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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster - Butterscotch BlondeStock code: 91636
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- Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster with pine body
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- Vintage-style tuning machines
- Classic butterscotch blonde finish
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The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster in gorgeous Butterscotch Blonde, delivers classic Tele' style with modern appointments that allow it to perform like a dream. The Telecaster is very much the working musician's guitar given their versatility and the reliability, and these guitars are built for all manner of abuse on the road or in the studio.
The body has been shaped to the distinctive single-cutaway Telecaster body profile, with pine being employed as the tonewood of choice. Pine has a more focused midrange tone than other tonewoods, giving it a punchy tone that is suited to a wide range of musical styles. The shapely Tele' curves make the body a joy to wield, whilst the cutaway makes it comfortable to access the upper frets.
Fitted to the body is a slender modern "C" profile maple neck, designed to play fast and free. Married to the neck is a maple fingerboard, which is shaped to a 9.5" radius to accommodate smooth string bends, comfortable chord playing and fast playing-styles. The 21-fret fingerboard is adorned with black dot position inlays that guide your way in style.
The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster is equipped with Custom Vintage single-coil Tele' pickups in the neck and bridge positions, with control coming in the form a 3-position pickup selector switch, and Master Volume and Master Tone pots.
The setup may be simplistic, but thanks to the ingenious design, a complex range of tones can be plucked from this pair of beauties. Fender have included brass saddles on the Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster to give the guitar extra brightness and clarity in the bridge pickup. Together with the maple fingerboard this creates a super twangy guitar, which is great for country playing, as well as modern punk/pop bands that prefer a hard edge to their tone. That's not to say it's confined to these genres. Simply flick the switch to the neck position and you can obtain rich blues' tones.
In order to craft the finest instrument possible, Squier has pored over every detail to create an impeccable guitar. The high-level of quality to the finish will amaze both beginners and seasoned pros, and at this price it leaves more expensive models trailing in its wake.
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Received this Tele from Dawsons three weeks ago. Haven't put it down since! Superb in every way, finish, feel and sound not to mention build quality. I own far more expensive guitars; Fenders, Gibsons PRS etc, but this is up there with them. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this guitar what ever your ability.
Really pleased with this guitar
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Posted on 07/07/2014 by Dugy
Bought one over 2 years ago. Really pleased. Seems to play better each time I use it. Highly recommend it.
Just buy it
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Posted on 15/06/2012 by Robert
This blows away most other guitars at this price point and even some costing more. Craftsmanship is superb with the frets & neck playing very well indeed. The pickups are good, and it was set up well from the shop. It's a great platform for modifications that will grow with your playing...just buy one - you won't be disappointed!!!

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Coprosma baueri - Autumn Splendor
I came across this plant at a nursery the other day, as I was looking for some bones for my new garden. It was so pretty..it is varigated with green,pink orange and gold. The leaves are thick but small and they twist slightly at the point. I'm still thinking on this one because it says it gets 3-6 ft. tall and it wasn't cheap.
Has anyone here ever grown this plant or know of it?
It also comes in another variety called "Pink Splendor", but didn't want that one.
I just love Coprosmas! I had 'Pink Splendor', which was charming, but the @#$%^& rabbits ate it. There are several other wonderful cultivars which I've tried (and the rabbits haven't!), and they all do quite well here in Encinitas. Where did you see the 'Autumn Splendor'?
Think Spring!
Here is a link that might be useful: San Diego Horticultural Society
So glad to finally hear from someone on this plant. How big did yours get before those pesky rabbits ate it? I saw this at a local Nursery called "Huntington Beach Garden Center". I haven't seen the Pink Splendor, so can't do any comparison on them. I'm glad you liked this plant, I'm still thinking on it as my garden area is still unfinished.
Hi Donna~
My bunnies are pretty aggressive. I bought this as a 1-gal plant for about $8, they ate it almost to the ground in just a week or so before I noticed what was happening. (sigh) Now I'm starting to put many plants in temporary cages made of rabbit fencing so they at least have a chance to get bigger before the rabbits start to gnaw on them. I'm on the lookout for another one to replace it. We're such optimists, aren't we? *grin*
I have finally decided to get this plant after a lot of research and talking with nursery people and others. I did find out that "Autumn Splendor" and "Pink Splendor" are the SAME plant. The difference is from each nursery it has come from. Some call it one name and another calls it by the other name. I have also found it alot cheaper at some other nurseries also.
Thanks for all your input on this beautiful foilage plant.
Species coprosma ( not the cultivars) is considered a weed in the Bay Area. I have seen the seeds germinate in the crooks of trees and grow there for years. Grows 10 feet tall and always looks untidy in shape. But I love the shiny leaves, it is known as looking glass plant because they are so shiny you can supposedly see yourself in them. It is a native of coastal Australia with other species in New Zealand. The cultivars all seem to be pretty prostrate. That makes them vunerable to rabits. I had a pet rabbit for several years and coprosma and fruit tree cutting were his favorite treats. Maybe that is why they have taken to growing as epiphites in other trees:)
I fell in love with this nearly incandescent, shiny plant last month in the Temperate House at the Royal Horticultural Gardens, Kew. What a delight to be so smitten by a plant and discover that it can be readily grown in my own backyard! The specimen I saw was simply labled Coprosma repens, although it was about eye-level (I'm 5'10"), so I shrugged, wrote it down, and got one for my very own at Buena Creek Gardens last week (shameless plug for some great folks). They have reassured me that it can indeed be grown as an upright without the resources of Kew, so I am hopeful. It's going in dappled shade, that becomes deeper shade, come winter (boo, hiss!)
Good luck to us both!
Sorry to say, but I don't know about that plant. I can tell you that I have really enjoyed the one I mentioned on this thread and it is so easy to take care of. I have kept it as a small bush by just cutting individual branches to the size needed.
I hope someone else will see this to help you.
I can't believe this post is still on the board from so long ago! :O I guess this forum doesn't get as much traffic as the others. Here's a pic of my plant now, mentioned earlier in the post ~Coprosma 'Autumn Splendor' ('Pink Splendor'):
As for your plant, Irene, C. pumila 'Verde Vista ~do you plan to keep it as a Bonsai? From what I've read, this one is considered a groundcover, is water-wise, does well in any situation, but likes partial shade, would do well sprawling over a bank & is frost hardy. Sounds like a plant I should get!
HTH! ~Rosemarie
I just discovered these plants. I am in love with one called Carnival. I must go back and buy that one. I see there are over 60 different ones of these.
Do yours all darken up in the winter? I understand the red really comes out in them.
I hope they do OK in the East Bay.
Hi, I know this is years after the original post; I hope someone is still around that knows about Coprosma. We have one of the (hundreds of varieties!) shrubs in a very large container. Lately (since fall) some of the branches are dying. A whole branch's leaves wither, curl, and darken and dies back to the main trunk. Then another branch starts. We have another variety of these in the same container that does not seem to be affected. I found a post from an Australian garden site that was seeking help on the condition which eventually led to the death of the plant (most of their 30 or so plants died). Nobody responded with a reason/cure. Too much water, too little, a disease, an insect? We don't see insects or familiar diseases on it. It isn't old. Currently receiving ambient light from a patio door (we moved them indoors when it got colder). Any help on Coprosma plant that starts off one or two branch's die @ whither then rest of plant follows would be appreciated.


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Big Ten Football: Every Team's Best Moment from 2014 College Football Season
The Big Ten Conference didn't get a lot of love during the 2014 season, mostly because of a rough start that was sorely lacking in quality wins. But when the dust settled and the playoff pairings were set, Big Ten champ Ohio State was part of that Final Four, and nine other schools had earned bowl bids.
It might not have been the greatest season in Big Ten history, but it also wasn't a bad one. Every team did at least one thing worth noting as we look back on 2014's best moments.
Marcus Peters Reportedly Declares for 2015 NFL Draft: Latest Details, Reaction
Marcus Peters, considered a promising cornerback prospect before being dismissed by Washington in November, has reportedly declared for the 2015 NFL draft.
Rand Getlin of Yahoo Sports reported the news:
According to Jerry Brewer of The Seattle Times in November, Peters was dismissed from the team by head coach Chris Petersen after the player had repeated outbursts and several heated arguments with the coaching staff this season.
"It's unfortunate, but we've got certain standards and operating procedures," Petersen said of Peters' dismissal, via Brewer. "We're trying to do something special here. Sometimes it just doesn't work out. Like I said, we wish him the best. It's always a hard thing—the worst part of the job, without question."
While any interested NFL teams will surely investigate his time at Washington under first-year head coach Peterson carefully, there's no questioning Peters' talent. A Second-Team All Pac-12 selection in 2013, Peters had three interceptions and broke up seven passes in eight games in 2014 before his dismissal.
Bleacher Report's Matt Miller projected the Houston Texans would select Peters with the No. 13 pick in a mock draft he posted in his most recent scouting notebook. Peters was the first corner off the board.
There's no doubt the value of top-tier corners is on the rise with more and more teams boasting dynamic passing games and athletic wide receivers. So Peters will be a player to monitor.
At the same time, top draft picks are prized commodities, and teams have to be careful when it comes to risks. It will be interesting to see how Peters' past actions affect his draft stock in the months ahead.
Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com
Gary Patterson, TCU Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
TCU reportedly reached an agreement with longtime head football coach Gary Patterson on a long-term contract extension over the weekend.
Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News confirmed the new deal with athletic director Chris Del Conte. He wouldn't provide many details, though:
News of the extension comes one day after Patterson won the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, as noted by the school. It's his second time earning the honor after previously taking home the trophy in 2009.
Patterson arrived to TCU as a defensive coordinator in 1998. He took over as head coach two years later and, in an era where the coaching carousel spins rapidly each offseason, has seemed content to continue adding to the foundation he's built in Fort Worth.
He's won nearly 75 percent of his games (131-45) over that 15-year span. Equally impressive is the fact the Horned Frogs have qualified for a bowl game in all but two of those seasons. The team has gone 7-5 in those marquee games.
Next up for Patterson and TCU is a Peach Bowl clash with Ole Miss on Dec. 31. It was the program's consolation prize after narrowly missing out on the inaugural College Football Playoff.
Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com
Does Texas or Texas A&M Need 5-Star LB Malik Jefferson More?
One of the most hotly contested recruitments in the 2015 cycle will come to an end later this week when 5-star linebacker Malik Jefferson announces his commitment.
While schools such as Baylor, Oklahoma, LSU, TCU and UCLA are also in his final group, Jefferson's final decision is likely to come down to bitter in-state rivals Texas and Texas A&M.
But which Lone Star State power needs the nation's top outside linebacker prospect more?
It depends on whose perspective you view it from, but both programs could use a potential game changer in the middle level of their defense.
For Charlie Strong and the Longhorns, landing Jefferson would be huge for a number of reasons.
For starters, according to Ourlads, the Longhorns' linebacker segment will be gutted due to graduation.
Plugging Jefferson into the lineup would give Strong's defense an instant boost of athleticism and playmaking ability.
Strong has built his foundation as one of the nation's top defensive minds, and he helped improve the Longhorns from 69th to 27th nationally in total defense in his first season, per CFBstats.com.
Jefferson could be a building block that helps him take the Longhorns defense to an elite level.
It also wouldn't hurt to wrangle him away from Texas A&M, who has gained the upper hand on the recruiting trail in Texas since it has moved on to the SEC.
However, as well as Kevin Sumlin has recruited since he's been in College Station, the Aggies are in desperate need of athletic bodies on defense if they hope to take the next step in becoming a contender in the toughest division in the country.
According to Bobby Burton of Horns247, part of Sumlin's pitch to Jefferson is selling him on the idea that he's the missing link that could turn the Aggies defense into a stout unit.
A quick glance at the Aggies since Sumlin's arrival shows a squad that has performed among the nation's elite offensively since he's been in College Station.
However, their defense has regressed into the worst unit in the SEC and one of most porous units nationally.
Sumlin fired defensive coordinator Mark Snyder, but the Aggies have yet to fill that post. While that may seem like a deterrent for Jefferson, he listed a couple of other criteria that will play a critical role in his decision when speaking with Colt Barber of Horns247 (subscription required) earlier this year: "I want a great coach and great position coach as well. Basically, I want to be a true outside backer. That's one of the big parts and is a big part of my game. That's what I live and breathe. It doesn't matter what scheme it is, but I just want to play outside linebacker."
The fact that Aggies linebackers coach Mark Hagen, whom Burton noted has been active in Jefferson's recruitment, is staying put mitigates the impact of not having a defensive coordinator in place.
The Aggies landed an instant impact defender last season in defensive end Myles Garrett, who was named to ESPN's freshman All-American team.
Jefferson has the potential to make a similar impact wherever he lands next fall.
Texas A&M is closer to getting over the hump and becoming a national title contender, which makes landing a potential game-changing talent such as Jefferson a necessity.
Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.
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Texas A&M Football: Final Positional Grades for the Aggies
The Texas A&M football team finished the regular season with a disappointing 7-5 record. There were a number of positional groups that did not perform up to par in 2014.
The Aggies had a young team in 2014, and their inconsistent play on the field reflected their youth. The defense struggled for much of the year, which led to the dismissal of defensive coordinator Mark Snyder after the LSU game.
The offense started off like gangbusters, but a quarterback change in the middle of the season and the lack of a true identity hampered it down the stretch.
These issues kept a very talented team from achieving its potential. This is a ranking of each position group on the Aggies.
Hits and Misses of the 2014 AP All-America Team
After an exciting 2014 season full of outstanding matchups and great individual performances, The Associated Press released its All-America team.
Bleacher Report College Football Analysts Michael Felder and Barrett Sallee dish out their hits and misses for the All-America team.
Do you agree with the team? Check out the video, and let us know!
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Ohio State Football: 3 Keys to Upsetting Alabama in the Sugar Bowl
Contrary to popular belief in SEC territory, Ohio State's fortune could not get any better than playing Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on January 1 at 8:30 p.m. EST in New Orleans.
SEC fans, and Alabama fans in particular, are laughing right now. They are pointing to the Buckeyes' abysmal 0-10 record against the SEC in bowl games. They are highlighting the drubbing Florida and LSU put on Ohio State in back-to-back BCS championships in 2007 and 2008. They are quick to reference Nick Saban's last two games against Urban Meyer when Alabama beat Florida 32-13 in the 2009 SEC championship game and 35-6 in the 2010 regular season. Their sense of entitlement is palpable.
Guess what? History does not matter when the teams take the field in a few weeks.
For Meyer and the Buckeyes, the stakes could not be any higher. On the line are Ohio State's reputation, the Big Ten's image, a potential berth in the national championship game and the title for best coach in college football. The Buckeyes can also extend the SEC's championship drought to two years.
Despite the stakes for the Buckeyes, more pressure is on the Crimson Tide. With three championships over the last five years, Alabama has had a lock on SEC and college football supremacy. Everyone outside of Ohio expects Alabama to win convincingly. Oddsmakers have Alabama as 9.5-point favorites. Many feel the Buckeyes don't even deserve to be playing in the game.
That's exactly how Meyer wants it too.
Like Florida State, the Buckeyes are at their best this season when the doubters are loudest. The us-against-the-world motivational tactic works well for this team.
What is also clear is Ohio State is just beginning to realize its potential. The maturation of this team was up and down as anyone would expect from a youthful squad, but the moment has come to prove whether Meyer's vision for this program is a reality or still a work in progress. As the saying goes, to be the best you have to beat the best. It is time to put the Buckeyes to the test.
Here are three keys to the game for Ohio State.
Red-Zone Offense and Defense
Alabama's greatest strength this year is keeping teams from scoring touchdowns. Saban is a master at putting his defense in position to lock down the short field, making it nearly impossible to score. Just ask Auburn. Settling for field goals cost the Tigers the Iron Bowl this year.
On the season, Alabama's opponents entered the red zone 40 times, and the defense gave up 15 touchdowns and 18 field goals. Amazingly, it allowed just three rushing touchdowns all season. When execution matters most, the Crimson Tide's defense rises to the occasion.
The Buckeyes' offense was just as efficient inside the red zone this year. In 65 trips, it scored 46 touchdowns and made eight field goals. Expect Meyer to continue being aggressive and playing with tempo inside the red zone by using misdirection, rollouts and wildcat plays to keep the defense off balance.
Alabama's offense also capitalized on its chances inside the red zone this season. In 60 trips, it scored 41 touchdowns, 25 rushing and 16 passing. It also made 10 field goals.
The Buckeyes allowed 26 touchdowns, 17 on the ground, this season inside the red zone so expect Alabama to try to exploit Ohio State's vulnerability with its power-rushing attack.
Offensively, Meyer's red-zone strategy in this game will be intriguing. Sean Nuernberger is an unreliable field-goal kicker. If it comes down to going for it on fourth down or trying for three points, don't be surprised if Meyer keeps him on the bench.
Besides stopping the run, the Buckeyes' defense needs to put pressure on quarterback Blake Sims. He does not make a lot of mistakes, but the defense cannot allow him to sit comfortably in the pocket until receiver Amari Cooper gets open. They must contain the pocket and force him to release the ball early.
Third-Down Efficiency
Ohio State and Alabama are about as equal as teams can get when it comes to third-down efficiency.
Both offenses put themselves in favorable third-down situations by avoiding tackles for loss, sacks and penalties. The defenses keep opponents in 3rd-and-long by getting sacks, avoiding penalties and tackling well.
On offense, the Buckeyes are converting 51 percent of the time on third down and the Crimson Tide are converting 54 percent of their chances. Each offense is incredibly balanced and can score through big plays in the air or pounding the ball on the ground.
Defensively, Ohio State is allowing opponents to convert 37 percent of the time on third down and Alabama's opponents are converting 32 percent of their chances. When they are on, these defenses frustrate, harass and take the will away from their opponents.
Losing does not happen often, but recent history indicates the team that executes well on third down will win this game. In Alabama's last three defeats, the defense allowed opponents to covert 48 percent of the time on third down while the offense converted 39 percent of its chances.
In Ohio State's last three losses, the defense allowed opponents to convert 47 percent of the time on third down while the offense converted 18 percent of its chances.
Bottom line, the Buckeyes will win this game if the defense gets off the field when it has the opportunity to and the offense consistently moves the chains.
Playing Physical
Given the outcome against the Badgers, it would not surprise me if the Buckeyes turned their attention to the Big Ten championship game after beating Minnesota on November 15. I don't think Meyer overlooked Indiana and Michigan, but neither team had the talent to beat the Buckeyes.
With several weeks to prepare, Meyer showed everyone just how good his young team was against Wisconsin. The lines were dominant, defenders gang tackled, receivers routinely beat double coverage, the backs ran through tackles and special teams were on fire. Everything went right against the Badgers and the same is needed against the Crimson Tide. It won't be easy though.
For the first time this season, Ohio State will be facing a team that matches its speed, power and athleticism. Alabama's foundation is built on being a physical team that overpowers opponents. This game will be a 15-round heavyweight fight. It will try to wear down the Buckeyes. To win the game, Ohio State will have to take Alabama's punches, get nasty and deliver a knockout blow late in the game.
There is nothing better than having two great teams slugging it out for a chance to make it to the championship game.
Few coaches can match Saban when it comes to preparation. Meyer is one of them. Few teams can match Alabama's tradition and standing in college football. Ohio State is one of them.
Many Alabama players have been in this position already playing in the BCS championship two years ago. It will be interesting to see how Ohio State's young players respond on the big stage. The Buckeyes shined against Michigan State and Wisconsin. Can they do it again?
The Buckeyes might be underdogs, but they are hardly inferior. They just need to execute and not make the game bigger than it needs to be. To win, the offense will need to avoid three-and-outs, score touchdowns instead of field goals and be stronger at the point of attack. The defense needs tackle well and stop Cooper from making big plays down the field.
Meyer was hired to get the Buckeyes to this level and compete for titles. There have been a couple of minor hiccups, but his team is ready to deliver. Three years of recruiting and coaching top-level athletes has led to this moment. They are going to have to dig deep, but the Buckeyes will prevail and punch their ticket to Dallas to meet the winner of the semifinal game between Florida State and Oregon. Ohio State wins 31-27.
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USC Football: Why Holiday Bowl Is Huge for Sark's Second Year
Steve Sarkisian said No. 24-ranked USC's Dec. 27 Holiday Bowl appearance is an opportunity for the Trojans to "put [their] best foot forward." In doing so, USC will take one long stride toward contending in the head coach's second season at the helm.
Talk of building to 2015 was already permeating in the Coliseum last month following USC's rout of rival Notre Dame. Sophomore running back Justin Davis said the Trojans are riding a wave of momentum that "hopefully carries over into next season."
Which is not to downplay the implications for 2014, of course: There is plenty at stake for USC as it concerns Sarkisian's debut campaign.
Beating Nebraska in San Diego virtually guarantees the Trojans finish the 2014 season ranked in the Top 25 of the final Associated Press and Amway Coaches Polls. It would also give Sarkisian the first nine-win campaign in his brief head coaching career.
Sarkisian went 5-7 in 2009, his first season after taking over a winless Washington Huskies team, then 7-6 for three straight years before last year's 8-4 run. He accepted the head coaching vacancy at USC in early December, prior to the Huskies' ninth win over Brigham Young in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
But in that 8-4 record, USC is at an important junction for its direction under Sarkisian.
"It's easy to look at the win-loss record and say that's who you are, which is fine," Sarkisian said. "I understand that. Ultimately, that is who we are.
"But I look at the silver lining of a lot of things," he added. "There's a lot in these tight games that we're going to learn from and be better going forward."
Those "tight games" to which Sarkisian refers are defeats to Boston College, Arizona State and Utah by a combined 13 points. The Arizona State and Utah games were especially tight, with the Sun Devils and Utes both winning on touchdowns in the final minute.
"Those tight games and those tough losses—believe me—are going to make us better in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and here comes September [the first month of the 2015 season]," Sarkisian said.
And in that message, Sarkisian conveys one critical component of the postseason: While focus at USC is certainly on Nebraska, there's an eye on Arkansas State, the Trojans' Week 1 opponent next year.
A perhaps overlooked facet of the harsh sanctions the NCAA imposed on USC in 2010 is that for two years, the Trojans were denied the 15 additional practices that come with playing in a bowl game.
"Practice is the hardest thing," said wide receiver John "JuJu" Smith. "You practice for two hours a day, then come out [on game day] and perform for 30 minutes."
With roughly 10 hours of practice time translating to 30 minutes of game time, the 30 hours of bowl game practice USC has is a jump start on three games through Smith's equation.
And, indeed, postseason practices ostensibly operate as the first bridge between seasons in a vein similar to spring workouts.
Springtime is dedicated to keeping the roster sharp and also an opportunity for some new faces to begin making an impact. For the Trojans, Holiday Bowl preparation is beginning that process.
As Michael Lev of the Orange County Register notes, freshman defensive back Lamont Simmons is one such player already making strides.
"The first half of those [bowl] practices are dedicated to our younger players and developing those guys," Sarkisian said. "We have so many of them, and even the guys who are playing right now [we're] going back to the basics and fundamentals of how and why we're doing everything."
Quotes obtained firsthand unless otherwise cited. Statistics courtesy of CFBstats.com.
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Les Miles Smart to Spurn Michigan Reports and Show Commitment to LSU
LSU Tigers head football coach Les Miles is one of the most recognizable names in college football and a staple on the rumor mill every time a coaching position opens up with the Michigan Wolverines.
After Brady Hoke was fired as the head coach of Michigan earlier this month, Sam Webb of Scout.com reported that school officials had reached out to Miles through his agent, George Bass.
Following a practice Monday, Miles spoke to reporters, including Jim Kleinpeter of The Times-Picayune, about receiving interest from the Wolverines, and he adamantly denied contact between the school, himself or his agent.
Despite Michigan possibly making another push to hire Miles—the program tried twice in the past to no avail, according to Nick Baumgardner of MLive.com—the veteran coach is smart to stay in Louisiana and try to win another national championship.
While there is no questioning Miles' ties to the Wolverines as both a player and a coach, he has become a hero at LSU and has reached prominence due to his success with the Tigers. In 10 seasons with the school, Miles has reached two BCS title games and amassed an impressive 103-28 record.
At 61 years old, Miles would have to start from the ground up in Michigan. The program likely needs at least five years before it is a legitimate contender, and that is a very optimistic projection. The Tigers already have a strong core of players, and several more years of elite recruiting should bring LSU back to national prominence.
Miles spoke to Baumgardner about his players, saying, "I enjoy the players, these guys I'm capable of coaching. There's a tradition and a culture here we've kind of established. The young men that come in here really enjoy stepping into this room and being a part of that culture."
It likely wouldn't be about the money, either. Miles is already making a staggering $4.3 million a year, according to Baumgardner, as opposed to the $2.8 million per year that Hoke was making before he was fired. Michigan would likely open the wallet to pay Miles what he wants, but LSU has proven it would do the same.
The competition is tougher in the SEC, but Miles has always been focused on accomplishing the tasks placed in front of him. After his team went 8-4 this season and 4-4 in the conference, there is still plenty of work to do with the Tigers.
Becoming the head coach at Michigan would bring Miles' career full circle and would be a memorable moment for college football fans, but he is better off staying with LSU. If winning another national championship is the ultimate goal, he has a better chance with the Tigers.
*Stats via ESPN.com.
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Marcus Mariota, Melvin Gordon Headline 2014 AP All-America Team
You can add "First-Team All-American" to the growing list of postseason awards and honors for Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.
The 2014 Heisman Trophy winner highlights the group of players selected by The Associated Press as the very best in college football this season. You can find the full team below.
Mariota was brilliant for the Ducks this year, accounting for 4,452 yards from scrimmage and 53 total touchdowns while leading Oregon to the inaugural College Football Playoff. His former coach and current Philadelphia Eagles coach, Chip Kelly, gushed about him on radio station 94WIP in Philadelphia on Monday, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk:
I think Marcus will be successful whether he's an NFL player, a banker, a teacher, a fireman, a policeman. I've said it before about some other players, but if you can buy stock in a human being, you buy stock in that kid because he'll always be successful in anything he does....
I felt lucky that I had an opportunity to coach a young man like that. When you listen to his [Heisman Trophy] acceptance speech, I think it's maybe a sliver of what we got the chance to experience every day to be around him. He's a special young man. I know I'm a better person for being associated with him.
Mariota seems likely to be a top-five pick in this year's NFL draft if he decides to bypass his senior season at Oregon. There are several teams near the bottom of the standings in need of a franchise signal-caller, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and New York Jets.
Heisman runners-up Amari Cooper of Alabama (115 receptions for 1,656 yards and 14 touchdowns) and Melvin Gordon of Wisconsin (2,336 rushing yards, 29 total touchdowns) joined Mariota on the first team.
While Mariota has been collecting postseason awards left and right, Barrett Sallee of Bleacher Report noted that Alabama would have been in trouble without Cooper this year, per B/R Radio on Twitter:
Other notable selections include Shaq Thompson (first-team all-purpose), who played both linebacker and running back for Washington this season, and J.T. Barrett (third-team quarterback), who took over for Braxton Miller at quarterback for Ohio State this season and accounted for 3,772 yards from scrimmage and 45 touchdowns.
Just a redshirt freshman this year, Barrett will likely head into next season as a Heisman favorite and a candidate to move up a few teams in the 2015 All-America selections.
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SEC Football Q&A: What to Make of Geoff Collins' Move from MSU to Florida
The coaching silly season is upon us, and the wheels just keep on spinning.
Late Friday night, former Florida head coach Will Muschamp officially made the move to Auburn to become the new defensive coordinator on the Plains. Meanwhile, at his old employer, there was a possibility that new Florida head coach Jim McElwain would retain defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin to keep some continuity in Gainesville.
Apparently, that's not happening.
Thayer Evans of Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday that Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins will join McElwain's Florida staff in the same role.
What does the move mean for Florida and Mississippi State? That question and more are answered in this week's SEC Q&A.
I love the hire for Florida and McElwain.
Sure, Collins' defenses haven't been stellar in Starkville. In fact, only one—2011—has finished in the top 50 nationally in yards per play. But they are lights out in the red zone, finishing in the top two in the SEC in red-zone touchdown percentage twice over the last four seasons (2011 and 2014).
He's more set in his 4-3 ways than Florida's previous regime, led by Muschamp and Durkin, but the Gators have the talent and experience to be able to pick it up without missing much of a beat.
What's really interesting is that it all but assures that Durkin will be gone and could be what sends defensive backs coach and ace recruiter Travaris Robinson packing (perhaps to his alma mater Auburn to join Muschamp). The latter would hurt recruiting, but it would also serve as a sign that McElwain is making the program his own and creating its own identity.
That's a good thing for Florida even if there are some speed bumps along the way.
For Mississippi State, the $64,000 question becomes, "Is Collins' lateral move a sign that head coach Dan Mullen could be moving on?"
I'm not so sure that's the case. Sure, there have been reports that Mullen is high on Michigan's list, but as of now, there has been no official contact, according to Michael Bonner of The Clarion-Ledger.
If it's related to anything, it's likely more related to the way the season ended.
According to Bonner, Mullen ripped his defensive staff following the 31-17 Egg Bowl loss to Ole Miss that saw the Bulldogs give up 537 yards.
"That's just absolutely pathetic," Mullen said. "That's a terrible job by our defensive coaching staff."
Could Collins' move be related to his head coach throwing him under the bus? Maybe and maybe not although Mullen didn't seem to be too much of a fan of it, according to Brandon Walker of The Commercial Dispatch.
Before everybody freaks out, yes, it is a lateral move by definition. Plus, following a 10-2 season and two years of Florida struggles, Mullen should have a high opinion of his program.
Whatever the reason for Collins' move, though, there are plenty of coaches available who could come in and take over in Starkville (Ed Orgeron and Manny Diaz, I'm looking in your direction).
The combination of head coach Gus Malzahn and defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will keep Auburn in the thick of the SEC West race on an annual basis and will raise the floor of a program that hasn't had back-to-back double-digit-win seasons since 1988 and 1989.
A 10-win season and a SEC West title are not out of the question. In fact, they both should be expected.
Auburn gets Alabama and Georgia at home, draws Kentucky as its rotating SEC East opponent and worked that game into a Thursday night showdown, which adds a semi-bye week into a schedule that only includes one true bye week for SEC schools.
There isn't a surefire loss on the schedule. I'll toss Alabama, Ole Miss, Georgia and LSU into the "toss-up" category, and Auburn gets all but LSU at home.
I'll say 10-2, with losses to Alabama and either Ole Miss or LSU, and on the outside looking in of the SEC Championship Game.
It would not surprise me in the least bit, though, if the Tigers make a run to the second annual College Football Playoff.
It's rather simple—defensive consistency.
It was something that plagued Georgia under former defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and something that, while improved, still jumped up and bit the Bulldogs in Jeremy Pruitt's first year as defensive coordinator.
It would have been tough for Florida to gain 445 yards against air this year, but it managed to pull that off against a Georgia defense despite only running six passing plays. Florida was one-dimensional by necessity, and it didn't matter. That was a game Georgia needed to win to get to Atlanta, and it fell flat on its face.
The Bulldogs closed the season by getting lit up by Georgia Tech to the tune of 463 yards, marking the first loss to the intra-state rival Yellow Jackets since 2008 and second of head coach Mark Richt's 14-year Georgia career.
Another year in the system will help Georgia's talented roster become more comfortable with what Pruitt wants to do, but significant roster turnover, including cornerback Damian Swann and linebackers Amarlo Herrera and Ramik Wilson, could prevent that defense from being as consistent as it needs to be in order to make a run in 2015.
Barrett Sallee is the lead SEC college football writer and video analyst for Bleacher Report as well as a co-host of the CFB Hangover on Bleacher Report Radio (Sundays, 9-11 a.m. ET) on Sirius 93, XM 208.
Quotes were obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted. All stats are courtesy of cfbstats.com, and all recruiting information is courtesy of 247Sports. Follow Barrett on Twitter @BarrettSallee.
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Urban Meyer Under Immense Pressure to Hire Great Replacement for Tom Herman
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When he first arrived at Ohio State in late 2011, Urban Meyer knew the question was coming. So when he was asked to explain the health problems that led to his downfall at Florida, it wasn't a surprise that Meyer had an answer that was both plausible and logical.
Given the success Meyer found in Gainesville—including a run of two national championships in three years—programs from around the country came calling to claim their branches of Meyer's coaching tree. But rather than trust his replacements for the likes of Dan Mullen and Charlie Strong, Meyer tried to overcompensate, overextending himself and wearing himself out in the process.
"If you hire quality people, they will be head coaches someday; you can't stand in the way," Meyer told The Columbus Dispatch in 2012. "The key is when you lose someone, how you replace him."
For the first time since coming to Columbus, Meyer's ability to do just that will truly be put to the test.
With the news that Buckeyes offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tom Herman will be announced Houston's head coach on Tuesday came the realization that Ohio State will need to replace its most valuable assistant. The 2014 recipient of the Broyles Award, presented annually to college football's top assistant, Herman made a name for himself this season by transforming redshirt freshman J.T. Barrett into a Heisman Trophy candidate and one-time third-string quarterback Cardale Jones into the Big Ten Championship MVP.
But Herman's value to Meyer's staff extended beyond his work with the OSU quarterbacks, as he's also proven to be one of the Buckeyes' most decorated recruiters. In the matter of just two recruiting cycles, Herman used his Texas ties to singlehandedly build a pipeline to the Lone Star State, helping OSU land Barrett, 4-star linebacker Mike Mitchell, 4-star running back Dontre Wilson and 4-star offensive guard Demetrius Knox from 2013-2014.
In the 11 years prior to Herman's arrival, the Buckeyes had netted a total of four scholarship players from the talent-rich state.
"Tom Herman did an excellent job down in Texas, an area that traditionally has not been strong for Ohio State," Meyer said on national signing day in 2013. "I knew very well Tom had a background in Texas and I knew he's a good recruiter because I did the homework before we hired him. Very good recruiter."
That's also shown up in the recruiting of other states as well, particularly at the quarterback position. Herman played a key role in the recruitment of 2013 junior college wide receiver Corey Smith and Ohio State's last three quarterback commitments in 2014: 3-star prospect Stephen Collier, 2015 4-star signal-caller Torrance Gibson and 3-star quarterback Joe Burrow.
The loss of Herman may have even already hurt the Buckeyes on the recruiting trail, as 3-star wide receiver Lawrence Cager told Ari Wasserman of Cleveland.com that he was no longer considering Ohio State, due in large part to the departure of the offensive coordinator.
"Mainly because of the coaching change," Cager said of his decision to not include the Buckeyes in his most recent top five. "Coach Herman leaving was big."
While it remains unclear how much of a priority landing Cager was for OSU—the Buckeyes have gone receiver-heavy in their last two recruiting classes and some recruiting insiders have questioned the legitimacy of Cager's Ohio State offer—it's worth pointing out that recruits have taken note of Herman's new gig. Gibson, one of the most highly touted commits to the Buckeyes' 2015 class, initially voiced concern with Herman's departure before congratulating the Cougars' new head coach.
Throw in the value that Herman added coaching X's and O's—the development of Barrett and Jones, as well as Braxton Miller and Kenny Guiton in the past three seasons, speaks for itself—and it's clear Meyer will need to nail the hiring of Herman's replacement. While Meyer may be one of the fathers of the spread offense, Herman managed to put his own spin on it at OSU, implementing a no-huddle scheme that only enhanced the Buckeyes' talent advantage in the Big Ten.
"That's a big part of why [he was] hired," Meyer said of Herman in September. "I wanted to do it, and he's an expert at it."
The most likely scenario for Ohio State appears to be promoting offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator Ed Warinner to the position of primary offensive coordinator and bringing in an up-and-coming quarterbacks coach to fill Herman's role. Warinner gained experience as a play-caller as the OC at Kansas from 2007-09, helping lead the Jayhawks to a top-10 offense and Orange Bowl victory in 2007.
But making the right hire to replace Herman's work on the recruiting trail and with the Buckeyes quarterbacks will remain critical, especially considering that Warinner has been rumored for the head coaching vacancies at Army and Kansas in the past two years. Meyer will likely look for a quarterbacks coach/co-offensive coordinator with experience in the spread system, with the ability to call plays and recruit Texas being major bonuses.
Tony Gerdeman of theOzone.net has compiled the most comprehensive list of potential replacements for Herman, which includes Boise State's Mike Sanford, East Carolina's Lincoln Riley and Mississippi State's Brian Johnson. As we learned a year ago, Meyer will certainly look to swing for a home run hire, as he did when he replaced defensive line coach Mike Vrabel with Penn State's Larry Johnson.
Replacing a position coach, however, differs from the challenge of hiring a new coordinator, as Meyer learned at Florida. There will be no shortage of qualified candidates lining up to become the next member of Meyer's storied coaching tree, but it will be up to the two-time national champion head coach to make the right hire and keep his offense—and perhaps his program—on track.
Ben Axelrod is Bleacher Report's Ohio State Lead Writer. You can follow him on Twitter @BenAxelrod. Unless noted otherwise, all quotes obtained firsthand. All statistics courtesy of cfbstats.com, and recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.
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Reliving the Biggest Upsets of the 2014 College Football Season
There wasn't an "Appalachian State over Michigan" or a "Georgia Southern over Florida," but the 2014 college football season was not without its upsets.
They were of the milder variety, sure, but an upset is an upset—and many of this year's surprising results proved important on a national scale. Seven of the eight games on this list had College Football Playoff implications as recently as championship weekend.
The upsets on the following slides have withstood the test of time. Boston College beating USC, for example, was a major surprise in the moment but doesn't seem all that weird in hindsight. The Eagles were slightly better than expected and finished 7-5; USC was slightly worse and finished 8-4.
But instead of in-the-moment upsets, let's relive the games that seem just as curious now as they did when they happened. They are the upsets that defined the regular season.
Sound off below and let us know which game you'll remember best.
Michigan Gives Mullen Best Chance for Long-Term Success
According to Michael Bonner of The Clarion-Ledger, Dan Mullen has not had any contact with the University of Michigan. However, with Mullen yet to sign an extension with Mississippi State and Michigan's head coaching position remaining vacant, the rumors continue to rage.
Bleacher Report College Football Analysts Barrett Sallee and Adam Kramer discuss the Mullen rumors.
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Marcus Mariota Cracks Jokes on David Letterman's 'Top 10'
Now that he's won a Heisman Trophy, it's safe to call Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota a household name.
Following the traditional path of celebrity, we knew it would only be a matter of time before Mariota ended up on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Mariota took his comedy chops to the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday night, listing the top 10 thoughts that went through his head after he won the 2014 Heisman Trophy. The 21-year-old held his own on stage, drawing a huge laugh with this jab at New York's underachieving football teams:
Appearing on Letterman has become a rite of passage for Heisman winners. Jameis Winston, Johnny Manziel and Robert Griffin III have all appeared on the program.
Mariota is probably too young to get the Don Ho reference, but he makes a good point about not spiking the trophy. The Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League showed us what can happen when you don't take care of your hardware, via SB Nation's Rodger Sherman.
Next up for Mariota's Ducks are the undefeated Florida State Seminoles. Bleacher Report's Tom Weir is calling this Rose Bowl matchup "a battle for the soul of college football."
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Bo Pelini to Youngstown State: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
Days after it was denied that Bo Pelini would be the next head football coach at Youngstown State, the former Nebraska coach will reportedly take the job with the Penguins.
WKBN 27 in Ohio had the news:
Pelini will be the seventh head football coach in Penguins' program history.
Pelini replaces Eric Wolford, who was fired after five seasons, posting a record of 31-26 and going without a playoff appearance.
Pelini is a 1986 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, and a 1990 graduate of Ohio State University, having played safety for the Buckeyes.
Thayer Evans of Sports Illustrated also reported Pelini's hiring on Twitter:
According to Joe Scalzo of the Youngstown Vindicator, Pelini was enticed by what Youngstown State had to offer on and off the field:
Pelini will join former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel at Youngstown State, who currently serves as university president.
Matt Hayes of the Sporting News weighed in on Pelini's move:
Pelini spent seven seasons as head coach of Nebraska, winning at least nine games every year and compiling a 67-27 record before being fired on November 30. The Cornhuskers will take on USC in the Holiday Bowl with interim coach Barney Cotton leading the way.
Youngstown State didn't contend for an FCS national title under previous head coach Eric Wolford. The Penguins' last playoff appearance was in 2006. Pelini brings instant credibility to this program, though he has a tough task ahead of him to rebuild it.
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5 College Football Bowl Games That We Could Do Without
Whether you're of the mindset that there are too many bowl games, not enough or just enough, one thing is certain: Not all bowls are created equally.
The yearly ranking of bowl games from an interest standpoint can show just how wide the gap is between the top of the slate and the bottom. From the two playoff semifinals to traditions like the Cotton Bowl, the top of the bowl slate is stacked.
Get down to the bottom of it, however, and there are some real snoozers.
Which bowl games could college football easily do without? The answers are in the following slides.
Florida Gators' Defense Will Continue to Roll Under New DC Geoff Collins
According to Thayer Evans of SI.com, Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins will become the Florida Gators' new DC for the 2015 season.
Bleacher Report College Football Analysts Barrett Sallee and Michael Felder discuss the impact that Collins can make on the already stellar Florida defense.
Was this a good hire for the Gators?
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Why Georgia Could Be in for a Long Season in 2014
"Next year" is seemingly always the year for Georgia—a program that has been ranked No. 1 in the country, played in two SEC Championship Games and been within five yards of a national title berth since its last conference championship in 2005.
Next year won't be the year.
Even in a down SEC East, it is going to take a lot for the 2015 Georgia Bulldogs to break through that glass ceiling, win the division and contend for a spot in the second annual College Football Playoff.
The roster turnover is just going to be too much for head coach Mark Richt's crew to overcome.
No, it's not the expected loss of running back Todd Gurley. True freshman running back Nick Chubb proved that he's more than capable of picking up the slack by in Gurley's stead in 2014, gaining 1,281 yards and 12 touchdowns. He'll have insurance behind him in the form of Sony Michel and Keith Marshall.
They might have to be the offense, though.
Unlike last offseason, when rising redshirt senior Hutson Mason slid into the top spot of the quarterback depth chart after Aaron Murray moved on, there are no experienced quarterbacks that have total trust of the coaching staff on the roster.
Rising sophomore Brice Ramsey, junior Faton Bauta and freshman Jacob Park are all talented, and Ramsey and Bauta both earned mop-up snaps in 2014. That's a far cry from Mason, who served as Murray's primary backup and learned the system for nearly four years before making his first start late last year.
Ramsey will likely be the favorite. The former 4-star prospect, per 247 Sports, from Kingsland, Georgia, came to Georgia in the class of 2013 and has had some time to learn the offense after running primarily a "Wing-T" at Camden County High School.
Is it enough time to get comfortable, though?
Sure, draft-eligible junior Malcolm Mitchell will be back, according to Tanya Sichynsky of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, but Chris Conley and Michael Bennett—Georgia's top two receivers from 2014—will both be gone. Ramsey, or whoever wins the quarterback job, better develop the chemistry that Murray and Mason had built for years with that receiving corps, because Georgia is at its best when there's a consistent connection to move the chains.
On top of that, linebackers Amarlo Herrera and Ramik Wilson will exhaust their eligibility after the bowl game, as will cornerback Damian Swann—who came on strong with 62 tackles and three picks after a rather lackluster 2013 season. Richt announced that linebackers Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins will be back, per Sichynsky, although Jenkins' return might not be entirely set in stone, according to Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.
There's a ton of roster turnover in Athens, and that's not good for a team that couldn't find a way to stay consistent even with veterans all over the field.
Is there anything to suggest that 2015 will be different?
If anything, the East will be better than it has been over the last two seasons. Florida turned over a new leaf and is rebuilding the program with offensive-minded head coach Jim McElwain. Tennessee's rebuilding effort is entering Year 3 and includes a small village of talented skill players on offense and a defensive line that includes Derek Barnett and incoming monsters Khalil McKenzie and Shy Tuttle.
Georgia has a great class coming in 2015, but with Alabama in Athens and Auburn on the Plains, the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party in Jacksonville and a road trip to Tennessee on the schedule, next year won't be Georgia's year.
Barrett Sallee is the lead SEC college football writer and video analyst for Bleacher Report as well as a co-host of the CFB Hangover on Bleacher Report Radio (Sundays, 9-11 a.m. ET) on Sirius 93, XM 208.
Quotes were obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted. All stats are courtesy of cfbstats.com, and all recruiting information is courtesy of 247Sports. Follow Barrett on Twitter @BarrettSallee.
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After interviewing several Plastic Surgeons, some recommended to me and others that I researched online, I chose Dr. Leonard Hochstein because of his calm, confident demeanor during my consultation. He and his staff were supportive and answered all my questions. His office was comfortable and his staff were welcoming. He also had many pictures to share of his excellent work and had many pictures of procedures he had done on patients who have similar characteristics to mine. No two procedures were alike and the final results were complimentary and unique to each patient.
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Dr Hochstein knows his craft and knows how to treat his patients. I felt at ease with him and knew I would be in good care. My first consultation with Dr Hochstein was 5 months ago when I went in to get more information about doing a breast implants. 3 weeks later I went in for the actual procedure, after a few weeks all I can say was this guy knows what he is doing and the fact he takes his time and goes over all the questions I had it shows he really does care.
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Leonard Hochstein, MD practices in Miami at Dr. Leonard Hochstein as a Plastic Surgeon, board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hochstein began participating on RealSelf in 2011, and has achieved "Distinguished Member" status. The doctor has 17 years of experience providing cosmetic and aesthetic medical services, and is a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr. Hochstein has hospital affiliations at Aventura Hospital.
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You are omitting the cost to admin, care and feed the hardware. That is AWS's selling point - what happens if you want to use it for your program / project that only lasts a short period of time? What if you got the scale wrong? Reliability and Redundancy? There is a price point for leasing services especially when there are unknowns in the scope of your venture.
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Renovated, sweet one-bedroom condo. The 500 square foot, 2nd floor apartment (that's a 1st floor in Europe) in an attractive brick building is in the very center of Boston's historic district on coveted Beacon Hill. Two blocks to the Boston Common and Public Garden! One block to the shops, boutiques and restaurants on Charles Street.
New kitchen, new bathroom, spacious bedroom, lofty ceilings and plenty of light from the tall windows make this place sparkle!
Quaint brick buildings, cobblestones and gas lamps, restaurants, cafes, fabulous bakeries and cute boutiques - this is your neighborhood. Leave your car behind and walk to everything!
With its attention to detail and comfort, this condo will welcome you back after a busy day exploring all that Boston has to offer.
Start your day with a run along the river, then take in some history on the Freedom Trail. Head over to Newbury Street for serious shopping, and in the evening choose from dozens of restaurants ranging from cozy pubs to world renowned, or catch a show in the Theatre District - it is all within a few minutes scenic walk.
For an enthusiastic appraisal of the neighborhood, read what VRBO.com (HomeAway's partner) wrote about our 3-bedroom condo in the same building: www.vrbo.com/285427.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo: Location, location! Beacon Hill is the heart of this historic city, the most central location from which to explore the best of Boston. All the major tourist attractions are easily accessible, most of them within a short walk. At the same time, Beacon Hill is a real neighborhood with grocery stores, a bakery, a post office, as well as boutiques and cafes, where you will feel welcome and at home.
My husband and I hail from Ireland and France originally, and met as students at UC Berkeley.
We have lived in Boston for almost 3 decades, and absolutely love the city.
Owner purchased this condo in 1996
Boston is beautiful, historic, the most European of American cities. It is very user-friendly, very walkable, and offers a wonderful array of activities and destinations within the city itself - something to delight everyone.
My daughter and son-in-law live in another state. However, a few years ago, they did live in Beacon Hill. They have always had a great fondness for the area so my husband and I treated them to a few days stay at this Condo after the Christmas Holiday.
From the beginning, the Owner was so responsive and helpful. Her correspondance to us was complete and timely! It was a pleasure to work with her!
My daughter and her husband were thrilled with the Condo and especially the Wonderful location! They had a Great time in the City, much of it due to the fact that they had this Cozy Condo to call "home" for a few days!The only problem is that from now on when they come to Boston, they will probably want Only to stay at this Comfortable Condo and not with family!!
We were so happy with our stay here! The location was so convenient, as we were literally steps away from many of the things we wanted to see - the Freedom Trail, Boston Common & the Public Gardens, Boylston Street, etc. And for the times that we needed to take the T (also very user-friendly!) the closest station was just down the street. The apartment was very clean and comfortable, and we had everything we needed. Caroline was so friendly, and very thorough in her preparations to make sure we had our keys, codes, etc. We will most definitely be back to Boston, and we just hope that this property is still available!
Apartment was lovely, in a quiet location. Very well stocked with everything you could possibly want. Great location just around the corner from Charles street. Grocery stores close as is the whole foods market. Close to T station. Wifi also available with was very useful. Would recommend apartment and would definately stay sgain.
This was our first VRBO experience and we are beyond satisfied with the owner's persistant pleasantness as well as her immediate responses to every inquiry before arrival, during the stay and after departure as well. The property was just as pictured, described, as well as spotlessly clean! Thanks for a wonderful introduction to VRBO ~~~ be sure to dine for either breakfast or dinner at the Paramount restaurant on Charles Street!
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely Beacon Hill condo. The owner, Caroline, was fabulous to work with. She has thought of everything needed and the condo was exceptionally clean. It is in a fabulous, fabulous location! It is very close to Charles Street with great restaurants and everything you could need including a convenient T stop. The condo is comfortable and it is easy to make yourself at home!! Highly recommended!!
When we arrived in Boston and parked the car, we walked to the apartment and were very pleasantly surprised. The place was clean, cozy and cute with everything you need for a stay in Boston. Plus location, location, location. Walk out the door to a number of restaurants and coffee shops and the Boston Common is just steps away. We walked all over the city from our apartment and when we got back, we relaxed in a very comfortable and cozy atmosphere and slept in a comfy bed. My previous times in Boston had me staying in hotels, but this is much cozier and relaxing and gives you the option of having some meals at home rather than in a restaurant. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks Caroline!
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Even more interesting, is that the portable device- complete with a Web camera, a battery-powered projector and a mobile telephone- can be worn as jewelry. Signals from the camera and projector are sent to smartphones with Internet connections.
According to MIT, the device is controlled by simple hand gestures and can transform any surface into a touchscreen for computing. An amazing little device, it can even take photos if a user frames a scene with his or her hands, or project a watch face with the correct time on a wrist if the user makes a circle there with a finger. Amazing? I think so.
"Other than letting some of you live out your fantasy of looking as cool as Tom Cruise in 'Minority Report' it can really let you connect as a sixth sense device with whatever is in front of you," said Dr. Patty Maes, an MIT researcher.
The futuristic gadget was unveiled on Wednesday by Dr. Maes at the Technology, Entertainment, and Design Conference in Southern California. The device was made from store-bought components, putting the developments costs at a grand total of $300.
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Similar to toting around a mini genius, the device recognizes items in stores, and then gathers and projects information about products to the user. It also is able to provide quick signals to let users know what the best products are based on their needs.
Another amazing feature is the device's ability to look at an airplane ticket and let the user know whether the flight is delayed or on time. It is also able to recognize books (based on an image or RFID) in a book store and then project reader reviews or author information from the Internet onto blank pages.
The device can also recognize articles in newspapers, retrieve the latest related stories or video from the Internet and then display them on pages for the user. Say goodbye to your dictionary and encyclopedia.
"You can use any surface, including your hand if nothing else is available, and interact with the data," Dr. Maes added. "It is very much a work in progress. Maybe in ten years we will be here with the ultimate sixth-sense brain implant."
According to Dr. Maes, the device is similar to Microsoft's (
) Surface interactive display tech, with the exception that this gadget is portable and lets the user turn a flat surface or object into an augmented-reality display.
Although the device is in the research phase, it does provide a sneak peak into what we can expect in the future of gadgets. In the end, researchers hope the device will be able to provide data access on any object a user comes in contact with, make 3D GoogleMaps seem trivial, and totally transform online social networking.
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No. 1 goalie's numbers up
Pavelec's wobbly save percentage climbing last several games
Hockey is a game of heart, yes, but it's a game of numbers too. And numbers tell their own stories -- ones that Ondrej Pavelec says he doesn't read too closely.
"I never look at my numbers," the Jets' soft-spoken goaltender said on Friday afternoon, after kicking out a brisk practice at the MTS Centre. "It's not about the numbers, it's about the wins. It's about the two points at the end of the game."
Two points, like the pair the Jets collected on Thursday when Pavelec helped lift them to a 3-1 decision over the visiting New Jersey Devils. It wasn't a wildly busy night for the netminder -- he faced a workaday 23 shots -- but many of the Devils' chances were quality.
And Pavelec? He was sharp when he had to be: Right in position to block a Bobby Butler shot during a first-period Devils power play. Ready to pounce on a puck Alexei Ponikarovsky whipped towards the net in the opening minutes of the third, to keep the game at a 1-1 tie.
Pavelec closed the Devils game with a rosy .957 save percentage.
This is where the numbers hint at the story they could be spinning -- one of a goaltender settling into a groove that gives his team a strong chance at winning, after a stumbled stretch earlier in the season.
These are small sample sizes, to be sure. But consider this: Pavelec's numbers in a Jan. 29 game in Montreal were rough, with a save percentage of .846; two days later in Miami, almost the same. On Feb. 1, the netminder got shelled in Tampa Bay, giving up five goals on only 14 shots for a grisly .643 save percentage.
That time, he was yanked for Al Montoya.
Since that painful road trio, though, Pavelec's numbers have quietly turned around. Before the puck dropped in Buffalo on the first night of the Jets' recent five-game road trip, Pavelec's season-long save percentage sat a flat .889; six games later, it's crept up to .901 -- closer to where you'd expect an NHL starter to comfortably reside.
This is a positive story arc, but Pavelec isn't ready to call it a happy ending yet. He can be hard on himself; you have to be, he said, to stay in the league.
"Of course, you feel better," he said. "But you have to stay in the middle, not be too high or too low. We've been playing well the last couple of games. You'll wake up in the morning, and come into the rink, everybody has a smile on their face."
Asked to point to something that might have changed recently, Pavelec shrugged. "I feel the same way all season long," he said. "It's about the little details. You're not going to change anything in a couple of practices. It's about the confidence. If you're winning, you'll feel confident. It's all about the winning."
And with that winning, comes more time to settle in. Already, Pavelec has spent more time on the ice and faced more shots than all but five other NHL goalies. By all indications, the Jets will continue to ride their starter just as hard.
"I love it," Pavelec said. "I love ice time. I love to play the games... I'm just happy I can play."
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