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It recounts his experience of reading the entire Encyclopædia Britannica; all 32 volumes of the 2002 edition, extending to over 33,000 pages with some 44 million words. He set out on this endeavour to become the "smartest person in the world". The book is organized alphabetically in encyclopedia format and recounts both interesting facts from the encyclopedia and the author's experiences. It is a light-hearted book, with the author combining his sarcastic wit with odd-ball trivia in everyday experiences.
In addition to the generally positive reviews, there was one particularly harsh review, published by Joe Queenan in The New York Times Book Review, in which Queenan attacks Jacobs. The review sparked a brief controversy, causing New York Times readers to write letters in defense of Jacobs and his book. Jacobs himself responded in a Times rebuttal (published February 13, 2005), pointing out that "the ridiculously hyperbolic subtitle might have been a tip-off" of the book's ironic tone that must have been missed by Queenan. Jacobs's response to Queenan's review — though expressing hurt feelings, bewilderment toward Queenan's outrage, and the opinion that Queenan had become journalism's version of a schoolyard bully — is written in a humorous tone just as the book itself is (See New York Times, February 13, 2005).
For a fictional example, see The Red-Headed League, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in which a man is hired to copy out the Britannica by hand - for no other reason (at least apparently) than his red hair.
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During my Udacity Class CS258 I was introduced to Coverage.py. You can read up on Code Coverage on Wikipedia but I would also recommend the free course on the subject via Udacity.
To get Coverage.py running on your installation, the easiest way is using the console command easy_install. If you are using PythonPortable, you need to navigate to App\Scripts before executing the following command:
easy_install coverage
Easy, wasn't it?
PyScripter is a neat IDE packaged with PythonPortable. It has a feature called External Tools (found under the menu Tools->Tools). To make a neat shortcut you can "Configure Tools.." under the same menu.
Here are two shortcuts, one for running coverage on one file, the other for constructing the HTML:
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Just pasting this inside PyScripter.ini does require some additional fiddling, so I recommend just using the gui. The new commands will appear inside Tools->Tools. The generated HTML will be inside the scripts working directory.
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This is the new Twingo from Renault. And zut alors, we want to tune the living Shih Tzu out of it.
Not just because its predecessor was one of the best hatches we've driven, and had enough room for Ross Kemp in the boot. Or because it looks relatively faithful to the incredible TwinRun concept we saw last year. Or that it smashed our Nan Prix. But because this one's rear-engined and rear-wheel drive. So it could - could - do some big drifty skids.
Renault reveals brand new Twingo
Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive supermini makes us want to make it go faster immediately
This is the new Twingo from Renault. And zut alors, we want to tune the living Shih Tzu out of it.
Unfortunately, our sideways aspirations will be a tad hampered by the base engines. Renault's been pretty cagey with specifics, but it's hinted that they'll be more green than grunt, so expect 1.0-litre three-cylinders to feature heavily.
So, why rear-engined? It's been developed with Daimler and it'll appear with different bodywork but pretty much identical underpinnings as the upcoming Smart ForFour and ForTwo. Which explains the conspicuously radical bum-engined layout for Renault (not counting its past form with the Clio V6 and 5 Turbo).
Renault also notes that the layout improves the turning circle and, combined with the use of a smaller block and positioning the wheels at the car's extremities, frees up extra cabin space.
The Twingo also follows in the infuriating wake of pretty much every small non-Dacia on sale at the moment, with Renault offering the full gamut of salary-munching personalisation options. It includes a colour chart like regurgitated dolly mixture, many meaningless decals, and with it the opportunity to obliterate its resale value before it's turned a wheel. But still no tuning parts.
Still, looks good though, doesn't it? And if you want an RS version, may we humbly point you to the comments section below...


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The Montreal Screwjob is an infamous moment that almost all wrestling fans know. Even those who have never seen the Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart match – which is good, but lacks an exciting finish – will have heard of the moment when Vince McMahon transformed into Mr McMahon and ended The Hitman's WWF career with a shocking twist.
The back story is convoluted and differs depending
It won't come as a surprise to many when I say that wrestling's popularity has been slowly deteriorating for many years – probably since the closure of WCW back in 2001. WWE's TV ratings are at their lowest for 15 years and Impact currently earns an average of 1.1 – 0.1 lower than it was in 2007. In five years they've actually lost viewers.
It surprises me when I see wrestling
In the previous edition of 'Who Was Better' I asked who the superior talent was: Kurt Angle or Bret Hart?
You voted and your winner was…BRET 'THE HITMAN' HART with a 25 votes, compared to Angle's 10.
The nineties saw a huge transition in wrestling. In just one decade, WCW became the superior wrestling promotion, all before a series of poor decisions
It's been over two months since the last edition of 'Who was better?' so a couple of quick points. Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone for the fact that the last edition had over 10,000 views and almost 60 comments. I made this blog series with the intention of creating debate, so the more people leaving comments, the better.
Secondly I should announce the winner of the last edition,
In the last blog the big debate was; who was better: Eddie Guerrero or Chris Jericho? The people have spoken and the winner is….
CHRIS JERICHO! Y2J wins it with 17 votes in comparison to Guerrero's 11.
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Gender has nothing to do with sexual organs in the same way that feet have nothing to do with walking. People have gotten too "smart" for their own good, and they twist simple and obvious facts into these nonsensical and abstract theories. Way too much is given in society so that people can pat themselves on the back for being enlightened and politically correct. I don't really enjoy posting about MMA here anymore, and the stuff I do feel compelled to post about only pisses me off. I've never wanted to do a big farewell thing, and then start posting again the next day, so I think I'm done here. I'll be in my cave where us neanderthals think that it's wrong for a dude with a mutilated Dick to play pretend while hitting women. You guys have fun patting each other on the back for being so damn open minded.
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I have friends who are transgendered. I have a kid who used to work for me who is going through the preliminary stages of the surgical process. I don't have a problem with any of that.
I do not feel that Fox should be licensed to fight women, as I believe she made the change after puberty. I'd read where Olympic guidelines have no concern with trans athletes, provided they medically delayed puberty and made adjustment afterwards.
That being said, I don't bear any real animosity towards Fox. The loss isn't really that big of a deal for me.
I get it's a controversial topic. I'm not interested in forcing anyone to come to my personal perspective. But I feel obligated to state it clearly when I have one.
I'm not banning anyone for the petty bullshit that's already been said. It's certainly no worse than you'd find in a thread about Tito, or brock, or Vitor, for that matter.
But I am issuing a blanket warning here--not to you 'Jedi, but to the rest of the board--if you can't say anything that brings the board to a better, more informed place, if you can't state your opinion clearly and/or respectfully, don't bother posting. Nobody gives a shit if you hate transexuals, or if you hate any other underrepresented, for that matter. There are other boards on the internet for that shit.
Keep it about fighting or get the fuck out.
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I personally, don't have a problem with Fox fighting women. If she went through the proper protocols for her procedure, which I'm led to believe she did, and she's on weight and her opponents are aware, then it's not a big deal for me. At that point they are both willing, participating, adults who can make big girl decisions as to who they want to fight for money.
You have to know what you don't know.
Talking Vitor the fighter and how he's overhyped, never acting him as a person is comparable to acting Fallon Fox as a person?
Thats what we like to call a STRETCH.
BUT HEY, keep being simple minded bigots.
People are attacking Fallon as a person, and saying some hateful things about her. If anyone thinks me saying Vitor is overhyped and a choke artist is the same as this shit in this thread, they are fucking pathetic.
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Barrow AFC win for first time in nine league games
Last updated at 16:57, Tuesday, 01 January 2013
Blue Square Bet Premier: Gateshead 0 Barrow AFC 1
Goal: Barrow: Adam Boyes (2)
Attendance: 610 (including 58 Barrow supporters)
BARROW AFC recorded their first win in nine league games with a battling 1-0 New Year's Day win at Gateshead in Blue Square Bet Premier.
Barrow took the lead after 62 seconds when a free-kick by Sean Hessey was headed down into a muddy patch on the pitch by Tom Anderson and, after Gateshead defender James Curtis failed to clear it, Adam Boyes tapped in his 12th goal of the season.
The Bluebirds should have had a penalty moments later when Boyes was blatantly shoved in the box by Tynesiders' skipper Ben Clark. Referee Anthony Blackhouse missed the incident.
The remainder of the first half brought chances galore at both ends, with Anderson twice clearing off the line to keeper Barrow ahead.
Barrow rode their luck at time in the second half but defended as if their lives depended on it to bag a crucial victory.
Bluebirds boss Dave Bayliss made two changes to the side which lost 4-1 at Macclesfield in the FA Cup on Saturday, with Anderson and Garry Hunter replacing Matt Flynn and Louis Almond.
Gateshead (4-4-2): Adam Bartlett; Carl Magnay, Chris Bush, James Curtis, Ben Clark (captain); Jamie Chandler, Phil Turnbull, Josh Gillies, James Marwood; Ryan Donaldson, Liam Henderson.
Subs: Jordan Nixon, Yemi Odubade, Micky Cummins, James Brown, Glenn Wilson.
Barrow (4-5-1): Danny Hurst; Mike Pearson (captain), Gavin Skelton, Sean Hessey, Tom Anderson; James Owen, Alex-Ray Harvey, Garry Hunter, Paul Rutherford, Sean McConville; Adam Boyes.
Subs: Shaun Pearson, Matt Flynn, Danny Rowe, Joe Jackson, Louis Almond.
See Wednesday's Evening Mail for full report, photos and post-match reaction
First published at 14:17, Tuesday, 01 January 2013
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What a misery you are Mrs Field,if it had been 15-0 you would have said the same.
Make the most of it, complete fluke they are appalling!
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It looks a bit gloomy actually.
What is Death Bridge? Is it set in Death's Domain, or is it some strange crossover from Troll Bridge?
I take it DW means Discworld, not Doctor Who in this context.
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I recently sat down with my MMA Sentinel co-host, Iain Kidd in an interview with DeAnda where he discussed his dream of making it to the big show and fighting for Jones' belt. As a guy who once weighed 320 pounds, Angel is the kind of person that has the drive and ambition to realize his dreams. Will he make it all the way to UFC gold? Who knows. I will say one thing. I went into this interview not knowing much about this cat, and by the time it was wrapped, I felt like I had just spoken to the human version of The Little Engine That Could. Here's what he had to say:
If, no, when I beat Tyrone Spong on the feet, then everybody is not going to be saying that I'm just some backyard brawler. I do come from the streets. I don't come from a tae kwon do gym or a karate gym. That said, it doesn't mean that I'm just a brawler. I've got technique and I've been training and refining that technique for five years. I'm great on my feet and on the ground. Everybody is going to see that I'm for real.
If I could fight anyone, I would like to fight Jon Jones. I think I can beat him. I think I can knock him out, too. I'd like to fight him or whoever is considered the best in the world that's at a reachable weight class that I can get to. I don't want to fight in a division that would be easily taken over. I want to compete and push myself. I want to fight the best.


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SMALLWARES BRINGS A RAFFISH air of feral youth, lipstick hues, and tongue-tingling spices to the family-values village of Beaumont. Red windows cast film-noir light on a room that recalls a Chinese drinking club reimagined by Ikea. Behind an elongated bar, happy staffers shake to the metronomic beats of the Cars. At tiny tables, a motley of Korean noodles, Japanese comforts, Oregon larder, hallucinogenic heat, and bits of candied meat tumbles through a parade of tight, precise dishes. Italian olive oil even drizzles into the act. In these casual quarters, the snacking is fearless, and so is the thinking.
A neighborhood away, Aviary spins a different mood: a cinder-block bunker of modest reserve serving culinary provocations on a stretch of NE Alberta Street known more for hipster aspirations than serious eating. The aura of indie music and industrial kitchen clanking is familiar, but audacity runs through a menu of globe-smashing intrigue. It takes chutzpah to put crunchy chicken skin at the center of a salad hosting fat cubes of fresh watermelon—in February, no less!—while making room for Thai chiles, bitter-herbal watercress vines, and a left-field carpet of baba ghanoush singing ecstatic sesame notes and as light as whipped cream. It's all a heady surprise, supremely refreshing, and unlike anything you've eaten.
At Smallwares and Aviary, two exciting and original food minds are breaking from the flames, dudes, and snouts that hog Portland's stage. Asia is the jumping-off point, but inauthenticity rules—backed by real technique. Seasonality is acknowledged but not worshipped. Both still have bumps: not every experiment works. But they are bound by a disciplined, New York-expat spirit, cross-cultural cooking, and a refreshingly girlie energy.
Neither place makes ordering easy. Categories are nowhere to be found, and assembling a meal from à la carte esoterica is largely up to your imagination. Risk-averse eaters need not even try. The wise diner comes with a group and settles in to share dishes and join the spirit of discovery.
Smallwares launched in February, oozing creative independence. Owner Johanna Ware, 31, offers not so much a menu as a rethinking of the four food groups: edgy raw seafood, brave new vegetables, remodeled Asian classics, and offbeat meats. Her playbook includes taste fixations gleaned from David Chang's Momofuku Noodle Bar; New York's Michelin-starred, globe-hopping Public; and Portland's farm-loving Nostrana. Nothing tastes as it seems. Jump on in.
Oysters on the half shell arrive with a Thai fever. A crazy wave of brine, fish sauce, cilantro, and lime spills from each shell. For a night of nibbling, ear-warming invigoration, this is the starting point. Pristine spot prawns surf their own sea of fiery chiles, pickled onion lust, and lush, green-gold Sicilian olive oil. It tastes like luxury and fury. Grab two orders.
What the kitchen calls mapo dofu is more accurately a masterful reinvention of the Sichuan classic. Instead of firecracking hunks of pockmarked tofu, Ware mimics the bean curd's silken interior in an elegant egg custard beneath a bright field of angular scallions. But prickly whooshes of Sichuan peppercorns leave no doubt: China is calling the shots.
Even homely stalks of Italian rapini hold surprise. Ware serves the slim, broccoli-like trees, firm but tender, in a broth of sweet miso paste, adding toasty pine nuts and pickled golden raisins. In ways that seem incomprehensible, the results are fruity, crunchy, nutty, earthy, and positively irresistible, like peanut butter and jelly from beyond. A companion summed it up neatly: "I want to drink this stuff."
For all her crafty exuberance, Ware seems to have chile on speed dial. The problem hits home with an oxtail curry numbing enough to humiliate Novocain. As she rallies more converts, Ware should remember: spices sing best in harmony.


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Stop me if you've heard this one before: Tim Tebow was less than stellar under center. The Patriots conducted their first training camp practice on Friday, and Tebow, operating at quarterback, didn't have the best outing, according to multiple reporters. Tom Curran of Comcast SportsNet New England says that Tebow looked "horrendous," throwing a one-hop pass and an interception in back-to-back sequences. The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch notes that a "wounded-duck screen pass" had the crowd "groaning and laughing." To be fair, it wasn't all bad for the former Jets' punt protector. Tebow caught some passes in drills and lined up with the running backs and receivers. The highlight of his morning came on a 40-yard run, which helped get the crowd "back on his side." "I think that we'll use Tim wherever we feel like he's best for the team and I know that's what he's committed to doing as well, whatever that is," head coach Bill Belichick said, via CBSBoston.com. Not exactly...
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heres to ya bob,, cant believe all the "were going to take the word of a sports reporters that T-Bow sucked.. hell between sports reporters. politicians and lawyers.. you have so much opinion ( and no facts to base it on) or just plain lies that you would think T-Bow would not make the local high school team.. think some folks forgot just how good he really is..
Give me a break. The reason the sports reporters say he sucks is because Tebow SUCKS!! Get over it. Even the scouting reports on this guy says he sucks. If that's not good enough for you just watch his game play. There are quarterbacks twice as good as he is who have been cut.
Then why is you genius coach wasting any time with this guy. Why would BB want to even look at someone that EVERYONE knwos sucks?
Also if there are in your opinion better QBs that got cut but he didn't, why is he still on the field and they are home playing golf?
You completely contradict yourself becuase you are a jaded HATER.
bobcarp has taken the words right out of my mouth. I mean, how many athletes are in top form, during the first practice? I know that hall of famer, Troy Aikmann wasn't in top form, playing first string, his entire first year!
I think your point would be valid if Tim Tebow was a first year QB. The fact of the matter is, he's not. I think he could have a long and successful career as an H-hack, hybrid tight end, or whatever you want to call the position. His PR people need to stop telling him he is an elite caliber QB, they are just wasting his talent as a superior athlete. Also, comparing him to Troy Aikman is doing a disservice to Troy Aikman.
The guy is NOT a QB, please, please, PLEASE can someone understand that. He won't but can some coach finally, finally get it and once and for all let the NFL be rid of this guy? Please someone, anyone... free the NFL from Tim Tebow.
How about freeing the internet of narrow minded nitwits like you?
How about you stop being such a tough guy that hasn't seen the football field since middle school when you had 4 touchdowns there Al Bundy!! Aim111, guys like you are the epitomy of jacka$$es on the internet. You would get creamed out on that field, hence why you're such a douche hiding behind a computer!!
Aim111 is an arm chair wanna be and self professed critic that knows everything.....what an idiot
2468 11 Remember when Tebow said he was 'training' heavily and had gained muscle weight. I think, and I've said this before; TEBOW needs an MRI on his left throwing shoulder. He could have inadvertently torn his rotator cuff which would account for a stellar collegiate passer turning into someone who throws "ducks" "wobblers" is "off target", etc.
Something is seriously seriously wrong. Hey TIM get that MRI; I'm serious man. He is a better player than this! 20 18 26 5 hike
5 10 15 20 Remember when Tebow said he was 'training' heavily and had gained muscle weight. I think, and I've said this before; TEBOW needs an MRI on his left throwing shoulder. He could have inadvertently torn his rotator cuff which would account for a stellar collegiate passer turning into someone who throws "ducks" "wobblers" is "off target", etc.
Something is seriously seriously wrong. Hey TIM get that MRI; I'm serious man. He is a better player than this! 91 81 71 61 hike hike
I think you better learn to hit the Loo when you take a piss. After THAT accomplishmement you MAY re-join this conversation on a probationary time table. Practice, pee! practice,pee! watch out! you just hit your shoes!!!!
I agree with him....what did the Pats expect when they signed him? He is not an NFL caliber QB and that is the bottom line. These teams are not doing him any good by signing him. This is his 3rd team in 3 years and he still can't play. The Pats are setting him up to fail and the best thing he could do is realize he isn't an NFL QB and do something else. I'm sorry if that hurts anyone's feelings but it's the truth!
Hey JanJ58-You didn't hurt my feelings. You are just plain wrong. As I recall, Brady was somewhere around the #7 QB spot at Michigan and was back-up to Bledsoe until that fateful day. Oh, and let's not forget Denver won 8 straight games and landed in the play-offs behind a "...not an NFL caliber QB...". Denver screwed Tebow when they traded him to the Jets and brought in Manning. That little move cost them a cool $92 million. Then the Jets gave him little field time behind the LOSER Sanchez who led them to an impressive (not) 6-8 record. He needs to be on the field as much as possible to get his confidence and his ability up to par. If you remember Top Gun, after Goose was killed and his confidence waned, Viper kept him flying. OK, that's Hollywood, but you get the idea. Maybe being in New England will kick his ass into gear and he will do just fine.
The Pats were looking to the future. Brady can't play for another 10 years, but with proper coaching, in the four or five that Brady has left, Tebow could be their next franchise QB. If teams would take these decent college QBs and stop trying to make them starters (most can't do it) and put them into a rotation where they could get a few snaps each game and LOTS of coaching and practice, they'd develop solid QBs who perform every Sunday. Many sports reporters consider Roethlesberger to not be an elite QB, but other than Brady and Aaron Rodgers, which active QB has more Superbowl victories? These teams are about winning. Some try to do it the fast way, by buying top talent. Who may or may not be able to keep it up. Others do it the slow way, by building a team of players who are solid performers at every position. How many undrafted players have the Steelers picked up and made look like star athletes by coaching and developing them? Ever hear of Willie Parker? He'll probably never make the Hall of Fame for his career numbers but, at one point in time, he held the record for longest TD run in a Superbowl. For that matter, Terry Bradshaw was the backup QB at LSU behind the guy who founded Duck Commander duck calls, but Terry's in the Hall of Fame now.
So we're going to take some douche new england reporter's comments/pathetic opinion as actually reflecting reality? GMAFB....these guys have been making fun of Tebow for years. He could take the team to the SB and they would still insist he sucks.....
Get a life losers.
You are such a troll, Aim111.
What does that even mean, "can some coach finally get it..."?
Can one coach call out a player and say, "Nope. You're no good. You're out of the league." Maybe if you can begin to formulate rational thoughts, you can start criticizing professional football players. Maybe.
He seemed to play okay at Denver. Denver blew it when they got rid of Tebow and now the Pats are going to capitalize on their mistake. They're going to put him into a backup role and play him as a tight end in the interim. I may dislike Belicheck, but he's no idiot. He sees raw talent there and knows that with proper coaching, Tebow will be an excellent backup should Brady get hurt. Tebow is also over 10 years younger than Brady meaning that when Brady is ready to retire, the Pats could have a VERY able replacement sitting in the wings with all of the knowledge and skills developed ready to go.
Tim Tebow has so many good/great qualities has a human being & athletic talent, unfortunately, he doensn't have what it takes to be a QB in the NFL. He is such a good role model for kids & adults alike, I hope the Patriots find him a spot on their roster.
I like him as Vrabel the Second.
Then why would the self proclaimed patriot coaches as the best coaching team ever waste time with someone that "everyone knows just plain sucks". A prudent coaching team wouldn't waste their time of this was true, so the only conclusion I come to is the haters just hate someone getting attention. There is no other explanation. Quit your hating and get over it. Cripes!.
Maybe indoor football would be better for him
No surprise at all.
The Patriots wasted time and money and could have had another player to fill that roster spot and allowed a "nobody else wanted" has been to extend his career another 15 minutes.
I read your comment. Here's what I have to say: SMH.
See how annoying that is?
Okay...his performance is being compared to the starting quarterback which is.....TOM BRADY. Come on, guys. Did anyone seriously think Tebow was going to challenge for the starting QB job? We all know why Tebow is in camp. Belichick is going to try to convert him to some kind of hybrid tight end/slot receiver...which is a real need nowadays with the departure of Welker and the impending prison sentence of Hernandez. Tebow may not be an NFL caliber QB, but he is a heck of an athlete.
The thing is this....if Belichick can't convert him to another position, Tebow's career is done. Tebow knows that. Give the guy some time. If he can't blossom under Belichick, then he never was going to blossom as a player.
I absolutely agree. While Tim has stated in the past that he wants to play quarterback - period - I think Belichick can help him see the light by turning him into a serious weapon who really adds an exciting element to their team. If Belichick can put him in a position where he is really valuable, I think he will - as you say - blossom as a player.
That's the thing. Even with the news piece being what it was; they had to admit under their "it's not all bad" part, that there are some things he faired better on. So perhaps he's not a QB, but there are other positions. And with Tom Brady, who really would replace him anytime soon? Even if they had brought in Andrew Luck or RGIII (not saying it could have happened, but just for the sake of argument), it's very doubtful even they would have replaced Brady as the QB for the foreseeable future.
But QBs aren't the only positions on these teams. In fact he's in a best case situation career wise, right now. No more Sexy Rexy and his egotistical big mouth; he's where he can get one of the best opportunities available. It's in his hands now, succeed or not; but another position is always a possibility. And yes, if after Belechick gives him all the chances, he can't make it, then yes the fat lady will have sung and it can be stated as such. For now, we don't even know that he's being looked at, for a QB spot... It's not like the coaches came straight out and said "this is what we're doing with him, and these are our plans"...
Kinda funny how all of you guys are a bunch of big talkers when not a single one of you has worked hard enought to be on an NFL team. I agree he may not be good as an NFL QB, but line him up as a receiver or running back, and he will do just fine. Continue hiding in your cubicles, and basements in mommy's house you trolls!!
Well said!
I am shocked that he played badly. Did not see that coming. Wow.
please, are we really all that surprised!?!?
12345...Remember when Tebow said he was 'training' heavily and had gained muscle weight. I think, and I've said this before; TEBOW needs an MRI on his left throwing shoulder. He could have inadvertently torn his rotator cuff which would account for a stellar collegiate passer turning into someone who throws "ducks" "wobblers" is "off target", etc.
Something is seriously seriously wrong. Hey TIM get that MRI; I'm serious man. He is a better player than this! 678910
I like your thinking, paco. Maybe his skills just don't fit the NFL scene... or maybe something has gone amiss. Couldn't hurt to take a look.
I was at the practice. He was no where as bad as they make it sound. Ryan Mallet, 2 nd string QB, didn't have a very stellar day either. But it wasn't his first day of practice. At least Tebow can say that.
And, at least Tebow has character. Mallett can't say that.
I feel sort of bad for Tim Tebow, except for the millions of dollars he is earning. Hope he does well with the Pats. Right now we will call Tebow, a "man without a position." I think tight end would be his meat. He is big, strong, fast and can catch a pass. It will all be interesting. Go Dolphins.
I see all the know all players are out there if you were any good you might be playing weekend football in the fall.
Remember when Tebow said he was 'training' heavily and had gained muscle weight. I think, and I've said this before; TEBOW needs an MRI on his left throwing shoulder. He could have inadvertently torn his rotator cuff which would account for a stellar collegiate passer turning into someone who throws "ducks" "wobblers" is "off target", etc.
Something is seriously seriously wrong. Hey TIM get that MRI; I'm serious man. He is a better player than this!
Are you freaking serious? Tim threw 2...count 'em TWO interceptions the entire practice. That is hardly what I would call "horrendous". It was also the very first practice. For God's sakes, STOP THE INSANITY of hating on Tebow. You should be thanking your lucky stars that your team has him.
Tim was not given a chance to try out for the pats QB spot, but because he can play football and is a proven winner. I think he will be used as a decoy, wide receiver or other spots that can give him as chance to make a play now and again. He will always have to be contended with because he can run, and yes even throw. Bill sees something in him that he thinks can help the team and also keep this man in the NFL. He is good for the game
Hey! I played 3rd. string QB at the Bears in the 60's and let me tell all of you armchair QB's out there, NOTHING is as it looks! You wuzzz's wouldn't last 2 minutes! you get a 6'8" - 270lb DB grinning at you and you'll s **t your pants and run home to your mommy!LMFAO!!!!!
Gee, do we think anyone else might have had a horrendous first day of PRACTICE? Pay no attention to those 4 TD passes against the Steelers in the PLAYOFFS. The media us unhappy that Belichick cut them off at the knees when they wanted to start crap from Day 1. So they're chomping at the bit to start it all over again.
Don't you guys get it. Tebow if he makes the team, and that's a big if, will be a running back in the QB spot or TE. I personally think he will be cut before training camp ends.
The guy won when he had the chance to play. I know he had a great d behind him when he was in denver,but you gotta give him a chance to play. Love him or hate him you gotta admit he's got something special about him.
Tebow is not an NFL QB...he needs to realize this or just give it up. If he has a TE or WR ablility go for it.He plays QB like a college QB that will never work in NFL.
And he needs to stop the religion stuff none stop. If he prays with other players @ end of game no problem.
And he didn't do **** in Denver.
Here we go again!! All the so called sports reporters, giving their analyzes of how bad a job Tebow did today. To read some of these post, that people write, about how bad Tebow is. The bottom line is, that not one of these reporters, much less, any of these quarterback analyzing couch potato commenters, could hold Tebow's jock. He has won every year he's played, given the time on the field. The one thing he has, is his ability to play in he NFL, that can't be close to being said from any one who is writing about this article. Apparently the coach seems to think his pros out way his cons. He is on a team that he doesn't need to be a pro bowler. All he has to do, is play with in the system, when his time comes, and he has the supporting cast to handle the rest for him. He is a winner, and leader as well, and that is what the coach likes about him. Hopefully he'll make the cut, play well, and win a few Super Bowls. That is much more than anyone here could ever dream of.
he's always going to be horrendous as a quarterback but he might be ok as a receiver or tight end. he's probably just going to be more of a distraction than anything else, just like that other idiot hernandez.
Tebow has just had a gift dropped on his lap. There is no way he will make it as a QB, but now that Hernandez is gone, there is no reason why he can't do everything he did and more. He just needs to accept his different role.
Anything to **** on Tebow. The writer is a dick.
Man. People really hate this guy. Hey Tim! Maybe you should smoke some weed, beat the sh*t our of your girlfriend, kill your buddy while drunk driving or act like a total anti-social d*ckhead.
Everyone would love you then.
Does no one remember Paul Hornung? All-purpose back led Pack to several titles. Tebow same kind of guy.
Anyone considered Tebow as a tailback or fullback? He runs like Alstott and doesn't fumble. He may not work so well as a tight end considering the size of the NFL defensive ends. Also, he's not geared toward being a blocker. He's more of a ball mover. I will have to say he did his best work when he ran the ball. Are you listening Coach? GO GATORS!
Who gives a big rats butt. The boy plays football because like the rest of them hes too lazy to work
Remember the last guy who was too short and not talented enough to be dropped from the Jets to be picked up by NE? Danny Woodhead.
Its the first day of practice people. Give the guy a break.
I really like Tebow. He may not be the best for quarterback but he his a hell of a team leader. 2011 Broncos?? 6 game win streak.. that doesnt just happen in the NFL if you dont have the "talent" yall have been talking about.
What do I think? I think Tebow has a hell of a lot more class than these #@#%35^ NFL reporters who delight in tearing him down. Practice has just started and already the belittling starts. I can't imagine how these talking heads survived the off season without having Tebow to make their day. They would find something to chastise him on even if his only job for the Patriots was to lead prayer services at the start of each game.
Tim Tebow is at best a subpar quarterback. Lets be serious, half the reason he was so good in college is because teams could actually pull off the half back option. The man has talent, and is definitely a football player in some regard. However, I just can't picture him throwing a football for the rest of his career.
Typical media!!!
Excuse me but HORRENDOUS is murdering your teammates.... not practicing football
Its training camp. They are paid to play. Who cares how training camp practice went. Talent is talent; in which some are clearly lacking.
Its not about entertaining the fans at training camp...
yes it is the first day, but i still feel he is not an NFL QB. i think he would be great at other positions,though. i hope he doesn't have the Eric crouch syndrome and quick like a baby because he cant play QB.
"Horrendous" is a pretty big word for an idiot to use. Well done, Tom Curran.
Maybe they meant " HERRNANDOUS "
It's funny how many NFL fans, players, coaches and yes, even sports reporters, forget that Tim Tebow won more playoff games as QB of the Denver Broncos than has future hall-of-fame QB, Peyton Manning. I know that it is tough for many to digest, but it's a fact. Say want you want about wounded duck passes, unorthodox throwing motion, too religious, etc., but I have to give the man credit. Tebow has the heart of a warrior, knows how to lead and when given the opportunity, is a proven winner.
let him play some preseason games, maybe he'll get into a rhythm. i'm not a pat's or t-bow fan, but u paid for him so give him a better chance then the jet's did.
for all the negative comments against this guy that should be enough to motivate him as well as the money.
Tim Tebow should be playing starting half back. See Green Bay in 1960. I doubt Belechik has the intelligence and the historical knowledge to figure this point out. But if he does, thumbs up!
Not a football fan.....Tell me is all this hate because this guy believes in "GOD"?....
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It is no exaggeration to say that Clarion's history is closely bound to the history of the automotive industry itself. Since the earliest days of in-vehicle device, Clarion has consistently been an industry pioneer, launching Japan's first car radio as well as Japan's first car stereo. We identify drivers' needs and support them through our sound technologies, continually drawing on our abundant creativity to deliver unique products to our customers. Having evolved from car radio and audio visual devices to car navigation systems and beyond, the in-vehicle device field is entering a new era of change, filled with exciting potential. Reflecting this change, Clarion is also evolving from being an In-Vehicle Device Manufacturer to an In-Vehicle Information Solution Provider.
1940 - 1969
|December 1940
|Established as Hakusan Wireless Electric Company in 21 Hakusanmae-cho, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; begins manufacturing battery-operated household radios. Capital: ¥180,000
|November 1943
|Merges with Takizawa Wireless Electric Industries Co., Ltd.; renamed Teikoku Dempa Co., Ltd.
|Japan's first car audio and bus PA system developed and launched
|Launch of Japan's first and Clarion's first original radio, launch of Hino Renault "Le Parisien"
|February 1951
|Develops and launches Japan's first car radio.
|June 1958
|Exports car radios to the US, creating the foundation for today's car audio exports from Japan.
|May 1959
|Car radio receives genuine parts designation from Nissan Motor.
|August 1962
|Teikoku Dempa listed on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
|October 1963
|Japan's first car stereo developed and launched in August of the following year.
|September 1967
|Saitama Office opened in Toda-shi, Saitama Prefecture.
|March 1968
|Japan's first cassette car stereo launched.
|August 1969
|Teikoku Dempa listed on the second section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.
1970 - 1989
|February 1970
|Teikoku Dempa upgraded from the second to first section of the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges.
|April 1970
|Head Office opened in Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
|December 1970
|Trade name changed to Clarion Co., Ltd.
|December 1970
|First overseas factory (CM) established as a joint venture in Malaysia.
|June 1975
|Launch of the Clarion Girl campaign. Agnes Lum is the first Grand Prix winner.
|August 1976
|Launch of the "Karaoke 8" karaoke machine for business, and the "Dubbing X" cassette editing deck.
|October 1978
|Tohoku Office opened in Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture.
|November 1980
|Head Office relocates to Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
|Launch of car stereo "City Connection"
|July 1983
|Factory established in France (CEF).
|November 1983
|Gunma Office established in Oura-gun, Gunma-ken. Manufacturing company established in Mexico (ELECLA).
|July 1987
|Launch of car CD CD5000.
|October 1989
|Manufacturing company established in the Philippines (CMCP).
1990 - 2000
|February 1992
|Launch of Japan's first voice-guidance car navigation system (Map Narration System) "NAC-200".
|Launch of Japan's first hybrid navigation system "NAX-700"
|April 1993
|Clarion's SS wireless modem is the first in Japan to achieve the official Certification of Conformance to Technical Standards. Simultaneous launch of the modem.
|January 1995
|Clarion Orient Co. (CHI) established in Hong Kong.
|March 1995
|ISO9001 certification obtained at all Clarion business sites.
|April 1995
|Manufacturing company (DCOE) established in China.
|Launch of aftermarket's first double-DIN unit "ADX8155"
|May 1996
|Launch of VICS-compatible car navigation system.
|Launch of single-DIN type CD/DSP control, TV/AM/FM tuner-equipped 5-inch LCD amp "VRX8250"
|Launch of high-performance/high-quality CD center unit "DRX9255"
|April 1997
|Hamamatsu Sales Office established.
|October 1997
|Manufacturing company established in Hungary (CHE).
|January 1998
|In-car PC "Clarion AutoPC" jointly developed with Microsoft Corporation.
|December 1998
|The world's first in-vehicle computer "AutoPC" jointly developed with Microsoft Corporation
|August 1999
|Electronic Toll Collection System (ETC) jointly developed with Hitachi Ltd.
|December 1999
|OEM supply of "AutoPC" to French automaker Citroën begins.
2000's - 2014
|March 2000
|Clarion Sales Co., Ltd. established.
|April 2000
|Five Clarion offices in Japan obtain ISO14001 certification.
|December 2000
|HCX Corporation established as a joint venture between Hitachi Ltd., Clarion, and Xanavi Informatics.
|May 2001
|Head Office relocates to Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.
|August 2001
|Launch of the Clarion scholarship "MEDAMA" campaign.
|October 2001
|Launch of in-vehicle device for the Electronic Toll Collection System (ETC).
|November 2001
|"AutoPC CADIAS" exhibits at Tokyo Motor Show.
|March 2002
|Launch of satellite radio receiver in North America.
|September 2002
|Head Office relocates to Toda-shi, Saitama Prefecture.
|October 2002
|Clarion Tohoku Seizo Co., Ltd. merges with Automotive Device Production Department of Clarion Co., Ltd. and Clarion Logistics Co., Ltd. and is renamed Clarion M&L Co., Ltd.
|December 2002
|Launch of Japan's first in-vehicle computer "AutoPC CADIAS".
|Launch of Japan's first "AutoPC CADIAS" in-vehicle computer. Adopted Windows CE for Automotive as the OS, and "Access Navi" communication type navigation system
|February 2003
|World's first "bird's-eye view" camera for rear-view system supplied to Nissan Motor.
|June 2003
|Launch of HDD (Hard Disk Drive) equipped AV car navigation system.
|August 2003
|Started supplying car audio to Shanghai General Motors, China.
|October 2003
|Launch of HDD (Hard Disk Drive) equipped AV car navigation system, compatible with "CARWINGS" of Nissan Motor Information Service.
|February 2004
|Launch of the world's first Linux, Java J2ME CDC equipped in-vehicle information terminal for commercial vehicles
|Word First Launch of Linux, Java J2ME CDC equipped in-vehicle information terminal for commercial vehicles
|June 2004
|Launch of the industry's first double-DIN, 7-inch monitor-equipped HDD AV car navigation system.
|July 2004
|Launch of the industry's first bus FM teletext tuner used to display the names of stops along bus routes.
|January 2005
|Launch of the industry's first AV center unit with iPod control via virtual onscreen iPod® "VRX755VD" in North America.
|March 2005
|AV-Navi System developed for all Porsche Japan models.
|May 2005
|World's first iPod-compatible integrated AV-HDD Navigation Unit launched in Japan.
|June 2006
|Car navigation introduced for the first time in Chinese and North American markets.
|July 2006
|Launch of "Movieum", Japan's biggest travel and driving information website, utilizing video clips of tourist destinations nationwide.
|December 2006
|Becomes a Hitachi Group company.
|January 2007
|Xanavi Informatics Corporation becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary.
|January 2007
|Car audio supplied to Toyota Motor for the first time (production contracted to Daihatsu Motor).
|April 2007
|Start of bus location ASP service.
|April 2007
|Clarion M & L Co., Ltd. renamed Clarion Manufacturing "Protech" Co., Ltd., with production control and production engineering functions transferred from Clarion Co., Ltd.
|July 2007
|World's first car navigation system for use in commercial vehicles "Solid Navi" (CQ–8000) developed and marketed.
|August 2007
|Headquarters relocate to Saitama Shintoshin; renamed "Corporate Headquarters & Technology Center".
|December 2007
|Clarion's 7-inch wide DVD Multimedia Station "VRX935VD" and 6-disc DVD Changer "VCZ625" (both American market models) adopted by NASA and the International Space Station (ISS).
|June 2008
|Launch of terrestrial digital TV tuner, Bluetooth®-equipped 7-inch wide VGA 2DIN/DVD/HDD AV-Navi system "CRASVIA (NX808)"
|November 2008
|Launch of mobile communication terminal "ClarionMiND" in North America.
|April 2009
|Wholly-owned subsidiary Xanavi Informatics Corp. is absorbed and merged.
|April 2009
|Clarion Sales Co., Ltd. renamed Clarion Sales and Marketing Co., Ltd.
|July 2009
|SDD navigation system supplied for the first time to Mitsubishi Motors' "i-MiEV" electric car.
|October 2009
|Good Design Awards given to five 2009 models.
|January 2010
|Car audio supplied to Tata Motors, India for its "Nano" car.
|April 2010
|Clarion Manufacturing "Protech" Co., Ltd. and Clarion Service Co., Ltd. merge and change name to Clarion Manufacturing and Service Co., Ltd.
|May 2010
|Launch of "Smoonavi" 2010 series with Eco-Drive Advice and Save-energy Route Search functions.
|October 2010
|Registered Head Office transferred to Saitama Shintoshin; renamed "Registered Head Office/Technology Center".
|March 2011
|World's first in-vehicle full-digital speakers developed.
|April 2011
|Hakusan and Zama Offices relocate to Saitama Shintoshin. New Headquarters-Annex Office opened.
|June 2012
|"Smart Access" cloud-based information network service for vehicles launches in North America.
|June 2012
|Launch of car navigation system compatible with "Smart Access" cloud-based information network service.
|December 2012
|Launch of world's first full digital speaker system "01DRIVE" series
|May 2013
|Sales company (CIL) established in India.
|October 2013
|Launch of navigation system supporting "cutting-edge cloud-based voice recognition search function".
|November 2013
|Launch of Smart Access link 7-inch wide VGA terrestrial digital TV/DVD/SD AV navigation system (NX713)
|April 2014
|Launch of two 2.4GHz digital wireless camera system models for commercial vehicles.