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A system for generating and sending a Logical Node identification signal as part of a data stream is disclosed. The system also includes subscriber stations capable of receiving and extracting Logical Node identification information from a data stream. The subscriber stations create new messages including the Logical Node identification signal and send the message to the transmission network system control, such that switching of data streams to an appropriate channel over the information transmission network is done consistent with the network topology.
1. In a video-on-demand system having a headend which may be put in communication with a subscriber device via an intermediate node, a method for communication between the headend and the subscriber device, comprising:
providing first identification information from the headend into a first datastream, the first identification information for routing communication to the headend;
providing the first datastream to the intermediate node;
providing the first datastream from the intermediate node to the subscriber device;
in response to receiving the first datastream at the subscriber device, using the first identification information in the first datastream to provide a second datastream for the headend having second identification information, the second identification information for routing communication to the subscriber device;
providing the second datastream to the intermediate node;
providing the second datastream from the intermediate node to the headend; and
establishing a session between the headend and the subscriber device in response to the headend receiving the second identification information in the second datastream.
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This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/436,934 filed on Nov. 8, 1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,697,376 B1 which claims the benefit of Provisional application Ser. No. 60/109,341 filed Nov. 20, 1998.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to the field of information transmission networks and more specifically to Logical Node identification of such networks. More particularly, the present invention relates to Logical Node identification of such networks supporting session based routing/switching of information flow in heterogeneous networks.
2. Description of the Background Art
In the field of information transmission, routing and switching of information to the destination node is most commonly accomplished in one of two approaches: (1) symmetric switched virtual paths/circuits (i.e., ATM) or (2) packet-based routed networks (i.e. Internet). A third type of information routing/switching network exists in many forms that can be better supported through a variant of the two approaches with asymmetric switched virtual paths/circuits or asymmetric packet based routing.
This third area can be classified into two categories: first, the set of information transmission networks that require a combination of the packet routed networks tightly coupled with asymmetric switched networks (i.e. interactive multimedia content delivery such as in video-on-demand that requires a streaming network flow for video and audio and usually an Out Of Band IP network to handle the interactivity between the source and destination); second, the set of information transmission networks that can improve network latency by taking advantage of the knowledge of the point of access in packet based networks (i.e., dynamic routing changes necessary to support unique roving lap top computers). The present application will address this first case.
The former category of information transmission networks is what the present invention will address in detail. In particular, the interactive multimedia service of video-on-demand over Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks is currently in existence for cable services. In this case, there exists unidirectional content streaming (QAM modulated video and audio streaming of content to the digital set top box in the home) and IP based interactivity (via Out Of Band downstream to the home and a varied Return Path packet forwarding connectivity from the subscriber's set top box to the cable headend equipment). This same solution can be used for satellite broadcast (content delivery) with wireless (cell phone) or telephone modem for interactivity; as well as for terrestrial broadcast systems (e.g. MMDS, LMDS). It is also noted that the control session via the Out Of Band could also be multiplexed into the streaming link in the In Band.
A technique to increase the number of video-on-demand programs that can be concurrently transmitted is by channel reuse, where programs are assigned to channels at an intermediate node (typically referred to as a "remote headend" or "hub") where lines from individual subscriber stations are coupled to the main CATV network. For the purposes of the present invention, the term "headend" is defined as any physical site where modulation, demodulation, and processing (controlling, monitoring, etc.) equipment are kept and operated whether they be staffed with human operators or unstaffed sites that are remotely monitored whether they relate specifically to Cable or other transmission means such as MMDS. This technique allows the same channels to be assigned to different programs at different nodes (known as spectrum reuse through physical media partitioning). Thus, dedicated video-on-demand channels can transmit programs to one set of subscriber stations coupled to a first hub, while the same channels can be used to transmit a different set of programs to another set of subscriber stations coupled to a second hub.
Typically, provision of video-on-demand services is implemented by assigning a session control manager (SCM) to one or more hubs. The SCM is responsible for receiving requests from set-top boxes at associated hubs and providing the requested services. Each SCM must then be informed of the subscriber stations corresponding to the assigned hub. Based on this topological information, the SCM provides the information for the creation of a virtual circuit from the video server to the QAM modulator, and thus an access mechanism to the video and audio stream from the set top box. The SCM also tells the set top box which frequency to tune the demodulator and which packet identification numbers (PIDs) to filter for the video and audio streams.
If subscriber stations are added or deleted, such as by new or canceled subscriptions, then the mapping between SCMs, hubs, and set top boxes may need to change. For example, a set of QAM channels can only accommodate a certain number of subscriber stations. If the number of subscriber stations on a hub exceeds the capacity of the allocated stream, then further Logical Node partitioning may occur on the hub. While such changes can be made to the mapping information in the headend manually, it is desirable to have a more efficient and automated method for re-assigning channels for node usage.
In a principal aspect, the present invention provides automatic transmission to subscriber stations of information about corresponding session control managers and coupling of channel groups defined as nodes.
In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a video-on-demand (VOD) system includes a plurality of session control managers to cause transmission of a requested program to a requesting subscriber station. The video-on-demand system is coupled to a plurality of subscriber stations by a network capable of spectrum reuse between the subscriber station and a corresponding one of a plurality of nodes disposed between the video-on-demand system and the subscriber station. The video-on-demand system comprises a Logical Node assignor which assigns a logical identification to each of the nodes to identify a correspondence between each of the nodes and a corresponding one of the session control managers. For example, a Logical Node for HFC is defined as the group of Fiber Nodes that share the same QAM modulation spectrum. I.e. same streams in VOD channels.
In accordance with further aspects of the invention, the Logical Node assignor periodically transmits node assignment information to each of the nodes in the network to uniquely identify the Logical Node and also identify a corresponding session control manager for each of the nodes. This allows for the subscriber stations tune to this digital channel at any time and get these information on a timely basis. Advantageously, such techniques allows automatic dissemination of information regarding mapping between session control managers, Logical Nodes, and subscriber stations. The result is reduced complexity and overhead in managing a video-on-demand system, thereby reducing overall costs.
The principles of the present invention are particularly advantageous in Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) systems used for transmission of video programming. However, the principles described herein may also be used in direct broadcast satellite (DBS) systems, Local Multi-Point Distribution Services (LMDS), and Multi-channel Multi unit Distribution Systems (MMDS).
One particular advantage of the present invention, is that because of the automatic identification of the Logical Node to which each subscriber station is associated, the present invention allows for switching the unicast VOD stream to the correct QAM modulator that modulates to the Logical Node for receipt by the subscriber station. This is particularly advantageous as new Logical Nodes can be created or existing nodes are divided because of increasing demand for subscription and service.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention may be better understood by considering the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention. In the course of this description, reference will frequently be made to the attached drawings.
Referring now to
This first embodiment illustrates the most general implementation of the present invention, and therefore, will be described here in only general terms.
The Logical Node ID generator 102 produces at least one unique Logical Node identification number and transmits the unique identification number as a signal at the output of the Logical Node ID generator 102. Preferably, the Logical Node ID generator 102 produces plurality of unique identifiers which are sent to the combiner 106 and combined with other information according to which node or location to which the information is being transmitted. The output of the Logical Node generator 102 is coupled to an input of the combiner 106. A signal source 104 providing video, sound or data signals such as in a digital video signal is provided at the output of the signal source 104, and also provided to the combiner 106. The output of the signal source 104 is coupled to the second input of the combiner 106.
The combiner 106 has one more outputs coupled to an information transmission network 108 for transmitting a combined signal that includes an address for the information, content from the signal source 104, and the Logical Node ID signal from the Logical Node ID generator 102 to the information distributor 110 coupled at the remote end of the transmission network 108. In the preferred embodiment, the transmission network 108 includes one or more stream channels 202 for transmitting information from the combiner 106 to the devices downstream on the remote end of the information transmission network 108. The information transmission network 108 also includes configuration control channels 204 for sending signals along a reverse path between the information distributor 110 and combiner 106.
The information distributor 110 is coupled to send and receive signals over the information transmission network 108. The information distributor 110 is also coupled to a plurality of devices (not shown) such as set top boxes by a plurality of signal lines 120–132. The information distributor 110 receives the streaming channels and sends the source signal and the Logical Node ID down a corresponding one or more signal lines 120–132 according to the node ID number. For example, a group of signals sent over the information transmission network 108 and received by the information distributor 110 having video content and a Logical Node ID number of 1 would be transmitted only over signal line 120. Such video content and a Logical Node ID are not transmitted over other signal lines 122–132 for nodes 2-n. Other combined signals would be similarly sent over the respective signal lines 122–132 corresponding to their Logical Node identification number. As shown, an individual Logical Node identification number such as Logical Node 4, may correspond to a plurality of signal lines such as signal lines 126, 128, 130. In one embodiment, the signal lines 120–132 may be constructed of hybrid/fiber coax. Thus, the information distributor 110 effectively separates the data streamed over the streaming channels 202 for distribution over individual signal lines or groups of signal lines consistent with channel reuse.
The information distributor 110 also receives a plurality of signals sent upstream by devices (not shown) to the information distributor 110. The information distributor 110 in turn sends the signals over the configuration and control channels 204 to the combiner 106. In this manner, a particular set top box (STB 220 see
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The Logical Node Identification (ID) generator 102, the signal source 104, the combiner 106 are the same as has been described above with reference to
The receiver and descrambler 210 a receives the combined signal from the satellite, descrambles the signal and sends the combined signal to one or more devices 212 a coupled to the receiver and descrambler 210 a. The receiver and descrambler 210 a is also coupled by a telephone 214 a–214 n and a phone line 204 a–204 n to the combiner 106. The path through the telephone and a public switched network provides the return path. Those familiar in the art will recognize that the telephone 214 a–214 n and phone line 204 a–204 n could be a cell or wireless telephone. Thus, the receiver and descrambler 210 a is able to communicate with the devices 212 a to determine channel selection and node ID and send that information back to the combiner 106 via the telephone line 204 a–204 n. In this manner, the system 100 b may define a plurality of Logical Nodes, change or modify the nodes as desired and confirm the network configuration through use of the Logical Node ID signal inserted by the combiner 106 and returned by the device 212 a–212 n and the receiver and descrambler 210 a–210 n.
Referring now to
The DVM module 106 b receives video signal from the video server 104 b and node ID signals from the Logical Node Identification (ID) generator 102 b. The DVM module 106 b combines these signals and transmits them over the transmission channel 202 b to the information distributor 110 b. The SCM 224 controls the mixing of content provided by the video server 104 b and receives communication over the back or return path 204 b via CCM 222. For example, some of these components may be found at a headend in a typical on-demand cable system. The information distributor 110 b divides the signals received from the DVM module 106 b and outputs them over respective signal lines 120–132 according to the Logical Node ID assigned to each signal. For example, a plurality of set top boxes 220 a–220 n are coupled to line 120 and form Logical Node 1. Each of the other signal lines 122–132 or groups of the signal lines are coupled in similar fashion to form Logical Nodes of the network. Such any exemplary system is described in more detail in U.S. Pat. No. 6,253,375, issued Jun. 26, 2001, entitled "System For Interactively Distributing Information Services," filed Dec. 4, 1997, which is incorporated herein by reference.
In this third embodiment 100 c, the Logical Node generator is preferably part of a transport processing module 102 b. The transport processing module (TPM) 102 b adds control signals and data to the streams generated by the DVMs 106 b. The TPM 102 b is preferably coupled to the session control manager 224 and to the CCMs 222 through the VME bus architecture. The TPM 102 b is also coupled to the DVM module 106 b to provide for in-band communication. More specifically, the TPM 102 b also adds identification information to the video and audio content provided by the server 104 b such as program specific information (PSI) and packet identification numbers (PIDs).
The headend 304, which is shown only in very general form, includes the necessary equipment and capability to provide subscriber stations 305–308 with on demand services such as, for example, video-on-demand services where a user requests a particular movie through a subscriber station and the headend 304 responds by transmitting data representing the movie to the requesting subscriber station for viewing by the user. Included within the headend 304 are a plurality of session control managers (SCMs) 314, 315, 316 and 317. The SCMs perform various system command and control functions as well as communicating the requested programming in the form of a data stream to the transmission network 302. The SCMs 314, 315, 316 and 317 have capability to address the streams to be propagated to the subscribers in broadcast, multicast or unicast modes. As used herein, the term "broadcast" means transmission of data for receipt by all subscriber stations on the network. "Unicast" means transmission of data for receipt by only a single subscriber station on the network, and "multicast" means transmission of information for receipt by more than one but less than all subscriber stations on the network.
Specifically, each SCM 314–317 transmits video signals to the subscriber stations over an information channel in network 302 by modulating a base band data stream onto a carrier signal and up converting the signal to a transmission frequency that complies with a conventional CATV frequency spectrum. By way of example, a downstream data modulation performed by a SCM can be a 64-ary Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) and the transmission frequency can be in the range of 54–860 MHz. These techniques are merely exemplary of a typical transmission mechanism and other modulation types and frequency bands may be used.
The SCMs 314–317 transmit control information to the subscriber stations 305–308 via a downstream command channel in transmission network 302. By way of example, such control information can be frequency multiplexed with the information channel to effect transmission on a carrier in the range of 54–860 MHz using a 1 MHz bandwidth. The subscriber stations 305–308 communicate with a corresponding SCM 314–317 via a reverse (back or upstream) channel. In an exemplary embodiment, each SCM 314–317 supports 16 such reverse channels. Each reverse channel carries, for example, a BPSK modulated signal on a carrier in the range of 5–42 MHz, where the channel capacity is approximately 64 Kbps. The exact frequency ranges, modulation types or channel capacities are not critical and can be varied. Further details of the operation of the SCMs 314–317 and other components of the headend 304 to provide VOD services are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,253,375, issued Jun. 26, 2001, and entitled "System for Interactively Distributing Information Services", and assigned to the assignee of the present application, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The transmission network 302 preferably takes the form of a Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) network in which the headend 304 is coupled to the hubs 309–312 by fiber optic cabling. The hubs 309–312 are coupled to corresponding subscriber stations by coaxial cabling. Each hub 309–312 typically has capability to support hundreds to thousands of subscriber stations. The hubs 309–312 are preferably of conventional type.
The VOD service employs a number of predetermined channels in the information channel to transmit the requested video programs. By way of example, the number of channels available for use by the VOD service can be 2, 4, or 8 analog channels. The network 302 and headend 304 implement spectrum reuse at the hubs 309–312 to increase the number of channels available for the VOD service.
Each of the-Logical Nodes (VOD channels per hubs 309–312) have a capability to service a limited number of subscriber stations. The number of Logical Nodes required is therefore roughly proportional to the number of subscribers being serviced by the system 100 c. By way of example, each 64-QAM channel typically can service up to 80 subscribers. Depending upon the number of subscriber stations coupled to a particular hub 309–312, a particular Logical Node may service only a portion of the subscriber stations on a hub, may service all of the subscriber stations on a hub but no more, or may service subscriber stations on more than one hub. Each of these scenarios is shown in
In accordance with the principles of the present invention, SCMs 314–317 can be automatically allocated to subscriber stations 305–308 based on the changing topology of the network 302 and its associated subscriber stations. Advantageously, this is performed by determining the number of subscriber stations coupled to each hub, and transmitting a Logical Node identifier (ID) to each subscriber station. The Logical Node ID provides a correspondence between an SCM and corresponding subscriber stations. For example, in
The Logical Node IDs for the subscriber stations on the network 302 are preferably determined periodically and periodically transmitted to the subscriber stations. Preferably the Logical Node ID is transmitted as a MPEG-II (Motion Pictures Expert Group, Type II) packet which contains appropriate header information together with the Logical Node ID. MPEG type encoding is a common protocol for encoding video data and is therefore a convenient protocol for encoding of the Logical Node ID. However, the exact manner in which the Logical Node ID is encoded for transmission is not critical and other encoding techniques can be used within the principles of the present invention.
The introduction of the Logical Node ID into the video stream and its use to identify the channels servicing a particular subscriber station are particularly advantageous. The provision of Logical Node ID signals in the video stream allow the subscriber stations to be moved anywhere in the network and get the video streams switched to the subscriber station based on a new Logical Node ID. For example, a particular subscriber station may be initially connected to the network and assigned to Logical Node ID 1. All the information for the subscriber including information particular to the subscriber station is provided. However, the user may move geographically, take the subscriber station and attempt to gain access from a new location being service by a different Logical Node. Since the ID of the different Logical Node is part of the stream, once it is provided to the relocated subscriber station, the headend 304 will know which channels to provide signals intended for the user. This eliminates any manual reconfiguration of the network that is required in the prior art. Rather with the present invention, the service can be updated by simply updating channel and DVM information in the SCM. Other examples where the provision of the Logical Node ID is particularly advantageous is where new nodes are created or eliminated by changes in the number of subscribers using particular channels. The use of Logical Node ID eliminates the need for any changes in manual configurations.
Referring now to
As shown in
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Once the subscriber station receives the Logical Node ID, it has the necessary information to communicate with the corresponding SCM, and at step 714 the UDP connection between the master SCM and the subscriber station is terminated. At step 716, a UDP connection is established between the identified SCM and the subscriber station. Once established at 716, transmission of the requested program by the SCM to the requesting subscriber station occurs 718 until the transmission is terminated at step 720.
It is to be understood that the specific mechanisms and techniques which have been described are merely illustrative of one application of the principles of the invention. Numerous additional modifications may be made to the methods and apparatus described without departing from the true spirit of the invention.
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musman, your OS may actually be hurting you pretty bad here. With a 1Gb video card you're probably left with less than 3Gb of available system memory in a 32bit OS.
If I were you I'd definitely start switching to Windows 7 or Vista for your gaming and general usage.
I see in your specs that you have Windows 7 installed already. Have you tried using that at all?
To be 100% sure that it isn't a driver\OS problem I'd reinstall Windows 7 (or Vista) x64 from scratch.
Also, you should overclock that CPU. An i7 920 is good, but if a game isn't multithreaded it isn't anything special. If you push it to 3.6Ghz or more you'll see a large performance increase. 4Ghz+ is possible with a good air cooler on an i7 920.
You know, you may have something there! I never checked my RAM after I installed this card. It was down to 2.5Gb with my 4850. Ill check it when I get home.
Check my out my post about my RAM issue:
I had to set the "memory low Gap" in the bios from 1536 to 1024. now I am seeing 3.0Gb of RAM, however, doing that really screwed up GTA4. All the graphics were turning black and there were all kinds of weird stuff going on.
I have not really tried many games in Windows 7 yet. I just don't want to install everything then half to reinstall it all when the official W7 comes out.
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Happy 09/09/09 Everyone!
This is a once in a lifetime occurrence! My daughter thought that was pretty incredible, as next year will be 10/10/10! She then said that the 2 years after that will be pretty special too, and that she will be here for all of them. That's a great attitude, as she has her whole life ahead of her.
It was an interesting day, and after the events of the day, I decided to make this the blog post of the day. I had set aside the day for my mum and I to have a Mother-daughter bonding day. We went shopping, had lunch, coffee and conversation that spanned all topics. Last week, I had a Mother-daughter bonding afternoon with my daughter after school. It takes away the routine of homework, dinner, etc. that can take away time from smelling the roses.
The Mother-daughter bond is a very special gift. The value in the mother-daughter bond comes from the two parties caring for one another and sharing a strong investment in the family as a whole. I was reading an article that described the evolution in the relationship between a daughter with her mother. There comes a moment that is critical when the daughter suddenly realises that the mother is another woman. Before this, a mother is more of a symbol. She's meant to be the nurturer, all-knowing, all-powerful; perhaps even the enemy. She is usually not seen as another woman with similar problems and experiences.
I feel that I had this realisation earlier this year, and I actually had a heart-to-heart talk with my own mother. I explained that relating to each other as women and not just mother-daughter, then our relationship has the potential to really flourish. My personal journey brought me to this and the timing seemed to be just right. My daughter will be a teenager next year, so that relationship will go through it's own challenges and rewards.
I had some news that shattered my world for a moment. One of my patients rang to share with me that her daughter who was in her early 20's, fell and hit her head unexpectedly in the shopping centre where she worked, and killer her instantly. I was quite speechless as she was a wonderful young girl that had her whole life ahead of her to live. That is another major reminder to not take things for granted. We don't know how long we have. I really hope she knew the love in her life – that her family and friends not only told her, but showed her that they loved her and how much she meant to their lives. My heart goes out to her family.
Appreciating the ones we love and letting them know is one of the core values that I choose to live by.
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The Florida baseball team moves to 3-1 on the season after defeating UCF 5-1 Tueseday in Gainesville.
Two pitchers making their first Division I?starts highlighted the matchup.? For the Gators, freshman?Logan Shore allowed only one run on three hits in just over five innings of work while striking out four and allowing no walks.??In an almost identical outing UCF starter Zach Rodgers allowed only one unearned run in five innings?pitched.
Through?six innings of play, this Sunshine State showdown was proving to be a pitcher's duel with the game tied at 1-1.? Florida scored in the first on a Taylor Gushue solo homer?while UCF's run scored on an error.
The Orange and Blue lit up the scoreboard in the bottom of the seventh courtesy of five walks given up by three different Knight relief pitchers.? Florida took a 2-1?lead when UCF junior Joe Marotta walked Zack Powers on four straight balls with the bases loaded, allowing?Richie Martin to score.? More damage was done when Braden Mattson singled to left field?driving in two crucial insurance runs and Justin Shafer plated another run with an infield single, his first hit of the season.
Florida Head Coach Kevin O?Sullivan was pleased with the seventh inning rally.
?Offensively, we had the big inning there in the seventh with the four runs, Braden Mattson got the big hit there with runners on and you know the offense is coming. We hit some balls hard again tonight. There?s obviously still a lot of things we have to work on, we have to make some better adjustments, we had a runner on third, we didn?t get him in. But overall, we are starting the season 3-1.?
On the mound Danny Young got the win in relief?for the Gators, allowing no runs and only one hit in 3.2 innings of work.??F
Florida will look to continue its?in-state success Wednesday night as they take on the Ospreys of UNF.? You can hear the game live on ESPN 850 WRUF starting at 6:55pm.
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This looks good here. Buy now get rich later
What's up? PP at $.45? Now in the .70"s?Isn't that bizarre?p
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Wallace > Jennings.
Nope, they didnt. If they wanted him he would be in Miami, not Seattle. Philbin KNEW that Flynn was not worth the money that he wanted, which Seattle gave him. He was not wanted in Miami by Philbin or Ireland. Not sure why people do not understand this. Flynn was the MOST overrated FA last year and he accomplished close to nothing to warrant he was a franchise QB, while in GB. They also knew Moore was a better QB than Flynn and he is. Philbin and Ireland made the right decision by passing on Flynn.. No doubt about it.
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The premise of this question is flawed.
One is a proven NFL commodity, the other wasn't.
I dont doubt they they liked Tannehill. But that doesnt mean they wouldnt have also drafted Wilson. The Colts and Redskins drafted quarterbacks with the first and second overall pick but still identified Wilson as someone to draft(Redskins would keep with that theme and draft Kirk Cousins). Should we assume that the Colts and Redskins werent sold on Luck and RG3 simply because they were looking at other prospects?
Seahawks understand that you cant go wrong loading up on that position. The days of "having 2 means having 0" are gone. Teams like the Eagles have shown you can buy low and sell high. Seattle identified talented players at the most important position on the field and went after them hard. They got 2 out of their 3 apparent prospects. Carroll allowed an open competition(they also told Flynn he wouldnt be handed the starting job and would have to compete) and the borderline phenom player won it. Thats not an indication of Flynn being awful and having to be stashed on the bench, thats an indication of just how good Wilson is.
At the end of the day, it comes down to this: Miami wanted Flynn and couldnt sign him. To say Miami didnt want him enough and use Flynn losing a competition as validation that our front office made the right choice revisionist history.
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Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolph...#storylink=cpyFlynn has agreed to a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Sports Illustrated and ESPN.
The Dolphins?
They're visiting with Alex Smith. They have another visit set up tomorrow with David Garrard.
How do you feel about that one?
I'm sure the Dolphins will eventually portray this as having a plan (yeah, right) and sticking to that plan of not overspending for any player (including a QB). I'm sure they'll eventually get the message out that Flynn was a nice but not great option.
Sorry, but some facts simply get in the way. For example, someone else apparently believes Flynn is worth a good but not great contract. Seattle is paying approximately $8 million per season -- probably less when the actual numbers come in -- and that's not exactly breaking the bank for a starting QB. Even the $10 million signing bonus is modest for a QB. All indications are the Dolphins thought Flynn to be that potential starter but still couldn't pay him that?
Well then, why did the personnel and offensive staff spend nearly 40 hours of total tape time studying this guy, a figure I was told by a source was conservative? Otherwise, why would coach Joe Philbin be calling him throughout the free agency process to make sure Flynn knew he was a major Miami target? Otherwise why did the Dolphins immediately pivot to Flynn once they knew they'd been eliminated from the Manning derby? Otherwise why did they offer the kid a contract?
Something went horribly wrong here. I was told three days ago Flynn was going to be Miami's guy. I was told it would take a significant screw up to fail to get him in a Dolphins uniform because the club believed he could win the starting job and Flynn liked the idea of playing for Philbin.
So what changed? What went wrong?
Obviously something.
I'm pretty sure knowing Ireland contract runs out next year and id he doesn't produce results he's out so why would he not use FA? No where have I heard Philben won't use FA even though that will be Ireland's job not philben, and one of them is on a seat that's very hot.
Its different because a. Matt Flynn was unproven and b. We only needed 1 quarterback and we were pretty sure we had tannehill at the 8th slot. On the other hand, we dont need only one WR. We need a few more pass catchers.


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Queensbury The Adirondack Balloon Festival — considered the nation's premier family-oriented event of its kind — is set for this weekend, and it features a tribute to the event's founder, Walter Grishkot.
Grishkot, who died earlier this year, tirelessly organized, managed and promoted the event for its 38-year history.
At no other balloon festival can spectators see dozens of colorful hot-air balloons take flight and get close enough to help a pilot and crew launch their craft.
This year's event, set for Thursday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 25, includes six fancifully shaped craft among the 100-plus balloons from across the U.S. and Canada scheduled to participate.
With all activities free of charge, the festival kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Crandall Park in Glens Falls with a performance by country rock group Stony Creek Band, followed by an opening ceremony honoring Grishkot at 5 p.m., and then a liftoff of 15 or more balloons thereafter.
From 6 to 9 p.m., Glens Falls will be hosting a downtown balloon fest block party, which includes a car show with dozens of classic vehicles, various family activities and entertainment, topped off with fireworks.
On Friday, the festival moves to the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, where gates open at 3 p.m. for craft fair, vendors, and family activities. A launch of 70 or more balloons is to be held at 5 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday at the airport, activities and breakfast begin at 5 a.m. Eighty to 90 balloons lift off at about 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. both days Vendors open up early and continue all day.
All flights are weather permitting.
The specially shaped balloons include "Airhead Invader" from Warren County, N.J. looking like a menacing space alien, and the fanciful "Purple People Eater" piloted by John Cavin of Menlo, Ga.
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Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm.
Creator: unidentified photographer
Description: The piece is torn in half.
Identification on verso (handwritten): Top row from left Schofield, Duveneck, Zorn - Lower Beatty, Chase, Beaux, Tarbell, Weir, unidentified English [?] [?] and [?]. Possibly Charles Harold Davis. - Pittsburgh Jurry Return. 1899
Individuals identified as: (top row, L to R) Walter Elmer Schofield, Anders Zorn, and Frank Duveneck, (front row L to R) John Wesley Beatty, William Merritt Chase, Cecilia Beaux, Edmund Tarbell, Julian Alden Weir, unidentified English judge, and possibly Charles Harold Davis.
Forms part of: Cecilia Beaux papers, 1863-1968
Citation: Carnegie Institute Jury, 1911
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The latest Nigel Kennedy Quintet album, 'Shhh!', recorded in November 2009, confirms the maverick status and omnivorous musical taste of one of Britain's finest and most unpredictable musicians. Following his 2008 excursion into the self-penned tracks of the NKQ's 'A Very Nice Album', Nigel Kennedy's latest collection reveals an even more eclectic character. It was recorded at one of rock's fabled residential country studios, Rockfield in South Wales with the Polish musicians, which make up the NKQ: Tomasz Grzegorski (tenor sax, soprano sax & bass clarinet); Piotr Wylezol (piano & Hammond); Adam "Szabas" Kowalewski (contrabass & electric bass) and Krzysztof Dziedzic (drums). Collaborating on one of the album's outstanding and most surprising tracks is Boy George, an old mate and near neighbor of Kennedy's in North West London who shares his passion for the songs of the late Nick Drake.
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Kennedy and his five-piece band from Poland, his new adopted home, stretch out over some laid-back, largely self-composed jazz tunes that highlight his honeyed violin tone. Boy George pops in to sing Nick Drake's River Man, his world-weary vocal huskily effective.
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Boy George makes a creditably gruff guest appearance on the cover of Nick Drake's River Man, while Kennedy's playing is warm and lyrical on the serene title track.
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Recording information: Rockfield Studios (11/2009).
Photographer: Holly Topps.
The album covers of the iconoclastic British violinist Nigel Kennedy often promise more craziness than they actually deliver, and that's true in the case of this release, presenting to the buyer a cartoon of a mohawk-wearing figure saying "Shhh!" The contents differ considerably from what the cover would suggest; Shhh! is a more or less straight-ahead album of jazz in various styles. Kennedy came by his inclination toward jazz honestly, playing jazz on the piano as a child and appearing in a duet concert at age 16 with Stéphane Grappelli despite warnings from his teachers. Here he appears, as on several other albums from the 2005-2010 period, with an all-Polish group of musicians (except for Afro-British percussionist Xantoné Blacq). The styles represented range from lounge (The Empty Bottle, track 5) to fusion, with all the music except for the Nick Drake song "River Man" being composed by Kennedy himself. To the violinist's credit, nothing about the album sounds contrived, not even the appearance on "River Man" of a vocalist the listener may be hard pressed to identify as Boy George. Kennedy appears as part of the group rather than hogging the spotlight, and if anything he keeps himself somewhat toward the background. He seems to do best with either the pieces closest to traditional jazz language or those in which he pursues really unusual textures; the best thing on the whole album is the title track, where he explores the extra-tonal "noise" of the violin bow as it mixes with that of a quietly played saxophone. In the harder-driving pieces there's a lack of a swinging quality, and Kennedy's solos seem preplanned; where he accepts this limitation and works with it, he does well. Kennedy fans will find much to enjoy in this release by their hero, who despite his penchant for outrage is never pretentious nor sloppy.~James Manheim


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"Tuesday's D-Day anniversary"? What? Do you perhaps mean Wednesday's Pearl Harbor anniversary? D-Day was June 6.
I've always thought that Sid Mar's in Metairie (it reopened off of Vets) has the best roast beef. Then again I like them messy.
I think anyone who's gone to Tulane or Loyola has heard some pretty horrific things about that frat - things that make this hazing incident sound pretty tame. Good riddance.
This is horribly shameful.
I work for the public sector in a different industry and make significantly less than my private sector colleagues (the benefits are about equal), so I don't think this is a public/private issue. This is about the educational system in this state being a mess, and the people at the top being completely disconnected with reality.
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As a customer of Standard Mortgage I'm pretty shocked. They must do some serious advertising in Mortgage Technology Magazine. They're customer service is awful, and so is their website. I can't wait to refinance just so I can get away from them.
I'd imagine the new streetcar on Loyola was also a major incentive for them to come back. It will make the hotel much more connected to the FQ and rest of downtown.
"Two miles from Lakefront Airport" is a very odd way of referring to that location. At any rate, I hope no one got hurt.
I'm generally not a fan of Jindal but I support this veto. People need to know they won't face retribution (in any form), or else they won't report unethical behavior.
This is a national disaster, requiring national response. Next time you get in your car remember who's taking it on the chin so you can get gas, and that the vast majority of oil royalties go to the feds. I stand by my statement - I don't care who's fault it is or who pays for it, it just needs to be fixed now. Here's the important part you missed about my comment: the longer this goes on the more it will cost the government in long term clean up costs and lost tax revenues because of ruined economies. Fixing it now is the cheaper option, and BP is not going to do it.
I honestly don't care at this point who's fault it is or who's paying for it. Just fix it and clean it. Ask questions later. It's going to cost taxpayers and the people of Louisiana more in the long run if they keep expecting BP to clean up their own mess. They're going to do things as slowly and cheaply as possible because they know the government will eventually step in and do it for them. Might as well do it now before it gets even worse, then nail them later.
Those weren't Nagin's idea, weren't his decision, and the majority weren't paid for with city money. So no, it isn't a truth. Do some research.
I agree with everything you say, especially the issue with the college system of grooming players. That system works well in football, basketball, and baseball because we have the best leagues in the world for each of those sports and the college system is structured to find the best players and prepare them at the schools with the best athletic programs. Soccer isn't so, largely because it is considered a "second tier" sport. From an early age Americans are brought up thinking that soccer is played for fun, but not necessarily a serious or professional sport. At any high school in the country most kids will know the name of the school's quarterback and pitcher, but couldnt' tell you who is the goalkeeper or striker. I've heard some people argue that this is because there's something inherently non-American about soccer, but that's never really made sense to me. I think it's just a basic issue of what's been traditionally popular. Our parents were fans of football or baseball, and so were we. It's just like any other cultural preference like food or music. I'm certainly the same way, a life-long Saints fan who didn't know anything about soccer until after college. So until Americans are brought up thinking of soccer on the same level as other sports, the attention paid to it will remain the same. I think that is gradually changing though, given the increasing popularity of the MLS as well as the growing Latin population. It will take many years, but I agree that eventually the MLS will be a world-class league and the U.S. National Team will be a real contender.
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There's no way this would get public money without it being compliant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, so I'm not worried about access for the disabled. I just hope they do more to make the area more viable when there aren't games. I love the Saints but I'd hate to see all this money go to something that's only useful eight (hopefully more!) days a year. I used to work nearby and except for game days that's a pretty dead area of downtown right now that could be a lot more active.
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I hope the Jesters really catch on in New Orleans, and I'm very excited about going to the games. It would be great to see soccer have a higher profile in the city.
Really? Right now the government has to subsidize any improvements to higher education - or would have to if they weren't already busy gutting it. This passes the cost of educational improvements onto the people who are receiving the education. Therefore it is more in line with principals of SMALLER government - the people who will be paying more will be the ones who benefit more rather than the general taxpayers. This will help stabilize our struggling universities while preventing an undue burden on taxpayers.
I've been on the fence about him, but that's a pretty inspiring speech. Hopefully he can deliver.
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Provides information specifying how acceleration should be performed on a spin box (also known as an up-down control) when the up or down button is pressed for specified time period.
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The NumericUpDownAcceleration type exposes the following members.
|Initializes a new instance of the NumericUpDownAcceleration class.
|Determines whether the specified object is equal to the current object. (Inherited from Object.)
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The NumericUpDownAcceleration object is used by the NumericUpDown control to optionally provide acceleration when incrementing or decrementing the control through a large quantity of numbers.
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private NumericUpDown numericUpDown1; private void InitializeAcceleratedUpDown() { numericUpDown1 = new NumericUpDown(); numericUpDown1.Location = new Point(40, 40); numericUpDown1.Maximum = 40000; numericUpDown1.Minimum = -40000; // Add some accelerations to the control. numericUpDown1.Accelerations.Add(new NumericUpDownAcceleration(2,100)); numericUpDown1.Accelerations.Add(new NumericUpDownAcceleration(5, 1000)); numericUpDown1.Accelerations.Add(new NumericUpDownAcceleration(8, 5000)); Controls.Add(numericUpDown1); }


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GREENEVILLE — Mary Ruth Foreman, of Greeneville, died Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2011, at her home due to a lengthy illness.
She retired from the Social Security Administration after 36 years of service. She has spent the last 8 years of her life doing volunteer work at Nolachuckey Elementary School.
She was a member of Cedar Creek Church of God, where she faithfully attended until her health would not permit it.
Survivors include: husband: Lyle Foreman; son: Scott Aldridge, of Greeneville; grandson: Nicholas Aldridge, of Greeneville; stepson: Mark Foreman and wife, Haley, of Kalispell, Montana; three step grandchildren: Kirsten, Emma, and Samuel Foreman, of Kalispell, Montana; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Bobbie and Nick Partee, of Clarkston, Washington, and Marjorie and David Kipps, of Vienna, Virginia; two special friends: David and Brenda Whisnant, of Jonesborough; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
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- Price Range (per person): $0-$10
- Visit Again?: No
- Party Size: 1
The academic journal Epidemiology and Infection published their reviews on the 2008 deadly e.coli infection at this restaurant. Their findings include:
The establishment was out of compliance with five regulations associated with hot and cold holding of foods, food storage, labeling and storage of toxic items, and cleanliness of food contact surfaces. The restaurant did not have written protocols or schedules for cleaning the kitchen, buffet, dining, or bathroom areas. A diluted bleach solution was used to clean surfaces and food spills, but there was no established method for monitoring the concentration.
While bacterial culture and Shiga toxin testing of submitted stool specimens did not identify an infected food handler, epidemiological findings are most consistent with foodborne transmission by an ill employee who continued to work, or by an asymptomatic food handler. Two employees, one with hostess duties and the other a food handler, reported working with diarrheal illness during 15–17 August.
- Order: did not dine there.
- Grandma's home cooking, beautiful atmosphere!
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They have wonderful food. Many restaurants claim to have "home style", and "homecooking" , but this one lives up to that claim. Their buffet includes meatloaf, catfish, shrimp, wonderful fried chicken that does not taste like it was frozen and in a bag just an hour earlier. They have a huge buffet selection, including many homemade pies and cobblers. I have had mock pecan pie, and strawberry pie there that was worth writing home about! They serve a large variety of country style foods, I highly recommend this place. They have a gift shop sort of style, many beautiful antique styled couches, chairs, and lamps, tea sets and other decor, and much of it is available for purchase, if anyone is interested. They have a counter selling handmade fudge in a variety of flavors. The food is just like grandma used to make, and my grandma LOVED to eat there. It is truly like walking into a beautiful old farmhouse, not a restaurant atmosphere at all.
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I wasn't in the mood for a burger the first time I visited Schoemehl's South Side Grill, but I ordered one anyway. I knew little about the restaurant besides its name and location in the Patch neighborhood of south south city. The interior didn't reveal much else: a shotgun room with a bar and dining tables; flat-screen TV sets tuned to ESPN and the NHL Network but muted so a Top 40 radio station could play; sports memorabilia on the walls, universal icons (Jordan, Tiger) as well as the hometown heroes. Faced with the generic, I defaulted to a burger.
Specifically, I defaulted to the "South of the Border" burger, a patty topped with pepper-jack cheese and slices of pickled jalapeño. Cooked to my requested temperature and not a tick hotter, it had the one-two mineral punch of grill char and medium-rare ground beef, with a mild kick from the cheese and chiles. On the side, instead of french fries, were homemade potato chips. Fried to a golden-brown crisp, these were just thick enough to retain a slight chew and the actual flavor of potato, goosed with salt and a dash of cayenne pepper.
The burger was good, but it was the chips that brought me back.
2605 Hampton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139
Category: Bars and Clubs
Region: St. Louis - South City
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St. Louis, MO 63111
Category: Restaurant > American
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Category: Restaurant > American
Region: St. Louis - South City
A burger, a beer, the ball game on TV: A neighborhood bar-and-grill doesn't need to offer much more than this to succeed. By that reckoning, the three establishments in this week's column are already winners. Yet each in its own way rises above the bar-and-grill baseline to appeal to an audience beyond its own small corner of south St. Louis.
The potato chips were the first sign that something interesting is happening at Schoemehl's, which partners Greg Schoemehl, Pete Schoemehl (Greg's nephew) and Jean Ann Mantia (the chef) opened late last summer. Even more impressive are the wings. An order brings four whole wings, smoked and then deep-fried and tossed in a sauce thicker and more complexly spiced (though less piquant) than the generic Buffalo concoction. Even with this sauce coating the wings and your fingers, you can taste the kiss of smoke in the meat.
The menu isn't broad. The wings are one of four appetizers. There are soups and salads, burgers and sandwiches, a daily special or two. The sandwiches include pulled pork from the restaurant's smoker. The meat is tender and presented without any adornments. (Squeeze bottles of housemade barbecue sauces sit on each table: two on the sweet side, one spicy.) The woefully named but tasty "Corned Gobbler Panini" adds smoked turkey to the classic Reuben trio of corned beef, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. Each sandwich comes with the aforementioned chips. You can substitute fries or onion rings, but you won't.
Photos: Inside Schoemehl's South Side Grill
When SOHA Bar & Grill opened in Clifton Heights in October, it already had serious south-city cred: Owner John McDonald operates Nick's Irish Pub in nearby Cheltenham. Rather than clone Nick's, McDonald let general manager and head barman Rocky Hazelwood give SOHA its own identity, which falls somewhere between corner bar and highfalutin gastropub.
SOHA occupies a small, standalone building on Hampton Avenue just south of Interstate 44, in the space that was previously home to the restaurant Off the Vine, which has sat vacant for several years. The interior has the potential to convey the cozy ambiance of a proper pub, with a wood-burning fireplace smack-dab in the center of the room, but the copious (and noisy) modern touches — flat-screens, Internet jukebox, a Big Buck Hunter game — overshadow such subtleties.
Hazelwood describes SOHA's menu as "outside-the-box American." The description's vague enough to mean almost anything, but the "Notorious B.L.T." seems closest to its intended spirit: a classic BLT turned up to eleven. Not coincidentally, it is my favorite dish here. The sandwich features thick and wonderfully fatty slices of pork belly with lettuce, tomato and, because too much bacon is just barely enough, honey-bacon mayonnaise.
The rest of the menu isn't nearly as playful, but the food is satisfying. A plate with two bratwurst links steamed in beer and served atop a pillow of braised sauerkraut comes closest to the pub ideal. A small but appreciated note: The green beans that accompanied the sausages hadn't been boiled into submission but sautéed to a lovely al dente snap. Mac & cheese, available as entrée or side, is stand-your-fork-in-it thick with melted cheddar. A last-minute broiling gives it a delicious browned crust.
SOHA will serve you a burger of five, ten, fifteen, twenty or even twenty-five ounces. I didn't see a defibrillator behind the bar, so I tried the five-ounce patty, simply seasoned and very juicy. Paired with a craft beer from SOHA's excellent draft selection, it isn't "outside-the-box" cuisine but is squarely in the sweet spot of good bar grub.
I enjoyed eating at Quincy Street Bistro when I reviewed it in the summer of 2011. It struck me as the perfect neighborhood spot, comfortable in its own skin. Late last year, however, owner Mike Enright brought on Rick Lewis, who had worked with Josh Galliano at Monarch, as executive chef, and Lewis has refined the menu and given this Princeton Heights spot a definite Southern drawl.
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ferminbreaux: it was meant to be a play on, "freshly shaved." I figured it was a twist on, "sporting a two-day beard (or growth)," or even, "chin and cheeks covered in light fungus." The lede was supposed to suggest that, after practice, he looked the opposite of the glamour-boy the o-line considers him.
Sorry you didn't like it - jvarney
As it happens I *am* aware of that blogspot - it's run by a guy named Bob Wynn and he's doing an excellent job. Bob quite obviously is one serious but still sane LSU fan. I was planning to link to it on the daily wrapups we have started to do and the site will be a part of our coverage soon.
Thanks for reading and writing -
Whoa, you're right! And twice, no less! I feel like a chump.
Granzombi: Are you directing that comment at me and the story or is there some conversation going on somewhere else? I have no clue what you're talking about.
It was "unclaimed territory" at the time of the Louisiana Purhcase, tead. No one really knew what the precise boundaries of the deal were as neither the seller, France, nor the buyer had ever surveyed it. But the Pacific northwest was part of Lewis & Clark's expedition, and when they re-appeared in Missouri after two years without a peep the popular contemporary imagination of the U.S. held that the "Louisiana purchase" covered all the land they had explored. It subsequently became 'Oregon,' as you note.
Yes, I agree with you guys that that is their designed purpose and I suppose in a way they serve it, particularly the photo of the huge 3rd down stop and the fourth, which I didn't mention, of Saints helmets and hands surrounding the Lombardi Trophy. But I did think the other two were weird. Plus, I just wanted to have some fun with it and thought readers might get a kick out of something they don't normally see.
rantin: please see my earlier comment. It's a "non-action" photo of Saints helmets bobbing around the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XLIV.
Quitmo: I appreciate the in-depth response. Wow. And I admit it, I'm not a trained weather man. On the other hand, the jarring difference between airport numbers (on The Times-Picayune weather page each morning) and the weather happening all around has struck me for years. It's true you can have a shower here and sun there, but is it really possible it *always* rains less at the airport? Especially on days where you can't drive through Elmwood without flooding the car and neighborhood streets are pirogue friendly?
Saintgumbo: I'm sorry the bit didn't seem funny to you. It wasn't intended to be 'news'...
Greer has switched to #33
Woodruff and s97: Thanks for bringing that point to our attention. I passed it along to one of our web editors and they pointed out we aren't working off a script so someone would have to transcribe the thing after we make the video but they are going to look into the matter.
ChalmetteKid: No doubt Tripp put you up to that, but *he* was supposed to be on the mouse. He took charge of it on the second video of the day and then we both sat there like dingbats waiting for the other to click off.
DavidY: Good point - Tripp and I kicked ourselves afterward for omitting Torrence. We largely agree with your assessment.
Gozerc13: Please, this is pure banana oil. Your post is a good argument for why everyone should use their real names. I realize I am not the most objective source on this, but I've been in the newspaper business for 23 years and if you think Mike Triplett isn't rock solid on the Saints beat you are either just being obnoxious or not serious about the Saints. I thought he did excellent work when I was in news and when I was writing about LSU football and now that I'm on the Saints beat I am nothing short of intimidated by his knowledge of the team and the byzantine rules of the NFL.
Excellent point, skbfxstc. The error (since corrected) is on me.
Height has been corrected. That's on me; my apologies.
If the Saints are holding two-a-days or single practices that day I can tell you. I guess the day of the week now eludes me. Wow.
Westcoastsaint: Well, you're the first to point it out back-to-back, I think. Sorry you don't like them. Obviously pictures would be cool, but the thing is we do them right after practice out at the Saints media room (Jeff is sometimes outside by his car) and we neither have the pictures at our disposal nor the time to edit video and put them in. We do try to have some of that in the black-and-gold report, which we added this year. Otherwise, we'll try to speak more clearly so you don't have to deal with the mumbling. Thanks for reading and writing -
Jeffnkenner: Always open to instructive criticism and I was impressed by LSU students when I spent the last four years up there! I actually had a bit about Jenkins in this story when I filed it Thursday night and am not sure why it's not here now. I think I quoted Payton talking about how well the team tackled and his quote about how the DBs effectively took over the routes downfield. But perhaps more on that would have fulfilled the insightful, out-of-the-box mandate. I'll try to get a little bit better each day.
I gotta tell you, egghead, that sounds like a great idea!
Well, I'm not sure the wind won't play a role with Hartley, basaint, but I do agree with you about the Baltimore/Cincinnati games. You'll recall that was the *one* thing Payton said he didn't want to see before the schedule was released: having to play cold weather games against tough opponents. And what does he see? Ravens and Bengals, on the road, in December. Could be brutal (although maybe not as much if Cincy loses again this weekend and their season starts to go south).
WhoaSwag: We do pick and choose questions - we have no choice because there are way more than we can answer in an hour or less. That's *not* a complaint - we appreciate all of you participating and if we didn't get you this chat we'll try to get you next one. Mike and I do try to group questions often. For example, a lot of people asked about Junior Galette (doubt he'll play); a lot of people asked about defending Tony Gonzalez, and of course there were a lot of questions about offensive production and Mike and I tried to answer those in bunches or by singling out a more sweeping question on the topic. Sorry if yours didn't show up today - try again before kickoff Sunday.
Excellent point, neemosacs. Incredibly, while Mike and I were doing it after the game at the Superdome around midnight we said, "you know, what we really need - what all the Who Dat nation needs - is the penetrating insight of neemosacs!"
Some people might see this as a snide remark made under a stupid fake name. But I see genius - penetrating insight on the Saints! You the man, neemosacs!


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Discover your reggae roots with UB40
Posted: April 11, 2014|
They've sold more than 70 million records.
Are considered one of Britain's greatest ever reggae bands (they've had four Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album).
And they sang Red Red Wine.
Yep, UB40 are back.
The band, which formed in Birmingham in 1978, released their latest record, Getting Over The Storm, last summer and are ready and willing to have you dancing, swaying and remembering your reggae roots at Cambridge Corn Exchange.
Robin Campbell from the band said: "Having suffered a few setbacks recently, including our drummer Jimmy and percussionist Norman's health issues, we're now firing on all cylinders and itching to get out on the road and play our fans all the hits and some tracks off the latest album."
However, in the last few months things have gotten quite confusing and pretty acrimonious as the band has divided into two factions: UB40 (coming to Cambridge) and UB40 Reunited (original members Astro, Ali Campbell and Mickey Virtue who have split off).
Better pick a side.
:: UB40 Cambridge Corn Exchange, Monday, April 14 at 7.30pm. Tickets £28.50-£32.50 from (01223) 3572851 / cornex.co.uk


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I agree whole heartedly, we need quality linebackers more than anything! We have average to below LB's we get just one really good one and the difference will be phenominal IMO.
Cotts1 I agree with you 100 %. We need quality LB's and we don't have them. I hope and pray they don't pay that for Tulloch...average at best. We need play making LB's or at least one and it is definitely not him.
Totally agree with your order of need...hopefully lions realize this too!
We need LB or CB mainly and we can make it all the way period! They passed on Clay Matthews last year and I felt that was a big mistake. Our offense is good enough to win superbowl when playing their a game. I think we need upgrade at LB to protect our aggressive line rush!
But possibly the reason we didn't make it to the world series!
Now just hope we field the best possible lineup for every game...please don't rest Boesch or Peralta!
I understand everyone's concern because Fairley has a history of being a lazy guy and he had one good year in a good college program!
I understand everyone's concern because Fairley has a history of being a lazy guy and he had one good year in a good college program!
Exactly...one game where he did something positive. You put him in and 8 times out of 10 he makes an error or contributes in a negative way or none at all. Play your best players, that's what all the winning teams do. Besides, you want to give someone a break there's better guys than him period. Can't wait till they send him down or out!
I agree what the hell are they doing? Brennan should be playing every game...doesn't need rest it's frigging baseball, he is not a pitcher geesze. Who know's if he was allowed to play without being pulled constantly to allow others to play he has the potential, I believe, to lead team in the hitting dept.
Sitting one of your better hitters is plain dumb trying to get people playing time. Anyone who has played ball at an elite level knows reps and getting in a groove is what's best for hitters. Not taking a so called break every other game...gimme a f'ing break, play your best players. Raburn is a liability in the field and is barely above 200 hitting! If we r to win a championship his lovefest with Raburn has to end.
Sick of their BS moves, like why did they let go of Polanco or Granderson? Raburn friggging sucks.
Our pass defense just got better with the addition of Fairley...more pressure and sacks on QB's this year. A strong D line makes your secondary instantly better


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Join us for another wonderful year of fun and fellowship at our annual Women's Day on September 20, 2014 as we focus on ways we can better reflect Christ in our daily lives through our theme, Reflections of Thee.
Details: Our lives are thoroughly saturated with technology. Technology wakes us up, brews our first cup of coffee within seconds, notifies us of our daily appointments, and provides driving instructions right at our fingertips. Texting, tweeting, facebooking and googling are the verbs that fill our days. These devices and technologies are as normal to us as the air we breathe and the water we drink. Why do we need to pay attention to the influence of technology? How can we harness the redeeming power of technology to further the spread of the Gospel and to encourage the saints? How can we prevent the corrupting power of technology from destroying our lives and dividing our families? Join us as we learn to discern the redeeming and corrupting power of technology and identify some practical technologies that you can use to encourage those you serve.
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Details: Come and find out more about balancing a busy life. I am a full time doctor, wife, and mother of two boys. I help homeschool our oldest son and even find time to participate in church activities and find time for some my hobbies and interests. I believe God has called me to be in all of those roles. There are many verses in the Bible that point to balance, and how to appropriately prioritize our lives and service to Him. We will discuss how to prioritize and how to manage our busy lives, all while in service to God.
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Details: Mothers today face an incredible challenge to raise godly children in a godless culture. How can we teach our children to know and love God? It is not enough to just have our children profess Christ. How can we instill in them a passion for the things of God? This workshop is designed to give hope and practical ideas for mothers who are serious about raising godly children.
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COLUMBIA CITY — There were no homicides in Whitley County for the year 2012. There were also no homicides in the county in 2011. However, there were three in a 13-month period between 2009 and 2010.
"We averaged one per year, and that is out of the ordinary for Whitley County" Whitley County Sheriff Chief Deputy Marc Gatton said. "Normally we don't have any."
FORT WAYNE — As has been the case since its inception, Saturday's Northeast Hoosier Conference Swimming and Diving Meet was dominated by perennial powers Homestead and Carroll, but the Columbia City boys' team worked its way into a tie for fourth in the team standings and the Lady Eagles took sixth at the Homestead pool.
ROCHESTER — Whitko girls basketball team played a hard-fought game in Rochester Saturday night that came down to the final seconds to decide. It was a battle of two evenly matched teams, as neither squad led by more than seven points at any point in the game.
From opening tip off to the final buzzer, the Lady Wildcats had to contend with a ferocious defensive effort by Rochester, falling 53-51 to their Three Rivers Conference foes. The staunch defense disrupted Whitko's timing and caused numerous turnovers — particularly in the first half.
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City's girls basketball team picked up its second win in a row and first Northeast Hoosier Conference game of the season Saturday night.
The Lady Eagles hosted and defeated Bellmont's Lady Squaws to get their fourth win of the season.Columbia City's staunch defense held the Lady Squaws to one field goal in the first quarter en route to a 45-34 win.
Guards Macie Hinen and Aubrey Wright combined for seven steals and six assists. Emily Whiteleather and Hinen led the boards with seven rebounds apiece.
The Fire and Ice Festival, traditionally held on the Whitley County Courthouse Square, has been cancelled for 2013.
Both the Columbia City Chamber of Commerce and the mayor's office confirmed the cancellation. Financial reasons were cited as the reason for cancellation, although an official statement has not been released. "We are disappointed, but I support the Chamber of Commerce's decision" said Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel. "We would like to see a winter festival planned for Columbia City to bring people downtown, but that probably won't happen for this year."
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel, the second-youngest mayor in Indiana, completed his first year in office in 2012, and, in a recent interview, highlighted what he felt were some of the bright spots of his inaugural 12 months in office.
The largest accomplishment for the city, in the mayor's estimation, was the completion of Phase 2a of the long-term control plan and, just as importantly, receiving a two-year extension on the need to complete Phase 2b.
Mary Lee Campbell, 79, formerly of Columbia City, died at 1:58 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 3, 1933, in Kent City, Mich. a daughter of Harry B. and Leona May (Riddle) Kelly. She graduated from Kent City High School.
Dorothy Ann Day, 79, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:13 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.
Born July 26, 1933, in Boston, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Catherine (Gately) Lynch.
A former resident of Boston and Amite, La., she moved to Whitley County in 1984.
She graduated from Mission Church High School with the Class of 1950 and attended Boston University for two years.
Esther L. Steinman, 95, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.
Born in Berne, Esther was a Nurses Aide at Fort Wayne's Veteran's Hospital and worked at AAA Auction.
She attended Trinity Evangelical Church. Surviving relatives include her daughter, Sharon (Max) Goldwood of Columbia City; son, Don (Karen) Stevens of Fort Wayne; sister, Shirley Burke of Colorado; stepsons, Barry, Allen and Ron Steinman; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Here are the sports headlines in Monday's Post & Mail:
Lady Eagle hoopsters win second in a row
Columbia City swimmers compete in conference swim meet
Lady Wildcat basketballers lose close game to Rochester
Colts run out of Luck; fall out of playoffs


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A Dear School
All across Montana, 1 room schoolhouses decay & collapse in the face of our state's harsh climate. Through personal interviews & stirring photographs, Charlotte Caldwell tells the stories of 1 room schoolhouses & the people who spent time time in her BEAUTIFUL coffee table presentation that's up for grabs this afternoon (Monday) at 4:30 on Puffman Musical Trivia. In Charlot