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BLOUNTVILLE – Sullivan Central served turnovers Tuesday, and Science Hill feasted.
The Hilltoppers forced 46 turnovers, got 29 points and nine steals from C.J. Good and cruised to a 101-48 win in the Dickie Warren Dome.
It was the 47th straight Big Eight Conference regular-season win for the Hilltoppers (6-0, 22-2) and the first time they've reached the century mark since winning 101-56 at Central two years ago.
Good scored 22 of his 29 in the first half. Science Hill led 56-31 at halftime despite Central shooting 59 percent from the field.
So Science Hill opened the second half as if it was trailing by double digits. Good and fellow seniors Reed Hayes (16 points, team-high six rebounds, four steals) and Will Adams (15 points, seven steals) scored four points apiece as Science Hill outscored the Cougars (1-5, 4-17) 15-2 in the opening 2 1/2 minutes of the second half.
"The coaches told us we needed to step it up on D because they were shooting 59 percent in the first half," said Good, who made four of the 'Toppers' 12 treys. "So we stepped up and caused some turnovers and that led to fast breaks."
Science Hill coach Ken Cutlip wasn't ecstatic with his team's play in the second half of an 80-62 home win against Daniel Boone on Friday.
"I credit our starting five," Cutlip said. "They set the tempo for the second half. And then all of our kids came in and continued to play that way for the rest of the game. The energy tonight was outstanding. I couldn't ask for any more as far as effort and looking to create an up-tempo game."
Thirteen Hilltoppers scored. Aaron Adams' transition layup on an assist from Hunter Hensley got Science Hill into triple digits despite racing a continuous clock in the fourth quarter.
Freshman point guard Patrick Good had 10 assists for Science Hill, which visits David Crockett on Friday.
Lucas Parker scored 18 points for Central.
Science Hill (girls) 78
Sullivan Central 33
Junior post Gabby Lyon paced five double-digit scorers with 19 points as the Lady Hilltoppers (6-0, 16-2) won their 31st straight Big Eight Conference regular-season game.
Lyon made all seven of her free throw attempts and blocked two shots.
Morgan Knack scored all 12 of her points from 3-point range. Sophomore Keisha Gregory made three treys en route to 11 points.
Forward Shae Smith also had 11 points, and fellow senior Enjelica Reid scored eight of her 10 in the first half. Science Hill would've had six players in double figures if unselfish junior point guard Tianna Tarter (seven points, eight assists) hadn't passed up transition layups in favor of assists.
"Tianna's always been that way ever since she was a freshman," Science Hill coach Darrell Barnwell said. "She's looked for her shot a little bit more this year, which is good, but I think she still likes trying to get everybody involved and she sees the floor so well. And she makes some passes where your like, 'Oh my gosh, how'd she see that?'
"That's been our MO the last two or three years. I mean, we have a kid score 20-some points sometimes, but when you look at the whole body of work, we've got four or five kids averaging double figures. And that's a testament to how much they want to win and how much they want to share the ball."
Katlyn Buckland led Central (1-5, 3-15) with 10 points.
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The other night, after they played a game of basketball together, she felt so attracted to him; she wanted to reach out and kiss him (and more). She stopped herself because she's afraid of ruining their friendship if he doesn't feel the same way. It happens quite frequently, actually. Two people get to know one another as friends. They enjoy hanging out together, confide in each other and rely on one another. This is great ... until one of them decides that he or she wants more. Is This Normal? I'm In Love With My Friend
After that point, the person who has fallen in love with a friend needs to decide whether or not to tell the truth and/or act on those feelings. There is a chance that a wonderful and fulfilling love relationship could bloom from the friendship and that it could just happen naturally. However, there is also a chance that the attraction could be there — for both people — but neither one has the courage to admit it. This scenario leaves two friends hungering for more and afraid to do anything about it.
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Lady Canning's Seat : Lady Canning's seat is about 8 kms. from
Coonoor bus stand and further along the same road as that to Lamb's Rock. It is
perhaps the loveliest point in the heart of the woods. Lady Canning, the wife of
the Viceroy, was found of this spot which commands a panoramic view of the numerous
tea estates, Lamb's Rock, the Droog, the Lampton's Peak all could be seen one above
the other and even Mettupalayam is visible at a distance.
Law's Falls : 7kms from Coonoor, set inside the Coonoor forest range with
vast stretches of undisturbed sholas, the Laws falls is a paradise for naturalists.
The water fall is very wild and rocky.
Katery Falls : A diversion from Coonoor on the Kundah Road about 1 km from
kendala Village. Water from the Katery dam flows as a falls. This is one of the
highest falls in the Nilgiris.
The Droog : 17 kms from Coonoor. One has to go up to Nonsuch Estate
and trek down for about 4 kms. In this spot a dilapidated fort is there which was
said that Tippu Sultan used this fort as outpost. The peak stands at an elevation
of about 2000metres and directly overlooks the plans.
Kotagiri : It is 31 kms. from Udhagamandalam. The climate is very
salubrious which is 6503 feet above sea level. Kotagiri is shielded by the Doddabetta
ranges which receives much of its rain from north west monsoon. One can enjoy a
pleasure ride on road flanked by green tea beds on either side.
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Kodanadu viewpoint It is about 18 kms from Kotagiri on the
eastern edges of the Nilgiris. On either side of the road one can see the panoramic
view of the tea estates and the view of the river Moyar is breathtaking. A watchtower
is there to view the panoramic view of Rangaswamy peak and pillar. Bus services
are available from Kotagiri.
St. Catherine Waterfall From Dolphin's Nose of Coonoor one
can have a magnificent view of St. Catherine Waterfall, which is about 250 feet
in height. But it can be reached from Kotagiri 8 kms away. To reach the top of the
hills tourists should take a diversion at Aravenu on the Kotagiri-Mettupalayam road.
Longwood Shola : The Longwood shola is the source of pure spakling water
for the people living in Kotagiri town. This shola is an intergal part of the very
fragile Nilgiri eco-system. The preservation of this shola forestic is very vital.
The micro climatic conditions here contributes to making kotagiri one of the ideal
climatic locations in the world. There is a very picturesque trekking path which
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Gudalur It is the gateway to Nilgiris from Kerala and Karnataka.
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This is my last post of 2009. 2010, here I come! 2009 flew by fast, didn't it? It was an interesting, happy, sad, and exciting year. I wonder how I will feel when I look back at it years from now. So what happened to me in 2009?
- I was on Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown.
- I bought my first KitchenAid Mixer.
- I competed in the Top Chef-Quaker Oats Quickfire challenge.
- I was a judge at the Great American Pie Show in Branson, Missouri, and met Al Roker!
- I went fishing for the first time!
- I went to Las Vegas with Eric!
- I lost someone who I loved dearly.
- I had a grand-old time at the fair.
- I went to New York City with my mom!
- I ate Levain Cookies. Mmm.
- I went to Fresno, California for the POM Blogger Harvest Tour.
- I had a blast on Halloween with Guy Fieri.
... and a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas with my friends and family.
What does 2010 hold?? Flying cars? Will we finally be able to live on the moon?
Will Rosie O'Donnell settle down with her new gal pal? Only time will tell....
How has YOUR year gone? Heck, how has your decade gone? You know where I was in 2000? I was in eighth grade. Miserable, except in art class. And I think I wore Abercrombie and Doc Martens and listened to Sugar Ray.
I wish I had some sort of new year's treat for you, but unfortunately I'm making the treats and drinks today, so I'll have to post the recipes later on. These are Cinnamon-Apple-Butterscotch Muffins, and they're very tasty. They have applesauce, apple, butterscotch chips, toasted pecans and oats in them. I know that's a lot of ingredients for a muffin, but the flavors meld really well together. Perfect for fall and winter. Perfect for New Year's Day breakfast!
Have a happy and safe new year, everyone! See you in the year 2010. Peace be with you.
Cinnamon-Apple-Butterscotch Muffins
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butterscotch chips
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup applesauce
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup milk
3/4 cup finely chopped apples
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 12 Texas-sized muffin cups with cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; whisk in oats and butterscotch chips until combined. In a large bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy, about 1 minute; beat in applesauce, eggs and vanilla until combined, about 1 minute. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in flour mixture, alternating with milk, until combined - about 1-2 minutes. Stir in apple and pecans until combined.
Divide batter into muffin cups. I pressed dried apples into the surface, but that's optional, of course - and then I drizzled them with maple syrup and sprinkled the muffin tops with cinnamon-sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, before running a knife around outside edges and removing muffins onto wire racks to cool.
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1 Dec 2012
Raspberry Rolls
The first time I had a homemade cinnamon roll was last year. At my boyfriend's aunt's house. It was one of the greatest things I have ever eaten for breakfast. Heck yes we had cinnamon rolls for breakfast, what else?
But as I was dreaming about these rolls for a long time after that, it never occurred to me to make my own. Maybe it was my fear of failure, or that cinnamon buns are so readily available when you walk into a grocery store, mall, or even your nearest convenience store.
So instead, I used one of my favorite fruits in these babies. Actually, come to think of it, saying "one of my favorite fruits" doesn't mean that much because I have ranked at least 12 fruits tied for the number one spot. Not that I'm keeping track or anything.
Even though these weren't as good as the cinnamon buns from that day 1 year ago, I will try, one day, to create the perfect cinnamon roll.
Or maybe I'll just cave and ask for the recipe.
What you'll need:
-3/4 cup milk
-1/4 cup coffee cream
-2/3 cup white sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
-1/2 cup butter
-2 large eggs
-2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-2 cups whole wheat flour
-2 cups frozen raspberries
-1/4 cup white sugar
-1 teaspoon cornstarch
-3/4 cup powdered sugar
-3 tablespoons butter, melted
-1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
1. Dough: In a small saucepan, warm the mill and cream over moderately low heat until it's warm. Pour warm milk into a medium bowl and mix in the sugar and yeast. Let stand until yeast is foamy, around 5-10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flours together. Make a well in the center and pour in the warm milk. Mix in some of the flour into the milk, then add the butter and eggs. Mix everything together and knead until the dough feels silky and smooth. Cover and set aside to rise until doubled, around 1-2 hours.
3. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing paper to extend up the sides.
4. Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10x24 inch rectangle using a rolling pin.
5. Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the raspberries, sugar and cornstarch. Spread evenly over the dough and tightly roll the dough to form a 24 inch long log.
6. Cut the log into quarters, then cut each quarter into 4 slices. Arrange in the prepared baking pan, cut sides up. If you have extra raspberry, spread on the top. Let rise, around 2 hours.
7. Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
9. Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, butter and whipping cream. Pour over rolls evenly or use a pastry bag to string the glaze evenly over the top.
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These rolls look great to me & yummy too! Raspberry is my favorite fruit & I "m have yet to try them on rolls. :)ReplyDelete
Oh yes! And why not eat cinnamon rolls for breakfast, I do. But these are one step further! I love raspberry so much but not so much coffee, can you taste the coffee cream in these at all? Mind you, I'd probably do something crazy and sub the coffee cream for marshmallow fluff or something, hehe.ReplyDelete
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Haha, well actually here in crazy Canada, we call cream with 18% fat content. So it doesn't have any coffee in it at all :)Delete
I've never seen raspberries in a roll but it looks fabulous! love the color too.ReplyDelete
this looks so delicious... love raspberries, never imagined them to be in a roll.ReplyDelete
Yummy! They looks so delicious! I love cinnamon rolls, but raspberry is yummy too! I have made gingerbread rolls for Christmas, they are really good too! I have them on my blog if you are interested :)ReplyDelete
Ooh, what a great fruit variety of breakfast rolls!ReplyDelete
I wish I can have some homemade cinnamon buns for breakfast. It`ll make me happy all day long. LOLReplyDelete
This looks crazy good! Love raspberry and I would definitely love to try this.
Yum! A lovely change from the usual (but my all time favorite) cinnamon rolls.ReplyDelete
What gorgeous breakfast rolls :DReplyDelete
Fruit rolls like this are so great, and I particularly enjoy raspberry in mine. I've never made them either - that should change, don't you think? ;-) Really good stuff - thanks.ReplyDelete
The raspberry filling looks amazing on that roll...ReplyDelete
I love the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls...combine them with coffee and you get magic...I like the idea of adding fruits, love the look of your rolls :-)ReplyDelete
i;m sure these raspberry rolls are just as fabulous !! it's nice to have fruit rolls instead of cinnamon rolls all the time!ReplyDelete
I miss raspberries so much. This rolls look great.ReplyDelete
Marta @ What Should I Eat For Breakfast Today?
Oh yummy! They would be perfect with morning coffee! And especially because they are with raspberries that are one of my favorite berries!ReplyDelete
yum!!!! can't wait to make this for a weekend breakfast!ReplyDelete
I'm equal opportunity when it comes to sweet rolls- I love the fruit filled ones as well as the cinnamon ones! These sound yummy. :)ReplyDelete
Given that these now have fruit, you can totally classify them as health food! :P But seriously - amazing.ReplyDelete
These are beautiful rolls! Perfect for a strong start!ReplyDelete


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Corpus Christi bond election 2012: Proposition 3 seeks infrastructure repairs to four city service buildings
CORPUS CHRISTI - Of the $89.7 million city officials have placed on November's bond election, $4.75 million is earmarked for improvements to city service center operations.
Proposition 3 calls for roof repairs, building expansions and upgrades to four city facilities: the streets and solid waste administration building; fleet maintenance building; sign and signal operations shop; and the city's animal shelter.
The proposition includes $300,000 for roof repairs to the streets and solid waste building where water leaks through, and $450,000 to demolish an aging storage shed and build anew.
The bond also calls for $350,000 to replace portions of a leaky roof at the fleet maintenance office, and the purchase of new lighting and heating equipment. There's also $2.5 million requested to replace the rusty, archaic city sign shop on Leopard Street, and for an overhead crane for operations.
Finally, the bond would provide $1.15 million for expansions at the Southside animal shelter, converting its euthanizing room into additional adoption and office space, and creating an add-on for euthanization. The past few months, city staff have made inventories of some of the biggest needs at more than 400 city buildings, and those on Proposition 3 constitute some of the highest priorities.
"This is essential maintenance," City Manager Ron Olson said recently.
Olson described being able to see the sky through one facility roof, and finding trash cans scattered about in another building to collect rain from its leaky roof.
City engineer Dan Biles also described working conditions at the targeted facilities as a staff risk.
At the city's sign shop, employees said cracks in the floor, walls and roof leak water when it rains, leaving inches of water on the floor.
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Editor's note: Jan Hearne is taking a break. This column was published March 13, 2011.
The other day I read a column by a decorator who loves to adorn her front door with flowers, mirrors and other shiny things. She changes them to suit the season and seemed quite pleased with her creativity.
I hate to tell her, but the bowerbird has 10 times her imagination.
It was a year or so ago that I became acquainted with the bowerbird through a late-night documentary on public television. As I understand it, and I'm not a birder, the drab species, the Vogelkop bowerbirds, are accomplished artists/architects. What the Vogelkop lacks in plumage, he makes up for in design skills.
These fellows live in New Guinea, where they try to woo females with the bowers they not only build but decorate. Some scientists are questioning whether bowerbirds recognize aesthetics, an ability formerly attributed only to homo sapiens. (We have so much to learn.)
You must Google bowerbirds to fully understand what I'm talking about. The male bowerbird constructs his "lair" from twigs. It can be shaped like a maypole, a wild head of hair or a dome. What happens next is what blew me away. After the construction phase is completed, Mr. Bowerbird begins to decorate.
Because females like blue, he uses blue objects. In undefiled areas, that means an artfully arranged pile of blue berries or beetles, killed not for food but for decorative purposes.
In areas defiled by man, the bowerbird has much to draw from: blue bottle caps, straws, balloon fragments, clothes pin and other refuse. Like human environmental artists, bowerbirds transform trash into art.
He does not confine his palette to blue, however. If he thinks a female might be more attracted to pink, voila, pink blossoms. In one photo, a bowerbird is shown placing bright red hibiscus among the twigs above a floor of spiraled shells.
David Attenborough made and narrated the film I saw. He visited a bower under construction; it was a marvel. The roof was thatched and sat atop two sturdy pillars made of branches.
The bowerbird's "treasury," as Attenborough described it, covered an area 5 to 6 yards across. In front of the opening was a carefully manicured "lawn" of moss. Behind it was an arrangement of black fern stems. In front were carefully arranged piles of orange leaves, acorn tops and shiny beetle wings.
It isn't as if all bowerbirds construct the same bower and decorate it in the same way. Each has a vision that takes 9 to 10 months to complete. Attenborough rearranged a bowerbird's treasury in its absence. Upon its return, the bird studied the situation, then carefully put everything back as it was before Attenborough interfered.
A beautiful bower is no guarantee of a mate. In a National Geographic article, a Vogelkop named "Donald" builds a lovely bower but is rejected by the first female to check it out.
I find this whole process incredibly touching, perhaps because I realize birds and humans have more in common than I knew: We like pretty things, and we want oh, so desperately to impress others.
Jan Hearne is Tempo editor for the Johnson City Press. Reach her at email@example.com.


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BOSTON – Freshman Grayson Downing (Abbottsford, British Columbia) scored two minutes into double overtime to lift the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team to 3-2 win against the sixth-ranked and third-seeded Boston University in Friday night's Hockey East quarterfinal action at Agganis Arena.
UNH improves to 15-17-3 overall and captures game one of the series. Boston University is now 21-13-1. The teams will meet again tomorrow (4 p.m. – NESN) in game two of this best-of-three series.
Downing stole the puck from Ben Rosen behind the BU net and shoved the puck in short-side to lift UNH to the win at 2:00 of the second overtime. The unassisted goal was Downing's 10th goal of the season. It was UNH's first multi-overtime game since a 5-4 loss in triple overtime to Boston College on March 21, 2008. The win was UNH's first overtime win in the Hockey East playoffs since a 3-2 double overtime win over Massachusetts on March 16, 2007.
Casey DeSmith (Rochester, N.H.) stopped 34 shots including 10 in the middle stanza. BU's Kieran Millan made a career-high 47 saves in the losing effort. Nick Sorkin (Rockville, Md.) finished with a goal and an assist, while Kevin Goumas (Long Beach, N.Y.) scored New Hampshire's other goal.
Despite several early bids by the Wildcats, Boston University broke the scoreless deadlock as Alex Chiasson scored after a nifty deek and backhander at 14:39 of the period. Matt Nieto and Chris Connolly assist on the goal. UNH responded, however, with a pair of goals late in the first period. Sorkin roofed the rebound of a Kevin McCarey (Baldwinsville, N.Y.) shot at 17:20. Justin Agosta (East Meadow, N.Y.) also added a helper on the goal. UNH took the lead as a Kevin Goumas (Long Beach, N.Y.) fired a shot from just inside the blueline that split two defenders and beat BU's Kieran Millan blocker side at 18:06. UNH held a 12-10 shot advantage in the period.
In a back and forth second period, it was the Terriers netting the lone goal to tie it at 2-2 after two period. Kevin Gilroy was fed for a one-on-none rush and he
held the puck and slid it past a stretched out DeSmith. BU held a slim 8-6 shot edge in the frame.
In a scoreless third period, UNH had the better of chances with an 18-10 shot advantage. Millan and DeSmith were both asked to make big saves and were up to the challenge. New Hampshire had several bids in its power play opportunities and also strung a series of chances in the final minutes of regulation.
UNH outshot Boston University 13-7 in the first overtime and tasted Millan throughout the stanza, but could not break through.
The Wildcats held a 50-36 shot advantage for the contest.
DeSmith improves to 9-7-1. Millan is now 18-12-1.
UNH was 0-4 on the power play, while Boston U. was 0-3 in its extra-skater opportunities.
New Hampshire and Boston University complete in game two of this best-of-three quarterfinal series Saturday. Puck drops at 4 p.m. with coverage on NESN.


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Player Analysis: Jennings enters the NFL with a chip on his shoulder. Of a higher caliber than his school of Western Michigan, he had a series of bad luck in the college recruiting process. However he performed well enough to earn a spot on the Packers roster. He'll contribute as a punt and kick returner, and is making progress as a receiver in practices.
Fantasy Football Impact: Jennings is looking like a draft day steal as he will most likely lock down the no. 3 receiver spot, while pushing for the no. 2 spot.
Receivers receive first aid - 12/12/2006Source: Wisconsin State Journal
With their top three pass-catchers present and ailing, the Green Bay Packers could have held a wide receiver position meeting inside the visitors training room of Monster Park at halftime of Sunday's 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Donald Driver (shoulder), Greg Jennings (ankle) and Ruvell Martin (chest) all suffered injuries during the first half - in Jennings' case, it was an aggravation of his previously sprained right ankle - and all received treatment. As a result, all three will need to be monitored in practice this week in preparation for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
Fortunately for the Packers, all three were able to play through their pain.
"It was a (possibility) of maybe losing all three of those guys," Packers coach Mike McCarthy revealed Monday. "So I think it speaks volumes of all three of those guys, because they had significant injuries."
While Driver's shoulder injury likely will keep him out of practice Wednesday but not the game, and Jennings' ankle has been a nuisance since he first injured it Oct. 22 at Miami, Martin's bruised chest was the most serious of the three. Martin did not return home on the team charter after the game; instead, he was kept overnight in San Francisco and was to be re-examined when he returned to Green Bay.
"It's just precautionary with the chest bruise," McCarthy said. "I'm just playing it safe."
With his three top receivers banged up, McCarthy was forced to play Carlyle Holiday, who was claimed on waivers from Arizona last Tuesday and arrived at Wednesday's practice without having attended a single meeting.
"He was pressed into play more probably than we anticipated," McCarthy said.
Asked if Holiday could play more against the Lions if need be, McCarthy said, "I may have no choice. But yes. He'll probably get potentially more opportunities in the next two games."
Driver has carried the big-play load - 11/30/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Right now, the only hope the Green Bay Packers have of scoring a touchdown from outside the opposition's 5-yard line is if Donald Driver catches a short pass and takes it the distance.
It might seem like an exaggeration, but with the Packers' running game stalled, rookie Greg Jennings in a five-game touchdown drought, tight end David Martin on the shelf with a rib injury and tight end Bubba Franks a non-factor, it's a reality.
In the last four games - three of them losses - Driver has three of the team's five touchdowns and is the only player to score on what would be considered a big play. In fact, if you go back six games, to the 34-24 victory over Miami, the only touchdown of any significant length other than a Driver catch was Ahman Green's 70-yard run.
It's almost as though the Packers are back to being the one-dimensional team they were last year under former coach Mike Sherman when it was Driver or nothing.
"I don't feel that way," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I think Greg Jennings has that ability. I think Ahman Green has shown he has that ability. David Martin and really any of our tight ends, particularly schematically. No, I don't feel that way."
Collins, Jennings suffer injuries - 11/06/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Free safety Nick Collins will undergo further evaluation today as the Green Bay Packers seek to determine the extent of an injury that he suffered Sunday in a 24-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Collins left the game early in third quarter with what initially was described as a bruised lower back.
Later, coach Mike McCarthy said the medical staff was going to run tests on Collins' kidneys.
The only other injury of consequence was suffered by wide receiver Greg Jennings. He left in the fourth quarter after aggravating an ankle injury that forced him to miss the Arizona game.
Cornerback Charles Woodson, who was listed as doubtful with a knee injury until Friday afternoon, went the distance.
Rookie Jennings returns to practice - 11/02/2006Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Greg Jennings inched closed to returning to the lineup by taking part in a portion of Wednesday's practice.
The Green Bay Packers rookie receiver, who missed Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals due to a sprained ankle, participated in most of the early practice individual drills but was held out of the team (11-on-11) periods.
Jennings was injured late in the second quarter of the Oct. 22 victory at Miami and was on crutches after the game. He made quick improvement last week and nearly was cleared to play Sunday against Arizona after working out for the coaches and team doctors a few hours before kickoff.
"He made a lot of progress last week," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "We're just trying to get over that last hurdle."
Jennings was listed as questionable, meaning there is a 50-50 chance he won't play, but that was an upgrade over last week, when he was listed as doubtful.
"We're going to see how he feels in the morning," McCarthy said after Wednesday's practice, "and then our goal is try to let him go tomorrow."
Even after missing the last 1½ games, Jennings ranks second among NFL rookies in receiving yards (378) and second in the NFC in receptions by rookies with 21.
Part of the debate about whether to play Jennings is the fear that he could have a setback early in the game that could leave the Packers short-handed at receiver. If they activated Jennings, there's a chance they wouldn't be able to have all five of their receivers on the 45-man, game-day roster.
"Friday's practice will be a big indication of which way we go, whether it's four or five receivers," McCarthy said.
Jennings' status improves - 10/26/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rookie wide receiver Greg Jennings was off crutches and walking without a noticeable limp, giving the Green Bay Packers some hope he'll be available Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said he was hoping Jennings would be able to practice on Friday, if at all this week. Even if Jennings is able to practice, it doesn't mean his sprained ankle would be in good enough condition to allow him to play.
The Packers have to think about the long-term effect playing might have on Jennings' injury. On Wednesday, they listed Jennings as doubtful, meaning they estimate there's only a 25% chance he'll play against the Cardinals.
"Jennings is a lot better today than we anticipated," McCarthy said. "He's off the crutches. He's going to try to give it a run."
Jennings was hurt Sunday late in the first half of the Packers' 34-24 victory over Miami and did not return to the game. The injury got worse Monday, but through regular treatment Jennings reported improvement.
He made a brief appearance in the locker room but was escorted out by a public relations official as reporters gathered around his locker seeking comment.
If Jennings can't play, the Packers will have two rookies and a first-year player serving as complements to starter Donald Driver. Ruvell Martin, the first-year pro who played a significant amount against Miami after Jennings went down, would probably be the starter.
Bodiford claimed from the Lions - 10/24/2006Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
The Green Bay Packers' receiving corps for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals could include Donald Driver and three guys who a week ago never had caught a pass in an NFL game.
The Packers appear likely to be without injured starter Greg Jennings. With Koren Robinson suspended and Robert Ferguson on injured reserve, the Packers likely will start first-year receiver Ruvell Martin and play undrafted rookie Chris Francies as their No. 3 receiver.
Their fourth receiver could be Shaun Bodiford, another undrafted rookie who was claimed Monday on waivers from the Detroit Lions and replaced Ferguson on the roster.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Jennings' ankle injury was diagnosed as a sprain, but he either didn't know the severity of it or refused to divulge it, perhaps as a way to keep the Cardinals off guard.
Jennings was injured late in the first half of Sunday's 34-24 win at Miami. He caught a pass for a 14-yard gain, then was drilled by Dolphins safety Jason Allen and did not return. Jennings was on crutches after the game, but X-rays were negative.
If Jennings can't play, it will mean Martin will go from the No. 4 receiver before the Packers' bye to a starter and Francies will go from the practice squad to the No. 3 receiver in a week.
Martin caught two passes for 25 yards against the Dolphins and Francies had one catch for 12 yards. The latter came on a critical third-and-1 play on the Packers' final touchdown drive.
"That's where we are right now," McCarthy said of his receivers. "Chris Francies had a big-play opportunity and cashed in on it. Ruvell did an excellent job. Those guys have been with us since Day 1. They've earned their spots on this team, and they will be counted on to play a role."
The Packers tried to sign rookie receiver/kick returner Brian Clark off the Denver Broncos' practice squad, but the Broncos promoted him to their active roster.
Instead, they took Bodiford, a 5-foot-11, 186-pound rookie from Portland State who played in three games for the Lions before he was released. He made one special teams tackle for the Lions. In the preseason, he also worked as a punt and kickoff returner.
It's unlikely a new receiver will be able to contribute much right away. It took Robinson several weeks to become a significant part of the Packers' offense, and Robinson was a former first-round draft pick who had vast experience in the West Coast offense.
Injured Ferguson out for the season - 10/24/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
If Robert Ferguson heals well enough and shows no aftereffects of a serious foot injury, the Green Bay Packers want him back next year.
Ferguson was put on injured reserve Monday with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, ending yet another disappointing season for the former second-round draft choice. The injury is to the Lisfranc joint, where the metatarsal bones attach to the rest of the foot.
Given his salary cap number will be $2.5 million next season and it's unlikely he'll be a starter, it wouldn't be surprising if the Packers decided to negotiate an injury settlement and let him go.
But general manager Ted Thompson said emphatically that he wanted Ferguson back next season.
"Absolutely not, no" Thompson said when asked if the Packers were considering an injury settlement. "We want Robert with us. We want him to be a Packer. This doesn't have anything to do with any history he's had in the past and any injury he's had. This is just a bad-luck injury. It's just part of the price you pay in the National Football League."
At the end of this season, Ferguson will have missed 36 of a possible 96 games since being selected in 2001, 21 of which were because of injury.
He was also inactive for 15 games his rookie year for non-injury reasons. In the four seasons before this one, in which he had started 25 games, he averaged just 27 catches.
In training camp, he lost his starting job to rookie Greg Jennings and served as the No. 3 receiver until his injury. He had five catches for 31 yards and a touchdown and was in danger of falling behind Koren Robinson into the No. 4 spot.
Nevertheless, Thompson appears to like Ferguson's toughness on special teams, experience in the offensive system and locker room presence.
"We want Robert to be a healthy, happy member of this organization," Thompson said.
Packers are thin at receiver - 10/19/2006Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
The Green Bay Packers have only two available receivers who have ever caught a pass in an NFL game.
Much like the running back position a year ago, the depth of the receiving corps has been decimated. Gone are Koren Robinson and Robert Ferguson, the Nos. 3 and 4 receivers, respectively, leaving behind a pair of inexperienced backups, Ruvell Martin and practice-squad call-up Chris Francies.
With Robinson lost because of a one-year suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy and Ferguson out indefinitely and perhaps all season with a foot injury, the Packers came out of their bye week scrambling to assemble a cast of receivers for Sunday's game at Miami.
Martin, a first-year player who failed in two attempts to make the San Diego Chargers' roster in 2004 and 2005, has played in three of the Packers' first five games but hasn't caught a pass. Francies, a rookie free agent out of UTEP, was promoted Wednesday to the active roster for the first time in his career.
It leaves the Packers with only Donald Driver and rookie starter Greg Jennings as proven receivers. Combine that with a running game that ranks 26th of 32 NFL teams, and it could make the Packers even easier to defend.
"When you're playing us (now)," Packers quarterback Brett Favre said Wednesday, "You go, 'OK, we shut down Driver and Greg (and) force them to beat us elsewhere, and until they prove they can run the ball and beat us, they have to prove that. Otherwise, we're going to load up on those two guys.' So, it does make it more difficult, but it gives other guys an opportunity to play and show what they can do.
Peak performance? - 10/12/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It took 51 selections to occur before receiver Greg Jennings was picked in the 2006 NFL draft, so it's not surprising that a brilliant start to a rookie season would be widely overlooked nationwide.
But such is life when you enter the league with Reggie Bush and Vince Young.
Jennings is among one of the top producing rookies through the first five weeks of the season, and his presence has been a bright spot in an otherwise dismal 1-4 start for the Green Bay Packers. Every week since being held to one catch for 5 yards against Chicago in the season opener, Jennings has done something special.
Yet you can forget about him being in the running for offensive rookie of the year honors because unless Bush gets hurt or somehow fades into oblivion he'll win the award. And if it's not him, you can bet it will be Young, who became a starter last week and is off to the races.
"You know what, I'm glad that that's there because no focus has been shifted over to myself," said the likable Jennings. "The spotlight is on him. I can kind of play underneath that spotlight. That way there's no expectations elsewhere but here in this family and around here.
"Other than here, there's nobody talking about Greg Jennings as rookie of the year. There's no add-on pressure."
It's premature, of course, to think about post-season honors, but the point is that Jennings has produced about as much as any rookie in the draft thus far and looks to be the real deal. He and New Orleans seventh-round receiver Marques Colston have been the two biggest surprises in the draft, at least where offense is concerned.
Among all rookies, Jennings ranks third behind Bush (34) and Colston (23) in receptions with 20, tied for second behind Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew (four) in touchdowns with three, second behind Colston (374) in receiving yards with 364 and second behind Colston (18) in receiving first downs with 13.
Among all NFL receivers with a minimum of 18 catches, Jennings ranks tied for third with Indianapolis' Reggie Wayne (18.2) in yards per catch and fifth in the league in yards after the catch with 178, according to STATS.
Fantasy Impact: Jennings should be a solid play all year.
Rams hold on to win in Green Bay, 23-20 - 10/08/2006Source: NFL.com
The St. Louis Rams used to be the most stylish team in the NFL. Now they're winning ugly -- to the tune of a surprising 4-1 start.
The Rams staved off a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by Brett Favre and the Packers, walking away with a 23-20 victory at Lambeau Field after a big defensive play in the final minute.
"I don't think anyone would have predicted it," Rams quarterback Marc Bulger said.
They might be lacking style points, but the Rams have won three straight close games.
The Rams made plenty of mistakes, including a few rare slip ups by Bulger. But the Packers couldn't make them pay until it was too late.
Favre was relatively quiet for three quarters before rallying the Packers for a fourth-quarter touchdown to rookie Greg Jennings that cut the Rams lead to three with 6:42 remaining.
Favre then got the ball back with 2:46 remaining, and drove the Packers to the Rams 11-yard line with 44 seconds left.
But Favre was pressured by defensive lineman Jimmy Kennedy, and Leonard Little poked the ball away from Favre. The ball bounced around before landing in the hands of Rams defensive back Jerametrius Butler.
Little, who needed three IVs after the game, was prodded to make a play on the sideline by defensive coordinator Jim Haslett earlier in the game. He finally did, but watched as the ball nearly was recovered by Packers offensive lineman Daryn Colledge.
What looked like another dose of Favre magic instead became another loss for the Packers (1-4).
"This is not a lot of fun," Favre said. "Losing is not a lot of fun. Not that it ever has been, but more so now."
Bulger threw for two first-half touchdowns and extended his league-best interception-free streak to 214 attempts -- thanks in large part to Packers cornerback Al Harris.
Bulger finished 18 of 28 for 220 yards, as Packers defensive back Charles Woodson and linebacker A.J. Hawk also whiffed on potential interceptions to keep his streak alive.
Favre was 22 of 39 for 220 yards and didn't throw an interception either. After the game, he said he would be watching the team's young players to see how they respond to a poor start.
The Packers did find one positive in third-string running back Noah Herron, who ran for 106 yards and a touchdown. Starter Ahman Green was inactive for the second straight week for the Packers with sore hamstrings, and second-string back Vernand Morency fumbled twice, losing one, in the Packers' first two series of the game.
Notes: McCarthy said Packers offensive lineman Jason Spitz was taken to the hospital for tests after he was kicked in the stomach and left the game in the third quarter. ... Rams kicker Jeff Wilkins had three field goals, all in the second half. ... Rams running back Steven Jackson had 98 yards on 23 carries.
Favre carves apart Detroit's defense with barrage of short and safe passes - 09/25/2006Source: PackersNews.com
This is what the Green Bay Packers' coaching staff meant when they said they wanted their quarterback to be a game manager.
Brett Favre who will go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame some day in part because of the gunslinging, free-wheeling style that led to three NFL MVP awards in the mid-1990s and a Super Bowl title took almost no risks on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, and his team walked out of Ford Field with its first victory of the season.
Coincidence? Perhaps not.
Favre didn't turn over the ball for the first time this season, settled for check-down pass after check-down pass, and nickel-and-dimed the Lions' defense to death.
Oh, there was the spectacular play or two like his improvised, 24-yard completion to Koren Robinson in the third quarter, and his audible that turned into a 75-yard touchdown to Greg Jennings but in large part, Favre accepted the notion that first-year coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski want him to play smart, conservative football.
"He's doing a great job of managing the game," tight end Bubba Franks said. "They're asking a lot of Brett, and many people don't know that. But he's doing a great job of putting us in the right place and communicating to everybody. The guy still has it. I wouldn't care if he was out there gunslinging, but right now, he's putting us in the best position on every snap."
Favre connects with 10 different players - 09/25/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
he Green Bay Packers have someone other than Donald Driver who can catch the ball.
It probably seemed like a Motor City mirage for those who witnessed the Green Bay Packers defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday with an offensive attack that featured 10 different players catching passes from quarterback Brett Favre. But it wasn't.
Going into the game, Driver had accounted for roughly a third of the team's receptions and just under 50% of the receiving yardage. No one who had caught more than three passes was averaging better than 11.0 yards per reception except Driver (16.6).
But facing the prospect of a 0-3 start, Favre put his trust in players like rookie receiver Greg Jennings, tight ends Bubba Franks and Donald Lee and wide receiver Koren Robinson. It was faith well placed because all four of them made plays that helped the Packers roll up 400 yards of offense in a 31-24 victory.
Favre surpasses TD milestone - 09/25/2006Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brett Favre was welcomed to the National Football League's ultra-exclusive 400 club Sunday, but it was in the context of the way he achieved the milestone that mattered most to him.
"What can I say? We needed a win a lot more than I needed 400 touchdown passes," Favre said. "That's the icing on the cake."
When Favre's medium-range pick-route pass to rookie Greg Jennings broke free for a 75-yard score with 7:03 left in the first quarter, the landmark play achieved two distinctive ends:
It was the catalyst for Green Bay's 31-24 victory against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, the first successful taste this season for the Packers and rookie coach Mike McCarthy, and for the record books the touchdown pass was the 400th in Favre's legendary 16-year career.
Only all-time leader Dan Marino, who retired after the 1999 season with 420 touchdown passes, is in the same stratum as Favre.
"The good thing is I've been able to do it and be around for a long period of time," said Favre. "It wouldn't be near as special if we'd lost."
Favre's three TDs lift Packers over Lions - 09/24/2006Source: NFL.com
Brett Favre sprinted toward the end zone, signaled touchdown and then pumped his right fist. The 36-year-old quarterback had just become the second player in NFL history to throw 400 career touchdown passes.
He added two more scores to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over Detroit for their first victory of the season.
With his first TD pass of the game -- a 75-yarder to Greg Jennings -- Favre joined Hall of Famer Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to reach 400 touchdown passes. Marino has 420.
"We needed a win a lot more than I needed 400 touchdown passes," the three-time MVP said.
While the Lions (0-3) remained winless under new coach Rod Marinelli, they had their chances in the fourth quarter -- just as they did in the season-opening loss to Seattle.
"We were close," Marinelli said. "We have to finish."
After Jon Kitna threw behind a wide-open Mike Furrey on third down, Jason Hanson kicked a 40-yard field goal to cut the lead with 5:24 to play. The Lions got the ball back at their 31 a couple of minutes later, but gained just 8 yards before Kitna was sacked on fourth down.
Then, the Packers' Ahman Green fumbled at the 32 with 54 seconds left. The Lions got to midfield and Kitna heaved a pass that fell incomplete into a crowded end zone.
Notes: The Packers have won 10 of the last 12 games against Detroit. ... The Lions were without two starting DBs -- Kenoy Kennedy (foot) and Fernando Bryant (personal issues). ... Green Bay DT Ryan Pickett (ankle) was injured, but returned. ... Detroit OG Ross Verba, playing in his first game since 2004, left the game with an aggravated hamstring. ... The Lions activated WR Mike Williams for the first time this season, but he didn't play extensively until the end of the game.
Jennings: Happy landing - 09/20/2006Source: Detroit Free Press
Greg Jennings took a leap of faith that he could play college football at Western Michigan and still have a pro career.
On Sunday, Jennings -- a rookie wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers -- caught his first NFL touchdown and celebrated with a "Lambeau Leap," jumping into the arms of fans in the front row of the end zone at Lambeau Field.
The Packers selected Jennings with the second of two second-round picks in the 2006 draft after he led the nation with 8.91 receptions per game as a senior. Jennings and the Packers (0-2) will visit the Lions (0-2) at Ford Field at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Difficult not to pull for Jennings - 09/06/2006Source: JSOnline
So when the news broke Friday that rookie Greg Jennings had leapfrogged the sixth-year veteran for a starting job at receiver, a reporter found Ferguson in the locker room and sought his reaction. This ought to be good.
Fantasy Impact: Greg Jennings will start alongside Driver for Green Bay, and definitely gains quite a bit of fantasy value. From the looks of his preseason performance, he may break out this year, and help both Favre and himself have a great fantasy year.
Receiver catching everyone's eye - 08/26/2006Source: JS Online
If ability to assimilate rapidly a National Football League system is an indicator of future success, the Green Bay Packers have hit the jackpot with wide receiver Greg Jennings.
Fantasy Impact: Jennings is a promising young WR. If comparisons to Marvin Harrison are anywhere near correct, he'll have significant fantasy value in future years. In 2006, he's great for depth in deeper leagues, and one to watch for in the waiver wire.
More praise for Jennings - 08/25/2006Source: JSOnline
At NFL.com, Adam Schefter says Greg Jennings' strong impression as a rookie may soon find him cracking the starting lineup in Green Bay.
Fantasy Impact: Jennings has looked great, and will continue to impress as he gets more time on the field. Though he might be starting at some point in the season, it isn't likely that it'll be by week 1.
Jennings lightens Driver's load - 08/20/2006Source: JSOnline
Thus, it was significant that Jennings, the second-round pick who has been the star of training camp, continued to flash big-play ability and show that he could be the relief Driver and the Packers will need.
Jennings caught three passes for 115 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown in the second half on a strange catch-and-run in which the ball was deflected at the line of scrimmage but still managed to make it into his arms.
But Jennings also caught two passes for 21 yards in the first half against Atlanta's No. 1 defense, including a 16-yard shot from Brett Favre down the middle of the field that helped set up the team's first touchdown. He also went over the middle on third and 5 and caught a first-down pass that kept alive the Packers' second touchdown drive.
Fantasy Impact: Greg Jennings looks good as Favre's second option
Rookie Jennings Recovers from Hip Injury - 08/10/2006Source: cbs5 Green Bay
Highly regarded rookie receiver Greg Jennings has recovered from a hip flexor injury in time to play on Saturday. The second-round pick out of Western Michigan practiced on Thursday morning after sitting out earlier this week.
Fantasy Impact: Jennings should be healthy and get playing time
Favre sharp in Packers scrimmage - 08/05/2006Source: yahoo.com
Though a lot has changed for the Green Bay Packers since the end of last season, the combination of Brett Favre to Donald Driver still works. And that Favre-to-Greg Jennings combination seems to be coming along nicely, too. After beginning the week by throwing five interceptions in a practice session, Favre looked fairly sharp in front of a sold-out Lambeau Field crowd during the Green Bay Packers'...
Rookie Jennings Stands Out in Packers Camp - 07/31/2006Source: cbs5 Green Bay
A.J. Hawk isn't the only Green Bay Packers rookie in a blissful mood early in training camp.Like Hawk, the Packers' first-round pick in the April draft, Greg Jennings is married, owns a home in the Green Bay area and recently signed a lucrative first professional contract. What's more, Jennings and his wife of 13 months, Nicole, are expecting their first child in about six months. "Life is good. It can't get any better," a smiling Jennings said this weekend.All that's seemingly missing from Jennings' joyous life is joining linebacker Hawk and possibly rookie guards Daryn Colledge and Jason Spitz in the starting lineup.
Fantasy Impact: Jennings has a greater likelyhood to start and will definitely get improved playing time
Packers sign WR Jennings, release TE Cross - 07/26/2006Source: yahoo.com
The Green Bay Packers signed second-round pick Greg Jennings, a wide receiver from Western Michigan, on Monday. The 5-foot-11, 197-pound Jennings was the 52nd selection overall. Jennings led the nation with 8.91 receptions per game in his senior season, catching 98 passes. He had three consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards receiving, only the 11th player in Division I-A history to accomplish that.
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ticularly engaged student until he entered medical school at Leiden University, where he found his métier.
By 1937 he had completed the preclinical part of his medical training at Leiden and before proceeding to the clinical years he served for two years as a student assistant in the Anatomy Department. It was there that his interest in neuroanatomy began. He was commencing his clinical rotations in 1940 when the German army occupied the Netherlands. On completing his clinical studies in 1942, he was about to return to an instructorship in anatomy when Leiden University was closed by the occupying authorities on account of its being a hotbed of subversion. He therefore received his qualifying medical degree from the State University of Utrecht and began to work in the Pharmacology Department there. It was at this time that he married Ellie Plaat, another Dutch Indonesian who had been stranded in the Netherlands without resources by the outbreak of war. In order to support herself she had become a nurse. After graduation and until 1946 Walle Nauta was both a practicing physician and a researcher at the University of Utrecht. The war years were periods of great hardship and want for all Dutch citizens. As a physician, Nauta was fortunate in having a permit that enabled him to pass beyond checkpoints and thus treat farmers in the countryside in return for food. But it was still a period of great privation. At one point in the lab, where he had begun studying the effects of hypothalamic lesions on sleep in rats, supplies ran out and the rats had to be fed with milk from Mrs. Nauta, who was at that time nursing their first child. His doctoral thesis was completed and the degree awarded in 1945.
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Are any you watching Lost?
So far only the first 4 episodes have aired in Denmar, but the husband and I are hooked.
How about you?
This is one of my favorite shows! Last night's episode was a repeat here and so is next weeks, Feb 9 the next new one will air. Since you've only seen the first four episodes so far, I won't give anything away, only to tell you it just keeps getting better!
Lost is something I haven't gotten into... but from all the buzz it sounds like something I'd really like! (And I usually catch the last couple of minutes while waiting for Alias to start) But I don't want to get into it mid-season... so I'll probably wait for the DVDs! :-)
Help, My wife cannot miss an episode she is glued to the T.V.
And this is the show that Bob Iger wanted to remove form the lineup for ABC Television :confused:
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I'm a huge fan of the show despite the fact that it drives me crazy with all of the unanswered questions. POLAR BEARS??? What a great show.
This show is so great, definately one of the best of the year. Teamed up with Alias and there is 2 hours of awesome TV.
I am in the minority... IO have not seen one episode of it.. (thought i am sure to get the DVDs...)
How is it??
Whats so big about it....
It's just that it's different. It's not your typical drama show, it's got a really good (and good looking) ensemble cast. It keeps you on your toes every week.
Just a nice Water Cooler show.
If you haven't started watching, don't start now. Wait for the DVD's. You will not be dissapointed.
well.. i did do some reading and learn some of the show.... but wont watch it..... Not yet.... (the piolot is the first 24 hours.. while the others aren't.... and this is supost to be the first 40 days on the island.. the entire season...
As I understand, the DVDs will be ready for release (with many great extras, possibly including an extra minifilm that would answer some unanswered questions) sometime around late summer/early fall. Just in time to catch everyone up before season 2 begins airing.
I hear Aug or September of 05.... Soo it wont be long.....
Anyone catch last night's episode?
Last nights episode was great. Some more back story on Sawyer which was very interesting. I actually found myself feeling sorry for the guy.
Wondering if the fact that Sawyer and Jacks Dad had that little interaction in the bar will play itself out anytime soon. It will play itself out I'm sure, but who knows when.


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One of the questions in my webinar this week related to TPC benchmark results for Exadata. Kevin Closson blogged about a TPC-H test run against an Exadata V1 machine back in June 2009. It was the fastest 1,000GB TPC-H result at the time, but has since been overtaken by a ParAccel result that makes a mockery of the benchmark according to Curt Monash by running almost entirely in RAM.
I'm not aware of any TPC results for Exadata V2. However a TPC-C test was run in late 2009 using a Sun F5100 flash array on Sun T5540 servers, setting a record for the benchmark that still stands.
The Oracle wiki has a great overview of the various benchmarks and what they actually measure.
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Couple things:
First, the TPC-H benchmark you site did use Exadata V1 Storage (but was not a HP Database Machine) but was also an in-memory benchmark using Oracle's In-Memory Parallel Execution.
Second, the TPC-C benchmark you site used the Sun Storage F5100 Flash Array, not the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card which is based on Oracle's Sun FlashFire technology.
Hi Marc,
I think you may have confused a few things, and I'd hate for your readers to think you intentionally misrepresented the truth.
Allow me to clear them up:
* The Exadata 1000GB V1 benchmark was in-memory (as Greg stated) in June 2009
* The ParAccel 1000GB benchmark which beat Exadata's performance (a little, but not hugely) is dated April 2010. Note, this was a price/performance win objective at 7.8x better price/performance and not as much an all-out performance win objective
* The Curt post you mention is:
1) Dated Jun 2009…so almost a year BEFORE the 1TB ParAccel benchmark that beat the Exadata benchmark
2) Is criticizing ParAccel's 30TB benchmark (not the 1TB) which ParAccel had to pull following Oracle's objection that specifying compression syntax in the DDL was a technical violation.
3) And Curt has proven he has a cynical bias for his non-clients…so you need to take his posts with a grain of salt anyways: http://www.dbms2.com/2010/07/30/advice-for-some-non-clients/
Exadata is a great product, and it can stand on its own. It would be a shame to taint its success with simple FUD about its competitors.
Hi Marc,
A simple read of my blog post (to which you are referring) would have made it clear that Exadata was used in that old TPC-H in-memory PQ result but the test was *not* a showcase of Exadata since it ran in memory (database grid memory). There was no offload processing involved.
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The Breakdown
By: Waxangel
Genius has played precisely five PvZs since he abruptly flipped the switch in 2012 and decided that he wanted to be a championship caliber player instead of Code S filler. The small sample size makes it difficult to look for patterns in his play, but we can still pick out a few trends.
The most noticeable thing about Genius' PvZ is how well he deals with backdoors and run-bys. Most of the time, he is able to predict the backdoor and have sufficient defenses to deal with the attack straight up, or buy enough time for forces to return. More impressively, he is able to make good decisions in all of his base trade-esque situations, doing just enough damage with his forces before returning them to defend.
Good decisions are a trend on the whole, or at least a tendency to make his opponent's decisions look bad. For example, on Bel'Shir Beach, Genius went for a relatively quick third base and induced a roach-ling attack from DongRaeGu which he thwarted without any trouble at all, making DRG's decision to attack instead of drone up look utterly foolish. Or, in another example, Genius' decisions to build a small group of phoenixes out of one stargate would always end up with his opponent having just few enough mutas for the phoenixes to be an nuisance. In that fashion, things seemed to flow Genius' way, allowing him to build his economy, army, and all the things he needed to win without being really troubled by his opponents.
Compared to some of the newer Protoss stars, Genius looks like he lacks a little in terms of finesse. His stargate units fly needlessly in range of spore crawlers, his force fields are good but not exceptional, savable stalkers die before blinking, etc. If it came to a two-base all-in, I could think of handful of other players who would seem better at the helm. However, Genius more than makes up for his generic micro in his overall ability to manage the game.
Strategy choice wise, Genius mixed it up pretty evenly this GSL – going for a two-base all-in twice, while going for a fast third base and a macro game in the other two games. The fifth game was one where Nestea 6-pooled Genius, causing a non-standard game pattern (Genius played that game about as well as one can after being 6-pooled). Genius played a similar basic opener every single game – a forge FE with a stargate and late +1 – so we weren't able to see how he executed some other PvZ standards. Some notable Protoss strategies we did NOT see from Genius: 4 gate +1 zealot pressure after forge FE, 2 stargate, immortal centered 2-base all-ins, blink centered 2-base all-ins, no-stargate play after forge FE, gateway first openers.
Overall, it seems that Genius is a Protoss player whose strength is in playing long macro games off three bases, but is also happy to mix in the occasional two-base all-in to keep his opponents guessing. If you think that sounds the description of every textbook Protoss out there, then you'd be right. Genius plays by the book, and he's doing it better than anyone else right now.
On the other hand, we've had a recent overload of DongRaeGu ZvPs to look at, as he played sixteen of them at MLG Winter Arena alone. Had any other opponent been awaiting him in the GSL finals, DRG might have been wary of showing too much of his playstyle ahead of the final, but since he was going up against teammate Genius, he probably knew there wasn't much to hide in the first place.
After watching DRG's extremely well rounded ZvT, where he's capable of using every strategy at every stage of the game, his ZvP can look a little one dimensional. Perhaps the match-up is to blame for pigeon-holing Zerg players into a certain style of play, but in any case DongRaeGu's ZvP is all about relentless attacks that come on all fronts. To that end, he greatly prefers the mutalisk tech tree (he used to enjoy the two base ling-festor build, but it's gone curiously missing from his playbook as of late), as their mobility allows him to cause chaos and force his opponent to spread his troops thinly, revealing holes in the defense.
Once DongRaeGu smells blood, he commits to an endless assault. When things go to plan, the Protoss player will move troops to cover a weakness at one location, expose a new weakness for DRG to attack, which will cause the Protoss army to relocate yet again, expose another weakness, and so forth until GG. Though this is an ideal ZvP winning pattern a lot of Zerg players try to achieve, few do it quite as well as DRG. His insane speed and multi-tasking are enough to disorient even the best PvZ players, and he's been seen effectively managing three-prong attacks on multiple occasions. DongRaeGu aggressively looks for opportunities to perform that one run-by or backdoor attack that will start a deadly chain reaction, although at times it looks like he's trying to force something that just isn't there, and pays the price.
As long as we're comparing ZvT apples to ZvP oranges, DRG's uncanny immunity to harassment and all-ins in ZvT hasn't carried over to ZvP. A well executed two-stargate build, 7-Gate blink rush, 3 immortal + 7 gate push, etc. can kill DRG like any other Zerg player in the world. It's something DRG has taken the time to complain about loudly via Twitter, stating that the outcome of such rushes is almost entirely in the hands of the Protoss and his ability (or inability) to force-field correctly. On the other end of things, DongRaeGu doesn't mind cheesing himself, whether it be a six-pool or roach bust.
Head to Head
When both players play 'standard,' the games should be a pretty straight forward duel of offense and defense. Genius has been a master of solid, safe play, able to execute his game plan while staying unshaken by any kind of aggression or harassment his Zerg opponent might try. On the other hand, DongRaeGu has been able to rattle the best PvZ players in the world, using rampant aggression to make sure they never regain their balance. It should be an entertaining duel, to say the least.
Genius was the victor once in the RO32. We all know that DRG's offensive capabilities are top notch, so it will be interesting to see if Genius is really a world class defensive player, or if he just had a lot of lucky reads against DongRaeGu in that earlier meeting.
However, we might not even see that many standard games, depending on how many all-ins the two players decide to bring. DongRaeGu has shown a fair amount of vulnerability to Protoss all-ins in his recent PvZs, and Genius is among the players who defeated him with a well executed two base attack. "Preparing for a PvZ series" is sometimes just another way to say "Slightly tweak existing two-base all-in timings to be more unpredictable," and as SK__MC has shown, it's a perfectly legitimate way to try and win a series. He defeated Leenock that way at the Blizzard Cup, and might even have beat DRG if he didn't waste one game going triple nexus into carriers (yes, that actually happened). Though Genius' standard play has looked strong in its limited sample, it would be no surprise to see him bring multiple, creatively timed two-base builds to try and catch DRG off-guard.
DRG will probably use his fair share of cheese as well, as he usually brings a 2 : 1 ratio of normal to cheese (the "Flash" ratio as I like to call it) in important series – a good ratio to keep opponents unsure as to whether they can play greedily or not, and pick up the occasional free-win when build orders match up appropriately. With that in mind, you can't rule out the possibility of a cheesefest finals. Genius has shown he can take on the 6-pool just fine, but we haven't seen how he deals with roach or baneling busts, which could be an important part of the series.
One thing we know almost nothing about is how a super-late game scenario would go, should a game reach that point. DongRaeGu has managed to go through his last twenty or so ZvP games without having a single meaningful hive stage game, which is not surprising given his commitment towards ending games with continued aggression. Genius hasn't shown us a late-game PvZ in what seems like forever, and we don't really know how he'll deal with hive units. He's been a beast in max-out fights in other match-ups, but that doesn't necessarily mean the same will apply to PvZ. With many of the maps being macro-friendly, we will probably see at least one game where this unknown comes into play.
Prediction: DongRaeGu 4 – 2 Genius
Genius has looked great in the five PvZ's he played during this run, but it's still just five games. Genius might be running ridiculously hot this season, and sometimes momentum can mean all the difference in the world. Still, I can't bring myself to buy into the hype. Not with just five games. While DongRaeGu's ZvP hasn't been as dominating as his ZvT, it's still an absurdly good 24 – 9 in 2012, which I will take every day of the week over 4 – 1. Genius has earned the respect of many, but to earn their belief, he will have to climb one more mountain.


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Part of Haverford College's Annual Martin Luther King Week
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lucius Outlaw
Lucius Turner Outlaw (Jr.) is a leading scholar of African American philosophy. He was formerly the T. Wistar Brown Professor of Philosophy at Haverford and is now Professor of Philosophy and African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University. He last spoke at Haverford during the 2006 UnityFest, promoting dialogue amongst the community about the true meaning and level of multiculturalism on campus. He is strong voice for an inclusive multicultural undergraduate education and has previously taken Haverford to task for its approach to diversity. He will speak on Martin Luther King's relevance in the "Age of Obama."
Part of Haverford College's Annual Martin Luther King Week
Join us for a week dedicated to honoring Dr. King's legacy and promoting dialogue about civil rights. This year's theme is MLK In the Age of Obama. What is Dr. King's relevance today? Are we truly in a post-racial society? How do issues of race, diversity, multiculturalism, and civil rights play out in our nation with our new President Obama? What about on Haverford's campus?
January 17 – 21, 2011 (the week after Winter Break)
Keynote Speaker Dr. Lucius Outlaw
Monday, 17 January, 2011: 7:30 pm / Sharpless Auditorium
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Health officials have decided to spray the insecticide Anvil directly around the Loudoun County neighborhood. The Health Department plans to spray this evening after dusk, but is concentrating on a larvicide program. A warning was passed on to residents to stay indoors for at least 30 minutes after the spraying. Contrary to local news reports, there is very little evidence that spraying pesticides to kill adult mosquitoes significantly reduces mosquito populations.


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News Release #411Released to media on April 24, 2007
Bishop John C. Nienstedt named Coadjutor Archbishop
New Ulm , MN – Today Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop John C. Nienstedt as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis . Archbishop Harry Flynn has indicated that he intends to invite the new coadjutor archbishop to share full leadership of the archdiocese. According to Canon Law: a coadjutor archbishop shares with the archbishop the governance, administration, and pastoral ministry of an archdiocese. An archbishop consults regularly with his coadjutor on important matters regarding the archdiocese. A coadjutor archbishop immediately succeeds the local archbishop upon his resignation and automatically takes his place if he is absent or incapacitated.
Archbishop Nienstedt is a native of Detroit , born March 18, 1947 . He was ordained to the priesthood on July 27, 1974 , at Sacred Heart Church , Dearborn , Michigan .
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