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Dwayne Bowe eyes more TDs in 2015
CLEVELAND -- Dwayne Bowe wants to go from zero to 15.
Touchdowns, that is.
Bowe isn't making numerical guarantees, but he knows this: Signing a two-year deal with the Browns sparks plans of "going back to the Dwayne Bowe of 2010," he said.
Bowe scored 15 touchdowns in that breakout 2010 season, which landed him a $56 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Bowe has scored 13 touchdowns in the four years since, including zero last season, when the Chiefs did not throw a touchdown pass to a single wideout.
Kansas City cut Bowe on March 12.
"I have a chance to revitalize myself," Bowe, 30, told ESPN.com via telephone Tuesday. "Just sit back and watch."
The Browns signed Bowe to a two-year, $12.5-million contract worth $9 million guaranteed, despite a push from the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team Bowe confirmed was interested.
Bowe's visit to Cleveland in mid-March was a bit nostalgic. He watched Chiefs game video with Browns general manager Ray Farmer, who was Kansas City's director of pro personnel from 2006 through 2012. Farmer showed Bowe several ways the Browns can play him, "just utilizing me more" downfield, Bowe said.
"Him knowing what I can do, seeing me in practice, making crazy plays, splitting the safeties, he knows I still can do that," Bowe said. "I couldn't showcase that last year. He was pulling up old plays, saying, 'We are going to use you just like that.' Moving around, going on motion, trying to hit the deep ball, trying to break plays."
Bowe has four years of at least 70 catches and three with at least a 1,000 yards but hasn't topped 801 yards since 2012. Pro Football Focus credits Bowe with 31 drops in the last four years.
Did Browns offense improve with Jordan Cameron, Miles Austin gone?
CLEVELAND -- Miles Austin signing a one-year deal with the Eagles symbolizes the Browns' slight offensive overhaul of playmakers.
Approaching free agency, Austin seemed like a reasonable re-sign for the Browns. He wouldn't command major money, and he's dependable on third down. But the signing of Brian Hartline made Austin expendable. They have similar skill sets and are not burners but reliable possession guys.
If that's a wash, the bigger issue is the lack of a replacement for Jordan Cameron, who signed a two-year deal with Miami. The Browns' whole approach to tight end has been murky. They targeted Charles Clay but Buffalo outbid everyone. Then they offered Cameron a contract in what seemed like a desperation move.
Now Dwayne Bowe slides into a prime playmaking spot. So, for the sake of argument, let's say the Browns directly replaced the Austin/Cameron combo with Bowe/Hartline. This isn't specific to positions, but under a broader pass-catcher category.
Let's see what comes and goes, based on a two-season, unscientific sample size:
*Coming: Bowe (30 games, 117 catches, 1,427 yards, 12.2 ypc, 5 TDs), Hartline (32 games, 115 catches, 1,490 yards, 12.9 ypc, 6 TDs)
*Going: Cameron (25 games, 104 catches, 1,341 yards, 12.9 ypc, 9 TDs), Austin (23 games, 71 catches, 812 yards, 11.4 ypc, 2 TDs)
Cameron and Austin both have missed games due to injury, so here's the breakdown of the average per-game production.
*Bowe/Hartline: Combined 7.48 catches, 94 yards and 0.35 TDs per game
*Cameron/Austin: Combined 7.29 catches, 89.7 yards and 0.45 TDs per game
And, of course, the total numbers:
*Coming: 232 catches, 2,917 yards, 11 TDs
*Going: 175 catches, 2,153 yards, 11 TDs
*Difference: 57 catches, 764 yards.
ANALYSIS: When Cameron and Austin are healthy, they pose a more potent scoring threat, but the Browns get slightly more in receptions and yardage with Bowe and Hartline. Not sure, as it stands, the Browns offense got much better -- maybe slightly, if Bowe and Hartline can recapture their 1,000-yard past. The tight end need is glaring, and options are bleak. The Browns can comb the second-tier free agents or rely on the draft, which isn't considered strong for tight ends.
Here's where the potential payoff comes: The Browns need either Bowe or Hartline to become legitimate red-zone threats. Hartline already has expressed the desire for this. Travis Benjamin led the Browns receivers with three touchdowns a year ago. If one of these two players changes that trend, this swap can be a success.
NFL Nation TV gets scandalous?
Join us today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) for NFL Nation TV's Spreecast 50 as we catch you up on the latest in free agency and offseason storylines, including the San Francisco 49ers cutting Jonathan Martin and bringing in a bevy of veterans for visits and the Atlanta Falcons getting fined $350,000 and losing a draft pick for piping in noise to the Georgia Dome during games.
Host Paul Gutierrez (49ers reporter) and co-hosts Coley Harvey (Cincinnati Bengals reporter) and Mike Wells (Indianapolis Colts reporter) will be joined by four other NFL Nation reporters throughout the expanded show.
Jeremy Fowler (Cleveland Browns reporter) will give us the latest on Browns general manager Ray Farmer's four-game suspension and what it means for the franchise, as well as provide an update on Johnny Manziel's rehab stint.
Paul Kuharsky (Tennessee Titans reporter) will update us on the Titans' thoughts on what to with the No. 2 overall draft pick, and if quarterback Marcus Mariota might be their No. 1 target now.
Meanwhile, Harvey and Wells will chime in with a co-Main Event to discuss lame duck coaches, from Marvin Lewis to Chuck Pagano.
The other co-Main Event features Rich Cimini (New York Jets reporter) and Mike Reiss (New England Patriots reporter) as they discuss the latest hissing match and tampering charges flying from the East Coast.
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Todd McShay has Browns going OL/DL in first round
Todd McShay's latest mock draft adds nearly 700 pounds to the Cleveland Browns' roster.
McShay has Cleveland selecting 339-pound Washington nose tackle Danny Shelton at No. 12 overall and 329-pound offensive tackle Ereck Flowers at 19.
If Shelton falls to 12, the Browns' personnel brass will celebrate with awkward, middle-aged fist pumps. Guessing the Bears (7) and Giants (9) don't let that happen. Shelton is visiting with the Browns privately.
The Browns can't address quarterback with the way this mock draft plays out (he puts Marcus Mariota at No. 2 to Tennessee), so the team can fill two of their biggest needs this way, McShay said.
"Shelton is the No. 9 player on our board, so he's a value here, and there are good receiver and right tackle prospects to be had with the Brown's No. 19 pick," writes McShay, who adds Shelton can be a "dominant force against the run and a double-team magnet in the middle of Cleveland's defensive front" if consistent.
McShay makes a ton of sense here. If Shelton is available, the Browns won't hesitate.
As for Flowers, McShay writes he's got a massive frame and is effective as both a run-blocker and pass-protector.
Drafting an offensive tackle is not an indictment of right tackle Mitchell Schwartz, but a team feeding one of the positions it values most while planning for future roster maneuvering. Schwartz is a free agent after 2015. Alex Mack can opt out of his contract after a year. Joe Thomas has played eight years and can't go forever. The signing of a high-upside tackle who can sit for a year if necessary isn't so bad. Plus, the mid-to-late-round depth at tackle might not be as good as, say, receiver.
McShay's scenario leaves the Browns thin at outside pass-rusher, a position with several elite players in the first round. But a DL/OL combo is a safe play should Shelton be available. He's the catalyst for this arrangement.
The Browns have plans to move former first-round pick Phil Taylor to nose tackle. He's in a contract year. Taylor has enough versatility to move outside if Shelton is an immediate contributor.
Browns' text investigation: Ray Farmer's aftermath
CLEVELAND -- Crowd noise doesn't hurt feelings. Text messages do.
The NFL's investigation into the Browns' game day smartphone communication was never about a suspension or even a loss of a draft pick.
Not entirely, anyway.
That the league had to discuss the general manager's inbox over something that seems so trivial has implications beyond league guidelines.
Ray Farmer had done damage in his own building, without the long-term track record to mask the problem. Farmer has done some good things -- particularly by filling several needs in last year's free agency and in parts of the draft -- but he's known for two struggling first-round picks and this investigation until proven otherwise.
Regaining the trust of other Browns' officials has been and should be a crucial component for the second-year general manager's job performance evaluation. Whether Farmer sent one text or 200 won't change the league-wide assumptions, fair or not, that he questioned jobs, embarrassed counterparts and exacerbated the well-worn dysfunction storyline in Cleveland.
For good measure, Farmer might even issue a "So ... we're cool, right?" to his staffers before disappearing on a four-game suspension.
This is a chance for the Browns to follow through on their word, to show over time this isn't as messy as it seems.
Farmer must get out of his own way.
Maybe things are all good now. Browns officials have stood by Farmer, who was contrite at the NFL combine. Coach Mike Pettine says he's "very comfortable" in his relationship with Farmer, sees football in the same way as him and both parties moved on from the mistake. Owner Jimmy Haslam calls Farmer an "exceptional human being" who is remorseful for his error.
But Pettine, in particular, had reason to fume when he first found out. Many successful NFL teams have a common thread -- a GM and head coach who respect each other.
Without that, Farmer and Pettine have no chance. Both say the respect is healthy. Whether they keep a united front during potential rough stretches of the season will determine just how healthy.
Advice for Farmer: Don't sit in the owner's box during games in 2015. It undermines your coach.
Soft sanctions help Browns move on from tough offseason
CLEVELAND -- The waiting -- and the embarrassment -- might have been the hardest part.
The Cleveland Browns can easily navigate the four-game suspension to general manager Ray Farmer, especially since the punishment involves no loss of draft picks.
Forget a hammer-drop. The league is using a chisel on the Browns, who have been under investigation since early January over Farmer's improper text messages during games. For nearly three months, the Browns have handled new assistant coaching hires, free-agency plans and NFL draft scouting under this cloud. These are not extraordinary tasks, but they can be complicated when sanctions loom.
With 10 draft picks still intact for 2015, the suspension for Farmer is far from crippling. Farmer's texts probably did not help the team gain a competitive advantage, but they clearly broke the rules.
Yet Atlanta lost a 2015 fifth-round draft pick over piping in artificial crowd noise.
The bigger internal challenge for the Browns is this: Will the ruling exacerbate an already brutal offseason or serve as a clean break?
The Browns clearly would prefer the latter.
An avalanche of issues, beginning with Kyle Shanahan's departure and fueled by Josh Gordon's suspension, among other concerns, gave power to the "same old Browns" crowd. The Browns seem desperate to change that storyline, but questions remain as to whether they really know how to do so.
They could prove they do by using the heavy load of picks to pump out a productive draft class: Not being duped into any bad trades; getting the players they want; staying relatively low-key. Then have Farmer sit out for a few plays.
The NFL was served best by asking Farmer to take time off during the season. That way, the punishment hits Farmer where it hurts, but isn't so mean-spirited as to remove him from the draft room in April.
The Browns probably have some good stories to tell. They have players they like, especially on defense. Offseason workouts breed optimism. They'll soon welcome back quarterback Johnny Manziel.
It seemed like everything was on hold while the team waited for the NFL's ruling.
The Browns now have reasons to feel more relieved than handcuffed.
Browns GM suspended four games
Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer has been suspended without pay for the first four games of next season for sending texts to personnel during games in 2014 and the team was fined $250,000, the NFL announced Monday.
The Browns, however, did not forfeit any draft picks in the punishment, which was announced by NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent.
Farmer's suspension starts on the midnight of the Sunday before the Browns' Week 1 game and ends immediately after the team's Week 4 game. During his suspension, Farmer can't be involved in any team matters and is not permitted to be at the team's facilities or games.
"There was no evidence in the NFL's review that Browns ownership or any other team executives had knowledge of the prohibited conduct. Once the violation was discovered, Browns management implemented new processes to ensure future compliance," the NFL said in its statement.
Farmer admitted to texting during games in violation of the league's electronic device policy. Farmer has not revealed whom he texted, but sources and reports have said the texts went to an assistant coach and an unnamed team representative on the sideline and that the texts dealt with in-game strategy and use of personnel.
"I respect the league's decision and understand that there are consequences for my actions,'' Farmer said in a statement released by the Browns. "Accountability is integral to what we are trying to build, and as a leader, I need to set the right example. I made a mistake and apologize to Jimmy Haslam, [coach] Mike Pettine, our entire organization and our fans for the ramifications. Learning is a big part of who I am, and I will certainly be better from this situation.''
Farmer sent text messages throughout most of the season, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com. The texts took place during multiple games and continued at least until quarterback Johnny Manziel
Browns' QB chase slowing; time to brace for Johnny Manziel-Josh McCown combo
CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns fans and media have expended months of offseason energy on the team's search for a quarterback who can exorcise the numbing streak of 22 starters since 1999. Sam Bradford. Marcus Mariota. Nick Foles. They must be vetted, pursued, contractually rewarded.
That chase might be dead.
Grieve if you must.
Anything is possible, but it still comes back to this with the Browns' quarterback situation: Giving Josh McCown $6.25 million guaranteed on a three-year deal would have been unlikely had the team felt the chances of trading for Bradford or Mariota were good.
They vetted the other options before closing on McCown.
Even if the Browns offered Eagles coach Chip Kelly the 19th overall pick for Sam Bradford -- like they reportedly did to the Rams when Bradford was still there -- Kelly would need much more than picks 19 and 20 to move into Mariota's range. Not sure why he would want to do that unless Cleveland would part with the 12th overall pick, which is too steep for the injured quarterback.
The Browns' top two quarterbacks in training camp could very well be -- as it seemed all along -- McCown and Johnny Manziel.
Even Browns center Alex Mack knows that.
"It's going to be a quarterback battle," Mack said. "Josh McCown's coming in. I think Johnny Manziel's going to be back, and we will see how Johnny does."
Not the most attractive option, but the most likely.
The Browns could prove that wrong with an aggressive trade play in April. But when GM Ray Farmer talked up his current crop of quarterbacks when speaking to the media at last week's owners meetings, he sounded like a guy who knows he has no choice.
If nothing changes, what exactly will the Browns get from a McCown-Manziel combo?
- Expect McCown to enter training camp as the first-string quarterback: McCown will be the safe play unless proved otherwise. The Browns had two offseason quarterback plans: one with Manziel, one without him. McCown has started 49 NFL games since 2003 and is being paid slightly above backup money, roughly $14 million over three years, with the chance to earn an extra $6 million in incentives. Based on that payout and McCown's experience, the job is his to lose.
- The Browns could keep the starting job open early in training camp: The Browns could treat this training camp like the last, deciding on a two-quarterback race after the second preseason game. This gives Manziel the chance to assuage his 2014 ills with a more productive training camp while trying to minimize the pressure he faced as a rookie.
- Don't expect the Chicago Bears McCown or the Tampa Bay Bucs McCown, but something in between: McCown had everything working in 2013 after throwing for 13 touchdowns and one interception -- including four Pro Bowl-caliber playmakers to get the ball. He won't have that luxury in Cleveland. But he also won't be as bad as his 1-10 record in Tampa suggests. McCown battled a thumb injury, shaky offensive line play and the abrupt departure of offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford. Expect numbers in line with McCown's career -- 59 percent passer, slightly above a 1-1 touchdown/interception ratio.
- Manziel will come back refreshed and focused, but the on-field concerns remain: By all accounts, Manziel is taking his two-month treatment stint seriously. He could come back as a different guy. That will help him. But that doesn't solve a few on-field concerns, including accuracy and his escapability, which was supposed to be a strength. The Browns had to cobble together a late-season plan for Manziel that backfired, but this time new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo can try to figure out which plays work best for Manziel.
- Connor Shaw will have the inside track on the third-string job unless a draft pick makes a move: The Browns brought in Thad Lewis for competition but they like Shaw, who doesn't have a huge arm but showed savvy and toughness in a Week 17 near-win at Baltimore. Drafting a second-tier quarterback such as Bryce Petty or Garrett Grayson would fuel competition.
Browns not on early list of Marcus Mariota pre-draft visits
Names of teams getting some private time with Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota have begun to trickle out, via NFL Network's Albert Breer and others.
The Bucs, Redskins and Jets reportedly are on the board with a Mariota one-on-one, with Tennessee already having worked out Mariota after his pro day. If you're counting at home, those teams comprise four of the top six picks. The Chargers also are reportedly involved.
The Browns' predicament -- two first-round picks and the ritualistic quarterback concerns -- will fuel interest in how much digging is necessary on the player considered by most analysts as the draft's second-best quarterback.
But here are a few reasons why the Browns might not need or get a visit with Mariota.
- Mariota's relationship with QBs coach Kevin O'Connell: O'Connell privately tutored Mariota before and even after taking the Browns job. He orchestrated Mariota's pro day throwing sequence. He knows Mariota better than most. The Browns can lean on that insight, cutting out the proverbial middle man on get-to-know-you sessions.
- Can't invite every quarterback to Berea: Teams only get 30 in-house visits for interviews/physicals. With hundreds of intriguing prospects, including several quarterbacks outside the first-round projections, the Browns must be judicious with those visits. Plus, if they have good intel on Mariota already, they can save the reservations for other prospects.
- Mariota's selective process: With this high profile a prospect, Mariota will meet with teams he either wants to be drafted by or feels holds a good chance in drafting him. It's not a speed-dating round. There's strategy involved. Maybe Mariota's camp feels Cleveland is out of range.The key question is simple: Do the Browns love Mariota? If they like him, no need to schedule a visit. You can consider him if he starts to fall past the Jets at No. 6. If you love him? Glean as much as you can.
Browns' best plan to combat AFC North QBs: Pick them off
What's the old saying, if you don't have a quarterback, stop the teams that do?
That's not it, but it might as well apply to the Cleveland Browns, whose signing of Tramon Williams reminds that the team is stockpiling defensive backs to combat three opposing divisional teams with a combined 22 years of quarterback stability, a stark contrast to the Browns' 22 starting quarterbacks since 1999.
Earlier Friday, NFL Nation highlighted how much of a premium the Browns place on the defensive backfield -- 26.6 percent of the team's 2015 salary owed, a number that could mushroom if safety Tashaun Gipson gets a long-term extension. Joe Haden, Williams and Donte Whitner will get a combined $27.5 million in average yearly earnings over the course of their deals. The team invested a first-round pick in corner Justin Gilbert, a fourth-rounder on Pierre Desir and undrafted rookie K'Waun Williams started games in the slot.
It's fairly easy to figure out why the Browns would enact this strategy -- facing Ben Roethlisberger or Joe Flacco four times a year and, yes, Andy Dalton twice (Dalton is not in the class of his AFC North peers but is an established four-year starter).
The Browns gave up a league-worst 141.6 rushing yards last year, but they offset that issue with a top-10 passing defense that helped the Browns rank first in the league in takeaways.
Whether Josh McCown or Johnny Manziel or [insert draft pick here] start for the Browns at quarterback, the team will keep loading up on defensive backs to soften the offensive blow.
Consider the Browns' performance last year against AFC North quarterbacks:
Roethlisberger: 44-of-76, 593 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions
Flacco: 41-of-67, 529 yards, three touchdowns, one interception
Dalton: 24-of-57, 203 yards, zero touchdowns, four interceptions
Total: 109-of-200 (54.5 percent), 1,325 yards (220.8 per game), five touchdowns, seven interceptions
Conclusion: The Browns won two division games last year and will need another solid performance from the defensive backfield to get two or more in 2015. With quarterback still an uneasy position, secondary is arguably the biggest part of the Browns' identity.
Cleveland Browns money trail shows premium on DBs, OLs
One of the best ways to crystallize a general manager's priorities is through his spending. Where teams invest the most money can help illustrate where they believe games will be won or lost. Yes, some numbers can be skewed (many franchise cornerstones are still on cheap rookie deals, for example).
For the Browns, however, it's become clear Ray Farmer and coach Mike Pettine believe the defensive backfield and offensive line are the two money positions. The signing of cornerback Tramon Williams to a deal worth roughly $7 million per season affirms that position. The Browns have one of the league's best (and highest-paid) corners in Joe Haden and several promising young corners but still targeted Williams, a productive and durable corner who just turned 32.
Many teams invest heavily in corner and offensive line, but not many do so as aggressively as Cleveland.
- Cleveland is one of three NFL teams paying more than one cornerback an average of $7 million a year. The Jets have Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie, with Buster Skrine close behind in the $6.25-million range, and the Broncos have the Aqib Talib-Chris Harris combo.
- The Browns and Seahawks are the only NFL teams paying three defensive backs an average of $7 million or more per year. The Browns signed Donte Whitner to a four-year, $ 28-million contract last offseason.
- The Browns dedicate 26.6 percent ($35.42 million) of the current payroll of $137.6 million to the defensive backfield, according to ESPN's Roster Management System.
- The Browns dedicate 45.6 percent ($62.71 million) of their payroll to defensive backs and offensive linemen.
- The Browns are one of two teams paying both a left tackle (Joe Thomas) and a center (Alex Mack) at least $8 million a year. The Jets do the same with tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and center Nick Mangold.
- The Browns owe 42.3 percent of their 2015 money to seven players, including signing-bonus proration – CB Haden ($11.7 million), OT Thomas ($10.2 million), LB Paul Kruger ($8.2 million), C Mack ($8 million), DE Desmond Bryant ($7 million), S Whitner ($6.75 million), CB Williams ($6.5 million). Five of those players are on defense.
- The Browns' highest-paid skill player in 2015 (Andrew Hawkins, $5 million) ranks 10th on the team.
The addition of Dwayne Bowe (due roughly $4.5 million after proration) tilts the overall receiver number to $16.17 million, or 11.7 percent of the team's 2015 salary pool. But Farmer hasn't exactly dispelled the notion that he doesn't place a premium on skill players. The team's quarterbacks, running backs, wideouts and tight ends combine for $28.42 million, or 20.6 percent.
Cleveland Browns get 'D' free agency grade from ESPN insiders
ESPN Insider's free agency grades came in today, and the Cleveland Browns did not meet the minimum requirements to stay eligible.
Written by Mike Sando and with analytical help from Bill Polian, Field Yates, Matt Williamson and Louis Riddick, the Insider piece graded all 32 teams on their free agency performance since the new league year opened March 10.
While Polian gave the Browns an incomplete grade, Williamson gives the Browns the "worst grade you possibly can give."
The Browns have signed five potential starters -- cornerback Tramon Williams, wide receivers Dwayne Bowe and Brian Hartline, defensive tackle Randy Starks, quarterback Josh McCown -- but didn't corner the market on true game-breakers. The Browns let several key free agents walk, including corner Buster Skrine and tight end Jordan Cameron.
While Yates considers the Williams and Starks pickups as "smart signings," Riddick said the Browns made moves without a clear-cut purpose, and Williamson was even harsher: "I just do not think anyone wants to play for the Browns. They are the new Raiders."
That's cold -- and might be slightly true. To be sure, money talks in most cases, and the Browns were decidedly frugal this time around, despite entering free agency with $40-plus-million in cap space. But it's fair to wonder whether the Browns' perceived dysfunction this offseason and turnstile of starting quarterbacks makes free agents think twice about Cleveland. Want me to sign? That will cost you double. The text investigation doesn't help. Which free agent would want their name in Ray Farmer's inbox?
Cleveland's message seemed clear: We like our roster and want to build through the draft, using free agency as supplemental income. That's fine. That plan can work. But the Browns also don't have the cachet of inactive free agency teams such as the Packers, Patriots and Ravens, who all have an established quarterback. The Browns entered free agency with a few needs and did not address all of them. With all respect to Jim Dray or Gary Barnidge, there's not a starting tight end on the roster.
That said, some of these signings are solid, particularly Williams, Starks and Bowe, who isn't an elite No. 1 but is an upgrade for this team. McCown is the classic bridge guy. He's done well in the past. Can't fault the team for signing him.
I've been told the Browns had set their sights on collecting several compensatory picks in 2016 in exchange for the in-house free agents lost. That played a role in the Browns' player evaluation. Four of the Browns' five biggest signings were recently released players, meaning they don't count against the team's compensatory formula.
As for receiver, Jeremy Maclin was the only top-shelf wideout available on the open market. The rest were locked up by their respective teams. Their genuine options at receiver were limited at best.
Now, pass-rusher? They could have helped their cause with more aggressive plays.
Giving the Browns a D is particularly harsh, but it's hard to give them an A or B based on the moves made, and the cap space available.
Browns center Alex Mack on cautious rehab plan
CLEVELAND – Alex Mack stands tall inside the Browns' weight room on a dreary March day, wearing team workout gear and sporting a thick beard. He's ditched the crutches and the wheeled cart he once used to support a shattered left fibula.
He's looking like a 6-foot-4, 311-pound Pro Bowl center again. And he's excited to talk about football again, bringing up unprompted his love for when a play is "executed correctly, touchdown" -- a fitting comment for the savvy orchestrator of an offensive line, whose presence was sorely missed in 2014.
That joy wasn't there for the 11 weeks Mack spent on injured reserve after breaking his leg against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. The more he got involved in team meetings and walkthroughs, the more sobering his reality became.
"I couldn't walk out there and stand next to the guys. I had to wheel out there on a little cart," Mack said. "They didn't necessarily need my support -- they'd rather have me protecting the passer. That was tough."
Mack is slowly regaining his form.
The center will participate in the Browns' offseason workouts, though to what extent is still being worked out. Mack acknowledged it's possible he won't go full-on during team OTAs, but that's not because of a setback. Mack and the training staff plan to be overly cautious because the goal is a fully healthy return for Week 1 in September. The Browns' rushing offense dipped from 146.4 rushing yards per game with Mack to 90.5 without him.
Helping cope with a rigorous rehab was a series of offseason trips, including a week with three other NFL players on a USO tour in the Middle East, which Mack chronicled in a feature for clevelandbrowns.com. He spent a week in Turkey helping teammate Gary Barnidge's American Football Without Barriers initiative. Mack also served as a volunteer for the Browns' First and Ten program, which assisted with a Play 60 football festival for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Special Olympics.
The trips helped Mack "refresh," he says, supporting troops while spreading support for a game that's "given me so much."
Mack rehabbed in the shadows all year, rarely appearing in the locker room and declining interviews on the final day of the season. Coach Mike Pettine during the season alluded to Mack dealing with "something more" than a traditional leg break, suggesting ligament damage was possible.
"We're making some pretty steady progress, doing what we need to do to get out there for training camp," Mack said. "But it's more important that I'm out there for game day. Those two feelings have to balance out. It just takes time, having patience. Two weeks after the surgery, I wanted to be up and running around. I'm not 18 anymore."
Considered one of the game's best centers, Mack isn't anticipating a production drop-off upon return. But he wasn't exactly shocked to see the team's rushing numbers drop without him. That would have happened anyway, he said. The Browns were running the ball at a fervent pace, so he knew defenses would eventually adjust and the offense needed a counter move that never came.
Mack, who enters the second season of a five-year, $42 million deal, expects the offensive line to reignite the vibe they had in first five games of last season.
"The core of who we are is going to stay the same," Mack said.
In between visits to various job sites, Mack took questions from troops overseas. He would answer a question about what drives him in life. Then a Browns fan asked him who will be "our quarterback this year?" Browns fans were everywhere.
"I ask myself that question," said Mack, jokingly. "It's going to be a quarterback battle. Josh McCown's coming in. I think Johnny (Manziel's) going to be back and we will see how Johnny does."


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IN PERSON; McGreevey Goes for Muscle
Published: December 1, 2002
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Mr. Fox has been through some tough times with politicians -- Governor Florio's crushing defeat in 1994 stands out -- and through some even tougher political campaigns. The 1996 Senate race, in which Mr. Torricelli faced Dick Zimmer, stands as one of the muddiest campaigns in recent memory and some bitterness still lingers on both sides.
''It was a very negative campaign,'' said Lawrence Weitzner, a Republican consultant who was a Zimmer campaign strategist. ''Fox helped drive it, and he did a good job.''
Mr. Fox acknowledges that the race was brutal but points out that as Mr. Torricelli's chief of staff, he did not run the campaign. Tough punches were thrown by both sides, he argued.
In any event, he said, ''it is always better to win than to lose.''
After three years as Mr. Torricelli's chief of staff in the Senate, Mr. Fox left to become executive director of the Democratic Senate Campaign. He was in that post when the Federal Bureau of Investigation began looking into Mr. Torricelli's fund-raising practices. Although the senator was never accused of any crime, the inquiry led to a reprimand from the Senate ethics committee and Mr. Torricelli's eventual decision to drop out of a Senate race he had originally been expected to win handily. Mr. Fox was never tied up in the investigation, but he considers it his darkest political memory.
''I saw people close to me go through a very difficult time,'' he said. ''It was terrible to watch.''
After he left the Democratic Senate Campaign, Mr. Fox became a partner in a Washington-Trenton lobbying firm, Winning Strategies. He accepted a job as executive director of the AIDS Action Council, a national research organization, but left before actually taking over because of a falling out with the board over the direction of the group.
Governor McGreevey surprised some people in the state early this year when he named Mr. Fox to head the Department of Transportation. Mr. Fox had assisted Mr. Torricelli's unsuccessful attempt to derail Mr. McGreevey's gubernatorial bid before the election, but Mr. McGreevey insisted that he harbored no ill will.
The Department of Transportation, with its huge budget and political influence, has historically been one of the most difficult state agencies to manage. Under Governor McGreevey's predecessor, Christie Whitman, the department became embroiled in scandals over the state's auto inspection system and the E-ZPass toll-collection machines.
In eight months at the department, Mr. Fox promised to reform the infamous Division of Motor Vehicles and enforce the Legislature's often-ignored mandate to fix state highways before building new ones. Governor McGreevey is now promoting a $200 million plan to overhaul the D.M.V. that was released this month as Mr. Fox issued a report describing the agency as riddled with bureaucratic inefficiency and patronage.
So far, Mr. Fox has earned the praise of both transportation experts and environmentalists.
''The amount of issues on the plate of the commissioner of transportation has been backbreaking,'' said Martin E. Robins, director of the Voorhees Transportation Policy Institute at Rutgers University. ''He has been extremely attentive and decisive.''
As commissioner, Mr. Fox managed to avoid the disputes that dogged his predecessors, although he did stir up a minor tempest when he killed a plan by designers to put a statue of Senator Lautenberg in New Jersey Transit's new transfer station in Secaucus. Mr. Fox says the decision had nothing to do with the bad blood that developed between Senator Lautenberg and Mr. Fox's former boss, Mr. Torricelli. He said New Jersey Transit, which had recently imposed the first fare increases in more than a decade, could not afford the $250,000 cost of the statue.
''I could not justify the expense,'' he said.
Although Mr. Fox is not scheduled to take over his new job until January, he is already making plans. The governor has said that he does not anticipate making any major staff changes, but he has also indicated that Mr. Fox will be first among equals in his inner circle.
Mr. Fox views his job as adjusting the system to help Mr. McGreevey make the important decisions.
''I don't see a lot of staff changes -- it is a question of creating an administrative structure that is better organized,'' Mr. Fox said. ''Streamlining decision making is probably a good way to put it.''
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Bethesda's Pete Hines has explained their reasons for the secret DOOM screening for fans at QuakeCona as well as stating that the game won't be formally revealed until next year.
Hines revealed that id Software isn't ready to show DOOM off to the world and is unlikely to be ready until 2015. The reason that they showed the first footage at QuakeCon reluctantly to demonstrate that id Software is still a viable development studio despite all of the bad rumours circulating. On a proper unveiling date Hines stated, "Next year is when we would've started."
"I try really, really hard for this to be a dev first, dev-lead thing," he explained. "We're working with them to say, 'How does this work? What do we want to show?' And they're like, 'Look, we don't want a stream to go up for a game that isn't at the point where we would formally show it to the world, and now that thing is getting picked apart, and digested, and gone through frame-by-frame and getting nitpicked to death, when normally we wouldn't be showing this to anybody at all.'"
Hines added, "I really wanted to put something out there that, in a strong way, said, 'id is working on something that we think is really cool.' And we wanted ... to show something to [id Software fans] that gives them the confidence that it is still a viable studio that's doing really cool stuff, that is making a game you want to play, and is treating Doom with the care and respect that you want."
"And now we're going to go away and go back to making the game," he concluded, "but to be able to counter other people talking about us and we're sort of just sitting here staying silent, or operating from this negative space of like, 'Oh, it got rebooted, oh it's in trouble.' All of that stuff just bothered the hell out of me."
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Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee released one of the lists, dated November 2010, that the IRS has provided to congressional investigators. That 16-page document, with many parts blacked out, shows that the terms "Progressive" and "Tea Party" were both on that list, as well as "Medical Marijuana," ''occupied territory advocacy" and "Healthcare legislation."
Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan, top Democrat on the Ways and Means panel, said he was writing a letter to J. Russell George, the Treasury Department inspector general whose audit in May detailed IRS targeting of conservatives, asking why his report did not mention other groups that were targeted.
"The audit served as the basis and impetus for a wide range of congressional investigations and this new information shows that the foundation of those investigations is flawed in a fundamental way," Levin said.
Republicans said there was a distinction. A statement by the GOP staff of House Ways and Means said, "It is one thing to flag a group, it is quite another to repeatedly target and abuse conservative groups."
George's report criticized the IRS for using "inappropriate criteria" to identify tea party and other conservative groups. It did not mention more liberal organizations, but in response to questions from lawmakers at congressional hearings, George said he had recently found other lists that raised concerns about other "political factors" he did not specify.
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The panjandrums in Lagos rather than jump on the band-wagon and try to ape current trends in India , China or some other part/s of the emerging world should focus on more fundamental problems which make Lagos and indeed the whole of Nigeria for that matter , such an impossible place to do business. Law and law enforcement have to be made more reliable , so that investors have reasonable certainty that their interests and investments are protected. Reliable electricity is still a very major problem , how on earth do you run a proper IT system if you do not have reliable electricity ? The quality and general level of education in the populace is still very poor , and indeed , shockingly , is declining.
This article alludes to the prohibitive cost of Co-Creation Hub's cost of running its office in Lagos. Such costs cannot be sustained in the long run by most businesses , without affecting profit and efficiency. Nigerians tend to delude themselves into thinking that they can leapfrog into the 21st century without bothering to establish a proper foundation from which to achieve this. It seems to me part of the culture of delusion so prevalent in southern Nigeria of believing that with hardly any effort development can be achieved without hard graft , or by trying ( merely ) to copy innovations from other parts of the world , without even bothering to adapt them to the prevailing conditions on the ground in Nigeria.
Top bankers and financiers like JP Morgan , Goldman Sachs and others looking at the figures in Nigeria , can be forgiven into thinking that there is much profit to be made in Nigeria , and great scope for economic growth given the position its is in today - a relatively low base , its demographic make-up , as also the material resources , with which it has no doubt been blessed. But they are mistaken in thinking that the sort of growth that they envisage would ever be achieved without deep cultural changes in the way Nigerians think and in respect of Northern Nigeria , very deep changes in thinking antithetical to change of any sort , and any new ideas - expressed in the sharia law , organisations such as Boko Haram and in general the Islamic culture.
These serious issues would have to be addressed before Nigeria can truly expect to exploit the potential it no doubt has. However piece-meal attempts such as the Lagos Angel Network are bound to fail just like Kalahari did.
Never-the-less I congratulate the effort and attempts by the current governor of Lagos State and people like Femi Longe to take advantage of the potential in the state and improve conditions there which take enormous amounts of courage and faith for which they must be given credit. Given the difficulties it truly is astonishing that anything gets done at all !
@femi you mock homegrown efforts to create an IT hub and prematurely conclude that they would not attract the likes of JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. Yet you seem to have overlooked their use of crowdfunding that may prove to be an appropriate technique for this situation: By raising small sums from a plethora of investors and making small investments to support a myriad of app developers and other IT innovators, there is an actual chance of a spark that results in a fully fledged technology sector. And yes, a homegrown technology sector may for long remain too disaggregated to attract the likes of JPM or GS, but why should that be the measure for success? Go talk to the players in Nollywood about the $300 million of revenues they generated last year from 2,500 titles. Or go talk to any of the over 500,000 young men and women gainfully employed directly or indirectly in this uniquely homegrown movie business and you may come to agree that Tomi Davies and Femi Longe deserve to be applauded for using an approach tailored to the reality on the ground, rather that being disparaged as panjandrums as you attempt to do.
You utterly mis-understand me. The likes of JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs , contrary to your understanding of what I have said , are indeed interested in the emerging potential of Nigeria, which would be justified but for serious flaws caused by the utter shambles in organising Nigerias social and physical infrastructure. Indeed but for an utter lack of reliable infrastructure Nigeria would have a bright future. If you know anything at all about the way IT works you would appreciate the fact that it cannot be developed without ( simple ) reliable electricity , which is the point I am making. Whichever way you choose to develop IT systems , it simply cannot be done efficiently and effectively without electricity. Is that really too hard to understand. By all means the world means well for Nigeria, but it does need to get the basics right. You cannot run withou first learning to walk.
By the way I have worked in a number of world-class data centers which are crucial to any meaningful IT , and believe me they require and consume vast amounts of un-interrupted electricity.
By the way ( again ) I bear no relation to the Femi Longe mentioned in the blog.
I perfectly understood your post. Still, what's the relevance of datacenters to creating an IT hub for mobile game /app developers if, as I assume, the Lagos Angel Network focus on providing seed capital for these entrepreneurs? I'd rather submit that these fledgling entrepreneurs require access to customers of existing mobile telephony networks, much more than access to datacenters that you claim ought to be in place before meaningful IT can happen. Your experience with world-class datacenters exposes you as trapped in legacy thinking that is not relevant to IT development in the world we live in today.
You said it all electricity is the game way to meaningful IT development, without it all efforts to get Nigerians navigating would end as a pipe dream. We must learn to do the right thing first else the investors we are madly trying to woo will abandon our boat at the middle of the sea.
Again , you mis-understand me. More , you mis-understand the article you have just read. Presumably you read it in haste , in which case you should have refrained from making any comment until you had read the article again. Now,if your understanding is that producing 'mobile game/ apps' are going to lift Nigeria up to the level of serious contenders in IT , then perhaps we see things differently. In any event Femi Longe commenting on the proposed funding arrangement anticipated by the Lagos Angel Network to quote this blog '...says it may be premature '. You appear to misquote him or misunderstand what he clearly states. The fledgling entrepreneurs as far as I understand are not being denied access to customers of existing mobile telephony networks , so I do not see how in that regard that hampers the development of any product/s they may have to offer potential customers. What is indeed hampering the development of products by these entrepreneurs is the fact that the mobile telephone networks are unreliable as are the paucity of data on which serious IT commerce is based. Games and 'apps', important as they are do not represent a significant portion of the vast areas of propect within IT , and it would indeed be a shame to limit the nations vista to such a narrow view of what the true prospects really can be.
The blog post can hardly be described as being about adequacy of infrastructure needed for developing a world class IT sector. It was simply highlighting innovation in funding "self-taught" IT entrepreneurs in Lagos (by raising small sums from an investor network) and contrasting this with Internet ventures such as Iroko that have raised $10 million from mainstream financiers.
Also I stand by my earlier comment about broad access to mobile network customers being more important at this stage than access to 24/7 power supply and datacenters. Take another look at the picture on the post. You really believe any of those guys can on their own get level playing field access to sell apps to Glo or MTN customers? Hence the need for mentoring from investor networks and government that may help create access to retail customers.
Perhaps you're the one who has read the article and my comments in haste and consequently misunderstood.
Yes - the 'Nollywood Paradigm' and similar models are the way to go. Moreover, a market-based approach where everything is put into a 'sachet' that converts those at the bottom of the income-pyramid into effective consumers is the just the appropriate business model waiting to be scaled-up. Fortunately, the multinational companies from mobile telephone operators to makers of soap and toothpaste are already spot on this and smiling to the banks.


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has anyone heard of this flagstone? I decided to go with it but wanted some feedback if anyone either has it or has experience with it, how it does for coping and with salt water...
We have TN Crab Orchard as coping. The pool (with SWG) is only two months old, so I really can't comment on the compatability with salt water, but we love the color. Our PB sealed it with a sealer that left a natural finish (not glossy) and water beads up on the flagstone.
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thanks everyone -- very helpful -- JONELLIS what is the name of the pool interior finish -- pebble -- color and brand, and what waterline tile is it (the tiny tiles) they are gorgeous - name and brand?
and to KTDAVE what is the name of the natural finish sealer where it doesn't make it look glossy on the flagstone? is there any concern that the sealer will not mix with the saltwater system? i'd appreciate it if your pb would give the name brand of sealer he used.
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I'm not sure what the brand was, I'll try and find out and get back to you. I have noticed in looking at sealers at Lowe's, Home Depot, etc that the different brands usually say on them whether they are glossy, satin, or natural finish as well as exterior vs interior.
The interior is Pebbletec Tahoe Blue. I don't know what the tile name is as we found it at a local masonary supply and the PB ordered it. It is natural slate 1x1 squares that comes in 12x12 sheets on mesh backing. Very easy to to install. I've still got a couple of boxes of the slate left, I'll check to see if there is any manufacturer/product info on the box.
Here's a link to the slate tile.
Here is a link that might be useful: Link to 1x1 slate mosaics
Im in NJ, I wouldn't be too concerned about the list price. Our pool builder purchsed it and we did not have to pay anything extra. I suspect that the material price to the trade is slightly more expensive than regular pool tile, but this is offset by reduced labor required to install. When you cut the sheet in two, you get a 12 x 6 piece which is twice as big as a standard 6 x 6 tile-- goes up quicker. Also, the 1x1's make it MUCH easier to go around radiuses. Bottom line, I don't think it should cost you anything extra.
Nice job on your pool! Looks Great!
How do you like your pebbletec so far (feel, texture)? We have white pearl in beach entry and midnight blue. I was at first apprehensive of the texture thinking it might get uncomfortable after many hours in the pool, but I've found that not to be true. The look to me was the deciding factor for us as we love the way the larger grains look as opposed to that of the pebblesheen and other finer textured pebble surfaces.
Absolutely love the Pebbletec. We were somewhat apprehensive as well, but have found the the larger/rougher pebbles to be no issue at all. We chose it for the more natural look too, and have been very pleased with the texture and color.
BTW, your pool looks great too .. glad to hear it working out so well for you.
We found it at Morris Brick & Stone in Morristown(link below although the mosaic is not on their site). If you're in northern NJ, you're welcome to come by and see it installed on our pool. We're hoping to get 1 more weekend out of the pool so it's still open. We're in Chester. If you're interested send me an email at email@example.com
Good luck with your pool build.
Here is a link that might be useful: Morris Brick & Stone
I really love your pool and landscaping. We also live in NJ. Who is your PB and landscaper? Were you happy with them?


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Jana Rea 2 years, 4 months ago
Back to the basics! thank you Casey!
lorjan 2 years, 4 months ago
I don't understand how this poll works. My husband sent a vote from his email at his computer & vote was accepted. I sent a vote from my email(which is totally different from his but with same server) at my computer. The message that came back was "we didn't record your vote, because you or someone from your computer's address or network has already voted". We are 2 voters...only 1 vote was counted. You need to add 1 more vote for Casey Moore! thanks.
bearded_gnome 2 years, 4 months ago
sure be good to get democrat hensley outa there.
it probably counted you as having already voting based on the IP address, being you and he likely look like you came from the same IP address.
... my guess.
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I have followed this race online at cjonline.com. I have researched Hensley's long service and Moore's background. While I am registered with the Democratic party and will vote for my party's house candidate, I cannot vote for Hensley. The district Hensley has represented for 30 plus years is notorious for crime, high unemployment and schools that have been fixtures of their communities are closing. All the while Hensley has somehow given himself a 3/4 of $1,000,000 state retirement package but does not think knowing the value of that account is any of our business. As a voter and supporter of educators, I don't agree. I feel like government compensation is tax payers business. I will support Moore because he has been pushing for transparency so we know where money is spent while Hensley will not answer questions. I get bad vibes from reading Hensley quotes and from watching his attack commercials. Moore is also for term limits and said he would represent the district without pay (good luck getting other money hungry politicians to agree to that). For a Republican, Moore seems to hold more of my values than Hensley.
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No complaints except that I could not find this number on the Artfire website. I was being billed for two old accounts that I had forgotten about. The only way to get to telephone support is if you are a seller,, but the one account I do use is a buyer account and I couldn't remember the sign-in info for the two seller accounts. This website was a life saver. The Artfire customer service rep was able to locate both unused accounts and cancel them. Thanks.
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And we charge in the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS to be able to..
totally fucking bull shit, you wonder why it costs so much to catch a cab.
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And we charge in the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS to be able to..
totally fucking bull shit, you wonder why it costs so much to catch a cab.
yes, I believe thats the point, to get legislation outlawing the ridiculous prices of over $500,000 to get a license to own a taxi.
Do the ppl who write this shit have any idea of the difference in those two types of crashes?
Its like saying 'Loss of limbs was down 15%, but bruising is up 18%",
Being T Boned is fucking horrific, I've seen it happen twice, both times I was fucking surprised we didn't have ppl die, I've seen maybe 30 Tail to nose crashes at lights, worst one i was surprised that someone *was* injured.
Well, when you leave the good old soviet union, and end up in a country that is war focused, leading attack after attack all around the world, in instances against legitimate elected governments and supplying training, equipment and funding to rebel fighters with doggy ethics at best..
then your own country gets roasted for supporting rebels who opposed an illegal government overthrow...
Well I would question everything that government had to say too.
And then there is good old free speech loving USA who accepts everyone, no matter their race, birth place or sexual practices.
I mean for fuck sakes, you can't even hid behind the claim of a mad dictator thos this kind of crap.
Please remind me how their is no corruption in your country again.
Right and wrong know zero boundaries.
"Had NASA believed in randomly allowing people to not meet any qualifications other than the final testing.."
hopefully this might fix the terrible speeds ones gets from S3 at times.
Don't blame the victim, that is unless the victim is male, then go for it.. They should apologize for what happened..
"like to apologize to everybody
"Yes Burke can be considered a victim in this situation. It's an unfortunate development for the talented guard, but that's why you simply keep your junk away from cameras."
If Feminists want equality, they need to either hold themselves to the same standards that society seems to hold men to, or start dealing with all issues that fall under equality, not just playing the victim card for the most amount of sympathy.
yesyesyes, but can it stop the cops reading the sticky notes that ppl use to write down there passwords
Next up: Breaking news; AC Fails to RTFA
The person was caught, Im taking a guess it was already against the law.. And Id say he either a) didn't leave any evidence when the inspectors came a knocking or b) used that lovely tool of regulation the bribe..
seriously, thats such a stupid point that would only hold if the state was advising him to do it..
"Bigotry is a state of mind where a person views other groups with fear, distrust, prejudice or hatred solely on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other group characteristics."
I have no fear, distrust, hatred or prejudice (prejudice - preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.)
Its not textbook bigotry, please look up things before saying such. Over the last 20 odd years, it seems we have ended up with a society where a man can not express any disconnect or negative option against a women. Pitty the same level of responsibility is never expected from women, if you end up empowering a group in society without giving them any of the responsibilities that are expected from the others in equal positions, you are going to have a bad time.
More often than not its to counter the large amount of incorrect information that is printed on everything as well as pops up on screen because they fail to localize the release properly, and its just cheaper to slip in a piece of paper.. how ever this lazy application to localization leads to the same things being done for digital releases, except hang no.. no piece of paper..
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The apartment is on the third floor (the top floor is served by a spiral staircase) and is on one level.
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Recommended for up to 4 people.
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Indoor equipment: kitchen with oven, fridge, freezer, TV, fan, electric heater, water heater, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, tourist maps of the city and excursions.
The Neighborhood
The bus stop is located at Porta Messina, just 50 meters from the apartment. All other services, shops and restaurants are in the house. Taormina offers a full program to be able to spend your holiday between culture, relaxation and entertainment with shows, tasting of typical Sicilian products and guided excursions. Taormina preserve archaeological remains that have made it famous throughout the world.
Getting around
Sightseeing in Taormina: the Greek-Roman Theatre, the Palace Corvaja Palazzo Duca di Santo Stefano. Also in Taormina you will also be able to see and appreciate the Public Gardens, countless churches, the Clock Tower and the shopping streets. Taormina is located at 200 m above sea level. The beaches of Taormina (Isola Bella, Mazzaro and Spisone) a few kilometers away from the city and are easily accessible by bus and cable car. Also worth seeing Giardini Naxos, renamed the tourist center and beach, about 7 km from Taormina. If you want to distract you with breathtaking views and a good almond wine should visit CASTELMOLA, a tiny town about 5 km from Taormina.
Other Things to Note
CHECK-IN: after 12:30.
CHECK-OUT: before 10:00 am
(in the case of vacant apartment will be glad to be much more flexible).
The apartment is located in the area closed to car traffic. We recommend leaving the car at the "PARKING LUMBI" (about 600 meters of the apartment). Municipal parking open and supervised 24 h.
Day ticket: 12 €. Free buses depart from the parking lot (every 10 minutes) and arrive at least 50 meters from the apartment (bus stop "PORTA MESSINA").
After booking we send our guests maps and information about facilities of Taormina.
Upon arrival at the apartment we will give you the linen (bath towels and bed sheets).
We are on hand to provide guests with information and tips for an enjoyable vacation.
There are house rules, just common sense: the apartment is with love as if it were your own. Do not let the music / tv loud (not to disturb the neighbors), not to make noise in the scale (even for the neighbors), do not leave candles unattended, do not bring home to people other than those who have booked the apartment . Please when you make the check out do not leave dirty dishes and waste.
We are at your disposal to give you information and make your holiday enjoyable.
You are welcome and we wish you a pleasant stay in our apartment and in our beautiful city!
We loved Casa Lucia! Everything was exactly what we expected. The location was perfect, Daniela and her father Antonio were extremely helpful and gave us some great information about Taormina, and the apartment was so cute and clean. It was a perfect weekend.
Daniella and her dad met us at the flat. It's as close as you can get to the bus 'station' as it's possible to get while in the village proper. They're both very sweet. There are quite a few steps up to the flat (maybe not for someone who recently had a hip replacement or something), but the views are totally worth it. It's lovely little flat with everything you might need, steaming iron, diffusing hair dryer, loads of towels, and really wonderful mattress and bedding. It is generally quiet at night. Daniella thoughtfully gives you all the tourist info you might need, which was super helpful as the tourist information was closed while i was in Taormina. Also, just around the corner, down the steps there's this little place called 'stritFud' which has the best arancini ever.
Sensational location within walking distance of most attactions although be prepared for the steep hills of Taormina. You are based at the beginning of Via Umberto where you will find lovely restaurants not to mention the brilliant patisseries. Casa Lucia is found at the top of a steep sprial staircase and has all requirements for a short stay. Thank you Daniella and Antonio for helping us out when our travel plans suddenly changed, it was greatly appreciate. Cheers, Jill and Justin
The apartment was perfect and Daniella was a wonderful host. Excellent location. Only place I stay when in Taormina!
Daniela made us feel extremely welcome and provided a lot of great information about Taormina. The town is absolutely stunning, breathtaking, a place of incredible natural and cultural beauty. The location of the flat in the center of a piazza made us feel always connected to the bustling town life below. This town provides one of the most beautiful experiences in the world. I think we ate 1000 cannolis.
The place was lovely and inviting with great paintings on the wall, it's right in the center of Taormina with a fantastic view of the town and the sea. I would cook in the evenings and just look at the view from the window. Also I arrived so late by train but Daniela and get father Antonio were so accommodating--since no buses were running up to Taormina, Antonio picked me up from the station and then helped me orient myself and left me with some fruit and water :) the best host, would definitely recommend and would stay here next time I'm in Taormina :)
The flat is in perfect location in the old town. The host was very flexible on booking, he replied immediately. I met his father, who was very kind and showed everything, gave me advices where to go and what to do. Grazie!
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Sono un giovane architetto, mi occupo di progettazione architettonica e fotovoltaica, arredamento, interior design e grafica pubblicitaria. Nel tempo libero amo leggere, dipingere, cucinare.. e soprattutto viaggiare e conoscere nuove culture. Nasce quindi "Casa Lucia" un grazioso appartamento in posizione strategica nel cuore di Taormina, sul Corso Umberto, a pochi passi da Porta Messina con una stupenda vista sul centro storico. L'appartamento è posto al terzo piano ed è composto da un soggiorno-cucina con divano letto una piazza e mezza, camera tripla (con un letto matrimoniale ed uno singolo) e bagno in camera. Sarò lieta di ospitarvi nella bellissima Taormina, la "Perla della Sicilia". Taormina offre un ricco programma per poter trascorrere le vostre vacanze tra cultura, relax e divertimento con spettacoli, degustazione di prodotti tipici siciliani ed escursioni guidate.


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An X-Y microscope stage is provided with a tiltable support for a specimen. The specimen may be tilted about the tilt axis to re-orient the specimen for viewing. The re-orientation of the specimen may require a small adjustment in the X or Y direction and a subsequent refocus of the microscope optics.
1. A tiltable optical microscope stage comprising:
a base member;
a specimen support slideably supported by said base member, said specimen support comprising a pair of pivots defining a pivot axis;
a means for controlling two dimensional movement attached to said specimen support and to said base member for controlling movement of said specimen support relative to said base member;
a tiltable specimen holding means for holding a specimen in a position relative to said specimen support and suspended from said pair of pivots, aid pivot axis extending through said specimen holding means and said specimen holding means tiltable about said axis; and a locking means for locking said specimen holding means in a selected position,
whereby a specimen may be translated in at least one direction and tilted about an axis parallel to said one direction to position said specimen at varying orientations relative to said base member.
2. The tiltable optical microscope stage of claim 1 wherein said locking means comprises at least one locking screw extending between said specimen support and said specimen holding means.
3. The tiltable optical microscope stage of claim 1 wherein said specimen holding means comprises a specimen block onto which a specimen may be mounted and a tiltable specimen block holding means for receiving said specimen block.
4. A fixture for attachment to a microscope for positioning a specimen for viewing from a plurality of directions, comprising:
means for attaching said fixture to a microscope;
means for positioning said specimen on a predetermined axis of rotation;
means for positioning said specimen about said axis of rotation in a plurality of positions; and
means for locking said means for positioning said specimen about said axis of rotation,
whereby said specimen may be viewed from a plurality of directions relative to said specimen.
5. The fixture of claim 4 further comprising means for displacing said specimen in two orthogonal directions.
This invention relates to microscope stages, and more specifically to a microscope stage for supporting a specimen within the view of a microscope whereby the specimen may be rotated about a predetermined axis of rotation for inspection from a different perspective.
The inspection of specimens which have been sectioned or ground to produce a surface passing through a region of interest, in many cases a defect in a device, previously required that the specimen be mounted on a support such as a microscope stage and inspected either from only one direction or that the item be removed, re-attached, and then repositioned within the view of the microscope for inspection from a second viewing direction. In most cases, this specimen removal, re-attachment and subsequent reposition within the field of view of the microscope is laborious and time consuming. For example, if an electronic chip which typically comprises a ceramic chip and/or a ceramic substrate, each containing a large number of insulating and conducting deposits or layers, is suspected of being defective, and an optical inspection reveals a particular area to be more closely considered, the electronic chip then is sectioned or successively ground to different planes. The planes may be perpendicular or beveled at an angle to the plane of the surface through which the optical inspection has occurred to locate the potential defect. As the potential defect is sectioned, it is often desirable to observe the area of interest from angles other than a top surface.
After the area of interest has been sectioned either on a plane acutely angled or perpendicular to the plane of the top surface of the device, then it is extremely difficult to identify again the region of interest; that region viewed from a different direction may appear very different than the originally viewed area. Accordingly, it is extremely time consuming and laborious to re-locate and re-identify the region to be inspected.
An alternative to the removal, re-attachment, reinstallation and relocation of the specific area being inspected, as described above, is the use of two microscopes disposed for viewing at an angle to each other such that a selected area may be inspected from one direction through one microscope and then the area inspected from another direction through the second microscope. The significant disadvantage to this technique over and above a requirement of two microscopes and expensive redundancy in equipment, is that the two microscopes must be positioned relative to each other with extreme precision, in order for both to be able to view the region being inspected.
The foregoing approach to remove the sample, move and re-attach it on the holder and then to re-install the sample only provides the viewer with two possible views of the region being inspected. The first position being that where the defect was originally identified and exposed; the second position being the position into which the sample has been moved following its removal, re-attachment and re-installation into the microscope viewing assembly. These two positions may not provide the best view of the area being inspected in order to identify and to analyze that region. If that region is a defect, it may be particularly desirable to view the region from a plurality of closely associated or varying positions. Whenever it is necessary to view the sample in a multitude of different positions, each requiring the removal and reposition of the sample on to the holder and the subsequent re-installation of the holder into the optical inspection assembly, a complete analysis of the area being viewed becomes too expensive in terms of time and effort as well as being a slow and laborious process.
The disadvantages of this approach prevent the efficient inspection of selected regions of samples from a plurality of different angular views.
A microscope stage having an X-Y positioning capability may be adapted to support a sample for visual inspection or viewing in such a way that the sample may be rotated about a predetermined axis parallel to one of the X or Y axes. By rotating the sample about a predetermined axis, the sample may be viewed from a number of angular orientations enhancing the utility of the device significantly.
An X-Y stage of a microscope is modified to support a pair of vertically oriented plates. The plates are spaced apart from each other to provide an area or region between them which will permit the suspension of a swing plate between the vertically oriented plates. The swing plate will support a specimen block which has the sample electronic chip attached on one of its surfaces such that the top surface of the electronic chip, that being the surface opposite the ceramic or silicon substrate, is positioned closest to the microscope lens.
The chip may be positioned to extend outwardly from the specimen block so that the chip is cantilevered from its supporting surface and the chip is thereby exposed for grinding. The specimen block with affixed sample chip may be positioned with the swing plate in a first position and the swing plate locked for stability. When a defect or a region which is of particular interest is located, the specimen block with affixed chip may be removed from the swing plate and the edge of the electronic chip may be ground away to expose the region of interest in cross-section.
The chip surface that is exposed by grinding may be oriented at any desired angle, but preferably is perpendicular to at least the top face of the electronic chip. In some cases it may be desirable to bevel the exposed face at a 45� angle or other desired angular orientation. The specimen block with affixed chip then may be re-installed onto the swing plate with a high degree of precision, and the region of interest may be inspected or observed through the microscope without any additional X, Y or Z stage adjustments. The swing plate then may be rotated about its pivot axis and the defect or region being inspected observed during this rotation. The swing support is accurately located by virtue of its pivot points and, therefore, whenever the specimen is re-installed in the microscope stage assembly, the specimen is returned to the same position it occupied prior to removal.
Repositioning of the sample within the field of view of the microscope, following swing plate rotation, may be readily accomplished by a single axial movement along either the X or the Y axis, depending upon the orientation of the swing support, and a small refocusing correction to compensate for the vertical shift of the surface being observed during the rotation.
The tiltable optical microscope stage provides the advantage to easily observe a sample from a plurality of angular rotations by means of very simple relocation of the sample through a single axial movement and the subsequent refocus of the microscope after tilting the specimen. This device overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art devices as well as provides significant benefits to the user not available from the prior art devices.
FIG. 1 is a left elevated perspective view of the tiltable optical microscope stage.
FIG. 2 is a right elevated perspective view of the tiltable optical microscope stage.
Referring to the drawings, an X-Y microscope stage 10 of conventional design is provided as a basis for this invention. The X-Y microscope stage 10 typically includes two displacement drives, an X displacement drive 12 and a Y displacement drive 14. These drives 12, 14 may be of any suitable type such as a rack and pinion drive or a screw and follower nut design. By operating one or both of the drives 12, 14, a microscope field of view may be positioned relative to the specimen 34 such that the field of view may be positioned at any point in the viewing region within the displacement limits of the X drive 12 and Y drive 14.
Attached to the movable portion or the output of the X and Y drives 12 and 14 is an assembly of at least two vertically oriented plates 16, 18. Plates 16, 18 are positioned parallel to each other and may be stabilized with a back plate 20 spanning the opening between plates 16 and 18. This structure is further supported on the outboard or unattached plate 18 by a block 22 which supports plate 18 on plate 15 while at the same time providing a smooth surface 24 on the bottom of block 22 to engage support plate 15. The smooth surface of block 22 permits the relatively easy movement shift of the assembly comprising plates 16, 18 by the use of X drive 12 or Y drive 14. Plates 16 and 18 are further provided with pivots 26 and 28, respectively, which are located near the top of plates 16 and 18. These pivots 26, 28 in turn support the swing support 30 and permit the movement of swing support 30 through a range of positions. Plates 16 and 18 are further provided with locking screws 32 which may be tightened by the operator to hold the swing support 30 in any position within its range of movement and thereby prevent movement of swing support 30 and any sample 34, attached thereto.
The sample 34 may be attached to the specimen block 31, and positioned on the swing support 30 which is a holding device for specimen block 31 and may be tilted about pivots 26, 28, as illustrated for observation through a microscope. The specimen 34 is typically attached to the specimen block 31 by means of epoxy cement or other similar material with sufficient strength to hold the sample 34 as the sample is being ground to expose a new surface 36. As the specimen 34 is inspected, it may be inspected from a direction substantially perpendicular to the top face of sample 34 when oriented by the swing support 30 being positioned in substantially a horizontal position. As a region is identified which warrants further inspection in sectional view, the surface 36 of the specimen 34 may be ground away to expose the region of interest at the surface 36. The swing support 30 then may be lowered by loosening the locking screws 32 with the weight of swing support 30 acting to pull the swing support 30 downward. The swing support 30 may be lowered in angular increments or may be completely lowered as desired and locking screws 32 retightened.
As the specimen 34 is repositioned, the specific area to be observed will shift slightly inasmuch as it is not necessarily located on the axis of pivots 26, 28. Even with this slight misalignment, a small adjustment by the Y drive 14 will bring the specimen 34 and, specifically, the region being observed back into view of a microscope. It should be noted that since the axis of pivots 26, 28 is parallel to the movement created by the X drive 12 of the microscope stage 10, the movement of the region being observed, during rotation of the specimen 34, will be in the Y direction.
Likewise, a small shift in the Z direction of the region being observed on the specimen 34 will require a slight compensation in the focus of the microscope inasmuch as the region being observed either may be slightly elevated or slightly depressed from its previous height. Accordingly, with a small focus correction it then will be simple to scan a single line across the specimen 34, in particular across surface 36, to relocate and position the region to be observed precisely in the view of the microscope. By traversing the surface 36 in along the X axis, the viewing field will cross the region of interest because the specimen 34 has not been displaced along the Y axis. There no longer remains the requirement for a search in both the X and Y directions for the area to be observed.
The closer the surface 36 resides to the axis of pins 26, 28, the smaller the corrections in the Y focus parameters need be. The swing support 30 may be fabricated as a permanently mounted member of the microscope stage 10 such that it will support a specimen block 31 of fairly precise dimensions. The specimen block 31 then may be readily removed for grinding of the specimen 34 and repositioned with no substantial relative displacement of the specimen 34 and the microscope viewing field.
With removable and replaceable specimen blocks 31, the feasibility and efficiency of the tiltable optical microscope stage is still further increased.
It should be understood that minor modifications may be made to the device described above without departing from the scope of the claims to follow.
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