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Saturday, April 07, 2007
80s Mystery Tea...
After 4 months of waiting, we finally added a new addition to our "Tea Room"- A Yellow Rosewood Console.
To celebrate the "opening". I dig up an 80's "Qing Stamp" bing purchased some years ago.
Unfortunately, the result is not as exciting as the new arrangement.....
2nd day on it. Although this bing is loaded with 1st grade spring leaves, it is leaking in character and complexity.
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Velodyne vPulse In-Ear Headphones (Classic Black)
The vPulse in-ear headphones combine a secure fit with outstanding sound quality, making them the ideal choice for music and mobile calls whenever you want, wherever you go. The vPulse in-ear headphones feature precise, low-distortion audio quality due to its 10 mm driver and aluminum housing. Intuitive in-line controls also provide options for mobile phone calls, music playback and volume...
Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones - Black/Green
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March 19, 2013
More than 75 guests braved snow and wind to attend the International Women's Day Breakfast held at Simmons March 8. This annual event is now in its 16th year and has been held at Simmons since 2001.
"As the only women's college in the city of Boston it is an honor for Simmons College to host this event, which focuses attention on issues that women face locally and globally," said Diane Hammer, Director of the Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change.
This year, a panel of experts spoke about "Women and Hunger: Putting Food on the Table." Speakers included Ellen Parker, executive director of Project Bread; Randy Albelda, professor of economics and senior research fellow at the Center for Social Policy UMASS; and Elaine DeRosa, executive director of the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee. Jacqueline Cooke, executive director of the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau, moderated the discussion. Attendees represented many of the major women and girl serving organizations in Massachusetts.
Each year, a planning team representing approximately 15 women's organizations works with the Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change to plan the breakfast. Some of the topics discussed in previous years include: women in the green economy, women's economic self-sufficiency, violence against women, and creating equality in women's health.


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Performance Report 2006
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Results tagged "science"
Watch Noah Wilson-Rich: Every city needs honey bees
Meet Noah Wilson-Rich, one of Simmons College's newest faculty members in the Department of Biology. If there's one thing you need to know about Noah Wilson-Rich, it's that he's an expert on urban beekeeping. He recently gave an extremely popular TED Talk about the importance of honey bees in cities, and the key role they play in creating a sustainable ecosystem. In this edition of Know Your Professor, we chatted with Noah Wilson-Rich to find out more about his passion for bees, what he does when he's not teaching, and why he loves Simmons.
- Any plans for a beehive at Simmons?
- I am willing and ready to set up a (non-aggressive!) honey bee hive at Simmons anytime. I am a relentless proponent of urban beekeeping, urban agriculture, and sustainability as a whole. Anyone who eats food needs to understand that honey bees are of vital importance because of their role as pollinators.The Simmons Sustainability Club is working hard at getting a honey bee hive on campus. These Simmons honey bees would reflect the Simmons community in many ways.
- How so?
- Because bees are a female-dominated society that does extremely good work for the betterment of this world. The educational value of honey bees is endless. There are opportunities for hands-on agricultural and sustainability training; we can study systems to test theories relating to economics, sociology, biology, and chemistry; and the sale of honey and beeswax products can be a source of fundraising revenue for student groups. I strongly encourage everyone at Simmons to join the effort to bring honey bees to campus!
- What's your favorite class to teach? Why?
- Biology 342 - Topics in Behavioral Biology is my baby! I enjoy teaching this class for so many reasons. Animal behavior is so fascinating because we have been studying it our entire lives, whether consciously or not. Beyond studying the human animal, we take a lot of "virtual field trips" to become intimately familiar with all sorts of animals. So far this semester, we have learned interior decorating techniques from bowerbird nests in the dense forests of Papua New Guinea; dating and mate choice advice from seahorses; food selection techniques from platypuses and sharks; navigation techniques from sea turtles, sibling rivalry dynamics from African hyenas; and many, many more! Teaching this behavior course really is a dream come true for me.
- What book are you currently reading?
- Inferno by Max Hastings and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.
Continue reading Know Your Professor: Noah Wilson-Rich, urban beekeeper.
Faces of the Future student Sandy Lor '14 talks about how she has grown academically and personally during her first two years at Simmons.
Our Faces of the Future students from the Class of 2014 are halfway through their college careers. It seems like only yesterday these four accomplished women agreed to blog about their Simmons College experiences. The transformation they have made in the past two years has been incredible to experience with each woman.
To follow along as they compete for athletic championships, conduct chemistry research, excel in academics and lead clubs and organizations has been thrilling. We can't wait to see where the next two years (and beyond) will take them.
Visit the Faces of the Future blog to catch up with Sandy, Tania, Naomi, and Andree.
Simmons student presenters in San Diego with Chemistry and Physics Professor Michael Berger.
At Simmons, science and research go hand in hand. Recently, 18 chemistry and biochemistry majors -- including first-year students -- traveled to San Diego to present their science research to more than 16,000 chemistry industry professionals at the 243rd National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), considered the premier gathering for the chemistry field in the country.
Chemistry Professor Rich Gurney says the students made such an impression at the conference, themed "Chemistry for Life," that many thought they were graduate students--or even faculty members!
Continue reading Simmons science majors present their research at national chemistry conference.
Professor Gurney in front of Bet Giorgis in Lalibela, Ethiopa
Meet Associate Professor and Department Chair Rich Gurney from the Department of Chemistry and Physics. Professor Gurney is known around Simmons as the "green professor," specifically for his work with the "Cups to Cleaners: Trash to Treasure" project. But did you know he has a hidden talent in the kitchen and loves Family Guy?
- What is your favorite class to teach?
- Like children, I can't pick a favorite!
- What book are you currently reading
- The Other Side of Innovation: Solving the Execution Challenge, by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble.
- What's your favorite book?
- The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss.
- Do you have a favorite TV show?
- The Family Guy - vide supra
Continue reading Know Your Professor: Rich Gurney.
Chemistry students at Simmons College work in conjunction with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in order to determine various pigments and dyes used in artwork. Students help the MFA determine how best to display the various artworks that may be sensitive to light.
Sandy Lor '14 blogs for Simmons' Faces of the Future, and in her latest entry she details the exciting research she and junior chemistry student Nnennaya Okey-Igwe '13 is doing at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
The research that we are involved with is in collaboration with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) involving the identification of dyes used in 19th-20th century Japanese block prints. The objective of this research deals with the history of Japanese art and whether or not synthetic dyes were used during the 19th to early 20th century.
Learning the history behind the art is important to understanding the cultural background, as well as potentially authenticating a work of art. For example, if our research shows that there were only natural dyes used during that era, then any Japanese painting from that time should not contain synthetic manufactured dyes. If a work did contain a synthetic dye then it can be concluded that it was not an authentic Japanese block print from the late 19th and early 20th century and was created after that time period. We're pretty much crime scene investigators for the MFA. :)
Read more about the MFA research project on Sandy's blog:
Crime Scene Investigator: Museum of Fine Arts
The Faces of the Future blog details the Simmons College experience through the eyes of four students. The students began blogging during their second semester at Simmons and will continue to share their experiences through their four years at the College. Sandy, Andree, Naomi, and Tania are incredible women, involved in all aspects of the Simmons community, and this blog is a way for them to share their college journey.
Forget cookbook lab instruction. Simmons' science program has transformed the way students learn chemistry, physics, and biology by combining lab training with original undergraduate student and faculty research projects. The innovative curriculum introduces students to the fundamentals of research starting their first semester at the College.
In a recent article in Chemical and Engineering News, Chemistry and Physics Department Chair Rich Gurney says the lab-research approach better prepares students for a career in science.
"Our students need to be trained to enter the workforce immediately, and to do that in chemistry they need to know how to do research when they graduate," says Gurney. "More learning takes place when students experience the ins and outs of an experiment and have to work through or around problems that arise."
Continue reading Science at Simmons integrates lab training with original research.
The Chemistry Department at Simmons is doing something incredible! Students are conducting serious research and are being asked to present their findings at national conferences. Since Simmons is committed to going green, this particular project is important.
Science students are taking the plastic cups that are distributed around the Simmons campus and turning them into a cleaning solution that is comparable to Lysol, 4-in-1 all-purpose cleaner, and other similar products. The Cups to Cleaners: Trash to Treasure project was spearheaded last year by Cassandra Cocoq '10 who worked on the project as her senior thesis, under the tutelage of Associate Professor and Department Chair Rich Gurney.
Continue reading Science students turn trash into treasure.
Time magazine recently interviewed our resident expert on diet and nutrition, Professor Teresa Fung, for a segment they produced about the importance of eating a well-balanced diet. In the video, Teresa talks about her new study, which found that people tend to live longer if they get more of their protein from veggies rather than from meat (when associated with a low-carb diet). Interesting, right? Watch the video to learn more about her research and to hear some tips about what to look for when shopping at the grocery store.
P.S. Anyone else dying to go to that store? It looks amazing!
Disclaimer: Science was my least favorite subject in high school. I liked earth science OK, but chemistry and biology? Forget about it. Don't even talk to me about physics.
For as long as I can remember, I gravitated toward English, history, and art. Although it never occurred to me that one day I could be a web editor (did we even exist back then?), I definitely knew that I favored the right side of my brain, which ultimately led me to major in photojournalism. Needless to say, being a doctor or a nurse never once crossed my mind. Never! However, I have many friends who have pursued a career in medicine, and nursing is Simmons' most popular major, so I met with Professor Anne-Marie Barron, Ph.D. to find out more.
Continue reading So, you want to be a nurse.
Meet Caila, a 2010 Simmons graduate who plans to get her Ph.d. in neuroscience.
Hometown: Lancaster, Massachusetts
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior with a concentration in Neurobiology
Class: 2010
Simmons activities: Alzheimer's research lab, College Republicans
Resume builder: "As a first-year student, I was thrilled to work in Alzheimer's research lab. This is an opportunity that you do not get at most big colleges. Initially I did chores around the lab, but eventually I started doing my own experiments. I also learned how to use the UV spectrophotometer, do dissections, and make cell cultures."
Continue reading Spotlight on Caila.
I noticed many students are asking questions about the nursing program. Some are only thinking about it, while others are fully committed to taking the plunge. Almost everyone is scared to death of organic chemistry.
But what's really on your mind is: how hard is it?
Continue reading Nursing... What? Like it's hard?.


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Gun rights group sues the University of Florida over gun rules
By Wade Millward on February 1st, 2014 | Last updated: February 1, 2014 at 3:28 pm
After successfully suing a Florida university over a ban on guns in vehicles, a gun rights group has turned to the University of Florida and its ban on guns in dorms.
Students wear empty holsters to protest campus ban of concealed weapons
By Stefanie Cainto on April 9th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 6:03 pm
Students for Concealed Carry at the University of Florida is organizing its third annual empty holster protest, where members wear gun holsters without weapons in them to protest the concealed carry ban on campus.
In The News: New flu vaccine, Te'o girlfriend hoax, Scott on gun laws, Yoho against Sandy relief, Silver Springs lease
By Ben Baumer on January 17th, 2013 | Last updated: January 19, 2013 at 2:33 pm
Flu vaccine approved – A new flu vaccine that could be ready weeks earlier won FDA. approval. Flubok, the vaccine developed by a company called Protein Sciences, is expected to be this winter. New York Times Yoho defends vote against […]
North Central Florida politicians react to Connecticut shooting, possible gun legislation
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Dennis Baxley and Chuck Chestnut offer their thoughts on Friday's Connecticut shooting and possible increased gun control measures that could result.


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Roughly 64% of Delhi came out to vote Thursday, according to initial data from election officials. Read More »
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Roughly 64% of Delhi came out to vote Thursday, according to initial data from election officials. Read More »
The fight for the prestigious New Delhi constituency will be one of the closest battles Thursday. Read More »
Ten Indian states, including the most populous, Uttar Pradesh, as well as four union territories, including Delhi, go to polls today. Read More »
Your guide to the some of the best cultural events taking place around India this weekend. Where to be, what to see and what to do. Read More »
Nearly 50 days after he was sworn in as Delhi's chief minister amid great fanfare, activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal resigned Friday leaving questions over what happens to the capital now. Read More »
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Vinay Sharma, one of the four men accused of gang-raping and murdering a young woman in New Delhi last year, speaks out publicly for the first time since his arrest, detailing, in written responses from jail to Wall Street Journal questions, his relationship with the other suspects allegedly aboard the bus on the night of the Dec. 16 attack. Read More »
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All applications are made using standard documents and are assessed by a standard appraisal procedure, helping to ensure consistency and equity in Institute funding decisions.
The Board attaches a number of conditions to its funding, including that all applications are assessed against the following guidelines:
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Such initiatives may promote new areas of contact between Australia and Indonesia or may serve to build on or develop existing contacts. Priority is given to projects involving young people.
- The project should have a clearly defined benefit in terms of the AIIs goals and objectives.
- Provision should be made in the application for publicity or promotion of the project.
- Projects that involve Indonesian experience of Australia and the relation of that experience to a wide audience in Indonesia are particularly desirable.
- When projects supported by the AII involve an organisation in Indonesia, applicants must demonstrate that sufficient matching funds from the Indonesian counterpart organisation are available to allow for the successful completion of the project.
Matching funds may include accommodation and other services provided without charge by host institutions.
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- The project should wherever possible establish prospects for independently funded activity as a result of initial AII funding.
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The Board generally meets three times each year to consider applications for funding. Applications may be submitted at any time, and will usually be held for consideration at the next Board meeting.
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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sounding Pocket Radio
The Sangean SR-35 is - to my ears - by far the best sounding pocket radio. It's tone is fairly warm and well-rounded, and it can reach a surprisingly loud volume. This is just what one doesn't expect from a pocket radio, so this model stands out from the others.
It has a better tone than both the Sony ICF-S10Mk2 and the Panasonic RF-P50. All three share a...
Published on August 21, 2011 by Tim
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Dissapointed
I really wanted to like this radio, from reviews I read and the higher price it promised to be a step above my Sony pocket
radio. On the positive side it does have a pretty decent sounding speaker as other reviews have stated, but the tuner is where I have a problem - the tuner is strong as far as pulling in stations, but selectivity is so bad there are many...
Published on October 17, 2011 by Michael Yammerino
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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sounding Pocket Radio,
This review is from: Sangean SR-35 AM/FM Analog Pocket Radio (Electronics)
The Sangean SR-35 is - to my ears - by far the best sounding pocket radio. It's tone is fairly warm and well-rounded, and it can reach a surprisingly loud volume. This is just what one doesn't expect from a pocket radio, so this model stands out from the others.
It has a better tone than both the Sony ICF-S10Mk2 and the Panasonic RF-P50. All three share a very similar design, but the results differ. The Sony admittedly has the best reception, then the Sangean, and then the Panasonic. The Sangean offers the highest quality sound, then the Panasonic, and then the Sony.
Like the others, the SR-35 has only AM and FM bands. On the left side is a combination on/off volume thumbwheel. A small red unlit indicator reminds you that the radio is on. The antenna swivels out, extends 17 1/2", and rotates in all directions. At the bottom of the radio is a headphone/ear plug jack. A refreshing change here is that the output offers AM and FM mono to both sides. You don't get that annoying one-ear situation - as with so many inexpensive radios - that can eventually give you a limp if you listen for long enough.
On the right side is a tuning thumbwheel. A green indicator light helps you fine tune a frequency, although the tuning needle itself is not perfectly accurate. Below the wheel, a band switch changes between AM and FM.
On the back is the battery compartment with a lid that's easily removed and replaced. The radio runs on two AA batteries. And because this is not a digital radio with a clock that drains the juice day and night, battery life is long.
The SR-35 comes with an unattached string strap that is easily installed through a hole in the top of the unit.
Finally, the radio has feet/supports on the bottom so that it stands up by itself without a wobble. And the antenna folds up in such a way that it doesn't tilt the unit to the right side - as is the problem with my Sony.
I've used all three of the above-mentioned pocket radios and by far prefer the Sangean. After the Sangean, I prefer the Panasonic. This is because I consider audio quality to be important - whether for music, news, or AM talk radio.
If your primary interest is good sesitivity and selectivity, then get the Sony, but only if you don't mind a tinny tone. If you want moderate reception and respectable tone, then get the Panasonic. But if you want unusually high audio quality from the speaker, generous volume (for a pocket radio), good reception, and are willing to spend a few extra dollars, then get the Sangean SR-35. I would buy two or three of these and forget about the others.
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Dissapointed,
Michael Yammerino (Spfld Il USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sangean SR-35 AM/FM Analog Pocket Radio (Electronics)
I really wanted to like this radio, from reviews I read and the higher price it promised to be a step above my Sony pocket
radio. On the positive side it does have a pretty decent sounding speaker as other reviews have stated, but the tuner is where I have a problem - the tuner is strong as far as pulling in stations, but selectivity is so bad there are many stations I normally get on my Sony that I cant cleanly tune in with the Sangean because so many of the stations blend together and cant be singled out, so I can only pull in the strongest nearby stations and everything else is virtually untunable. Whats worse is I paid twice as much for this radio as my Sony that has much better selectivity. I suspect this may have something to do with how the internal adjustments were set up during the assembly process. Im sorry to say this radio is way over priced, maybe I just got a bad one but still pretty disgusted for what it cost. I think the potential is here for a great little radio, but in my case at least it was a real letdown after seeing the reviews.
40 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sangean SR-35 pocket radio review,
Viorel G. Lupsa "Vio" (Seattle - Washington) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sangean SR-35 AM/FM Analog Pocket Radio (Electronics)
I bought the Sangean SR-35 on 3/5/12 from Amazon.
Until now I bought around 18-20 analog pocket radios over the years and the results were mixed, mostly bad. The pocket radios I found have tiny (high pitch) scratchy sound because of their little cheap speaker and cheap electronic parts and schematics. In 30 minutes you get tired of listening and you switch it off.
Over the years I owned Sony ICF-S10, Sony ICF-S10MK2, GE 7.2585A, Rhapsody, Bell&Howell (good little radio, $10, has short-waves too), Coby CX-CB12 a little bigger than a pocket with the most tiring sound of all, Kaito KA200, Panasonic RF-P50, Eton 100, Eton 300PE, Grundig G8, Innovage Outdoor and many others.
I liked "Bell & Howell" the most, $10 price, shortwave too, very easy on batteries and the best sound for a pocket radio until I found Sangean SR-35. The SR-35 changed everything by adopting great schematics, high quality electronic parts, fantastic speaker and great sensitivity to weak radio signals. Living in Seattle and surrounded by many powerful radio emitters, the SR-35 can handle them quite well without overloading.
The only station slightly overloading the SR-35 is KUOW 94.9 FM with 100Kw power, half a mile from my house. KUOW is so strong that you may lite a small flash bulb connected to a long wire ... (just kidding).
Why do I like then so much the Sangean SR-35 ?
I am always in a perpetual search for a great analog pocket radio. Searching the Amazon site I found the SR-35, read some encouraging reviews and decided to buy one for $17.41 (eligible for "Free Super Saving Shipping" when purchased together with other eligible items totaling over $25.00). The radio comes in a good shiny black color, very appealing. I decided to buy the radio and some blank DVDs to take advantage of the "Free Super Saving Shipping".
The radio arrived very carefully packaged and it looked stylish, shiny with good imprinting over all.
Specifications: analog, rotary tuning, LED green tuning, FM 87.5 - 108 MHz, AM 520 - 1710 KHz, speaker 2-1/4 inches for 8 Ohms, the speaker consumes 120 mW and the earphones only 5 mW, 2 AA batteries, Height 4.5 in , Width 2.5 in, Depth 1 in, Weight 5.2 oz without batteries.
And now let's talk about the radio's performance.
I chose to compare SR-35 with the KAITO 1103 radio, vastly superior portable and costing $100.00 (6 times more). KAITO is a great radio, several times larger and heavier, double heterodyne schematics, uses 4 AA batteries, very sensitive and having the ability to receive SW (Short Wave) stations. KAITO is a digital radio while SR-35 is just an analog radio.
The comparison does not seem to be fair to SR-35 but you will see that the little SR-35 can keep pace with the larger KAITO 1103.
1. - Batteries.
When I wanted to insert 2 fresh AA batteries I found out that I had none around the house. Well, I don't know why but I like to keep around the spent batteries from other radios, clocks, GPS, blood pressure monitors, maybe I can use them for something. I measured the voltage with my multimeter and found two having 1.14 V. Did insert them in the batteries compartment in the back (by the way the door is hinged so you cannot lose it), turned ON the radio. You need to turn the volume wheel aprox 30 degrees first until the sound kicks in. This is not a problem though, that's just the knob design.
I tuned to KIXI 880 AM (40s & 60s) and I liked what I've heard: clean sound, the fullest sound experienced in a pocket radio.
No tiring ear-scratching frequencies, but full sound. The other radios small speakers reproduced well only higher audible frequencies while the bas sound is totally lost. Not SR-35 however: the sound is full, balanced and relaxing. For me Grundig radios were the standard for the truly pleasant, relaxing sound (unfortunately Grundig company no longer exist). These radios were 3 times bigger and 5 times more expensive than Sangean.
But I found the Sangean SR-35 can compete with these Grundigs. The only Grundig I still have is the Yacht Boy 305 and the Sangean is on par with it listening on speaker. That by itself is amazing. Later on I found out that the SR-35 sounds almost as good as a $200 - $300 audio receiver if the sound comes through some trusty ears-enclosed headphones. My headphones are 15 years old Sony MDR-V6, very efficient, rendering an excellent sound while consuming very little power. So little that even a small pen-radio can drive them.
Please remember: the AA batteries came from others radios which could not use them anymore. But the SR-35 was sounding great even with those. Next day I bought new AA batteries and I replaced the spent ones: to my amazement, there was no difference in the audio quality. In other words, the SR-35 is able to extract power from exhausted batteries of other radios without losing the quality of the sound a bit. I decided to continue my test using the exhausted batteries around 5 hrs/day (1 hour only on speaker). It took 15 days for the batteries to finally run out of juice. Only in the last 2 days the sound was weaker in volume but the quality still good. If you have enough used batteries (from home, friends or from stores which recycle them) you can use this radio for free. In 1 year you recover the cost of SR-35 this way, especially since the sound quality is not affected. Hard to believe? Try it and you will be in for this nice surprise.
The larger KAITO 1103 is not able to do that.
2. - Sensitivity: the ability of a radio to receive weak signals.
Here the electronic scheme and electronic parts of SR-35 shine to the fullest.
You can amplify a weak station many times over and it sounds loud enough to listen on either speaker or ear-piece/headphones.
Signal amplification is not a problem on any radio nowadays and can be easily achieved. The problem is that 9 out of 10 pocket radios have a high internal electronic noise which gets amplified too; this way the signal is still not improved, just louder. Using a well thought electronic scheme and good electronic parts is paramount to reduce the internal electronic noise of every radio and the Sangean SR-35 is really shining at this chapter. The internal noise is so low and the sound is so clean that you can amplify it without limits, no matter how weak the station is. Now, if the radio-waves are coming from hundreds of miles, over mountains, emitted by only 5 KW radio antennas, the sound will arrive battered of course. But this is the external electronic noise which cannot be controlled and it's not the internal-electronic noise produced by the radio.
The external noise may be fixable a bit with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) electronics used in radios costing around $500 or more). Some stations are weak (I.E.: AM 810 KGO in San Francisco comes reliably in the night, in Seattle, from 690 miles away) but SR-35 amplifies it's signal without problems until your ears hurt with the headphones, but the sound is still crisp and full.
I graded the radio stations from 1 to 10 (1 the weakest, 10 the strongest). From 4 to 10 the SR-35 competes very well with KAITO 1103. From 3 down to 1 KAITO has one grade above SR-35 when listening on the speaker.
However, when listening on my SONY headphones the sensitivity of SR-35 equals the sensitivity of KAITO 1103.
Things are even.
3. - Selectivity: the ability of a receiver to separate signals close to each other in frequency.
This happens when a strong local station (I.E.: 50 KW power) produces sufficient amounts of band splatter which drowns a smaller station 10 Khz away. From 54 AM stations I was able to receive in Seattle during the night time, I cannot listen to 3 stations because they are only 10 Khz away from a strong local station. And Seattle has a lot of strong stations. However, the KAITO is able to detect these 3 stations but the reception quality is still not good, almost unintelligible.
All things equal the SR-35 measures up with KAITO.
4. - Signal handling ability: the ability of containing a strong local station to its frequency, otherwise it may show up on frequencies other than it's own. In other words the signal "spurs" on other frequencies. SR-35 is quite good at that on AM.
However I found a couple of instances in FM when KUOW 94.9 FM (Public Radio) with 100KW power located half a mile from me could be heard lightly on an adjacent frequency. But, by collapsing and re-orienting the radio's FM antenna you can eliminate pretty much this issue. KAITO is better from this point of view and has a slight edge on sensitivity too on FM.
The edge goes to KAITO but not by much.
5. - Loudness: the ability to receive and reproduce the sound with high volume.
SR-35 does not have this problem. The only limitation is the 2-1/4 inches speaker since this is supposed to be a pocket-radio. You cannot put a 5 - 10 inch speaker in your pocket, could you ? This radio is designed to be a personal listening device and not a PA (Public Address) system found in the stores or sports arena. However, If you place the radio in a hallway you may listen the music in all neighboring rooms. But, if you really want a loud sound from SR-35, just plug-in a pair of good encapsulated headphones and your ears and head will hurt, with no distortions. So good are the schematics and the electronic parts used in this radio ... In other words the limitation is the small speaker only. But this speaker is the best I've ever heard in a pocket portable, full sound, pleasant hours after hours of listening.
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You may want to ask if Sangean SR-35 does not have any weakness.
It has one, albeit not important and does not affect it's quality: the tuning is a bit finicky.
Sangean simplified the tuning system getting rid of the traditional string and some small guiding roles and using a thin plastic wire instead. It works well but the plastic is elastic/flexible and compresses or contracts, depending from what side you are tuning from. When you release the tuning wheel after tuning, the plastic wire tends to come back to its normal size and, on weaker stations it tends to de-tune a bit. Then a second small tuning correction needs to be made and everything is fine. This issue does not affect stronger stations since they are "spilling over" using a slightly larger bandwidth. I found this to be the case only on aprox 10% of the tunings. To me this is not a nuisance at all: after several tries it becomes a second nature.
Besides, the tuning green LED is so sensitive and precise that tuning is really a snap.
Buy the way, the LED is quiet strong and you can use it as a small light to see things around.
I used it to read in the darkness the exterior temperature on my digital remote display.
I recommend to leave the SR-35 continuously on in the first 3 weeks with no interruption, in other words to try to burn it in. This should be a standard procedure for radios because if something happens in these 3 weeks you can still have 1 week to send it back to Amazon for an exchange, within 30 days guaranty.
To summarize, these are the For and Cons of SR-35 Sangean radio:
- Solid case feeling, shiny black case (as opposed to matte case found on all other radios).
- Great speaker providing full and pleasant sound, hour after hour. It produces an amazing base sound for a pocket radio.
- Very easy on batteries. The radio has the ability to extract 2 weeks of listening 4-5 hours/day from already spent batteries from other electronic equipment, with no listening degradation at all.
- Very good schematics and excellent quality electronic parts, capable of sounding like a good stereo system when listening on headphones.
- Very good sensitivity on both AM and FM.
- Large factor of signal amplification coupled with extremely low internal electronic noise. This way the signal is still clean even if it's highly amplified.
- It can compete with digital radios 5-6 times more expensive, even if it is just a pocket radio.
- Very good and bright green LED light helping you in finding things in the dark.
- Finicky tuning sometimes when trying to get a weaker station. However this is easily solved by the 2nd tuning (if necessary) becoming a second nature for the owner. This is so minor that I bought another Sangean SR-35 for my wife on 3/17/12.
As a recommendation I find the turning on/off wheel to be the weakest item in any radio. Please use it sparingly: if you want to stop listening for 1/2 or 1 hr, it will be better to turn down the volume to zero instead of turning off the radio. The radio is so economical that the batteries are very little affected. Many times the electronics are still good but on/off thumb wheel becomes unusable in 1-2 years and it's not worth replacing it. People then buy a new radio instead.
In one of my previous correspondence with "E. Paul Austin" I mentioned that Sangean SR-35 is a great pocket radio.
My caution to him was that the weakest points of this type of radio are the potentiometer (on/off switch and turn on/down wheel) and the variable condenser or the tuner.
I was very satisfied with SR-35 radio at the time but I expressed my reservation as to how well the above mentioned items are going to work in 2-3 years.
Well I have bought 3 radios SR-35 and used them for close to 2 years and I can say that the radios don't hold well.
The sound is still good but the turn up/down switch generates all kind of scratches when adjusting the sound volume. Sometimes I turn it up but the volume goes down instead because the carbon film is of inferior quality and it gets scratched.
This is bad in itself but even worse is the tuning. The variable condenser is breaking down that it makes it almost impossible to tune stations on AM (Amplitude Modulation). If I am able to tune a station it is often off frequency with distorted voice or music. If I try to tune it better I loose the station and it jumps to another one I don't want. If I was able to tune it well, the radio jumps when I release the tuning wheel to an arbitrary place. The tuning is unstable, capricious and frustrating.
Moreover, some stations I cannot tune anymore such as KVI 570 AM.
CONCLUSION: Even if the sound is still good, trying to find a station becomes an exercise in frustration and I have to downgrade the radio to only one star now.
Worse, all 3 radios have these problems.
My only question is: do these 3 radios coincidentally have these problems or they have been designed intentionally to break down after 2 years so you are forced to buy new radios from them? Hard to believe this is just a coincidence but is also hard to believe Sangean uses inferior parts to force the radios to break down in the second year of use. Use your judgment here...
CONCLUSION: SR-35 radio deserves 5 stars quality in the first year but only one star starting with the 2nd year of use. And this is happening with 3 out of 3 radios bought.
Watch out, based on my experience I don't recommend buying these radios anymore.
I am trying to deal with SANGEAN at this point about it and if not successful I will raise these issues with Customer Report Agencies and BBB from their state and my state.
They need to replace the tuner and volume control with a lot better parts.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the Sony,
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This is my fourth Sangean radio, and it is a perfect work radio because of the sound quality at this size. I had the Sony ICF S10-MK2, but broke it when I was taking it apart to assess the possibility of upgrading the speaker. I purchased the Sony because the sound was not quite loud enough on my Sangean DT400W radio.
For a pocket radio, the sound quality is excellent, and the volume is loud enough if within ten feet or so. Reception is not an issue for the stations I most commonly listen to, but I did notice that it does not pick up two stations that I get on my Sangean PRD7 (which is my favorite radio, but is too nice to be on a jobsite).
Another advantage it has over the Sony is the antenna. The Sony's only swings in one direction and could easily break off. The Sangean has a bi-directional pivot and is much more securely attached.
The Sony was not bad for $10, but the sound was only okay and distorted easily when increasing volume. The Sangean is easily worth the extra money due to better, louder sound and overall better design/build.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars simple & solid premium analog pocket radio,
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The Sangean SR-35 is somewhat high priced for a maximally simple analog pocket radio. But this is it's virtue; your money goes towards build quality and a good speaker rather than extra features.
The good:
The speaker sounds surprisingly good for a pocket radio; more bass and less upper-mids gives it a less 'tinny', more balanced, natural, 'warm' sound. Though the other reviews are correct that it suffers distortion at higher volumes. This might be enclosure resonances rather than the speaker itself. I haven't compared its reception to other pocket radios, so I'll defer comments about reception to other reviews. But the Sangean product information leaflet states: "In true Sangean tradition AM/FM reception is excellent providing clear and static free listening" and "It has excellent reception and audio for its size". The green LED tuning indicator is perfect...it lights up only when you've hit a strong AM or FM station (usually local), it doesn't illuminate for weak or distant stations (unless using an external antenna). The AM/FM selector slide switch has a nice heavy-duty feel I love. I was happy to discover that the radio can stand up in 3 positions: upright (although tippy), on its left side (although it will be partially sitting on the volume knob), and in a reclined position at various angles using the antenna like a tripod leg. The slide-open battery cover is held in place on hinges...so you can't lose it.
There is no 'power on' indicator light...it is simply a dim red marker that becomes visible once you turn up the off/on/volume dial. An LED indicator would've been much more visible, to better help in preventing you from accidentally leaving the radio on. On my unit, the volume dial is poorly graduated; you turn it up quite a bit and nothing, and then some more and the volume suddenly increases from too quiet to too loud and you have to fiddle around in this tiny zone to get the volume right. Sangean's product information sheet says the analog tuning display is "softly lighted" (one of the reasons I chose this model over the Sony ICF-S10MK2) but it is not lighted. Maybe they meant the tuning indicator LED? The ridges on the volume and tuning thumbwheels are too fine to offer much grip...an issue if you frequently re-tune.
+ good sound quality
+ solid build quality
+ long battery life
+ can stand up in 3 different positions
- finicky volume control
- audio distortion at higher volumes
- no 'power on' LED indicator
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and solid!,
S. Schera (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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I love this radio! I understand what some people are saying about the tuning but if you tune carefully you'll get the station. Mostly I leave it set on one station (an AM sports channel in NYC) so I am not tuning into several different stations throughout the day. I like the headphone jack, the sound is very good and it has a very solid feel. You can tell they used good plastic. Overall I put up this review because it seems like this radio is getting a bad rap. I have had two similar radios like this both from Radio Shack, somewhere between 12 and 14 years ago, and this radio blows them away. The battery cap that you can't loose and the sound are reason enough to own it over others like it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want a great-sounding, cheap pocket radio, pick this one,
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I've become a bit of a radio nut recently and own quite a few already, but this is the first review I'm writing for a radio. Why? Because this fantastic little pocket radio deserves a higher rating! It is simply THE best-sounding cheap (under $20) pocket radio out there, bar none.
If you're reading the reviews for this model, you're probably trying to decide between this and the much-loved Sony ICF-S10MK2, which I also own. Don't get me wrong, the Sony is a great little radio, but this Sangean has it beat hands down when it comes to the sound. It's rich, full, very nicely balanced, and sounds like it's coming from a much larger speaker. The Sony, on the other hand, can sound quite tinny.
Moreover, you will get sound in both ears when you use earbuds whereas with the Sony you'll only get sound in one ear, unless you use an adapter. The differences in build quality are also quite apparent - the Sangean definitely looks and feels much more expensive.
The Sony works great if you're mainly into talk radio, in which case the rather tinny sound wouldn't matter as much. However, if you want something on which you will enjoy listening to music for long periods of time as well, spend a little bit more (at the time of this writing, the Sangean is only about $5 more than the Sony) and get the Sangean SR-35.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sound Quality is the Difference,
This review is from: Sangean SR-35 AM/FM Analog Pocket Radio (Electronics)
For its size, the SR-35 has the best sound I've heard in the form factor. I can hardly stand to listen (by speaker) to the other radios I have of the same size including the Sony ICF-S10MK2, Eton 100, Sangean DT-200X, and Grundig G8. The latter two are beloved radios ... but headphone only. At reasonable volumes, the SR-35 sounds like a medium-sized portable radio.
Reception at my location for AM and FM seem quite good although I agree with others remarks that you have to fiddle with the tuning knob back and forth for a quick moment before the AFC lock (FM) seems to kick in. Similar affect on AM. After that, very solid. This would not be the best radio for quickly scanning the whole dial looking for new stations because of this.
Another thing I like about the SR-35 is that the headphone output is quiet (no background hiss). So many radios have a hiss at the headphone jack (that is not apparent by speaker). The Eton 100 is a big offender here.
I recommend the SR-35 if you like the Sony but want a more balanced/mellow sound.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reception, excellent sound & more,
RPB - Houston/TX "RPB" (Houston) - See all my reviews
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The Sangean SR-35 receives from me 4 Stars. Reasons:
Reception - in both AM & FM excellent in my area, at level with "the best of this class" - the Sony ICF-10MK2!
Handling - comfortable, with on/off color indicator, tuning led - however, the station selection knob is to thick for my taste.
Sound: Best in class for speaker. Earphone jack with "stereo" (2 x mono I guess) - Both better than the Sony.
Cost: Pricey - hence about 70% more expensive than the Sony 10MK2 (retails at $ 9.99), that is one star deduction in a competitive World.
Nevertheless, highly recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Insensitive and hard to tune,
This review is from: Sangean SR-35 AM/FM Analog Pocket Radio (Electronics)
The radio is reasonably sensitive if the antenna is extended, but even in a metropolitan area will receive only the strongest stations with the antenna folded down.
Tuning a station is very difficult to impossible. A tiny movement of the tuning knob will cause the radio to jump right across a the desired station. Because of mechanical flimsiness in the tuning mechanism, removing thumb pressure from the tuning knob after tuning a station will cause the radio to jump away from the desired station.
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A hydatidiform mole is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).
See also:
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- Choriocarcinoma (a cancerous form of GTD)
Alternative Names
Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancy
A hydatidiform mole, or molar pregnancy, results from over-production of the tissue that is supposed to develop into the placenta. The placenta normally feeds a fetus during pregnancy. In this condition, the tissues develop into an abnormal growth, called a mass.
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A partial molar pregnancy means there is an abnormal placenta and some fetal development.
In a complete molar pregnancy, there is an abnormal placenta but no fetus.
Both forms are due to problems during fertilization. Potential causes may include defects in the egg, problems within the uterus, or a diet low in protein, animal fat, and vitamin A. Women under age 16 or older than 40 have a higher risk for this condition. You also are more likely to have a molar pregnancy if you have had one in the past.
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Kavanagh JJ, Gershenson DM. Gestational trophoblastic disease: hydatidiform mole, nonmetastatic and metastatic gestational trophoblastic tumor: diagnosis and management. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 35.
Copeland LJ, Landon MB. Malignant diseases and pregnancy. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 45.
Soper J, Creasman WT. Gestational trophoblastic disease. In: DiSaia P, Creasman W, eds. Clinical Gynecologic Oncology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 7.
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Marcell Dareus (DL, Alabama, Jr.) – Arguably this Draft's best combination of speed, size, and power, Dareus is a very serious talent at the next level. Besides his lack of experience at Alabama, Dareus has everything needed to excel in the NFL.
Dareus can play defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense or defensive end in a 3-4, making him a top-priority for the Washington Redskins. Weighing in at over 300 pounds, Dareus can lock-down the run from the end position and he has enough speed to pursue the quarterback.
Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that the Redskins will have a chance to select Dareus, as he has been deemed an almost guaranteed top-five pick. The Bills (No. 3) will take a long look at Dareus, as will Cincinnati (No. 4), Arizona (No. 5), Cleveland (No. 6), San Francisco (No. 7), Tennessee (No. 8), and Dallas (No. 9).
With Albert Haynesworth on the bubble ( rumors have started that he may remain in Washington ) and no real serious threat on the defensive line, Shanahan would almost certainly select Dareus if he somehow fell to No. 10. The front office will also evaluate players who started to come around late in the season like nose tackle Anthony Bryant and defensive end Adam Carriker.
Robert Quinn (DE/LB, North Carolina, Jr.) – During this past season, the North Carolina football program was somewhat forgotten after a majority of the team's best players were suspended following NCAA rule violations. Because a majority of those suspended players were on the defensive side of the ball, people forgot about their talent and watched the team finish the season on a mediocre note.
Quinn lit it up as a sophomore and almost earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors that year. At 6'5, Quinn has a great frame to play defensive end in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4. In the Redskins scheme, Quinn would be a close duplicate to Brian Orakpo on the opposite side.
In the case that Quinn falls to the Redskins at No. 10 ( he's projected to be a top-seven pick ), the team will strongly consider drafting him and he'd come into camp competing with Lorenzo Alexander at the outside linebacker position.
The main question regarding Quinn is his character. After being part of the original group of players that was suspended by the NCAA for receiving improper benefits, Quinn contested the ruling and was able to return to the team. However, NFL scouts have made it clear that they will place a ton of emphasis on Quinn's interviews and they will certainly not forget about the suspension or noise in Chapel Hill.
From a positional standpoint, two primary questions regarding Quinn are his size and ability to cover. At North Carolina, Quinn played right defensive end and very rarely dropped into coverage. Weighing in at around 275 pounds, many teams would like Quinn to bulk-up if he were to play defensive end. In the Redskins scheme, Quinn would need to learn coverage packages, improve his instincts, and get used to playing on the left side ( assuming Orakpo stays on the right ).
Patrick Peterson (CB, Louisiana State, Jr.) – Peterson is arguably the best player out of any position in this year's NFL Draft. Not only is he the best lockdown corner in college football, Peterson is also a superb and threatening return man.
Like most offenses do when facing a shutdown corner, Peterson was often avoided by quarterbacks due to the blanket he formed on anyone he lined up against. Peterson's speed is top-notch, his size (6'1) is outstanding for a corner, and he appears to be born with every football instinct imaginable for his position.
Looking back on Shanahan's draft history, I wouldn't count out Peterson as the Redskins No. 10 pick. With Carlos Rogers turning 30 this season and DeAngelo Hall not really being the shutdown corner that a secondary desires, Peterson would fill an immediate hole on the Redskins defense.
Like many of the top defensive prospects in this draft, Peterson looks to be long gone by the time the Redskins hit the clock. Peterson could go as high as No. 2 to Denver and I can't see him falling past Dallas at No. 9. But, one can wish and if he falls to Shanahan at No. 10, consider Peterson a lock for the burgundy and gold.
Prince Amukamara (CB, Nebraska, Sr.) – The reigning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year is another outstanding secondary prospect that will probably not fall to the Redskins at No. 10, but he's definitely high on the team's Big Board.
Amukamara had a relatively quiet senior season but the Nebraska defense was lights out, in large part because of Amukamara's presence. Similar to Peterson in size (6'1) and dominance, Amukamara is extremely athletic and he really came on the scene as a junior ( he wasn't given much playing time as an underclassman ).
Going into the Combine, Amukamara and Peterson will battle for the title of the Draft's top cornerback prospect and it's due to be a close race. Peterson does offer returning abilities that Amukamara doesn't and the LSU junior appears to get the edge in terms of natural instincts.
Assuming that Peterson is off the board and somehow both San Francisco and Dallas pass on him, the Redskins will strongly consider taking Amukamara for the same reasons listed in the above-listed Peterson detail. Amukamara would create an interesting competition in camp and he would definitely see the field often in his rookie season.
Akeem Ayers (LB, UCLA, Jr.) – Finally, a defensive prospect with a real chance of falling to the Redskins at No. 10. Ayers is one of the most versatile defensive players in this Draft and Shanahan should already be in love with this kid.
Ayers has a great body (6'4, 255) and naturally plays the outside linebacker position. Thanks to his freakish athletic ability and superb football knowledge, Ayers can also blitz off the end with a hand in the ground or play the inside linebacker position in a 3-4 scheme.
Going into his junior year at UCLA, Ayers was the only returning starter within the team's defensive front seven. Ayers was a do-it-all player that ended the season with tackles-for-loss, sacks, and interceptions.
After redshirting in 2007 and seeing limited action in 2008, my main concern is Ayers experience. Although he appears to have that natural feel, there were games throughout the season where Ayers seemed to become absent. However, NFL scouts are very impressed with Ayers ability and many coaches believe that he has so much more to learn with good coaching.
The Redskins have a solid shot at landing Ayers in this Draft and he'd have a real opportunity to play a bunch of downs in his rookie season. Because of his ability to play so many positions, defensive coordinator Jim Haslett could plug Ayers into different packages at different positions. This would be a pick that Redskins Nation could get excited about.
Ryan Kerrigan (DE, Purdue, Sr.) – From what I've read, almost every NFL scout is intrigued by Kerrigan and his potential at the next level. With great size at 6'4 and 263 pounds, Kerrigan has the potential to play outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme or defensive end in either the 4-3 or 3-4.
By the time the Redskins hit the clock with the No. 10 pick, I would assume that Kerrigan has already impressed teams with his Combine workout and his interviews. Kerrigan is a very coachable player with an amazing motor and strength. Throughout his collegiate career, Kerrigan has developed some impressive pass-rushing moves that really helped to get through offensive lines.
Blessed with a great combination of speed and strength, Kerrigan isn't exactly the superb athlete that you may find with other defensive prospects. Not that I'm bashing the guy or saying he's just a body on the line, but this wouldn't be the first time that a team questions the transition from a Big Ten athlete to an NFL athlete.
At this point, you may see Kerrigan's name as a mid-first-rounder. But after a predicted solid performance at the Combine and consistent rave of character, I think Kerrigan makes his way into the top-10 without problem. If Dallas decides to pass on a cornerback, Kerrigan will be a player they'd focus on. In a Redskins uniform, Kerrigan would see the field often in his rookie season but he seems to have a bit of learning/growing to do.
Von Miller (OLB, Texas A&M, Sr.) – At this point, Miller appears to be an attainable prospect for the Redskins at No. 10, but that could certainly change before April.
Miller is an explosive pass-rusher that showed the ability to be a game-changer in college. He first came into his own as a junior at College Station and Miller decided to return for a senior season in order to prove his worth. At 6'3, 240 pounds, Miller has a nice NFL-ready frame with good speed and the ability to drop back into coverage.
One of Miller's greatest strengths is his experience and the fact that he played the outside linebacker position for a 3-4 defense at Texas A&M. Typically, college defenses won't run a 3-4 but the Aggies do and Miller blossomed.
If Miller falls past the Cowboys at No. 9, the Redskins may look to put Miller on the opposite side of Orakpo and form one of hell of a pass-rush. Because of his experience in the 3-4 defense, Miller could battle with Lorenzo Alexander as the starting left outside linebacker for the Redskins in just his rookie season. My only question with Miller is his injury history, but scouts do not feel it's that big of a deal.
Stephen Paea (DT, Oregon State, Sr.) – This young man is one of the more interesting prospects in this year's Draft. Paea is a big force to deal with on the defensive line but he seems to possess more raw talent than actual football talent.
Paea has only six years of football experience but he has been an athlete since his days as a rugby player in his hometown of Tonga. Paea is extremely strong and has a great burst off the line that is likely most effective in a 4-3 scheme.
The Redskins will remain committed to their newly adopted 3-4 defensive scheme and the main question regarding Paea will be whether or not he can play the nose tackle position. From a personal standpoint, I think Paea is solely a 4-3 defensive tackle and that Anthony Bryant is a better prospect for the team's nose tackle position.
My guess would be that Paea's workouts propel him a little higher than where he should actually be selected but there's no denying his burst and entertainment value. In my opinion, Paea would face a learning curve at the next level and the Redskins probably won't be convinced with the young man's ability to play in the 3-4. A fun name nonetheless.
Cameron Jordan (DL, California, Sr.) – After, what I assume to be, impressive workouts and more detailed scouting, Jordan may be one of the quickest risers on this year's draft boards.
Jordan has spent much of his collegiate career under the radar but it's hard to deny him a first-round selection come April. As an underclassman at Cal, Jordan showed tons of potential and an unreachable ceiling. He progressed throughout his time in college and his experience coming into this draft is extremely valuable.
Like Von Miller at Texas A&M, Jordan has experience playing the defensive end position in the 3-4, the defensive scheme ran at Cal. Jordan has great athleticism coming off the end and his presence alone has helped a normally inconsistent Cal team. Showing an awesome ability to use his hands in shedding pass-blockers and a physicality that is rarely seen amongst college athletes, Jordan is a guy that could really shock people in the NFL.
Cameron Jordan, barring a 4.2 forty-yard-dash at the Combine, is a prospect that the Redskins will have a clean shot at with the No. 10 pick. The Dallas Cowboys will look at Jordan with the No. 9 pick but he actually seems like a better fit in Washington. In terms of immediate contribution, I think Jordan will need a little time to learn the NFL game but his experience in the 3-4 defense will help to speed that up.
Brandon Harris (CB, Miami, Jr.) – After Peterson and Amukamara, there is a young man named Brandon Harris that really seems to be going unnoticed as of late. After originally leaning towards heading back to Miami for his senior season, Harris decided to forgo and enter this Draft as the clear No. 3 corner.
Miami wasted no time with Harris, as he was thrown to the wolves in his freshman season. As games were played and Harris gained experience at the cornerback position, it was clear to see that he had all the tools and potential to become a solid corner at the NFL level.
Harris has blazing speed that is unlikely to be surpassed by opposing receivers and he has gained a toughness over the years that comes with a respectful side of attitude. Looking back on Harris' numbers, one may not be sold on the fact that he's a first-round pick. However, because of what you see on tape and the physical attributes he has, Harris is a very good prospect in this Draft and deserving of a top-20 selection.
If Harris blows away his Pro Day and posts great numbers at the Combine, he could very well make his way into the top-13 picks. With Peterson and Amukamara likely off the board by the time the Redskins select at No. 10, Harris could find his way to Ashburn. Shanahan likes cornerbacks and he knows how important they are for a defense. Harris would need some time to learn the game before taking the field, as a coach would not want to burn him out by making him solely rely on his speed and athleticism to cover opposing receivers.
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A Review of Larry Schechter's Winning Fantasy Baseball
Like many fantasy baseball players, my first exposure to fantasy baseball came when I stumbled across "Rotisserie League Baseball" at the mall bookstore. Ten minutes later, I knew I had to buy this wonderful book and figure out how to play this game. Ten hours later, I was plotting how I'd con the guys I talked baseball with in my study hall into playing in a league with me. The game itself sounded great, but it was the book's witty and irreverent sense of fun that won me over forever.
However, while the original book was filled with great writing and jokes, it was lacking a coherent message when it came to strategy or tactics. While this deficit has been remedied over the years through many terrific web sites and expert advice, fantasy baseball has never had a definitive how to manual to guide enthusiasts through the competitive landscape of what Rotisserie League Baseball called "the greatest game for baseball fans since baseball."
The latest entrant into the fantasy baseball how to book arena is Larry Schechter. Schechter needs no introduction if you have even a basic knowledge of the fantasy baseball arena. He has won the title in the Tout Wars expert competition six times, and if Rotisserie-style fantasy sports aren't your thing, Schechter has also won the CDM Sports salary-cap league twice. I have competed against Schechter twice and have watched him purchase teams in auction-style leagues on three other occasions. It is a grand understatement to say that Schechter knows what he is doing.
Schechter's how to guide does what few before it have done. It provides a cohesive, coherent, and logical blueprint that will help the novice as much as it will help the intermediate and more advanced fantasy players. The advice in Winning Fantasy Baseball is concise and to the point, and eschews long-winded theory in favor of targeted guidance for every facet of the game.
The first two chapters of Winning Fantasy Baseball are geared toward beginners. They explain the origins of the fantasy game as well as the various game formats you can choose from, but do not cover any new ground. The meat of the book starts in Chapter 3, where Schechter starts talking about general strategies for auction and draft formats. Here, Schechter drives home a simple point: there is no winning strategy beyond ensuring that you obtain the best value you possibly can at your auction or draft that suits your format. Schechter breaks down the mythology of other "systems" (e.g.: "I employed a Stars and Scrubs approach") and explains why pigeonholing yourself in an auction with a specific philosophy is a losing proposition.
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Jon KK
Seems like an excellent overview of an intriguing book. Thanks Mike.
Dec 27, 2013 05:01 AM
Good article, but I've been playing fantasy for a good ten years and have never heard of Mr. Larry Schechter. I would argue that an introduction to him is still needed at this point. Household name, he is not.
Dec 27, 2013 07:42 AM
Brad Clark
Thanks for the review, looks like something just got added to my Winter reading list.
Dec 27, 2013 11:30 AM
Andy Cochrane
Anyone who listens to or reads anything related to fantasy baseball should have heard of Larry.
Dec 28, 2013 07:10 AM
$20 for a fantasy baseball strategy book is crazy.
Dec 28, 2013 08:49 AM
Unlike Mike, I found more than one gem in the mixed-league chapter, which I think is the best chapter in the book. His method of pricing players using mono-league prices, with tiered changes to those prices, makes great sense and explained my own experiences. He also has great practical advice on whom to nominate in the middle rounds of mixed-league auctions to drain money from those who don't understand the effect of mixed-league bidding on mediocre mono-league priced players.
Dec 28, 2013 19:35 PM
Mike Gianella
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There was a lot of good stuff in the mixed league chapter, and I enjoyed the mixed league pricing/mono pricing translation a great deal. However, I didn't consider it as groundbreaking as the position scarcity information, as I've seen models with some similarities to Schechter's model elsewhere.
Dec 28, 2013 21:50 PM
Mike, thanks for reviewing the book. I have a couple of comments...
Dec 28, 2013 21:58 PM
Mike Gianella
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Thanks for weighing in.
Dec 28, 2013 22:10 PM
Matt Commins
Great write up Mike! I pre ordered the book and when I received the book I read it in one sitting. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to perform better in their leagues. When I go to my NFBC live auction draft I'm curious to see how many people have read this book.
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