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The Michigan State Spartans have been on a roll lately and that's somewhat surprising to some when you consider how the Spartans started the season. Nonetheless, no one can deny that this team has come together game after game and now they are in position to possibly compete for a Big Ten Title.
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However, this is not the time to get cocky if you're a Spartan player or fan because they have a big game this Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Going into this game the Spartans are looking to stay on top of the Big Ten in the Legends Division and Nebraska is looking to first tie up with the Spartans for first place but ultimately they want to take over the Legends Division. So while there is no doubt that the Spartans are capable of winning this game, they will only win if they follow certain keys to victory.
It all starts with the defense when it comes to the Spartans because that's where they win most of their games. Defensively, they must find a way to contain running back Ameer Abdullah who is the heart and soul of this Nebraska team. Their goal should be to make this Nebraska offense one-dimensional and force quarterback Tommy Armstrong to beat them. Which leads me to the Spartan pressuring Armstrong, while he is capable of scrambling, he is still young and inexperience and he isn't used to continuous pressure. If the Spartans can find ways to make him uncomfortable, I'm pretty sure he will make a point to force passes.
Which leads me to the Spartan secondary who must perform well in this game, it may not be easy as some think. When you think about Nebraska, you have to understand who their offensive coordinator is in Tim Beck and when it comes to Beck he loves to throw the ball. The Spartans secondary must first find a way to make some big plays on the ball, especially forced passes but more importantly they must limit the big play and force this team to go through some quick three and outs. If they are able to do that, the Spartans may just win this game.
However, they won't be winning anything if the Spartans offense doesn't play well. When it comes to the Spartans offense there is no need to change anything or get fancy. Spartans should look to run the ball early and often and hand the ball off to Jeremy Langford and let him do his thing. Running the ball will help to keep the offense balance, move the chains and keep the Nebraska offense off the field.
Which leads me to the next offensive key which is the Spartans passing game which comes from quarterback Connor Cook. Last game against the Wolverines, the Spartans did a good job of executing when needed but they left a lot of points on the field and that's not something they want to do in this game. Going into this game, Cook must continue taking what the defense gives him and more importantly show poise and leadership in the key moments. I look for him to continue spreading the ball around and most importantly not turn the ball over. Last game, they did a good job of winning the battle of field position and constantly getting in the red-zone, so they need to do so again, they just need to make sure they take advantage off all their opportunities and do their best to not leave any points on the field.
Most importantly this Spartan offense must get off to an early start and build a lead because Nebraska tends to struggle when they fall behind early and they don't do the best job of making comebacks.
As I said at the beginning of this article, this is a big game for both teams, mainly because who ever wins could ultimately determine their destiny in the Big Ten Legends Division. Whoever wins this game could ultimately challenge the Ohio State Buckeyes for the Big Ten Title. So fasten your seat belts and get ready for an entertaining game because it's anyone's guess as to who will win this game.
Written by LBeasley, Sports Contributor for Radio One Detroit
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Musicians in grades 5 through 12 from Triton's district schools in Newbury, Rowley and Salisbury will come together tomorrow for the annual arts festival.
The day-long event will see students spending the day at the high school making music, learning theater and enjoying performances by the high school's select groups and the winter percussion and color guard. A portion of the spring musical will be performed, and the students will have a Q&A session with the cast, crew, pit orchestra and staff.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the art exhibit of students' works, and the winter marching groups will perform in the middle school gym at 6 p.m.
Culminating the day's events is the festival concert, a free concert open to the public, beginning at 7 p.m.
This district celebration of the arts is sponsored by the Salisbury PTA, Newbury PTA, Rowley PTO, Triton PTA, Triton Education Foundation, the Triton Music Parents Organization and the Triton District.
Parents and community members are welcome to view the activities during the school day. School-day visitors should report to the high school office on arrival.
There will be a meeting of the Triton Regional School Committee on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the high school library.
The meeting of the Rowley book club was postponed last week due to inclement weather. Members will now meet for a discussion of "The Tiger's Wife" by Tea Obreht tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library.
The town recently posted a new position of secondary water supply operator with responsibility for installing, maintaining and inspecting town water distribution and treatment systems.
Acting superintendent of the water department Laura Hamilton said that while this is a new position, new funding was not needed. She explained that the funding will come from the vacated position of water system laborer/treatment system operator, left by Ralph Renzulli, which will not be filled.

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Bengals running back Bernard Scott left in the first half of the Bengals' loss to the Dolphins, and after the game he told his teammates he thought he tore his ACL. Scott went down with a knee injury early on in Cincinnati, and he did not return after a productive start to the game. While the team has yet to officially release details on Scott, the running back indicated to his teammates that it was likely a serious ligament tear, according to Zac Jackson of Fox Sports Ohio. Scott left Paul Brown Stadium on crutches.
Scott rushed the ball five times for 40 yards and was one of the few productive players on the offensive side of the ball for the Bengals. He broke off a big 29-yard run that moved the Bengals into Miami territory on a drive that eventually ended with their second field goal of the day.
He entered the game dealing with an ankle injury, and Week 5 was the first real action he had seen all season -- one that could be over in the first week of October.


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How one web retailer prepared for the holiday season, and how it's going.
Ever wonder how the elves at e-commerce firms handle their busiest time of year and get those magical gifts under the tree? It is all about looking at Christmases past to plan for the present and future holiday crunch. During the run-up to Christmas, sales are three times higher than at any other time of the year. It's such an important time of year that I have an app on myCEO Santaphone that counts down to the last Christmas shipping day!
So how do we prepare? Spreadshirt is a global e-commerce business that lets anyone create, buy and sell ideas on products consumers love to wear, use and carry. All our products are printed on demand and we ship all around the world. If you haven't yet found a special gift for someone in your life, you might be turning into one of what we call our "stress purchasers". We strive to be stress relievers at holiday time as people turn to us for something original. This is the basis for our social media campaign in facebook- the Holiday Hit List.
As shopping starts in November, most e-commerce companies try to entice shoppers to start their online shopping during that month. The last thing an e-commerce company wants is a bottleneck as Christmas nears, so everyone runs campaigns that encourage early shopping. For U.S. companies, the official Christmas shopping time starts with the famous Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with peak buying time in the last two weeks before Christmas. Last year, Spreadshirt received the most orders on 12th December with15,000 purchases.
How do e-retailers prepare for all this activity? We make sure we have very accurate forecasts (based on several years of traffic analysis) and that production has plenty of advanced planning. All departments must have their stakes in place and for team planning and infrastructure. This encompasses purchasing, marketing, controlling and customer service, as well as our platform operations team
All these preparations start several months ahead of Christmas. Everyone receives special training before the holiday season starts, with many seasonal employees joining our team in both production and customer service. We use big data tools to analyze information and make correct predictions for optimizing our production facilities. Although we can scale up or down, we want to ensure that we don't have idle staff. Similarly, we never want to over-promise to our customers. We strive to be neither under- nor over-supplied with people to deliver what the customer expects.
One notable trend in buying this season is the continual increase in purchases made via a mobile device. Last year we saw mobile traffic hit critical mass, and, unlike in previous years, it stayed at a high level. Other global notables, in France in 2012, there was 50% more tablet traffic on 25th December, as people claimed their gifts. Our best estimate is that every 1 of 8 orders to Spreadshirt was made with a mobile or tablet device last year. Those Christmas numbers from 2012 are probably the base level for 2013 shopping.
What are people buying?
Over the last four years, a notable growth trend is for products like aprons and bags that only come in one size. This season we already see a 15% increase for one-size items, and expect even more of an increase, as one of every six products ordered during the holiday season is a one-size item.
Our hottest selling one-size 2013 products currently are smartphone covers and aprons. We have tripled our product range and added covers for various tablets and phones to meet consumer demand and expectations. We expect to see our baking apron product increase in sales by as much as 200%.
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The Dwightmare is over and it seems like everybody on here has turned back to the gloomy "we suck again" Nets fans. Yes losing Dwight was painful, he's a top 5 player, when healthy, and can turn any team he plays on into a contender. The thought of him on this Nets team seemed to equal multiple championships as him, Dwill, JJ, and Wallace would be one of the best core 4s in the league. But we struck out we tried to get him and couldn't. Billy did all he could without letting Dwill walk. But I think people are overreacting especially regarding the ceiling of this team. Most detractors seem to think we are in a cycle of mediocrity forever stuck in the 2nd round a la Atlanta these past couple seasons. I think we are a lot better than the Hawks ever though of being. We have a top 10 player in the league something Atlanta never had. Everybody is forgetting how good Deron Williams is. He took Utah to the Western Conference Finals and they reached the playoffs every year except his rookie campaign. That Jazz teams second best player was nothing like Joe Johnson who has proved he is an all-star talent. Gerald Wallace is probably not as good as AK47 was during those years but the gap isn't very significant. And now matter how much you guys hate Lopez there's nobody who can deny that he isn't better than what Okur was back then. Our team is better than what Dwill has already proved he can carry.
As for the Atlanta Hawks comparison it's really no comparison. The point guard position for the Hawks averaged 15 and 5 over the last 3 years. Dwill eclipses that by himself not to mention Watsons and Taylor's contributions. Dwill will have a monster year he can't be doubled and tripled defenses have to play he honestly. Obviously the shooting guard position is the same because we have the same player. Joe will continue steady production and will benefit from not being the man. He will get open shots which he will make because he has proved he's a knockdown shooter. I think his points may drop but his percentages will rise. Marvin Williams averaged 11 ppg, 5 rbs and 1 assist a game the last 4 years. He has averages 10 a game for the last three years. Wallace is a clear upgrade above the inconsistent Williams in terms of points rebounds and assists. He also brings leadership intangibles that Williams doesmt have. Josh Smith is clearly an upgrade over Humphries but I think some here have him confused with a superstar just because he's shown some glimpses. Yes he's averaged 17 9 and 4 over the past three seasons but he's also shot 100+ threes the past two seasons. He shot 25% from three the past season and just 30% the season before. Hes an all star who will be paid superstar money just like Joe Johnson was. The difference is we have a superstar and an all star instead of two all stars who don't always play like it. The next matchup is between Hoford,and Lopez. I personally think its a wash more or less but opinions could vary here. Lopez definitely wins in stats except the expected rebounding as Horford has never scored more than 12 a game. Horford has had to share the ball more with better players but that also gives him more energy to rebound. I expect Lopez to do the same but still give us 15 points per game.
As you can see the Atlanta Hawks ceiling just isn't relevant. We are significantly better at point guard and small forward. The Hawks are better at power forward and center is basically a tie depending on what you value. We also have a true superstar something Atlanta never had. Lopez also could improve and turn into the center we all dreamed he could be. I just think people are overreacting because we lost on Dwight. Yes there is no denying he would have made us better but that doesn't mean we should trash this team and attribute false claims to them. Our ceiling is as high as East champions. If Dwill could take Utah to the Western Finals I have no doubt that barring injury this Brooklyn Nets team could give the Heat a run for their money.


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Name That Internal Organ: Guide to the Human Body
An Easy-to-Use Health Science Play for Elementary and Middle School
Grades 4-7
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Includes script, teacher's guide, and audio CD. The CD has all the songs recorded twice: first with singing, so you and your students can learn the songs, and then without voices so your students can perform without us singing along.
And if you ever have any trouble or questions, you can contact us at any time for help.
This 35-minute musical play can be done as a complete play, skits, reader's theater, or you can just sing songs. No music or drama experience needed!
Respiration. Blood circulation. Digestion. The topics virtually cry out for a Musical comedy! And that's why there's Bad Wolf. This life science show takes a wild tour of the important structures in the human body.
Students will explore:
- the circulatory system
- how the lungs exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen
- the steps of digestion, from teeth to colon (now there's a catchy song title if there ever were one!)
- the functions of the kidneys and bladder
- the ways sugar is broken down to create energy
Name That Internal Organ! The Bad Wolf Guide to the Human Body is a great complement to your curriculum resources in elementary and middle school health and science. And, like all of our plays, this show can be used to improve reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, performance and music skills, class camaraderie and teamwork, and numerous social skills (read about it!) -- all while enabling students to be part of a truly fun and creative experience they will never forget!
Key Terms and Concepts
Name That Internal Organ! refers to many internal organs and processes, but focuses on the digestive, respiratory, ciruclation, and urinary systems. The following terms are used in the course of the show:
- liver
- brain
- filtration
- waste elimination
- gastrointestinal tract
- alimentary canal
- lymphatic organs
- tissues
- cytoplasm
- monosaccharide
- enzymes
- endocrine system
- bile
- pancreatic juice
- cholesterol
- gall bladder
- kidneys
- toxins
- stomach
- gastric juices
- cells
- colon
- respiration
- duodenum
- cellulose
- nutrients
- hormones
- glands
- veins
- bile duct
- bladder
- hydration
- mouth
- small intestine
- neurons
- tonsils
- nucleus
- carbs
- jejunum
- appendix
- valves
- oxygen
- steroids
- exchanging gases
- spleen
- urination
- saliva
- esophagus
- large intestine
- nervous system
- glucose
- carbon dioxide (CO2)
- metabolism
- ileum
- pancreas
- hemoglobin
- cardiovascular system
- arteries
- thoracic
Author: Ron Fink (Composer) and John Heath (Book and Lyrics)
© 2006 Bad Wolf Press, LLC
"It was a raving success. Kids still sing the songs to us and wear the T-shirts. We know they learned a lot---we certainly did! I think your lyrics border on genius. They are cute and clever enough to be easy to remember, yet are actually quite in-depth in their coverage of the topics. No one will ever forget what a hormone does. Thanks for filling a vital role in education."
---Carolyn Lawrence, Teacher, (4th/5th/6th) Charles Hoffman Elementary, Running Springs, CA
"Our 5th grade performed Name That Internal Organ on Thursday, and it was soooooooooooooooooooooooo much fun! What a terrific learning experience for all involved! Everyone loved loved loved the show - especially our principal, who was loudly cracking up the entire show.....the songs, humor, lines, it was all just perfect! I am now a Bad Wolf devotee!!!!"
---Annie Mergott, Show Director (5th), Thomas B. Conley School, Asbury, NJ
"It's freakin' hilarious. My favorite of the ten plays of yours that I've done. A resounding success!
---Steven Oberlander, Teacher (5th) Neal Dow Elementary, Chico, CA
"What a blast! We developed three Raging Hormone parts and an Eyeball as extras. They learned a ton and enjoyed all of the jokes and music. We also added a speen---Go Spleen!!"
---Catina Haugen, Teacher (6th) Grant Elementary, Petaluma, CA
"I just put on Name That Internal Organ with my third graders, and it was a huge hit! My principal said it was the best elementary play he's seen, and the kids and parents were happy too! This was my very first solo production... I'm happy to report that even I could pull it off. Thanks again!"
---Becky Baker, Teacher (3rd) Ferry Elementary, Grand Haven, MI
"Two classes have sung their way through the 5th grade state standardized science test. Plus the audience laughed all the way though it!"
---Kim Yeager, Teacher (4th and 5th) California Montessori Project, Shingle Springs, CA
Flexible casting from 11-40 students.
Use as many Stomachs, Livers, etc. as desired.
One student can easily play several roles if needed. Note that all roles
can be played by either boys or girls; see our comments on page 31
of the Teacher's Guide.
This is the first one-third of the script:
Announcers (3)
Kidneys (2)
Cells (2)
Raging Hormone
Lungs (2)
and a CHORUS composed of all students who are not playing roles on stage
at the time.
(A large banner across the back of the stage reads: "Internal Organ
Hall of Fame."
Or perhaps a backdrop portrays the front of an impressive building with "Internal
Organ Hall of Fame" written above. The CLASS (INTERNAL ORGANS) is spread
across the stage in a semi-circle facing the audience.
THREE ANNOUNCERS step forward holding microphones. ANNOUNCERS
address audience as if on camera.)
ANNOUNCER #1: Good afternoon [evening], ladies and gentlemen. We're
in front of the world-famous Internal Organ Hall of Fame.
ANNOUNCER #2 (looking at CLASS): Wow! Look at all these internal organs.
ANNOUNCER #3: Each one of them is hoping that this will be the year
it is
inducted into the Hall of Fame.
ANNOUNCER #1: (Points to LIVER) Is that the Liver over there? (LIVER waves)
ANNOUNCER #3 (also pointing): And there's the Gall Bladder. (GALL BLADDER
gives the "thumbs up")
ANNOUNCER #2 (looking): Has he grown a mustache?
ANNOUNCER #1: No, that's just a bile duct. The rules expressly forbid
from growing any facial hair. Now let's get this ceremony going. (to Organs)
Are you ready?
CLASS (very loudly and together): We're ready!
ANNOUNCER #2: It's a big day for organs everywhere!
Song 1 - Listen now!
No wonder we're excited
We're hoping we're invited
To the Internal Organ Hall of Fame
Each year we're all inspected
But just a few elected
To the Internal Organ Hall of Fame.
Internal, Internal, Internal Organ Hall of Fame.
We've waited and we've waited
To find out if we've made it
To the Internal Organ Hall of Fame
The judges now are saying
Which ones they'll be displaying
In the Internal Organ Hall of Fame.
Internal, Internal, Internal Organ Hall of Fame.
(The following 3 sections are rapped by different pairs of actors.
There is a
pause between sections so different pairs can step forward.)
Hey there's a spleen
Look there he goes
I don''t even know
Why he bothered to show.
What I mean to say
Is if the spleen today
Goes ahead and wins
I'll be blown away.
'Cause the heart it beats for us
The lungs they breathe for us
But...I don't even know what the spleen does.
Right here within these portals
We honor the immortals
In the Internal Organ Hall of Fame
So come to our production
It's time for the induction
To the Internal Organ Hall of Fame
Internal, Internal, Internal Organ Hall of Fame
Internal, internal, Internal Organ Hall of Fame.
(ANNOUNCERS step forward)
ANNOUNCER #1: We've been told that this year there will be three new
chosen for the Hall of Fame.
ANNOUNCER #2: I've got my money on the Spleen.
ANNOUNCER #3: Which reminds me, ladies and gentlemen. This is an important
but friendly competition among distinguished internal organs: please, no wagering.
ANNOUNCER #1 (pointing): Here comes the Brain to announce the first inductee!
BRAIN (enters holding an envelope, addresses audience): Hello. I'm the
On behalf of the Nervous System, I'm honored to announce this year's first winner.
Oh, and be sure to visit the new exhibit in the Hall of Fame, entitled "Naughty Neurons:
When Good Cells Go Bad" Now, for the award. (opens envelope) The Hall of Fame is
delighted to invite these twin organs within its walls. Please join me in congratulating...
the Kidneys!
(CLASS applauds. KIDNEYS enter, happy)
KIDNEY #1: This is so wonderful.
KIDNEY #2: All that work on our image really paid off.
ANNOUNCER #1: Excuse me. You worked on your image?
KIDNEY #1: Are you kidding? Do you know what we do all day?
ANNOUNCER #2: Sudoku?
KIDNEY #2: We filter out the blood.
ANNOUNCER #3: How do you do that?
KIDNEY #1: We collect wastes carried by the blood from the cells and
then send
them to the bladder.
KIDNEY #2 (looking into the crowd of organs, signals): Yo, Bladder! Lookin' good!
KIDNEY #1: We also control the amount of water and salts in the body.
KIDNEY #2: But folks just remember the stuff about urination.
ANNOUNCER #2 (disgusted): Ooh! Ick! Yuck!
(pause, then to KIDNEY #2)
Sorry, nothing personal.
KIDNEY #2: See, that's what we mean.
KIDNEY #1: We needed some image management if we were ever going to
it into the Hall of Fame.
Song 2 - Listen now!
People found it scary
When they heard "urinary"
We would never make it to the top.
So we knew to win it
We'd really have to spin it
Get a little magic PR pop!
Disposal Engineers
That is our new name
Disposal Engineers
We kidneys have no shame.
Disposal Engineers
Disposal Engineers
Disposal Engineers
We're in the Hall of Fame.
Don't say "urination"
We're now about "filtration"
Cleaning up the toxins in the blood
That's "waste elimination"
We're masters of "hydration"
All those fancy words are clear as mud.
KIDNEYS and CHORUS:
Disposal Engineers
That is our new name
Disposal Engineers
We kidneys have no shame
Disposal Engineers
Disposal Engineers
Disposal Engineers
We're in the Hall of Fame.
(KIDNEYS exit. The STOMACH, MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS enter.)
ESOPHAGUS: Hi. I'm the Esophagus. I'm that muscular tube that carries
food from
the mouth to the stomach.
STOMACH: And I'm the Stomach. I'm a very elastic organ where food is
until I produce some powerful gastric juices to start digestion.
MOUTH: And I'm the mouth.
ESOPHAGUS (looks at MOUTH expectantly): Go on.
MOUTH: Huh?
STOMACH: Tell the nice folks here something about yourself.
MOUTH: Oh. Well, my favorite color is lemon yellow.
ESOPHAGUS: No. I mean about what you do.
MOUTH: I drool a lot.
STOMACH: Well, saliva is important. YOU are very important.
MOUTH: I am?
ESOPHAGUS: Sure. You're the entrance to the digestive system.
MOUTH: You're joking.
STOMACH: No. Really. You're the gateway to the gastrointestinal tract.
MOUTH: You're pulling my tongue.
ESOPHAGUS: Where do you think all that food goes that you chew up?
MOUTH: I don't know---Pittsburgh?
STOMACH: No! It heads right on down the alimentary canal.
MOUTH: Like in Venice?
ESOPHAGUS: The alimentary canal is a 30-foot tube in the body for digesting food.
MOUTH: 30 feet? I never realized I had so much back-up.
STOMACH: Rumor has it that one member of the digestive system will be
today for the Hall of Fame. It could be one of us!
Song 3 - Listen now!
30 feet of beauty
Come and see
Each organ is a cutie
Just like me.
No wonder we are snooty
We're the best
30 feet of beauty
Let's digest!
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na.
30 feet of beauty
Don't be scared
Send food down the chutee
We're prepared.
We all do our duty
We don't frown
30 feet of beauty
Going down!
Start with the mouth
Then head down south to the esophagus
The stomach's not far
Kind of a star to quite a lot of us.
Small intestine
Large intestine
The colon is so cool
We learned it all in alimentary school.
Alimentary, alimentary, alimentary school.
ALL THREE and CHORUS:
30 feet of beauty
Come and see
Each organ is a cutie
Just like me.
No wonder we are snooty
We're the best
30 feet of beauty
Let's digest!
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na.
Start with the mouth
Then head down south to the esophagus
The stomach's not far
Kind of a star to quite a lot of us.
Small intestine
Large intestine
The colon is so cool
We learned it all in alimentary school.
Alimentary, alimentary, alimentary school.
Alimentary, alimentary, alimentary school.
(STOMACH, MOUTH, and ESOPHAGUS exit. ANNOUNCERS enter.)
ANNOUNCER #1: Now it's time for our second induction.
ANNOUNCER #2: I'm still rooting for the Spleen.
ANNOUNCER #3: You're not supposed to take sides.
ANNOUNCER #2: What do you have against lymphatic organs?
ANNOUNCER #3: I don't have ANYTHING against them.
ANNOUNCER #2: Oh no? Then where are your tonsils?
ANNOUNCER #3: My tonsils? They were taken out when I was five.
ANNOUNCER #2: Ah HAH!
ANNOUNCER #3: What do you mean by that? They were inflamed.
ANNOUNCER #2: Tonsil killer.
ANNOUNCER #1: Pay attention! It's time to announce the winning organ.
ANNOUNCER #2: Fine. (short pause, then quickly) I hope it's the Spleen.
(A CELL makes a loud entrance, helping a second CELL who can barely walk)
CELL #2 (the weak one, moans): Glucose. Gloooooocose.
CELL #1: Excuse us. Can we have a little breathing room here?
ANNOUNCER #1: What's going on?
CELL #1: We're Cells.
ANNOUNCER #3: Cells? What are you doing here? This ceremony is for Organs.
CELL #1: What do you think organs are made of? Tissues, that's what.
And tissues
are made of us. Cells. My buddy here ran out of fuel in all the excitement.
CELL #2 (desperate): I need some glucose. Quick.
CELL #1: We break down sugar into carbon dioxide and water‹it's
how we
obtain energy. It's called respiration.
CELL #2 (moans): Sugar. Shooooooogar.
CELL #1 (to ANNOUNCERS): Well don't just stand there---go get us
a glucose molecule!
(ANNOUNCERS race off)
Song 4 - Listen now!
Sugar, sugar
I need some
My nucleus is feeling numb.
Sugar, sugar
No delay I think I'm losing DNA.
Sugar, sugar
Don't be cruel
I break it down to use as fuel
Sugar, sugar
Don't be hard
I'm feelin' faint I need some carbs!
Ooooh I got a spasm
In my cytoplasm
My metabolism quit
I have got a glucose deficit---I'm gonna split!
Sugar, sugar
Please don't hide
I need that monosaccharide
Sugar, sugar
I am parched
Don't give me water I need starch!
Sugar, sugar
I need some
My nucleus is feeling numb.
Sugar, sugar
No delay
I think I'm losing DNA.
CELLS and CHORUS:
Ooooh I got a spasm
In my cytoplasm
My metabolism quit
I have got a glucose deficit---I'm gonna split!
Sugar, sugar
Don't be cruel
I break it down to use as fuel
Sugar, sugar
Don't be hard
I'm feelin' faint I need some carbs!
(CELLS hobble off. The BRAIN enters, holding envelope.)
(This concludes the first one-third of the script.)
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Full Song List
1. "Name That Internal Organ!"
2. "Disposal Engineers"
3. "30 Feet of Beauty"
4. "Sugar, Sugar"
5. "We've Got the Guts"
6. "They Won"
7. "I'd Like to Thank"
8. "It Takes Our Breath Away"
9. "Name That Internal Organ!" (Reprise)
Common Core and Other National Standards
Language Arts
- Common Core Reading Standards for Literature: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
- Common Core Reading Standards: Foundational Skills:
- Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
- Common Core Language Standards: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
- Common Core Standard 10: Range, Quality & Complexity:
Fine Arts
waste elimination
gastro-intestinal tract
alimentary canal
lymphatic organs
endocrine system
pancreatic juice
gall bladder
gastric juices
bile duct
small intestine
exchanging gases
large intestine
nervous system
carbon dioxide (CO2)
cardiovascular system
General Vocabulary Building (words and phrases)
intestinal fortitude
image management
"gets my goat"
"lot of gall"


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What's Behind The Sudden Decline In Osteoporosis Ads?
Did you notice that there are no Boniva ads on TV lately? In case you wonder why Sally Field's career as its spokesperson has been suddenly "grounded", I have the answer. You see, Boniva's patent expired in March of this year, so the FDA immediately approved the generic version of the hugely popular osteoporosis drug.1
Now that doctors can prescribe the bisphosphonate ibandronate sodium instead of Boniva, the drug faces competition, so inevitably, sales will drop. In other words, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) and Roche no longer have a financial incentive to spend millions of dollars on marketing a drug that has competition. Big Pharma, aided by the monopoly granting agency known as the FDA, likes to give its undivided attention – and allocate huge funds – to…
Patentable Drugs
Boniva's 2011 ad campaign cost $73 million, and sales came in at $489 million.2 Indeed, the numbers are big! So now GSK is hoping to launch eight major new drugs and vaccines in the next two years.3 Get ready for new TV and print ads, new celebrities recommending the drugs, and maybe even newly invented "diseases" to fit new "miracle drugs".
Now that the generic version of Boniva has entered the market, chances are that ibandronate sodium will reach an even larger audience. This means that yet more unsuspecting osteoporosis patients will be …
Risking the Exact Same Side Effects
Like all bisphosphonates, ibandronate sodium has a long list of side effects, including the dreaded osteonecrosis of the jaw. Judging by Boniva's ad campaign, you'd never think that so many life-changing side effects are linked to this drug.
That's why I wrote a Boniva ad that tells the truth. If you haven't yet, I urge you to watch it. And for a good laugh about this serious topic, watch this short Saturday Night Live skit about Boniva.
As the saying goes, most jokes state a bitter truth…
Till next time,
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1 http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20120319/fda-oks-generic-boniva-for-bone-loss
2 http://www.fiercepharma.com/story/roche-keeps-dtc-boniva-while-others-cut/2011-03-10
3 http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/gsk-touts-its-late-stage-drug-pipeline/2012-07-25


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Here today's Photoshop Tutorial I'll teach you a simple way of creating Hanging Text
Final Result
You can also go through by steps
Step 1
Let's start up by creating a new document size of 1300 x 900px resolution 300dpi then fill the background with Redial Gradient Mode set the Foreground '818181' and Background to '000000' then drag from middle to right side of the canvas.
Step 2
Now grab the Horizontal Type Tool and type your text on the canvas (make sure that you have typed every single word separately) I used font as 'Eras Bold ITC', size 12px and color White, then use the move Tool to arrange as u like and rotate it randomly (Apply Motion Blur to some text) This what I came up with
Step 3
Here select any single word and go to Layer => Layer Style => Bevel and Emboss then set the following settings of it as demonstrated below.
*Bevel and Emboss
Select the layers which you applied bevel and emboss then right click on it choose copy layer style and past it to remaining text layer, this is how your image looks after applying.
Step 4
Now apply the Drop Shadow for ever single word with different settings.
Step 5
Here we going to creating rope for it, grab the Hard Brush and go to Dynamic Brush Palette then set the following settings of it.
*Brush Tip Shape
Next grab the Pen Tool with Paths Mode and make a path as demonstrated below then right click on the canvas choose Stroke path next set the Tool to Brush hit ok.
*After applying stroke path
Step 6
In the same way create to all and apply Motion Blur to rope which you applied earlier for word. Your image looks like this
That's for this tutorial, thanks for reading


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|My Dear son
|Quincy October 28. 1796
I have this Morning, filed in order your Letters and have now in one bundle before me from No. 6 to No. 23 inclusively and will take care they shall not be again Seperated.
The Western Posts are all delivered, and the Commissions in a good Way.—Mr King and Mr Gore in England and I hope Mr Pinkney in France, will be your Friends bothe Personally and Politically.
You are destined to Portugal and will take with you, I presume an help meet, and may God grant you and her a double Portion of his choicest Blessings
I am Still delighted with your Facts, your Opinions, your Principles and your Feelings. I believe them just.
Electioneering goes on, with as little Bitterness as can be expected, but exactly as you would anticipate.
If the President should direct you to charge your Brother with our affairs, I hope he will Stay till he hears farther from me.
I do not approve of your Project of quitting the Diplomatic Career at present,; much less of your Thoughts of settling in the Southern States.
You need not be anxious about the Succession to The Presidency, for whoever shall be chosen I dare answer for it, he will not disgust you, either by promoting others over you, or by any other ill treatment. No Man who has been mentioned or thought of, but has a just Value for your Merits. Even if your Father should be the Person he will not so far affect a Disinterest as to injure you. If Jefferson, if Henry, if Jay, Hamilton or Pinckney, should be elected your Honour and Promotion will be in no hazard.
But you know, I do not allow myself to write you upon Public Affairs at present. I hope to be a better Correspondent, e'er long,—I am always / with a tender affection your
John Adams
I have sent by this ship a Packet for Mr Tegelaar of Amsterdam containing his new Certificates. I shall wish to know if he has recd them


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POSTED: 5:23 PM Nov 20 2012
Haven Humane is building a new location and is in need of dog beds. So far they have received 24 bed donations and they need 76 beds.
To learn more and donate, go to www.kuranda.com/donate/8204
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The Southwest Regional Spaceport is coming to life. A dream of many is finally becoming a reality thanks to the dedicated people who founded the New Mexico Space Alliance in the early 1990's. It is to those who made the dream a reality that this BLOG is dedicated.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Southwest Regional Spaceport Comes to Life
Posted by JackKennedy at 12:07 AM
2 comments:
- JackKennedy said...
BBC Radio 4 provided this charming 30-minute audio program about the nascent private suborbital spaceflight industry. I recoomed it for listening enjoyment. Turn-up the speakers.
- Sunday, March 26, 2006 12:27:00 AM
- Cathy Harper said...
I cannot help but think that we are on the verge of a most exciting human adventure! Thank you, Jack...for creating this place for space nuts like us to share our enthusiasm!
- Sunday, March 26, 2006 11:31:00 AM
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text: Reblogged from theangryblack 108,171 notes Posted 22, March, 2012 thegoddamazon: dumbthingswhitepplsay: ethiopienne: lovehustle: fuckyeahfamousblackgirls: Unlike the beautiful 6-year old Jonbenett Ramsey who received coverage all over the media - every tabloid, newspaper, news channel, talk show, 7-year old Aiyana Stanley was killed by a police officer during a raid while she was sleep and her murder received very little coverage at all. Police, searching for a murder suspect, threw a flash grenade through the window of her family's apartment around midnight. According to Aiyana's father, it landed on the couch, setting Aiyana on fire. A police officer's gun then went off, and shot Aiyana in the neck. Aiyana was asleep on the living room sofa in her family's apartment when Detroit police, searching for a homicide suspect, burst in and an officer's gun went off, fatally striking the girl in the neck, family members said. Her father, 25-year-old Charles Jones, told The Detroit News he had just gone to bed early Sunday after covering his daughter with her favorite blanket when he heard a flash grenade followed by a gunshot. When he rushed into the living room, he said, police forced him to lie on the ground, with his face in his daughter's blood. "I'll never be the same. That's my only daughter," Jones told. We haven't forgotten about you baby. R.I.P. I remember this. RIP.. Our girls ain't safe either. I told y'all. I coulda told you our girls wasn't safe. Cops may be less quick to shoot, but anyone who watches Cops on the regular can see how they treat black girls. They'll tackle em down to the floor too. I remember when this happened. I was so fucking angry. And I think this was shortly on the heels of another murder too. #murder #police #poor #RIP #little #girl #sad #story #news


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The Rays dropped the first of a three game series against the Orioles on Monday, failing to clinch a playoff birth in their first outright opportunity. There were only roughly 12,000 people in the stands, and I honestly don't care. The topic of attendance has been beaten to death over the course of the season, and it will surely continue into the off season. Yes, attendance is down, but is having the issue shoved down our throats by the local media really going to help things? How about Evan Longoria and David Price calling it "embarrassing"? Telling your fans that they suck isn't exactly a big motivator in ticket sales. I'm never going to tell anyone how to spend their money, and that goes double when the country is in a recession. I agree with friend of the site Jonah Keri when he says"This is happening everywhere, and the criticism is offensive everywhere." Other contending teams, the Reds and Padres, are also having attendance issues, but hardly anything is ever said about them, and they play in new parks. Instead of degrading an entire fan base why doesn't the media try and highlight any of the numerous reasons why the attendance is low? Or would that be too much work?
/end rant
On to the game itself. Wade Davis pitched pretty effectively through his 6.1IP, allowing a run in the fifth inning and not really facing any trouble until the seventh. While he only struck out two batters, Davis did induce plenty of ground ball outs (8 GB, 7FB). Davis allowed two consecutive batters to reach base in the seventh, prompting Joe Maddon to call Upton Randy Choate to face Nick Markakis. With the count 0-2, Markakis lined a single into right field and Felix Pie rounded third attempting to score. The throw beat him home, but Kelly Shoppach couldn't field it cleanly and apply a tag, allowing the Orioles to take a 2-0 lead. That is a play Shoppach should make nearly every time and it would have put the second out on the board. That lost out would prove to be costly as Ty Wigginton would drive in a run with a sac fly in the next at bat. A run that would have been prevented had Shoppach hung on to the ball. Luke Scott followed Wigginton up with a run scoring single of his own, putting the Orioles up 4-0.
The runs the Orioles tacked on in the seventh would turn out to be superfluous as the Rays couldn't do much of anything with starter Brian Matusz.. The rookie southpaw dominated for seven innings, and certainly could have gone past the 94 pitches he threw if the Orioles really needed it. He was masterful, inducing 11 swinging strikes and striking out eight batters. Matusz used his fastball to set up the devastating curveball and slider, which combined got seven swinging strikes in 26 pitches. The only real trouble he faced came in the fifth inning. Kelly Shoppach lead off with an infield single. That's not something you'll read every day. Following Shoppach was Carlos Pena who drew a walk. Sean Rodriguez and Dan Johnson each struck out, bringing B.J. Upton to the plate. After getting down in the count Upton hit one hard toward third base, actually striking the bag and careening away from Wigginton for a single. If that ball doesn't hit the bag it likely gets past Wigginton and the Rays pick up a run to tie the game. Who knows what happens from there. Jason Bartlett grounded out to third and the Rays would never threaten again.
- With Evan Longoria still out of the lineup with a quad injury Dan Johnson got the start at third. Whenever the Rays employed the shift to a left handed batter Johnson and Barlett would switch positions after the first pitch, with Barlett manning his usual position at short stop and Johnson covering second base. I understand the move, as Barlett can cover more ground on anything hit to the left side of the field. I'm interested as to why they did it only after the first pitch of the at bat. Johnson ended up making a couple of plays from second base look fairly easy. Who knew.
- The Rays won four games in a row before losing the last two. I've gone to the last two games. I'm not going tomorrow.
- Thanks to Toronto's offense and A.J. Burnett's suckitude, the Rays remain in first place for another day.
- David Price goes today. As much as pitcher wins don't mean a thing, there isn't a pitcher who is more deserving to be the winner of a Rays playoff clincher more than Price.


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State Rep. Chris Nybo (R-41st) announced Wednesday he will run for state Senate in the newly drawn 24th District.
Nybo, currently serving his first term in the Illinois House, made the announcement at the Milton Township Republican Organization meeting.
"The newly drawn Democratic map has forced difficult choices for many of my colleagues," said Nybo, an Elmhurst resident. "By running for Senate in this new district, I can continue to represent the largest number of constituents from my current district, including those in Lombard, Elmhurst, Westmont and Oak Brook."
A run for a state House seat would have pitted him against state Rep. Patti Bellock (R-47th, Westmont).
"I did not want to run against my esteemed colleagues Patti Bellock or Sandy Pihos," Nybo said, although Pihos does not live in the district.
"There are far too few women in the state legislature, and both Patti and Sandy are among the most conscientious and committed legislators in Springfield. I would not be comfortable attempting to reduce the number of women representatives by even one."
Nybo said that as a state Senator he wishes to continue his mission to create jobs and end state practices that discourage job growth and hamper business growth in Illinois. He said it is imperative elected officials work to restore the public trust and clean up state government. He said putting the state's financial house in order has been one of his top priorities, and he intends to expand that as a senator.
"The culture in Springfield has been allowed to continue because we have too many life-long career politicians," he said. "I intend to fight for term limits and work with our communities to make sure we are sending independent Republicans to Springfield who will stand up for families and taxpayers, and then return to the private sector."


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Stores with winning looks turn on outdoor living vibe
The saying "it takes a village" applies far beyond child rearing. The notion that "it takes a team" goes way past sports logic.
As we were judging our 13th annual Merchandising Awards for this month's issue, I was grateful for all of the submissions that arrived from stores as far apart as Washington and Florida. I was thankful for the panel of judges who helped me to narrow our list to a select group of winners. Our team tapped the expertise of designers, art directors and retail editors who devoted time to evaluating photographs while imagining a consumer's experience shopping the store.
From their smiles and candid descriptions, I could tell they were feeling the fun buying experience consumers often have while shopping for their outdoor rooms. The judges were thinking about the shopping experience that gravitates away from the serious side of interior design toward relaxation and rejuvenation, outdoor entertainment, grilling and sharing burgers with family and friends. Although they were serious about having to choose one outdoor display rather than another, their comments reflected the same mindset consumers have when buying furnishings for outdoor living areas. "Very fun. I would enjoy shopping there," a judge commented about one store.
Improving through the years, the submissions of high-resolution photos showed well-thought-out displays. As in past years, judges said they would have liked to have seen more from a couple of entries. Stores that were winners in past years were often very close to being selected again. Like a parent, I would have liked to have awarded everyone who participated. But if everyone's a winner, you lose the sport of competition.
Business is competition at its very core. All the manufacturers and designers who develop any sort of product know they will face competition for the consumer's attention and decision to purchase. Along with that, timing plays an important role whether you're dealing with business, sports or children.
As I write this, I noticed a report that retail sales unexpectedly rose in April following March's decline. Most economists had predicted a second month of slight declines. A 4.7% increase in sales at building material and garden equipment supply stores fed into the more sunny retail report. The rise in building supply sales is a key indicator that the housing market's slow growth is underway, as expected.
At a recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, 82-year-old Warren Buffett was asked what advice he would give to young people about how to be happy. He told the 30-year-old who asked, "Find what turns you on."
While that sort of advice is difficult for a parent to give, as players in the outdoor arena we can encourage each other to follow that design or product that inspires. The timing is right to join a winning team.


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This well-regarded hotel dining room offers rich traditional cooking in ditto surroundings at surprisingly good value. The set price carte carries plenty of choice – dishes may include eggs florentine, baked monkfish with creme fraiche and vermouth sauce, and sticky toffee pudding with custard – while a separate grill menu offers various cuts of meat, cooked to order. The well-spaced setting is perfect for business and service comes with courtesy and smiles.
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There has been a lot of talk lately about the second overall pick. It's an attractive pick in this class, and our fandom has clamored with speculation over names like Manziel. These college players have shined in highlight films and SportCenter Top 10's for months now, and it would be enticing to see them suit up in gold horns. They have proved themselves as athletes worthwhile of such a high draft pick.
But particularly with Johnny Football, Rams fans ought to consider the consequences of claiming the heralded B.P.A.
We can see the imperfections in our current leader, Sam Bradford. In fact, many of us have lost faith in the former-Sooner signal caller. However, whether you like it or not, our front office still holds faith in Bradford. Regarding our current QB in a press conference earlier:
"As we've said, Sam's our starting QB," Snead said. "And maybe that's too way out of the box to take a QB that high."
(from http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-again-willing-to-trade-no-overall-pick/article_b7b4eed4-266a-570b-a0e8-e8660e423f00.html)
We are not moving on from Bradford yet. There's no discussion on that. We can play armchair GM all day, but in the end, your Madden Franchise roster will probably still have Bradford on it.
Some have mentioned we take such a talented individual like Manziel with the intentions on grooming him into becoming the next Ram leader. However, at the end of the day, teams do not spend high draft picks for a man to hold a clipboard. A second overall pick is used to take a guy who can change the franchise. While I'm sure Manziel could hold the crap out of a clipboard for us, it would be unwise and irresponsible for the Rams organization to let talent sit on the sideline, even if it is for safe-keeping in the event of injury or regression of our current quarterback.
Your first round pick, especially high "bonus-style" first rounders, should be used for starters and difference makers. Manziel is both of those, but not for us. A difference can't be made when you're on the sideline. Before you make a Skip-Bayless-style argument and yell "but he could be better!"... The front office has made up their mind, and any rookie quarterback will go straight to the bench this year.
Fans of the players that have shined this season in college should remember that there are several very strong quarterbacks that went back to school this year and will be available next year: Mariota, Hundley, and even the reigning Heismann winner, Jameis Winston. They aren't chopped liver, folks.
If and when we need a replacement at the QB position, our team will go through losses, just like every other team that needs a QB. Just as Houston, Jacksonville, Cleveland, and Minnesota ended the season picking early because of their hole at the position, we will be in a prime position to take our next man, whoever it may be.
If Bradford does succeed, the team will also succeed. Yes, that will pull us out of "Prime-QB" draft territory, but if he puts up a good season, you shouldn't still be roaring for a new QB, but instead, praising that Bradford has risen to the occasion like a first overall pick should!
So please stop asking the front office to draft a man to keep the bench warm and keep the clipboard handy. It's an irresponsible approach to a very valuable draft pick that we possess only because we passed on a similar situation in RGIII. It's not time to worry about who's throwing the passes. It's still time to worry about the rest of our game.


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Im getting problems with the EFW installer, first to see if it works i did this steps: I unpack and recompile the setup program, then i unpack the ISO and copy on the instroot (prev gzip -d, mount with read/write) the new "setup", i renamed setup binary as installer, because i think was the installer, all was okey BUT when the iso image boot says this: Endian Firewall is not properly installed. And repeat in a while, i want to know how hack the installer, i see the EFW-1.1 installer and is different, second im using the latest RC DEV packages and is the same, but i think you didnt release the real installer yet. If im correct please can you share us the real installer SRPM? Thanks in advance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Register Now for Creativity and Technology (CaT), June 3rd, NYC. CaT is a gathering of tech-side developers & brand creativity professionals. Meet the minds behind Google Creative Lab, Visual Complexity, Processing, & iPhoneDevCamp as they present alongside digital heavyweights like Barbarian Group, R/GA, & Big Spaceship. http://p.sf.net/sfu/creativitycat-com _______________________________________________ Efw-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/efw-user
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In 2010, the sporting world was plagued by invisible daemons, obstacles, and mere troublemakers. These five GIFs serve as evidence.
"I am Jack's inflamed sense of rejection."
(Click image to view. Via 30fps)
Here we see Spain's Fernando Torres just trying to do his job as a professional footy player when he's interrupted by an invisible man who slaps him about the face. He deserved to be slapped. That's what you get for diving!
He tried to dunk, but to no JaVale
The Wizards' JaVale McGee is really tall, which of course means that he's really good at basketball. I don't know why he was unable to leap over his seven-foot-tall defender. It's possible that he was dragged to the ground by his invisible sidekick, Shot Selection.
Please note the graphic, which urges, "YOU MAKE THE CALL." From my humble perspective, television, he did not score a basket! Where shall I file this report?
Pat Fitzgerald is driving an invisible car through a slalom
(Click image to view. Via 30fps, suggested by our own Joe Kutsinis)
No, he is definitely not calling signals, because "drive a car" is against football rules. Northwestern coach Mr. Fitzgerald was apparently given driving lessons by a three-year-old in a Fisher-Price car who believes that the steering wheel is an implement which governs velocity and not navigation. Why on Earth would that be the case? Use some common sense, babies!
"Pierson" me this "Riddle" me this!
(thanks to our own Jason Kirk and Brent Brookhouse)
This is from UFC 124 on Dec. 11. Sean Pierson does his best "racist character from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!" impression by magically creating an avatar of himself that is six inches in front of where he actually is. Matt Riddle, bless his heart, flails away at Pearson's invisible self, and in doing so looks more like a cross-country skier than anything else.
Jack Wilson finishes what he starts if he starts
(thanks to our own Jeff Sullivan)
Jack Wilson plays for the Mariners, whose SB Nation blog, Lookout Landing, is a hotbed of baseball GIFfery. I happened to be watching as this unfolded, and in as much fairness as I could muster, I tried to come up with reasons why he was doing whatever he was doing here.
Maybe it's like pitching, in that you risk injury if you don't complete your throwing motion? Well, I can't think of a situation in which flailing around like a half-assing ballerina would decrease your risk of injury. Maybe he really thought he had the ball in his hand? Knowing whether or not you are currently holding a baseball is one of baseball's five tools, and he surely would have had to master it to reach the major league level. Or maybe he was trying to fake the runner on 0th base to make sure he didn't advance to first? Sold!


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Updated Dec 21, 2012 - 11:31 am
ESPN insider on Whisenhunt: Shouldn't be fired, but might be
At that point the franchise will have some important decisions to make, not the least of which is what to do at head coach.
Do they keep Ken Whisenhunt, who in six seasons with the team has won a pair of NFC West titles and taken the Cardinals to the Super Bowl? Or do they fire a coach whose career record is 45-49, and has gone just 18-28 over the last three seasons?
They are the same guy, after all.
"The realization that [Whisenhunt's] entering the last year of his contract, when you start to do that then you start to say 'OK, is it time to do the extension,'" ESPN NFL insider John Clayton told Arizona Sports 620's Doug and Wolf Thursday. "And if they don't do the extension and they start to review things and look at this season there might very well be a change."
"I think it'd be a mistake because I think he's too good of a coach to let go, but I think you can understand the circumstances."
listen Listen: John Clayton, ESPN NFL insider
The Professor gives us insight into the stories headlining the NFL this week.
"Those things, unfortunately, are going to be held against him," Clayton said. "Should he be fired? No. Will he be fired? Maybe."
- Arizona Cardinals linebacker Larry Foote says defense is good enough to overcome Darnell Dockett injury
- Notes from the Nest: Aug. 22, 2014
- Arizona Cardinals' DE Calais Campbell: Dockett injury 'sucks,' others need to step up
- A game-time decision, Jonathan Cooper going through learning experience with Arizona Cardinals
- Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington bulks up in anticipation of harder hits this season
- Peter King, SI.com senior NFL writer - Friday August 22Peter King thinks Carson Palmer could have a big year for the Cardinals.
- Michael Floyd, Cardinals wide receiver - Friday August 22Michael Floyd says he thinks he can be the best wide receiver in the NFL.
- Jared Veldheer, Cardinals tackle - Friday August 22Jared Veldheer talks about his road from a Division II college to the NFL.
- Bob McManaman- Arizona Republic senior sportswriter - Friday August 22Bob McManaman believes that Jay Feely is in danger of getting cut from the Cardinals.
- Andre Ellington- Cardinals running back - Friday August 22Andre Ellington looks forward to a break out year with the Arizona Cardinals.


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Samford's Brock School of Business to host "Project Adrian" Student Fraud Exercise with the IRS' Criminal Investigation Division
Birmingham, Ala. --- Samford's Brock School of Business will be hosting the Internal Revenue's "Project Adrian" Student Fraud Conference and Exercise on Friday, March 30 beginning at 8 am and lasting to 4 pm. The conference will be an interactive experience that involves a partnership between the IRS CriminalInvestigation Division and the Brock School of Business in which students will be involved in hypothetical situations to investigate fraudulent practices. Some of the hypothetical situations will include business owners skimming funds from their company, a bar owner who keeps two sets of books, a multi-filer tax scheme and a drug trafficker. Each group of students will have an experienced IRS Special Agent, who coaches them through the six- hour investigation of the scenarios presented. The students may start the day with an anonymous informant, a meeting with local law enforcement or even a bag of trash. The students will use the leads to take their next steps by talking to witnesses, played by volunteers. At the end of the investigations, the students will then meet as a group to discuss and be evaluated by coaches on their findings during the exercise.
"Building on the increasing interest of students in investigating fraud through forensic accounting, the 'Adrian Project' is a unique program that places college students into groups, assigning them to solve one of three hypothetical financial crimes," said Lowell Broom, Department Chair, Accounting and Information Systems. "The objective of this project is to introduce students to forensic accounting as a career option, and this day-long exercise is a perfect way for our accounting students to get hands-on experience in this area."
About the Brock School of Business at Samford University:
The renaming of the Samford School of Business to the Brock School of Business in December 2007 is the latest in a long history of achievements for business education at Samford, which has offered degrees in business and commerce since 1922. In 1965, the School of Business was established to offer both bachelor's and master's degrees in business. Alabama's first part-time master of business administration degree program was established at Samford, and the first MBA degrees were awarded in 1967. The master of accountancy degree was approved in 1995. The business school was fully accredited by AACSB International in 1999, a recognition earned by less than 10 percent of business schools worldwide. The Brock School entrepreneurship program was chosen as the best new entrepreneurship in the U.S. in 2010 by the U.S. Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


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AMT 50 - Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles (7)
- Prerequisite: AMT 53 and AMT 55
- Corequisite: AMT 46
- Recommended Prep: Employed in the automotive industry
AMT majors only. This course explains the fundamental principles of automatic transmission designs and operations found on both Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles. Service and overhaul procedures are given on various import and domestic automatic transmissions according to the manufacturer's standards. Introduction to Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmissions (ECAT) also included.
210 hrs. lect./lab. per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AMT 50, the student will be able to:
- Work independently and inter-dependently in an automotive repair facility
- Function safely in an automotive environment
- Communicate effectively to gather and convey industry related information
- Operate automotive equipment and specialty tools
- Perform all of the NATEF tasks that are outlined in each section listed below. Refer to the NATEF task list on website for a complete list of individual tasks.
- General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis
- Transmission and Transaxle Maintenance and Adjustment
- In-vehicle Transmission and Transaxle Repair
- Off-vehicle Transmission and Transaxle Repair
- Accreditation
- Administration
- Mission Statement
- College Catalog
- Campus Map
- College Policies
- Annual Reports
- Campus Facts
- Freshman
- International Students
- Non-Credit Students
- Off Campus/Military Students
- Returning Students
- Transfer Students
- Financial Aid
- Bookstore
- Records Office
- Testing and Tutoring
- Health Office
- Native Hawaiian Center
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OK, I'm going to try to look at this rationally, not getting too high or too low. I really, really want the Knicks to beat the Celtics, mostly because of Pierce's home run trot and Garnett's general assholiness. But I have to look at this realistically.
Can the Knicks win this series? Of course they can. Do they have an actual good chance of doing so? It's difficult to say, but I'm going to go over some things and see if I can't get a little closer to figuring it out. If I can figure it out, maybe the Knicks can, too.
I do see the Celtics as vulnerable. There's this thought that they looked vulnerable last year and then turned it on and went all the way to the end of the finals, a few possessions (and perhaps a Kendrick Perkins knee) away from a championship. But that was last year. If the Celtics assume, even just a little in their mind, that they can turn it on the same way and do the same thing with no problem, they are extra-vulnerable.
That team, for whatever reason, got their asses kicked by that Perkins trade, kind of like I got my ass kicked by the Knicks trading away Felton, Gallo, Chandler and Mozgov. But the Knicks got Carmelo out of that deal. The Celtics got Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic. Both teams lost chemistry and soul, but the Knicks got a guy that the worlds best defense, clicking on all cylinders, would have a hard time stopping. Oh, and the Knicks also got Chauncey Billups - a guy who is about the same age as Boston's big three and has a similar record - actually, probably overall a better record - of playoff success.
And Shaq Schmaq - I don't see how a 38 year old gimpy Shaq is going to be scaring us. I'm more scared of the other O'Neal, but he's old too, and can be outrun.
So yeah, the Celtics are vulnerable and the Knicks have some great players with playoff experience, and a coach who's won plenty of playoff games as well.
But lets be real here. Despite the Knicks' recent winning streak, they haven't exactly been blowing away great teams. They've had moments where they've shown something special. I've been, overall, very pleased with Carmelo. But to me, they have not approached the synchronicity, especially on defense, that they showed before the trade. They've been getting by on pure talent, but you've got to get the pure talent synchronized if you want to beat a top seeded playoff team.
I think the Knicks have the potential to play some awesome, flowy, offensive basketball that can totally blow teams out of the water. But I don't think they're there yet. They are likely to have breakdowns that result in forced shots. True, when those forced shots are coming from Carmelo Anthony, that's not bad. I think that next year, they start to become monstrous offensively. But I think they're going to be either a little mistakey or a little stagnant at times during this series.
To overcome that against a tough, experienced Boston team, I think they're going to have to step up their defensive intensity and find a way to have those 6 minute stretches in which they completely fluster a team. Even though they weren't a great defensive team pre-trade, I thought they had the ability to play great team defense in stretches, and I don't think that's been as good post-trade. But I think they might be able to get that going. They should have more youthful energy against an aging Boston team. Boston is a team that's still crying on the inside about Perk. We need to bring that crying to the outside by encouraging their flustration. Luckily, they're old and cranky, except for Rondo, and Rondo can't hit an outside shot. So what has to happen?
1. Turiaf. The big question is: Wil he shave off his beard, and will it help, or hurt? If he shaves it, he might look less intimidating. He also might look more like Kendrick Perkins. Actually, he's a good defender, a good glue guy, especially defensively, and he finds subtle ways to contribute on the offensive end. Plus, he's got a years worth of chemistry with Amar'e, Toney, Landry, Extra E, and Bully. I say if he does these Perkinsesque things while sporting the Perkinsesque lack of facial hair, this could remind the Celtics of just what they lost. I say shave it. It's a risk, but I say do it. On the other hand, it may work out better if he doesn't. It's up to you Ronny. In any case, if he can remain injury free (and playoff schedules make that easier), and can remain on the court, I think he can be a big factor. I think he's been a big factor all year in refocusing the Knicks defensively and that's extremely important here.
2. Toney. Toney has been showing the balls and swagger lately, and I think it's likely he gets the Knicks a game with lights out three point shooting. But he also has to play point guard in the playoffs against Rondo, who is likely to fluster him. Toney will also have to channel his quickness and exuberance into effective defending against said Rondo. I think Toney will. And when it comes to guarding, Chauncey, Anthony Carter, and even Jeffries will be there to give Rondo a different look from time to time. If Toney can have one of those 7-10 from three nights in one of the first two games, the Knicks can seriously make and possibly take this series.
3. Landry. How Landry will he be under the glare of playoff pressure? I tend to think Landry will remain composed. I actually think there's a pretty good chance that Landry will begin to figure out ways to contribute within the Amar'e/Carmelo matrix of this team during this series. I like his matchup with Ray Allen, because although Allen is crafty, experienced, and scorey, Landry is younger, stronger, and longer. And Landrier. Ray Allen isn't going to knock Landry Fields on his ass or outwork him, or probably steal any rebounds from him. Matching up against the same opponent for a bunch of games in a row is, I suspect, might just be the kind of situation in which Landriness shines. Of course, I could be completely wrong about that. How that turns out will be a key.
4. Extra E. I think Shawne will do some corner pooping and will play some effective minutes spelling Amar'e during those times when he need rest or is in foul trouble. But I think that defensively, Gallo and Chandler were both kind of instrumental the the Knicks' bursts of defensive smotheration they used to do. Just a feeling, but I think Extra E needs to get a little better at being a part of that. I just have a feeling that Extra E is uniquely qualified, with his length, to step up the D.
In conclusion, to beat the Celtics, the Knicks are going to have to overcome their fledgling offensive chemistry. To do that, they will have to step up their defensive chemistry and take advantage of their youth and energy.
Prediction: If the Knicks can take one of the first two games, they win the series in 6 or 7. If not, they lose it in 5 or 6.


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A bold, bracing record that's as emotional as it is musically propulsive, House of Gold & Bones - Part 1 represents Stone Sour swinging for the fences. With frontman Corey Taylor's principal band Slipknot taking some time off in the wake of bassist Paul Gray's death, Stone Sour have expanded their musical palate and broadened their ambitions, delivering a concept album whose audacity is often thrilling. Though this quartet still work in the realm of hard rock, House of Gold & Bones - Part 1 has a scope that gives it an unmistakable theatrical flair, which ends up working rather seamlessly with this band's usual sonic assault.
Stone Sour's Heaviest Record
On Stone Sour's last album, Audio Secrecy, Taylor spoke frankly about the end of one marriage and the beginning of another. At that time, Stone Sour were still considered to be Taylor's more "mainstream" band in comparison to the fright-mask metal of Slipknot. (Guitarist James Root is also part of both bands.) This simplification of the two groups' sounds wasn't all that accurate -- Slipknot could be melodic, and Stone Sour could turn up the intensity when the situation required it -- but on House of Gold & Bones - Part 1, Taylor and his associates have produced their heaviest record, which is tied to an overarching storyline about a lost soul trying to find his equilibrium after a breakup and some general uncertainty about his place in the world. Though the album's lyrics follow along a similar thematic thread, House of Gold & Bones - Part 1 doesn't have a plotline. Instead, Taylor pours his heart out on these 11 tracks with a laser-like focus he's rarely shown. (A second disc will come out next year.)
Familiar Angst With Fresh Anger
To a certain degree, Taylor's pre-release comments about Part 1's concept don't add much to the overall experience of listening to the record. Happily, you don't need to listen intently to understand what's happening in the "story." The truth is that Taylor's narrator doesn't sound all that different than Taylor, who for well over a decade has been venting his anger, sorrow and disillusionment in his two well-regarded bands. (And, let us not forget, Stone Sour was actually Taylor's first band -- Slipknot simply got famous first.) Consequently, Part 1's rampant angst can occasionally feel formulaic, but more often than not the stirring music that backs up Taylor's words has such propulsion and authority that his familiar laments resonate with fresh urgency. On "Absolute Zero," Taylor declares, "The world is stuck in delirium/Man is a four-letter word/It's really absurd," and, yeah, he's moaning about the same things that have plagued sensitive metalheads for a few generations. But the confidence of the hooks is such that, well, Taylor's words have the ring of timeless truth.
Ballads and Rockers
Audio Secrecy was such a pleasant surprise because it found a band coming into its own, flexing its creative muscles and proving equally adept with ballads and rockers. Part 1 is the next step in Stone Sour's evolution, moving effortlessly from the string-laden weeper "The Travelers, Pt. 1" to the streamlined arena rock of "Tired," the divergent tunes tied together by Taylor's empathetic vocals. If Audio Secrecy unapologetically embraced breakup anthems like "Hesitate," then Part 1 takes a page from Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion-era melodramatic epics on tracks like "Taciturn." But you can't dismiss these guys as softies: The album-closing "Last of the Real" and the thrashing "RU486" are superb temper tantrums set to fast, hard, angry music. And Part 1 is sequenced in such a way that over its short 43-minute running time, the dynamic push-pull tension of the album's different styles and tones enhances the overall concept of a man struggling to find a direction. And unlike the overlong Audio Secrecy, there's not much fat on this record.
'House of Gold & Bones - Part 1' - Bottom Line
With House of Gold & Bones - Part 1, Stone Sour have put together a taut, bristling collection of rock songs that transcends the usual concept-album clichés: pretentiousness, musical bloat, overly ponderous lyrics. Taylor guides the band across emotional terrain that's often very rocky, but the passion and pain in his voice quite often makes that journey immensely rewarding. Part 2 will be arriving in 2013, but this disc is satisfying enough that it requires no sequel.
"Taciturn" (Purchase/Download)
"Last of the Real" (Purchase/Download)
"The Travelers, Pt. 2" (Purchase/Download)
"Influence of a Drowsy God" (Purchase/Download)
Release date – October 23, 2012
'House of Gold & Bones - Part 1' - Best Tracks:"Tired" (Purchase/Download)
"Taciturn" (Purchase/Download)
"Last of the Real" (Purchase/Download)
"The Travelers, Pt. 2" (Purchase/Download)
"Influence of a Drowsy God" (Purchase/Download)
Release date – October 23, 2012