roberts, P. Abstract: This paper reflects on some of the questions raised by Pedagogy of Indignation, paying particular attention to the relationship between oppression, liberation and education in Freire's work. The first section addresses claims of 'universalism' in Freirean philosophy and assesses the extent to which Freire's account of liberation depends upon the existence of oppression. It is argued that interwoven with Freire's emphasis on oppression, there exists a 'shadow', virtue-based theory of liberation. This is particularly evident in later Freirean publications. This idea is developed further in the second part of the paper, where Freire's contribution to what Balduino Andreola calls a 'pedagogy of great convergences' is considered. 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Improving the evidence-base for access to primary health care in Canterbury: a panel study Schluter, P.J. Bridgford, P. Cook, L. Hamilton, G. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9296 2014-07-07T12:30:16Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Improving the evidence-base for access to primary health care in Canterbury: a panel study Authors: Schluter, P.J.; Bridgford, P.; Cook, L.; Hamilton, G. Abstract: Objective: Despite many reforms and initiatives, inequities in access to primary health care remain. However, the concept of 'access' and its measurement is complex. This paper aims to provide estimates of general practice visit frequencies for 'attenders' (those who seek consultation) and the proportion of 'non-attenders' (those who never seek consultation) of primary health care services. Methods: A panel study of people enrolled within a large primary health care organisation of affiliated general practices. Standard and zero-inflated regression models were assessed. Results: 980,918 visits were made by 388,424 people, averaging 2.64 visits/person/year. The zero-inflated negative binomial model was superior, and significant age, gender and ethnic differences were observed in attender and non-attender profiles. More Asian (21.0%), Pacific (19.6%) and Maori (17.1%) people were non-attenders than European/Other (9.0%) people. Among attenders, males, Asian and Pacific people, and young to middle-aged adults, generally had relatively lower visit rates. Conclusions: Interpretation of utilisation data must be made with caution because of two distinct characteristics: the differential rates of non-attenders and the highly dispersed distribution of attenders. Implications: Improved understanding of differential non-attender rates and attender visit distributions by demographic factors needs to be considered when addressing improved access to general practice services. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Enacting kaitiakitanga: challenges and complexities in the governance and ownership of rongoa research information Boulton, A. Hudson, M. 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Has the shadow of Fifty Shades of Grey has made its mark on literary fiction? Not that non-genre fiction with erotic elements is anything new—Tropic of Cancer, anyone?—but two books coming in July are certain to push both boundaries and buttons.
Susan Choi's fourth novel, My Education (Viking), is the story of 21-year-old Regina, who is accepted to a graduate program at a prestigious university. Her seminar professor, Nicholas Brodeur, is known for his less-than-savory behavior toward students, and Regina prides herself on not falling for his lures. But in escaping one unwise liaison she falls into another: An illicit, passionate relationship with Nicholas' wife, Martha.
"You know exactly what I'm doing," I said crossly, so irked by her tone that for a moment my fear was forgotten and sinking my hand in her heavy blond hair I took hold of the hot, perspiration-damp slope of the nape of her neck, and raised my chin slightly and drew her toward me, for she was the slightest bit, perhaps a finger's width, taller—I'd been right, she had known—the thought came to me but could not be completed as my tongue filled her mouth and we bloomed smoothly out of our skins as if some gorgeous fruit that aspires to devour itself.
Ahem, dot dot dot. Let's just say neither of these books are for those who shy away from vivid descriptions of what happens in the bedroom (and the greenhouse, and the front seat of a Corvette, etc.). Choi, whose second novel, American Woman, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, has created flawed protagonists before—the introverted and jealousy-prone Professor Lee in A Person of Interest, for example—but Regina's wholehearted plunge into an obviously toxic relationship can be hard to read about. Still, Choi's ability to portraying all-consuming desire unflinchingly, with skillful writing, should carry readers through.
I'd hazard a guess that a significant number of readers will put Tampa (Ecco) down after reading a few pages. An equally significant portion will be staying up all night to finish it. The first novel from Nutting (following the short story collection Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls), Tampa is told from the point of view of Celeste, a stunning, married 26-year-old middle school teacher with a handsome and devoted husband, Ford. Problem is, he's not her type.
I should find Ford needlessly attractive; everyone else does. "He's too good looking," one of my sorority sisters groaned the night after our first double date back in college. "I can't even look at him without feeling like I'm being punched between my legs." My real problem with Ford is actually his age. Like most women who marry for money, my husband is far too old. Being twenty-six myself, it's true that he and I are close peers. But thirty-one is roughly seventeen years past my window of sexual interest.
Tampa is impressive in its total commitment to telling a story in the voice of a character that the reader can't help but be repelled by. (Warning: As mentioned above, there are some very explicit scenes.) Celeste is a sociopath, utterly without remorse and completely driven by her desire for pre-pubescent boys. As she cold-heartedly lays out her plan to seduce what she sees as her most vulnerable and most desirable student, it's like being hypnotized by a cobra. Is the novel smart and subversive, or simply purient? Watercooler chat for sure.


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So as I'm sure I've mentioned a few times, I'm in the Army (for another week, anyway), I've lived all over, we just had a baby, and I live in the Maryland-DC suburbs. As I get ready to become a civilian again, and people ask if I plan to stay in MD long, I reflect on what could keep me here and what would draw me elsewhere. Then I thought of two semi-analogous situations, how different populations treat people in different areas.
In February of 2004 I was in Iraq and had to be med-evac'ed out of theater. I was lifted to a hospital in Germany for examination, and I was then to be mailed back to the US to make my way back to Ft. Hood, where I was stationed. As I was fortunate to be in good enough shape to be able to take commercial air, the Army put me on an itinerary to Austin. I had just enough time after notification to call my wife, then in the Air Force and stationed up in Nebraska, that I was coming home. She called my parents to drive down from Wichita, and she arranged to fly down to my brother's place in Houston, pick up my car there, and drive up to Austin to meet me when I got off the jet.
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Enter the owner of the Shell station. This guy sees my young wife, her eyes consumed with tears, and asks her what's wrong. She explained the whole situation, and the man sprang into action. He had his mechanics pull another car out of the garage just a few minutes before closing time and start working on fixing mine, tracks down the needed parts, and he calls his wife and daughter to bring their car up to the station. They all pile in and drive my wife, whom they've all just met, all the way to Austin-Bergstrom to meet me at the terminal. They wait there until they verify that my flight isn't going to be late or anything, and then they head back to Giddings so the man can take care of my car. After I arrived, my parents finally got there, and we all had a great reunion in my favorite city. I slept like I hadn't slept in almost a year. The next morning, we drove to Giddings, and the man refused to allow us to pay for the repairs on my car. I insisted that they let us take them all to lunch, so we all went to their favorite BBQ joint in their little town. They turned out to be a warm, jovial family, and of course they were Longhorns fans. They went above and beyond the call of decency and humanity to help out a soldier and his family when needed, and refused to let the inconvenience even begin to get in their way.
Fast forward to 2009. My wife, 8.5mos. pregnant, is driving home from work, and she blows a tire. She maneuvers her car to the shoulder of one of the nation's busiest expressways, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and tries to dig out the spare tire. It's raining, she's having no luck at all, etc. Hundreds upon hundreds of cars zoom right past her, probably the first time in years that Maryland drivers have done anything but slow down to 15mph to get a look at a freaking flat tire. Finally, after 20min., a nice electrician from North Carolina spots her and pulls over to help. Turns out he had a pregnant wife at home too, and couldn't imagine that someone wouldn't help someone in that position. He got her fixed up and sent her on her way.
Fast forward to yesterday. People asked me why I'd even consider moving out of the area, considering my earning potential here is so much higher than I'd make anywhere else in the country. After this morning's reflection on these two contrasting situations, I think I have a response prepared for the next person who asks. Can't wait to be back in Texas. I do know one particular Shell station on my list of first places to go when I get back.


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SAO PAULO (AP) -- Brazilian media says national team coach Mano Menezes has been fired.
Local reports say the Brazilian football confederation has decided to fire the coach after a meeting in Sao Paulo on Friday.
The federation has not immediately made an announcement.
The news comes two days after Brazil beat Argentina on penalties to win the Superclassic of the Americas, a two-leg series in which the South American rivals use players from local clubs.
Menezes was heavily criticized earlier this year because of the team's lackluster play, but good results recently had helped ease the complaints from fans and local media.
World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who is without a job, is one of the names touted to replace Menezes.


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February 22, 2013
Huntington is rolling out the red carpet...and mats for the state's top high school wrestlers.
Day one of the 66th annual State Tournament is underway at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.
After the opening evening's action on Thursday, Huntington and Parkersburg were tied for the team lead in Class AAA with 34 points. Wirt County was the leader in Class AA-A with 28.
Action continues Friday. The semifinals will take place in the evening session. The finals in 14 weight divisions of the two classes will be Saturday night.
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a Seminar, Panel Discussion, and Luncheon featuring South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. The panel featured experts from Heritage and Heritage Action, as well as Congressman Joe Walsh, who spoke about policy priorities following the election. Afterwards, there was a reception followed by a luncheon with a keynote address from Governor Haley.
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Dear members of CSR 5,
What a successful week of fantasy football that was. With plenty of under and over achieving players that prove how stupid yahoos projection system is. A team projected minimal points can win games and a a team projected a ton of points can win.
First off I would like to give a shutout to DiscoBalls for being the lucky bastard of the week. You won this prize with two different examples of being a lucky bastard. The first way was simply by having Peyton Fucking Manning. 7 passing touchdowns and over 60 points. Thats pure luck I hate to break it you but that bitch is not putting up numbers like that again. The 2nd way was beating your opponent by just over 1 point. I feel bad for Lana Lana...LANA. Which brings me to the recaps.
Disco Balls: 153.68 vs Lana...Lana...LANA: 152.6- I think it is time for us to give Lana...Lana...LANA a moment of silence for his depressing lose to the DiscoBalls. His team fought hard but not hard enough. Lana..Lana...LANA would have beaten every other team this week. In the end a loss is a loss so therefore DiscoBalls has cock-slapped Lana...Lana...LANA. Lana...Lana...LANA can just hope he will put up similar stats next week.
Panthers for life: 72.58 vs THE BLASTERS: 109.48- Well congratulations Panthers for life you added fuel to the fire of THE BLASTERS. Panthers for life truly had one of the worst weeks I have ever seen. Only ahead of one person which also occurred this week but Ill get to that later. One more thing: How does a team have 3 players that played at or under 0 points. That takes skill Panthers for life. THE BLASTERS ended blasting Panthers for life away scoring a surprising 30.9 more points then his competition. All I can say is THE BLASTERS wont have the same luck against my team.
Gettlemania:77.48 vs Catch A Falling Star: 77.08- This game was fucking weak. This games combined total was the lowest in the league. How do both teams score so fucking low? All these underachieving players must really be an issue for you guys. You guys got some work to do on your teams I guess. Gettlemanias running backs scored a combined total of 9.7 points. Most starting running backs alone score more points then that total. As for Catch A Falling Star two players killed your team. The Dez Bryant injury caused you to lose. As well as the restricted carries Bradshaw got. I expect both of your fucking teams to step the fuck up in the future.
FightingLebowskis: 151.02 vs A Real Panthers Fan: 92.46- Holy Shit! Fighting Lebowskis truly whooped A Real Panther Fans ass. At the beginning of the season arealpanthersfan talked about winning the league. That will never happen if you get fucked like that again. I am giving you credit Fighting Lebowskis your team looks good but it was only one week I don't think you can put up stats like that again. Granted he did get lucky having AJ Green put up 34.2 points. A Real Panthers Fan What the hell happened? I thought you knew your football. You better get your dick out of your ass if you want to compete in this league.
No Punt Intended: 131.52 vs Billy League5 Champ: 115.52- Had Calvin Johnson and Graham Gano not underachieved this would have been a different game. But guess what everything happens for a reason and therefore I won for a reason. Honestly going to be on Sunday night I was worried that I might lose but then on Monday LeSean McCoy out a great performance that ended up leading to the end of our game. I cant right our recap without being bias. Oh Billy your team still sucks dick.
Feel The Bernz: 64 vs Mighty Melonhead 126.22- Bernz what in the actual fuck? You talked the talk but couldnt walk the walk. You werent even close to walking the walk either. It was closer to crawling with no arms. Im not going to lie you got straight up titty fucked. This was the worst fantasy performance I have ever seen. I as commissioner do not approve of such horrendous performances in my league. You better step the fuck up Bernz. As for the Mighty Melonheads your team had a pretty solid week. The Mighty Melonheads were above average in their point scoring. They ranked 5th in the league this week in scoring.
Good week everyone except for Bernz and Panthers for life.
Sorry for all of my grammatical errors. I didnt have a lot of time so I wrote it as fast as I could. So I'm sure there are plenty.
Also I need someone else to write the recap next week. Its not hard all you have to do is name the lucky bastard of the week and give a summary of each game. All help would be much appreciated.
Let the smack talk begin.


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LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW)-- The housing market in the Coulee Region is picking up: a sign of economic recovery, according to Dr. Taggert J. Brooks, an associate professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
Brooks says an increase in home prices is a good indication and the construction industry is likely to follow suit. He says it's due in part to record low interest rates, and the end of the foreclosure crisis. That means the inventory of available homes is declining, meaning prices can go up. A boost in the housing market could have an economic trickle down effect.
"When home prices rise, that then represents an increase in wealth of the people that own homes," Brooks said. "They feel prices rising, an increase in sort of their personal home equity and their personal wealth and that fuels consumption which sort of drives the rest of the economy."
Brooks says it can be hard to determine if this is a lasting trend, but so far it does seem to indicate economic recovery.
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Almacenes Exito S.A. : Retail - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
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Almacenes Exito S.A. (Exito) is a multi-format retailer based in Colombia. The product portfolio includes food and non-food products such as packed foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, groceries, dairy products, confectioneries, apparel, consumer electronics and home decor products among others. The company operates hypermarkets, supermarkets, discount stores, convenience stores and specialty stores under the banners Exito, Éxito Vecino, Éxito Super, Éxito Express, Éxito Tecno, Carulla and Pomona, Carulla Express, SurtiMAX, Ley, Homemart, Cafam, Devoto, Disco and Geant. In addition to retail operations, the company is involved in offering credit facilities, real estate property services, insurance services, travel agency services and fuel supplies. As of December 2012, the company operated 479 stores including 427 stores in Colombia and 52 stores in Uruguay. Exito is headquartered in Envigado, Colombia.
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Figure 5: Valuation
Figure 6: Market Capitalization
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Figure 8: Valuation
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A certain guy named Peyton Manning came to town and changed everything in the Bronco Camp. Well, he actually started changing everything even before he was signed onto the team, because even as the rumors flew that he had narrowed his search to our team, certain players in the NFL began looking at the Denver Broncos in a totally different way.Suddenly, we became a contender in their eyes. Just like that, the players formed an opinion. These are the guys who really know the true value of another player because they have played against him. Suddenly acquiring free agents became a lot easier, but back to the Delay Of Game.
After the hiring, Peyton took over the off season with a taste of what was to come. An intensified nonstop graduates course on how to focus on excellence. He offered an unspoken open invitation to his new team mates to take advantage of the free course.
Several jumped in immediately and by the beginning of OTA's we could all see that they were ahead of the rest of the class. No delay of game penalties for those guys. Everyone knew coming in that Peyton has game! They just didn't know he would be the game.
As training camp progressed, he quickly showed his team mates that this graduate course was fast paced and required dedication like they have never needed before. We as fans, began to question who would back up our new QB. Everyone already knows that if Peyton misses a game due to injury, the entire team gets a delay of game penalty.
The question is just how big of a penalty would it be? A minus 1,000 yards for the year sized penalty?
All the back ups are very young. If Peyton is a senior citizen, then Hanie is a teenager, Weber is in pre-school & Osweiler just figured out that if he sucks his "passy" instead of his thumb, he can use both his hands 100% of the time. I think part of Hanie's problems are that he is intimidated by the fact that he has a long way to go before even beginning to measure up to the game.
It is obviously the mental aspect of the game that separates these players. Physically, every one of Peyton's back up prospects are in better physical shape than he is, so it's all mental. Osweiler isn't the only QB who is benefiting from this crash course! Once Hanie got over the fact that Peyton will always be scrutinizing every move of every player on the team, he seems to have settled in a bit. I'm not sure Hanie likes Peyton! Is he jealous? I would be!
Weber never seemed intimidated to me, but then he knows that he has a long way to go. The Oz is just happy to have this new sandbox to play in, and having Peyton to play with is exactly what the kid needs. So, which QB do you all think will gain the most in this crash course, and which one would give us the smallest delay of game penalty?
My guess is:
Hanie........-900 yards for the year.
Weber.......-1,100 yards for the year.
Oz............ -1,000 yards for the year.
Who do you think should be the #2 QB this year.


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Sir William Osler Public School
3823 County Road 88 R.R. 1 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A4 Office: 905-775-2922 Fax: 905-775-4782 Safe Arrival: 905-775-2922 Press 1 Principal: Mr. Akram Shehata
Thursday, June 12, 2014
SK Graduation Picnic
The SK Graduation Picnic is scheduled for Friday, June 20th. It should begin about 2:15 p.m and finish at 3:30 p.m. Feel free to come and share this special time with your Senior Kindergarten student.
Monday, June 09, 2014
Track and Field
Many of our junior/intermediate students will be representing our school at the Area meet at Bradford High on June 12th (weather permitting - rain date is Friday).
Many of our junior/intermediate students will be representing our school at the Area meet at Bradford High on June 12th (weather permitting - rain date is Friday).
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Mr. Summers Says Thanks
It's early in the morning of May 27th. I'm still on China time, having safely returned yesterday evening. Four weeks ago I said goodbye. It was a very emotional time. I apologize for blundering my way through the final days, but I think back to what my Dad told me last week as my wife and I prepared to say goodbye to our son in China. "You could never say goodbye, if you hadn't said hello." I first said hello to SWOPS in 1985 as I introduced myself to Mr. Alan Stewart, the principal at the time, and chairman of the hiring committee for area five. I visited all the elementary and secondary schools in the county that spring, doing whatever I could to secure a job. My persistence paid off; I began teaching in Beeton in September of that year. I next said hello to Osler when we moved to the area in 1998 and our children attended this school. In 2001 I joined the staff. Even for someone like me who is not very comfortable in social situations, saying hello was easy. Saying goodbye was much more difficult. I want to thank all of you for the opportunity I had to be part of your lives. I hope in some small way I have been able to leave something positive behind. For all the wonderful expressions of best wishes including your cards, posters, letters, gifts, the assembly, your hugs, and so many other things, I offer my sincere thanks. I will always cherish the time I spent with you.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Spring Book Fair Summary
The Book Fair cases are sitting in the hall ready for pick up. It's always a surprise to see how supportive the community is when it comes to this semi-annual event. With sales totalling $1805, we were able to take $838.50 in product as our commission. These books will be processed as soon as possible, and be put on the shelves for circulation. Thanks to everyone who purchased something from the fair.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
May 2014 Milk and Pizza Orders
The May Milk and Pizza order forms have been posted under the Parent Corner.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Mr. Summers is Retiring!
Mr. Summers is hanging up his chalk. His last day will be April 30, 2014. Any emotions he may show are tears of joy, not sadness.
Monday, April 07, 2014
Eco Fundraisers
Our annual Metal, Electronics, and Clothing Collection campaigns are fast approaching. Please refer to Eco Fundraisers under the Parent Corner for details.
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Buzz: All Hedberg Everything In Goal?
With Martin Brodeur out for at least the next two games (tonight and Saturday), the question is whether Johan Hedberg will be counted on to carry entire load or whether rookie backup Keith Kinkaid will get a shot. This, from the Devils' morning skate Thursday, seems to lean toward the former:
DeBoer said he'll play it day by day with the goalies, but it sounds like he intends to play Hedberg every game while Brodeur is out.—
Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) February 28, 2013
Brodeur is eligible to return in time for Monday's game against the Maple Leafs and DeBoer said Thursday it's possible Brodeur could meet up with the team in Toronto.
Corey GriffinI's certainly good news that Brodeur's injury is healing enough where he could be activated as soon as he's eligible, but I have my doubts about Hedberg playing in four straight games. I won't go deep into it, as I laid out my thoughts pretty extensively the other day. I will say that the timing of Brodeur's injury makes it all a little worse. Although no one will confuse the Jets or Sabres (Saturday's opponent) with worldbeaters, they're still teams capable of stealing a game if the Devils get shaky goaltending. Hedberg already has played two straight and hasn't looked great in either and with the Devils in the midst of a 10-day strugglefest, wins are at a premium. Can Hedberg rebound with two straight wins? And what if Brodeur can't play Monday? Will it be five straight for Moose or will the rookie get his first start against the surprising Leafs in Toronto? Yeahhh… about that.


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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund v Bayer Leverkusen
Saturday, 5.30pm
BORUSSIA DORTMUND AND Bayer Leverkusen will look to keep pace with Bayern Munich when the two meet in the Bundesliga this afternoon.
Hosts Dortmund are in third place but seven points off the summit, with consecutive defeats to Wolfsburg and Pep Guardiola's side either side of the international break stalling their progress.
Jurgen Klopp's men have since won three games on the bounce in as many different competitions, defeating Napoli in the UEFA Champions League, downing Mainz in the league, and prevailing against third-tier Saarbrucken in the last 16 of the DFB Pokal on Tuesday.
Leverkusen are three points better off than their opponents and have won three league matches on the spin since their surprise 1-0 defeat at bottom club Eintracht Braunschweig at the start of November, which interrupted a six-game unbeaten run.
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Serie A: Inter Milan v Parma
Sunday, 7.45pm
Inter will look to extend their unbeaten run in Serie A to eight matches when mid-table Parma visit on Sunday.
The San Siro outfit have not enjoyed such a long run without a league defeat since 2010, when they managed 11 games, and the current spell of good form has lifted them to fourth in the table.
Former Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has guided his side to a fantastic start to the campaign, having suffered just one defeat in all competitions, and a 19th league title is very much on the club's radar.
Mazzarri's men have drawn their last two Serie A fixtures, though, away to Bologna and at home Sampdoria. Sunday's result against Sampdoria, which saw Renan Garcia grab a last-gasp leveller for the visitors, prompted Mazzarri to vent his anger, claiming it was the worst Inter performance of the season.
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Ligue 1: PSG v Sochaux
Saturday, 4pm
PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi. Credit: Michel Euler/AP/Press Association Images
Following Paris Saint-Germain's shock defeat in midweek at Evian and a milestone week for Ligue 1 goalkeepers, the race in France is wide open with three games remaining until the winter break.
PSG coach Laurent Blanc suffered his first defeat in charge since replacing current Real Madrid handler Carlo Ancelotti, and it was the capital club's first defeat in 36 matches, one short of the team record.
The unexpected setback has allowed Lille to close within one point and Monaco two, after both clubs picked up wins over Marseille and Nice respectively, heading into the weekend's action.
At PSG, Blanc's men have a chance to bounce back with what appears to be a home banker against rock bottom Sochaux on Saturday while Monaco host equally struggling Ajaccio and Lille travel to in-form Bordeaux.
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FUCK THAT OFFICIATING. Seriously, fuck off, refs.
FUCK A BUNCH OF 5 OTs.
FUCK Digger Phelps right in the earhole.
Fuck our end-of-game strategy. Call a timeout once in a while, Rick.
Fuck those fucking threes at the end of regulation.
Fuck Notre Dame again.
Fuck our complete inability to execute in clutch situations. That loses yourney games better than anything else we can do.
Fuck our chances at the Final Four if we don't fix it.
Fuck the heartburn I get watching this shit (literally-- I need some TUMS).
Fuck those officials. Fuck their terrible, terrible judgement (both ways).
Fuck the anger and rage that this game is capable of driving me towards.
Go Cards.


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West Virginia Gets International Reading Award
Posted: May 17, 2006
CHARLESTON, W.Va. _ West Virginia has become the only state in the country to receive the International Reading Association�s Five Star Policy Award for the fourth consecutive year.
The award recognizes the efforts by the West Virginia Department of Education and the state�s teachers to improve reading achievement among students through excellent policies, programs and initiatives.
Only five states have received the award in its six-year history _ Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Wisconsin has twice received the award, while the other states have received it once.
In giving the award, the International Reading Association considers teacher quality and methods, reader support and assistance, reading material and technology and testing.
The association believes students have five fundamental rights. Those include the right to be taught by certified teachers, to receive help from specialists when they struggle, to have access to a wide variety of books and to be taught and tested using multiple methods that suit their needs.
States must document that they support each of the principles. The association also randomly selects educators to verify that they are aware of the state�s efforts to improve reading achievement.
The association recognized West Virginia�s implementation of an uninterrupted reading block and formative assessment for kindergarten through third grade and the state�s use of technology. The state also was recognized for collaborating with other literacy agencies and associations in West Virginia and for funding reading programs and symposiums for educators.
West Virginia received the award earlier this month at the association�s 51st annual convention in Chicago.
West Virginia Department of Education
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