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We were all told this year's team was the fastest, most athletic team of the Rhoads era. We've been told for the last few years that Rhoads is the best coach ISU has ever had. Many made Sam Richardson out to be the best QB ever at ISU. I keep hearing about all this youth on the team. I keep hearing this is a rebuilding year. I keep hearing how recruiting is on a major upswing.
Well I'm sick and tired of hearing that kind of talk EVERY year. I want results. It's always, "next year is the year we turn the corner" or "we're a young team" or "we have a lot of injuries" or "it's the refs fault" and on and on.
I'm tired of it. Tired of all the excuses. If we're so fast and athletic, why are we getting blown out this bad? It made me SICK to look around at some "fans" laughing yesterday when we got down 21-0 and hearing things like, "this is the ISU I remember!" or "looks like our halftime happy hour will start early today!"
And if recruiting is so great, why are we currently ranked LAST in the Big 12 in recruiting? And rebuilding year? Really? HA! It's embarrassing to hear people call this a rebuilding year after a 6-7 season.
To me, the days of being impressed by locker room or postgame speeches are over. Rhoads has proven to us that he has passion and the players seem to like him. But now I want to see results on the field.
I guess what I'm trying to say through this little hissy fit is that I'm feeling a little duped by all the "talk" I've been fed these last few years.
Rant over.
Well, the rest of us knew this year would suck. We didn't expect it to be this bad though. But still, we knew this would be a down year.
Originally Posted by gogagig
Well, the rest of us knew this year would suck. We didn't expect it to be this bad though. But still, we knew this would be a down year.
We were told this year's team is the most athletic team we've had. Those who have a sense of perspective knew it was going to be a young team. We realized that you don't take out 2 NFL linebackers and some solid corners and replace them with young guys all over and expect no dropoff on the defense. The defense kept us marginally 'in' games that our offense put us out of last year until either the offense did something or they couldn't do it anymore. I expected a dropoff in defense, but not this big. I hoped that if we could get some improvement on offense, maybe we could hit the same results as last year. I really say hoped because I knew it was a possibility we wouldn't see that improvement. You can't count on the injuries we've had on the offensive line, but I didn't expect such a fundamentally poor team. Some issues, yes, but not such horrible misses in the passing game, blown assignments on both sides of the ball.
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I thought a successful year would be five or six wins. Still attainable but unlikely. There are some potential wins still out there if we're healthy and the o-line plays like they did yesterday.
A rebuilding year coupled with unprecedented injury issues is not a formula for success. Sadly too many of our fans have lost perspective.
Originally Posted by gogagig
Well, the rest of us knew this year would suck. We didn't expect it to be this bad though. But still, we knew this would be a down year.
While I knew 6 wins would be wildly successful I did expect 4 or 5 and to be competitive. I expected the defense to get better and the offense to struggle. The defensive coaches have proven they can coach in the past so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt - the offense is another story - no progress in the CPR era.
Go through the prediction thread... Very few people say anything about a down year.
I respectfullly disagree with your rant, cytheguy.
People would scream bloody murder if anyone dared to admit that their team wasn't going to be good in any given year.
So what? Not everyone can win all the time, or even some of the time.
At the end of the day, we need to ask ourselves what sports are really for.
If they're not about building character and teaching young people (it may be too late for their fans) to win with grace and lose with dignity, then they're just a giant sham and really only about the ka-ching.
And if that's the case, they need to become franchises and pay their players and quit pretending that they - like the university they are supposed to represent - have anything to do with teaching and learning.
Clone to the Bone, win or lose. THAT's what sets us apart from everyone else.
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To compete in a BCS league like the B12 you need some future NFL players. I don't see more than 1-2 out there and that's being generous. It probably takes 4-5 (total, not in each class) future NFL'ers to get to around .500 as we have in the past.
The top teams in the league probably have 8+ in their starting line ups.
Obviously we'll never be loaded with 4/5 star athletes but we need to at least get the type of players that Iowa has been successful with. Tall, reasonably athletic guys with big frames. They have developed those types into NFL OL, TE's, DL, LB's and safeties. Amd they've had a fair amount of success with players like that. You can find lots of 3 star athletes that can fall into that category but typically they have at least a few other BSC offers.
Originally Posted by gogagig
Well, the rest of us knew this year would suck. We didn't expect it to be this bad though. But still, we knew this would be a down year.
What are we down from? Is our ceiling 6-6?
I thought this would be a 5 win year. I don't think there were too many people that seriously thought this was a 6+ win year. Did anyone think this was going to be a 1 or 2 win year? Probably not. A 3 to 5 win year? Much more likely.
You don't lose 3 NFL-caliber players at ISU and just keep going, there is going to be a drop off.
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I think I predicted 4 or 5 wins this year. So, yes, I did expect us to be worse than last year. I expected us to be young, inexperienced, but talented.
But when UNI completely dominated us in the first game, I knew we might only win 2 or 3 at the most. And now with all the injuries, we may only end up with 1 win.
Right now, we can only hope we can keep the commits we do have for next year.
It's a rebuilding year, and we've been unlucky in injuries and had a win stolen. Preseason expectations for me were 4-6 wins. After the UNI game, I realized it was going to be a long ugly season. I still think we beat KU and maybe WV.
Next year I expect we'll be back in the 6 win, minor bowl club.
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Originally Posted by UNIGuy4Cy
What are we down from? Is our ceiling 6-6?
I completely agree that just because we expected to be bad, does not make it ok to be bad. And yes, unfortunately, it does look like we're a team with 6 win ceiling, with the occasional big time win. Again, not acceptable.
I was simply disagreeing with the original poster that this year we were made to believe we would be awesome. It was quite apparent that this year would suck even in pre-season. Believing we would be good was more about hope. It was about "trust Rhoads". It was about being positive. All that was well and good, but hardly realistic.
But there was plenty of evidence that screamed this would be a down year. Again, that does not at all make it acceptable.
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Coach here. Day 7 is here and we are currently anchored along the water breaks outside of Point Judith, Rhode Island. We've been sailing and touring the coast pretty hard the past few days, so we're anchored here remaining on the boat just to relax and recharge. Chili is being made right now so I'm personally rather excited. We had left Woods Hole, RI after a big day of touring the oceanographic research facilities there yesterday evening. Pretty fascinating place. The Woods Hole Institute are the people responsible for finding the wreckage of the Titanic, as well as further developing deep sea exploration in addition to leading and researching ocean conservation efforts. If you're looking to donate to make the world a better place, the institute at Woods Hole is a good way to go. The kids got to see and learn more about what it takes to make sure that the animals and creatures that inhabit the ocean as well as the sea itself will be here on the Earth for decades and centuries after we all are gone. Today was not without its challenges though. We finally got our first patch of rougher weather with some pretty good choppy waves for the 8 hours we were at sea today. There is some heavier rain on the horizon which is why we are docked and anchored. We are fine and the kids are doing amazing so worry not. We are in good hands out here and are pretty confident that we can take care of ourselves too. We've put so much ocean behind us and yet, it didn't feel like a lot at all! I can see why some people marry themselves to the sea. It can be invigorating to say the least. Well, dinner is ready so I must be going. I'll write more soon and before we know it, we'll be in NYC. It's going by so fast! Wish you all were here!
Hi everyone, Capt. Jeff here1 We have been doing so incredibly much everyday it's been hard to keep up with the blog! I will try to get the group to write more but by the end of the day we're all pretty tired. We're all pretty excited about sailing into New York City sometime in the next 4-5 days!
MMA Maine to NYC Sailing Adventure Day 6:
This is Jack again and so far we are on day six. Yesterday, underway, we saw a couple whales. It was an amazing sight to see. On the way, we also seat boarded, which was fun. Then we anchored in Province town Cape Cod where we went to the beach. There, we saw crabs, hermit crabs, fish, and ducks. Now we're underway through to Cape Cod Canal and to Onset, MA. Hopefully we get to see more whales on the way there.
Coach here, folks. Wow. So much to say over the last few days. This has been the trip of a lifetime and a trip I myself have needed for my own experiencing of life's lessons and journeys. The highlights you ask? The thing that really got me going was when we headed out to the open Atlantic for the first time. The morning was foggy. Very foggy. Zero percent visibility foggy. I had to sit on the bow keeping an eye peeled for possible obstacles in the way for about 40 minutes as the Boundless motored through the murk at a snail's pace until the fog cleared. To be responsible for success or failure just sitting on the bow and being vigilant was an amazing experience that I could not possibly put into words. I also got to see live whales for the first time in my life which is something I have dreamt of seeing since I was a little boy. The brief glimpses of water thrown through the blowholes of these gorgeous animals took my breath away. I have felt freedom out here. True freedom. The freedom to know that you are doing something meaningful and are truly alive on the planet. The freedom that one can wake up every day excited for what lay ahead and that every singular day is a miracle of nature. It can make a man feel so small and yet so strong and clearheaded all at once. I hope beyond hope that the cadets understand this kind of freedom and the understanding of what is truly and unequivocally important in life. They are helping this ship to run with great enthusiasm and vigor, and we're having a barrel of laughs in the process. Be proud of these. I am. We'll write more very soon. Me and the guys are going to go live some more.
Ahoy everyone! Capt. Jeff here on board the S/V Boundless! On board with me is a group of students from MMA (Massanutten Military Academy) from Woodstock, Virginia. The group arrived Sunday after a very long day and night of train travel from Virginia to Portland, Maine. After two days of training on board we set off this morning in thick, heavy fog down the Maine coast on our way to New York City. We hope to arrive in NYC in about 7 days from now and spend 3-4 days exploring the city. Along the way we'll make many stops and we hope to be in Cape Ann, Massachusetts this evening. We'll anchor for the night there and all on board are looking forward to the barbecue chicken dinner later this evening. And now, from the rest of the crew...
Greetings from the North Atlantic. This is Coach Wymer and I have to tell you the kids are having the time of their lives so far, even during the training. They've seemed to really take to being a part of the crew and learning what it takes to manage and tame the sea. We've gotten to watch some seals in the past few days, but they've been watching us in return mostly. They were curious of us and a delight to watch how they regarded us. We've even seen a few dolphins but they haven't been seen long so I sadly I couldn't get some pictures of them. We're in whale territory and everyone's keeping watch because seeing a whale is something we are all hopeful for. Plenty of time though. I'll write more later and let the cadets write a bit to you while I stand on the bow and marvel at the expanse in front of us. Wish you all were here!
This is Jack Crawford. So far the trip has been good. In our first destination, Goslings, there were an excessive amount of seals. All of us were taking pictures and since my camera was water proof, I started taking pictures under water. As I lifted my hand out of water I felt my camera snatch off the cord that was around my wrist. I believe that it was a seal that snatched it off. Either that or it just ripped off itself. Next we went to Cliff Island. There, we went to an ice cream shop. In the morning at Cliff Island, it was really foggy, but we still set sail. Now we are underway. Meaning we're on our way to our next destination. I'm really looking forward to going to New York and going to the Broadway show. Until then!
Good evening people! This is Ben Pang on Captain Jeff's Ship! So far it's been pretty fun we saw many creatures that live in the ocean, including seals, dolphins and I am looking forward to see whales in the later days on this ship. Because I am a crippled it was pretty hard for me to walk around the ship and do all other things and try to keep up with others. Except for that, until now it's been quite fine. If you are a male I think you need to look at this, because boys need to sit down while they release nasty stuff which is quite interesting if you have never been on a smaller ship before! If you are planning to come on board with Captain Jeff, I will recommend you to bring lots of sunscreen, as you can tell it has been sunny all day!
Good evening, this is Li. In this morning, we sailed in fog. It's very hard to sail. We began at low speed, and I was a lookout point to help other people find the right way. It should not be left unsaid, the weather is very cold. During the voyage we saw whales for three times, and caught by a storm. Totality be going to says, today's voyage is very successfully. This is the first time I sailed in the sea, is a very exciting trip, and I have learned a lot of things.
Hi its Georgia. Today is our last day so we have to do a big clean and Olivia and I had to clean under the floor and that was full of all of our scraps from the last week and it was really gross, but by far I had an amazing time and I will never forget this TOOTALOO!.. I LOVE MY BEEFAGE BUDDY. ( that's Olivia) Georgia.
Heyy its Olivia again... I had the best time ever on this sailing trip!!!! It was absoulutly positivily the best time of my summer!!! I had an amazing time especially with Abby and Georgia and Mia! I love guys. I can't wait to see my family esp my baby sister Amelia! Ttyl peace and blessings I LOVE YOU MY FAVORTIE BEEFAGE BUDDY:)) (that's Georgia)
Yola its abby again, today was the last day on boundless I really don't want to go. A whole week has gone by and its only felt like a day. Its weird leaving again, but I hope to be back soon. I will miss the boat and everyone on the boat. Bye for now
Another successful adventure on Boundless. The seals at The Gosslings are a high point of any trip to Maine. Great weather with sunny, clear skies followed the boat all week. We are safely anchored in Portland at the Portland Yacht Services Marina. We will be home in our own beds in less than 8 hours and all that will remain from the trip is a lifetime of memories. Thanks Jeff, Liz, and Jenny for everything...see you in the future!
Hi my name is Georgia and I am from the Fulton School at St. Albans, MO. My classmates and I are sailing for a week on Boundless. This is my first time sailing with Different Drum Sailing and having a great time. I LOVE BEEFAGE!!!!!
Hey it's Olivia, and I am having the best time on Boundless!! I wish my family could share this amazing experience with me, because I miss them so so much especially my baby sister!!! I love you guys:)
Hi its Abby, this is my second time on Boundless and am having a great time. I miss my family though, I wish they could come on this adventure with me they would really enjoy this. Bye for now
Hi my name is Robert and I am having a great time on this sailing adventure. I miss my family but I would kinda wish they were here too. TTYL.
Was up it's Jack, I'm having fun on the sailing adventure. I miss my family and wish they were here. Bye forever
Hi my name is Mia; I am one of the sailors in Maine!!! I am having a great time sailing, learning about the boat, cooking, exploring islands, and even sleeping! We have been having some bad storms like last night we had tons of rain!!!! But other than that it has been great outside. Sailing so far has been awesome! And I can't wait till the rest of the week!!! - Mia Schroeder!!! P.S. I miss my mommy, daddy, and Pinga, Emma, Taco & Nacho, and Oliver and Winston (all pets).
We have enjoyed the cool Maine coastal breeze for comfort and cold salty water for swimming. I liked hiking on Jewel Island to the WWII submarine lookout towers. We have made plans each evening for the next day and have made adjustments depending upon the direction of the wind and the time of high or low tides. Places we have visited include Cundy Harbor, Quahog Bay, Cliff Island, Snow Island, Harpswell, a Mica Mine, picked blueberries, dined with lobsters, spaghetti, hamburgers, and birthday cake. Jennifer turned 9 years old yesterday.
I have had a great time on the boat so far. The temperatures have been in the 60's at night and 70's during the day. Jewel Is. was my favorite place because I got to climb up WWII towers that reached above the trees. I could see Halfway Rock and all the islands along the Maine coast. The swimming is cold, but fun. We had kayak races today. I miss you mom and dad! Ryan
Hi the sailing trip has been phenomenal so far but I do miss my family. I have learned so much and I am having a great time toodaloo for now. Elliott
Today, we didn't go sailing at all. It was one of the few full days that we ever spend on land. We went to the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine and saw the changing of command. Right when we got off the dingy, the band started playing. We thought it was all for us... While at the museum, we took hot showers. HOT SHOWERS. It was great. Leah, Mai, and Myla actually took two hot showers, one in the morning and one at night. For lunch, we went to the Cabin and ate pizza. By the way, Jeff seems to know everyone here. He talked to three people that he knew before we had been on land for five minutes. We all made new friends because of Jeff's social capabilities. We also stocked up on candy at the local candy store and Jenny got on a sugar high. Being with Jenny while she was on a sugar high was a whole new adventure.
Hello again from Boundless! Today began with some adventuring around the mainland surrounding the basin. We hiked up to some not-yet-ripe blueberry patches, and found a lot of shiny mica along the way. We headed back to the boat, where we had an early lunch before setting out for Bath. We wanted to reach the mouth of the Kennebec river that Bath is situated on in time for the current to be in our favor, which we did. Our sailing trip consisted of crazy mind games that confused its good share of the crew. And after two long hours of begging for cherries by our youngest member, Jenny, the cherries were brought out and enjoyed by all! It took about two hours to get to that point, and then about another hour to get up the river. We got a good deal of sailing in along the way, which was great, and we even saw a seal as we were getting close to Bath!
Now, we are moored at the city of Bath, Maine. It is a very quaint town and but it has showers! It is raining, though. In a way, we knew it was coming - this morning, we noticed that the barometric pressure had dropped which means a low pressure system is approaching. Tomorrow, we are going to visit the Maritime Museum and take hot showers! Oh how we all cannot wait!
07/05/2011, The Basin
...but more about the whale in a minute. Yesterday, was July 4th, and our first afternoon/evening aboard Boundless. We arrived one by one, first Leah, then Myla, then Mai. Between Myla's flight arriving and Mai's flight arriving, Captain Liz, Jenny, Leah, and Myla had lunch and explored Portland. We went to Mackworth Island, which is home to a host of fairy houses, all made of sticks and stuff. Jenny designed her own, then we had some delicious ice cream before picking Mai up at the airport. Once aboard Boundless, we got accquatinted with the boat and each other, had some delicious hamburgers, and heard some really great fireworks...too bad we never saw them due to Portland's ever present fog. Well, that's a bit of a stretch....
After waking up at a nice and leisurely eight o'clock we ate breakfast and were on the move. We took turns navigating the lobster pot filled water on our way to The Basin. And now... The Whale!! We deviated off course after the spotting of a whale. After setting back on course, being tailed by the coast guard, and nearly running over every lobster pot in Casco Bay we finallt reached The Basin.
Once we reached the Basin, the adventuring begun! Mai and Myla took off to explore the near island. They eventually discovered the island was closed due to an active eagle's nest and went to explore the other shore. Leah chose to stay and relax aboard the Boundless, a rather good idea if I say so myself. Captain Jeff scuba dove in the frigid waters to clean the thousands of barnacles off the bottom of the boat. Jenny and Captain Liz also kayaked to admire Maine's beautiful scenery. After adventuring, we all experienced the trouble of bathing in the cold water of the Atlantic Ocean. We were out of the water in minutes, it was freezing! Our dinner is barbeque chicken tonight and tomorrow night we might have fresh lobster. I think we all have had some new experiences in the last two days...
05/25/2011, Home Port
Very sad to see the CELC group depart Boundless this morning. What a great group of young people along with 2 great teachers! We had an incredible week living and sailing together and Boundless feels empty now without everyone on board. We explored, learned new skills, laughed, played music and overcame fears. What could possibly be a better way to spend a week? Thank you parents for sending your kids to us! I feel lucky to be able to see them grow right before my very eyes and they are indeed a different group of people at the end of the trip than they were when they first boarded Boundless.
We talked of possible future trips in Maine and the Bahamas and I hope to see all of them back on board Boundless in the near future! Fair winds, Capt. Jeff
We traveled the day and are now back in CT. Miss Boundless and look forward to sailing with you ASAP! I am not sure why but we can't find the CELC photo gallery on the sailblogs page. It used to be that I'd click on more photo's and blogs, not there though ... Just wondering f you know how to access them? Have a fine week and will be in touch as you get closer to sailing East.
Oh the places we go ... here are some of today's highlights :
Today we went swimming a lot, literally! We jumped off Boundless, swam ashore, and snooped around. I found a lot of shotgun shells and bathed in blue clay. We had a huge clay fight, although the teachers, including Janine, disagreed with it. Then we swam back and Jeff flung apples and oranges at us with the water balloon launcher. It was difficult to catch them while we were still in the water!
The trip has been amazing, and I do not want to leave. Right now I am in a quiet cove with not a single other boat around. I LOVE it here in the quiet, relaxing area of the world.
Last night was a good sleep. I don't remember what I dreamed about, but it was nice and calm. Jeff played music last night, and I sang some of the chorus. I feel a lot better today, but it is the last day here. Today I drove like Daddy - my wrist on the wheel and fingers on my chin ... It was hot this morning. I could barely focus on math - I was sweating so. I think that it was Maria who had the idea to swim to the island, so I thought it was a nice way to cool down. We got there, and I started to throw mud at everyone. We were covered with mud after seconds. It made our skin soft ... it was awesome!
"Life changing", "eye-opening", "helping", "exhilarating", "soothing", "educational". Today I finally mastered the Monkey's Fist. It has taken me two days to get it! Today we swam to two different beaches. On the first beach there was spa clay. We gave each other facials and covered ourselves.
Today the CELCers were running the boat! What a day - all of them! Our night was windy, gentle rocking of Boundless made for soothing sleep. We awoke to 95% cloud coverage, some light chop, and potential rain. After breakfast we piled onto the dinghy to explore the area - a nearby uninhabited island. Once ashore, Captain Jeff gave the orders: "Explore!"
Soft breezes, white sands, marshland and lots of nature, including marsh sparrows, semipalmated sandpipers, and semipalmated plovers are some of what we found. More exploring, digging in the sand, and fine dining on the beach also included, no extra charge. The sun shone brightly and the seas beckoned us with 15-20 knots. We made our way back to the dinghy (Jenna drove) and set sail. While crossing the Chesapeake we enjoyed sitting on deck and feeling the spray as the boat heeled. Fabulous. We once again had an incredible meal and feel the tired of the day. Cole and Kyle are taking photos on deck. Henry and Jenna are finishing up dishes. Soon we will enjoy music as Captain Jeff offers us some of his fine guitar and song. And here are some thoughts from the crew:
Today we went back across the Chesapeake Bay in rough surf. Before sailing, we went to a deserted pin-prick of land that reminded me of the Australian coastline. It reminded me of Australia when we saw two black and red snakes. -Kyle
Today Kyle was Captain. After the cockpit meeting, we went on the dinghy to an uninhabited island. Then we went back to Boundless and went sailing in three- to four-foot waves. -Cole
Yesterday Henry and I navigated our route to our next destination. It was really fun! I loved it. I keep telling everyone how I wish we still had Poppy's boat. I would love to go out on that. "Uncle" Jeff asked me to come back to the Bahamas as crew for eight months. I said I would if I could bring my family and phone. -Jenna
Yesterday we sailed from one side of the Bay to the other. We only had to tack four times. Today we sailed back across the Bay to a small river where we are anchored now. I have been plotting out the navigation course using charts, parallel rule, divider, pencil, and paper for the past two days. These last days have been the best so far because everyone knows more about what they are doing, and we all know more about how everyone functions. I hope this trip never ends. -Henry
Henry - I also loved navigation with parallel rule and paper chart. It's an excellent skill to have. Can you imagine how many boaters only know how to use their GPS?
M&M - thanks for creating such a memory-making experience.
so glad you are having fun!!! we miss you ALOT! we can't wait for you to come home! just to catch you up i had show choir auditions today and they went well ( i will now if i got in either tomorrow or thursdat!!!), mom build the run for the chickens and they are all great, dad's bg presentation went well (yey!), and Evan is doing just fine! we all miss you and we are glad you are learning so muh about the world and the great sea! Love you a lot and can't wait to hear your voice again, Phoebe xoxo
Greetings from Boundless! Today, 22 May 2011, we set sail from St. Mary's, Maryland with a plan to follow the wind, cross the Chesapeake Bay, through Tangiers Sound, and onto the St. Jane's National Park area of Maryland.
Captain Cole competently steered us out of port and into the wide expanse of the Chesapeake Bay. Navigators Henry and Jenna successfully plotted our day's course. First Mate Kyle checked the oil and started the engine. To start, we used the engine until wind speeds became sufficient to sail by, preferable at about 10 knots. Deck crew M&M lifted the sails. We all cheered as we once again became powered by the wind. Living with the elements as they are and in the moment, we are not wedded to any schedule but our own. We plan for the day, navigate a course, yet know that we may decide to alter the plan depending on what the day brings.
Captain Jeff knows the area well - he intends to have us see as much of the beauty the area has to offer, and to anchor for the night in a suitable spot. Best decisions are once again based on wind conditions and amount of time we still have daylight in the sky by which to travel. We plot the course in order to arrive at our new destination with time to explore or maybe to have a swim before dinner.
Sailing is at once incredibly peaceful and thrilling. Truth is present at all times. Moving via wind power necessitates working with physics and nature, remaining flexible, adaptable, courageous, and being ready for anything. It enlivens the spirit. Not to mention that for our CELCers, this may be one of the few times in their lives to be away from the hustle-and-bustle of a plugged-in, fast-paced society, with hours to simply be - with thought, curiosity, wondering, and healthy appetite. Ah, rejuvenation! And much needed for all!
It is something to see how students take to the responsibilities aboard Boundless as they learn the skills needed to run the boat. After only 5 days, they have more confidence, and more questions. A captain's license requires 360 days at sea, and while we are not yet near that mark, this could be the start of something.
Here are some of CELCer's latest thoughts:
Yesterday we left St. Clements Island and sailed to St. Mary's Island. We had to sail from Virginia to Maryland. Henry was Captain and I was First Mate. Today I am Captain and Kyle is my First Mate. Being Captain, I had to lead the cockpit meeting. After that, we had navigation class. - Cole
Sleeping on the boat so far has been great. The rocking of the boat is such a wonderful feeling when I am trying to fall asleep. The past couple of days have been so much fun that I don't think I will be able to leave. Being hoisted up the mast was so exhilarating. It felt so free when I was swinging from the spreaders. Just being on the boat in the water is phenomenal. -Henry
Last night Captain Jeff sang and played amazing music. I got goosebumps! Yesterday I took a nap on deck while sailing into Maryland. It was cold! After that, I was fishing with apples. No luck. Oh, I did a tuck off the boat! -Jenna
We went ashore to St. Mary's City, which was a settlement in the 1600s (first capital of Maryland) that was later abandoned. We learned how a print shop in the 1600-1700s worked and later went on the Maryland Dove - a replica of a 17th century ship. I got to drive us back to Boundless in the dinghy. It felt amazing and empowering to drive the dinghy across the cove at Horseshoe Bend. As the engine reverberated through my hands, I felt every wave and every motion of the engine until it shut off and my hand went numb. -Kyle
Henry flying in the bosum chair?? So happy that you love this and want to stay.
Great expression on your face steering the dinghy engine! Do you feel the need - the need for speed?!
Lots & lots of love
I'm concerned none of you will want to come back.... Glad you're having such a good time!
Thanks, M&M, for always turning every adventure into a great learning experience for our kids!
-Dad (Brad)
P.S.: M&M when you get a chance, can you flip out an email (or tXT) to the 'rents with the (current) estimated arrival time of the train in BNFD? I forgot what time y'all comin' in, and I need an hour to get down there. THNX!


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IUCN appoints new panel member
22 February 2008 | News story
Following a request by IUCN for nominations, Dr David Weller has been appointed to the WGWAP after the resignation of Dr Tim Ragen. Dr Weller has a long association with the Panel and its predecessors and has a long history of working with western gray whales. We are delighted to welcome Dr Weller on board and look forward to his continued involvement.


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Bruno Mars has been banned from being played at schools in Lancaster County, PA. According to Lancaster Online, a Lancaster County school board made the decision to remove two Top 40 hits from its high school marching band's upcoming music selection because of their suggestive lyrics.
Garden Spot High School's marching band has been practicing the instrumental versions of Bruno's "Locked Out of Heaven" and Fall Out Boy's "Thanks for the Memories." According to the site, the school district's school board voted six to three to uphold the decision to ban the records. Board member Heidi L. Zimmerman called the lyrics "trashy" and "inappropriate" for high school students. She added, "We only voted on it because the parents asked us to reconsider."
My personal opinion is this is one of the most ridiculous decisions ever. First, as someone who was in marching bands, what is the harm of playing a song that is heard everywhere? It's not like the band would be saying the lyrics...they're playing the music!!! And to play the popular songs of the day is a powerful way for teenagers to get excited about a marching band, instruments and musicians. Banning the school band does not to change that fact that you can hear these songs everywhere...on the radio, in department stores, on TV and the Internet. It only shows how out of touch board members are in thinking banning a song will make it less popular stop people from listening to it. Trying to protect people by banning is a dangerous road to travel. I can remember schools banning Metallica, Warrant and Def Leppard in my day saying it was to protect us. Behold I grew up fine, as well as many people in my generation, without becoming a out-of-wedlock parent or even having sex, committing suicides or using drugs. Why? Because my parents talked to me about sex, which leads me to the root of this issue. This country has a problem with the word sex. For some reason, when performers sing the word sex, the song instantly become inappropriate and dirty. Never mind song lyrics that sing about drug use, rape or abuse. Sex is the king dirty word. But instead of treating young adults like young adults, they would rather treat them like ignorant children and ban the word for their own good. Believe me, with or without songs lyrics, some teenagers will have sex and some won't. Banning songs only strengthens the very stance these people are trying to prevent. However, this is solely my opinion and not in any way the opinion of 98.5 KTK, Entercom Communications, it's staff and management. I take full responsibility for these words.
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318 Small-Block Budget Build, Part 2Written by on November 1, 2008 Building Your First Small-Block For Under $1,700
Part 2, Bottom End Bolt Up
Last month, we introduced our plan to assist Young Gun Darrell Kunda in his quest to build a budget-minded small-block for his '66 Barracuda. When asked how much money he planned to spend, his reply was: "money?" yep, he's a car guy. we hatched a plan to use a '70-vintage 318 as the core of our build and set out to build a reliable, respectably powered small-block using an engine that many just toss away.
If you remember in our October '08 issue, we tore the engine down and found that either this engine had very few miles on it or it was well taken care of. Either way, we were in luck. So we prepared the block for re-assembly and will pick up this month with that in mind. In Part 2, we will show how we assembled the short-block.
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After the block was checked and prepped with a cylinder hone and a cam bearing install, it was time to do some ring fitment. The factory spec for the compression-ring endgap in this application is .010- to .020-inch. Since we ordered a basic kit from Summit, we thought this would not be an issue. We were right-the gaps came in at .017-inch. We used the piston assembly to make sure the rings were square in the bores.Before installing the new rings on the pistons, be sure that the grooves are free of any leftover material. In other words, really clean things. The rings need to be installed a certain way, and the kind of rings you get with your kit dictates the installation process. Check your instructions with the ring set.Again, make sure everything is clean before you re-install it-hot, soapy water and an air compressor work great.Before you can place the crankshaft into the block, you need to install the rear main-seal and the upper bearing halves. The seal is installed with the lip facing in. Put it in with the lip facing out, and your oil will travel in the same direction-out.Without putting any assembly lube on the bearings, carefully place the crankshaft in the block and do not spin it.
With the Plastigage installed, we torqued the main caps and then removed them. After removing the main caps, we found that we had .003-inch of clearance . . . works for us. Factory spec calls for .005- to .020-inch. Yes, we're a little closer than the factory spec calls for, but we generally like slightly less clearance on the rotating assembly.With the crankshaft resting in the block, install a small piece of Plastigage on the journal. If you have a micrometer, you can check this dimension by mic'ing the inside of the installed bearing and the diameter of the crankshaft journal.Now take the crankshaft out of the block, put your assembly lube on the bearing surfaces, re-install the crankshaft, and then after the bolts are properly torqued to 85 lb-ft, you can give it a spin to make sure it's not binding. TIP: always torque your bolts in three increments (e.g., 20-50-85 lb-ft).After the crankshaft is installed, you need to check thrust endplay. You will need a dial indicator and mount for this. After mounting the magnetic base to the block and placing the plunger of the dial indicator against the crankshaft, zero the indicator and gently move the crankshaft from end-to-end to see how much endplay you have. Spec is .002- to .009-inch. We had .005-inch.We are fortunate enough to have rod-bolt caps to keep the bolts from nicking the crankshaft on their way in, but if you don't, you can use vacuum caps or a hose.Before you install the pistons in the block-depending on what rings you use-you may need to lube the cylinder walls and pistons before installing them; follow the manufacturer's instructions. In our case, we're using basic moly rings, and we gave the pistons, rings, and cylinder walls a good coating of oil.
Ring compressors come in many different kinds-we used a band compressor. Place the compressor around the piston and ring assembly, and tighten it up. The bottom of the compressor had small protrusions that keep the compressor from sliding into the cylinder.With the rod firmly against the crankshaft, make sure the bearing did not move and then install the rod cap. Torque to 45 lb-ft (15-25-45 lb-ft).Now comes time for the camshaft. We're using a basic hydraulic flat-tappet stick from Comp that has just a little more lift and duration. Lube the journals with assembly lube-not the lifters, they will get coated with a special lifter break-in lube that came with the camshaft.Installing the timing chain is as easy as sliding it in place with the timing marks both pointing straight up.Next comes the oil pump. Some like to put a little Vaseline or lithium grease in the pump to help prime it. We simply poured a little oil into the pickup hole to ensure the gears are not dry when we prime the engine.
Sometimes the harmonic damper is reusable, and sometimes people want to upgrade to a new damper. We decided to upgrade and got one from Professional Products. It's a good, durable piece with timing marks in it, and it's SFI approved.Installing the piston rod assembly is as easy as beating things with a hammer. Seriously, make sure the corresponding journal on the crankshaft is pointing down, place the piston/rod assembly in the top of the cylinder, and guide the rod end over the crankshaft as you tap the piston down. If the piston abruptly stops while you're installing it, don't force it. a ring may have come out from under the compressor and is binding on top of the cylinder; if you keep hitting it harder and harder, you'll break the ring.


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The Multicultural Church & Community Center, 105 NE Front St.,Milford, is offering an open gym program for kids this summer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Parents in search of summer activities for their kids can bring them by the center for a chance to play, exercise and have fun with other children.
Activities include soccer, baseball, dodgeball and movie nights. Admission is $3 per child.
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|Wauneta native collects train sets
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
|Wednesday, 06 November 2013 21:51
Bob Whiting proudly shows off two items from his train collection. Shown on the left is an HO and on the right there is a ON30. Also pictured is the article Whiting wrote for National Railroads magazine and an old picture of a train in Cumdres & Toltic train stations that Whiting took himself. (Christi Christner | The Wauneta Breeze)
By Christi Christner
The Wauneta Breeze
Trains have been a vital source of transportation for the last 200 years. Not only have they helped shape transportation today but they have also made a well-known hobby, train set collecting.
Collecting train sets is something you don't hear about every day. Bob Whiting, a local Wauneta citizen, has been collecting trains since the age of six.
His father was the one that started Whiting's passion for trains. Growing up, Whiting's dad would set up a train set, tracks and all, under their dining room table during Christmas.
Over his lifetime, Bob has collected over 30 different train sets. He has taken some of them to various places. One of those places is El Dorado Manor in Trenton where he had it on display for the residents.
Whiting also has a module in McCook at the Highplains Railroad Club that is three feet long by two feet long.
He has written a couple of articles that have been published. One of his articles was on National Railroads and the other was a hobby article.
Before he retired Whiting worked for the government in private industry.
Whiting has also ridden on Excursion Railways, M-Tracks, and other train like devices through the United States and Canada.
Since he has retired Whiting has had lots of time on his hands. He helps out with auctions sometimes but his favorite thing to do is work on his train modules.
Currently Whiting is creating a module that is ten feet wide by fourteen feet long. On this module is a ON30. This module takes up most of Whiting's basement.
ON30s are slightly smaller in stature than other trains. Bachmann Trains have been distributing them in the most recent years.
Train collecting is Whiting's passion. "If it wasn't for my father I wouldn't be doing what I love." Whiting says.
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Senate panel to vote Tuesday on Hagel nomination
WASHINGTON Senate Democrats are pushing ahead with a vote Tuesday on Chuck Hagel's nomination to be defense secretary, rejecting Republican demands for more financial information from Hagel in a politically charged fight over President Barack Obama's second-term national security team.
In a brief statement, Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said the panel would meet Tuesday afternoon with the "intention to vote on the nomination after the members have an opportunity for discussion." Levin had hoped to hold a committee vote last Thursday, but postponed it amid complaints from Republicans that Hagel hadn't sufficiently answered questions about his personal finances.
Not all Republicans shared that view, however.
"I have examined the information and responses to members' questions that Sen. Hagel has provided to the committee, and I believe that he has fulfilled the rigorous requirements that the committee demands of every presidential nominee to be secretary of defense," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said in a statement Monday backing Levin's plans for a vote.
McCain's expression of confidence in Hagel's answers was a crucial counterpoint to GOP criticism of the nominee, who still faces Republican threats to block or delay his selection. McCain, the panel's former top Republican, has said he's leaning against supporting his former colleague and friend, but he made clear he would not participate in any walkout by committee Republicans over a Hagel vote.
McCain also met privately late Monday with some committee Republicans and urged them not to filibuster the nomination, saying it would set a bad precedent and pointing out that someday the roles could be reversed with a Republican president and a GOP-led Senate.
"I'm encouraging my colleagues if they want to vote against Sen. Hagel that's one thing and that's a principled stand," McCain told a group of reporters. "We do not want to filibuster. We have not filibustered a Cabinet appointee in the past and I believe that we should move forward with his nomination, bring it to the floor and vote up or down."
Obama tapped Hagel, a former two-term Nebraska Republican senator and twice-wounded combat veteran in Vietnam, to succeed Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who is stepping down after serving as CIA director and Pentagon chief in the president's first term.
Hagel, 66, has faced strong opposition from Republicans over his past statements and votes on Israel, Iran, nuclear weapons and Iraq, in which he initially backed the war but later opposed it.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Monday that the full Senate could vote either Wednesday or Thursday on the nomination, dismissing talk of a filibuster of a Cabinet nominee as unprecedented.
"There's never in the history of the country ever been a filibuster on a defense secretary, and I'm confident there won't be on this one," Reid said at the start of the Senate session.
Democrats hold a 14-12 edge on the Armed Services panel and it's likely that Hagel will win approval on a party-line vote just hours before Obama delivers his State of the Union address at the Capitol.
Two Republicans on the committee - Sens. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina - have threatened to use their power to stop the nomination.
"No one's anxious to try to string this thing out and make it longer," Inhofe said. He added that he felt a responsibility "to do what I can to see that Chuck Hagel is not confirmed as secretary of defense."
Graham signaled that he would hold up Senate confirmation of Hagel and CIA Director-designate John Brennan if he doesn't get more answers about the fatal assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year.


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You've been diggin' our weekly editorial shoots, haven't you? We thought so! Along with the always awesome clothes, the makeup artistry also plays a very important role in creating the best shots. So we're gonna show you how to get this everyday bronzed-beauty look. Hey, I'm GoJane's resident MUA, Kathleen Ty. And with my tote full of goodies, I'm about to serve you up some good face!
THE PRODUCTSEyeshadow: In the Buff (or any bronzy-brown palette), Blush: Glisten (or any glittery pink blush) & Blissful (or any peachy blush), Bronzer: Park Avenue Princess, Lips: Hope (or any pink-berry lip color), Eyeliner: EmphasEyes Waterproof Eyeliner (or any liner in black or blue), Mascara: Lights Camera Lashes! c/o Tarte Cosmetics
Step 1: After creating a great canvas using your go-to primers, concealers and foundations, apply a bronzer to the cheeks, blending in an upward motion with a blush brush to help define the cheek bones.
Tip: I like to spoil the skin with warmth. So for that touch of definition, I chose a matte-based bronzer.
Step 2: Apply a peachy blush lightly over the defined area, starting from the apples of the cheeks.
Step 3: Apply a glittery-pink blush over the peachy shade, using the same method.
Tip: Using two types of blush colors will help bring dimension to your cheeks.
I chose a bronzy-brown palette consisting of golden neutrals. I call this particular quad my silky sand box.
Step 1: Apply a light ivory shadow all over the eyelid, starting from the brow line with a flat round brush.
Step 2: With a round dome brush, apply a medium taupe shadow from the outer corner of the eye- blending it all the way to the lash line.
Step 3: With a round dome brush, apply a darker shimmery-brown shadow from the corner of the eye- blending up towards the crease line.
Step 4: With a flat liner brush, apply the darker shimmery-brown shadow directly on the bottom lash line to add depth.
Tip: Shimmers are a great way to brighten up eyes, especially when you're on-the-go or just want a quick pick-me-up around the eyes!
Step 5: Using a liner brush or an angled liner brush, apply black eyeliner from the inner corner of the eye sweeping it out in an angle.
Tip: Liner is a great way to bring out the eyes, by lining it as close as possible to the lash line it will give your eyes slight drama without overpowering the eyes. You can also switch it up by smudging and or lining the lash line with a different hue like blue.
Step 6: Apply two coats of mascara starting from the root of the lashes, sweeping it in an upward motion.
Tip: Apply the second coat while the first coat is still fresh for a more dramatic look.
Step 1: Apply a pink-berry lip color all around the lip line. Fill it in completely, starting from the center of the lip and pat to smooth it out.
Tip: For a less intense lip just dab it all over the lip for a light tint.


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Washington, D.C. (WUSA) - Pepco has announced that it has extended it's free tree program until November 21.
Customers who would like a free tree through the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program can sign up until the 21st. The program helps conserve energy and reduce energy bills through strategic tree planting.
Pepco says they have approximately 1,300 free trees to give away to customers in Maryland and D.C..


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Manchester Catholics - This is an organization for all interested Catholic and non-Catholic students, faculty, and staff. The group meets periodically to provide religious education, pastoral care, mutual support, fellowship, and service to others. They meet Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Petersime Chapel lounge for discussion, sharing, and snacks, and there are occasional retreats and special events. <Back to Top>
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - This re-energized group has weekly meetings and occasional special events particularly geared toward students who participate in athletics, providing a place for discussion, connection, support, and education while growing in faith. Currently meetings are held Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in the PERC (Room 128), plus occasional special events. Some small groups also meet for study out of FCA. <Back to Top>
Simply Brethren - Simply Brethren is a group dedicated to providing support and connection for Church of the Brethren students and other interested students, faculty, and staff. Simply Brethren meetings center around fellowship and include times of worship, playing games, educational events, exploring Church of the Brethren heritage, sharing, singing, discussions around current issues, and enjoying each other's company. People of all faith traditions are invited to participate. It usually meets every other Tuesday at 9 p.m., with some special events at other times, including the annual Camp Mack Day in September. <Back to Top>
ROBOT* (Radically Obedient Brethren Outreach Team) - This student worship team travels to area Church of the Brethren congregations, primarily during spring semester, to lead worship and visit with church members. Students preach and assist with all facets of the service while developing their ministry gifts. <Back to Top>
Inter-Collegiate Ministries - Inter-Collegiate Ministries is a student organization committed to proclaiming the Lord Jesus Christ as God Incarnate and leading others to a personal faith in Him as Savior and Lord. Study of the Scriptures, one-on-one discipleship with mentor Stan Ide, prayer, and fellowship are utilized to deepen and strengthen the spiritual life of its members. Membership in this organization is open to all students who are interested in its purpose and desire to take part in its program. <Back to Top>
Handbell Choir - The goal of the Handbell Choir is to provide members the opportunity to learn, practice and perform together as a musical ensemble. Through performances both on and off campus, the Handbell Choir represents Manchester University in a positive manner to the community. The Handbell Choir is open to all students, faculty and staff regardless of musical skill or familiarity with the handbell instruments. Primary requirement for membership is attendance at weekly rehearsals and performances. Membership is limited to the number of positions available for the number of handbells used by the choir. Questions may be referred to the campus pastor (x5243).<Back to Top>
Praise Jam – [Currently not meeting] Each Wednesday at 10 p.m., an energetic praise and worship time offers contemporary music, prayer, sharing of joys and concerns, other reflections, and fellowship in the chapel. It's open to anyone interested in coming together to worship God with energy and passion. <Back to Top>
Other Opportunities – Short-term or longer-term book study groups, Bible studies, discussion groups, service opportunities, prayer times, groups for athletes, events with local congregations, and other places to connect faith and education are also offered periodically. See the campus ministry office to inquire about starting a group or for information. Current groups meeting regularly include:
Campus Interfaith Board also plans a variety of other events, including Focus on Faith Week in the fall and assisting with Peace Week in the spring.
On Sunday mornings, students are encouraged to attend a local congregation. Group visits to a church are sometimes scheduled. For more information, or to find help getting a ride, call or email the Religious Life office at 982-5243. For those in the Fort Wayne area, a representative sample of worship communities is available. <Back to Top>


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This relaxed restaurant serves well cooked food in well cooked portions at well matched prices. Here you are likely to meet the locals and to be welcomed into the community with a cold one and a smile. The menu is varied and caters for all tastes. Unpretentious but hearty food flies out the kitchen and a well stocked cellar complements the experience.
Fill your basket at this well stocked deli with home made jams and preserves, cheeses, cold meats, trout, imported Italian products, pastas and wines. Open daily Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sundays from 9am till 5pm.
Dine within the cosy interior or a intimate dining experience or enjoy café style ambiance on the sunny veranda wrapped in potted olive and orange trees.
Ambiance music compliments the menu flowing with Moroccan and Mediterranean dishes including the likes of sushi and Chinese dishes alongside a chilled bottle of wine.
The Fez Restaurant offers lunch and dinner in relaxed surrounds, the perfect place for sharing platters and a good bottle of wine.
This beautiful restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a tranquil and soothing spot. Kick your feet up and enjoy home-style cuisine with a contemporary feel. The menu is comprehensive and promises to cater to all tastes. Delicious starters, main courses and desserts can be enjoyed with your favourite glass - please enquire about licensing and bringing your own.
This beautiful, elegant restaurant boasts uninterrupted views over the gardens, as well as gorgeous alfresco dining options for the romantic at heart. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered and the wine cellar offers an exciting array of vintages that will leave you spoilt for choice. The a la carte menu includes delightful Sesame Coated Prawns accompanied by a Thai mango Salsa and main courses like Venison Wellington topped with a biltong farce. The restaurant delivers in both quality and quantity.
Beautiful country-style restaurant that serves contemporary country-style dishes. A seasonal table d'hôte menu is available - this is a four-course dinner that includes imaginative dishes made from the freshest local produce. Special dietary requirements are catered for. A vegetarian menu is also available on request. A great wine list with predominantly South African wines complement the menu.
The open flowing spaces invite the seamlessly decorated ambiance into the dining experience inspired by international good honest food.
Striking locally made chandeliers boasting over 6000 beads welcomes diners into this gem of creativity as seasonal and varied dishes grace the palate over relaxed breakfast and lunches.
Enjoy gourmet cuisine at Oliver Lodge Restaurant in White River. The cuisine shows Mediterranean and Continental influence and the a la carte menu is varied. There is an on-site wine cellar that is stocked to the brim with favourite South African vintages. Friendly service, high class food and views of the golf course - it doesn't get better. Booking is advised.
For exquisite comfort food in warm and welcoming surroundings and friendly, attentive service, Salt Restaurant is the place to be.
This multi-level, spacious, open-plan restaurant with contemporary and understated decor is a superb way to spend some time dining in comfort.
A wood-burning fireplace adds to the homely ambience as does the open kitchen, where tantalising smells entice the diners.
Creative and mouth-watering offerings, made with the freshest ingredients and served with a warm smile make Salt Restaurant the place to go for a truly relaxed and comfortable dining experience.
This hidden gem secures wholesome delights such as wraps, baguettes and delicious tortilla's alongside scrumptious vegetarian linguine with brinjal sauce and sundried tomato pesto.
Enjoy fine wines on display alongside a delicious lunch dining alfresco under a shady tree followed by a decadent bake cake.
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur's own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
The continental menu inspires dishes blended with native French and Mediterranean touches with a hint of local flair. Try the smoked trout roulade with spinach and horseradish cream, or the fillet with green peppercorn sauce.
The décor is upmarket and friendly, with splashes of colour adding warmth alongside a cracking winter fire.
Dine alfresco during warmer months of the patio lit with flickering candles and starry skies.
Local wines compliment meals at this warm and inviting establishment in Ferreira Street, Nelspruit.
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I have not seen seen a cyclone team that is as poor of defenders as these guys. We have a couple good individual defenders but we have to rely on our bigs so much when the guards get beat. Notice the bigs are the only ones ever in foul trouble? I understand we are a fast pace offense and going to give up points, but a couple of our guys get really lazy, get beat, and cause our bigs to get stupid fouls. For some reason we do not get hands up in the face of the shooter when they shoot. If we ever figure out how to become a good defensive team, we will be competing with Kansas year in and year out for Big XII titles.
There was nothing wrong with the D played today. OSU has a lot of tallent.
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We feel asleep the last 7 minutes for some ******* reason. Who the hell knows why. Awful.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
It was two McDonalds AA's that carried OSU offensively tonight.
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Individual defense wasn't great but defensive rotation was awful at times. I couldn't tell if it was a bad scheme or simply bad execution. Either way it has to improve soon.
I though we had a very poor stretch when we started double teaming, particularly with George coming over, but overall i don't think it was that bad.
Our defense the last half of the second half...
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Individual defense wasn't great but defensive rotation was awful at times. I couldn't tell if it was a bad scheme or simply bad execution. Either way it has to improve soon.
Luth is right. We had decent D at times but particularly in the 2nd half we started to not rotate properly and gave up LOTS of wide open dunks. Okie State has talent but it isn't too tough to make wide open backdoor cuts or dunk it when someone (cough Gibson cough) falls down and leaves someone WIDE open. I am not too concerned but it wasn't our most impressive defensive performance and wasted a pretty great shooting night....
Yep, this thread has just been pwned.
We don't have a shot blocking center. Heck when is the last true blocking center we had? Homan?
Watch KL, rarely ever does he get a hand up in the face of someone, I remember hearing someone say Pitino, when an assistant, took percentages to see how much a hand in the face impacts a shot and it was a pretty big impact.
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Watch KL, rarely ever does he get a hand up in the face of someone, I remember hearing someone say Pitino, when an assistant, took percentages to see how much a hand in the face impacts a shot and it was a pretty big impact.
That was a weakness of our D last year too if I remember correctly. It can make a huge difference IMO, and can lead to great overall defense as long as the defender stays low enough to move his feet.
our future is bright under freddy, but he coaches like a guy who never played for tim floyd or larry brown.
we may very well win a road game, but its not likely until our D improves. its been lacking all year.
we don't pressure the ball, mcgee fouls a 3pt shooter every game, niang wastes his fouls with his stupid arms in the air and foul the guy with your chest move, and our help D is so slow to rotate.
i don't get it.
This team can't play D when they need it most. On the road, teams can almost score at will in the paint. It's going to be very hard for us to win more than 1 more road game with the kind of interior D we play.
Serious question
I believe we have allowed three 4 point plays this year. Maybe 4.
Has that EVER happened AND have we ever had two FOR us in one season?
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I wouldn't blame Tyrus fouling a three point shooter on Fred. Did you notice that he gathered a lot of pine slivers right after that one? He didn't see the floor again until the second half, I believe.
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Members of the health department handed out information about the state of emergency in impacted areas on Nov. 15 and 16, Laurain said. "They went door-to-door in all the areas in which there was evidence of sewage," she said. if residents were not home, information was left in their mailboxes.
Under the state of emergency declaration, affected homes can be cleaned out and decontaminated. The sewer main breaches occurred at Barnes Avenue, in Baldwin, and North Boulevard, in East Rockaway. Martino said that there have been no reported instances of sewage coming up from manholes since the state of emergency was declared.
The number of homes that needed to be cleaned out and decontaminated near the plant is still being determined, according to Martino. "The county is still visiting homes to assess any possible sewage-related damage," he said.
"They did nothing to inform us when it happened," said Janine Wayar, a resident of East Boulevard in Bay Park, who said she was not one of those received a notice. "I don't believe it's cleared up, they've been saying that for years. It's raw sewage, and we're getting the runaround." She and her husband, Gorge, and their three school-aged children are living indefinitely with family in Baldwin because their Bay Park home is structurally unlivable.
Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein and Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, along with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, visited the residents who were impacted when the state of emergency was declared, assuring them that the county would help address their health concerns. An environmental hygienist was also made available for site assessments of homes in the affected areas.
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Now, let's see....does this mean they have reverted back to dumping treated sewage into Reynolds Channel as they have for a few years now? BTW.....the gulls are eating well at the cement block, how gross!!! This rag should get some real reporters to ask the real questions!!!!
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The Fayetteville Observer reports that the jurors were seated Friday in the court-martial of Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair.
Jury selection is set to resume Aug. 6, and all of the jurors are to be generals who are senior to Sinclair. The trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 30.
A minimum of five jurors is needed. On Thursday, four were dismissed after Col. James Pohl told the court that, because the jurors knew a potential witness in the case, they could be deemed biased.
Sinclair has pleaded not guilty to eight charges that include forcible sodomy, indecent acts, violating orders and adultery.
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Rockbox Status on Various Targets
This page is a list of the various Rockbox targets, both past and present. Their development status is described beneath each individual entry and further information can be found by following the associated links. Sometimes they merely point to interesting projects or ideas that may or may not lead to Rockbox being ported. Feel free to start contributing to them!
Current status of stable targets
In Rockbox, the term "stable" means that a port has the following parts completed:
Whilst every effort is made to try and ensure a manual is available for every supported target, these are not always available immediately when a port reaches "supported" status. Similarly, integration into Rockbox Utility may not always be available.
The following table sumarises the current status of the current builds for supported devices.
Individual port pages can be out of date, as they usually aren't actively maintained once the port becomes supported.
New Platforms Currently Under Development
The following targets have code in git but have been judged insufficiently mature to be marked stable. Depending on the status they may be marked unstable and be supported, or unusable and be unsupported and not recommended for anyone but developers.
Pre-Development Ports
Pre-development projects are in the hunting and gathering stage. These devices have no code written for them. Usually more firmware and hardware disassembly are needed to gather enough information to begin actually working on these ports.
Archos Multimedia AV1XX series
See ArchosAV100Port for information about these players.
Archos Multimedia AV3XX series
See ArchosAv300Port for preliminary work on a port.
Archos Multimedia AV4XX series
Not supported by Rockbox, see ArchOpen.
Archos PMA series
Not supported by Rockbox, see ArchOpen.
Archos Gmini
There was a strong attempt made to port Rockbox to the Gmini, and you could in fact boot Rockbox, but the work on this port stalled when the only really active developer vanished. See the Gmini port for more. A port for the 40x series was also thought about at one point, pictures can be found here. There is another project to code for it, see archopen.org.
Apple iPod Shuffle 1st Generation
There are scans of the Shuffle here, but there hasn't been any activity on it in a while.
Apple iPod Nano 3G
See IpodNano3GPort.
Apple iPod Nano 4G
See IpodNano4GPort.
Coby MP-C7085
Someone's player broke and they were kind enough to post scans of the interior before tossing it in the trash. Images are located here.
Cowon iAudio U3
For hardware details and some info see the IaudioU3Info page. This is an ARM-based player.
Cowon A2
TexasInstrumentsTMS320 based little thing. On the Cowon A2 page there's a link to the source code of their Linux firmware.
Cowon iAudio I5/G2/U2
These three players all use the Sigmatel STMP3520 chipset, which is presumably similar to the STMP3550 used in the iPod Shuffle. These have a Motorola DSP core, for which there is no freely available C compiler.
Creative Zen Touch
TexasInstrumentsTMS320-based, like many of its Creative brothers. See CreativeZenTouch.
Creative Zen Nano Plus/Non-Plus
The chipset implemented in this device (SigmaTel 3520) is similar to that of the iPod Shuffle, and is the same as in the iAudio I5/G2/U2, as well as the MobiBLU DAH-1500i. A free compiler for the chip does not exist. The Plus models have an FM tuner on-board, the TEA5767.
Creative Zen V Plus/Non-Plus
SigmaTel36XX device. More info can be found here.
Creative Zen X-Fi Style
See CreativeZENXFiStyle.
Dell Digital Jukebox
These are being put next to the Creative players because they contain the same hardware as the early NOMAD/ZEN players from Creative, OEMed to Dell Computer. Still TMS320-based, and some preliminary information can be found at the DellDJPort page.
iriver Clix2
See IriverClix2Info?.
iriver E10
See IriverE10Info.
iriver E series
See IriverEseries
iriver H10 Jr.
These small flash-based players from iriver are similar internally to their T series. Some basic info is up at the iriver H10 Jr. port page.
iriver iFP-xxx
There was an effort to port Rockbox to the iriver iFP flash-based DAPs; a working sim could be compiled for the iFP-7xx series. The port effort seems to have stalled as of late. See IriverIfpPort for more information.
iriver PMP
Based on the TI DM270 chip, running uclinux.
iriver S10
See IriverS10.
iriver T60
See IriverT60Port.
iriver X20
See IriverX20Port.
Kingston K-PEX/Cenix GMP-M6
A Telechips based player produced by Kingston Technologies. It is a rebranded Cenix GMP-M6, which is from Korea. See KingstonKPEX.
The HD20A7 and HD30A9 are HDD players with a 'Clear Digital Amp'. Their adapted Linux kernel source is identical to the one used for the Tosbiba Gigabeat players which means the Kenwood players use the same 300MHz Samsung S3C2440 ARM9. They might share more components (like the 2.2" 240x320 LCD).
Microsoft Zune
The Zune is being manufactured by Toshiba and is assumed to be based at least in part on hardware used in the Gigabeat S Series. A port is currently not in development, but the feasibility of one is being discussed in the forum. If a port were to occur, development would likely occur concurrently or after development on the Gigabeat S Series.
MobiBLU DAH-1500i
The chipset implemented in this device (SigmaTel 3520) is similar to that of the iPod Shuffle, and is the same as in the iAudio I5/G2/U2, as well as the Creative Zen Nano. The mp3 player itself 0.94 inches in all dimensions, and features a 96x64 pixel OLED screen. Memory is implemented in 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB increments. The head phone jack serves as the USB port as well. The right side of the device sports a circular touch panel, and the left side contains a menu and a hold button. On the bottom is the reset button. The core of the chip is a Motorola 56K DSP; if no compiler can be found, one will be created. Development info is here: MobibluPort.
There was once a fork off Rockbox for the Neo series of mp3 players. They never contributed anything back and we soon abandoned all attempts to support those models. The fork is known as OpenNeo. The Neo units are sh1-based ones and the OpenNeo project is a fork off a somewhat old Rockbox. The main thing stopping Rockbox from running on Neo is (probably) only a little initializing code.
Neuros (Older Series)
Neuros finally did release their firmware as open source. Unfortunately, their hardware is completely DSP-based (no CPU) and there is no freely available development environment to build it. A GCC port project exists but has been labelled inactive since August 2007. Instead, you can build your own firmware using a 90-day evaluation version of the TI compiler. See http://open.neurosaudio.com/ and http://neuros-firmware.sourceforge.net/ for more info.
Neuros III
There was talk at one point of these players coming packaged with Rockbox as stock firmware, but several years have past. Here is an IRC log from a meeting in September 2005 between Neuros and core Rockbox developers. The CEO of Neuros could often have been found on the IRC channel under the nickname JoeBorn.
Philips GoGear 3100 Series
The GoGear 3100 series are SigmaTel-based DAPs. See the GoGear 3100 page for more information.
Philips GoGear SA5245/SA5285
See GoGearSA5245/SA5285.
Rio Karma
Another PortalPlayer target; these DAPs used a PP5003 SoC (dual core ARM7) and had a few internal parts that were similar to the early iPods. The RioKarmaPort page has more information.
RCA Lyra AV (RD 2780)
RCA has released the source for this player. DM270 based. You can find out more information here.
Samsung SA58xxx series
See SamsungSA58.
Samsung YH-J50 / YH-J70
See SamsungYHJX0.
Samsung YP-K5
See SamsungK5Port.
Samsung YP-P2
See SamsungP2Port.
Samsung YP-Q3
See SamsungQ3.
Samsung YP-T7Z
SamsungYPT7 is a flash-player with an Telechips SOC.
Samsung YP-T9
See SamsungT9Port.
Samsung YP-T10
See SamsungYPT10.
Samsung YV-150
See SamsungYV150Port.
S1MP3 based players
Lots of documentation on the players can be found at S1mp3.org. This players utilize sort of Z80 core + DSP for actual stream decoding. This configuration not suitable to run rockbox. The other problem with S1MP3 players is that there are literally hundred of variations of them sold under different brands. Their main internals are usually very similar, but some of them have completely different DSP chips, FM tuners, or screens.
Sansa Express
One of the Sigmatel based devices in the Sansa line. Basic documentation for initial analysis is underway. See SansaExpress for more information.
Sansa View
SanDisk has recently released these players. These appear to be PortalPlayer based once again, and we've got some initial information at the SansaView page.
Sony NW-A1000/1200/3000
Using the same microprocessor as the iAudio X5/M5 series. See SonyNWAPort.
Sony NW-A80x
A Sony player running a modified Linux kernel. Some information can be found on the Sony NW-A80x page.
Sony NWZ-E440
See SonyNWZE440.
Sony NWZ-S540
See SonyNWZS540.
TrekStor i.Beat organix
Based on SigmaTel STMP35xx. A hardware diagnosis for the FM version with Stereo Radio can be found on the player's page.
TrekStor Vibez
Based on SigmaTel STMP36xx. An initial diagnosis can be found here. The STMP36xx could be a good target for Rockbox as chip manufacturer provides Linux sources for this chipset. See diagnosis page for details.
TerraTec M3Po and Oscar
The TerraTec M3Po and the Oscar seem to be very equal as the last Oscar-Firmware is known to run on the TerraTec unit as well. These are both hifi-mp3-cd-players with an optional hard-disk and seem to be based on the SH1 as well, like the already supported archos units (It even looks to be closer to the NEO hardware). From what I know no porting effort has yet been done. There are several rockbox-users known to have an m3po as well (ManuelDejonghe and JoergBierstedt at least).
Toshiba Gigabeat V Series
The Gigabeat V Series is a PMP and not a DAP but is build on the same components as the S series. The port of Rockbox to the V should be the same process as the S series. Information on the V series can be found on the Gigabeat V page.
Toshiba Gigabeat T Series
The Gigabeat T series (met400) is a flash-based player with the exact same electronics as the S and the V. Information and scans can be seen here at our Gigabeat T page.
Toshiba Gigabeat U Series
The Gigabeat U is a flash player build on a Toshiba LSI with one bit DAC. Information and scans can be seen here: GigabeatUInfo
Toshiba Gigabeat MEG 50JS
The Gigabeat MEG 50JS is a player with PCMCIA HD. Information and scans can be seen here: GigabeatMEGInfo
Xclef HD800
XclefInfo has info, and there's this "open source" project with all research hidden and no source available at http://openjukebox.free.fr/.
Xclef MT-500
XclefMT500, most recent info at ferenczy.coex.cz/mt-500. If you are interested in this port, feel free to contact me, DawidFerenczy.
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