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The Mountain Goats Announce Tour
By Carrie Battan on November 29, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. EST
The Mountain Goats have played a hell of a lot of shows this year in support of their latest album All Eternals Deck, and they're not stopping. The band has announced more U.S. dates, along with a London show in April. Nurses will join the Mountain Goats throughout much of the U.S. tour.
The Mountain Goats and Owen Pallett Collaborate on New Work
By Jenn Pelly on November 16, 2011 at 1:25 p.m. EST
The Mountain Goats will perform a special set on March 24, at the Merkin Concert Hall on Manhattan's Upper West Side, as part of the Ecstatic Music Festival. John Darnielle will debut songs from a new collection, Transcendental Youth, with the vocal quartet Anonymous 4. The songs have been arranged for voice, piano, and guitar by Owen Pallett.
New Mountain Goats: "Thucydides II-58"
By Carrie Battan on November 4, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
The Mountain Goats: Thucydides II-58
The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle was happy enough about reaching 25,000 Twitter followers last night to thank them with a previously unheard track. He posted an acoustic cut called "Thucydides II-58" and explained, "This song was what we call a 'false start,' I had a whole concept for a project I'll be announcing soon but it went in another direction."
But a warning if you download it: As Darnielle Tweeted, "By downloading you sign e-blood oath not to be That Guy goin' "T58:2 sooo much better than [album track]" next year". Stream and download the track, above.
Video: The Mountain Goats: "Estate Sale Sign"
By Tom Breihan on July 26, 2011 at 9:20 a.m. EDT
"Estate Sale Sign", a churning track from the Mountain Goats' 2011 album All Eternals Deck, now has an animated video from the directing team Awesome and Modest. In the clip, two hideous shape-shifting beasts wage a neverending war over a snow globe, with a brief pause for a moment of tenderness. It's weird, and it's just as allegorical as you'd expect.
Watch the Mountain Goats Cover Jawbreaker
By Tom Breihan on June 7, 2011 at 5:40 p.m. EDT
In the A.V. Club's video series "Undercover", bands roll through the A.V. Club's Chicago offices, pick a song from a list that the A.V. Club people give them, and then perform a cover of that song. It's a fun concept, and sometimes it can result in absolutely perfect matches, like this one: The Mountain Goats doing "Boxcar", a classic slice of angst from 90s Bay Area punkers Jawbreaker.
The Mountain Goats Raffle Off Rarities for Charity
By Tom Breihan on May 12, 2011 at 11:55 a.m. EDT
Back in March, the Mountain Goats auctioned off a single-song demo tape to aid the post-earthquake Japan relief efforts. (That auction raised $3,350 for Doctors Without Borders.) Now, the group has another benefit project underway. They're offering up a prize pack for raffle, with proceeds going to the Women's Medical Fund.
Echo Chamber: Mountain Goats' John Darnielle
By Tom Breihan on April 20, 2011 at 6:25 p.m. EDT
"Dear artists who get invited to Coachella and then get all mad/refuse to sing, etc., please call tMG next time and we will work your shift"
-- Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle has no patience for whiners. (via @mountain_goats)
Video: Silkworm Frontman Joins Mountain Goats
By Tom Breihan on April 13, 2011 at 9:10 a.m. EDT
For virtually every second of every Mountain Goats show, frontman John Darnielle is the center of attention. But at a recent Chicago show, he shrunk from center stage to man the keyboard while he and his band covered "Plain", a song from Lifestyle, the 2000 album from Chicago indie fixtures Silkworm. Tim Midgett, former Silkworm frontman and current Bottomless Pit leader, showed up to sing the song. Watch a fan-made video below, and thanks to Matthew Fluharty for the tip.
Mountain Goats Book Tour With Bright Eyes
By Tom Breihan on April 7, 2011 at 12:05 p.m. EDT
Mountain Goats photo by Chrissy Piper
The Mountain Goats don't play too many shows opening for other bands; they're a group happy to play to their own rapturous crowds. But, as Consequence of Sound points out, John Darnielle and co. will step onto a few huge stages this summer, opening U.S. dates for one of the biggest bands in all of indie: Bright Eyes. They'll even play a free show together in Lewiston, New York.
Both bands also have more shows coming up in both North America and Asia; we've got their complete touring schedules below. Also below, download "Damn These Vampires", the opening track to the new Mountain Goats album, All Eternals Deck.
Video: Mountain Goats Play at the Spin Office
By Tom Breihan on April 5, 2011 at 11:45 a.m. EDT
The Mountain Goats recently stopped by the Spin office and played a four-song set, and the Spin website has video (via Prefix). Three of the four songs come from the band's sharp new album All Eternals Deck, and they also revisit the Sunset Tree classic 'Dance Music". Spin also sits down with frontman John Darnielle, one of the greatest interviews in all of indie rock, for a quick video chat. Check out the results at the Spin website.
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Flat 100sqm with 2 suites 1 one bedroom and bathroom, lounge and kitchen.
The flat of 100 square meters with balcony, 2 suites, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room and kitchen with customized furniture.
The second floor has two bedrooms, air conditioning, TV and DVD.
Upstairs 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, air conditioning and TV. Also on the first floor there is a lounge / kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove (4 burners), TV, DVD, air conditioning, sofa, table and household items.
The flat also has two car spaces.
- Suitability:
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- not suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible

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This stuff is great. It's inexpensive and I haven't had any sensitivity with it. The key is to use it 2x a day consistently to see the best results. When I was doing that, my teeth were SO white. Even after using it a couple times my teeth are brighter than before. I tried using this with a mouth guard and it was gross.. makes you drool. But using a q-tip is fine. Staple product in my routine.
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I've been using this 2 times a day for about 20 minutes each time for 4 days now. I have used Crest White Strips Professional Effects before, and I must say that this is just as good, if not better, and a heck of a lot cheaper (I got it for $9 at Walgreens)! I have had NO SENSITIVITY using Plus White, but when I used Crest White Strips, I had shooting pain! My teeth aren't terribly yellow or stained, but my bottom teeth are a bit yellow near the gums. After 4 days, they're barely yellow and my top row of teeth is gleaming!! And they aren't the "fake white" color, they look naturally white! I will continue to use this and I will NEVER spend $50+ on Crest White Strips ever again.
How I apply:
1. Brush teeth. I use Crest 3D White.
2. Use Q-tip to apply gel to top and bottom teeth (front teeth only)
3. Put on mouthguards. Personally, I use plastic orthodontic retainers since I used to have braces. The gel does not damage my retainers at all and it works perfectly.
4. Wipe off excess gel on gums.
5. Wait 20 minutes.
6. Take off retainers. Use clean, wet toothbrush and brush the gel on teeth. Rinse with cool water.
7. (optional; I only do this at night) Use whitening mouthwash. I use Crest 3D White Glamorous White.
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The 5th time I used it, while the tray was in my mouth, 10 minutes later the bottom of my gums started to sting like crazy. It felt like a painful zing! I had to take it out immediately!
Overall after using it my gums & teeth didn't feel sensitive until about 1-2 hours later! The pain is unbearable. I am never using this product again! I do not reccomend this to anyone with sensitive gums and teeth.
I LOVE this product. I began using it 5 years ago and I absolutely love it. I haven't had any bad side effects maybe because I only use it maybe once a month and only on my front teeth since that's all people can see. No point in wasting the gel in the back where my teeth are hidden. I use it for 5-10 minutes at a time depending on how long it has been since my last usage. The result lasts about a month and then it's time to do it all over again. I'm sure it's not as good as what your dentist can do, but for $7, I can't complain about that. I've tried whitening strips and those made my teeth super sensitive, I've tried whitening mouth wash with the matching toothpaste and it did nothing. This product along with Rembrandt Extreme Whitening is the best in my opinion, for teeth whitening at home.
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Love this product! Notice a pretty good difference after one 15 minute use. I know it say 5 minutes and you can use it for just 5 but I am a smoker so I went with 15. And it live up to its claim. Def whitened teeth. Not as good as a dentist whitening but for the money an time PERFECT! Always keep it on hand just for upkeep.
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This stuff us amazing. Got it for about $9, had very low expectations because all varieties of Whitestrips, the Rembrandt kits and other products never worked well for me. Two days in, I saw a huge difference. After 2 weeks, unbelievable improvements in my coffee/soda/red wine stained teeth. No increased sensitivity, which is a huge plus! I used the gel with moldable mouthguards (from a different whitening kit) and did 15 minutes at each treatment. Will never buy a different tooth whitening product because this stuff is so much more effective (and cheaper!).the moth trays that come with the kit (also includes a stain preventing mouth rinse) are not so great, that's my only complaint. Will definitely buy again.
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I bought this because of all the good reviews, and I'm afraid I've found it hopeless. It seems to have managed to sensitise my teeth without doing much in the way of whitening them, which is exactly the opposite of what I wanted. I've just found it in the back of the bathroom cabinet, thrown it away and gone back to using Crest Whitestrips.
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This product is a super cheap option to whiten your teeth fast! I use this whenever I feel my teeth are looking dull, and it works great! If I use it a few days in a row, I can really tell a difference. It is extremely affordable and gets the job done! I usually use a Q Tip to apply it, but it is a little messy. I would recommend buying whitening trays! Overall, it is a great buy!
Okay so I love this product! I put it on using a cotton swab coz that way I make sure i don't get anything on my gums where as with the trays that's really hard to do! First time I used it, 5 mins and my teeth were so much whiter! My dentist says using it often will damage my teeth so I used it once a month and my teeth stay white AND HEALTHY! Also, it's seriously only $7 at Walmart! Win.
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Between Holocaust Remembrance Day and Independence Day, much is said about Jewish sacrifice and heroism, and of people risking their lives to save others. But there are various ways to save lives, and one is through organ and bone marrow transplants.The IDF has joined the National Bone Marrow Bank so that soldiers not only defend the country, but contribute in additional ways to saving lives. Wednesday evening, at Ronit Farm near Shefayim en route to Netanya, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a gala event organized by Ezer Mizion that operates the bone marrow bank and registry. The evening is in celebration of the 500th IDF bone marrow donation. Ezer Mizion and the top brass of the IDF are to salute the 500 male and female soldiers that donated to people who would otherwise have died. Each of the soldiers is to receive a medal of recognition.This is the first time that such medals are being awarded. 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At the entrance to the ambassador's residence in Herzliya Pituah were buckets filled with orange tulips, the national flower of Holland. Inside the house, there were exquisite flower arrangements of orange tulips as well as orange streamers and in the swimming pool outside, there were floats of orange tulips, in addition to which all the tables were covered with orange table cloths. Veldkamp sported a striped tie with a bright orange background and male members of the embassy all wore orange ties. The dress code in general was from ultraformal to ultracasual, and several of the guests wore orange T-shirts, though some of the female guests chose orange dresses or accessories. There was also a bright orange leaflet with the lyrics of the Dutch national anthem on one side and "Hatikva" on the other.Veldkamp said he was happy to see so many Dutch people present, as well as so many diplomats. 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Every Australian Zionist youth organization was represented.Master of Ceremonies Ben Rhee, who is third secretary at the Australian Embassy said that Anzac Day had been designated for honoring Australians and New Zealanders who served their two nations and fell on battlefields far from their loved ones.Participating clergy were Pastor Evan Thomas, formerly from New Zealand and currently pastor of the Messianic Congregation Beit Asaph near Netanya; and Rabbi Raymond Apple, rabbi emeritus of the Sydney Great Synagogue and former senior Jewish chaplain of the Australian Defense Forces.For Australian ambassador Dave Sharma, this was his first Anzac Day in Israel, and he came with his wife, Rachel Lord, and their three daughters, Diana, Estella and Daphne. Anzac Day also happens to be Daphne's birthday. Not only did she turn one year old, but took her first step. Sharma surmised that for most of her life she would be attending an Anzac Day ceremony on her birthday.Of Anzac Day itself, he said that 99 years earlier in the predawn hours, some 1,200 km. from the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Jerusalem, members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the western shores of the Gallipoli Peninsula. At roughly the same time, British forces landed on the southern tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula and French forces at Kum Kale on the Turkish mainland. The campaign was later joined by Canadian troops. The Allied objective was to capture the heights of the Gallipoli Peninsula and to force open the Dardanelles Straits for British and French navies and then to seize Constantinople.If the operation had succeeded, said Sharma, it may well have brought World War I to an early conclusion vastly altering the world we live in today. But it was not to be and the Gallipoli landings were ultimately a military failure. Turkish resistance proved fiercer and more effective than anticipated. By the time the Allied forces withdrew in December of that year more than 21,000 British, 10,000 French, 8,000 Australians, 2,700 New Zealanders, 1,300 Indians and 50 Canadians had been killed. The Turks also lost at least 87,000 soldiers.Despite the failed campaign and heavy losses Australia's national character was forged and identity constructed at Gallipoli, said Sharma.World War I was the first major military action by Australia as a newly federated and independent nation, and Gallipoli was the first battlefield that Australian troops encountered in World War I. Nine Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross, Australia's highest military honor for actions at Gallipoli.One was Lance Corporal Leonard Keysor, a Jewish Australian who enlisted to fight only three months after arriving as an immigrant to Australian shores. The First World War still casts a long shadow over Australia, said Sharma. Of the overall 102,000 Australian war dead, 60,000 fell in the First World War.One in five who served overseas was killed in action, including many of the 2,300 Jewish Australians who volunteered to fight. More wreaths were laid towards the conclusion of the ceremony than have ever been laid before and "The Last Post" was played by Fijian bugler Lagani Tokalauvere from the Multinational Force Observers contingent.At the conclusion of the official ceremony, Apple led a service at that section of the cemetery in which Jewish soldiers lie buried and said that this was probably the only occasion in the year when these soldiers are remembered and kaddish is said for them. Regulars who attend each year, said they could not remember a larger prayer quorum in the Jewish section than that which congregated last Friday.POLISH CONSTITUTION Day, which is a national holiday, officially falls on May 3, but according to a media release by Bar-Ilan University, the Polish authorities brought the celebration forward to enable a Sabbath-observant Jew from Israel to participate in the festivities. Thus the Polish Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw, in respect of the religious practice of Prof. Moshe Rosman, an expert on Polish Jewry and consultant to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews from BIU's Israel and Golda Koschitzky Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry, moved the celebration to May 1."This is an incredibly considerate gesture considering that it is their holiday," said Rosman, who has been invited to deliver the keynote address on this festive day, which also features speeches by public figures, parades, exhibitions, and concerts.Rosman, who is fluent in Polish is scheduled to speak on the Jews and the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791. In a letter to Rosman, Prof. Andrzej Rzeplinski, president of the Constitutional Tribunal, wrote: "I am very glad that you will honor our annual gathering on the occasion of the Polish National Holiday with your contribution as professor of Jewish history at Bar- Ilan University, researcher on Eastern Europe history and specialist in integration of multicultural sources."Rosman, who immigrated to Israel from the United States more than 35 years ago, is a sought-after lecturer and consultant in Eastern Europe.Recently, he spent a week in Moscow, where he delivered the keynote lecture and participated in the 21st annual conference of the Russian Association for Jewish Studies. The first session of the conference marked the launch of the Russian edition of his book How Jewish is Jewish History. Originally published in English, the book has been translated into Hebrew and Polish.While in Russia, Rosman made consultation visits to Moscow's Museum of the Jews in Russia and the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center. At the latter, he delivered a lecture entitled "How to Tell the Jewish Story: Jewish Museums, Jewish History and Jewish Metahistory," which provided an analysis of the messages of six Jewish museums, including the two in Moscow.Rosman spent two weeks in Vilnius, Lithuania, as a guest of Vilnius University.While in Lithuania, he conducted research in the Lithuanian State Archive for his current project, "The History of Jewish Women in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth."He also lectured and gave seminars to doctoral students.In Israel, Polish Ambassador Jacek Chodorowicz has gone in the opposite direction with regard to Constitution Day and plans to host a celebration at his residence on May 7, after Remembrance Day and Independence Day.■ ON THE subject of Poland, the Poles are learning to appreciate Israeli style humous thanks to Perez and Daphne Mossinson who have opened their Humous Bar on the site of a building in what was once the Warsaw Ghetto. The sign on the window says "Israeli Kitchen." Mossinson is the great nephew of celebrated Israeli writer Yigal Mossinson who wrote the popular series of children's adventure novels Hasamba. Perez Mossinson is a former career officer in the army who has always had a humous fad, and after leaving the army 13-years-ago, became a company manager working in a senior capacity for a number of leading Israeli companies. But he always had a fad and a fantasy about humous, and decided to realize his dream to open a humous bar in a place where humous was not particularly well known but where the local population was hungry for new palate pleasers. Poland has proved to be an ideal choice. Aside from that he can always depend on Israelis who want a taste of home.■ FOR THE first time in its 57-year history, the Foreign Press Association has elected a Palestinian chairman.Samer Shalabi of CBC TV was elected chairman at the FPA's annual meeting this week, succeeding Reuters bureau chief Crispian Balmer.■ THERE WAS a certain irony in the fact that noted attorney Yigal Arnon died on the day that former prime minister Ehud Olmert was facing one of his worst days in court. Arnon had been Olmert's lawyer several years earlier and had succeeded in getting him off the hook in a particularly sticky case. At a subsequent Hebrew University of Jerusalem event honoring Arnon, where one speaker after another had lauded his brilliance as a lawyer, Olmert said that he could personally testify to what a great lawyer Arnon was.■ IT'S NOT a good time for the media in Israel or world wide for that matter. 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We went here three times in two days which probably says it all. Open wood fire burning in the main dining room. A charming staff, including one guy who went to school in Bergen County, NJ, and can help any non Turkish speaker. We loved the area where you can sit on cushions on the floor around a low table....
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Whatever you want to label this quick-paced crowd-pleaser, it is definitely one of the year's must-sees.
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During the last two years, former Finance Director John Johns has gone to the press four times to critize other Atherton staff members; starting with Building Official Mike Hood (ret.), Chief Bob Brennan (ret.), City Manager Jim Robinson (ret.), and former Assistant to the City Manager and Interim City Manager Wende Protzman (now Assistant City Manager of Solana Beach).
Now City Attorney Marc Hynes' actions are being criticized.
As with the above members of staff, my opinion is that Marc Hynes acted appropriately, and the criticism is unwarranted. There was no "malicious prosecution."
John Johns used town equipment for his outside consulting work, and was repeatedly asked to correct his time card and take vacation or sick time for days not in the Atherton Town Hall.
The District Attorney thought it appropriate to investigate these actions and Marc Hynes represented Atherton well during the investigation.
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I hear the former Finance Director has issued a public records request for Charles Marsala's personal e-mail account.
Apparently Charles thought he could avoid the California Public Records Act by using his personal e-mail account for Town business
If I were Charles I wouldn't try and pull a Frank Quatrone and "tidy up his mailbox" after all. There's a new majority on the Council and he may no longer have as many friends in town as he once did.
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Signing day is just 10 days away and this past weekend was one of the last times that coaches could get prospective student-athletes on campus. There were a handful of commitments and official visits from some of the nation's premier prospects.
Gators lose WR Ermon Lane
This time it's ESPN 300 wide receiver Ermon Lane (Homestead, Fla./Homestead) who announced on Twitter that he was backing off of his pledge to Florida.
No Hard Feelings But I Just Decommitted From The University Of Florida . Not Because Dalvin Cook. No lie I love gator nation. #OneLove— Support #ã5ãJwalk (@_MoneyLane) January 10, 2014
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Lane's decision didn't come as a surprise to many Florida fans. Lane is close friends with running back Dalvin Cook (Miami/Central), who flipped his commitment from Florida to Florida State less than two weeks ago. Lane, the No. 28-ranked player in the country, has set up only one official visit and that is to FSU on Jan. 31, the weekend before national signing day.
In the last two week the Gators have lost three ESPN 300 recruits, Lane, Cook and Chris Lammons (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Plantation), while adding, Jalen Tabor (Washington, D.C./Friendship Academy), Brandon Powell (Deerfield Beach, Fla/Deerfield Beach), Gerald Willis III (New Orleans/Edna Karr) and Kavaris Harkless (Jacksonville, Fla./Trinity Christian) during that same time period.
It appears the Florida coaching staff suspected this could potentially happen. The Gators recently offered wide receivers De'Andre Thompkins (Swansboro, N.C./Swansboro), a Penn State commit and Florida State commit C.J. Worton (Homestead, Fla/South Dade). Worton is planning to visit Florida this month.
The Gators now have 20 verbal commitments including 11 ranked in the ESPN 300.
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SEC recruiting storylines: Dec. 19
Fournette set to announce
The nation's top ranked prospect, running back Leonard Fournette (New Orleans/Saint Augustine), is scheduled to announce his decision during the Under Armour All-America Game Jan. 2, which will be on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET. Fournette has made official visits to Texas, LSU and Alabama.
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Boston College is close to done for 2014, and coach Steve Addazio is looking toward taking the next big recruiting jump with the 2015 class. However, the Eagles' 2014 class would be dealt a devastating blow if he cannot hold on to Landry, No. 30 among defensive ends nationally and the second-highest-rated commit in BC's class. Reports in mid-October had Landry decommitting from the Eagles, but it was only for a short while. He made amends with the staff quickly and rejoined BC. But now coaches are coming through schools and homes, so BC will have its work cut out once again.
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ACC recruiting storylines: Dec. 6
Two ACC schools lead the way for Florida commitment Dalvin Cook. And more prospects begin to set up their official visits as national signing day nears for the Class of 2014.
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ACC recruiting storylines: Nov. 14
Several ACC schools will be having important visit weekends coming up. Though the weekends aren't as big as some past dates, the recruits who are visiting could have a big impact on some of the best classes in the conference.
Seminoles hosting two recruits this weekend
It's not a huge weekend for Florida State, in terms of recruiting, when it hosts Syracuse. But there will be two prospects of significance in town.
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Weekend recruiting wrap: ACC
Biggest offer: Florida State went across the country to issue its newest offer. Kieffer Longson (San Ramon, Calif./Dougherty Valley), a 2015 offensive tackle, looks poised to be one of his class' top linemen prospects in California. That position was further strengthened by the addition of an Ohio State offer, too. None of the in-state schools have offered, but Cal, UCLA and USC are all interested at this point.
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UA Game jersey tour: Jalen Tabor
Tabor, is one of 90 players selected to compete in the seventh-annual Under Armour All-America Game presented by American Family Insurance, a nationally televised competition spotlighting the country's top high school seniors. The 2014 Under Armour All-America Game is set for 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 2 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., and will be televised on ESPN.
"Thank all of y'all for coming out," Tabor said. "It's truly a blessing for me. I want to thank my parents, coach [Aazar Abdul-]Rahim, all the coaches … this is just a very special moment. I want to thank God. I want to thank all my teammates, y'all come in every day and fight with me."
Abdul-Rahim says his star player's work ethic sets him apart.
"What makes Jalen special is one, he has God given ability," the coach explained. "He's got great ball skills. And the main thing and most important thing is his work ethic. He's a tireless worker. He's been a consistent worker on and off the field. From weight training to individual DB work to work on his own."
Tabor is always looking to test himself, and selecting the UA Game was the best way for him to do that.
"I decided to accept the invitation to the Under Armour All-America Game because I definitely wanted to play against the best kids from around the country, to test my skills, and to let the whole world know who I am," Tabor said. "In the game, it's definitely playing against all the best kids. Every snap, you have to be on your 'A' game. Definitely to test myself, that's going to be the best thing I'm looking for in the game is to see where I'm at. It's definitely a blessing to be invited to this game.
"You got Julio Jones, A.J. Green and guys who are top-10 receivers in the NFL, and that's what I want to be one day … a top-10 corner in the NFL. I can't wait to go to Florida and see everyone, and to be on national television each day of the week. I'm looking forward to showing the whole country who I am and what I can do on the football field."
The 6-foot, 188-pound Tabor is the No. 15-ranked prospect overall, and the No. 5 corner in the class. He is considering Maryland, Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Florida State and possibly USC.
Most important targets: ACC
A look at the most important recruiting targets remaining for each school in the ACC:
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Best ACC recruiters
Editor's note: For a look at the national recruiter power rankings based only on Class of 2014 success, click here.
The best head coaches are often called the closer when it comes to sealing the deal with recruits. Whether on a visit or a trip to a prospect's home, the head coach is called upon to secure the signature.
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ACC 2014 recruiting scenarios
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. That is what college coaches must do when it comes to recruiting. Every coach would love to land their top target at every position, but coaches are forced to play the what-ifs and continue to recruit prospects lower on the recruiting board. With signing day a few months away and several classes close to completion, college staffs are pushing for those few final targets but also keeping a watchful eye on players down the board.
Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for each of the ACC schools.
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ACC recruiting classes roundtable
Fellow ACC recruiting reporter Corey Dowlar, national recruiting expert Tom Luginbill and I took a look at the conference's class in a roundtable, discussing which classes could climb, fall or are built to last in the ACC.
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ACC recruiting storylines: Sept. 26
Virginia Tech is trying to capture the attention of a Louisville commitment from Florida, the Seminoles' offensive line appears to be in good shape for recruiting, and Miami is looking to impress in Tampa this weekend.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | Named one of the best books of the year by The Washington Post, The Telegraph, and Publishers Weekly | Named one of Kirkus Reviews' "New Books Destined to Become Classics" | Shortlisted for the Spear's Book Award in Memoir | Longlisted for the JQ-Wingate Literary Prize
Little Failure is the all too true story of an immigrant family betting its future on America, as told by a lifelong misfit who finally finds a place for himself in the world through books and words. In 1979, a little boy dragging a ginormous fur hat and an overcoat made from the skin of some Soviet woodland creature steps off the plane at New York's JFK International Airport and into his new American life. His troubles are just beginning. For the former Igor Shteyngart, coming to the United States from the Soviet Union is like stumbling off a monochromatic cliff and landing in a pool of Technicolor. Careening between his Soviet home life and his American aspirations, he finds himself living in two contradictory worlds, wishing for a real home in one. He becomes so strange to his parents that his mother stops bickering with his father long enough to coin the phrase failurchka—"little failure"—which she applies to her once-promising son. With affection. Mostly. From the terrors of Hebrew School to a crash course in first love to a return visit to the homeland that is no longer home, Gary Shteyngart has crafted a ruthlessly brave and funny memoir of searching for every kind of love—family, romantic, and of the self.
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Excerpted from Little Failure by Gary Shteyngart. Copyright © 2014 by Gary Shteyngart. Excerpted by permission of Random House Trade Paperbacks, a division of Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
1. What do you make of Gary's dedication? If you wrote a memoir, would you dedicate it to your shrink as well?
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14. Discuss some of the larger forces at play in Little Failure: Judaism, psychoanalysis, drugs and alcohol. Which one worked out best for Gary?
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Improving species occupancy estimation when sampling violates the closure assumption
Article first published online: 25 JUN 2013
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0587.2013.00137.x
© 2013 The Authors
Volume 36, Issue 12, pages 1299–1309, December 2013
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Otto, C. R. V., Bailey, L. L. and Roloff, G. J. (2013), Improving species occupancy estimation when sampling violates the closure assumption. Ecography, 36: 1299–1309. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0587.2013.00137.x
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- Article first published online: 25 JUN 2013
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Site occupancy models that account for imperfect detection of species are increasingly utilized in ecological research and wildlife monitoring. Occupancy models require replicate surveys to estimate detection probability over a time period where the occupancy status at sampled sites is assumed closed. Unlike mark–recapture models, few studies have examined how violations of closure can bias occupancy estimates. Our study design allowed us to differentiate among two processes that violate the closure assumption during a sampling season: 1) repeated destructive sampling events that result in either short- or long-term site avoidance by the target species and 2) sampling occurring over a time period during which non-random movements of the target species result in variable occupancy status. We used dynamic occupancy models to quantify the potential bias in occupancy estimation associated with these processes for a terrestrial salamander system. Our results provide strong evidence of a systematic decrease in salamander occupancy within a field season. Chronic disturbance due to repeated searches of natural cover objects accelerated natural declines in species occurrence on the forest surface as summer progressed. We also observed a strong but temporary disturbance effect on salamander detection probability associated with repeated sampling within a 24-h. period. We generalized our findings by conducting a simulation to evaluate how violations of closure can bias occupancy estimates when local extinction occurs within a sampling season. Our simulation study revealed general sensitivity of estimates from single-season occupancy models to violations of closure, with the strength and direction of bias varying between scenarios. Bias was minimal when extinction proba bility or the number of sample occasions was relatively low. Our research highlights the importance of addressing closure in occupancy studies and we provide multiple solutions, using both design- and model-based frameworks, for minimizing bias associated with non-random changes in occupancy and repeated sampling disturbances.


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