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So I bought Driver CE new and I enabled the uplay passport and CE content with PSN just fine, but ingame theres no sign of it even after reaching lvl 5...
Not having much luck with CS telling me to contact sony when its clearly ubisoft fault.( Reference Number 120409-000036 )
Could it be because my email from uplay is different from my psn email (doubt it but just want to make sure)
Judging from other threads im not the only one having this problem,anyone here got it resolved ?
And is it even possible to get my CE content working at this point ,or do I need a new code or something ?
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Easter weekend may be our last holiday opportunity for a while to get to the beach, cast out those fishing lines, or hunt and gather on the shoreline for cockles and mussels.
Plentiful, unfenced and free, we can all get our hands on a small part of this protein supply in the blue seas that surround us.
A couple of weeks ago we were at the Waipu River estuary doing just that; having lots of fun on the water's edge as we filled our bucket with cockles. It was then straight home and into the pot with our bounty, along with a little wine and a few herbs. After 20 minutes on the stove, the shells were open and then strained off into a bowl. We sat on the deck dipping our little delicacies into vinegar. Not too bad for a Sunday afternoon.
Other ways to enjoy seafood are sashimi, or a whole fish scaled, gutted and barbecued with some Asian spices or simply dipped in egg and pan fried in butter, served with a squeeze of lemon.
Fresh fish doesn't need too much attention. My other favourite is to smoke a larger fish, and then use it for an array of dishes, fish cakes, kedgeree, or on crostini with wasabi and aioli.
Today I start with a fresh salad served in shells or on a small plate. Always keep your salad covered in the fridge until ready to serve to keep it crisp and fresh. Serve immediately with scallops, fried quickly with plenty of coriander and chilli. A squeeze of lime is a nice touch.
Next I have chosen hapuka, served with slow-cooked beans and tomatoes, but this recipe is equally suitable for other fish.
Serve the beans warm, and savour the flavours, with the crispy fried capers and olives adding a yummy salty taste. The fish will melt in your mouth.
Cockles, found in the sandy mud of estuaries, are easily gathered at low tide (or found at fish markets). Here, I make what I call a peasant meal: simple and easy to prepare. Within 20 minutes you will have a wholesome pasta dish to serve for lunch or dinner. The salsa verde can be made from any soft herbs you have on hand; here I have used peppery watercress mixed with parsley, which complements the cockles. (It is also delicious in sandwiches.)
Here's to a happy weekend. Celebrate the tradition of Easter not just with loads of chocolate, but getting out and enjoying the great outdoors, too.
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My right side neighbors are so freakin' nosy! I can't do anything outside my house without being sucked into meaningless conversation and questions.
I'm like, dude, can't we just be neighbors and strangers at the same time?....smh...
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Next to the Mississippi River delta in the Gulf of Mexico, no other river basin in North America struggles with excess nutrients more than the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 64,000-square-mile estuary is the nation's largest, encompassing parts of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia as well as the District of Columbia.
Stormwater runoff is one of the worst offenders. Through the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program, the EPA's ultimate goal is to reduce nitrogen by 110 million pounds/year and total phosphorous by 6.3 million pounds annually. Last year, dissatisfied with the steps taken so far to reach these goals, the Sierra Club and five other environmental groups sued the agency for not enforcing stormwater permits and demanded national numeric nutrient criteria for stormwater discharge.
It's not clear how the new load requirements, Clean Water permits that are up for renewal this year, and new stormwater regulations being considered by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will affect jurisdictions in the watershed. But all indications point to tougher environmental regulations during the worst downturn since the Depression.
Two-thirds of the 62.5-squaremile city of Richmond, Va., is served by a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4); the remaining onethird by a combined sewer system (CSS). The drainage system, which includes both natural and manmade components, discharges into creeks that flow into the James River, which is a Chesapeake Bay tributary, as well as directly into the river itself. Because the city's stormwater permit requires that it take steps to protect streams entering the river, it must improve the quality of the stormwater that flows into these streams.
Though the city has identified what it needs to do to make this happen, before this year it had allocated no more than $2 million in general revenues annually for the system — not nearly enough to cover necessary improvements and maintenance.
Reflecting the lower property and sales tax revenues common to most U.S. communities, the city council approved a 2010-2011 budget in May that was $25 million less than the current year's budget.
But of course the drivers requiring proactive stormwater management planning and implementation haven't gone away.
Because the city plans to issue a bond in one or two years, officials didn't want to risk lowering an AA rating by dipping into the city's $48 million reserves.
So although proposed on four previous occasions in different forms and service levels, in May the council finally approved the creation of a stormwater utility effective July 1.
Because the Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) was already providing natural gas, water, and wastewater treatment, and street lighting for 130,000 customers, as well as managing the city's Stormwater Management Program, it was the logical choice to house the new stormwater utility. The department treats up to 132 mgd of drinking water for several counties as well as Richmond residents and up to 70 mgd of wastewater. In 2008, it received 350,000 phone calls, issued 1.7 million bills, and read 2.2 million gas and water meters. 2010 operating expenses are budgeted at $324 million, and capital expenditures at $153 million.
By dedicating funds directly to stormwater management, the department can provide a comprehensive program for:
- Regulatory compliance including water quality monitoring, floodplain management, and meeting permit requirements
- Capital improvements including storm sewer installation, culvert and ditch upgrades, stream restoration, water quality retrofits, and storm drainage master planning and engineering
- Operation and maintenance including inspection and maintenance of catch basins, drainage ditches, detention ponds, and other best management practice (BMP) facilities
- Asset renewal including catch basin and storm drain rehabilitation and replacement.
Though two-thirds of the 73,000 parcels for which the stormwater utility is issuing assessments are single-family residences, less than one-third of revenues will come from these properties, which will pay an average of $45/year
But while nonresidential properties can apply for credits to cover up to half their annual fee, depending on the methods they use for capturing and using runoff, the city charter doesn't provide the same allowance for homeowners.
This means the city must write and submit enabl ing language, which DPU Director Chris Beschler and the city council's Charter Change Committee are working on, to the state legislature.
Unlike many communities that have launched stormwater utilities, the department issued assessments before sending out bills; and mailed the assessments over four weeks — rather than all at once — based on city council districts.
As expected, call volumes are 10% to 15% higher than usual since property owners began receiving their assessments in May. But by staggering the mailings, the department's call center and billing operations employees can handle the additional calls and billing tasks required by a separate stormwater operation. The schedule also provided an opportunity for public education and time to correct errors in impervious surface area calculations, stormwater class, or property ownership. So while 25 new engineering and field operations positions were created to staff stormwater functions, additional administrative staff isn't necessary.
To ensure consistency in the information provided to property owners, the department provided stormwaterspecific training and tools to six of the 23 customer service representatives in its call center and gave the remaining 17 agents "frequently asked questions" scripts in case customers are routed to them. Supervisors and managers were also trained.
Property owners have 60 days from the date of their assessment to file an appeal.
To date, approximately two-thirds of the 100 appeals that have been submitted have been found to be legitimate and resolved.
"Establishing the utility ensures that the business of stormwater management receives adequate financial support independent of the city's tax rate and general fund," says Beschler. "Our approach is equitable because all contributors to stormwater runoff share the costs of maintaining and improving the city's storm drainage system."


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Texas Folklife Festival is a world without borders
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(May 5, 2006)--Since 1972, the Texas Folklife Festival (TFF) has celebrated the rich heritage of more than 40 Texas cultures. Through food, music, dance, arts and crafts, TFF helps to keep alive these unique cultural traditions.
The 35th anniversary celebration begins Thursday, June 8 and continues through Sunday, June 11 at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown San Antonio.
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"It seems like just yesterday we were planning the first Texas Folklife Festival, which was modeled after the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C.," said Jo Ann Andera, Texas Folklife Festival director. "There are 18 ethnic groups who are celebrating 35 years, and another 18 that are celebrating between 29 and 34 years at the festival. This continuity and dedication of the participants is what makes this celebration so special."
TFF was developed to pay tribute to the Lone Star State's original pioneers who came from a wide range of cultures. As the signature event of UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures, the festival brings together more than 70,000 people to celebrate Texas' many cultural traditions. Visitors can revel in a smorgasbord of ethnic foods, world music, traditional folk dance, artistic demonstrations and crafts at this family reunion of cultures.
At UTSA, purchase discounted tickets at the 1604 Campus at Fiscal Services windows (John Peace Library Building Room 1.03.06 and Multidisciplinary Studies Building Room 1.02.32) and at the University Center information desk, across from the bookstore. Only cash is accepted at the information desk. At the Downtown Campus, purchase tickets at the Fiscal Services window, Frio Street Building Room 1.508.
UTSA discounted admission is:
- Adults 13 years of age and older, $6 ($10 at gate)
- Children ages 6-12, $4; children age 5 and under, free
- Limit 10 adult tickets, no limit for children's tickets
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Purchased at other venues, advance adult tickets are $8. Tickets are available through June 11 at the Texas Folklife Festival Web site or by calling (210) 458-2259. Advance tickets are available through June 11 at area H-E-B stores.
TFF hours are 5-11 p.m., Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9; noon-11 p.m., Saturday, June 10; and noon-9 p.m., Sunday, June 11.
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|Hard to go wrong with a Ray 2, you will be happy with it (and yes, much lower energy usage)
|Did not take time for good new pics (quick pics are in the tanks blog) - but very encouraging 1 week growth with the Ray II.
Well, I posted the pictures in my tank's blog. Time will tell how the spectrum agrees with the plants. It is not as much light as my old 250watt hqi. Hard to tell if it is more or less than 1/2 of my old 2xodno t-8 system (I was running 2 shop lights till one was shorted and caught on fire).
It is enough light to make the aquarium look good in person. It is a very attractive fixture. Likewise I simply do not have the time to maintain the tank as an EI extreme high tec anyway. So this this change is inline with many others I have made to the tank.
Anyway, some magic maybe, but does not violate laws of physics.
|I'd suggest go to ebay and search for LED flood light. Depending on how much light you want.. there is anything from 10watts all the way up to 160+ watts.. They are pretty efficient too, producing around 90 lumens per watt. Most of them use SMD led's now I'm starting to see some using the CREE led. I am trying out the 30WSMD, it's bright enough, love the shadows it casts, and the shimmer when you have rippling water on the surface.
The majic of LED's (are they really that efficeint-help deciding lighting)
I am tired. Tired of repairing and replacing failing lighting.
I started out with only minimal concern for budget. I have had my 250 watt hqi fail and be rebuilt at least 6 times now (and it's flickering again, so will be out in a week or so). I had my 2x96pc fail and be repaired 3 times, finally had a fire with one of my two odno's (water sprayed into fixture - not the odno's fault). That is all on the same tank (see sig line). I am tired.
Now for the math. I ran 250 watts with a good reflector and it was very nice . I ran 192 with top of the line reflectors and they were nice as well (but lost the point source reflections ). I ran about 220 watts with the 4 odno t8's and it pearled like soda (and looked like a redneck shop rather than my living room).
So a new direction. Trying to decide between over the counter 36" 28watt Finnex Ray 2 (per various posts that would still be considered high light). and a diy using something like a pair of citizen 40watt 12x12's. I convinced myself 3 citizen 60watt 18x18 would be out of budget, hard to do the same if the 2 40's is going to put more useful light on my plants than my current system for 2/3 the price of the Ray 2. (fwiw considering using a meanwell ELN ballist. It will require wall wart for a 10v source - but will want that for a fan(s) anyway).
A tired mind request others input.
Just a follow up. Ray 2 should be arriving Friday. I might continue work on the citizen for another tank - but I did not feel that I could realistically collect the parts and assemble a diy project before I started loosing plants.
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It's All Good in Mellow Malpais
Vista de Olas Hotel & Spa • Mal Pais, Costa Rica
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Stationed on the southern tip of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, Malpais is a surfer's dream. A place of exquisite tropical beauty, this coastal community boasts enough recreational opportunities to keep a man busy for years. Once a strip of sleepy fishing villages, Malpais and its neighboring towns of Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen have recently flourished, garnering international attention for their killer breaks and lush jungles. Plus, there are several good restaurants and even more open-till-dawn bars to satisfy partiers.
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Perched on a peaceful hill, Vista de Olas Hotel & Spa is surrounded by stunning views of Playa Malpais, Playa Carmen, Santa Teresa, and more. Each of the hotel's five yellow villas is tucked away in the jungle, affording guests extra privacy. Deluxe Villa accommodations are appointed with queen-size canopy beds and mosaic tile floors, along with a private porch, an open-sky bathroom, and air conditioning.
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There's no lack of sprawling, white-sand beaches in Malpais, and surfers have taken note. Off the beach, there are dozens of other endeavors that are ripe for the undertaking, like zipline canopy tours, waterfall excursions, fishing trips, sailing, yoga, horseback riding, and ATV tours, all of which Vista de Olas can arrange for you. After a full day of exploring, be sure and schedule a massage back at your villa.
"It was by far the best vacation we've ever had! The hotel was wonderful! The villas were clean, the pool was amazing, the bar was fabulous, and the view from the hotel bar/restaurant was unlike anything I've ever seen. It was beautiful!"-- TripAdvisor
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text: Hello, new to the group. I live in Texas about 20 miles Northwest of Fort Worth out in the country. I own four different Chevy trucks, 2005 Chevy 2500 HD 4 WD Duramax, 2000 1500 Silvarado, 1972 El Camino and a 1959 Chevy Apache. The latter two are in the process of restoration. Is there anyone out there short of the Chevy house that has the left side mirror for the 05 truck, it is heated and has the LED turn indicator in the glass with the extendable tow mirror option. The Chevy house can order them for almost 300 bucks but I would prefer something a little less costly if possible! I have tried eBay and Amazon with no luck. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for the help. Paul


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I heard them come in behind my apiary but saw no bees coming from my hives. It moved on and landed in a tree where I boxed them. My hives seem normal and I added supers already. I don't think they are mine.
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Art Home in Carlton, Melbourne
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Located in Carlton south, there are cute cafes, trendy bars, world class eateries and quirky boutiques located just a short stroll away in busy Lygon street and trendy Brunswick street.
Walk through the Exhibition gardens to the historic Exhibition Buildings and the museum,... and you are on the edge of the central city. Melbourne university and major public hospitals also just a short walk away.
Parking available in the wide, no through-road, tree lined street. Free Wi-Fi.
Trams and train are in abundance and you can easily get around Melbourne from this location.
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Craigs house is very special and beatiful! The bedroom was big with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was also very clean. In the garden you can observe colorful parrots. Craig was the best Host ever. We enjoyed the stay and will defenetely stay there again.
We were lucky that we found this really great place to stay in Melbourne with Craig as such a nice host. The beautiful house is located very central close to CBD. We really felt like home, could use the nice terrace and had a very comfotable room with an own shower/toilet. I just can recommend everybody to stay at Craig's place as he also gives you all neccessary information about the city.
Thanks Craig, you'll hear from me when I'll be back in Melbourne once:)
A more welcoming and generous host I cannot imagine. Craig not only invites you to share his beautiful home, he also shares of himself and his friends so warmly you sincerely feel a member of the 'family'. My first trip to Melbourne was made all that more memorable by getting to know Craig and Graeme. Sincere thanks.
The best place I ever stayed in my life.
The owner is the most friendly person I ever met.
I strongly recommend this place.
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Melbourne was the first stop on vacation from Greece and only possitive comments we have to do for the 'Art Home' !! The house is very beautiful and convenient, the bedroom was large and comfortable,very clean and also very private,no noise at all, with our own bathroom immediately next door. Great location as you can walk to all the major attractions around...We had also an excellent stay because of lovely hosts,Graig and Graeme, two of the most courteus people that we ever met !! We absolutely can recommend this place for anyone.Thanks!!! Stelios & Sotiria.
I just can't use word to describe the beauty of this house, generous hosts and wonderful music. I would like to recommend this fantastic place to all of you, since this place is one of the best. Thank you Craig and Graeme!
I have had the honor of staying as a guest in Craigs house. Yes, that is how it feels after spending almost two weeks in Carlton. Craig were of great help in finding out how to have a very pleasant stay in Melbourne. The house is very beautiful, comfortable and convenient. The athmosphere is incredibly friendly,safe and inclusive. I absolutely can recommend this place for anyone.
We had a wonderful stay in Craig's house at Carlton. He made us very welcome, we had comfortable accommodation and nothing was too much trouble for Craig.
We warmly recommend a stay at Craig''s delightful home.
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Exactly Mr. Zim...crazy at sounds I'd spend the first 3-4 Picks on G's, T's and Backers.
I'd band-aid the 2ndary and Backs
the Lines are the Backbone....and the Balls
NFL Championships : 1927 1934 1938 1956 Super Bowl Champions: XXI XXV XLII XLVI
He lost his starting job in Carolina to chase Blackburn
putting aside the "heritage" of NYG LBs, the fact is since Pierce, Mitchell and a "healthier" Boley left we've been struggling on the 2nd level of defense.
I like Paysinger, I like his motor. I like Jaquan, when healthy. But, we need athleticism in the corps.
When we passed on Burfict(?) I was like this goody-goody ****'s gonna kill us.
Still before we grab a LB, I want to see commitment to re-building the Offensive Line. Maulers really, failing that just big strong men who can maintain something like a pocket.
NFL Championships : 1927 1934 1938 1956 Super Bowl Champions: XXI XXV XLII XLVI
I think the d is sad, but the O is pathetic. Unable to sustain a drive, unable to run, Eli's got more picks than TDs (Does he have more sacks than TDs?). We have relied on the front 4 to make up for the shortcomings of the middle three, and have been able to win 2 SB without any burners in the middle. Although it looks like let Chase go was a mistake. JR's judgement on who to keep and who to let go seems normally to work (Bradshaw's career may be over, and I haven't heard of anyone else we let go making any kind of major impact). What happened to the short pass? It seems that Killdrive keeps going for the jugular on every play. Against the Kelly Offense, if this O doesn't sustain a drive, we will get buried.
we are what we are.
Eli has regressed, badly.
the O-Line is garbage. I like Coughlin, but it is time. If not him, his coordinators must go. Someone has to go.
Nassib as a Pick turns out to be something of a smart move...
NFL Championships : 1927 1934 1938 1956 Super Bowl Champions: XXI XXV XLII XLVI
I've said for a few years that we need a stud LB. I don't know that Beason is any answer with him having that microfracture surgery. Only difference with him and Phillips is that he's younger, and may be able to keep working hard and get his capabilities back.
The O line is a several year project. Last year I said it was the worst I could remember going back 40 years. This year it's worse.
Next draft I'd be happy to see every pick used for the OL and LBs. We need an enforcer to be proud of on both sides of the line.... A rock on O and an animal LB on D. We haven't had a 1st rnd. LB since Banks in '84.Hope Pugh and Beatty will improve, which leaves only 3 other positions to fill. Snee, Baas, Diehl... done. Baas will still be with us, but he never was anything special.
Lots of work ahead of us. Gilbride and Fewell have to go, which means TC will probably be gone, too, At his age you can't expect him to start fresh with new O and D Coordinators.
I haven/t been fond of our overall draft impact in the last 3-4 years.
Team fortunes are cyclical. We're on a downer. Lots of work ahead.
Could be worse? We could be cowgirl fans.
A bad year* with the GMEN is still better than a lifetime of winning SB's as a cowturd fan.
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Military correspondent Yves Debay killed in Aleppo
New York, January 18, 2013--An international journalist was killed by a sniper while covering fighting in Aleppo in Syria on Thursday, according to local and international press reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on all sides of the conflict to stop targeting journalists and allow them to report freely within the country.
Debay, a Belgian-born French journalist, was based in Aleppo, where he covered clashes between the Syrian army and opposition forces in the city for his online newsmagazine Assaut (Assault), according to news reports. A veteran military correspondent, he contributed reports for the French military magazine Raid, and had written several books about military conflicts.


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Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the United States based global aircraft leasing company, signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 30 eco-efficient A320neo Family aircraft today at the 2011 Dubai Airshow.
This latest order from ACG for 30 A320neo's brings the lessor's total A320 Family order book to 98 aircraft. Engine selection on ACG's A320neo fleet will be made at a later date.
"Faced with increasing fuel prices and tough competition, we are seeing a stronger than ever demand from our customers for modern fuel-efficient aircraft such as the A320neo," said Stephen Hannahs, CEO and Group Managing Director, Aviation Capital Group. "With the neo, we are able to offer our customers a tool which cuts fuel burn by 15%. There's no doubt that this aircraft will be snapped up by operators worldwide."
"We may have taken more time than other Leasing Companies to make the neo selection, but we wanted to test customer reaction, financial community acceptance and the fit within the ACG long term fleet plan – it passed with flying colors on all counts,"said John Feren, EVP Global Marketing, Aviation Capital Group.
"It's great to see ACG becoming the latest leasing company to order our new, fuel efficient A320neo," said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers. "This is a clear signal from the market that the A320neo is a great long term investment and will be the backbone of lessors' portfolios for the years to come."
Over 8,100 A320 Family aircraft have already been ordered and more than 4,800 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality with the current A320, making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. This reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4m litres of fuel – the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars. This saves 3,600 metric tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount absorbed by 240,000 mature trees. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6 and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.


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Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights revealed the list of 55 American colleges and universities that are under investigation for possible violations of Title IX – many of them for issues around sexual assaults. As we knew, and announced to the campus and community last July, one of these OCR investigations is related to a 2013 incident involving a CU-Boulder student.
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This week, the White House issued a report recommending that colleges and universities take a series of strong actions to combat sexual assault on campus. The report recommends, among other measures, that institutions have a comprehensive sexual misconduct policy, strong prevention strategies and a place where victims can go to receive confidential support.
I am pleased to report that we have had these particular measures in place at CU-Boulder for some time. We discuss consent and sexual assault prevention at new student orientation and follow up with messages throughout the year. The Office of Victim Assistance provides free and confidential counseling, advocacy and support to CU students, faculty and staff, and we established that office in 1996, setting a course for national leadership on this issue. However, we have more to do to fully integrate our efforts into the campus culture.
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Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw expects a physical challenge from 49ers
Excerpt: "Mario Manningham reached out to Ahmad Bradshaw on Sunday, following the running back's career game. He wanted to congratulate his close friend and former teammate who reached the 200-yard plateau for the first time. He also let him know that he'll be facing a completely different defense the next Sunday.
"I told him, 'Yeah, you're trying to make up for when we play y'all, huh?' " Manningham, the former Giant and now 49er, quipped on a conference call with reporters today.
The Giants know the 49ers aren't the Browns. The numbers and their experiences remind them. The consensus in the Giants locker room is that their NFC Championship Game victory in San Francisco was the most physical game they've ever played. They expect more physicality Sunday. And for the 49ers it all starts with stopping the run." Read more...
Giants' Keith Rivers expects to return for 49ers game
Excerpt: "Keith Rivers' hamstring injury has nagged through the first five weeks of the season, keeping him out of three games and limiting him when he did play.
But the Giants linebacker said he's finally turned a corner and expects to play Sunday against the 49ers.
"Obviously, hamstrings are tricky, so you've always got to be cautious until they're completely gone," Rivers said today. "I felt like I turned the corner where I can see kind of the light at the end of the tunnel."
Rivers played the opener against Dallas and the Week 3 game at Carolina. But he admitted he didn't let the muscle rest enough and wound up aggravating it in practice. He sat out each of the past two games against the Eagles and the Browns but was "excited" to practice fully both yesterday and today." Read more...
Kevin Gilbride not worried about ex-Giants sharing secrets of offense with 49ers
Excerpt: "Mario Manningham, the former Giants receiver who now plays for the 49ers, said he's been coaching his new teammates up on his old offense.
He can offer the San Francisco defensive backs information on "what's going to happen here, things like that," he said on a conference call yesterday. He's also letting them in on how Eli Manning thinks.
"I know what's going on," said Manningham, who played four seasons for the Giants. "I share it with them."
Between Manningham and running back Brandon Jacobs -- who spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Giants before signing with San Francisco -- how concerned is offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride?" Read more...
Joe Martinek was ready to move on when Giants' call came
Excerpt: "Joe Martinek's agent made the rounds. He called each team on behalf of his client, whom the Giants waived in their first round of preseason cuts. Each team gave the same response: keep waiting, as the season continues and players get hurt you'll probably get a call. It's a numbers game.
That call finally came early this week. And, again, it was the Giants, who signed him onto their practice squad.
"It was getting a little frustrating being at home just working out everyday," the Hopatcong High School and Rutgers product said. "I was going to have to start looking for a job soon so mentally it was taking a little toll on me, but I just kept staying positive and continuing to work out.
Martinek, 23, originally signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent and caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown in the preaseason." Read more...
Giants' Hakeem Nicks returns to practice
Excerpt: "Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks returned to the practice field and is participating in at least individual drills today -- a possible sign he could try to return for this week's game at San Francisco.
Nicks has missed the past three games with foot and knee injuries. He last practiced, in a limited capacity, before the Week 4 game against the Eagles, but his knee -- which he banged on the turf in Week 2 against the Buccaneers, in addition to aggravating his surgically repaired foot -- swelled afterward. Nicks has been sidelined since and did not practice yesterday.
While the media were at practice today, Nicks lined up for some jog-through plays and also went through individual drills. Only team plays count toward a player's participation, so we'll see how the team lists him later." Read more...
Giants' embracing role of underdog against 49ers
Except: "They are the defending Super Bowl champions. They are preparing for an opponent whose home turf was their last stop to that Super Bowl, just more than eight months ago.
And yet, we know how these Giants love to be the underdogs.
"Nobody gives us a chance to win," coach Tom Coughlin said Wednesday morning. "We'll see."
That's how Coughlin described the motivation for his team this week, as it prepares for an NFC Championship Game rematch against the 4-1 San Francisco 49ers .
Nobody? Really?
"I just sense it," Coughlin said. Then he admitted, "I'm hoping that way." Read more...
Giants' Martellus Bennett plans to play vs. 49ers
Excerpt: "Martellus Bennett played through much of the Giants' win over the Browns with a hyperextended left knee he sustained when he slipped on the wet, artificial grass at MetLife Stadium last Sunday.
And though he didn't practice Wednesday, he expects to play Sunday against the 49ers.
"Hopefully. That's the plan," the tight end said. "We're doing everything we can to be ready for this weekend. Working with the trainers and doing stuff on my own. The plan is to be out there on Sunday. That's always the plan. But like in anything, things don't always go according to play, but we're heading in the right direction right now."
Bennett acknowledged that he "messed some [stuff] up" in the knee, but didn't elaborate. Candlestick Park in San Francisco is notorious for its poor natural grass playing surface, but Bennett said it won't play a factor in whether he plays or not.
"I like natural grass better than the other stuff with the rubber in it – the artificial turf, the artificial grass," said Bennett, who had three catches for 30 yards and played a significant role in blocking for Ahmad Bradshaw against the Browns. "I like real stuff better than fake stuff personally." Read more...
49ers' Mario Manningham doesn't hold a grudge, but is motivated to face his former team
Excerpt: "As soon as he became a free agent, on March 13, Mario Manningham came to the realization that he wouldn't wear a Giants uniform again.
Four days later, on March 17, he was a San Francisco 49er, joining the team he helped defeat in the NFC Championship game with a 17-yard touchdown reception two months earlier.
In a conference call with reporters this afternoon, Manningham said he wasn't offended that the Giants didn't show much interesting in bringing him back. He understands the NFL is as much a business as it is a sport. But facing his former employer is still something he's looked forward to since the schedule was released.
"Do I have a grudge? No. Am I motivated? Yeah," Manningham said. "I'm motivated by every game. Especially this game. Who wouldn't be motivated by their old team?" Read more...
Victor Cruz says another salsa rendition by Carlos Rogers "won't sit well with me"
Excerpt: "49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers told reporters in San Francisco earlier this week that if he makes a play against Victor Cruz, or gets an interception, "just do his dance."
That's what Rogers did in the team's regular-season meeting last year, after notching an interception on a pass intended for the Giants receiver. If Rogers is at it again when the teams play this weekend, Cruz said he won't be pleased.
"I obviously won't be OK with that," Cruz said on a conference call with the San Francisco media. "But it is what it is. He's going to choose what he wants to do. It is what it is. I'm not going to try to retaliate or go crazy. That's not me. But it obviously won't sit well with me, as I've stated in the past."
Cruz started doing the salsa dance last season to honor his grandmother, who taught him the dance, and their Puerto Rican heritage. His grandmother passed away last month at age 77." Read more...
Jacquian Williams "pretty sure" last year's fumbles will be in 49ers' heads on Sunday
Excerpt: "Jacquian Williams is "curious" to see how he feels when he takes the field at Candlestick Park this Sunday.
The last time the second-year Giants linebacker was there was for the NFC Championship Game in January. And he made a decisive play in that victory, stripping the ball from punt returner Kyle Williams' grasp in overtime to set up Lawrence Tynes' game-winning field goal.
It was one of two costly fumbles Kyle Williams made in that game. When the 49ers see the Giants again this Sunday, could those mistakes be in their heads?
"I'm pretty sure," Jacquian Williams said. "I'm pretty sure any team would be. They'll be aware of it, but I don't expect them to shy away from what their plans are to do. I don't expect them to fair catch it or anything." Read more...
Nicks: Friday will be "defining day" on return
Excerpt: "The replacement receivers have done a wonderful job filling in for Hakeem Nicks during his three-week absence. At times, their big games have made the drop-off hard to notice.
But there's just something undeniably special for the Giants about having Nicks on the field with the offense. And the 24-year-old receiver knows it, too.
"Definitely. We all know that," Nicks said on Thursday. "We all know what I can bring to the table when I'm out there. Right now it's just a matter of making sure I'm able to compete at the highest level when I'm out there. It's just a matter of me taking care of my body.
"(Friday) will be the defining day."
Whether or not Nicks can practice on Friday will likely define whether he'll be able to play on Sunday when the Giants (3-2) travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers (4-1) in a rematch of last season's NFC championship game. Nicks tested out his injured right foot and left knee in practice on Thursday for the first time in two weeks. And while Tom Coughlin said he "moved around OK," Nicks said he was very limited and was just hoping to get a feel for his conditioning level." Read more...
Nicks returns to practice
Excerpt: "It's just a first step, but it could be a big one.
Hakeem Nicks, the Giants' top receiver who has missed the last three games with injuries to his foot and his knee, was in pads and on the practice field with his team on Thursday afternoon. It appeared from the media's long-distance vantage point (see the picture above) that Nicks was at least participating in individual drills.
His actual participation won't be known until Tom Coughlin addresses the media after practice.
Regardless, just the fact that he was on the field is a step in the right direction. On Wednesday he was in pads and stretched with the team, but didn't actually do anything. It appears that today he's at least trying to gauge how his knee feels, so the Giants can decide whether to take him to San Francisco on Saturday.." Read more...
Myers: Justin Tuck held without QB sack so far, and that needs to change for Big Blue
Excerpt: "As the NFL heads into the sixth weekend of the 2012 season, there have been 201 players who have registered sacks, starting with Houston's J.J. Watt, who leads with 8.5, all the way down to the 22 players who barely make the list with a half-sack apiece.
That's an average of just over six players per team.
You start on page one and start looking for Justin Tuck and keep scrolling down a few pages.
Page 2? Nope.
Page 3? He's not there.
He's not even on the top of Page 5, where the last name of any player who has come up with a sack is listed.
Where's Tuck? He is grouped with all the other players who were sack-less in September and now October." Read more...
Giants' Insider" Tom Coughlin playing the underdog card
Excerpt: "Nobody plays the underdog better than Tom Coughlin and the Giants.Niners' salsa shennanigans irk Cruz
They were at it again on Wednesday when Coughlin met with the defending Super Bowl champions and reminded them once again that the world is against them. They head to San Francisco on Sunday as six-point underdogs with, he believes, everyone picking the 49ers.
"Nobody gives us a chance to win," Coughlin said. "We'll see."
A few hours later, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said, "That's probably an exaggeration — a big one." And he's probably right. But that won't stop Coughlin from playing the us-against-the-world card.
Because it usually works.
"I don't think we like it," Justin Tuck said. "I think we like to have people say that this football team has proven us wrong a lot of times and maybe we should give them the benefit of the doubt." Read more...
Excerpt: "At first Victor Cruz insisted he "could care less" whether 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers mocks his salsa dance, as promised, on Sunday. A few hours later the truth came out.
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"It obviously won't sit well with me," Cruz said on a conference call with the San Francisco media when asked about Rogers' plans to do the dance again. "It's something I do for my grandmother. It's something that's sacred to me. Due to her passing, and even before she passed away, it was something that's dear to me. And why I do it is for her, and because she told me she loved it so much and she taught me how to do it.
"Knowing that, it's a little slap in the face." Read more...
Nicks returns to Giants' practice
Excerpt: "A sight the Giants have waited for happened on Thursday as Hakeem Nicks was on the practice field, running around and participating in individual drills, running routes and catching passes.
Nicks has missed the past three games with right foot and left knee issues and the Giants are hoping they can get him back for Sunday's clash with the 49ers in a rematch of last year's NFC title game. Nicks missed the game against the Panthers in his hometown of Charlotte because his foot did not have enough time to rest after a playing a game four days earlier. He was expected to play against the Eagles but after practicing on a Thursday his left knee unexpectedly swelled up the next day, forcing him out of that game. He was not close to playing in last week's victory over the Browns.
The key for Nicks will be how he holds up in practice and, more importantly, how he responds physically on Friday. The Giants aren't leaving for San Francisco until Saturday and by then they should know if Nicks will join them on the cross-country flight." Read more...
Coughlin uses us against the world as Giants prepare for rematch vs. Niners
Excerpt: "Tom Coughlin bases so much of his preparation on statistics, numbers and tendencies, but yesterday he was just sort of winging it.
He has no proof, but that didn't stop the Giants coach from offering his perception of what most everyone is thinking about his team heading into Sunday's NFC Championship rematch with the 49ers.
"Nobody gives us a chance to win,'' Coughlin said. "We'll see.''
Nobody? No one giving the Super Bowl champs a shot at beating the 49ers? Is there any evidence at all to support this?
"I just sense it,'' Coughlin said before breaking into a smile and adding, "I'm hoping that way.'' Read more...
Giants' Cruz calls salsa by Rogers a 'slap in the face"
Excerpt: "Rogers irked Cruz in last season's regular-season game between the Giants and 49ers – won by the Niners, 27-20 – by breaking into the salsa after one of his two interceptions of Eli Manning. Cruz in his memoir, "Out of the Blue,'' wrote he thought the dance was "a cheap Victor Cruz imitation'' and vowed to get payback on Rogers and the 49ers.
Cruz made good on his promise, torching Rogers for 10 catches for 142 yards in the NFC Championship Game – won by the Giants, 20-17, in overtime - including a torrid eight-reception first half that had Rogers on the sideline pleading for help because he could not deal with Cruz. In audio captured on NFL Network's Sound F X, Rogers could be heard complaining "I can't cover the option route all day. If I go inside then he runs outside.'' Read more...SITE LINK
Giants' Jacquian Williams recalls NFC Title game
Excerpt: "LB Jacquian Williams said he's curious to know what emotions he'll experience when he returns to Candlestick Park after he forced the second fumble from 49ers punt returner Kyle Williams in last season's NFC Championship game, leading to Lawrence Tynes' winning field goal in overtime.
"Just realizing how big of a play it was, how it helped change the game," said Jacquian Williams, calling it the best moment of his NFL career.
After the Giants' 20-17 win on Jan. 22, Jacquian Williams and teammate Devin Thomas, who recovered the key fumble, said they were aware of Kyle Williams' concussion history and believed he would be vulnerable to a big hit. Kyle Williams told reporters in San Francisco this week he didn't believe the Giants were head-hunting and Jacquian Williams stressed that Wednesday." Read more...
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RB Andre Brown(Concussion)
S Kenny Phillips (Knee)
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TE Martellus Bennett (Knee)
LB Chase Blackburn (Hip)
T David Diehl (Knee)
WR Hakeem Nicks (Foot/Knee)
CB Coery Webster (Hand/Hamstring)
QB Eli Manning ready for 49ers rush unit
Excerpt: "Eli Manninghas been sacked less in the first 20 quarters of the 2012 season than he was in five periods in the NFC Championship Game.
That statement indicates a) Manning absorbed too much punishment when the Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17, in overtime last Jan. 22 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI; b) the offensive line has improved its protection and/or Manning is releasing the ball faster this year; and c) the Giants probably need to keep Manning upright against the NFL's second-ranked defense Sunday if they are to defeat the red-hot Niners in Candlestick Park.
Manning has been tackled attempting to pass just four times in the Giants' first five games. He was sacked six times – and the 49ers were credited with 12 hits on him – in their last meeting.
"They have a powerful rush unit," coach Tom Coughlin said today. "They got to the quarterback many more times than you'd like." Read more...
Giants' Hakeem Nicks returns to practice field
Excerpt: "Running back Ahmad Bradshaw said earlier this week that he expected wide receiver Hakeem Nicks to play on Sunday against the San Francisco 49res, but no official word had come from the team. His status for Sunday would be largely determined by his availably to practice on Thursday, which had become his normal routine prior to injuring his knee. So when theNew York Giants took the field this afternoon, all eyes were on #88. And there he was … in pads, warming up and participating in the jog through.
In addition to Nicks (knee/foot), wide receiver Ramses Barden (concussion), cornerbacks Jayron Hosley (hamstring) and Corey Webster (hand/hamstring), linebackers Keith Rivers (hamstring), Chase Blackburn (hip) and Michael Boley (hip), tackle David Diehl (knee), safety Antrel Rolle (knee) and tight end Martellus Bennett (knee) were also practicing on at least a limited basis.
Meanwhile, for running back Andre Brown, he has yet to pass the baseline concussion test and was not practicing. He is likely out for Sunday's game." Read more...
Martellus Bennett plans to play Sunday against 49ers
Excerpt: "During the first quarter of Sunday's 41-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns,New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett suffered what initially looked like a devastating knee injury. However, he would eventually return to the game and the team would announce during halftime that he had suffered ahyperextended knee. Afterwards, the Black Unicorn acknowledged being in some pretty serious pain -likening it to Pandas chewing on his knee- but insisted he wouldn't miss any playing time.
After not practicing on Wednesday, Bennett remained certain that he would play this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers."That's the plan," Bennett said. "We're doing everything we can to be ready for this weekend. Working with the trainers and doing stuff on my own. The plan is to be out there on Sunday. That's always the plan. But like in anything, things don't always go according to play, but we're heading in the right direction right now." Read more...
Brandon Jacobs unhappy with his role on 49ers
Excerpt: "It was never any real secret that running back Brandon Jacobs loved New York, loved his fans and loved his role with the New York Giants. Unfortunately, business is business in the NFL, and the two parted ways over a mere $500,000. As a result, the bruising back ended up in the Bay Area, signing with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $2 million.
But grass isn't always greener on the other side, even if you're earning a little more money to be there. And after having been inactive for the first five weeks of the season, Jacobs is growing increasingly impatient with his role … or lack thereof."It would be different if things were different, put it that way," said Jacobs. "I don't have any thoughts on it."
After suffering what appeared to be a major knee injury during the preseason, it was thought that the 49ers were just being cautious with Jacobs. However, that no longer appears to be the case as the monstrous back says his knee is fine and he's feeling as healthy as ever." Read more
San Francisco 49ers' Mario Manningham excited to face his old team
Excerpt: "The New York Giants are heading out to California this weekend to take on a familiar foe in the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers are not just familiar in the sense that the Giants played them twice last season, including a 20-17 victory in the NFC Championship game, but because this offseason, two key members of Big Blue's Super Bowl winning squad packed their bags and took off to the Bay Area. Needless to say, it will feel unnatural to watch Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobssuited up in red and gold on the opposing sideline on Sunday.
Despite reports from Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara thatManningham was "already talking"about this week's matchup, Manningham does not seem to be carrying a public grudge against his old teammates. The Super Bowl XLVIhero expects his former team to be come ready to play this weekend."That's a player's dream, to beat his old team.'' Manningham said. "They're going to be ready, I know how they roll over there so I know we're gonna be ready.'' Read more...
NFL Week 6 Predictions: Mikey's Crystal Ball
Excerpt: "This past Sunday, I was at the Chiefs/Ravens game, and left before the fourth quarter started. That means I did not witness fans booing Matt Cassel being sprawled out on the turf with a concussion, but I certainly wouldn't have expected that from this group of fans. I mean, it wasn't Philly or Oakland. The KC fans are passionate, yes, but that was just a horrible thing to do, no matter how disappointed you are in your QB. Regardless, here is what I took away on Sunday--that was some bad football being played on both sides. It reminded me of that Giants/Redskins game in the '70's, when I think Joe Danelo kicked a field goal to win 12-9. Hey, the Internet is a cool thing--check it out!
Okay, enough of all that jibberish--let's pick the games....
NY Giants at San Francisco--The Niners are still bitter about the NFC title game, but trust me--they are going to be tight while the G-men will be loose. Mikey will be at a wedding at precisely game time, which kind of sucks, but maybe it'll keep my blood pressure down not being able to watch. Giants 21, Niners 17" Read more...
ESPN E:60 Spotlights Justin Tuck
Excerpt: "Justin Tuck is currently playing his eight season for the New York Giants and has become one of the biggest names in New York City sports. Even in a city with a big media world, no one really seemed to know a lot about his background: Where did he come from? How was he discovered? What kind of family is he from? Tuesday night, ESPN aired an E:60 episode featuring the Giants' defensive end, during which everyone who viewed it found out all of that.
A lot of things factor into Tuck becoming the football player he's become, but he owes a lot of that to his family. Tuck is the youngest child and has five older sisters who, I guess you can say, bossed him around. As the second oldest of six kids, I know what it's like to be in a big family and how tough it makes you become." Read more...
NY Giants' news and notes: Giants talk about 49ers
Excerpt: "Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Here is your Thursday morning notebook. Today, a compilation of quotes from Giants' players on Wednesday. Full transcripts available on our 'Transcripts' page.
Jason Pierre-Paul: [Full transcript]
Q: Your coach said earlier that nobody gives you guys a chance to win. Do you guys really believe that?A: I don't know. All I know, as players and being on the Giants, we're going to go out there and fight, give all we've got. We don't care what anybody says about us, anyway. We're just going to go out there and play great football." Read more...San Francisco 49ers scouting report: More than just defense
Excerpt: "Last year the San Francisco 49ers were among the league leaders in defense (fourth in yards allowed) and special teams (with their punter and kicker getting Pro Bowl nods for special teams), but lacking on offense. In order to rectify that the 49ers spent a lot of resources on offense in the off-season. They signed wide receivers Mario Manningham and Randy Moss, running back Brandon Jacobs and then focused on offensive players early in the draft. Wide receiver A.J. Jenkins (first round), running back LaMichael James (second round), and guard Joe Looney (fourth round). Has it paid off? Let's take a look at the numbers.Offense
Category San Fran 49ers New York Giants PPG 29.3 (Tied 3rd) 30.4 (2nd) yards per game 401.2 (6th) 429.2 (2nd) Rush Yards per attempt 6.1 (1st) 4.8 (6th) Rush attempts per game 32.2 (6th) 25.2 (21st) Time of possession 32.27 (8th) 31:31 (11th) sacks allowed 12 (17th) 5 (2nd)
I didn't include passing yards per game, but the teams rank 27th (205 yards per game for the 49ers), and 3rd (309 per game) for the New York Giants." Read more...
Giants' injury report: Thirteen again an unlucky number
Excerpt: "New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said today that he is hopeful wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, who has missed three straight games with foot and knee issues, will practice this week.
"It's like every other week. Hopefully, he'll get a practice in," Coughlin said.
Thirteen players are on the New York giants' Wednesday injury report for the second consecutive week. Missing practice Wednesday were:" Read more...
49ers, Giants teams different from last meeting
Excerpt: "On January 22, 2012, the New York Giants left a sour taste in the mouths of the San Francisco 49ers. The Giants advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the 49ers in overtime of the NFC Championship game, and eventually won the Vince Lombardi Trophy in February. This weekend, the two teams face each other for the first time since that fateful meeting.
Before the big game, however, we take a step back to look at where each team was at that time and where they are now in the 2012 season.
The 49ers were coming off of a huge victory over the New Orleans Saints; their first playoff win since the 2002 season when they defeated the Giants in the wild card round. Against the Saints the week before, quarterback Alex Smith had scored four touchdowns and threw for nearly 300 yards. Their offense, however, was rather limited. The 49ers saw limited production from the wide receiver position in the post season, as the group only caught eight passes total in two playoff games. Running back Frank Gore alone caught 13 passes in that span. Part of that was due to injury, but also a lack of depth and talent at the position. Against the Giants in the NFC Championship game, the 49ers only had Michael Crabtree, Brett Swain and Kyle Williams available at wide receiver." Read more...
Giants not worried about former teammates spilling secrets
Excerpt: "Worried that former Giants turned 49ers Brandon Jacobs and Mario Manninghammight spill state secrets about what makes the Giants tick to their new teammates?
Don't be, as even if they do, it really won't matter if you rut the word of the current Giants.
Oh sure, the Giants are expecting both players to talk – Manningham even went so far as to say during his conference call with the New York media that he knows "what's going on" and that he told the 49ers defensive backs a "heads up, what's going to happen here, (and) things like that."
But are the Giants worried?
"I think we'll be all right," said quarterback Eli Manning. "Everybody always talks a bit, but they're not going to know what plays we're running, or what we're doing. So, I think we'll be in good shape." Read moe..
Inurty Report: Nicks on the field
Excerpt: "It looks more promising that wideout Hakeem Nicks will be back on the field Sunday in San Francisco.
Nicks was in pads and participating in practice on Thursday -- at least during the portion the media were allowed to watch.
Among the six other players who sat out practice on Wednesday, LB Chase Blackburnappeared to be practicing fully, and CB Corey Webster was doing at least some work.
Tight end Martellus Bennett was doing some running on the side with the trainers, while DTRocky Bernard and S Kenny Phillips were on the exercise bikes at the start.
There was no sign of RB Andre Brown, who is still recovering from a concussion. " Read more...
Tom Coughlin knows his audience
Excerpt: "A lot of very different things have been said about the New York Giants' Tom Coughlin over the course of his long career, but you have to admit the guy knows how to coach. I mean, this business Wednesday where he somehow played the "nobody's picking us to win" card for this Sunday's game against the 49ers in San Francisco? How's a guy get away with saying "nobody's picking us" on a Wednesday? Nobody's even made their Sunday game picks by Wednesday.
Ah, but Coughlin is shrewd. He knows this no-respect thing doesn't have to be rooted in truth to work where he needs it to work. The fact that there's no legitimate proof that people don't think Coughlin's defending Super Bowl champs are a good team is a minor and irrelevant detail. You can say anything you want, and in this case Coughlin knows the precise effect his outlandish claim Wednesday will have.
He knows the people who cover the team will go to every single Giants player they can find and ask them what they think about this outrageous lack of respect the world supposedly has for their roster and its accomplishments. He knows this becomes the dominant story of the week in his locker room. And although it might not get the headlines that Mark Sanchez,Tim Tebow and Raul Ibanez are getting in New York today, that doesn't matter. It will work where he needs it to work -- in the heads and hearts of his players. " Read more...
Tom Coughlin: Giants are underdogs
Excerpt: "Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants have seen the eye-popping numbers the San Francisco 49ers have put up recently.
And Coughlin believes that not many are giving the defending world champions a chance to win an NFC Championship Game rematch in San Francisco on Sunday.
"Nobody gives us a chance to win," Coughlin said when asked about how many consider the 49ers a favorite to win the NFC. "We'll see."
When asked to elaborate, Coughlin said, "I just sense it."
"Why do I think they feel that way? Probably because [people] think that the other team is playing very well," he said.
San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh replied, "Yeah, I think that is probably an exaggeration." Read more...
PFT's Week Six Picks
Excerpt: "Last week, the "mild" concussion to RG3 prevented me from taking a "major" lead over MDS in the picks contest.
Robert Griffin III exited, the Redskins lost, and what would have been a two-game win for the week turned into a push, with both of us going 10-4.
This week, Robert Griffin III is back, and his team's game against the Vikings once again will decide whether someone gets a two-game swing, or whether we tie once again.
For the year, there's still no tie. I'm leading the way at 49-28, and MDS is 47-30.
Giants at 49ers
MDS's take: Tom Coughlin says no one is giving his team a chance in this game. I wouldn't go quite so far as to say the Giants don't have a chance, but I would say the way the 49ers have played the last couple weeks, on both sides of the ball, I have a hard time seeing the Giants' path to a win.
MDS's pick: 49ers 31, Giants 17.
Florio's take: This is precisely the kind of game the Giants ordinarily win. And if they hadn't won in San Francisco in January en route to a Super Bowl victory, the Giants would win. No amount of Rodney Dangerfield cliches from coach Tom Coughlin will overcome the fact that the 49ers are hungrier and, for now, better. There's a chance it will get ugly.
Florio's pick: 49ers 31, Giants 24." Read more...
Martellus Bennett one of seven Giants not practicing today
Excerpt: "All those people that Tom Coughlin believes are picking against the Giants this weekend may feel more secure about their decision after a look at the team's practice report from Wednesday.
Seven Giants missed the session, including tight end Martellus Bennett. Bennett left Sunday's win over the Browns a couple of times with a knee injury, but returned to finish the game. Bennett told reporters, including Ralph Vacchiano of theNew York Daily News, that he "messed some s— up" in his knee in that game. He hopes to be able to play against the 49ers, but isn't sure whether the messed up s— will resolve itself in time to allow that to happen." Read more...


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thicknixon wrote:Scoring system: 1 point for every 25 yards passing, 6 points for TD, -2 points for fumbles lost and interceptions, 5 point bonus @ 300+ & 400+ yards passing.
Cutler vs. NE or Schaub vs. BAL?
It's a snowbowl in CHI with 30 mph winds and 55 mph gusts, stay far away from Cutler.


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Junior Couture Suite
Couture Collection
Works of art, the five Junior Couture Suites, one of which is on two levels, open the doors to a wonderful world where time seems to stand still. Skilfully decorated in subtle "trompe-l'œil", their paintings lend an audacious touch of modern design, creating volume and light.
The small duplex is split over two levels, giving it an unusual character and exceptional charm. The entrance includes a large dressing room and opens onto a staircase that goes down to the bedroom. Opposite the bed, a large imaginary landscape has been specially printed on the wallpaper and is reflected on the entirely mirrored wall opposite. The fineness of the materials and clever use of space make this charming suite a wonderful world that inspires the imagination.


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The Working Together Coalition to attend National Substance Abuse Prevention Conference in Austin, TX
Leslie Bouchonville and Kelly Felton with the Working Together Coalition are headed to Austin, Texas to join more than 1,300 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from throughout the country for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) 2013 Mid-Year Training Institute.
CADCA's Mid-Year Training Institute is a unique training opportunity designed specifically for community-based substance abuse prevention organizations. Participants will participate in a variety of lecture and hands-on sessions to expand their knowledge in prevention science and improve their skills in implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce drug and alcohol use. This year's Mid-Year, held at the Hilton Austin & The Austin Convention Center, will feature a number of renown experts in the field of substance abuse prevention research, such as social change expert Pennie Foster-Fishman, a professor in the Department of Psychology and a Senior Outreach Fellow in University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.; Pam Hyde, Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and Dr. Giovanni Serpelloni, Director, Department of Anti-Drug Policies of the Presidency of the Council of Ministries, Italian Government. The theme this year is "Big Ideas for Social Change."
"We are so excited to be able to spend a week with other similar organizations from across the country, learning and honing our skills so we can more effectively prevent drug and alcohol abuse," says Kelly Felton. "We hope to come back reenergized with new strategies under our belt to tackle substance use that are associated problems in the School Districts of Pine River-Backus, Northland Community and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley.
Coalitions will learn the latest information on emerging drugs like bath salts and spice as well as strategies to tackle prescription drug abuse, underage drinking, tobacco use and marijuana use.
This summer the coalition has recently worked on updating their Strategic and Action plan for the upcoming School year. This conference will allow for skills to be learned and applied very soon.
For more information about the Working Together Coalition, please visit www.workingtogethercoalition.org. The Solution is in the Community!


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Residence Halls
Augustana's six residence halls provide students with a rich community experience with support networks, creative programs and social activities.
We believe that living in community together in residence halls encourages students to learn from one another, to learn skills necessary to be a good neighbor, and to adopt values of citizenship that will serve them well beyond their time at Augustana.
First-Year Student Housing
Upperclass Student Housing
All six residence halls are co-educational. Floors or wings on residence hall floors are designated by sex with common lobbies, lounges, kitchens and recreation rooms. Entrances to the halls are secured twenty-four hours a day. Student life in the residence halls is guided by a code of conduct and carefully determined procedures designed to ensure that students have an enjoyable residential experience.
Residence Hall Amenities
Each residence hall is a little different, providing a unique experience no matter where you live on campus. However, there are a few things that you can expect from each hall:
- Computer lab (internet access and printer)
- Public use kitchen with oven and refrigerator
- Public use microwaves
- Laundry facilities
- Limited student storage (during the academic year only)
- Study lounges
- TV lounge
- Vacuum cleaners
Student Room Furnishings
While student rooms also vary a great deal across campus, basic furnishings are standard to each area. In your room, you will certainly find:
- Drapes
- Two single beds
- Closets
- Dressers
- Chairs
- Desks
Additional Information
- Refrigerators may be used in individual rooms if they do not exceed 4.0 cubic feet. There are several merchants in town who will rent refrigerators. Microwaves are not permitted in student rooms, except as part of rental units available from Augustana.
- Limited parking is available on campus. Parking permits are distributed by seniority, on a first-come, first-served basis for all students. Please pay attention to all city, Augustana, and community signs when parking adjacent to campus. Contact Campus Safety at (605) 274-4014 for more information regarding parking and permits.
- In Bergsaker Hall and Solberg Hall, the twin bed mattresses are 36" x 80". Extra long twin size sheets are recommended.
- Students may bring carpeting for their room, however, foam or kanga-back carpet poses a fire risk and is therefore prohibited.


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91-Robert Turbin Steelers
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It was cold on Saturday and we decided a hot curry for dinner was just the antidote required. My significant other telephoned to book a table at an Indian restaurant in Parnell. We're embarrassingly early diners and there was only one table occupied when we arrived so we had no expectation that finding a satisfactory table would be a challenge.
The restaurant had opened up its entire street frontage and borrowed some of the pavement for extra tables. Transparent plastic awnings provided shelter from the elements and patio heaters burned orange. When asked, we advised that we'd like to be seated as far away from this outdoor area as possible. I might have had my faux fur Topshop coat on but I still didn't plan to sit outside in Auckland in mid-June.
So we were given a table at the rear of the restaurant close to the kitchen. It only took us a few seconds to realise we were under a large and noisy air-conditioning unit. I hate asking to move tables at restaurants and I can't even remember the last time I did. It sets the evening off to a bad start and makes you look fussy from the outset. But the machine was intrusive enough and the restaurant was empty enough that it didn't seem unreasonable to request a move.
But apparently the only other table for three was in the outside area at the front. Thinking it would nonetheless be a better option we sat down - and discovered it wasn't. The footpath was sloping so the table and chairs didn't sit evenly. A cold breeze whizzed about our ankles and the noise of traffic on Parnell Road was amplified. The protective plastic was claustrophobic and the patio heaters were uncomfortably close.
We refused the second table. The maitre d' offered us a third table just inside but it was only a table for two and it was still close to the chilly outdoors. Just as importantly, we weren't going to be able to fully relax here after being such high maintenance customers. So we left, apologising for being so difficult.
The penchant of Auckland restaurant owners to make their customers freeze has long been a bugbear of mine. Years ago I used to enjoy pizza and Deutz at a Mission Bay bar called Bikini. On every occasion, even in the middle of winter, its doors would be wide open and we'd have to plead for them to be closed.
Eventually they would be shut but the accompanying reluctance betrayed the fact there was an agenda attached to these open doors; they were, of course, intended to entice passersby into the premises. It always rankled to realise that the comfort of existing customers was being sacrificed in the hope of attracting new ones.
It's time local restaurateurs and bar owners recognised that we don't have a tropical climate. We're not in Fiji or the Caribbean. In Auckland there's usually only about one day in February that I'm happy to sit outside much after 8pm. Sometimes the combination of plastic shelter and patio heater is well executed but all too often it's just not an inviting environment. What's the point of acquiring extra floor space if the experience is disappointing?
For the record, after our failed dining attempt on Saturday we adjourned to Satya on Great North Road where our craving for curry was answered. And although there was a slight chill in the air, all the tables were inside and the front door was firmly shut - and for those two blessings I was truly grateful.
Do you approve of this obsession with alfresco dining whatever the season? Does sitting outside in winter leave you cold - or should the rest of us just harden up? And what's with open doors in the middle of June? How can that be right?


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Please note I am in southern Fla, average temps now in low 80's during the day.
I have a backyard hive that's 2 deep, no super. The queen is in the top deep at this time, and bottom has open comb and plenty of open and capped honey frames. No brood. Top has a couple frames not drawn, decent amount of honey and brood.
I have 6 new shallows (I don't use foundation) that I'd like drawn out by spring. If I put one on top of this hive, start feeding 1:1, what are the chances they will draw comb? If it works I will do it on a couple hives.


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The Organic Seed Robbed
Police say three men stole marijuana plants from the dispensary
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - Three men were charged with theft after a robbery at The Organic Seed, a marijuana dispensary.
Colorado Springs Police said they received a call from someone just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday who saw the three men running out of the store in the 2000 block of East Platte Avenue. The witness said the men were carrying plants.
According to police, more witnesses saw the men carrying the plants to The Courtyard at Willamette Apartments on the 2000 block of East Willamette Avenue.
Police arrested one of the men at the apartment complex and found the other two in the 2000 block of East Dale Street.
The three men were charged with Second Degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Theft, and Conspiracy.


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Gill, Madge (1882-1961), England
Madge Gill was born in the suburbs of London, England. She was brought up by her mother and aunt, and subsequently placed in an orphanage before going to Canada, where she was employed as a maid on a farm. She returned to London aged 19 and worked as a nurse in a hospital in the city.
Around 1903 she was initiated into spiritualism and astrology by her aunt. Four years later Madge Gill got married. She would bear three sons, one of whom was stillborn. Her second child succumbed to the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918, whereupon Madge Gill fell gravely ill and lost the use of her left eye.
A year after this tragic death, she started to draw, write and embroider, creating a dress of great finesse. Guided by a spirit that she called Myrninerest ̵ that could be translated by "my inner rest" ̵ , she worked at night, standing by the light of an oil lamp. As a support she used cardboard or calico, and in an obsessive way, using Indian ink or ballpoint pen, she drew a female face wearing a hat which she set within imaginary architectural settings.
Exhibition(s) at the Art Brut Collection