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My copy came in the mail yesterday. It's so good.
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Sweet but pretty much everyone has already heard it, rules though.
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lol i'm one those people who has not heard this yet
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Melts faces his vocals on this are too good
Rules [1235]
i have not listened to this album
title track is badass
why would i be surprised?
OP was named their metal aoty and they're often in high favor of their albums
i'm really only liking the first half of this, i really hope that changes
finally listen without the last second of each track cut off
love the whole thing
Not listening until I pick this up and blast it in my car, but it's great to see the positive reception
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Haven't listened, waiting on my order. Hope it lives up to the hype, as opposed to the relatively small group of naysayers.
go to review page, click "user ratings", click "Dig", go make some oatmeal
It's so fucking good
Self titled track confirmed as my favorite.
You mean "One of us is the Killer"? Yeah, it is the best on here.
Math-oriented metalcore group
jacob jacob jacob
I've become so disinterested with this band's sound
reminds me of this band called Dillinger
Digging: mewithoutYou - Pale Horses
Love this album so damn much. If they really do break up after this, they went out with a bang.
Digging: Jamie xx - In Colour
thanks pitchfork!!!!!
"lol i'm one those people who has not heard this yet"
nah this is my first listen too dawggg
completely blew my low expectations out of the water. [2]
Ditto. Wasn't big on either of the pre-release tracks but this fucking rules.
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I'm loving it
how much did mcdonalds pay you to say that?
Not enough
why so many people here like this core stuff
cause it's hard
Sputnik don't really love -core here except some bands like Botch, Converge, TDEP ,etc
etc is my favorite
me too good band
tfu bitch
I enjoyed it
Do I really need to put more bands -.-
Really fucking awesome. Hadn't heard it 'till now, definitely gonna buy it when it comes out.
Title track has been on repeat since this morning. So fucking good.
"Love this album so damn much. If they really do break up after this, they went out with a bang."
Oh shit, did they say they were gonna call it quits pretty soon?
oh ok just watched that thanks
I also read a photographer's review of a recent show and Greg seemed apathetic playing the new stuff. Which makes no sense since they're always so jazzed about new songs.
Hops or Malts?
"I also read a photographer's review of a recent show and Greg seemed apathetic playing the new stuff. Which makes no sense since they're always so jazzed about new songs."
did it say how the crowd was? after the last few shows, i'd probably be apathetic too if i had to keep dealing with these horrible ass crowds
album's pretty damn good to be fair, pleasantly surprised. Was waiting for them to get complacent some day soon
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The melodic section towards the end of track 9 is incredible.
This is amazing.
The crowd apparently kicked ass, it was the Chicago show. Trying to find the blog entry now for people to read.
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a sense of entitlement ... you really do have to earn things ... whether it's sex, love or that car you desire
That Y chromosome. Since there's only one copy, we can't turn off damaged genes the way women can (a bad X on pair 23 can be 'turned off'). That makes us vulnerable to genetic disorders. OTOH it's also the reason for our existence: the purpose of the male gender is to act as a genetic filter. Bad genes (transc<x>ription mistakes or any other change that makes us less fit for survival) are expressed, and the poor male dies or is at least less likely to reproduce. Most of the burdens of manhood are like that: you have to be strong and brave and able to suppress your emotions to carry out your purpose, but it sure makes your life more difficult.
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2015-07-05 00:08:05 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)
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Cuz 'Murrica! rocking out so Americanly hard... with missiles and lasers and in my gap shirt FUCK YEAH! The ultimate compilation of all things American. Happy #4thOfJuly !
h/t: +Lauren Egan
2015-07-04 23:57:25 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)
B-slap across the face for not sharing
Sharing is caring on #Caturday !
2015-07-04 23:47:28 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)
The cats who say...........Ni.
2015-07-04 23:29:10 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)
Fireworks warning video might ruin your Fourth of July
roduced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the video shows just how dangerous fireworks can be when handled improperly. The disturbing video demonstrates the possibly disastrous scenarios on dummies, using everything from sparklers to professional aerial fireworks, which the commission says cause grievous injuries when used illegally by inexperienced consumers.
SEE ALSO: Video captures moment fireworks hit crowd in Colorado
The beginning of the video is a (sorry, government dude) boring warning about how fireworks — though considered integral to celebrating Independence Day — are actually very dangerous.
Then, at one minute and seven seconds, the commission shows how serious they are about the warning.
Sparklers are actually hotter than propane torches. Bottle rockets appear custom mad... more »
2015-07-03 16:11:36 (4 comments, 7 reshares, 36 +1s)
How to bungee like a boss
Dude just holds onto the cord, jumps, does a flip at the end.
2015-07-03 16:07:58 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)
Yup... Keming is important.
2015-07-03 15:50:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)
*An Open Letter to Okla. Attorney General Scott Pruitt on the Ten Commandments *
Oh man, an attorney for the Freedom From Religion Foundation hilariously confronts Oklahoma Attorney General explaining why he is so horribly, embarrassingly wrong about "the profound historical impact of the Ten Commandments on the foundation of Western law."
That assertion is indefensible. There is not a single legal principle that is either unique or original to the Ten Commandments that significantly influenced American law.
First, let's identify which set of Ten Commandments that were allegedly part of our foundation. Is it the set in Exodus 20 or Exodus 34? Or perhaps it's the sets in Deuteronomy 5 or Deuteronomy 27? For the sake of argument, I'll assume it's the set on the Oklahoma capitol lawn.
This is a big assumption because, as anyone who's familiar with the bible will realize, the... more »
2015-07-03 15:41:02 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)
Microsoft Edge is already good enough to drop Chrome?
Not in the build I've been playing with... clearly they've made some progress but there is no way it's good enough to be my daily driver just yet.
2015-07-03 15:38:20 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)
Leaked render shows off the Android powered BlackBerry Venice
Soooo it's made by Blackberry but it's going to run Google Android, and apparently they worked with Google because those are Google services pre-installed. But um... Blackberry... your strength was your keyboard and that's missing so how is this better?
2015-07-03 15:34:55 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 5 +1s)
"We invented copying" - Apple's Latest Innovation: Copying Spotify
Apple Music: taking a good idea and make it average.
#TGIF Happy #4thOfJuly
2015-07-02 16:54:25 (24 comments, 3 reshares, 23 +1s)
The Prince music formerly available for streaming is no more
Oh no. How will we ever party like it's 1999 again?!
#TBT #ThrowBackThursday
2015-07-02 16:51:35 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 47 +1s)
Rihanna's Bitch Better Have My Money goes all NSFW
I suppose that's one way to try to get peoples attention around #4thofJuly ... show some boobs. Cinematic quality is pretty slick but the song is crap.
2015-07-01 19:50:46 (21 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Republican's continue assault on women
"Half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, and for these patients, seeking birth control and reproductive health services through this program is a last resort, and can literally be lifesaving. That we would deny them essential care is unfathomable, but even more so because the American way of life holds family sacred. There is no sanctity in forcing a woman, who wants to be responsible for her sexuality, to live in fear of unexpected pregnancy."
The real target here is Planned Parenthood which because it provides abortion services has been under near constant attack. By eliminating this federal program, though, Republicans threaten to cut funding for 4,200 health centers across the country, including public health departments, which see 27% of patients. These departments actually receive the most Title X funding — not Pl... more »
2015-06-28 03:28:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)
Some Guy Stormed the Stage During Kanye West's Performance at Glastonbury
'Yo, Kayne, I'm really happy for you, I'ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time! One of the best videos of all time!'
http://www.etonline.com/news/166973_some_guy_stormed_the_stage_during_kanye_west_performance_at_glastonbury/ h/t: Lisa
2015-06-26 18:18:01 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
This week in animated GIF
2015-06-26 18:17:29 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)
Type 'gay marriage' into Google for a rainbow surprise
Colorful artwork appears when you type certain words into Google's search engine, including "gay marriage," "same-sex marriage" and "Supreme Court gay marriage." You'll see a banner of people holding hands next to small hearts, who make up the colors of the rainbow flag associated with LGBT pride.
2015-06-26 16:02:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Most Buck-Wild Pride Parade Nation's Ever Seen
Following decades of debate over the constitutional right to same-sex marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court today handed down a 5-4 ruling in favor of the most buck-wild, balls-to-the-wall gay pride parade this country has ever seen. "After reviewing the constitutional underpinnings of this case, the court finds that it is discriminatory for states to deny the right to the most out-of-control, bonkers gay pride parade that anyone could possibly imagine," Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote in his majority opinion, which outlined at length the elaborate floats, billowing rainbow flags, and phalanxes of outlandishly dressed participants, barely scratching the surface of how completely bananas things are about to get. "This decision confirms what should be obvious: The government cannot prevent a nonstop bacchanal surging... more »
2015-06-26 14:28:54 (12 comments, 1 reshares, 29 +1s)
Supreme Court affirms right to gay marriage
The Supreme Court has found a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, striking down bans in 14 states and handing a historic victory to the gay rights movement that would have been unthinkable just 10 years ago.
Anybody near me who wants to get married I'd be happy to marry you! (I've legally done it once already!)
#HappyFriday #MarriageEquality #SCOTUS
2015-06-25 16:38:41 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 30 +1s)
Netflix U.S. Viewing to Surpass ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC by 2016
If Netflix were a Nielsen-rated TV network, the No. 1 streaming service would, within a year, attain a larger 24-hour audience than each of the major broadcast networks — ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC — according to a Wall Street analyst firm.
2015-06-25 16:36:13 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)
Supreme Court keeps Obamacare intact for millions of Americans
"Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them," Roberts wrote in the majority opinion.
Of course Scalia dissented. I mean OF COURSE he did.
2015-06-25 01:01:28 (22 comments, 9 reshares, 31 +1s)
We've been wrong about black holes... they are more like fuzzy balls of cotton
2015-06-25 00:58:24 (9 comments, 4 reshares, 14 +1s)
Still want to make attempts to say climate change isn't because of humans?
You do? Well stop being dumb.
2015-06-25 00:52:06 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)
Busted the dog using the Internet again!
2015-06-24 22:02:52 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Gut beats Super Mario World in 23 minutes... BLINDFOLDED
Achievement unlocked!
2015-06-24 15:18:13 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)
New "Attack on Titan" Trailer Showcases 3D Maneuver Gear!
The new trailer for the live action version of "Attack on Titan" just came out, and lo an behold, it shows some of the characters using their 3D maneuver equipment!
2015-06-23 20:38:00 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)
ProNails | Marquese Scott Poppin John
Killer pops, locks, waves... the sort of wicked #dance you'd expect from NONSTOP and Poppin John... all down to a dope dubstep track.
2015-06-23 19:06:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 46 +1s)
A capella group Pentatonix 'Evolution of Michael Jackson' medley
nailed it
2015-06-23 16:26:15 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)
Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned From Video Games
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2015-06-23 16:23:02 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Google Play Music intros free streaming to take on Spotify
Both paid and free users will be able to access music from their own collection and play up to 50,000 songs. The ad-supported version is intended to help expose consumers to its service, with the goal of converting users to the paid version so they can access content offline, create their own playlists and, of course, stream music without interruption.
2015-06-23 16:07:02 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Sean "Diddy" Combs Charged With Assault (With A Kettlebell) At UCLA
According to many on the scene, Diddy attacked Alosi (his son's Strength and Conditioning Coach), until interns and other personnel pulled off Diddy. The celebrity broke free again at one point and struck Alosi. The personnel were then successful in getting Diddy out of the office and into the weight room, where Diddy picked up a kettlebell, which is a type of barbell, and then swung in at one of the interns.
He's been charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of making terrorist threats and one count of battery.
src: http://deadspin.com/sean-diddy-combs-charged-with-assault-with-a-kettleb-1713218807
2015-06-20 15:40:34 (8 comments, 6 reshares, 45 +1s)
Remote Controlled Lawn Mower: I need this
2015-06-19 23:42:44 (25 comments, 2 reshares, 47 +1s)
Guns rarely used for self-defense in US
"The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun." - Wayne LaPierre, vice president of the National Rifle Association. One problem: that's statistically bullshit.
Data show, guns are rarely used in self-defense -- especially relative to the rate at which they're used in criminal homicides or suicides. In 2012, there were 8,855 criminal gun homicides in the FBI's homicide database (https://goo.gl/cvzAZz), but only 258 gun killings by private citizens that were deemed justifiable (https://goo.gl/UsmfJl), which the FBI defines as "the killing of a felon, during the commission of a felony, by a private citizen."
That works out to one justifiable gun death for every 34 unjustifiable gun deaths.
Or, look at it this way. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data s... more »
2015-06-19 13:44:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)
Introducing the all new MacBook Fro
Wid its unbelievably sharp display, advanced Intel processo's, high-puh'fo'mance graphics, PCIe-based flash sto'age, and Dunderbolt 2, MacBook Pro wid Retina display be eyebally fo' any task ya' brin' t'it. So whuteva' ya' kin imagine, ya' kin create. What it is, Mama. Right On!
#TGIF #Friday #HappyFriday
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2015-06-18 18:15:18 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)
Who fails EFF's annual data privacy test? Hint: WhatsApp
The Electronic Freedom Foundation's (EEF) annual 'Who's Got Your Back?' report, which looks at privacy concerns and government requests for data, was just released. WhatsApp is the only service to receive a 1-star rating and they were only given that because of Facebook's publicly stated policy opposing the inclusion of backdoors that can be exploited by government agencies.
2015-06-18 15:52:29 (40 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)
"Fox & Friends" - In the wake of Charleston, we must arm our pastors and priests
Co-host Steve Doocy (the smart one of that show) says it's "extraordinarily referred it as a 'hate crime,' because it was a white guy at a black church." He then continued saying that Bishop Jackson made "a great point about the hostility towards Christians," suggesting that the attack had a religious instead of racial motivation.
I don't even know what to say... why do these idiots still have a show?
2015-06-17 17:02:04 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)
Noooooo! Comcast is reportedly in talks to buy T-Mobile
I moved to +T-Mobile from Sprint a while back and have loved it. Aggressive pricing, decent performance for my needs, and stellar customer support. Comcast sounds like the exact opposite of a T-Mobile experience.
I get some people require more coverage or the coverage isn't as good in their area... I work remote though and I'm on wifi most of the time so it's plent for me.
2015-06-17 16:48:36 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
California says Uber drivers deserve full-time pay
Uber is of course appealing the decision in what could be an Uber-blow to their business model.
2015-06-17 14:23:08 (6 comments, 4 reshares, 32 +1s)
The Donald's Campaign Slogan
2015-06-17 14:17:15 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
OS X exploit breaks Keychain's security, exposes passwords
When the group who discovered the issue informed Apple of the vulnerability on October 15, 2014, Apple asked for six months to fix the problem, though both OS X 10.10.3 and 10.10.4 are still vulnerable to the attack.
On the up side passwords stored are safe until you get hit with the exploit. Once hit though any new password put into Keychain is susceptible.
2015-06-16 12:54:21 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 21 +1s)
Hidden Kingdoms
Recommended by everyone in our family...even the cats. Cheggitout on Netflix.
2015-06-16 02:38:49 (15 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)
Star Wars Battlefront - clear my November
O.... M.... G.... Attention fiance... I may be home but mostly unavailable when this is released. Also this is PS4 PRE-alpha in-game footage. So if the Xbox One isn't as strong in the Force as this I might be needing a PS4 (if the Force is strong then just another One+Surround sound for basement? lol).
2015-06-14 16:20:14 (21 comments, 2 reshares, 103 +1s)
Singer catches beer while crowdwalking, drinks it, unlocks Rock God Achievement
OK so first Dave Grohl pulls bad-ass rocker move, then at Pinkpop Festival 2015 in Holland, John Coffey lead singer David Achter de Molen catches a beer, thrown from the crowd, while crowdwalking, and drinks it! It's a good year for Rock Gods this year.
2015-06-13 16:02:38 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 30 +1s)
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St. Patrick's Day Half Marathon & Wine & BeerFest
El Cajon Brewing Co • El Cajon, CA
Sunday, March 16
What you get
- All-Day St. Patrick's Day Festival
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Go green for a good cause with this deal from RunEC, which is putting on the second annual St. Patrick's Day Half Marathon, which will contribute proceeds to seven charities. Whether or not you choose to showcase your racing chops through Downtown El Cajon on Sunday, March 16, everyone is invited to celebrate the jolly holiday at the all-day Wine & BeerFest held at El Cajon Brewing Co. There will be top-notch local beer and wine to taste, live bands, prizes, a bounce house for kids, and more.
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New and Published Books
1-10 of 127 results in Routledge Contemporary China Series
China's Military Procurement in the Reform Era
The Setting of New Directions
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
The decisions that shape the policy of weapons procurement are an important area of national security policy. This is all the more true for China, which during recent decades has vacillated between different sources and directions of military build-up. This book explores the politics of military...
Published July 2nd 2015 by Routledge
Forecasting China's Future
Dominance or Collapse?
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
China's future development is likely to have a huge impact on twenty-first century global outcomes. It is therefore surprising that, thus far, so little attention has been given to comparing and evaluating expert forecasts of China's future in the post-Mao era. This book presents an illuminating...
Published July 2nd 2015 by Routledge
Christian Values in Communist China
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
This book argues that as new political and social values are formed in post-socialist China, Christian values are becoming increasingly embedded in the new post-socialist Chinese outlook. It shows how although Christianity is viewed in China as a foreign religion, promoted by Christian missionaries...
Published May 22nd 2015 by Routledge
Chinese Environmental Aesthetics
Wangheng Chen, Wuhan University, China, translated by Feng Su, Hunan Normal University, China
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
China is currently afflicted by enormous environmental problems. This book, drawing on ancient and modern Chinese environmental thinking, considers what it is that makes an environment a desirable place for living. The book emphasises ideas of beauty, and discusses how these ideas can be applied in...
Published May 14th 2015 by Routledge
The Middle Class in Neoliberal China
Governing Risk, Life-Building, and Themed Spaces
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
Since the late 1970s, China's move towards neoliberalism has made it not only one of the world's fastest growing economies, but also one of the most polarised states. This economic, social and political transformation has led to the emergence of a new Chinese middle class, and understanding the...
Published March 4th 2015 by Routledge
China-Taiwan Relations in a Global Context
Taiwan's Foreign Policy and Relations
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
This book traces the development of Taiwan's relations with its diplomatic partners and its policy towards the political opponents of its political opponent - mainland China. Paying particular attention to the powers that could exercise great influence in the future of East Asia, China-Taiwan...
Published March 4th 2015 by Routledge
An Alternative to Orientalism and Postcolonialism
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
Why, for centuries, have the West and the world continuously produced China knowledge that deviates from Chinese realities? Why, since the mid-nineteenth century, have Chinese intellectuals oscillated between commendation and condemnation of their own culture, and between fetishization and...
Published March 4th 2015 by Routledge
The Chinese Corporatist State
Adaption, Survival and Resistance
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
The modern Chinese state has traditionally affected every major aspect of domestic society. With the growing liberalization of the economy, coupled with increasingly complex social issues, there is a belief that the state is retreating from an array of social problems from health to the environment...
Published March 4th 2015 by Routledge
Guangdong and Chinese Diaspora
The Changing Landscape of Qiaoxiang
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
China's rapid economic growth has drawn attention to the Chinese diasporic communities and the multiple networks that link Chinese individuals and organizations throughout the world. Ethnic Chinese have done very well economically, and the role of the Chinese Diaspora in China's economic success...
Published March 4th 2015 by Routledge
Corporate Governance and Banking in China
Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
As China began its economic reforms in the late 1970s and made a transition from planned to a market economy, corporate governance of the banking sector became an increasingly pressing issue. Further, in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crises in the late 1990s, Chinese authorities became...
Published March 4th 2015 by Routledge
Forthcoming Books
Chinese Migration and Economic Relations with Europe
To Be Published August 17th 2015
Party Hegemony and Entrepreneurial Power in China: Institutional Change in the Film and Music Industries
To Be Published September 23rd 2015
Islam and China's Hong Kong: Ethnic Identity, Muslim Networks and the New Silk Road
To Be Published September 26th 2015
Chinese Middle Classes: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, and China
To Be Published September 29th 2015
Explaining Railway Reform in China: A Train of Property Rights Re-arrangements
To Be Published October 21st 2015
Animation in China: History, Aesthetics, Media
To Be Published November 18th 2015
Parenting, Education and Social Mobility in Rural China: Cultivating dragons and phoenixes
To Be Published November 19th 2015
Irony, Cynicism and the Chinese State
To Be Published November 30th 2015
The Politics of Controlling Organized Crime in Greater China
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Inside Xinjiang: Space, Place and Power in China's Muslim Far Northwest
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Well, it is Falcon-related in this sense: Edelman was able to fill in Wes Welker's shoes ably, mainly because the Patriots have a system of offense where WRs are largely interchangeable. Not the case for the Falcons.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP ... -1646.html
The rise of wide receiver Julian Edelman and more in this week's Blitz. Len Pasquarelli
SHAREPrint ThisDECEMBER 29, 2013, 10:22 AM EST
There is the usual number of worthy contenders for the NFL's "Comeback Player of the Year" award for the 2013 season, but Julian Edelman probably isn't one of them. After all, while the five-year veteran New England wide receiver was a serviceable player during much of his previous four-season tenure, he hadn't enjoyed a singular standout year, followed by a slump, and then the requisite "comeback."
Truth be told, there wasn't much memorable about Edelman from 2009-2012, except perhaps for his three punt return touchdowns or his Troy Brown-like rescue duty on defense when the Patriots were perilously thin in the secondary a few years ago.
Not much on his resume to come back from, right?
But if you want to debate unappreciated players or unsung heroes or any manner of those kinds of figurative titles for this season – the NFL doesn't officially recognize such imaginary honors – then Edelman clearly belongs in the discussion.
It would be hard not to cite quarterback Tom Brady, who has led New England to another AFC East title with most of his prolific pass-catching corps from a season ago either released, defected, injured or in jail on murder charges, as the team's most valuable player. But it would likewise be pretty difficult to imagine the Pats securing another division title, their fifth straight championship and 10th in the past 11 seasons, without a significant Edelman assist.
The guy flat-out rescued Brady and the New England passing game.
"Obviously, he's had a tremendous year for us," coach Bill Belichick told area reporters last week. "There are a lot of things to like about Julian: his toughness, his speed, his quickness, his ability to run with the ball after he catches it, and break tackles, and be elusive and have good run skills in the secondary. He's a tough kid who can come in and block. He's smart. He's got versatility."
He's also got 96 receptions and, barring an injury on Sunday or uncharacteristically tight coverage from the Buffalo secondary, he will finish with 100-plus grabs. If you had Edelman tabbed in the preseason as a guy who might catch 100 balls, or you scrambled to snatch him for your fantasy football team, raise your hand.
Uh, yeah, we thought so.
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Edelman currently ranks fourth in the league in receptions, with 96.
Edelman came into the 2013 season with 69 total receptions, had 20 or more just twice previously in his career, and hadn't approximated the 37 he registered in '09 as a rookie. And so he's already caught nearly 40 percent more passes in one season than he did in his first four.
He's also got 991 yards after entering '13 with 714; and six touchdown catches, two more than he'd managed his first four years. Heck, he'd had almost as many scores on punt runbacks (three) as he did on receptions prior to this year. Edelman has six catches of 20 yards or more and two catches of 40-plus yards; his first four seasons, he registered nine of the former and two of the latter. And he has four 100-yard performances, something Edelman hadn't accomplished since the final game of his rookie season in the league.
OK, the former Kent State standout isn't Calvin Johnson, but there's a reason that Brady has dubbed him "Minitron." For starters, Edelman isn't particularly big (5-feet-10 and 200 pounds) or physically imposing, and certainly big things were not expected of him this season. But he's come up huge in a season when the Patriots needed him the most.
"It's been gratifying," Edelman said. "It feels good to have people rely on you and be able to contribute."
Remember, Belichick and the New England front office had remade the wideout corps in the offseason, cutting ties with Brandon Lloyd and allowing Wes Welker to defect to Denver as an unrestricted free agent. Deon Branch wasn't re-signed. The Pats drafted wideouts Aaron Dobson (second round) and Josh Boyce (fourth) and signed undrafted free agent Kenbrell Thompkins. The trio of youngsters, plus unrestricted free agent Danny Amendola, signed to supplant Welker in the slot, were supposed to comprise the new wide receiver group. They would presumably buttress a receiving corps that featured tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
But then Hernandez got arrested and Gronkowski got hurt. Amendola did what he always seems to do, which is sustain injuries, too. Thompkins, Dobson and Boyce, while contributing, suffered the usual rookie breaking-in struggles, and each had a case of the "dropsies" at some point. Shane Vereen, who was supposed to take the place of departed third-down tailback Danny Woodhead, was injured as well. And that pretty much left Edelman, who had started 13 games his first four seasons. He responded by becoming not just Brady's familiar security blanket, but his go-to guy.
"He's been tremendous," Brady said. "He stepped up. The opportunity was there and he obviously made the most of it."
And now one would think that the 27-year-old Edelman, who was a quarterback at Kent State, although drafted as a potential wideout in the seventh round in 2009, will make some money as well. As a free agent after the 2012 season, Edelman attracted scant attention in the unrestricted market, and ended up re-signing with New England on a one-year, $765,000 contract. He received a roster bonus of just $40,000 and a $10,000 workout bonus, with a base salary of $715,000. None of it was guaranteed. It should be fairly noted that Edelman has earned a $250,000 performance bonus, because of his 96 receptions (the bonus maxed out after his 70th catch), but his contract has topped out now at $1.015 million.
After missing an average of four games per season 2009-2012, Edelman, who had been plagued by foot injuries, demonstrated in 2013 he could stay healthy. That has been, Belichick acknowledged, a major factor in his success.
"A lot of times (because of injuries), you're just kind of playing catch-up there, whereas this year I think he's really been able to continue to build on all those practices and games, and it's gotten ahead and gone to much higher ground," Belichick said.
"Fundamentally, I think he's still the same player, but the consistency and the ability to build on where he's been has really been impressive this year."
And while Edelman's average of 10.32 yards per catch could be one of the lowest ever for a wide receiver with 100 receptions in a year– just T.J. Houshmandzadeh (10.2 yards in 2007) and Hall of Famer Cris Carter (10.29 yards in 1994) are lower among wide receivers – one would think there should be some team out there willing to pay, and to offer a multi-year contract in unrestricted free agency. Edelman has led New England in receptions seven times and in receiving yards in four games. He has caught five or more passes 11 times in 2013, seven or more passes on eight occasions.
Not only has Edelman been one of the most unappreciated players in the league, but also one of the most underpaid as well. Both distinctions should end soon, given his clutch performance this season.
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Pudge wrote:Well, it is Falcon-related in this sense: Edelman was able to fill in Wes Welker's shoes ably, mainly because the Patriots have a system of offense where WRs are largely interchangeable. Not the case for the Falcons.
100% agree here. Though Wes Welker has carved out an impressive niche for himself, I doubt that he would be very effective for the Falcons. I believe, however, that Harry Douglas might be able to carve out a similar niche for himself on a team that can threaten in other areas of the passing game.
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Picking the Winner of the 13 SEC Games on College Football's Opening Week
Our long national nightmare is finally over with the return of college football this week with two games on Thursday and 11 more on what promises to be a glorious Saturday of college pigskin. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of the same old Johnny Manziel storylines and the offseason fluff pieces to get us through an offseason which never seems to end.
I want to see on-the-field action.
When South Carolina and North Carolina kick off in the first game of the season it will have been seven months, three weeks and three days since Alabama dismantled Notre Dame in the BCS National Championship Game. Personally, that's far too long to go without a real life college football game on my televisions and radio.
We will have the opportunity to see two SEC games on Thursday with Ole Miss and Vanderbilt serving as the nightcap on ESPN and in total will have 13 games with SEC teams including two vs. ranked opponents. The headliners are LSU vs. TCU and Georgia vs. Clemson, but this weekend is an opportunity to see the four new head coaches in the conference in action and if Alabama is primed for a three-peat.
I love making predictions and will do so each week throughout the regular season. Week one should be a rewarding one for the conference as a whole. Check out my predictions and reasoning for each game and let me know which games you agree or disagree with in the comments below.
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South Carolina Beats North Carolina 27-23
North Carolina has a good team under head coach Larry Fedora and very well may challenge for a spot in the ACC championship game. However, I'm going with the home team with the best player in the country, Jadeveon Clowney, in a close one decided late on a Connor Shaw touchdown pass.
Ole Miss Beats Vanderbilt 24-23
The only game between two SEC foes sees the road team pull off the squeaker. This is a pivotal game that can have lasting implications two months down the road. I'm buying the hype surrounding Ole Miss and think Vanderbilt is due to regress after a nine-win season in 2012.
Florida Beats Toledo 34-16
Florida has some injury concerns at running back, but the Gators are still far too talented on offense to not put up enough offense vs. Toledo to let this get close. The Gators' defense lost some studs from last year's unit but should not see too much of a dip in production with a young defensive line and the best secondary in the conference.
Texas A&M Beats Rice 49-10
Finally we can talk about Johnny Manziel on the football field rather than what he may or may not have done off it. Manziel will play and he will be every bit as dominant as he was the last time he set foot on a field when he set Cotton Bowl records last winter. Rice doesn't stand much of a chance vs. the Aggies.
Mississippi State Loses to Oklahoma State 38-24
A tough opener for Mississippi State taking Oklahoma State at Houston's Reliant Stadium and the prolific offense of the Cowboys. I don't think the Bulldogs fall off as much as some as predicting this season, but they have too many questions in the secondary and at wide receiver to feel comfortable predicting a win here.
Arkansas Loses to Louisiana-Lafayette 28-24
Bret Bielema's debut as the Arkansas head coach isn't against a cupcake team you can take lightly as he gets his feet wet with Louisiana-Lafayette. Mark Hudspeth's team won nine last year and almost pulled off the an upset of the Gators in Florida. Terrance Broadway is a dual-threat at quarterback for the Ragin Cajuns and will put his name on the map after this upset in Fayetteville.
Alabama Beats Virginia Tech 52-17
Alabama would face a stiffer test if they were to hold a scrimmage vs their freshmen and sophomores than the injury-depleted Hokies who are going to get exposed on national television. Alabama will break offensive records this year and their defense will again be one of the top two or three units in the nation. Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas is going to be in for a long night.
Tennessee Beats Austin Peay 35-13
Tennessee starts the Butch Jones era in Knoxville against an Austin Peay team coming off a two-win season in 2012 that is the perfect opponent for the Vols to open against. Tennessee has questions at quarterback and wide receiver so this will be a ripe opportunity to see multiple quarterbacks get opportunities against the Austin Peay defense and see which one emerges.
Auburn Beats Washington State 23-20
Auburn has concerns in the secondary and the absence of top sack artist Dee Ford is reason for trepidation against Mike Leach's air-raid offense, but I'm siding with the home team who will play in front of an amped up crowd for Gus Malzahn's first game as head coach of the Tigers.
Kentucky Loses to Western Kentucky 17-16
A sneaky opponent in Western Kentucky with head coach Bobby Petrino on a neutral field is a tough test for Mark Stoops' first game as head coach of Kentucky. I think the Wildcats fall in the opener but will be a much improved team under Stoops.
Missouri Beats Murray State 38-17
Missouri will have no trouble putting points up against the Ohio Valley opponent in their opener. James Franklin and the Tigers' offense should get into a rhythm early against Murray State and get some confidence early after a disappointing 2012.
Georgia Beats Clemson 34-31
The best game on college football's opening weekend won't disappoint as this game goes down to the final seconds of the fourth quarter. Aaron Murray and Georgia put together a two-minute drill in response to Tajh Boyd and Clemson's go-ahead score late in the fourth quarter as Todd Gurley punches in the winning score from five yards out.
LSU Beats TCU 30-21
Some think TCU has a shot to win the Big 12 this season with the return of quarterback Casey Pachall, and LSU could be ripe for the taking after losing so much talent on defense. However, I'm not one to share that opinion and think the Tigers' defense will be as stout as it always is to stifle the Horned Frogs' offense to get the win. I'm also a believer in Cam Cameron's impact on Zach Mettenberger and the Tigers' offense with the return of Jeremy Hill at running back.
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National parks in California are some of the most beautiful in the country but anyone who has tried to visit Yosemite National Park in summer will almost certainly agree: things are starting to get a little crowded. One wonders if the pioneers who had the foresight to set aside these scenic lands would be appalled at the sight of hundreds of tour buses plying the park's narrow roadways.
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The Associated Students of Modesto Junior College continue to demonstrate their lively (or perhaps, deadly) holiday spirit by sponsoring their eighth annual Halloween Carnival and Haunted House extravaganza today, held at Modesto Junior College's West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. The event begins at 2 p.m. and thoroughly finishes off their black magic at 9 p.m.
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Don't count on spirits being low this Halloween. Despite the trademark holiday landing on a Wednesday, Ceres Community Center is hosting a Halloween Festival from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that is free to monster mashers of any age (although, children must be accompanied by an adult). The event, which will be held at 2701 4th St. in Ceres, offers a multitude of mysteries and mysticism that are designed to keep everyone entertained, and primarily safe for this invigorating weeknight.
MODESTO - In anticipation of All Hallow's Eve, The State Theatre is conducting what is billed as the First Annual Fete & Film for Kids, a spellbinding and memory-making event for youngsters that includes sweet treats, kindly ghouls and goblin boys, a costume parade and an enchanting cast of young, local actors portraying scarecrows, benevolent witches and characters from favorite fairy tales.
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Burkina Faso Overview
Country Overview
Burkina Faso is a landlocked sub-Saharan country with limited natural resources. A low-income country, per capita income was at $670 in 2013. Its population was estimated at almost 17 million in 2013, and is characterized by a high percentage of youth (60%). The population growth rate averages around 3%. Burkina Faso's economy is heavily reliant on agricultural production, with cotton being its main cash crop. With the discovery of large mineral deposits, gold exports have soared to record levels in the past three years. The country's economy remains vulnerable to external shocks such as low rainfall, international financial and oil crises, and regional instability.
Political Context
In October 2014, a popular uprising resulting in violent protests and pillaging led to President Blaise Compaore's resignation after 27 years in power. The uprising was a reaction to plans to modify elements of the constitution that limited the number of presidential mandates and would have allowed the former president to run in 2015.
Two weeks after the fall of President Compaore, negotiations gave way to a power transition plan adopted by an assembly of 80 members from the army, political parties, and civil society. The plan defines the institutional contours of the transition which is set to last a year. The document designated an interim president, a prime minister, and a national transition council as well as its leader.
The transitional government will remain in power for only one year. Its mission is to get the country back on track and organize the November 2015 presidential and legislative elections. Members of the transitional government are prohibited from running in the upcoming elections.
Economic Overview
Over the last fifteen years, Burkina Faso has led the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union in economic growth with an average growth rate of 5.5% despite exogenous shocks. Falling gold and cotton prices, drops in grain production, and the recent political crisis have all contributed to low public revenues and investments. In addition, these factors have also had a negative impact on economic growth in 2014, lowering it to 5% from a predicted 6.6%. Inflation has been mitigated in part due to grain subsidies and a prudent monetary policy run by the Central Bank for West African States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), having suspended its activities on the eve of the uprisings, resumed its work in December to evaluate macroeconomic conditions in the framework of the Extended Credit Facility Program. The World Bank will pursue its cooperation with the transitional government in partnership with other multilateral and bilateral partners.
Medium-term outlook
The growth forecast for 2015 is positive despite the morose international economic context marked by a drop in the price of raw materials. The rising value of the American dollar (currency that trades in petroleum) will unfortunately not permit Burkina Faso to benefit from falling oil prices observed on the international market. Growth in 2015 will hover around 5% and inflation will remain controlled under UEMOA standards. Public revenues will decline following the falling prices of gold and cotton. The budget deficit will remain within the quantitative measures agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) thanks to exterior budget support notably from the World Bank and the regional financial market.
Social Context
There have been some positive human development trends in Burkina Faso. Infant mortality fell from 81 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2003 to 65 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2010. In 2010, the maternal mortality rate stood at 341 per 100,000 live births, which is down from 484 in 1995. Life expectancy at birth stood at age 57 in 2009, which is slightly above the regional average of 50 years.
There have also been improvements in the education sector. Gross primary school enrolment rate rose from 57% in 2005 to 81% in 2013. The illiteracy rate among the youth stood at 28.7% in 2010, compared an average of 70% for sub-Saharan Africa. Access to secondary education also improved from 20% in 2005 to 37% in 2013 for first cycle students and from 5.6% to 14% for second cycle students during the same period. However, the quality of secondary education remains an issue.
Burkina Faso has other challenges ahead. According to the National Statistics and Demographics Institute, the poverty rate in Burkina Faso was estimated at 46% in 2009. In addition, the 2014 Human Development Index published by the United Nations Development Program ranked the country 181st out of 187 countries, up two places from last year.
Development Challenges
A landlocked country located more than 1,000 km from the nearest harbor, Burkina Faso remains vulnerable to variations in rainfall and in its export commodities. The socioeconomic development of the country will depend in part on its openness to international trade and a diversification of its exports. Additional measures such as reforms to liberalize Burkina's economy and promote employment by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), will also help boost sustainable growth.
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World Bank Group Engagement in Burkina Faso
The Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) between Burkina Faso and the World Bank prepared in 2013 is now underway. A mid-term review, which is currently under preparation, will allow both parties to take stock of the progress made over the past two years and will provide some lessons learned going forward. The review will be performed jointly with the government and will require intensive consultation with all stakeholders including: the private sector, regional and local governments, parliament, academics, discussion groups, the media, civil society representatives, and the donor community The midterm report will be submitted to the World Bank Group's Board of Directors in May 2015.
The World Bank's total commitment to Burkina Faso stands at $1,024 million, with $1,001 million coming from the International Development Association (IDA). The International Finance Corporation (IFC) commitment stands at $23 million, mainly for projects in the mining, finance, insurance, energy, and trade sectors. The current World Bank portfolio is composed of 15 national projects and 5 regional projects.
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The International Finance Corporation's (IFC) first operation in Burkina Faso was in 1975. Since the establishment of a local office in 2006, the IFC has been even more engaged with Burkina Faso to work on improving the business climate through the "Doing Business Better" program. The IFC is also involved in projects concerning lease financing, transborder trade, dispute settlements, the Health in Africa Initiative, and private sector investments. The IFC's total commitment to Burkina Faso stands at $88 million.
The IFC strategy has two pillars: Advisory support for the government to improve the business climate, the health sector, and public-private partnerships; and direct financing of companies working in the infrastructure, industry, service, and agro-industry, and finance sectors.
From 2006 to 2014, the IFC has provided support to the mining sector, the telecommunications sector, the banking sector, the hotel industry, the energy sector, and trade. It is also supporting small and medium enterprises (SME) in Burkina with financing and guarantees. Likewise, the IFC is involved in helping the government implement reforms that aim to improve the business and investment climate in the country. Through the Health in Africa Initiative (HiA), the IFC has been accompanying Burkina's private sector to develop and improve health services in the country.
Last Updated: Apr 09, 2015
The World Bank has contributed to Burkina Faso's successful development performance in the following sectors:
Rural Development
The third phase of the Community Based Rural Development Project is aimed at building the institutional capacity of local communities and facilitating decentralization. Burkina Faso received a grant of $70 million from the World Bank and $7.71 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Burkina Faso has limited access to modern sources of energy. The rate of electrification was around 15% in 2013. In order to diversify its sources of energy and to increase access to energy, Burkina Faso has adopted a sectorial energy policy based on the development of internal renewable every sources. The power pool strategy with Ghana is under preparation and active Bank projects total $102.8 million.
With $108 million in financing, projects in the transportation sector have succeeded in rehabilitating 3,336 km of dirt roads. In addition, since 2009, the IFC has been funding Air Burkina in the form of a loan of $19.5 million to buy new planes.
Burkina Faso has been declared "Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) compliant" since February 2013. The country has therefore pledged to disclose the revenue derived from the mining sector. The Bank is financing a Mineral Development Support Project in Burkina in order to help the country better monitor and evaluate the mining sector to ensure that the profits benefit the entire country.
Water and Sanitation
The Board approved an $80 million project in May 2009. This new operation aims to support the government's efforts to achieve the water and urban sanitation Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Additional financing for this project has recently been approved under the new Country Partner Strategy, and seeks to boost water and sanitation services in Ouagadougou with a particularly emphasis on access for the poor.
Urban Planning
A $10 million project helped the government prepare development plans for 12 regional capitals as well as reinforce their urban planning capacities. These additional plans were added to existing documents such as the national housing and urban development policy, the urban planning code, and other related documents.
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The government is coordinating donor activities and has set up Sector Dialogue Frameworks (CSD) to monitor the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Development (SCADD). An improved version of the Internet-based aid management platform has also been presented to donors, who can now log in remotely to update data on the financing they grant the country. The Government has drawn up a National Action Plan for Effective Development Cooperation (PANED) to replace the National Action Plan for Aid Effectiveness (PANEA). This technical adjustment follows the Busan High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness.
Last Updated: Apr 09, 2015