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MLB Preview: AL East
The smell of freshly cut grass. The thermometer registering above 50. Birds chirping to signal the dawn of each new day. Yes, if you live in the southern states, some of you might actually be enjoying these signs of Spring. As for me, it's perpetual rain and moderately cool temperatures, which means that Spring is just around the corner in DC. And those are the two best weeks of the year by far.
It also means it's baseball time. Yes, our long national nightmare – meaning the seven weeks between the Super Bowl and opening day for Major League Baseball – is almost over. We can stop having to pretend to care about basketball and hockey and get back to some real sports.
So with baseball mercifully just around the corner, it's time to look ahead to the upcoming season. And I will begin with the best division in baseball, the American League East, or as it is otherwise know, "Four awesome teams and the Baltimore Orioles."
1. Boston Red Sox. Nothing fortifies a prognosticator's bona fides quite like making the same pick as everyone else. But try as I might to find fatal flaws in this team, I cannot. When the biggest concern a team has is its fifth starter and long relief corps, it's in pretty good shape.
It's worth remembering that the Red Sox won 89 games a year ago in a season where a good chunk of their roster resided for extended periods of time on the Disabled List. Not only are the Sox healthy to begin the year, but they have added Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to the lineup, two additions which should more than make up for the losses of Adrian Beltre and Victor Martinez. Though Gonzalez is the bigger pick-up, Crawford is an intriguing player for the Sox. This is a team that even in its heyday was known as a plodding powerhouse looking for the long ball. The sluggers are still there, but with Ellsbury, Pedroia, and Crawford at the top of the lineup, this will be a team that can move on the basepaths as well.
There are admittedly some concerns with the rotation. John Lester has solidified himself as an elite arm and likely Cy Young contender, but things are somewhat shaky after him. John Lackey disappointed in his first year in Beantown, and will need a bounceback year to allay concerns that he will be a free agent bust. Josh Beckett, like he did most years in Florida, battled injuries and it's questionable if he'll ever possess the arm strength that made him a staff ace. That said, when the back-end of a rotation features the likes of Dice-K, Clay Buccholz, and the ageless Tim Wakefield, it will probably be all right.
The Red Sox also bolstered their bullpen by picking up former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks (already looking forward to his first appearance against his old club) as well as Dan Wheeler. With Papelon and Bard closing games, the Sox should close in on 100 wins. Haters of the Evil Empire, New England edition won't like to hear this, but not only are the Sox the best team in the East, they're by far the best team in all of baseball.
2. Toronto Blue Jays. Time go a little but further out on that limb. The Jays have been progressing steadily through the past few seasons. Once occupying ground as just another punching bag for the Yankees and Red Sox, they moved up the ranks to general nuisance. Now it's time for them to make a splash.
Admittedly I'd be a bit higher on the Jays if their lineup were a bit more explosive. They have helped themselves by two trades in the past eight months that both qualify as absolute thefts. First, before last year's trade deadline, they poached a somewhat under-performing but very talented Yunel Escobar from the Braves for the vastly over-performing Alex Gonzalez (who immediately rounded down into form once dealt). Then, during the off-season, they off-loaded Vernon Wells's albatross of a contract to the Angels in exchange for Juan Rivera and Mike Napoli, who was in turn dealt to Texas for reliever Frank Francisco. These additions should give the Jays a bit more firepower. As long as Jose Bautista doesn't turn into a complete pumpkin, then the offense should have a little more punch than it's had in recent years.
The key for the Jays is their starting rotation. It's a young and talented staff that needs to hold together for the Jays to live up to my prediction. The biggest question mark of all is Jesse Litsch, who has missed most of the past two seasons due to various arm ailments. Kyle Drabek was one of the big prizes of the Roy Halladay deal, and it looks like he will start the season in the starting rotation. Rookie pitchers always experience growing pains, and even one as talented as Drabek should prove to be no exception. But if Litsch and Drabek can contribute meaningful innings for the Jays, then they will boast the best rotation in the division along with the Rays.
The Jays don't have the same margin for error as the Yanks or Sox. If players get hurt or don't perform as expected, then they don't have the same depth or finances to go out and find replacements. That said, I'm going with the Jays to be the mild surprise team of the year.
3. New York Yankees. You almost get a bad feeling that all of the diminished expectations surrounding the Yankees is a sign that they will wind up winning it all this season. But after the double blow of whiffing on Cliff Lee followed by Andy Pettitte's retirement, the Yankees are going to be even more reliant on a still formidable but aging lineup.
And to be sure the Yankees will hit. Their infield is still one of the most impressive ever assembled. Moving Jorge Posada to DH, meanwhile, both improves their defense and allows Posada to contribute with his bat while getting a break from the daily grind of catching. And though his numbers seemed a bit down last year, Curtis Granderson was as productive as he'd been for the Tigers in 2008 and 2009 – it's just that an other-wordley 2007 season exaggerated his value. But even with an offense that presumably will not struggle to score runs, there are a couple of issues. Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter are not getting any younger. Jeter in particular took a big step back in production last year, and despite being (preposterously) voted the number one athlete in New York history, has probably seen his best days behind him. Also, the Yankees lack depth beyond their starting lineup, which is just amazing considering their astronomical payroll. Mets fans rightfully criticized Omar Minaya for his inability to add depth to the roster, but Brian Cashman is basically betting that elder statesmen like A-Rod, Jeter, and Posada stay healthy all year. That could be a proposition that loses big.
The real issue with the Yankees is their starting rotation. They have one of the best pitchers in the game at the top of their rotation in CC Sabathia, but after that it gets real spotty. Phil Hughes made the All-Star team last year, but overall had only a slightly above average season, producing only 2.4 WAR (an everage player should be at around 2.0). No one knows from start to start which A.J. Burnett will show up. And after that it gets even shakier, as veteran retreads like Sergio Mitre and Freddy Garcia are battling for rotation spots along with unheralded youngster Ivan Nova. It has been suggested that the Yankees can always go out and pick up a starter, but who will be available? Perhaps the Mariners will conduct a mid-season firesale and sell off King Felix, but that is unlikely. Adding Rafael Soriano and Pedro Feliciano to the bullpen will surely give the Yanks a boost there, but now Joba Chamberlain, coming off a disappointing season as it is, is aching. Yankee fans will be watching a lot of 8-7 games, but that's been the norm for a while. And if many of their stars truly act their age, then they'll be on the losing end more often than not.
4. Tampa Bay Rays. Despite losing a bevy of important players, including Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Rafael Soriano and Matt Garza, the Rays still figure to be competitive. Yeah, I am picking them fourth, but they still should keep their heads above .500 and at least be in the Wild Card hunt.
The Rays' salvation will be their rotation, which features ace David Price and a slew of young arms that should keep the Rays in most games. The key to the rotation will be James Shields. He suffered through a mediocre 2010 campaign, though he was not helped by a ridiculous .341 BABIP (Batting average on balls in play – league average is around .290). His peripherals suggest he still has the stuff that makes him an All-Star caliber pitcher, and if he can experience a bit more luck this season that will give the Rays a tremendous boost.
But will the Rays hit? Losing Crawford and Pena are big blows, and their lineup is not particularly imposing outside of Evan Longoria. The Rays are going to be counting on the soon to be 39 year old Manny Ramirez to provide protection for Longoria in the cleanup spot. And they've added another aging former superstar, Johnny Damon, to replace Crawford. He is unlikely to provide nearly as much value as the guy he's replacing, but the Rays hope he at least has enough fuel in the tank to keep them afloat.
Ben Zobrist is as important to the lineup as James Shields is for the rotation. Zobrist put up a ridiculous 8.4 WAR season in 2009, and his production fell off by more than half last year. His 2009 season was probably a bit of a fluke, but if he can at least split the difference between his last two seasons he can give the Rays some meaningful production by a player other than their star third basemen. Meanwhile the world continues to wait for B.J. Upton to have that breakout season that establishes him as a premier stud superstar. The world will have to keep waiting, but at least he should provide better than average value in center.
Other than that, the Rays will hope to exploit matchups and utilize their depth in order to squeeze out every victory they can from this club. It probably won't be enough in the end, but don't count them out just yet.
5. Baltimore Orioles. It's gotta be tough to be an O's fan. Even when things are moving in the right direction and there is finally an air of optimism about the organization, you realize in the end that you're looking at another last place finish.
And there is a lot to be optimistic about in Baltimore. The hiring of Buck Showalter seemed to have breathed some life into this moribund franchise. No doubt Buck will have this team playing hard and will keep them competitive. They also went out and added some veteran bats to a punchless lineup in the persons of Mark Reynolds, Vladimir Guerrero, Derek Lee, and JJ Hardy. At the very least, Lee and Guerrero will be good enough to give the O's some trade bait come July. There are also some fantastic young players that fans are hoping will be the faces of the franchise for years to come. Adam Jones, Matt Wieters and Nick Markakis have shown flashes of stardom, and there are expectations for better things to come for all of them. And of course they do have the privilege of playing in what is arguably the most beautiful ballpark in all of baseball. So there's that.
On the other hand, there are four obstacles that will prevent the O's from making a major move: the Red Sox, Jays, Yankees and Rays. What"s worse, one of those teams (the Yanks) has unlimited financial resources, two others have deep systems and great organizational leadership (Rays and Jays), while the fourth team has vast financial resources, a loaded system, and fantastic organizational leadership (the Sox). So even as the Orioles continue to make strives, they are going to have to compete with four of the best organizations in all of baseball, all of whom share space in the same division. (Meanwhile the AL West might struggle to produce a team that wins more than 85 games. Just saying.)
Still, the Orioles will give their fans something to cheer about. On top of a decent lineup they might finally have a rotation that keeps the other team from posting football scores. No there is no bona fide ace or even potential star in the bunch, but they do have a steady stream of mid-level starters that will finally keep the bullpen from wearing out by June.
All in all the Orioles should make a run at finishing around .500, which will be just good enough for a last place finish 20 games off the lead.
Maybe it's time to re-think divisional play.
11 Responses to MLB Preview: AL East
We can stop having to pretend to care about basketball and hockey and get back to some real sports.
Really? I can't imagine caring about or watching any sport other than hockey and girl's beach vollyball.
Speak no ill of hockey, pawn of the tempter!
Really, the NHL regular season is something of a snooze, but there is no spectacle like overtime playoff hockey, where every shift is a nailbiter.
As to the meat of the post: as much as I would delight in the Yankees missing the playoffs, they will probably scrape in on their formidable lineup alone. But they have no shot to get to the Series.
Looking forward to your AL Lent-ral preview.
To be honest, I don't really watch any sports anymore. I would certainly glue myself to the tube if women's beach volleyball was on TV with any regularity. I so appreciate the athleticism of those dear creatures of fairer sex with the sun-darkened complexions and impressive uniforms. I still like hockey, but have little time or will to start paying attention again. I'll take minor issue with Dale's characterization of regular season hockey though. It may be less exciting than playoff games, but it's still more exciting than even tournament/finals of baseball, basketball, football, and that activity where people run around and pretend they got a boo-boo when they fall causing the spectators to riot. Also to be noted. The boringest pre-1980's hockey game was more exciting than just about anything now.
Fair point. I guess I'm more thinking of the slog of the season, especially the overloaded scheduling of division rivals. Plus, in Detroit's case, being in the Western Conference means a lot of West Coast games I can't trouble myself to watch, given that the puck drops no earlier than 10pm. The regular season is still great when it's old rivals (other Original Six teams) or bitter current rivals. And the game is always better live–TV is fine, but the atmosphere is much different in the arena.
Oh yeah. Being at a hockey game is the ultimate spectator experience. I can only speak for the Detroit, but I bet any of the original six venues are the best. Oh, how I wish I could have seen a game at the Olympia or the Forum in Montreal!
In the 80's I was fortunate to get free tickets to a number of games a season at the Joe. 14 rows behind and to the right of visitor goalie. I always got the tickets for when the Habs were in town too (my second favorite team). It was from the time period when Park was coach then long into Demers reign. Got to watch a young and amazing Stevie Y speed around with great stick handling as well as Probert and Kocur kicking everyone's butt (that was the whole of our strategy then – give Steve the puck and fight anyone who tried to stop him 🙂 ). I even got to watch an amazing rookie goal tender whose name on the back of his jersey made us chuckle – Patrick Roy. Ahh, good times!
The National Pastime has become the National Snoozefest until September at least. I look forward to the Masters at Augusta.
"I second Dale's point about live hockey. By far and away it is the best of the sports to watch in the arena or stadium."
I'm a little shocked to read that from a baseball fan. Admittedly, I'm not much of a hockey fan, but when it comes to live sports absolutely nothing beats being at the ballpark to watch baseball on a summer evening.
"Football is better live. While TV allows you to better understand what's happening more quickly, the crowd experience, particularly in college football, just can't be matched."
I don't think so. TV timeouts have ruined watching football live. I can see the argument for attending a college game live, especially in a traditional venue, but probably only once or twice a year. I'd still rather watch it on TV on a week in and week out basis. Of course, I enjoy watching 2 or 3 college football games at once, which is difficult to do unless you're at home in front of the TV or in a sports bar.
And I'd rather watch paint dry than attend an NFL game. Nothing about watching the NFL live and in person appeals to me over watching it in the comfort of my own home with a fridge and a bathroom nearby to take advantage of all those TV timeouts.


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28 Sep
This week's Rookie Report features a few first- and second-round picks on both sides of the ball, but also highlights the unheralded performances of rookies drafted in the late rounds or not at all. Draft Insider's Chris Tripodi has the story from Week 3 around the NFL.
Blaine Gabbert (QB-Jac)
After receiving garbage-time reps against the Jets to clean up the mess Luke McCown got Jacksonville into, the Jaguars' first-round pick out of Missouri got his first career start on Sunday. Coincidentally, it came against fellow rookie Cam Newton, who had thrown for a total of 856 yards in his first two career games.
The weather conditions were far from ideal for either quarterback, as torrential downpours made their way into the Charlotte area. It was a sloppy game from the start and Gabbert was a victim; he threw the game's lone interception and fumbled three times, although he didn't lose any of them.
Overall, Gabbert completed 12-of-21 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown, but 36 of those yards and the only touchdown came on a Hail Mary at the end of the first half to Mike Thomas, who seems to have a knack for catching long passes at the end of halves. If you take away that play, Gabbert completed just 11-of-20 passes for 103 yards, with only four of those 11 going to wide receivers.
That stat may be misleading, as Jacksonville can rival the Rams for the NFL's worst receiving group and Maurice Jones-Drew and Marcedes Lewis are inviting targets for any quarterback. It's also tough to judge Gabbert's play thanks to the weather conditions, as he was considered by many the most accurate quarterback in this year's draft class.
I find it difficult to make too much of Gabbert's debut either way. He's definitely a work in progress, coming out of a spread system at Missouri and needing improvement on his footwork and more consistency in his throwing mechanics. He should remain the starter in Jacksonville for the remainder of the season and he will definitely find his way onto a report later in the season, when we have multiple game tapes to make an accurate assessment.
Daniel Thomas (RB-Mia)
For all the preseason hoopla over Reggie Bush being the Dolphins' featured back this season, that lasted just a week. And that was Week 1, when Thomas didn't play due to a hamstring injury.
Over the past two weeks, a healthy Thomas has 41 carries for 202 yards and 4 receptions for 37 yards, compared to 16 carries for 31 yards and 2 receptions for 15 yards for Bush. I think it's safe to say that Thomas is the lead back this offense needs after letting both Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams leave via free agency in the offseason.
At 6-0, 230 pounds, Thomas is a bruising downhill runner who does his best work between the tackles. A late second-round pick out of Kansas State, he combines good vision with the consistent ability to drive his shoulder into tacklers and fall forward for extra yards after initial contact. Thomas timed out at just a 4.55 40-yard dash at the combine, but has the shown the ability to get off tackle as well, where he is a load for opposing corners to bring down.
Thomas is no game-breaker and runs very upright, which has led to durability issues in the past. His early injury issues were worrisome, as he had similar issues with his hamstring in the offseason. But if Thomas can remain healthy, he could average close to 20 carries a game this season and lead all rookies in rushing.
Torrey Smith (WR-Bal)
An injury to Lee Evans opened up a starting spot for Smith opposite Anquan Boldin and the speedy second-round rookie out of Maryland made the most of it. In the first quarter against the Rams, Smith caught his first three career passes. They all went for touchdowns.
On his first two receptions, Smith burned the Rams secondary on deep routes for 74 yards and 41 yards, showing off his 4.4 speed and game-breaking ability. His third touchdown showed off other talents, as Smith beat his man off the line and skied to grab an 18-yard fade from Joe Flacco, showing great body control on the play. He caught just two passes the rest of the game, but still put up a monster 5-reception, 152-yard, 3-touchdown day.
At 6-1, 204 pounds, Smith can be so much more than just a true burner. He has the height and vertical leaping ability to be a factor in the red zone, which gives him the ability to score from anywhere on the field. Combine his skill set with the strong-armed Flacco and you have the match made in heaven that many expected Lee Evans to be when he was traded from the Bills.
This performance came out of nowhere for most observers, but Jim Harbaugh said Smith was catching everything thrown his way in practice and had already developed the trust of Flacco. Lee Evans may not get his starting job back when he returns from his ankle injury.
Smith's route-running is still a work in progress and he will have the occasional concentration lapse in his first season, but he has the talent to be a game-breaker in the mold of DeSean Jackson and Mike Wallace. Flacco-to-Smith might become a household connection in the very near future.
Dane Sanzenbacher (WR-Chi)
Undrafted out of Ohio State, Sanzenbacher has found his niche as a slot receiver in Mike Martz's offense. Earl Bennett's injury issues have opened the door for Sanzenbacher to play a majority of the team's offensive snaps over the past two weeks and the rookie has responded, catching 8 passes for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The former Buckeye seems to have the trust of Jay Cutler, but that could also be a product of Chicago's inability to protect their quarterback long enough for him to look downfield to his speedy receivers. Sanzenbacher was targeted 14 times in the past two games and while he had a couple of drops in Week 2, he bounced back against Green Bay to catch five of the seven passes thrown his way.
At 5-11, 182 pounds, Sanzenbacher has just average size and average speed (4.53 40-yard dash) which prevents him from successfully stretching the field. Despite his physical limitations, Sanzenbacher is an intelligent and dependable underneath target that runs crisp routes, separates well from defenders and shows an ability to find open areas against zone coverage.
He may have limited upside but if Sanzenbacher can continue to produce on the field, he could overtake Bennett as the team's main option in the slot. Along with running back Matt Forte, he can provide the underneath safety valve that Cutler will desperately need if the team's offensive line struggles continue.
J.J. Watt (DE-Hou)
Looking to bolster their pass rush, which ranked tied for 23rd in the league last season with just 30 sacks, the Texans spent their first-round pick in April on the former Wisconsin standout. Watt has not disappointed through three games and is quickly becoming a fixture along the Houston defensive line.
After totaling 9 tackles (8 solo) and recovering a fumble in his first two career games, Watt broke through against Drew Brees and the Saints with his first career sack along with 4 solo tackles, including 2 for loss. He has been a dominant force on the defensive front for Houston and is currently tied for third on the team with his 13 tackles.
While many of this year's top defensive end prospects were pass-rush specialists, Watt brings a very balanced skill set to the table. His explosive athleticism off the edge will help him get to the passer consistently at the NFL level, but he needs to work on a more varied array of pass-rush moves.
Watt is also powerful enough to push tackles off the ball and hold his ground in the running game, which makes him a valuable commodity even when he's not pressuring opposing quarterbacks. He possesses a high football IQ and a relentless motor and Watt's immediate impact makes it very difficult to find obvious flaws in his game. Offensive coordinators will have nightmares for years to come with Watt and Mario Williams manning the right edge of Houston's 3-4 defense.
Phil Taylor (DT-Cle)
I wrote about Cleveland second-round defensive end Jabaal Sheard last week and made it a point to mention Taylor, who could combine with Sheard to help the Browns' defensive line make huge strides this season. Just a week later, the first-round pick out of Baylor didn't disappoint.
Taylor racked up 11 tackles (7 solo) in his first two games as a pro, an impressive feat for a rookie defensive tackle. He followed up those impressive performances with his best effort in Week 3, making 7 tackles (4 solo) and notching his first career sack on Miami's Chad Henne. At 6-3, 335 pounds, Taylor has been a disruptive force clogging the middle of the Browns defense alongside fellow 330-pounder Ahtyba Rubin.
Taylor's unique combination of size, strength and athleticism made him one of the highest-upside prospects in this year's draft but he fell to 21st overall thanks to character concerns and weight issues stemming from his days at Penn State, which forced him to transfer to Baylor after being kicked off the Nittany Lions squad. As tends to be the case with players who drop thanks to character red flags (see: Dez Bryant and Mike Williams in 2010), Taylor's talent has taken over and he already has the look of an impact lineman in Cleveland and a steal outside the top 20.
Cleveland's rush defense may still leave something to be desired, as they have allowed the fourth-most yards on the ground through three games. But with talents like Taylor, Sheard and Rubin developing along the defensive front, the Browns should be able to turn that stat around sooner rather than later. This team made it a point to address their issues up front with their high draft picks and the early returns look great.
Jacquian Williams (LB-NYG)
Drafted with the second-to-last pick in the sixth round, few draft experts projected much if any immediate impact for the former South Florida star. He was viewed as nothing more than a project, a player the Giants could stash away on special teams or the practice squad in the hopes he could develop into a starter.
Just three weeks into his rookie season, Williams has already surpassed everybody's expectations and has forced his way onto the field for the Giants. Thanks to the rash of injuries that has hit the New York defense, Williams played 16 defensive snaps in his Week 1 debut in addition to his special teams work. A solid performance landed him almost twice as many snaps in Week 2 alongside Michael Boley in nickel packages and Williams again responded with 7 tackles (5 solo).
But Williams' true breakout came against the Eagles on Sunday. His snaps increased once again at the expense of fellow sixth-round rookie Greg Jones and because the Giants relied heavily on their nickel package to contain Michael Vick and the Philadelphia passing attack. Williams led the team with 10 solo tackles and his impressive instincts and athleticism were on display the entire game.
One knock on Williams entering April's draft was his lack of size at just 6-3, 223 pounds. While he may lack the bulk to be a three-down linebacker in the NFL, he has already proven he can impact a game without playing every down. Whether he's flying around on special teams or stepping into the rotation at linebacker, Williams has shown he has the ability to stick in the league. And he's done it much sooner than anybody could have realistically expected.
Dan Bailey (K-Dal)
There was only one kicker drafted this April and his name was not Dan Bailey. Nebraska's Alex Henery was taken by the Eagles in Round 4 and while the strong-legged Henery has been solid for Philadelphia in the first three weeks, Bailey was the kicker grabbing headlines after a record Week 3 performance.
Bailey's six field goals on Monday night tied an NFL record and bailed out the Cowboys struggling red-zone offense in their 18-16 win over the Redskins. His 40-yarder with just under two minutes to play was his third make of at least 40 yards on the day and in 10 attempts so far this season, he has missed just one kick, a routine 21-yarder against San Francisco in Week 2 that can be considered a fluke.
That miss didn't seem to faze him at all either, as he confidently booted a 48-yarder on his next attempt with no time left on the clock to send the game into overtime. Bailey then atoned for his earlier short miss with a 19-yarder in overtime to win it for Dallas.
Bailey won the Lou Groza Award last season as college football's top kicker and despite lacking a powerful leg – the Cowboys kept David Buehler as a kickoff specialist because Bailey struggled to reach the endzone in camp, even from the 35 – seems to be confident in his ability to hit field goals from reasonable distances in any game situation.
It's rare to see a kicker garner headlines in a prime-time game, but Bailey's consistency and accuracy on Monday night did just that. As long as he's not being asked to kick many beyond 50 yards, Bailey should be a key player for the Cowboys this season if they continue to struggle to convert long drives and red-zone opportunities into touchdowns.
Chris Tripodi has been writing for Draft Insider since 2009, compiling Rookie Reports and Draft Reviews and conducting draft interviews with NFL prospects. He has been a sportswriter for multiple newspapers and has previously worked at ESPN and with the Rochester Red Wings, the Minnesota Twins' Triple-A affiliate. Follow him on Twitter at @christripodi and check out his blog at http://christripodisports.blogspot.com.
20 Sep
It took a couple games, but Draft Insider's Chris Tripodi is back with his weekly installment of the NFL Rookie Report, which will evaluate the performances of select first-year players around the league.The first report of the year includes three top-five picks that are already making their presences felt for their respective teams along with a few mid-round picks who have been presented with opportunities to play early in their careers.
Cam Newton (QB-Car)
It wouldn't be much of a Rookie Report if April's top overall pick wasn't mentioned, especially when that player ended up in the record books after his first career start.
Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy last season while leading Auburn to a national championship, shined in his NFL debut against an inept Arizona secondary, throwing for a rookie-record 422 yards and two touchdowns while adding another on the ground. Newton upped the ante in his encore performance against the defending Super Bowl champion Packers, throwing for 432 yards and rushing for another 53, becoming just the seventh player in NFL history to throw for 400 yards in consecutive games.
It wasn't all good for Newton against Green Bay as he fizzled after an early touchdown pass, throwing three interceptions and blowing a 13-0 lead as Green Bay's defense made the necessary adjustments to keep him out of the endzone. Despite racking up insane numbers through the air, Newton's Panthers head into Week 3 with an 0-2 record.
While the Panthers most likely expected to start winless, they have to be encouraged with what they've seen from Newton. Nobody questioned his talent coming out of college, but Newton wasn't asked to play much under center in Auburn's spread system. He has adjusted quicker than anybody thought and really displayed his athleticism and arm strength in the first two weeks. Look no further than his deep throw to Steve Smith late in the Packers game, where he stepped up in the pocket and rifled a pass 60 yards in the air between two defenders for a completion.
Newton will continue to make his share of big plays as well as mistakes, especially if the Panthers keep letting him throw the ball 40 times per game. But he's a special talent who has the potential to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. After watching his first two games, it may happen a lot sooner than most thought.
Andy Dalton (QB-Cin)
Four quarterbacks were drafted in the first round of April's draft, but Dalton wasn't one of them. An early second-round pick out of TCU, Dalton is the only rookie besides Cam Newton starting for his team. The similarities don't end there, as Dalton has set a record of his own in his first two starts.
After leaving the Bengals' season opener with a wrist injury, Dalton returned to start on Sunday and threw for a franchise rookie record 332 yards. Overall, he was 27-for-41 with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a very impressive performance. If his first two career games are any indication, the Bengals won't miss Carson Palmer very much.
With accuracy and poise beyond his years, Dalton shredded a Broncos secondary that was missing top cornerback Champ Bailey. Like Newton, Dalton had his share of doubters heading into the season, mostly due to his team situation.
But Dalton has teamed up with fellow rookie A.J. Green, second-year tight end Jermaine Gresham and 2010 late-season sensation Jerome Simpson to make the Bengals competent on offense, something few expected from such an inexperienced unit. With Cedric Benson able to handle 20 carries per game the Bengals should have respectable balance on offense and be able to move the ball effectively against most defenses.
Dalton may not have the physical skills of Palmer, Newton or even a few of the other quarterbacks drafted ahead of him, but the accuracy and intangibles we heard about leading up to the draft have been on display through his first two NFL games. Dalton was thought of by many, including us at Draft Insider, as nothing more than a potential game manager in the NFL. While that may still be the case, Dalton showed the ability to get the ball downfield and create big plays last week. He will only continue to become more comfortable with his young core of receivers and it's possible that there may be more upside in Dalton's right arm than many gave him credit for.
A.J. Green (WR-Cin)
Speaking of the Bengals, you can't overlook the impact Green made on Sunday. For everything good I said about Dalton, 10 of his 27 completions on the day went to Green, who turned those receptions into 124 yards and a touchdown just a week after catching only one ball, a 41-yard touchdown from Bruce Gradkowski.
The expectations are high for Green after being drafted fourth overall and through two games he has given me no reason to think he can't be a star in the NFL like he was at Georgia. He's an explosive, well-rounded receiver with great size, hands and speed and the body control he displayed on his touchdown Sunday was impressive, reaching up for the ball along the sideline and somehow keeping his feet in bounds with very little room for error. Plays like that separate good players from All-Pros.
There are no holes in Green's game outside of blocking in the running game, which can be improved through hard work if he so desires. Obviously his real impact will come in the passing game and Green's talent, much like Newton's, could eventually lead to him a perennial Pro Bowler. It may not happen this season, but it may not take much longer than that.
Denarius Moore (WR-Oak)
If my inaugural 2011 Rookie Report came after Week 1, Moore wouldn't have even been in consideration for a write-up. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Tennessee was targeted just once in the Raiders' opening week win over the Broncos, but injuries to Oakland's top three receivers opened up an opportunity for the young speedster in Week 2.
Moore's performance against Buffalo shows what happens when talent meets opportunity. Moore had 5 receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown, none more impressive than his 50-yard touchdown grab deep down the middle to give Oakland the lead with just under four minutes to play. Moore beat two Buffalo defenders to a ball in the air, showing an impressive vertical leap as well as strong hands in traffic and impeccable timing to come down with one of the top catches of the week.
Little was expected from Moore after the draft but he had an impressive training camp and was lauded as the best receiver on the field by the Raiders' coaching staff. Even when Jacoby Ford, Louis Murphy and Darrius Heyward-Bey get healthy again, Oakland is going to have a tough time keeping Moore off the field. Combining 4.43 speed with long arms and impressive leaping ability, the former Volunteer is a big play waiting to happen. Everybody knows Al Davis loves speedy players.
Jabaal Sheard (DE-Cle)
All it took for Sheard to have a big week was a position switch. Used to playing on the left side at Pittsburgh, Sheard started at right end in Week 1 and made 3 tackles for a loss. It was a solid start, no doubt, but Sheard's encore was even better.
Left end Jayme Mitchell was moved to the right side so Sheard could play his more natural position and it paid dividends for the Browns in their win against the Colts. Sheard was stout against the run and had 5 tackles, including 2 for losses. He also lived in the Indianapolis backfield and made numerous big plays, including forcing a fumble, recovering a fumble and picking up his first career sack on Kerry Collins.
Although Mitchell is a prototypical run-stuffing left end at 6-6, 285 pounds, the Browns plan on keeping Sheard, the better pass rusher, on the left side to allow him to play his natural position and cause havoc. As long as Sheard is making big plays, expect this arrangement to remain intact. And if he can continue to be a disruptive force and rookie first-round tackle Phil Taylor develops, the Browns could be much improved along their defensive line in the near future.
Mason Foster (LB-TB)
After being drafted in the third round out of Washington, Foster made a name for himself in the preseason with a hard hit on Chad Ochocinco that drew a fine from the league office. Ochocinco himself praised the hit, calling it clean and offering to pay any fine Foster may draw from it.
After some preseason attention, the former Huskies linebacker has made himself known for other reasons through two weeks in 2011. He replaced free agent departure Barrett Ruud in the middle of the Tampa defense but despite starting in Week 1, his snaps were limited, particularly in nickel and dime situations. An injury to strong-side linebacker Quincy Black in Week 2 allowed Foster to see more reps on passing downs.
Foster responded to the increased playing time by recording 10 tackles (7 solo) including two for loss, forcing a fumble and sacking Donovan McNabb. He also played well in coverage and was a key component in Tampa Bay's defensive resurgence in the second half Sunday against Minnesota.
Foster has enough versatility to play on the outside as well, but will continue to roam the middle of the Bucs' 4-3. That's a big responsibility for a third-round rookie but Foster has been more than up to the task through two weeks. Expect continued improvement from him as he gains experience and adds to the Bucs' talented young nucleus on both sides of the football.
Ryan Kerrigan (LB-Was)
The Redskins drafted Kerrigan 16th overall out of Purdue and it didn't take long for him to crack the starting lineup opposite Brian Orakpo. It also hasn't taken him very long to make his presence felt in multiple ways as a 3-4 outside linebacker after playing as a 4-3 end with the Boilermakers.
Kerrigan broke a 14-14 tie early in the third quarter of Washington's opening game against the Giants, deflecting an Eli Manning pass in the air, intercepting it deep in New York territory and returning it nine yards for a touchdown. It may seem like a fluky play to some, but Kerrigan came out of college with a reputation for being an intense pass rusher with a nonstop motor. Those are the types of scrappy, blue collar plays you can expect to see throughout Kerrigan's career.
For an encore in Week 2, Kerrigan registered his first career sack while also making 3 tackles and holding his own in pass coverage. Kerrigan may lack the big-time upside of his teammate Orakpo but he's fast off the edge, relentless in pursuit and known for being a hard worker. He could very well be the perfect complement to the former Texas star.
Patrick Peterson (CB-Ari)
Peterson is a player many thought was the best overall talent in the draft. We had him ranked second to Marcell Dareus here at Draft Insider, so the expectations are high for the LSU cornerback after he was taken fifth overall by the Cardinals.
Peterson made an immediate impact in Week 1, but as a returner rather than a cornerback. His 89-yard punt return in the fourth quarter put Arizona up 28-21 against Carolina and proved to be the game-winning score, atoning for a shaky game on defense where he was picked on by fellow rookie Cam Newton and beat on numerous occasions by Steve Smith, who finished with 178 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Santana Moss didn't have a day as big as Smith's in Week 2 but Moss still caught 5 passes for 61 yards and a 19-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-three. It's unfair to judge Peterson's future after his first two games against solid veteran receivers, especially as he gets used to the speed and physicality of the NFL as a corner that likes to mix it up with his opponents.
Peterson's upside is that of not only a shutdown corner, but a game-breaker on special teams as well. He could serve to improve his footwork and polish off his already well-rounded game, but he's one of the better athletes in the draft and I expect improvement as the season goes along, much like Joe Haden last season in Cleveland.
There are some terrific match-ups this week on the college field which will impact national rankings. Many could also effect opinions in war rooms around the NFL. Here are just a few to keep an eye on.
Iowa vs Pittsburgh
Brandon Lindsey of the Panthers is a defender well liked in scouting circles. He did a terrific job filling in for the injured Greg Romeus last year and makes a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage. An undersized college defensive end that occasionally stand up over tackle, he'll face off against two next level Iowa prospects blocking the edge. Riley Reiff is considered a possible first round pick and does a solid job on the left side of the Hawkeye line while we feel right tackle Markus Zusevics is one of the most underrated players at his position.
Another good match-up is Panther junior receiver Mike Shanahan against Iowa cornerback Shaun Prater. Prater is explosive and flashes ability but at times seems lost on the field. Shanahan does not possesses elite speed but plays smart, tough football.
Washington vs Nebraska
The game could be a blow-out in Nebraska's favor for a second season but the battle between Husky receiver Jermaine Kearse and Cornhusker corner Alfonzo Dennard should be a good one. Both are feisty, physical players that battle hard.
Ohio State vs Miami-Fl
Despite several suspensions for both teams this is a game NFL scouts will target.
Mike Brewster of Ohio State, possibly the most underrated offensive lineman in the nation from a next level point of view, will have his work cut out for him against the solid Marcus Forston. Ditto for Buckeye tackle JB Shugarts whenever Adewale Ojomo is lined up across from him.
Receiver DeVier Posey against a talented Hurricane secondary which includes safety Vaughn Telemaque is also a match-up to watch.
Oklahoma vs Florida State
One of the most important games of the coming weekend which could impact the top five in the nation. We'll go on record saying we think the Seminoles will pull the upset.
FSU cornerback Greg Reid, one of the top rated corners on our board, had a tough go of it last year against the Sooners- but then again so did anyone dressed in a Seminole uniform. He'll be matched against the very quick, elusive and reliable Ryan Broyles, potentially the top slot receiver available in next April's draft.
We've taken heat for our opinions on the next level potential of Landry Jones. In our minds this game will be a measuring stick as the Seminole pass rush is fierce and their secondary loaded with talent.
Seminole defensive end/outside linebacker Brandon Jenkins and Oklahoma tackle Jarvis Jones are a pair of developing talents. Jenkins is a proto-typical FSU defensive end; explosive, athletic and very fast but small while Jenkins is also athletic but raw. The times they face off is something to key on.


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Mirc Electronics aims for over 33% jump in 2013-14 revenue
"We are hoping for good growth in all our products. The main growth drivers will be LED televisions, air conditioners and washing machines," Mirc Electronics Chairman and MD Gulu Mirchandani told PTI here.
The company, which produces and sells television sets under Onida brand, today launched a range of 32 air conditioners, priced between Rs 19,990 and Rs 64,990.
When asked about revenue targets, Mirchandani said: "We are hoping to clock a turnover of Rs 2,000 crore in next fiscal."
The company is looking to close the current financial year with a sales turnover of Rs 1,500 crore, he added.
The company is expecting to sell 10 lakh units of TVs in FY'14 compared to 8-9 lakh units in this fiscal, he said.
"We are expecting to sell 3.5 lakh units of ACs in FY'14 as against 3 lakh units in FY'13. In washing machine category, our aim is to sell 3.5 lakh units next fiscal compared to 3 lakh units in 2012-13," Mirchandani said.
The company has two manufacturing plants at Wada in Maharashtra and Roorkee in Uttarakhand. It sells its products through 9,000 retail outlets across the country.


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Use case: Preparing for math placement tests
Khan Academy can help students prepare for college math classes and math placement tests like Accuplacer and Compass. Our most popular math material used to help prepare for these tests is the Algebra Basics mission, which provides coverage of the core topics in Algebra I & II. Find out more about missions here.
Two common approaches that we have seen be effective in preparing students are:
- creating structured programs to help prepare for their specific exam
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Structured programs
Some colleges use this approach in the form of boot camps, summer bridge programs, or lab/emporium classes for incoming students.
Getting started
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The two examples below are from community colleges that decided to
The two examples below are from community colleges that decided to
Preparing students for Compass: Hawai'i Community College held a boot camp to help students reinforce their math skills and prepare for the Compass math placement test. Many students improved their scores.
Preparing students for Accuplacer: With support from the New England Board of Higher Education, Nashua Community College held a similar boot camp with a focus on Accuplacer. An article in The Telegraph, a large New Hampshire newspaper, profiled the program
Preparing students for Accuplacer, with a strong emphasis on 1-1 coaching: Math Blast is a free, hybrid online/in-person program in which students learn at their own pace with an assigned coach. By the end of the program, some students were even able to go straight from their initial pre-algebra level to college-level math.
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Other colleges simply encourage incoming students to use Khan Academy on their own to brush up on math before classes begin.
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Statement of Senator Rodney Ellis on Women's Health Program
(Houston, Texas)—Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) released a statement today regarding the injunction granted to Texas Planned Parenthood against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's plans for the Women's Health Program.
"I am very pleased that Judge Yeakel made the right choice to stop HHSC's reckless attempts to weaken the Texas Women's Health Program. It is a very important first step in this effort and I hope it forces the Texas leadership to stop their damaging and dangerous attack on women's health.
"Over the past several months, we've witnessed a rapid and comprehensive assault on women's health in Texas and across the US. We've moved well beyond the issue of choice into issues that most Americans believed were settled decades ago and are focusing time, effort and money fighting these battles while ignoring the needs of millions of Texans. Policymakers in Texas and all across the nation are pushing legislation to enact laws that infringe on the rights and health of women.
"Sadly, over the past year Texas has enacted drastic measures to limit women's ability to access health care, from intrusive, unnecessary trans-vaginal sonogram legislation, to cutting and eliminating cost-effective programs which provide basic preventative services for hundreds of thousands of Texas women. The effort to de-fund Planned Parenthood and to essentially eliminate the Women's Health Program is yet another part of this fight.
"The same people who cut $5 billion from our schools, another $5 billion from health care and underfunded Medicaid by another $5 billion - when we had nearly $10 billion in our savings account - now are willing to sacrifice millions in federal funding and preventive health care for more than 100,000 low-income Texas women.
"Texas can do better. We need to take the politics and heated rhetoric out of these discussions and focus on what matters: improving the health of women and families in Texas. Cutting essential services and implementing rules that limit access to providers simply is not the way to do it.
"Judge Yeakel made the right decision today. As this case weaves its way through the court system, we can only hope that the system will continue to stand by Texas women and against these ideological assaults on women's health."


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The workload laid on the memory subsystem in Project: Snowblind is not very heavy, either: even enabled FSAA and anisotropic filtering do not affect the testing participants' performance - ASUS Extreme N6600GT Silencer and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT perform equally fast here. Since the game uses a lot of pixel shaders 2.0, overclocking of our ASUS Extreme N6600GT Silencer appears very efficient: it provides the good 20% performance advantage over the reference GeForce 6600 in pure speed mode. In eye candy mode the positive effect of overclocking reduces with the growth of the gaming resolution, so that by 1600x1200 there is hardly any left despite the increase of the memory bus frequency by 100 (200) MHz. It looks like this game prefers high fillrates and the 4 ROP of the NV43 appear a definite limitation here. The results of RADEON X1600 XT are another indirect proof to this point: this guy is in even worse situation, because it features only 4 TMUs for its 12 pixel processors. Therefore, in 1600x1200 it rolls down to the last but one position in front of RADEON X700 PRO.


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The reaction further proceeds to give ecgoninic acid or N-methyl succinimide.
With halogens oxidation occurs yielding 2,2,4,4-tetrahalo Tropinone.
Tropine burns in air.
02. Sodium or potassium reacts upon Tropine forming tropoxide.
The product is stronger base than water. Hence it is not stable in water.
Strong bases such as metal hydrides or metal amides also react with Tropine to give tropoxide.
03. Tropine reacts upon Grignard reagents giving alkane.
04.It reacts with carboxylic acids in presence of mineral acids to produce esters.
Acid anhydrides can be used for better yield.
Acyl halides give the best yield with a vigorous reaction.
05. With Lucas reagent it gives tropnyl halides.
It also reacts with phosphorus halides or thionyl halides giving tropyl halides. Thionyl chloride should be used for a clear product since SO2 and HCl are both gases.
For 3-bromo tropane, HBr + conc. sulfuric acid is used, and for 3-iodo tropane simply HI is refluxed with tropine.
06. Tropine reacts with aldehydes or ketones in presence of dry HCl to form acetals or ketals.
It reacts with acetylene in presence of Hg compounds to yield acetals.
07. Phosgene reacts with Tropine in an inert solvent (e.g. benzene) at low temperature to yield tropyl chloroformate.
When phosgene is heated with excess of Tropine in presence of pyridine, the product is tropyl carbonate.
08. Tropine can be methylated (also alkylated) by dimethyl sulphate or dimethyl carbonate.
09. HNO3 and H2SO4 react with Tropine to produce tropanyl nitrate and tropanyl bisulphate.
The bisulphate compounds thus produced reacts further to give a variety of products upon reaction conditions.
a. When heated alone
b. When H2SO4 in excess
c. When Tropine in excess
10. Tropine combine with phenylisocyanate to form N-Phenyl substituted urethan.
These types of compounds are crystalline solids and may be used to characterize Tropine, Scopine or other hydroxy Tropane.
11. On exhaustive methylation it yields tropilidene (cyclohepttriene).
12. By action of conc. Nitric acid at low temperature tropanyl nitrate is formed.
Urea is added to destroy any nitrous acid formed.
13. By the action of nitrous acid on tropine, tropanyl nitrate is formed.
14. In presence of Lewis acids diazomethane reacts with tropine.
15. Tropanyl borates are prepared by the reaction of tropine with boric acid.
Tropanyl phosphates are obtained by the reaction of phosphorus oxychlorides in pyridine.


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There have been some sharp responses to the demise of the proposed BAE EADS merger. My personal favourite is John Redwood's pithy:
'Several of you wrote in expressing dismay at the proposed tie up between BAE and the Franco German civil aviation company. I did not write about it, as I assumed it would be an impossible deal to execute. The documentation was very voluminous, so I did not bother to read it. The politics were always likely to bring it down, so there was no need to analyse the business, economic and strategic issues.'
There seems to be little surprise that the deal collapsed. Most commentators welcome the failure, despite the commercial sense of the proposal. Douglas Carswell, for instance, hopes that it might lead to more competition within defence procurement. And the FT says (£) that the 'correct decision' was to put the doomed negotiators 'out of their misery'.
The apparently foreseeable problems are political, with Angela Merkel copping the 'blame' in the British press (£) for refusing to accept BAE's 'red lines' over the limitation of 'quantum control' of EADS' government shareholders, which would have been vital in maintaining BAE's lucrative relationship with the US government.
Plenty of talking heads suggest that the British government knew of the German position months ago. If accurate, those reports prompt the question: why was Whitehall so hot for such an unlikely deal? It is understood that, in addition to the discussions between the companies, the British government was more actively involved in brokering an agreement with the French and Germans, which is apparently a sign of its desperation to protect skilled manufacturing jobs at BAE after the firm failed to win multibillion dollar contracts in the east earlier this year.
But sources in Downing Street suggest that Whitehall's support for the deal was about opportunity rather than necessity – BAE/EADS would be a world leader across the civil and military aviation spheres, a rival to Boeing. The government will now need to drive home the point that BAE is in good health, because the media's attention is turning to possible job losses at the stand alone firm.
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2010 Year In Entertainment Review: September
Lady Gaga was the big winner and talking point at the MTV Video Music Awards this month - she picked up eight accolades and stunned everyone by taking to the stage in a meat dress. Meanwhile, Penelope Cruz confirmed the news she was pregnant with Javier Bardem's baby, and Angelina Jolie - who visited flood-ravaged Pakistan - was named Best Celebrity Role Model in an online poll.
George Michael began his eight-week prison sentence in London after being found guilty of cannabis possession and driving under the influence of drugs, and Guns N' Roses were booed and bottled offstage in Ireland after making fans wait for their performance.
Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan confirmed reports he was dating Aussie pop star Jessica Origliasso, and the Charlatans axed U.S. shows after Jon Brookes collapsed onstage during a concert in Pennsylvania. He was later diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen welcomed their second child, John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman was denied parole for a sixth time, and Sofia Coppola picked up the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival amid a storm of controversy - her ex-boyfriend, Quentin Tarantino, led the jury!
Meanwhile, Take That bandmates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow performed together for the first time in 15 years at a benefit for injured British soldiers, but Duff McKagan quit Jane's Addiction after five months and just three gigs.
The Troggs star Reg Presley suffered a stroke while vacationing in Spain and country music duo Brooks & Dunn split after an emotional night at a Nashville charity gig.
Elsewhere, T.I. and his wife were arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drug possession, UB40 star Ali Campbell was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Syndrome, and Leonardo DiCaprio won a three-year restraining order against a woman claiming to be his wife.
Johnny Depp was named the highest paid actor by Forbes magazine, Britney Spears' one-time minder, Fernando Flores, filed suit against the pop star, claiming she had sexually harassed him and exposed herself in front of him, and The xx picked up Britain's prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Eddie Vedder, Johnny Knoxville and David Essex wed - not to each other - and R&B star Lyfe Jennings was jailed for three and a half years over a violent altercation with his former girlfriend.
Meanwhile, James Gandolfini was caught driving on a suspended license, Paris Hilton was refused entry to Japan; Kings of Leon star Caleb Followill and hot model Lily Aldridge announced their engagement, and actor Randy Quaid and his wife were arrested and charged with burglary amid allegations they had been illegally squatting in the house they once called home.
Actor Shelley Malil was convicted of attempted murder, Wyclef Jean announced he'd be running for presidential office in Haiti again in 2015 after his 2010 bid was dismissed, and comedian Greg Giraldo died in hospital after suffering an accidental drug overdose. Lindsay Lohan returned to rehab, David Beckham's lawyers served a writ to a hooker who claimed she'd slept with the soccer stud, and Heart rocker Nancy Wilson filed for divorce from moviemaker Cameron Crowe.
There was baby news for Mario Lopez, actresses Jodie Sweetin and Danica McKellar, actor James Van Der Beek, Rascal Flatts star Joe Don Rooney and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
ELO star Mike Edwards was killed in a freak accident, while veteran actors Harold Gould, Gloria Stuart and Kevin McCarthy also passed away along with legendary French director Claude Chabrol and filmmakers Arthur Penn and Clive Donner.
Other deaths included that of former boy band star Rich Cronin, who passed away after a stroke, aged 35, and Hollywood lost true legends in Eddie Fisher and Tony Curtis.
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A third of the way through this year's Six Nations championship and teams are already giving their impressions as to what might be expected of their prospects in the tournament.
Ireland and France have taken the initiative in assuming an early lead at the table's summit, while England and Wales still hold out hope of rescuing their claims for silverware.
With this weekend's break, we have a chance to look over the competition's opening encounters, amassing a host of predictions ready to be put to the test when proceedings resume in a week's time.


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New Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) combines function and purpose of FRPP, GRP, and WRP
March, 7 2014, Raleigh, NC -The Agricultural Act of 2014 was enacted on February 7, 2014 (2014 Act). The 2014 Act establishes the new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP has two components: 1) Agricultural Land Easements (ALE), and 2) Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE). The ALE component combines the purposes and functions of the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP), Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) to protect working agricultural lands by providing financial assistance to eligible entities toward the purchase of Agricultural Land Easements. The WRE component replaces and operates like the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) and will provide financial assistance directly to private and Tribal landowners to restore, protect and enhance wetlands through the purchase of Wetland Reserve Easements.
North Carolina NRCS will continue working with the potential eligible entities that applied for FRPP by the application deadline of February 28, 2014. These FRPP applications will be considered under ALE component. As policy and guidance is released regarding the implementation of the ALE component additional paperwork may be required to facilitate the transition of the 2014 FRPP proposals to the new ACEP-ALE. A revised application form for the ALE component is under development.
The authority to accept WRP applications expired September 30, 2013. The 2014 Act authorizes the NRCS to begin accepting applications from landowners for the WRE component of ACEP using the new NRCS-CPA-1200 dated February 2014. Interested landowners should complete the NRCS-CPA-1200 at their local Service Center.
The 2014 Act repeals FRPP, GRP and WRP but does not affect the validity or terms of any FRPP, GRP or WRP contract, agreement or easement entered into prior to the date of enactment. NRCS has the authority to continue to provide on-going technical assistance and expend funds that have already been obligated to FRPP, GRP and WRP contracts, agreements and easements entered into prior to the date of enactment of the 2014 Act.
NRCS will be implementing the 2014 Act as it relates to ACEP in two phases. Phase 1 addresses ACEP implementation through the end of fiscal year 2014. Phase 2 includes the standard procedures to develop and publish regulations and policy that will serve for the remainder of the 2014 Act.
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Greg Walker, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, 919-873-2104
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|Basden, A and Klein, HK 2008, 'New research directions for data and knowledge engineering: A philosophy of language approach' , Data & Knowledge Engineering, 67 (2) , pp. 260-285.
|Hirschheim, RA, Iivari, J and Klein, HK 2004, 'Towards a distinctive body of knowledge for information systems experts: coding ISD process knowledge in two IS journals' , Information Systems Journal, 14 (4) , pp. 313-342. Item not available from this repository.
|Hirschheim, RA and Klein, HK 2003, 'Crisis in the IS field? A critical reflection on the state of the discipline' , Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 4 (1) , pp. 237-293. Item not available from this repository.
|Hirschheim, RA and Klein, HK 2001, 'Choosing between competing design ideals in information systems development' , Information Systems Frontiers, 3 (1) , pp. 75-90. Item not available from this repository.
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|Huynh, MQ and Klein, HK 2004, 'The critical social theory of Jürgen Habermas and its implications for IS research' , in: Social Theory and Philosophy for Information Systems , Wiley, pp. 157-237. Item not available from this repository.
|Myers, MD and Klein, HK 2001, 'A classification scheme for interpretive research in information systems' , in: Qualitative research in IS: issues and trends , IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, pp. 218-239. Item not available from this repository.
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|Monod, E and Klein, HK 2005, A phenomenological evaluation framework for cultural heritage interpretation: from e-HS to Heidegger's Historicity , in: Proceedings of the Eleventh Americas Conference on Information Systems, Omaha, USA. Item not available from this repository.
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Knock'em dead Rick!
Texas governor Rick Perry knows how to start a rumble. Last week, he spent a mere $24,000 on radio ads in California, urging firms there to move to Texas, with its "zero state income tax, low overall tax burden, sensible regulations, and fair legal system." The ad goaded Governor Jerry Brown into telling reporters that Perry's effort wasn't news. "It's not a burp," he sneered. "It's barely a fart."
But his insult generated dozens of stories about the differences between Texas and California, playing into Perry's hands. He begins a four-day barnstorming tour of California today, touting Texas's virtues to business owners.
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Wayne TullerFebruary 21,2014
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EAST CALAIS Wayne Red Tuller, 83, of East Calais, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Central Vermont Medical Center.
He was born in Montpelier on May 9, 1930, the son of Raymond and Nina (Fraser) Tuller.
He attended St. Michaels Grade School and graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1949.
After graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1950 through 1951, during the Korean War.
He married Ellen Beck in 1957 in Burlington.
He worked for 34 years as a liquor salesman for the House of Seagram and later National Distillers. He was also a rural mail carrier for the Montpelier post office, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of St. Augustine Church, Montpelier Elks Club 924, the American Legion, the Canadian Club and the Mutuo Club of Barre.
He was an avid card player and a member of the Montpelier Cribbage League.
He is survived by four daughters, Ruthanne Barney, of Truro, Iowa, Nina Tuller, of Calais, Rebecca Kilburn, of Calais, and Barbara LaRosa, of Montpelier; three sons, Michael Tuller, of Waterbury Center, David Tuller, of Aiken, S.C., and Christopher Tuller, of Calais; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Roland, Wendell and Robert Tuller.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Guare and Sons Funeral Home.
A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at St. Augustine Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Towers Camp, c/o Montpelier Elks 924, 203 Country Club Drive, Montpelier, VT 05602.
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Does The World Need GM Foods?
Interview with Margaret Mellon
Sasha Nemecek / Scientific American
Margaret Mellon, director of the agricultural and biotechnology program program of the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, D.C., holds a law degree and a Ph.D. in molecular biology. She explains her concerns about the effects of GM foods on human health and the environment.
How did you become interested in genetically modified foods?
I became aware of genetic engineering while running a program on toxic chemicals at the Environmental Law Institute in the 1980s. I was initially more positively disposed toward biotechnology than I came to be over the years. Like a lot of folks, I wasn't very critical. But the more I knew about the technology and the deeper the questions I asked about it, the less likely I was to accept at face value the extravagant promises made on its behalf.
I should also say, however, that my colleagues and I at the Union of Concerned Scientists are not opposed to biotechnology. We think its use in drug manufacture, for example, makes a lot of sense. The therapeutic benefits of the new drugs outweigh the risks, and often there aren't any alternatives. But in agriculture, it's different. So far, at least, there are only modest benefits associated with biotechnology products, and it has yet to be shown that the benefits outweigh the risks. And there are exciting alternatives to solving agricultural problems that we are simply ignoring.
Agriculture isn't like medicine. We in the U.S. produce far more food than we need. And we are so wealthy that whatever we can't produce we can buy from somebody else. As a result, there are about 300,000 food products on our grocery shelves and 10,000 new ones added every year. The notion that consumers in the U.S. fundamentally need new biotechnology foods isn't persuasive.
But, of course, many scientists and policy experts argue that we do need biotechnology to feed the world, especially the developing world.
That is an important question to ask because so many people--about 800 million--are undernourished or hungry. But is genetic engineering the best or only solution? We have sufficient food now, but it doesn't get to those who need it. Most hungry people simply can't afford to buy what's already out there even though commodity prices are at all-time lows. How does genetic engineering address the problems of income disparity?
The real tragedy is that the debate about biotechnology is diverting attention from solving the problem of world hunger. I'd like to see people seriously asking the question, "What can we do to help the world's hungry feed themselves?" and then make a list of answers. Better technology, including genetic engineering, would be somewhere on the list, but it would not be at the top. Trade policy, infrastructure and land reform are much more important, yet they are barely mentioned.
Genetic engineering has a place and should not be taken off the table, but I don't believe it is a panacea for world hunger. Treating it as if it is distorts this important debate. It is also amazing to me how quickly some have dismissed the virtues of traditional breeding--the technology that, after all, made us into an agricultural powerhouse.
Can we turn to another potential benefit that people claim for GM foods: agriculture that is more environmentally friendly?
Let's ask a question: What is a green agriculture? Is it one that doesn't depend on pesticides? I think it's a lot more than that, actually. But if we just consider avoiding pesticide use, we now have some data on the impacts of engineered crops. Surveys of American farmers by the Department of Agriculture show that the use of Bt [pest-resistant] corn aimed at the corn borer, for example, hasn't done much to reduce the application of pesticides to corn, because the vast majority of corn acreage isn't treated with pesticide to control that pest.
The introduction of Bt cotton, however, has resulted in a measurable drop in pesticide use. That's good for the environment and good for the farmers who cut their input costs. But this benefit will last only as long as the Bt trait keeps working. I think most scientists expect that the way Bt crops are being deployed will lead--sooner rather than later--to the evolution of resistance in the target pests, which means that the Bt cotton won't work anymore. We are likely to run through Bt cotton just like we ran through all the pesticides before it. So it isn't a durable path to a greener agriculture.
And there are environmental risks out there. Most scientists agree now that gene flow will occur--genes will go from engineered crops to nearby relatives. That means pollen will carry novel genes from the agricultural settings into neighbors' fields or into the wild. Gene flow from herbicide-resistant GM crops into the wild is already leading to the creation of herbicide- resistant weeds in Canada.
What about the health risks of GM foods? Do you see any looming problems?
I know of no reason to say the foods currently on the market are not safe to consume. But I don't have as much confidence as I should in that statement. There was a letter published in the journal Science last June from someone who had searched the literature for peer-reviewed studies comparing GM food to non-GM food. The researcher found something like five studies. That's not enough of a basis on which to claim, from a scientific standpoint, that we know enough to assure ourselves that these foods are going to be safe.
With the little we know about the food safety issue, I would say the biggest concern is allergenicity. Introducing new toxins into food is also a risk. Of course, breeders are going to try to avoid doing that, but plants have lots of toxins in them; as scientists manipulate systems that they don't completely understand, one of the unexpected effects could be turning on genes for toxins. There are rules that govern how genes come together and come apart in traditional breeding. We're not obeying those rules.
So you don't see genetic engineering of crops to be an extension of traditional breeding?
No, not at all. You just can't get an elephant to mate with a corn plant. Scientists are making combinations of genes that are not found in nature.
From a scientific standpoint, there is no dispute that this is fundamentally different from what has been done before. And that it is unnatural. Now, because it's new and unnatural doesn't necessarily mean that it will prove to be more risky. But it is certainly a big enough break with what we have done before to demand an extra measure of caution.
And caution is particularly appropriate where the technology involves our food supply. Lots and lots of people--virtually the whole population--could be exposed to genetically engineered foods, and yet we have only a handful of studies in the peer-reviewed literature addressing their safety. The question is, do we assume the technology is safe based on an argument that it's just a minor extension of traditional breeding, or do we prove it? The scientist in me wants to prove it's safe. Why rest on assumptions when you can go into the lab?
Science can never prove that any technology is 100 percent safe. Will you ever be satisfied that we've tested GM foods enough? And how much risk is acceptable?
Sure, I could be satisfied that GM foods have been adequately tested. But it's premature to address that question now. Nobody is saying, "Look, we've got this large body of peer-reviewed experimental data comparing GM with non-GM foods on a number of criteria that demonstrate the food is safe."
When we have generated such a body of evidence, then there will be an issue of whether what we have is enough. And eventually, if things go well, we'll get to a point where we say, we've been cautious, but now we're going to move ahead--we need to fish or cut bait. But we're nowhere near that point now.
Obviously, we take risks all the time. But why are we taking these risks? If we didn't have an abundant food supply, if we didn't have something like 300,000 food products on our shelves already, then we would have an argument for taking this society-wide risk. But we've got plenty of food. In fact, we've got too much. And although we have many problems associated with our food system, they are not going to be solved by biotechnology.
--Sasha Nemecek, a former editor at Scientific American, is a science
writer based in New York City.
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Ice Fishing
Don Huminsky, 74, of McCandles enjoys the nearly 50 degree weather to ice fish on North Park Lake on Friday afternoon. "I'm getting to old to fish when its to cold outside," he said smiling. "This is perfect," he added.
This is the first of many photos that I will be posting of interesting objects found in my daily journeys.
Moshe Baran
Moshe Baran, 88, of Squirrel Hill escaped a Nazi labor camp and joined an armed resistance group that sabotaged and fought German troops. He was able to save his mother and two siblings from the ghettos. His father and youngest sister did not survive.
AmeriCorps-MLK Day
Volunteers worked to cleanup Braddock's Carnegie Library, make ceramic water filters to be used in Africa, renovate an abandoned building, collect old tires, and other jobs around Braddock as part of a community project sponsored by AmeriCorps, KEYS Service Corps, to celebrate the work and legacy of Martin Luther King.
Robin Poole hooks her husband, Mike, up to a dialysis machine at their Penn Hills home on Friday morning, January 16, 2009. Poole, 39, has had end stage renal disease since 1997. He had a kidney transplant in 2001 but it didn't take. He's been awaiting another one ever since, but has not left his illness stop his life. He and his wife tote the dialysis machine wherever they go including camping trips throughout the summer.
Steeler Mania
From Steelers cakes at Oakmont Bakery to sea lions waving terrible towels at the zoo to crazed Steelers fans braving subzero temperatures at a rally, Steeler mania has taken over Pittsburgh once again as the Steelers get ready to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game on Sunday.
(Top) The blue sky makes for a colorful backdrop against the freshly fallen snow on a hillside in Highland Park on Thursday afternoon. (Middle) Steve Zelicoff, 52, of Squirrel Hill braves the cold to jog in Schenley Park in Oakland on Thursday afternoon. (Second from Bottom) Sabrina Ukasik, 8, of McKeesport braves the cold weather to sled ride at Schenley Park in Oakland on Thursday afternoon. (Bottom) Steve Zelicoff, 52, of Squirrel Hill braves the cold to jog in Schenley Park in Oakland on Thursday afternoon.
Iron City Beer
Beer? Who doesn't love beer. Here are some photos of cans of Iron City Beer being packaged at the historic Iron City Brewing in Pittsburgh.
Iron City Brewing
Iron City Brewing Company President Tim Hickman announces the facility will temporarily suspend operations of its can line effective March 1, 2009 during a press conference today at the brewery.
Standoff End
A man who barricaded himself inside his Penn Hills home for several hours on Tuesday is taken by police and paramedics by stretcher to an ambulance after the standoff came to an end along Universal Road in Penn Hills.
Blood Drive
Kristine Smith, left, with the Central Blood Bank waits as (from left to right) Katie Burton, 17, Paul Dyer, 18, and Lindsay Durst, 17, give blood on Tuesday afternoon at the Forbes Road Career and Technology Center in Monroeville during a blood drive conducted at the school.
Pitt Basketball
A "We're #1" foam finger hangs at The Pittsburgh Stop (Outside Vendor)'s stand along Forbes Avenue in Oakland after the University of Pittsburgh's basketball team was named #1 in the country.
Meals on Wheels
Lou Oblich, 86, of Forest Hills and Helen Beech, 84, of Forest Hills, prepare meals at the Forest Hills Senior Center on Monday morning, January 5, 2009. The two volunteer at the center packing meals to be delivered to those in need in the borough.
Football Fun
Luc Ackerman, 13, of Carrick drops back for a pass as he plays quarterback with friends during a game of football along Brownsville Road in Carrick on Friday afternoon, January 2, 2009.
Palestinian Supporters
Protesters stand in front of the Federal Building, Downtown on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Palestine Solidarity Committee, Unitarian Universalist for Justice in the Middle East, Muslim American Society and other groups protesting the attacks on Gaza.
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First Class
Doreen Gudel, 44, of Monongahela holds Maddie, a Belgian Malinois, as she waits for a private plane to pick her up to deliver her to a foster family in Wisconsin. Maddie was found as a stray puppy and taken in by an elderly person who could no longer care for her so had to take her to the Washington Area Humane Society.


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This is how the Japanese do their bike storage. Looks like a great system! Not sure if it's fat bike compatible though..
I give it 100+ years before it arrives in the UK.
Bike Forum
Japanese bike storage. Very cool.
Wow. Just wow.
It seems every country outside of the UK knows how to do things properly. They also have high capacity towers to park cars in Japan in a similar fashion to this, also over in Europe, underground multi-story car parks are commonplace in major towns and cities. It takes us over 10 years and multi-billion dollars to lay a bit of rail track between London and Birmingham. Imagine how long it would take and how much it would cost for us to start burrowing under our towns and cities to create a bike storage system.
Bonkers and Brilliant.
used this one a few times.
If we tried to do it someone elses bike would be returned to you in a mangled heap.
"safe from pranksters" ! so they don't have bike thieves in japan then just the odd rascal that lets your tyres down
very cool system
^ How do you get the scooters/motorbikes out of that? Do you have to go up the escalator?
I remember seeing this is in Munich
that is superb.
similar concept to the car park in the irobot movie.
That pic of the cars is the VW factory is it not?
Imagine the tangled mess after an earthquake.
Drac- Sure is. It's in the VW Autostadt.
That pic of the cars is the VW factory is it not?
It's their theme park, next to the main plant in Wolfsburg.
How much would that cost to build, just to store 200 bikes?
It would probably cost £10/hr over here to use it
It would be like a vending machine for tech savvy criminals.
That bike park thingy..
We'd have a 6ft high razor wire fence around it, then a bloke in a high vis, then a security guard, then a scrote watching your prize goods go down, then a dog would piss up it, then you'd be rejected cos your debit card was cloned.. Etc. etc.
Never happen here.
Exactly how my car parking at home works. But had only 1 keyfob to request a platform to park it, and to request the car be returned.
Has 28 parking bays in a line in the basement: 7 slots end to end, stacked 2 cars high on each side.
Handy... till it goes wrong. In autumn the leaves block the sensors, and in winter the hydraulic oil goes a bit thick and the thing stops if the platform doesn't get to the bottom in time. Fortunately the maintenance guy lives round the corner, and can operate it in manual mode if it's stuck half way.
This is a cool one in Budapest too...
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Posted on: August 3rd, 2009 Stark Industries Wants You!
We're still nine months away from the release of Iron Man 2, so you know what that means: marketing time. What better way to get fans crazier than they already are than with some good ol' fashioned viral marketing. Marketing strategy has always been a creative venture when it comes to Hollywood, and what was perfected (and arguably originated, in terms of film promotion) with The Dark Knight now lends itself to Iron Man. So here's what we've got going.
If you head on over to www.StarkIndustriesNow.com you will see that you are now on the Stark Industries homepage, and greeted with what appears to be a hand-written press release from Tony Stark himself. Typical, Tony Stark writes his press releases on coffee mug-stained napkins.
The napkin reads:
Tony Stark
(Pepper, pls post exactly as is!)
Oh that Pepper Potts, he said exactly, not literally!
Now, there's a link at the top of the page that says "JOIN STARK INDUSTRIES". If you click that it takes you to an online job application for Stark Industries. It's a form that asks you basic questions as any job application would, when can you work, your address, etc. then it goes on to ask you some pretty interesting ones like
A plane flying past a non-moving observer has kinetic energy in the reference frame of this observer, the same plane has how much kinetic energy in the reference frame which moves with the plane?
What term describes the superposition of two or more waves resulting in a new wave pattern?
Fun stuff! So I filled the form out, as best I could, and hit submit.
Well, moments ago I received this email from Kay Baker at Stark Industries:
Hey there!
Thank you so much for being one of the first people to apply for a job at Stark Industries. So far, the response has been incredible. You are among the best and brightest and your interest in joining our ranks is truly appreciated.
Already we have an overwhelming number of applicants and we plan to take our time thoroughly investigating each one. It may be a long process, but it is the only way to ensure that we find the absolute best candidates to work at Stark Industries.
We will contact you soon as we narrow down our selection.
All the best,
Kay Baker
Verrrry interesting. I like where this is going. I guess now we wait and see what happens, but this is a really good way of engaging the hardcore fans, and fun alternative to just sitting at home and waiting. If I were to guess anything, this will lead to some fun reveals like images or even a trailer, ala Why So Serious?, the Dark Knight viral.
Until then, we'll keep our eyes on the inbox and let you know what happens next. Head on over to Stark Industries and apply yourself!


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Q: what is ADUC (Active Directory Users and Computers)?
A: It is a tool within the Remote Server Administration Tools
Pack which lets you perform certain management tasks such
as viewing your OU moving users in and out of the OU, creating groups and
managing group membership. You must be logged into a machine on the Hokies
domain to use ADUC. You can add computers to the domain via AD-Admin
Q: Where can I download the admin tools so I can use the ADUC (Active Directory Users and Computers) tool?
A: it can be downloaded from the Microsoft website, It's part of the Remote Server Administration Tools set Win 7 version
Q: what is a resource account?
A: Resource accounts are exchange accounts typically used either as a
back end for your VT PACE account or as a calendar account for things like
conference rooms and equipment.
Q: how do I recognize a resource account?
A: Resource accounts all end with "-resc", the description field of the account will be
#resc#[UID] where UID is tied to the sponsor of the account.
Q: What are resource manager groups?
A: these are security groups which control access to a
resource account. The group is granted permissions to the account (such as full
mailbox control or send as permissions). By adding or removing members of this
group you can control who has access to a particular resource account.
Q:How do I recognize resource manager groups?
A:Resource manager groups will be named after the account
but have "-group" instead of "-resc" , the description field will be #group#
Q: I just added a user to the group but they can't log in, whats wrong?
A: The user may need to log out of outlook or log off then back onto windows for the group membership
to properly update.
Q: what is the difference between a regular resource account and one associated with an Exchange PACE account?
A: A PACE account will have an additional @vt.edu email
address associated with it and the Manager group will have "send as" permissions to allow members
to send as that account. the PACE accounts will also have an @vt.edu forwarder
address in the registry to rout non-exchange mail to the account
Q: How can I tell the difference between a resource account and an Exchange PACE account?
A: Resource accounts set up as a PACE acocunt will have #pace# in the description instead of #resc#
Q: Can I manage calendar permissions in ADUC?
A: No, you can grant full mailbox access (and therefore
calendar permission control) to the resource account by adding a member to the resource
management group. The owner will then have to adjust calendar permissions
through a client like outlook.
Q: Our OU seems to have an account that does not follow the above rules. whats up with that?
A: TMost likely the account you see is an older resource account built before our current processes
we are working to fix these and bring them up to standard.
Q: Why are all the resource accounts disabled?
A: To avoid abuse and provide increased security and auditability resource accounts are disabled by default.
The accounts can still receive mail and can be accessed by the members of the manager group via their own Hokies credentials. the
only thing the disable does is prevent the password from being reset and logging into the account directly.
Q:How do I access a resource account in web outlook?
A: Instructions can be found on the computing.vt.edu website
Q:How do I request a resource account?
A: If you are an authorized OU admin you can
submit a request a standard resource account via 4-help, the request should include the desired object
name and purpose optionally you can include a display name. If you want a PACE type resource the PACE form
must be filled out and submitted to IMCS