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Mac Pro Westmere Performance with Helicon Focus
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See test machine configuration.
Helicon Focus does use multiple cores, but not fully. The results show that:
- The six cores of the 2010 Mac Pro 3.33GHz are 25% faster than 4 cores of the 2009 3.33GHz model.
- The 12-core Mac Pro is only 15% faster than the 6-core model.
Bottom line is that the 2010 hexacore looks like a great choice here, and that the CPU cores are not fully utilized.
CPU core usage
See Monitoring system performance with Activity Monitor. Black areas are idle, red and green are usage.
Helicon Focus makes reasonably good usage of CPU cores, but there is some unused CPU time, which is why only a 25% gain is seen from 4 cores to 6.


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Ashoka's own amongst Forbes' 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneurs
Forbes has published their final list of 30 under 30 social entreperenuers. Ashoka is well represented with 11 of the 30 being Ashoka Fellows, Youth Venturers or current and former staff. As 2012 comes to a close, we say hats off to these young visionaries and to all changemakers in all corners of the globe. We salute you for your empathy, resilience, passion and leadership. We are that much closer to a better world because of you. Let us enjoy the holidays to come back to a new year of changemaking where each of us steps into our greatness to build communites and systems of change.
This inaugural 30 Under 30 for social entrepreneurs is full of others who share that conviction, as well as the talent, the business model and the proven results to back it up. Besides Doyne, there's James Whelton, whose Coder Dojo each week allows more than 10,000 kids, in 22 countries, to learn coding skills for free. Sejal Hathi, a Yale student who has come up with three different enterprises to help young girls in more than 100 countries. Hugh Evans, who pulled off the Global Citizen concert in Central Park that leveraged the likes of Neil Young and the Foo Fighters to generated hundreds of millions in pledges to end world poverty.
Membership in this club was tough to come by. Forbes staff writer Erin Carlyle developed a list of more than 100 tentative candidates. From there, our team engaged in a serious round of due diligence, followed by extensive debate, in-person, on the phone and via email. Our esteemed judging panel: Ashoka founder Bill Drayton, Echoing Green president Cheryl Dorsey and the head of the Manhattan Institute's social entrepreneurship initiative, Howard Husock, abetted by yours truly.

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The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov
Character Analysis
Worthless. Depraved. Muddleheaded.
This is how Dostoevsky introduces us to Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov, the father of the Karamazov brothers. How could he possibly live down such an introduction?
And yet the novel seems to take a perverse pleasure in revealing layer after layer of Fyodor's total despicableness. He humiliates his wives with his open philandering. He dumps his sons off on distant relatives as he continues living his bachelor's life of debauchery. He's also cunning, wily, wealthy, and greedy – so greedy, in fact, that he isn't above cheating his own son Dmitri out of his inheritance. He's a drunkard and a clown. He can't resist making a spectacle of himself whenever he's out. He's shameless in his pursuit of women and even attempts to seduce the woman his son Dmitri desires. The worst thing he's ever done? Well, if the rumors are to be believed, it would be the alleged rape of the village idiot girl, Stinking Lizaveta, a rape that produces his oily servant Smerdyakov.
In the face of such awfulness, it's easy to feel that here is a case where murder just might be justified. Wouldn't the world be a better place without such a man? Many of the novel's characters seem to think so. Both the prosecutor and the defense attorney share the view that Fyodor represents everything wrong in Russian society. To them, his failure as a father and a human being points to a great gaping lack of a moral and spiritual core in Russian society. The prosecutor goes so far as to claim that Fyodor's extravagantly sinful life indicates how Russians have a capacity for greatness that, instead of being directed toward higher, more spiritual ideals, is thrust deep into the muck and mire of earthly desires such as sex and money.
Indeed, Fyodor's persona is so expansive – so "broad," as Dmitri might say – that it can hold such contradictory impulses as Dmitri's earthy passion, Ivan's capacity for intellectual thought, and even Alyosha's capacity for faith. It's just that these impulses are twisted and distorted to the point that Dmitri's passion for life expresses itself as mere lust in Fyodor, Ivan's logic expresses itself as cunning, and Alyosha's capacity for faith is turned upside down into an unapologetic embrace of all that is sinful.
Perhaps that's why Fyodor isn't so easy to dismiss as a mere anomaly or a monster. In his grotesqueness, he holds a funhouse mirror up to our own failings. Although we can't be all that pleased with the reflection, we can't reject it as entirely untrue.Timeline


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Frank Sinatra: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)
Nevertheless (I'm in Love With You)
Frank Sinatra (vocals)
The Best of the Columbia Years (1943-1952): The Complete Recordings (Sony)
Frank Sinatra (vocals),
with an orchestra featuring Billy Butterfield on trumpet.
Arranged by George Siravo and conducted by Axel Stordahl.
Recorded: October 9, 1950
Rating: 98/100 (learn more)
Most of Sinatra's sides for Columbia are notable for their dramatic string arrangements and double-thick romantic mood. On this track, Sinatra's voice is relaxed and at its peak during this period. Listen as he takes vocal risks that resolve beautifully. Billy Butterfield plays trumpet behind Sinatra, making this side an early example of the singer-and-wandering-horn formula that would become so successful in the 1950s. Listen to the 'outro' where Butterfield and Sinatra seem to complete each other's musical thoughts.
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Believing that I was the best person to teach my children sex education, I often pondered how to approach this topic with our school district. I was thrilled to find that New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom offered a letter "template" to use. I copied and pasted the letter to my word processor software, and personalized the letter, including a cover letter that thanked my local school district in Hamilton County for their commitment to the well-being of my children. I hand-delivered my letter, making sure that the letter was received in the spirit it was intended, and was not perceived as a criticism of my school district.
The "Health Class Opt Out Letter" is authored by Pacific Justice Institute, and was published in the September Edition of Freedom's Alert. If the letter template link does not work, go to the Pacific Justice Institue Website, click on "Resources". A drop down box will offer you several choices; choose "Opt Out Forms". To access the forms, I registered, and immediately had access to the "student exemption" letter. The letter includes things like excluding your child from sexual education and AIDS/HIV prevention instruction, as well as DVD's, presentations, films, books, etc. In my letter, I also included movies and books that I found objectionable, requesting that the school give me notice so that I was able to help them find appropriate alternatives.
I have the fortune of being in a school district that is easy to work with, and either the school nurse or the teacher calls or emails me, and gets my approval for reading material, and discusses with me what material will be discussed in a health class, giving me the option of removing my children from discussions that go against our beliefs, or that I find objectionable.


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The commute on Friday for some Parkites, perhaps even more than on a typical day, will rely on pedal power.
The day will be celebrated as Bike to Work and School Day in the city, and organizers hope people will be encouraged to ride bicycles to their jobs that day instead of commuting in vehicles.
Bike to Work and School day will be celebrated during an event running from 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Olympic Welcome Plaza at the intersection of Park Avenue and Kearns Boulevard. Squatters Roadhouse Grill, steps from the Olympic Welcome Plaza, will provide a free light breakfast to the first 50 riders at the plaza, the event organizers said. Mountain Trails Foundation, a not-for-profit organization heavily involved in bicycling issues, will provide bike bells.
Students, meanwhile, plan to ride to school from three gathering spots. The Park City Police Department will escort them to the schools. The gathering spots are at the Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center, the Aspen Villas apartment complex and the pocket park at the intersection of Sidewinder Drive and Comstock Drive.
The riders will leave the gathering spots at 7:45 a.m. Police officers will talk to the youngsters and their parents about bicycle safety. A giveaway with goodies from Mountain Trails Foundation and the Police Department is planned at McPolin Elementary School. A bicycle rodeo is also scheduled and two inspection stations for bicycles will be set up at the school.
Each of the Park City-area elementary schools will celebrate the day with some sort of event, the organizers said.
Charlie Sturgis, the executive director of Mountain Trails Foundation, said he hopes upward of 60 people attend the event at the Olympic Welcome Plaza. He said Park City is a bicycle-friendly place, mentioning trails, bicycle lanes and other upgrades meant for bicyclists and pedestrians.
"It's easy to leave your car at home," Sturgis said, adding that he would like more students to participate on Friday than have in the past.
According to a League of American Bicyclists spreadsheet based on census data, there were 9,400 bicyclist commuters in Utah in 2011, a little less than 1 percent of the state's commuters. Nearly three-quarters of the bicyclist commuters were male, the advocacy group's spreadsheet indicates.
Sturgis said it has snowed on Bike to Work and School Day in past years. That is not expected to be the case this year.
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Help SRAM Communicate their Stance on the Electronic-Shifting Trend
Submitted by David on
From Jan 2011
SRAM is currently work with local company Victors and Spoils to help communicate their stance on electronic shifting. Here are the project details:
Project Details
Target: The bike industry. The bike lover. The Culture of Mechanical.
Objective: Create a groundswell against electronic shifting by focusing on the purity and simplicity of mechanical shifting.
Deadline: Project Ends In 7 Days from today (1/27/2011)
3 Winners will be awarded a $5,000 carbon roadbike with SRAM Red components.
SRAM website: http://sram.com
The Assignment:
SRAM wants your ideas on how to position against electronic shifting in the consciousness of the cycling enthusiast.
The Situation:
A couple years ago, Shimano finally cracked an electronic-shifting offering for Dura-Ace - their top road group. Calling it "Di2," this battery-powered, push-button shifting solution utilized mostly standard Dura-Ace componentry, but added all necessary auxillary power and servo functionality to produce an electronically activated, front and rear shifting component group that first became adopted by top pros, and has now become Shimano's top-tier road component offering. Naysayers have been squelched, due to Di2's proven performance and reliability on ProTour Shimano teams and adoption by professional racers/hardcore enthusiasts/bike builders. Di2 has taken the myth and hope of electronic shifting from the yesteryear's failed attempts and made it real, putting it smack into the spotlight as a dreambike component group. On top of that, it simplifies initial install and self-regulates to help avoid return trips to a mechanic. Though these features come at a high price and add some extra weight (battery), their "set-up and forget" and "ease of use" benefits are also new to drive train products.
So why doesn't SRAM have an electronic group? Is SRAM going to jump in? Bike geeks and the bike industry at large all want to know. And it's time SRAM responded.
SRAM has not jumped into the electronic-shifting game because SRAM believes the bicycle is a pure, leg and lung-powered expression of utter simplicity and grace. And using a battery to power an essential part of the experience just isn't right. Or necessary. Especially because the real performance benefits of electronic shifting really don't exist. A rider still has to think about shifting and press on something. The only difference with electronic is you press a button instead of a shift-lever. It takes the same energy and thought. Furthermore, electronic shifting is so specialized and boutique that if you break it, you can't always get service or replacement. Instead of adding benefit, all it really adds is a layer between you and the bicycle. An insulated, muffling, experience-robbing layer of "Rolls-Royce automatic cushiness" – when the essence of cycling has always been about the "Culture of Mechanical" – AKA the raw, tactile connection of the human animal to a beautiful, efficient, analog machine. So in short, SRAM believes its energy can be better spent in refining and moving forward simplicity and purity. Which is mechanical shifting. And SRAM believes the public's energy – and money – is better spent in mechanical as well. Leaving room in the budget for true performance upgrades such as frame choices, wheels, tires, etc.
The Opportunity:
Create a groundswell against electronic shifting by focusing on the purity and simplicity of mechanical shifting. In the process, SRAM can take the higher ground and position Di2 for what it is: Glitzy, geeky, wimpy and free of REAL benefits. Show the world that SRAM is being smart and they should be too. Write ads. Think up web films. Think up stunts and events. Promotions, whatever. Consider using SRAM's athletes. Consider leveraging SRAM's history of simplicity. Craft SRAM's response.
The Target:
The bike industry. The bike lover. The Culture of Mechanical.
The Tone:
Smart. Confident. Simple. Thought-provoking. Positive. Not sour grapes.
The Mandatories:
You're talking to an ultra niche: bike geeks. So you have to be a bike geek yourself. Be pro. Proofread. Don't waste V&S' or SRAM's time with ideas that are fiscally irresponsible. Write up your ideas with a succinct, spot-on title. Be brief. Don't oversell. Be clever. Original. Invent stuff that would be press-release worthy. Your ideas should be globally translatable.
Some Reference:
The Culture of Mechanical Shifting
The Culture of Electro Servo Shifting
Tech Predictions for 2011
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Di2 vs. Red
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I'm curious if SRAM is taking a stand for good on this issue. While SRAM has been taking market share so fast Shimano's head is spinning, the reverse could quickly be the case if Di2 hit the same price point as RED. I don't know what rider that has ridden both that would choose Red over Di2 if price were no object
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
They sounds as desperate as Alanis Morrisette on that one song back in the 90s
Are you friggin kidding me?
Submitted by Mike (not verified) on
What a load of crap? Just because they can't make electronic shifting work, they spew this. Well for that matter, why don't we all ride steel bike with downtube friction shifters with 5-speed rear deraileurs? Or for that matter, a two speed rear wheel that we have to stop, pull out the wheel and flip it around to the other sprocket. And don't forget wood soled shoes with leather uppers and a cleat nailed to the bottom of it to put into toe cliped pedals.
Or maybe keep trying to make things better and advance technology. One or the other.
Points: 21
Submitted by Evert (not verified) on
For a company built on marketing savvy, this is pretty shocking in its desperation.
Mechanical systems still have their place and budgets, but Shimano's electronic has proven to be pretty damn good. Have yet to hear someone who has actaully ridden it for a while who doesn't appreciate it. Even old school Campy is joining the party!
SRAM attempting to actively discredit totally viable technology AND soliciting outside assistanace to help them do it is pathetic and shameful. I was actually looking forward to riding their eventual electronic, but might be waiting a while!
I think this is actually too
Submitted by Evert (not verified) on
I think this is actually too lame to be true.
Points: 9
Submitted by Tony U (not verified) on
I doubt SRAM will exist in 5 years. All those that have tried it have now moved back to Durace or Campag.
Points: 10
Shimano is very ugly and
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Shimano is very ugly and Campagnolo is very unreliable. I doubt if they still exist in 5 years because SRAM is much better and lighter.
Points: 18
I always by my components
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I always by my components bases on aesthetics. Doesn't evveryone?
Points: 21
Campy - un-reliable? You must
Submitted by Andy K (not verified) on
Campy - un-reliable? You must be confused!
Points: -3
plain wrong
Submitted by Dan Schmatz (not verified) on
I can ride whatever I want and choose SRAM. With the exception of 2007 I have been on sram since 2006 and plan to stay on it.
Points: 0


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Carol is down 77 lbs in less than four months!
Tell us about yourself and the events that led up to making the commitment to get your health back.
My name is Carol and I'm almost 59-years-old; mother to five, and grandmother to three. I had been a yo-yo dieter for most of my adult life. I would lose 30 lbs and then soon after gain more back. Food was always a comfort and escape for me. I didn't need to be hungry to eat as long as the food was tasty.
Last summer I had reached a point where being on my feet for more than an hour meant lots of pain and discomfort for the rest of the day and into the next. My skin felt bruised when touched. I had to plan activities around how much walking was involved, and I was becoming more and more homebound.
How did you learn about nutritarian eating?
Emily Boller lives in my hometown and I was inspired by her transformation; however, I thought nutritarian eating would be too hard for me. In July, I read Eat to Live and believed it was the answer to my health problems. I finally got desperate enough to attend a library talk that Emily facilitated, which motivated me to make the commitment to change. Soon afterwards I joined the member center of drfuhrman.com and read Eat for Health. That book set taught me more valuable information about reversing disease through excellent nutrition and being in control of my health destiny.
The rest is history . . . . on July 22, 2009 I weighed 345 lbs and my waist was 55". Now, less than four months later, November 15, 2009, I weigh 268 lbs with a 48"waist. That's a loss of 77 lbs so far!
How do you feel now?
First of all, the weight is coming off easily! I feel better now than I have in years. Being on my feet is no longer a problem, and it doesn't hurt to be touched anymore. I sleep better and have lots more energy.
Food always meant comfort to me. Whether I was hungry or not, I'd eat a lot. Now I eat only when hungry, and I've discovered how enjoyable natural foods can taste. I enjoy life again because food no longer controls me.
Success tips you'd like to share with others in the journey to health?
- I purchase bags of dried beans and make a large pot of bean or vegetable soup on the weekend to last the next week.
- I buy lots of frozen vegetables and fruits to have on hand.
- I make smoothies and great tasting salads.
- I don't let eating away from home worry me like it used to when I was yo-yo dieting. I make wise choices; no longer feeling defeated like I did for years.
Is there a final thought that you would like to share with anyone who is discouraged or has given up hope?
Just do it!
Start however you can. It may sound overwhelming at the beginning, but in all reality, nutritarian eating is the easiest way to lose weight and feel great at the same time. It will change your life!
Congratulations Carol! We are cheering for you as you continue on the journey of getting your health back!


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Cubesats could be used for scientific missions (microgravity, biomedical, component testing, amateur radio) or personal (burial, photography). Users could buy the bare-bones structure, or satellites equipped with computer, communications, and the power systems to meet mission requirements.
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Grave Forsaken - Beside the River of Blood (Rowe Productions) 2006
1. "The Calling"
Hailing from Perth, Australia, Grave Forsaken have a lot in common with fellow Australian metal exports Mortification. Not only are Grave Forsaken on Steve Rowe's (Mortification) label Rowe Productions, they also have a lot in common musically with modern Mortification. Grave Forsaken are pursuing a traditional heavy metal direction with some thrash overtones. There were times while listening to this CD for the first time that I had to check the liner notes to see if it was Steve Rowe singing. Not only is the tone very similar, but even the enunciation of certain words are similar. The vocal duties are shared by a couple different members, yet their two members styles are not so different that I would have noticed had I not read the liner notes. For instance, the vocals used in "Play It Loud" and "Celebrity Judge And The Sinners Part I " vary from thrashy growls to a mid-range shout, not unlike you might hear on Mortification's "Blood World" or "Post Momentary Affliction." Other tracks like "The Calling" or "Death on the Cross" remind me vocally of some of the more recent Mortification releases. Also like Mortification, Grave Forsaken lyrics are very openly Christian in nature. Mortification have been accused of writing cheesy lyrics over the years, but they have never backed down from presenting a clear Christian message. For that they have gained my respect. Grave Forsaken have taken a similar lyrical stance. I found most of the songs to contain simple, memorable choruses. Only having heard this CD twice I can already sing the chorus to "Death On the Cross". "Death, death, death on the cross, Christ he died for our sins, Death, death, death on the cross, salvation comes from him." Cheesy? Perhaps, but some metal fans would have it no other way, and I am sure that Grave Forsaken wouldn't either. Personally I find the lyrical approach refreshing, but I can see how it might be a bit of a turn-off to those who are not Christians. The music contained herein is mostly mid-paced with some occasional fast parts. The songs are simple, yet have some cool guitar riffs. I wouldn't have minded having heard a few more fast paced songs, and perhaps some steady double bass here and there as well. The band incorporates some nice melodic guitar solos as well, however, I would have liked to have heard some more speedy guitar licks, not unlike you might hear from Testament or Exodus. I am quite sure that some people will take all the references to Mortification in this review to mean something negative. However, this is simply not the case. I think that Grave Forsaken proudly wear their influences on their sleeve. "Beside the River of Blood" is a good Christian heavy metal CD that will most certainly appeal to fans of traditional heavy metal and mid-paced thrash metal.
Grave Forsaken - Destined for Ascension (Rowe Productions) 2008
1. "Warriors Of Light"
Australia's Grave Forsaken seem to be getting labeled a Mortification clone. I suppose when you are big Mortification fans, like the guys in Grave Forsaken, that is bound to come across in your music. Indeed, I myself thought the band's full length debut sounded quite a bit like Mortification. With their second full length CD, Grave Forsaken have continued to explore similar musical ground as their debut, but they also have gained a bit more of their own identity. Comparisons to Mortification can still be made. For instance "No Eye Has Seen" reminded me a bit of some of the material on Mortification's "Blood World", and in particular "Love Song". Steve Rowe of Mortification even makes two vocal cameo appearances on "Eternal Destiny" and the epic length "The Road to Damascus". However, Grave Forsaken are not a Mortification clone. They seem to have added a wide variety of influences on this one. The music itself incorporates elements of thrash metal, classic metal, doom, death metal and even some groove based riffing. The songs range from the very fast, to mid-tempo, to slow and doomy. It's actually hard to put Grave Forsaken into any one label. I've seen them labeled as thrash metal, but this will certainly bring thoughts of bands like Slayer, Kreator, Testament, Anthrax, etc. While there may be some of those influences mixed into songs like "Warriors of Light" and "Perish the Thought", Grave Forsaken don't really sound like any of those bands. Rather I think it's just easier to describe them as extreme heavy metal. They also incorporate a lot of melodic guitar solos. Some of the lead work is performed in actual lead breaks in the song, such as the break in the middle of "Perish the Thought" or at the end of "Eternal Destiny". At at other times the leads are being played underneath a verse or chorus.
One of the things I enjoy about this band is that all the members sing. On "Destined to Ascension" I actually started to connect the voices with the different members. Guitarist Elia Salmela has the most immediately recognizable vocal style, with his deep, menacing death metal growls. Vaughn Gregory has a more straight forward, thrash metal bark. He almost shouts out the lyrics with a punk-like attitude. It's actually these vocals that remind me of Steve Rowe's post death metal material. In "Celebrity Judge and the Sinners Part II" I had to check the liner notes to see if it actually was Steve Rowe singing the verses. Drummer Matt Skipworth vocals are slightly raspy and talked out, rather than sang. Personally I would have liked to have heard a bit more him actually sing in a more classic metal style with a bit more melody, aggression and confidence. Each song features usually one or two of the different members doing lead vocals. Album closer, "The Road to Damascus" features the entire band taking turns at lead vocals, along with Steve Rowe.
As with the band's debut, the band's lyrical approach reminds me of the heyday of the Christian metal scene in the late 80's and early 90's. While some may scoff at the "cheesiness" of this sort of lyrical approach, I appreciate the band's honesty and desire to share their faith. They aren't trying to hide anything or sneak in a heavily veiled message. For this I applaud them.
The production on "Destined for Ascension" seems to be a step above the debut, but still has that raw, underground sound. The guitars are heavy and crunchy, while the drums are clear and powerful. It sounds as if the drums may have been triggered as there are times when they sound a little digital, especially during some of the fills. Cranking this CD on several different CD players, it actually sounded best on my cheap stereo. When I pumped the music through my far more expensive car stereo, some of the recording seemed a little harsh, especially the cymbals. I have a suspicion that this harshness in the highs has more to do with the mastering than the actual mix itself. Still, this doesn't really hinder the music at all. I still found myself enjoying the disc. Grave Forsaken are an underground band and they have an underground sound, with all instruments clearly heard.
My favorite tracks are "Warriors of Light", "Perish the Thought" and "Destined for Ascension", with it's driving beat and squealing guitar work.
1. "No News… Ain't Good News" (6:16)
2. "Mother of Harlots" (3:33)
3. "This Day Forth" (3:50)
4. "Celebrity Judge and the Sinners, Part III "(5:19)
5. "Wasting Power" (4:06)
6. "Death Undone" (6:46)
7. "Holy Blood" (3:59)
8. "Affluenza" (7:11)
Australian exports Grave Forsaken just keep cranking out the tunes. On "This Day Forth" the band have progressed musically from their earlier material, offering less death metal influences and a whole lot more thrash metal influences. As well, the death metal vocals have been almost completely eliminated, save for a small portion of "Celebrity Judge and the Sinners, Part III ". Instead, much of the vocals are barked out with a punk like fury. While their earlier albums most certainly had a heavy Mortification influence, this newer album takes a cues from the many Bay Area bands. However, that is not to say that Grave Forsaken are jumping on the current retro-thrash bandwagon currently exploding out of California. Rather, they are beginning to find their own sound and steer away from wearing their influences on their sleeves. Sure, there are still some Mortification influences here and there, but you won't hear anyone accusing them of sounding like a clone of Morty either. At times I heard some influences from some of the more gutteral thrash bands like Sodom, Destruction, Whiplash and At War. Check out the Slayer-iffic opening riff of the title track, or the manic opening riff of "Wasting Power". Track number two, "Mother of Harlots" is a straight forward, machine gun, speed metal romp. The double bass assault from new drummer Dave Kilgallon (Mortification/Scourged Flesh), along with the speedy guitar riffs should send any self respecting thrash fan into instant fits of head banging mania. Ok, perhaps that's a bit corny, but it indeed does describe the sound of some of the music contained herein. Grave Forsaken are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the underground metal scene. As with any underground band who are doing everything on their own, there is room for improvements. However, with each new release Grave Forsaken continue to improve production, their songwriting and their skills as musicians. With the next release I am expecting one lethal onslaught of pure thrash metal.
Grave Forsaken - Fight To The Death (Soundmass) 2010
Grave Forsaken - Reap What You Sow (Soundmass) 2012
Lyrically, the band explores social and personal issues through a Christian perspective. Their lyrics don't come off preachy or 'cheesy', but rather thought provoking. Though Grave Forsaken now sit comfortably in the neo-thrash genre, they haven't lost their identity. There's just something about their sound that is all their own, despite the other influences that are present. "Reap What You Sow" is Grave Forsaken's best yet.


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2014 - Carter Lake Road Race
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Registration opens for the Gebhardt Automotive Cycling Classic on January 1, 2014. Riders can register for $35 online at www.bethebeastracing.com. The Gebhardt Automotive Cycling Classic is the first race on the 2014 Colorado calendar. It is also the inaugural year for the race.
The course will start/finish by the South Shore Campground located at Carter Lake. There will be a one-mile out and back section from the circuit to the start/finish. After completing this one-mile section to the circuit, riders will race clockwise through wide-open, scenic, rolling terrain, with the main obstacle being the switchback climb to Carter Lake. The distance of the race will depend on what category the rider is racing in.
The race will have 9 categories: Senior men P-1-2, Senior men 3, Senior men 4, Master's men 45+ 1-2-3, Master's men 45+ 4, Senior men 5, Senior women P-1-2, Senior women 3, Senior woman 4. There will be prize money for both the men's and women's P-1-2 categories and merchandise prizes for all other categories.
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Great to see more road racing
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Great to see more road racing in Colorado!
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Ready for Carter Lake?
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Who is ready to road race???
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Updates to the course
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See the race website: www.bethebeastracing.com for the most current flyer. Look forward to seeing you on race day!
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Early Season Race!
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Great job putting on an early season race! Thank you!
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Any online results yet?
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Any online results yet?
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Results Link
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thanks 303
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Thanks 303 for having the race results posted before BRAC.
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Tuff luv
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What's up with the obsession over immediate online results? On my list of ten most important things a promoter/race director should do, same day online results ranks around 13th.
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What's your top 12?
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*You are paying BRAC $2.50 a race. This includes them uploading the results.
Luckily the promoter hired a timing company that uploaded the results to their website.
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As to what ARE my top 12, I'm
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As to what ARE my top 12, I'm sorry you didn't get it that I was just making a point that online results, especially same day, mean nothing to me. The race itself matters. Seeing the results online doesn't.
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more negativity on 303 cycling....thanks for putting that spin on things Randy
On a positive and much more important note, Saturday was a super fun day, organizers did a great job in kicking off the 2014 race season....quick online results and all.
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The spin started with Aaron's
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The spin started with Aaron's thinly veiled criticism of BRAC over results posting. I hope he knows that BRAC can't post them until the promoter provides them. I hope you can agree, we can do without all the BRAC bashing over silly sh...
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Well, BRAC can post them just
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Well, BRAC can post them just as fast. The officials at the race are the first to know that final results of any race here in CO. They just happen to be BRAC members and some sort of sub contractors of BRAC/Race Promoter as well. The information gets around fast. Guess the hang up is the BRAC webmaster working on the weekend.
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Sure, the officials have the
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Sure, the officials have the results. Do you think they have them in a format that can be uploaded immediately, or is some massaging of data required? Just curious, how was your life affected in any meaningful way by not seeing the results on BRAC same day?
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Thanks for the input Randy
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You're right - I should not have posted in that negative manner. A simple thanks to 303 would have been better. It truly was an awesome early season race. I am still obsessed with same day results but will seek professional help for that.
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You know that you were also
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You know that you were also able to get a printout of your result right at the race, right? No waiting required.
Great event by the way, dodged the weather bullet!!!....................
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Tim, I think most of the
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Tim, I think most of the complaints about not seeing results online quickly are not about whether the racer has his/her result, but rather whether they can share their results with friends/coworkers. "Hey, look... I got 32nd!"
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yeah, like that nozzle last
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yeah, like that nozzle last year who commented that he wanted online results so he'd have something to show for all his hard work, as if his race didn't happen if he couldn't prove he finished it. Poor baby wanted validation.
The Rock
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As someone who organizes both
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As someone who organizes both free and paid races, you'd be shocked at how many people feel the same way as the "nozzle" you mentioned. The first time I had one of those emails, me and my co-director thought it was a joke and responded with a lighthearted email. He wasn't joking.
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Why is everyone such a whiny little c*nt on this site?! Man up and ride instead of wasting your lives away complaining. christ
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Nailed it!
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Nailed it!
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Well said.
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Well said.
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sewing circle
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Why is everyone such a whiny little c*nt on THE INTERNET?!
I fixed it for you.
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I know how to make 303 better
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In 2007, I began requiring students to blog their assignments in my introductory mass communications course. At the time, it sounded cutting edge, even for 2007. Over the last six years, I've continued this online publishing expectation for my students. When you teach in journalism and communications, having students publish class material to a blog is a no-brainer. If they desire employment in a "creative" field, they should get started now.
During my personal branding January term course, Derek Mabie of Evolve Digital Labs spoke with my students about the importance of creating content. He made a key point that stuck with me. I'm paraphrasing here–but it was something to the effect of, "I think we're past the point where simply having a blog is enough to establish a personal brand online."
He's right. Once upon a time, it was enough to have a presence in that space. Now, with the ease of publishing tools available, anyone can create a blog. Forcing my students to "have a blog" is not so impressive anymore.
The message I'm hearing in this age of "content strategy" is–no matter what your field– to stand out, you have to prove yourself by generating compelling, useful content. You have to know your audience, build a community. Mabie followed up that thought with his most Tweetable nugget of the day, "Build proof, not a resume."
So here we are in 2013. I still require students to blog. Only now I've added in Tumblr and Twitter.
As I begin a new semester, I have an expectation that students who intend to enter creative fields are taking advantage of the tools available to them online to be creative.
You want to make movies? Make movies! You want to be a journalist? Start writing and curating content from industry thought leaders! Interested in digital strategy? What are you waiting for?
Sadly, I find too often students are waiting for someone to give them permission to create content. Maybe it's laziness. Maybe it's a lack of curiosity. Maybe it's their cozy Facebook world sucking the life out of them. Or–MAYBE–(fingers crossed) they just need someone to open the door.
Let me sum this up as best I can from my vantage point:
- The barriers to entry into creative fields are gone.
- You have no excuses for not creating authentic content.
- By not creating content with the free tools available, you are communicating two things to people you hope to impress: laziness and a lack of curiosity. Don't communicate that. Be a rock star.
- The world is your canvas, paint now. Channel your inner artist. Connect dots.
- Expose yourself to the thought leaders in your chosen field. Know the players. Sit at their Twitter tables and eavesdrop on their conversations.
- Be a sponge. Listen and absorb. Escape the filter bubble. You will meet interesting people outside of Facebook.
- Don't know what you want to create? Magical things happen when you pick up the paintbrush. You may find creating something is a transformative process.
In the end, if you find you have no desire whatsoever to add to the world or to tell a story…
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BEREA – The right side of the offensive line was unrecognizable Tuesday during two-a-day practices.
The top four linemen were absent, leaving journeyman backups Billy Yates and Scott Kooistra with the starters at right guard and right tackle.
Veteran Floyd Womack will miss the rest of the preseason with a knee injury, coach Eric Mangini announced. Rookie guard Shawn Lauvao has been excused for the rest of the week for personal reasons. And tackles Tony Pashos (shoulder) and John St. Clair (undisclosed) are recovering from minor injuries.
Womack and Lauvao are competing for the starting right guard spot, while Pashos, St. Clair and Womack are candidates at right tackle.
Womack, 31, left practice at the end of last week and didn't play Saturday night in Green Bay. He likely underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean out loose cartilage, and Mangini said he'll be re-evaluated closer to the season. He started nine games for the Browns last year.
"It's just some knee issues that he has had," Mangini said.
Lauvao, a third-round pick, took Womack's spot at right guard against the Packers and played well. Mangini wouldn't get into details about the personal issue and sounded as if Lauvao would miss the game Saturday against the Rams.
"It really is a personal issue like we all have in our lives," Mangini said. "There is nothing physically wrong with him or anything like that.
"I expect him back and I think he did a really, really good job for his first opportunity against a high level of competition being thrust into the starting lineup. That's not easy to do."
St. Clair is expected back to practice Thursday, and Pashos this week or next.
"You have just got to keep pushing forward," Mangini said. "You don't know where (the injury bug is) going to hit, how it's going to hit and what levels it's going to hit. You know it's going to happen, you have just got to build enough flexibility so when things do happen, you can continue to move the team forward."
Pat Murray also received playing time on the right side Tuesday.
Quarterback Jake Delhomme isn't getting carried away with his touchdown drive against the Packers.
"It's an exhibition game, but it was a good drive," he said. "It sure beats the heck out of going three and out, three and out, three and out. We started fast and that's what we wanted to do."
Delhomme is coming off an 18-interception season with the Carolina Panthers, so the solid Browns debut was nice. But he said his renewed confidence comes from a change of scenery.
"I think the biggest thing for me is starting over in a new place," he said. "I think I really tried to take the world on my shoulders last year and that didn't do anybody any good.
"But starting over at a new place has really helped. I keep saying it over and over, it's been fresh, it's been fun. That's what makes it so enjoyable for me."
Delhomme acknowledged he wouldn't feel the same if he were still playing in Carolina, where he spent 2003-09.
"I'd probably have to put on a good face, but deep down inside I would still be trying to be perfect," he said.
Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy returned to practice after missing a day with a sore thumb, which hit a helmet during Saturday's game. Mangini said McCoy's expected to play against the Rams.
** Running back Peyton Hillis returned after leaving Monday's practice early. Running back James Davis missed both sessions Tuesday, working on the stationary bike.
** Receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (hamstring), cornerback Brandon McDonald (calf) and linebacker David Bowens (knee) didn't practice.
Bowens served as a coach last week while linebackers coach Matt Eberflus missed time with an illness. He worked inside with the trainers Tuesday with Eberflus back.
Reserve cornerback/special teamer Gerard Lawson pleaded no contest to DUI after a hit-skip accident Aug. 8 in Cleveland's Warehouse District. Three other charges were dropped.
He was sentenced to a year of probation and community service and had his license suspended for six months. He was given a $500 fine.
Lawson left the morning practice early to attend court.
Linebacker Titus Brown ran a punishment lap after starting a scuffle with running back Chris Jennings by pushing him over the pile late. Defensive lineman Swanson Miller got into the action, and someone threw a punch.
** Delhomme overthrew Chansi Stuckey on a slant and was intercepted by Sheldon Brown to end a two-minute drill.
** Seneca Wallace led a successful two-minute drill that ended with a winning 44-yard field goal by Phil Dawson. The big play on the drive was a long pass interference penalty on cornerback Chris Chancellor, who was beaten by rookie receiver Carlton Mitchell.
Chancellor saw some time with the first-team defense as a nickelback.
Mangini said the NFL's decision to move the umpire from the middle of the field to behind the line of scrimmage is good for safety reasons. He isn't sure how it will affect penalty calls.
** Injured linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (pectoral) misses practice. He watched parts of the morning session through a window and from a cart inside the fieldhouse.
** The family of reserve quarterback Brett Ratliff was decked out in No. 5 jerseys to watch practice. Daughter Elle's jersey said "Miss Ratty" and son Johnny's said "Lil' Ratty." Ratliff's nickname is Ratty.
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Ospelt, C; Brentano, F; Rengel, Y; Stanczyk, J; Kolling, C; Tak, P P; Gay, S; Gay, R E; Kyburz, D (2008). Overexpression of toll-like receptors 3 and 4 in synovial tissue from patients with early rheumatoid arthritis: Toll-like receptor expression in early and longstanding arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 58(12):3684-3692.
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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the expression, regulation, and biologic relevance of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) 1-10 in synovial and skin fibroblasts and to determine the expression levels of TLRs 2, 3, and 4 in synovial tissues from patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), longstanding RA, and osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Expression of TLRs 1-10 in RA synovial fibroblasts (RASFs), OASFs, and skin fibroblasts was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Fibroblasts were stimulated with tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta), bacterial lipopeptide, poly(I-C), lipopolysaccharide, and flagellin. Production of IL-6 was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and induction of TLRs 2-5, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 3 and 13 messenger RNA by real-time PCR. Expression of TLRs 2-4 in synovial tissues was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: Synovial fibroblasts expressed TLRs 1-6, but not TLRs 7-10. Among the expressed TLRs, TLR-3 and TLR-4 were the most abundant in synovial fibroblasts, and stimulation of synovial fibroblasts with the TLR-3 ligand poly(I-C) led to the most pronounced increase in IL-6, MMP-3, and MMP-13. In contrast, skin fibroblasts did not up-regulate MMP-3 or MMP-13 after stimulation with any of the tested stimuli. In synovial tissues from patients with early RA, TLR-3 and TLR-4 were highly expressed and were comparable to the levels of patients with longstanding RA. These expression levels were elevated as compared with those in OA. CONCLUSION: Our findings of high expression of TLRs, particularly TLRs 3 and 4, at an early stage of RA and the reactivity of synovial fibroblasts in vitro to TLR ligands suggest that TLR signaling pathways resulting in persistent inflammation and joint destruction are activated early in the disease process.
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Many background screening companies (including ours) love to brag about speedy turn-around-times. And why not? After all, that is one of the top concerns of Human Resource Professionals and recruiters that must often hold positions in limbo waiting for the results of the background check. Screening companies throw around terms like "Same Day", "24 Hours" and most of all "INSTANT!" But is an instant background check realistic? Or does speed sacrifice the safeguards of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and thus put the employer and the applicant at risk?
We've created a straight forward ,and practical, chart of what employers can expect from a reputable background screening company in terms of Average Turn Around Times vs Best Case Scenario Turn Around Times vs Consumer Beware. ("Consumer Beware" meaning unrealistic in terms of completing an authentic search the majority of the time within the timeframe shown.)
How can companies state they offer instant search results when it's not always possible?
There are a couple of ways a company can make the claim to have search results that are faster than possible...
1. The fine print says otherwise: You may see the big bold words stating that a search offers instant results (for example, a county criminal record search) but the fine print states that instant results are only available in counties that offer fully electronic access. In which case, instant results may actually occur 35% of the time and take longer 65% of the time.
2. The search being conducted isn't what you're expecting: In this situation, liability comes into play. If you select a screening service that promotes (for example) "instant statewide criminal record searches in all 50 states", chances are they are simply using a nationwide criminal record database and filtering out the results of the states not selected for the search. This is a common practice and a dangerous method of conducting a criminal record search because the client likely believes they are receiving full coverage of every state searched. Nationwide databases do not cover every jurisdiction in every (or any) state. There are many gaps in criminal record coverage which is why nationwide criminal record searches are best used along with county criminal record searches to fill in the gaps based on residence history and to verify records found.
3.They go through the motions but don't produce results: Employment and professional reference verifications are an important source of information on a candidate. These types of verifications require direct contact with an individual most of the time. A company that guarantees results same day or in a 24 hour period is going to have a very low rate of success as you obviously can't force people to respond to an inquiry on your terms. Realistically, it will take two to three business days to achieve an 80 to 90 percent success rate of gathering responses when real people must return correspondence. Trying to force responses with cookie cutter emails and offshore call centers will reduce your rate of completion drastically. Often to 40% or less. These "big box" methods can be disruptive and annoying to the references as well leaving a bad impression of your company. The best responses are obtained by a phone call from a professional representative followed by a personalized email that references the previous call.
How do I find out if the company I'm using is conducting searches that best serve our needs?
Ask questions! At your request, your screening company should provide you a very detailed description of what types of searches they are providing. "Statewide Criminal Record Search", or "Nationwide Criminal Record Search" are not descriptions, they are categories or product names. For example, we provide our clients a detailed excel spreadsheet, or a 102 page PDF, which outlines every jurisdiction included in our product called "Nationwide Criminal Record Search". We also include a description of what each jurisdiction releases, and exactly how often the records from each jurisdiction are updated. In terms of reference verifications you can ask for a summary of the company's practices that include...
- Are the references contacted by in-house staff or an offshore call center?
- How often are references contacted and by what methods?
- How many attempts are made to contact a reference before the search is returned as "Unable to Complete"?
- Do you contact the applicant if the reference or employment verification is lacking necessary information?
- What is your procedure if a referral is unreachable or refuses to provide information?
Remember, you are the client and you have a right to know what you are paying for. Any background screening company that declines, or even hesitates, to provide details on criminal record sources, verification policies or the specifics on any other search type should raise a red flag for your company. There are many good screening companies out there. Ask the right questions in the beginning and you won't need to worry about getting exactly what you're paying for.
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Speed is a nice benefit to have in your background screening process and some searches can be lightning fast. If speed is your top priority however, you're going to get short changed on quality and safety. Shortcuts rarely produce benefits in life and such is true in the background screening industry. Certain searches REQUIRE research by human eyes and REQUIRE cooperation from third parties. Understanding the time required for real results will prevent you from sacrificing diligence for speed.
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Activists: Think Twice Before Buying The Christmas Ham
In the first installment of the Tell Me More conscientious holiday shopping series, host Michel Martin explores the "ethical omnivore" movement, which encourages food consumers to patronize smaller-scale farming and old-fashioned methods that proponents say are kinder to animals and better for the environment.
But with "certified humane" turkeys costing upwards of $200, some say such ethical considerations are too taxing on the wallet. A panel of ethical omnivores, including two meat producers, tell why its worth the consideration.
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|Conventional nested and TaqMan reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays for the detection of avian pneumovirus (APV) were evaluated and compared with virus isolation (VI) for sensitivity and specificity. Respiratory tissues and tracheal swabs were collected from experimentally inoculated turkeys between 1 and 21 days postinoculation (DPI) and tested by all detection methods. APV was detected by both RT-PCR procedures as early as 1 and as late as 17 DPI whereas the virus was isolated only between 3 and 7 DPI. Pooled tracheal swab supernatants and dry swabs were excellent specimens for the detection of APV between 3 and 8 DPI. Turbinate and sinus specimens were the most productive samples over the entire collection period. Both RT-PCR assays were rapid and more sensitive than VI for the detection of APV in tissue and swab specimens from infected turkeys. RT-PCR allows for the rapid detection of APV from a variety of respiratory tissues as well as from dry swabs and tracheal swab supernatants. Antibodies to APV was detected in 50% of the sampled APV-inoculated birds at 8 and 9 DPI by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Early seroconversion (8-10 DPI) allows antibody detection to be used as a screening tool for APV. Rapid and sensitive detection methods are needed for APV, a highly contagious disease affecting USA poultry.
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Welcome to part three of our Vape Pen 101 series. Now that you know how to get started and how to load your new pen with wax or marijuana, it's time to learn how to clean and maintain your pen.
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Please, Less Kool-Aid … Tuesday Cup O'Chiefs
It's been a remarkable turnaround in just a few months for the Kansas City Chiefs. There seems to have been a seismic shift in outlook for the franchise and the 2010 season.
Suddenly, the team coming off a 4-12 season, a club that has won 10 games in the last three seasons – the worst three-year stretch in franchise history – is now being talked about in terms of winning eight, nine, even 10 games.
The drinkers of "The Chiefs Are Really Improved Kool-Aid" say in year two of Pioli/Haley that the fortunes of the Hunt Family franchise have finally turned back to contender, back where the organization was for so many of the years between 1989 and 2006.
The glass is not just half-full these days among some fans, TV hairdos and sports talk yakkers. It's overflowing. They have completely bought in to the new trio managing the team, that group includes chairman Clark Hunt who got this whole messy rebuilding started when he pulled the chain a year early on Carl Peterson.
Quite naturally it's the time of year when all fans of all NFL teams hold hope that their favorite club can turn things around; that they can go from contender to champion, from pretender to contender or from bottom of the barrel to pretender status. That kind of enthusiasm is normal at this time of the year.
But let's inject some reality here and let me ask these questions – just what have Pioli and Haley accomplished since they walked in the door in January-February 2009? Just how are the Chiefs a significantly better team, or a better organization? To win 10 games, they would have to be quite a bit improved from the teams that lost 38 of the last 48 games.
Right now, some two days away from the first practice of 2010 training camp the Chiefs are not significantly better than they were at the end of the 2008 season. Line up the best players on the current roster and almost all of them were in house when Pioli/Haley walked in the door – Jamaal Charles, Brandon Flowers, Branden Albert, Tamba Hali, Dwayne Bowe, Dustin Colquitt, Brian Waters and Brandon Carr. Almost all of those players were products of the drafts staged by Peterson, Herm Edwards and Bill Kuharich, all now banished from the building. Some have developed into more consistent performers. Others have not.
What significant talent has been added to that core? Mike Vrabel, Thomas Jones, Ryan Lilja – all nice NFL players, but all except Lilja are 30 or older and on the back end of their careers. As we saw last year with Mike Goff and Bobby Engram, those types of players can hit the wall suddenly and they become older bodies taking up a roster spot.
Leonard Pope, Chris Chambers, Ryan O'Callaghan, Corey Mays, Jerheme Urban – all are serviceable players, but none has brought an infusion of great talent to the team. With the exception of K Ryan Succop, the '09 class in the NFL Draft has been a non-starter. I'm not about to throw that group out after just 16 games, but just who among them showed enough to convince us they can be big-time contributors this season?
And there's QB Matt Cassel. Is he a talented NFL quarterback? Yes. Is he good enough to lead an offense and a team to victories and trips to the post-season? We don't know that yet. Last year, his play was a marginal improvement over the production of Tyler Thigpen in the 2008 season; in fact Thigpen's numbers were better in average per attempt, TD passes, interceptions, long pass play and passer rating. With his pedigree and his contract, Cassel must produce and it must come now. (More on Cassel coming on Thursday.)
It seems that the current optimism among many fans and media types is built on three foundations: 1.) Peterson is gone so all is right with the world because he screwed everything up, 2.) the additions of Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel give the Chiefs their best group of coordinators in many seasons, and 3.) the 2010 class from the NFL Draft is going to be immediate contributors. Oh and there's another reason: 4.) Arrowhead Stadium has had a face lift and that has to help the team in the coming season.
Let's toss out No. 1 and 4 because they have far more to do with perception than reality. Two coaches and seven players are supposedly going to push the Chiefs back into the hunt for a spot in the playoffs.
Weis and Crennel are certainly upgrades over what the Chiefs had last year in those positions – Haley and Clancy Pendergast. But is Weis an upgrade over Chan Gailey, the man that Haley fired just 10 days before the regular season opener last year? That's a disputable point, while Gailey may not have as many Super Bowl rings in his drawer as Weis, he's has a career record directing productive offenses that is among the best in the game. That's why the Buffalo Bills hired him to be their head coach. Haley did not fire him because he wasn't any good; he sent him home because they couldn't agree on an offensive approach.
Nobody ever quite figured out what Pendergast was doing with the Chiefs defense last year, especially those guys that were on the field. Crennel brings a "been-there, done that" defensive presence that is without a doubt an upgrade from '09 and even '08 with Gunther Cunningham. If Edwards had not been fired, it would have been interesting to see if Cunningham returned as defensive coordinator. There's no question the two men were operating on different pages. They tried to blend the cover two that was so much of Edwards' background with Cunningham's beliefs in attacking on defense. The Chiefs did not have a personality on defense and thus they got nothing done. The sense is that would have been different in '09, but we never got to see what might have happened.
Given a chance to fix the defense last year, the Chiefs didn't get it done again. Is Crennel the answer? He'd better be, because there hasn't been an infusion of talented and experienced players on that side of the ball to significantly lift the level of play.
Essentially the belief that the Chiefs are better and on the verge of becoming a contender comes down to the '10 draft and the additions of S Eric Berry, WR Dexter McCluster, CB Javier Arenas, TE Tony Moeaki, C/G Jon Asamoah, S Kendrick Lewis and LB Cameron Sheffield.
On paper, I agree with the optimism concerning the draft picks – I too think the Chiefs grabbed some talented players. However, nobody has ever won an NFL game on paper. Reality tells me this – with so many rookies having to step forward and make big contributions in their first taste of pro football, there are going to be disappointments. Asking a half-dozen rookies to come in and make the difference between four victories and eight is quite a tall order.
The trouble spots from last year's 4-12 team have not been adequately addressed. Maybe McCluster can elevate a very weak receiver position, but that's asking a lot from the young man. What's been done to improve the defense against the run? What has been done to improve the anemic pass rush? How does adding Lilja significantly improve an offensive line that struggled at times last year?
For this team to reach the heights that are being projected by the Kool-Aid drinkers there must be big improvements from within, by players returning to the team from last season. Guys like Niswanger, O'Callaghan, Albert, Bowe, Dorsey, Jackson, Studebaker, Belcher, Lokey and Gilberry have to improve productivity and consistency and do it at high levels.
Don't take this as an attempt to rain on the Chiefs 2010 parade. I realize some of this over-enthusiasm comes from fans tired of waiting. Those folks running around using the words 2010 playoffs in the same sentence with the 2010 Chiefs have lost perspective and patience and those remain two characteristics that every fan of the red and gold most possess in buckets.
Are the Chiefs better than they were at the end of the 2008 season? Maybe, maybe not. When Clark Hunt decided to sweep the decks clean, it signaled a major rebuilding job, after one had already started under Edwards. Coming into the situation Pioli/Haley needed time to return the Chiefs to contender status. They weren't going to be able to do it all in one or two years. That time is not now.
Thankfully, training camp is almost here and there will be less talking and more doing on the field where it counts. On Friday when practice starts, it's only Gatorade in the cups, not Kool-Aid.
He was one of the most reviled figures in professional football in the 1970s. Known as "The Assassin" Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum passed away on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. He was 61 years old. Tatum made his name during his 10-year career with big hits on receivers coming across the middle. It was his hit on Darryl Stingley in 1978 that left the New England wide receiver paralyzed and in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
Tatum finished up with one season in Houston (1980), where he had seven interceptions at the age of 32 years. Over his career, he finished with 37 interceptions, six of those coming against the Chiefs.
Here's a link to a good story about Tatum by a former Raiders beat writer. And, here's a You Tube file on Tatum and some of his biggest hits.
- BENGALS – signed WR Terrell Owens to a 1-year, $2 million contract, with another $2 million in possible incentives – bad boy wide receiver finally finds a home, the fifth team in his career; signed 3rd-round draft choice WR Jordan Shipley to a 4-year, $2,540,000 contract with a $756,000 signing bonus – an All-America receiver at Texas, he should help immediately as a return man in the kicking game; signed 4th-round draft choice LB Roddrick Muckelroy to a 4-year, $2,210,000 contract with $425,000 in a signing bonus – at Texas he was second-team All-Big 12 and the Longhorns leading tackler. Suffered broken hand in OTA sessions
- BRONCOS – signed 2nd-round draft choice OL Zane Beadles to a 4-year, $4,200,000 contract with $2.7 million in guaranteed money – a left tackle at Utah, he'll compete at left guard for playing time in Denver; released LB Bruce Davis and DL Chris Marinelli– Davis was former '08 draft choice of the Steelers and Marinelli an undrafted rookie out of Stanford.
- BUCCANEERS – signed 2nd-round draft choice WR Arrelious Benn to a 4-year, $3,950,000 contract with $2.85 million in guaranteed money – Illinois product should make his way right into the Tampa Bay starting lineup.
- CARDINALS – signed 4th-round draft choice OLB O'Brien Schofield to a 4-year, $2,650,000 contract with a $430,000 signing bonus – coming out of Wisconsin, he tore an ACL during a Senior Bowl practice and has been rehabbing ever since.
- DOLPHINS – signed K Dan Carpenter to a 3-year contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2013 season. His deal is now worth $6,675,000.
- EAGLES – agreed to terms with 2nd-round draft choice S Nate Allen on a 4-year contract, terms undisclosed – he'll get to training camp as the starter at one of Philadelphia's safety spots.
- PACKERS – restricted free agent S Atari Bigby signed the tender offer he received back in February and will report to training camp on time – it's a 1-year deal for $1,759,000.
- PATRIOTS – placedWR Wes Welker on the PUP list due to a knee injury. He can be activated at any time, but until then he cannot take part in practices.
- RAMS – signed 6th-round draft choice TE Fendi Onobun to a 4-year, $1,918,000 contract with a $128,821 signing bonus – former basketball player at the University of Arizona, he played one year of football at the University of Houston. Raw TE prospect with great athletic skills.
- RAVENS – placed 10 players on the physically unable to perform list – S Ed Reed (hip), LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (quad), NT Terrence Cody (failed conditioning test), CB Walt Harris (failed conditioning test), OT Oriel Cousins (throat), CB Lardarius Webb (knee), CB Fabian
Washington (knee), WR Rodelin Anthony (knee) and CB Prince Miller (undisclosed).
- TEXANS – 15-year veteran DB Aaron Glenn will announce his retirement on Wednesday, after signing a one-day contract with Houston; signed 4th-round draft choice TE Garrett Graham to a 4-year, $2,270,000 contract – the Wisconsin product faces a crowded TE field.
- VIKINGS – signed 4th-round draft choice DE Everson Griffen to a 4-year contract, terms undisclosed – out of Southern Cal, he was considered a first-round prospect until a sub-par senior season.
30 Responses to "Please, Less Kool-Aid … Tuesday Cup O'Chiefs"
July 28, 2010 - aPauled says:
Why are the Chiefs better in 2010 than 2008? If nothing else addition by subtraction. Gone are the lost on game day and take no responsibility all week coach Herm Edwards, lady's (watchout) man Larry Johnson, swinging gate RT Damion McIntosh, RG Adrian Jones, DL Tank and Turk, LB Pat Thomas. That team wasn't good and had no growth path. We were running a gimmick Offense and a mis-aligned Defense. The direction is now evident even though we are still several players away. These guys seem to have the right attitude and a desire to play hard. Lastly, the carryover of the big win in Denver last season is still pushing the optimism of what can be with this team.
July 28, 2010 - Michael says:
Bob's assessment is nothing that hasn't already been beaten to death on here over this off-season. I think we all know what has to happen this year for this team to really improve. I've heard some people getting a bit carried away. They say, hey this team might be able to go 7-9 or 8-8 and, wow, if you make that it's not that far off from 9-7 or 10-6, and next thing you know you're in the playoffs.
I'm not anywhere near ready to say anything like that. I'm optimistic, I like a lot of things I've seen so far, but I want to see how camp goes.
July 28, 2010 - Tenand6 says:
"Kool-aid" assumes someone has arrived at a decision based upon what they have been told. I have watched the 2009 games numerous times in the off season. There was noticeable improvement in the second half of the season. J. Charles was the hook for a brilliant play-caller—-Haley. Why do I say Haley is a brilliant play-caller? I watched the AZ Cardinals games when they went to the Super Bowl. This is why he says he will be working with Charlie Weis. Haley is a brilliant play-caller and he knows it.
On offense, I think the Chiefs will drop fewer passes this year. Call me crazy. I think the running game is solid— assuming Brian Waters is healthy and improved. If not, I assume he'll be replaced. The line will be at least as good as it was the second half of '09— that's not a leap. McCluster is what a play caller like Weis needs to keep a defense on its heels. I have seen tape of McCluster. I get it. TE is in better shape to start the season than last year.
Special teams had one weakness last year— a returner. Problem solved. Again, call me crazy, but I've seen Arenas and McCluster. Berry or Charles if there are injuries. Our Special Teams will be one of the better units in the NFL this year. That will help both offense and defense. We also have built the bottom of the roster and the talent improvement will also help Special Teams.
Defense is a real concern. Our secondary will be better and that is saying something. I've watched tape on Berry. By my eyes, Belcher and DJ will start and be an improvement over Mayes and Williams. Williams will be a good back up. I think the Chiefs should be on the hunt for another ILB. No guarantees of that, but I think they'll see some improvement from current players. The defensive line may only be marginally better. TJ worries me. I wonder if he'll end up playing some NT just to get more time out of him. I like Gilberry and Magee better than TJ right now and that's not a good sign. NT will be a problem again this year. We do have a better coordinator and E. Thomas is an upgrade.
The schedule is easier. I hope thousands of Chiefs fans drink the Kool-aid and show up at Arrowhead. A large crowd would help this young, improving team.
After watching tape, reading this site, thinking about our draft, our division and our schedule, I expect no less than an 8-8 season. I think they'll finish 9-7.
July 28, 2010 - BHodson says:
Why are is there Kool-Aid to drink…
Miami Dolphins 2007: 1-15 2008: 11-5
This happens all the time in the NFL; that's why!
July 28, 2010 - MB says:
Gotta agree with you on many points. I, for one expect better D-Line play with the continued development of Dorsey and Jackson. I also believe that the interior of the Defense will be addressed next off season. As for playoffs? 2011 in the hunt for a wildcard, 2012 we NEED to win the division.
July 28, 2010 - Ed says:
I'll take my in Strawberry please.
After all these years of SUCK, everybody is looking for any glimmer of hope.
July 28, 2010 - Adrian says:
Well, I'm glad we didn't bite on Mt. Cody in the draft.
July 28, 2010 - arrowhead1978 says:
tenand6… You do realize all of the game tape you have watched is from college?? Not in the NFL where every player is smarter than the college counterpart, they didn't get here by being a dummy. Really all of the college game tape out there doesn't justify saying we have the answers at all the positions. Like with Berry, he may come in and become just a guy, there is no guarantees…
July 28, 2010 - Justin D says:
I agree with most of what you detailed but still have concerns about the o-line and Lilja. Is he ok? Gotta wait and see. Even if Cassel has more weapons it will still be hard to complete passes if rushed or on his back every snap or if defense greets the ball carrier in the backfield. Perhaps I am spoiled by our o-lines of the past.
July 28, 2010 - Tenand6 says:
My underlying point is that I believe the Chiefs will show real improvement based upon what I have concluded after devoting (too much?) time to looking at the Chiefs from a variety of perspectives. As a HUGE Bob Gretz fan, my point was that those on this board probably aren't Kool-aid drinkers, but serious Chiefs fans who reach conclusions (we may be wrong) by processing information, not simply consuming it without a filter. I didn't like the Herm Edwards hire. The Chiefs wanted me to. My friends wanted me to. On my own, I thought it was a bad hire.
I like the Haley hire. The media didn't want me to like it. Many of my friends didn't want me to like it. On my own (based upon working with personalities similar to Haley and watching his offense in AZ, I thought it was a good hire.
BTW, after talking to Bob Kraft recently, I like the Pioli hire even more. He wasn't serving Kool Aid, either.
July 28, 2010 - RW in the ATL says:
I agree with Bob's overall assessment. He was also spot on about the 2009 team in his comments on the talent or lack thereof on that roster. There is something to be said on the topic of team chemistry, summed up nicely by Rich Gannon on his Sirius show. Paraphrasing, Rich said:
"I was on a team that went 13-3 but got beat in the first round of the playoffs. The next year, we added a few guys but the chemistry of the locker room changed for the worse and we went 9-7. Don't ever underestimate the value of having guys all on the same page."
So, with the draft and coaching additions, this 2010 Chiefs team may surprise and overachieve. Then again, they might just be a little better than 2009 based on the roster talent. I'm hoping for the former but expecting the latter.
July 28, 2010 - jmcgoblue says:
Bob, all your points are valid, but there are still a lot of reasons for optimism.
As others have pointed out, the schedule is, on paper, much easier than last season. Not just the opponents but also the sequence.
The vast majority of the players on the team are in the ascending portion of their careers. Certainly there are no guarantees, but it's not a leap of faith to believe that Flowers, Carr, Dorsey, T. Jackson, Albert, Charles, Belcher & other role players will be better. In fact, the only starters who I'd expect to see some decline from would be Waters, Vrable, Chambers and Thomas Jones (though I really believe he's not going to be a big part of the offense anyway). Waters and Chambers are the keys there, if both of those guys fall off it could be a major problem. Ron Edwards could also fall off & that would be bad, but sharing snaps with Smith should help. Poor safety play was the catalyst for so many big plays given up, and is there any doubt that's going to be improved with Berry replacing Brown?
I say that at a minimum this team should win 7 games, baring significant injuries to key players (specifically Cassel, Charles, Flowers & Hali). And call me a Kool-Aid drinker if you want, but I think that with some luck the team could win 10 or 11 games. The big problem is that the team doesn't have much margin for error. Teams like Indy SD & NE have the firepower to overcome a few mistakes, teams like KC don't. If the team can avoid these blunders it could be a fun season.
July 28, 2010 - COCHIEF says:
For the most part, I agree with Bob's assessment. At the same time, I feel that the Chiefs are definitely moving in the right direction and should be improved. Given this and the easier schedule, I still don't see more than 6 or 7 wins this year. I believe we are a year or two away from title contention. But I am optimistic about the future.
July 28, 2010 - CosmicPal says:
I agree with much of what Bob says in that most of the improvement has come from rookies or "unproven" players and a new coaching staff. Don't forget that some of the new assistant coaches on our staff are a pretty good upgrade as well.
I think the key is not only the rookies, but some of the the second-third-fourth year players continuing to improve.
Honestly though, my enthusiasm for this team isn't so much this season, but the many seasons to come- this is a very young, fresh team with some very good talent. I'm looking forward to the next few seasons.
And lastly, another bit to be inspired by is this- the AFC West isn't exactly a major division right now. San Diego, arguably the best team in the division is having some player contract issues, the Raiders are young and improved, but I'm not sold on their QB situation, and then there's Denver. Nothing more needs to be said about them.
July 28, 2010 - Will says:
I'm enthusiastic based on the change of coordinators, Anthony Pleasant at defensive line, the addition of secondary coach Emmitt Thomas, the draft, the additions of Ryan Lilja, Thomas Jones, plus the attendance and enthusiasm exhibited at the off season workouts. The workout, OTA and mini-camp attendance was unbelievable, and nothing to take for granted.
Obviously, we haven't played a down, we have no idea who will really be healthy when the season opens and we have no tangible idea of what the offense, defense or special teams will look like. That's why training camp attendance by the Kool Aide Drinkers will be at an all time high. I just believe there's a different "energy" coming from this group and that's a good thing. I agree with everything Bob says from an evidential point of view. But there's something intangibly different about this year's group. Frankly, I think Todd Haley will ultimately prove to be an outstanding football coach. Experience, the revealer of all things, will certainly determine the accuracy of that concept. I hope the Chargers leave Arrowhead wondering what hit them…just sayin'….
July 28, 2010 - 13and3 says:
The problem Bob has is the same Nick Wright has, is that they have very little foresight or refuse to use what little they may have.. They want to base their predictions solely upon previous results. Although we can make some judgment about future performance with respect to an established track record, we also have to make some projections and educated guesses. Many columnist and talk show host are afraid to go a little out of their comfort zone for fear of being viewed as unrealistic, a homer, oemotionally driven, or a crack. They want to take any emotion or conjecture completely out of the picture and make all their judgment about wins and losses fact based. It all folly, the main reason why many readers and listeners entertain their opinions at all is to get a feel of what is to come, not to rehash what we already know. Sadly by the time Bob or Nick realize we have a winner, its already been proven on the field. It is sort of like playing the stock market, by the time cnn reports the Google or apple massive earnings beat, the stock price has already shot through the roof and it is too late to enter the trade. But hey we are all different with varying degrees of tolerance for risk, emotionally and financially, some would rather play it safe and predict 4 wins and celebrate 10 (who is going to care at that point), then have everyone remember them predicting 10 and only have 4. It is all about perception and credibility.
July 28, 2010 - MenInRed says:
is July 28th a monday? as per Bob's headline-
Please, Less Kool-Aid … Monday Cup O'Chiefs
July 28, 2010 – Bob Gretz | Comments(16)
Go Chiefs!!!
July 28, 2010 - Harold C. says:
Why are we drinking the "Kool-aid"? Because like has been mentioned before…teams have come from worse records than the Chiefs to be contenders the next year….and it's a game. Anything can happen. Also…it's not any fun to start the season sure that there is nothing to root for. Fans have hope. It's have hope or be miserable. I like hope better.
July 28, 2010 - Mark says:
GREAT post 13and3. Too many people rely on what happenned last year when making this year's projections, and never see it coming until too late when a team comes out of nowhere and massively improves. 2004 Chargers went from 4-12 to 12-4 and NO-ONE foresaw it, unless you really paid close attention to what they were doing. They, like us, had compiled some young talent that was ready to take the next step. Improvement like that usually comes all at once, instead of baby steps. We had our baby steps last year, this year is explosion time. We have the best coaching in the NFL, after a few years of having the worst, and Coaching is far more important than talent in advancing to the top level and staying there.
July 28, 2010 - dan in joplin says:
Thanks for bursting the bubble Bob!:) It is the same ole thing year after year after year as a chiefs fan, HOPE (like harold says)! The difference this go around is that from top to bottom i think there has been put into place the best chance we will have since Carl & Marty arrived! That's what i'm putting my hope in.
I expect a contender for years to come! As a fan why would i expect anything else!
July 28, 2010 - J Lloyd says:
Hope and Dreams are not far from what CAN happen , or they would not have to play these games .
Last year the Steelers lost THREE games and they were the 3 , that Troy P. was out with injury .
I think talent and being able to make the right moves with the RIGHT — guy's can change it all ,
plus no one knows what can happen before the game starts , plus going from L.J. as the only running back to what looks like the best set up for running in the NFL .
I think with the defence and the fact that Matt & Brodie ( who is part of a set of talent that has just ripened ) are on the verge of a lot of ball controll .
Very imporant , Major imporant — coaching ….
To me this is a team that can and proably will win a number of games by 3 TD's or more and end up in play off's , with a lot of steam !!!!
July 28, 2010 - Kevin says:
the biggest thing bob missed on was team chemistry and attitude. Bad teams find a way to lose, look at the chiefs the last 3 years, how many did we give away? If attittude and chemistry change – which i think we all saw that start to happen after LJ was booted – i think we get 2 wins alone off of this.
I don't think expecting the chiefs to go 7-9 or 8-8 is being a kool-aide drinker, 13-3, yes, but break-even in our division?
July 28, 2010 - G says:
Bob's just mad at the Chiefs because Carl P, Herm, and Kuharich used to pay him to wash their cars. Now that that money's dried up he's creating "premium content" to make up the difference.
It doesn't take a genius to see why people would be optimistic. Look no further than the offseason program participation, D-Bowe working out with Larry Fitzgerald, more leaders than we've had on the team since Vermiel was here, etc etc. I'm not expecting the playoffs, but I'm pleased to say I can now hope for playoffs in the future, which isn't something I was able to do when Herm Edwards was our coach.
July 28, 2010 - ED says:
I'M DRINKING THE KOOL-AID. Pioli has already shown me enough to prove he's a legit GM in this league. I would say about 90% of Chiefs fans including myself wanted us to draft Sergio Kindle from TX and Terrance Cody from ALA because most fans kept saying we need another pass rusher and definately a nose tackle. How stupid would that have looked now with Kindle mysteriously falling down the stairs yea right and Cody fat and out of shape. This guy Pioli brought in two stud picks with Arenas and Mcluster that will no doubt help this team win games this yr.
As for bringing up Bob what Peterson did in 2008 draft. I would say the sun shines on a dog's butt every now and then. What happen to the players he drafted from 2001 to 2004 oh thats right their no longer on the team. Bottom line Herm I think had more imput on the 2008 draft which actually helped get some talent in the building for a change. But take your hat off to Haley he's the right head coach to develop these guys. We didn't hear about Dorsey having to lose weight his rookie yr like he did last yr and its paid dividends because he certainly performed alot better.
July 28, 2010 - MarkInTexas says:
Great post, Bob, as usual. What's great about the NFL is that you can write a similar story about all the teams. Legitimately. I'm in Dallas, a realistic Super Bowl contender, but many of the same questions exist here. Game on!!
July 28, 2010 - Michael says:
I don't think Bob is trying to rain on anyone's paradge here, nor do I think he's mad at the Chiefs or holding a grudge. Seems to me he's probably just heard one too many fans or media people go over-the-top with their projections for the Chiefs this year.
So, he takes the cynics eye view, and points out the real question marks facing the team this year, and their are certainly many. I don't have a problem with that. It's not like he's saying the team cannot or will not have enough answers to have a good season. Just saying we don't know yet.
July 28, 2010 - BigJimInWisconsin says:
So tub-o-lard Cody failed his conditioning test. What a surprise! I didn't want him drafted for this reason.
8-8 Ohhhhh yeeeeaaaaahhhhhh! Kool-Aid's here…bringing the smiles…
Go CHIEFS!
August 1, 2010 - Harry Johnson says:
I liked the premium Kool-Aid picture… What's that you say? This isn't the premium content yet? *fumbling to find money* It's only getting better from here! Woooooooo!!!


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