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Where Literary Lions Cut Their TeethLarry Dark
It's a balmy fall evening. Homecoming weekend is just under way at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. The campus is alive with students and alumni. For many, the high point will be Saturday's football game between Cornell's Big Red and Colgate University. But another event also stirs excitement: A 600-plus crowd--meager by football standards, though impressive for a literary reading--is gathered in the David L. Call Alumni Auditorium to hear Don DeLillo read from his best-selling novel, Underworld.
Normally averse to public appearances, DeLillo, a 1985 National Book Award winner, has come partly to promote Underworld, which was published to near unanimous praise from reviewers. But DeLillo also is repaying a debt to Cornell's Epoch magazine, which first published his fiction--three short stories between 1960 and 1965. Then, DeLillo was toiling as an ad copywriter in New York City, his literary future far from certain. Publication in Epoch gave him precious encouragement.
The DeLillo reading is the centerpiece of a three-day celebration of the literary magazine's 50th anniversary organized by Epoch Editor Michael Koch. It concludes Saturday night with a reading by three of the four writers whose short stories, published in Epoch, were chosen for Prize Stories 1997: The O. Henry Awards. I'm here as the current editor of the series, published annually since 1919. I chose the collection's 20 stories from more than 2,500 I read in 210 U.S. and Canadian magazines. Epoch won this year's O. Henry Award for the magazine publishing the best short fiction. With a circulation of just 1,500, Epoch has beaten out such literary giants as The New Yorker and Harper's Magazine. That's like the Big Red of Cornell whipping the Green Bay Packers.
Epoch is one of 600 independent literary reviews that are members of the Council of Literary Magazines & Presses, though there could be as many as 1,000 in the U.S. With scant funding, many fold each year. What's surprising is that an almost equal number spring up to take their place. They play an invaluable role in encouraging young writers. As a Cornell undergrad, for instance, Thomas Pynchon published fiction in Epoch. Philip Roth and Stanley Elkin also placed early work in the magazine.
Although literary magazines have always led a perilous life, these days funding seems even harder to come by, creating an undercurrent of concern. Even Epoch struggles. Overhead is low, with much of the work done by graduate students and volunteers. Still, its three issues a year cost about $15,000 to print and mail. The university underwrites most of the costs. Subscriptions and advertising contribute. So do individual donations and a modest endowment.
FUNDING CUTBACKS. But Epoch lost some $4,000 in funding last year when grants from the National Endowment for the Arts were slashed. So the magazine cut already modest payments to contributors to $5 a page from $10. Arts funding cutbacks weren't just a blow to Epoch. In 1993, 43 nonprofit magazines received NEA grants. This year, only four did. "This section of the literary field is the one that has me most worried," says Cliff Becker, acting director of literature for the NEA.
Many lit magazines, such as Cincinnati-based Story and George Plimpton's The Paris Review, depend entirely on subscriptions, advertising, gifts from individual donors, grants from private foundations, and ever scarcer government funding from federal and state arts endowments. Compared with many small magazines, Epoch's $5-per-page payment is still princely. Most compensate contributors with a few free copies.
This hardly competes with The New Yorker's $1-a-word starting rate. Yet unknown writers are usually happy to get into print at all. Epoch receives some 5,000 manuscripts during its Sept. 15 to Apr. 15 reading period, an average of more than 22 a day. Volunteers, mostly Cornell graduate-writing-program students, pore through the piles. A typical issue runs six or seven short stories, seven or eight poems, plus an essay or two. Koch and faculty editors make the final decisions. "It's hard to like a job where you spend 99.99% of your time making other people unhappy," says Koch. What keeps him going is the hope that the next Don DeLillo will be discovered in the slush pile.
Devoted editors such as Koch are a big reason why Epoch and its like can compete successfully for top-notch fiction against slick, deep-pocketed magazines. Another is the degree of independence in picking what gets into their pages, free of advertiser pressure. Says Koch: "Editing a so-called little magazine gives one the feeling of being an outlaw: You can pretty much do what you want, and now and then you get to shoot up the town and make people nervous."
LASTING IMPRESSION. Commercial magazines usually don't enjoy such latitude. Esquire is an example. Longtime Literary Editor Will Blythe resigned in February, claiming that a David Leavitt novella was pulled from the magazine's April issue out of fear that a major advertiser would be offended by its sexually explicit content. Esquire says the story was killed for other reasons. Still, in September, the American Society of Magazine Editors formally discouraged magazines from allowing advertisers to review editorial content.
The Saturday night readings that I introduced played to an enthusiastic crowd. Earlier in the day, after the Big Red lost to Colgate 38 to 44, many Cornell alumni went home disappointed. But those who attended the Epoch festival readings were left with something more lasting. A hundred years from now, the outcome of the game will be forgotten. But words from the likes of Pynchon, DeLillo, and other yet-to-be discovered wordsmiths will still be read. And literary magazines will--somehow--find ways to publish them.
For a list of the 210 magazines consulted for the The O. Henry Awards series, edited by Larry Dark, and links to literary magazines with Web sites go to: http://www.bookwire.com/boldtype/ohenry/read.article$2308


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It seems that Samsung has just gone the Apple way. It has created another device with minor changes in the previous one. Bigger is not always better. And with only 0.5 inches smaller than Galaxy Note 2, the S4 certainly stands true on that. Here are a few features of Galaxy S4:
• The phone has a 2.5G, 3G and 4G compatible network system. These can work on a maximum of six band sets. This, however, will differ from market to market.
• It sports a 5 inches full high-definition AMOLED display (1920 x 1080), 441 ppi.
• The processor can be a quad-core 1.9 GHz or octa-core 1.6 GHz processor. This, again, will depend on the market.
• Works on the 'Jelly Bean' Android OS.
• It sports a 13 MP front camera with auto focus and zero shutter lag. It also has a 2 MP front camera with full high definition recording at 30 fps.
• For connectivity, it has a Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, IR LED (can be used as a remote control) and MHL 2.0
• It also has an accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, barometer, humidity and temperature sensor, gesture recognition and RGB light sensor.
• It has a RAM of 2 GB
• Internal storage of 16, 32 and 64 GB. Can be extended up to 64 GB using microSD card.
Even with all these features, the S4 has failed to improve the user experience of the S3. Many people were hoping for something bigger (in terms of features) from Samsung's stable. But it has just added a few features in the S3 and presented it with a bigger screen. Being the leader in phones for Android, Samsung could have done a lot better this time around. However, it will be spending billions of dollars to promote and market the product. This will ensure that competition from other competitors can be countered.
The few new features that have been added are not much appealing too. The 'Smart Pause', for example, may turn out to be the least used feature in the device. Also, why would I just not use my finger to scroll down? The Smart Scroll would also fit in the same list as Smart Pause. These are very small features that do not differentiate S4 from the S3. The bigger question, while comparing it with BB, is the user experience.
BlackBerry has innovated and attracted the customer with its new OS. The new apps and features have taken user experience to another level. Even the touch screen, which is not a regular feature in BB, has been crafted exquisitely. Only a couple of gestures can let you switch between different things on your phone. The Peek and Hub are proprietary features. And it does not have an average plastic cover like the S3 and S4. This is why the Z10 wins over S4 hands down!
Simply put, BlackBerry is not interested in frills. It believes in delivering what is important for the user. The Samsung Mail uses smart gestures. However, Samsung Mail is not liked and used much. BlackBerry's services, on the other hand, are even better than that of Apple. But still, with the huge marketing budget, the S4 will find its way into many homes.
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A double strike from Morten Gamst Pedersen meant Villa once again returned from their travels with a result that didn't match the quality of their performance.
Pedersen's free-kick in the first period deceived goalkeeper Brad Friedel, before the Rovers winger found himself in the right place at the right time after the break to score a second from close range.
It was a similar story to the recent away trips to Sunderland and Fulham, as Gerard Houllier's team left with less than they deserved.
After a first-half in which the visitors completely dominated with some delightful passing football, it came as a huge body blow to be trailing.
The withdrawals of James Collins (calf) and Marc Albrighton (illness) forced boss Houllier into a reshuffle, with Stephen Ireland starting in an advanced midfield role and Ciaran Clark slotting in to central defence.
It gave summer signing Ireland the opportunity to ignite his stop-start Villa career and the early signs were promising.
The former Manchester City ace displayed some terrific touches as he and Stewart Downing combined with menace.
In the third minute Downing motored in from the right wing to meet Ireland's incisive through ball but Paul Robinson blocked the winger's shot with his legs.
And Blackburn's goalkeeper produced an even better save to keep out Ashley Young.
His strong arm diverted Young's rasping drive across goal to safety after the Villa ace worked his magic to the left of the Rovers goal.
Another fine flowing move for Villa resulted in Barry Bannan curling a shot wide across goal. A searching cross-field run from Stephen Warnock was halted by Ryan Nelsen and Bannan regained possession but couldn't guide his effort into the far corner.
Sam Allardyce's men were at their most dangerous from set pieces - Junior Hoilett slicing a volley off target after a corner was cleared into his path, while Chris Samba headed Pedersen's free-kick off target.
And it was another dead ball situation that led to Villa's undoing - even if there was a stroke of fortune about Pedersen's deadlock breaker.
In first-half stoppage time, the Norwegian lined up a free-kick to the right of Villa's penalty area. His inswinging delivery was hit to the back post and deceived Friedel on its way into the top corner.
If that was tough for the claret and blues to take, Pedersen's second on 66 minutes proved to be even more of a sickening blow.
Again, it was an effective piece of play, if not the most eye-catching.
Richard Dunne charged down the initial shot from Jason Roberts and when, Nelsen fired the ball back into the mix, Pedersen was on hand to stab it home.
Villa were still reeling from Young's double chance moments earlier.
Firstly, the England international had a stinging shot beaten away by Robinson and within seconds he met a header from Downing's cross which cannoned off the bar.
That in itself offered a clear enough indication that it wasn't going to be Villa's day.
The introduction of Robert Pires for his debut gave the travelling support a glimmer of hope, although it was a lot to ask for the Frenchman to influence proceedings at that stage.
Pires' 22-minute cameo confirmed that his skill and elegance have not diminished since his last appearance in the Premier League four years ago.
But overall it was a frustrating afternoon for Villa, summed up by yet another fine two-handed save from Robinson to keep out a thumping Downing effort late on.
BLACKBURN: Robinson, Samba, Givet, Nelsen, Dunn, El Hadji Diouf, Pedersen, Hoilett, Salgado, Jones, Roberts. Subs: Bunn, Kalinic, Goulon (for Pedersen, 72), Hanley, Morris, Chimbonda (for Givet, HT), Mame Biram Diouf (for Hoilett, 64).
VILLA: Friedel; L Young, Dunne, Clark, Warnock; Downing, Ireland, Hogg, Bannan; Young, Agbonlahor. Subs: Herd (for Hogg, 81), Pires (for Ireland, 68), Delfouneso (for Agbonlahor, 78), Lichaj, Osbourne, Lowry, Guzan.
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Sensational India At PEM!
Released March 10, 2009
The Peabody Essex Museum celebrates the art and culture of India in its many splendid forms with a weekend-long festival -Sensational India! Join us for this two-day event in our galleries and performance spaces where we'll present India¡'s remarkable visual and performing arts. Expect remarkable dance, music, film, food, hands-on art activities and more. Find a moment of respite in our new exhibition ReVisions, Indian Artists Engaging Traditions - featuring works of painting and sculpture contemporary Indian artists and the masters who influenced them. Families, hear tales from India read by storytellers, learn your fortune from a parrot and make your own finger puppets! All events included with museum admission. Program reservations by calling: 978-745-9500 x3011.
Sensational India! is made possible by Samir and Nilima Desai; The Desai Family Foundation.
Gallery Talks: ReVisions, Indian Artists Engaging Traditions
10-11 am, ReVisions Gallery
Reservations by April 2
Led by exhibition co-curators Susan Bean and Kimberly Masteller
Adult Cooking Demonstration
A Taste of India
11 am - noon, Bartlett Gallery
Reservations by April 2
Chef Shruti Mehta creates traditional Indian dishes and shares the secrets of this aromatic cuisine. Her demonstration and stories link the art of cooking with everyday life in India.
The Jungle Book
1967, 78 minutes
11 am - 12:30 pm, Morse Auditorium
Reservations by April 2
For all ages
Set in an Indian jungle, this song-filled adventure follows a boy named Mowgli on his way to the man-village with a variety of animal friends, including the lovable bear Baloo. Afterward, make your own finger puppets.
Musical Performances
Carnatic Ensemble
Noon - 12:30 pm, Atrium
Durga Krishnan, a renowned veena player and director of the New England School of Carnatic Music, performs with her accomplished students. The ensemble includes flute, mridangam, veena and violin players, and vocalists.
Indo-American Fusion
12:30 - 1 pm, Atrium
The Bangalore Ensemble shares the sounds of Indo-American fusion, based on Hindustani (North Indian classical) music.
You couldn't believe what you were seeing - dancing so rich, so deep diving! -The New Yorker
Dance Performance
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
1:30 - 2:30 pm, Atrium
Nrityagram of India transports viewers to enchanted worlds of magic and spirituality with the sensuous flow of Odissi, one of the oldest of India's classical dance forms.
Indian Classical Dance and the Arts of India ¡ª A Conversation
3 - 4 pm, Morse Auditorium
For adults
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Susan Bean, curator of South Asian and Korean art, and Surupa Sen, artistic director of the renowned Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, discuss the interconnections between dance and other art forms in India, from music to poetry, architecture and painting.
Musical Performances
4 - 4:30 pm, Atrium
Shuchita Rao and students from the New England School of Carnatic Music present Hindustani music with vocalists, harmonium and tabla players.
Fusion of Jazz and Carnatic
4:30 - 5 pm, Atrium
The KrishnaRasi group presents of Indo-American fusion, based on Carnatic music, with jazz keyboard, veena, mridangam and tabla.
Gallery Talks: ReVisions, Indian Artists Engaging Traditions
10-11 am, ReVisions Gallery
Reservations by April 2
Brick Lane
2008, 101 minutes, directed by Sarah Gavron
11 am - 1:30 pm, Morse Auditorium
For adults
Reservations by April 2
A young South Asian woman arrives in 1980s London, leaving behind her beloved home for an arranged marriage and a new life. Trapped in a small apartment and loveless marriage, she struggles to accept her lifestyle and maintain her traditional ways.
Dance Workshop
1:30 - 3 pm, East India Marine Hall
For teens and adults
Reservations by April 2
Learn the technique and nuances of movement in Odissi from Nrityagram dancers. Dance training is not required.
Dance Demonstrations and Performances
Traditional Indian Folk Dance
1 - 2 and 4 - 5 pm, Atrium
Dressed in lavish, traditional costumes, young members of Boston Bhangra perform lively agricultural folk dances from the Punjab region of India.
2:30 pm, Morse Auditorium
Award-Winning Author and Actress Madhur Jaffrey
Reservations by April 3
Regarded by many as the world authority on Indian food, Madhur Jaffrey is an award-winning actress and best-selling cookbook author. At PEM she discusses her newest work, Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India, an appealing account of an unusual childhood and a testament to the power of food to prompt memory. The book includes recipes for more than 30 delicious dishes that are recovered from Jaffrey's childhood. A book signing follows the lecture. This program made possible in part by the George Swinnerton Parker Memorial Lecture Fund.
About the Peabody Essex Museum
The Peabody Essex Museum presents art and culture from New England and around the world. The museum's collections are among the finest of their kind, showcasing an unrivaled spectrum of American art and architecture (including four National Historic Landmark buildings) and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime and Photography collections. In addition to its vast collections, the museum offers a vibrant schedule of changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States.
HOURS: Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 am-5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
ADMISSION: Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11. Additional admission to Yin Yu Tang: $5. Members, youth 16 and under and residents of Salem enjoy free general admission and free admission to Yin Yu Tang.
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There is huge gulf between what people say they will do, and what they actually do. Most individuals have an idea of what their ideal life entails, and yet only a few have the drive and determination to make their dreams a reality. This article equips the reader with a number of strategies and philosophies to propel them towards their long-term goals and aspirations.
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In the classic book 'The Art of War,' Sun Tzu notes that warriors will fight more ferociously when they believe there are fighting to the death, and there is no means of escape. Expanding upon this principle, intelligent generals would create the illusion for their opposition that there is a realistic escape route for them. This resulted in these warriors fighting less hard, and consequently loosing the battle.
If you are prepared to do anything in order to reach your goal, one course of action is to burn all of your get out clauses.
For example if your goal is to build a successful business, and you are committed to reaching this goal then one appropriate action maybe to quit your day job (as long as you can afford to).
By removing any capacity for excuses you make yourself 100% accountable for not achieving this goal.
In this example you cannot use the most common excuse 'I didn't have the time to work on my business,' because you made time by quitting your job.
By burning your escape routes, you show that you are determined to do whatever it takes to reach your goal.
If you want something badly enough, then quitting is simply not an option. You either find a way or make one.
It is so easy to get side tracked when you are working towards a goal. Often you end up engaging in a host of distracting subsidiary behaviours that you think you are of primary importance. For example, organising your work space, checking emails for the sake of it, speaking with colleagues, and making pointless phone calls are some of the typical culprits.
In terms of you moving towards your goal, there is no substitute for productive ACTION. This constitutes the physical acts that take you closer to your goal.
Once you start moving towards your goal you will begin building momentum to a point where you will find it harder to stop than to keep going.
It is a good idea to surround yourself with verbal triggers to remind you of the ingredients of success. Buzz words such as 'effort', 'passion', and 'commitment' can be placed in your working environment to act as psychological reminders of what it will take to reach your goal.
You can also produce a visual representation of your goal and place it in your work space as a constant reminder of what you are working towards.
This may be in the form of a financial figure you are working towards, or even your dream house that you will buy when you make your millions.
Even if the image is in the corner of your eye your unconscious mind will still be processing all the information contained in the image, imprinting a powerful beacon in your mind.
Some psychologists argue that all of your actions and behaviours have a positive intention behind them.
The reason why you engage in a particular behaviour or action is because on some level it is rewarding.
All motivation and desire is equal to the intensity of the reward on the other side of the behaviour.
If you increase the reward a particular behaviour provides, you will increase your motivation levels to complete the behaviour. Therefore it is advisable to install reward systems into your work regimes.
An extreme technique to fuel your motivation is to convince yourself that your life depends on you completing your long term goal. Incentives don't come much bigger than saving your own life:
'Knowing that you are going to be hanged in the morning focuses the mind wonderfully.' Samuel Johnson
If working like your life depends is a little extreme, try making time at work more enjoyable. Perhaps listen to music while you work, or buy yourself an unbelievably comfortable chair to make work more relaxing.
Enjoyment is potent reward, and it will work on its own as an effective motivator
One of the reasons why people struggle to motivate themselves is because they procrastinate. Procrastinators often have high flying ideas and goals of living the life of luxury, but when push comes to shove they refuse to do what it takes to make their ambitions a reality.
One of the causes of this is that the procrastinator perceives the task ahead to be long and arduous making inaction an attractive alternative.
To overcome this, try starting small. For example if you have set the goal to get into shape, start by running for 5 minutes every day.
The little and often approach is a highly effective strategy to help you make significant progress towards your goals.
By starting small you slowly build up momentum and before you know it you are running for 1 hour every day.
This approach taps into the power of Newton's law of motion.
'An object at rest tends to stay at rest; an object in motion tends to stay in motion.'
As you begin building up speed towards your goal, you will realise through the application of this law it becomes harder to stop as opposed to keep going.
Most people have heard of the saying 'no pain, no gain', expressing the importance of working all hours of the day until you reach your goal.
The problem with this approach is that vigorous work regimes, in the long run will often burn you out.
Top sport coaches believe that the harder you train, the more important it is to take planned breaks, in order to give your mind and body time to regenerate.
Integrate mini breaks into your work program, giving you time to engage in leisure activities. Exercise is a good example of a rewarding, and reinvigorating pastime.
As long as the action nourishes your mind and body, you will return to your work re-motivated.
In order to maintain high levels of motivation it is important to make your work, stress free and as relaxing as possible. Whatever it is that you are working on whenever your mind and body are relaxed your work will be easier, lighter, and more importantly of a higher quality.
Answering the questions below regularly during your work will remind you to remain in a relaxed state:
Can I make my workflow easier?
Can I make my workflow lighter?
9 times out of 10 the answer to these questions is yes, and there is always something you can do to make your work a more relaxing experience.
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Free Agency 2011 – Landing Spots for Nick Barnett?
Free Agency 2011 – Landing Spots for Nick Barnett?
With Free Agency now a reality and the rules established, teams are scrambling to get themselves under the new salary cap (2010 was an uncapped season, remember). Cap casualties are happening all over the league, and it's put some very legitimate playmakers on the open market.
Let's take a look at one of them, Nick Barnett.
Barnett has been an impressive linebacker for the Packers for years, but the reason he is of particular interest to this free agency period is his 2009 season.
I was one of many that questioned Green Bay's transition to the 3-4 defense, working on the basis that is was a lousy fit for their best players (Aaron Kampman and Nick Barnett) in the front seven. Well, I was half right. Kampman struggled with his hand out of the dirt and was clearly a more natural pass rusher when he could coil in a three-point stance. Where I was wide of the mark however was with Nick Barnett, who flourished in the new system as well as he ever did in a 4-3.
In 2009 Barnett was our 3rd ranked ILB, narrowly beaten by Ray Lewis with only Patrick Willis putting any distance between them at the top of the rankings. Barnett was able to score well in all phases of the game, blitzing well, covering well and showing strongly against the run. He registered pressure every 6.5 snaps blitzing (a very good mark), allowed 68.5% of passes into his coverage to be complete (5th among full-time starting ILBs) for just 7.4 yards per completion (3rd). His 52 defensive stops were also good enough to place him in the top 10, as was pretty much every number we record at PFF. Far from struggling in the new system, it seemed Barnett was actually highlighted because of his versatility.
With his cap number deemed too much to accommodate in Green Bay, linebacker-needy teams suddenly have a new option to look at. Let's talk about five teams that might be picking up the phone.
Detroit Lions
Why it will happen
The Lions have some holes at linebacker, and they need to fill them if defensive front is going to be much use at all. Barnett is an experienced MLB who would allow them to move settle on a position for DeAndre Levy by default. There's also nothing quite like getting better by robbing your divisional rivals, and Barnett would get two chances a season to show the Packers they really should have kept him over AJ Hawk.
Why it won't
The Lions might have better places to spend the money and potentially cheaper targets for their linebacker role (Keith Bullock is a name that comes up). He was shown the door because of dollars and it might be dollars that keeps him away from Detroit.
Philadelphia Eagles
Why it will happen
The Eagles are once again on the prowl for linebackers, and Barnett has already suggested through twitter that Philadelphia is a destination he would approve of. The Eagles play defense the way Barnett would enjoy, and it would allow him to showcase all of his skills, rather than be locked into a rigid role just playing downhill or in coverage.
Why it won't
The Eagles have bigger fish to fry, with a dire need at corner to address. They have some talented linebackers in-house and could look to one of them to fix the hole rather than leaning on free agency when they can look for cornerback help there instead.
Kansas City Chiefs
Why it will happen
The Chiefs need help at ILB in their 3-4 scheme. They addressed their need at OLB in the draft, with Mike Vrabel retiring, and struggling to regain younger form even when he was playing for them, but their hole inside still needs fixing. Arguably Barnett's best season came inside in Green Bay's 3-4 scheme, and he would be a nice fit next to Derrick Johnson.
Why it won't
The Chiefs don't seem to notice they have a problem at ILB, and have even amplified it by benching their only viable ILB in Derrick Johnson in the past. Scott Pioli is also all about building through the draft rather than free agency, and he might not go for the move.
Cleveland Browns
Why it'll happen
The Browns are changing their defensive scheme with a new coaching staff and unloading all the players that don't fit, regardless of how well they actually played in 2009. With little established presence in the 4-3 Barnett would allow them a building block around which to build and add some of their young players without being totally overwhelmed to begin with.
Why it won't
If you're blowing things up and starting from scratch there's a school of thought that you might be better off blooding everybody at once, take the lumps early and hope they all develop together. They might choose to go with unproven youth rather than bring in the veteran.
Buffalo Bills
Why it'll happen
Buffalo has a ton of cap space that they will be forced to spend to meet the new salary cap floor, and Barnett would give them a player with the position flexibility to seamlessly transition between 4-3 and 3-4 looks, since the Bills themselves can't seem to decide which they want to run. With Kyle Williams, Marcel Dareus, Barnett all on board the Bills would be a formidable middle in either the 4-3 or 3-4 guise.
Why it won't
Paul Posluszny is also an unrestricted free agent and might be a better allocation of the Bills' money, not to mention the various other holes they have to patch up on the roster. They are another side that might find better places to spend the money than Barnett.
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Yep, I'm selling my almost-stock Talon TSi AWD Turbo, 173k mi.
I bought this car from a guy in NY. I towed it home, and did the major maintenance:
water pump
front cover seals
replaced radiator hoses, fixed a ton of vac./boost leaks
It's basically stock, with the only exceptions now being:
- Bullseye turbine housing
- 3" exhaust
- Progressive springs (they're way too low, IMO)
- Boost/NBO2 gauges in a-pillar pod
- shifter bushings
- clear sidemarkers
It's got Z3 fenders on it, which I hate, personally, but they came on it. The interior is in extremely good condition. Everything works (PDLs, PWs, CC, all lights, etc.) It's white on white wheels with gray velour interior.
It will come with:
- Palm M150 w/DSMLogger, cable
- Stock ecu
- EPROM ecu
- 2nd set of crystal clear headlights
- spare WGA
- Spare 14b
- OE laminated headgasket
- USBLogger cable that has already been purchased from hakcenter, so when they're ready, you'll get it.
- other bits
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Tsk…tsk….What would Mrs. Claus say?
Each year, hundreds of scantily-clad Santas take to the streets of Boston to raise money for charity. According to the run's website, the Santa Speedo Run was born a dozen years ago at—you won't believe this—a bar. LOL. Isn't that where most great ideas are born?
A handful of guys bored with their weekly hang-out routine thought they'd shake things up a bit:
It was 2:23 pm on Saturday, December 16th, 2000 and the crowd of holiday shoppers erupted into earth-shattering applause, screaming and cheering as five brave men ran past them on Newbury Street, Boston's high-end shopping district, wearing nothing but Santa hats, Santa beards and Speedos.
What they didn't know was that one month earlier, five friends were hanging out at The Sevens bar on Charles Street, as they did every Thursday. Bored with their weekly routine, they tried to think of something ridiculous to do for a laugh. After settling on Newbury Street and Speedos, they set out to recruit what they expected to be about 20 runners.
However, when they showed up at The Sevens that fateful Saturday afternoon, they found it was still just the five of them, frightened and so alone. Realizing what they were about to do, they settled into the bar to "summon up the courage" to carry out the plan.
At 2:20 pm, the five men, now down to their Speedos, hopped out of their friend's car in front of the Four Seasons, slung a boombox playing The Muppets Christmas Carols over their arm, and began to run.
They didn't know what to expect from their holiday stunt, but none could have predicted the overwhelmingly positive response they received. And when they finished, they knew they were on to something good. It became clear to them that they could leverage the enthusiasm from the event for a good cause. Thus, the SSRun was born.
In the years since that first run, the number of runners has increased exponentially from the original five to over 500 annual participants.
Over the past 12 years, the SSRun has raised over $1 million for various local children's charities. As of 2012, the SSRun will be aligned to the individual cause of raising money for Play Ball Foundation, which provides Boston middle school students with a chance to play, and build friendships and character through the lessons of sports – teamwork, communication and discipline.
So what began as a joke/dare among friends has turned into a popular 1-mile fun run that has raised a lot of money for charity. You know, I think Mrs. Claus might be OK with that after all.
Too late for you to participate this year (the race was Dec. 8), but….you can always plan for next year. More photos & info here.
Want something a little less, um, revealing?
Not up for a half-naked holiday run? Don't feel like traveling to Boston? Try the Mistletoe Miler, a fully-clothed 1-mile family-friendly fun run, in North East on Sun., Dec. 23
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Barkley just kept getting worse.
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Projected Attendance: 110,000-plus
Radio Coverage: WJR (760 AM Detroit) will originate the game on the Michigan Football Network. Frank Beckmann handles play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter is the analyst and Dan Dickerson provides sideline reports and analysis. WUOM (91.7 FM) has Tom Hemingway doing play-by-play and Tom Slade as analyst.
TV Coverage: ABC will broadcast the game to a national audience. Brent Musburger will handle the play-by-play duties with Dan Fouts providing commentary. Jack Arute provides sideline reports and analysis.
Series History: Michigan and Notre Dame will play for the 29th time on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Wolverines hold a 16-11-1 advantage in the all-time series, with the record during the 1990s knotted at 3-3 with one tie. The inaugural game was played 112 years ago, an 8-0 shutout by Michigan in 1887 (game was played in South Bend, Ind.). The Wolverines won the first eight games in the series, but the Irish hold a 5-4 advantage in games played at Michigan Stadium.
Last Meeting: (Notre Dame 36, Michigan 20 -- Notre Dame Stadium, Sept. 5, 1998) Notre Dame scored 31 unanswered points to begin the second half, after Michigan held a 13-6 halftime lead on a Jay Feely field goal and one-yard Tom Brady keeper with 23 second left in the second quarter. Michigan scored its only points of the second half on an eight-yard TD pass from Drew Henson to Jerame Tuman. Brady completed 23-of-36 passes for 267 yards, while Tai Streets hauled in eight receptions for 101 yards and Marcus Knight added five catches for 126 yards. Clarence Williams rushed 13 times for 114 yards.
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Carr begins his fifth year as Michigan's head coach and enters his 20th season with the University of Michigan football program. He led the Wolverines to a 10-3 overall record and 7-1 mark in the Big Ten Conference last season. He guided the Wolverines to back-to-back Big Ten titles and a 45-31 victory in the CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl. In 1997, Carr led the Wolverines to a 12-0 record and a share of the national title that earned him national Coach of the Year honors. Carr, previously a Michigan assistant coach for 15 years, began his college coaching career as a defensive backs coach at Eastern Michigan (1976-77) before joining Gary Moeller's staff at Illinois in the same role (1978-79). Carr came to Michigan in 1980 as Bo Schembechler's secondary coach. Carr served as defensive coordinator (1987-94) and was assistant head coach (1990-94).
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Lloyd Carr is one of only nine current Division I-A coaches who have won a national title. The others are: Joe Paterno, Penn State (2, 1982 and 1986); Dennis Erickson, Oregon State (2, 1989 and 1991 at Miami, Fla.); Bobby Bowden, Florida State (1, 1993); Lavell Edwards, Brigham Young (1, 1984); Steve Spurrier, Florida (1, 1996); Lou Holtz, South Carolina (1, 1987 at Notre Dame); John Robinson, UNLV (1, 1978 at Southern Cal); Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee (1, 1998). Carr was the quickest to win his national title though, winning college football's top team honor in only his third year as a collegiate head coach.
Michigan Eighth in the Preseason AP Poll
The 1999 Michigan football team received a preseason No. 8 ranking in the Associated Press Poll announced Saturday, Aug. 14. This is the second consecutive year that the Wolverines will begin the season listed in the top 10 in both major national polls. Michigan moved up to No. 7 in this week's AP poll (Aug. 29).
Wolverines Seventh in USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Poll
The Michigan football team will begin its 120th year of gridiron action ranked seventh in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll announced Thursday, Aug. 5. The Wolverines finished 12th in the final USA Today/ESPN Coaches' and Associated Press polls last year. There was no new coaches' poll this week.
Ranking Notes
-- This will be the 12th consecutive game between Michigan and Notre Dame in which the Wolverines enter the contest ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press national poll.
-- In six straight games played between Michigan and Notre Dame from 1989 and 1994, each of the team's was ranked 11th or high in the Associated Press poll.
-- The 1999 game is the 19th consecutive contest between the two schools with at least one team entering the game ranked in the Associated Press poll. Both teams have entered the matchup ranked in 16 of those 19 years.
Associated Press Preseason National Rankings
Michigan enters the 1999 campaign ranked eighth by the Associated Press and seventh in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' poll. The Wolverines have been ranked 14 consecutive years in the Associated Press preseason top 25 poll, and 28 of the last 29 years (the only year Michigan was not ranked in the preseason poll was 1985, but it proceeded to finish the year ranked No. 2 nationally). The Wolverines are ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP poll for the first time since 1970, when they defeated Arizona 20-9 at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 19. Here's a look at where Michigan was ranked in the preseason and final AP polls since 1970:
Live Stats Via Internet
Live in-game statistics and photographs are available during every home Michigan football game, via the University of Michigan Athletic Department internet website (mgoblue.com).
Michigan Experience Debuts
The newest addition to the Michigan football gameday lineup is the Michigan Football Experience. This pregame event makes its debut at the Michigan-Notre Dame game, with doors at the Indoor Track Building opening at 11:30 a.m. The Michigan Football Experience will include numerous interactive games, live radio and television remotes, free giveaways and musical entertainment. The marching band and cheerleaders will be on-hand for a pregame pep rally each week. This pregame event is open to the general public with no admission charge (a $1 fee will be assessed to play the interactive games).
ESPN GameDay
The ESPN GameDay crew will be making its second on-site trip of the season (last week in State College, Pa., for the Arizona-Penn State game) for the Notre Dame-Michigan game. They will be located inside Gate 9 of Michigan Stadium on the left-hand side. The pregame show features host Chris Fowler and analysts Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit. This will mark the second straight year that the GameDay crew will be at the battle between the Wolverines and Irish.
Battle of Nation's Best
The Michigan - Notre Dame game is a matchup of the nation's two most prestigious college football programs. The Wolverines and Irish rank 1-2 in the NCAA in all-time victories and 2-1 in the NCAA in all-time winning percentage.
All-Time Division I-A Football Records by Wins
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Michigan - Notre Dame Series Information
-- Notre Dame is Michigan's most common non-conference opponent, passing Case (now Case Western Reserve) last year with the 28th matchup between the two programs.
-- Every game in the modern history has been a sellout.
-- Michigan leads the all-time series 16-11-1, but Notre Dame has a 5-4 record at Michigan Stadium.
-- Michigan is the only school to have a winning record against Notre Dame (minimum five meetings). The others schools that have a winning record are: Georgia (1-0), Yale (1-0), Chicago (4-0) and Florida State (3-1).
-- The Wolverines have won two of the last three games at the "Big House."
-- Michigan is just one of three Division I-A teams to own a winning record against Notre Dame. The others are Florida State (3-1) and Georgia (1-0).
-- Notre Dame will be making its 10th appearance at Michigan Stadium. The Irish are one of only six teams (Nebraska, North Carolina, Penn State, South Carolina and Syracuse are the others) to have a winning record against Michigan at the "Big House." The Irish are 5-4 at Michigan Stadium, while the two schools are 2-2 in season openers in the "Big House."
Michigan Begins 120th Season of Gridiron Action
The Wolverines will be taking the field for their 120th season on Saturday, Sept. 4 (3:30 p.m. kickoff). The first University of Michigan football game was a 1-0 victory over Racine on March 30, 1879, in Chicago, Ill. The Wolverines have proceeded to post an NCAA-record 786 wins (786-257-36).
Season Openers
Michigan will open the season against Notre Dame for the 10th time in school history. The Fighting Irish are the third most common opponent for the Wolverines in season openers, trailing Case (16 games) and Michigan State (15). Michigan opened its season against Notre Dame six years in a row (1985-90), as well as the 1988, 1992 and 1998 seasons. The Irish are the only team since 1982 to beat the Wolverines in a season opener (last loss to a non-Notre Dame team was a 21-14 loss to Wisconsin on Sept. 12, 1981). Michigan is 98-18-3 in season-opening games.
Home Openers
The Wolverines have an 98-16-3 record all-time in home openers, including an 8-1 record at the "Big House" in the 1990s. Michigan had won eight straight home openers until last season's 38-28 loss to Syracuse on Sept. 12.
Early Game
The Michigan - Notre Dame game will tie for the fourth earliest season opener in school history for the Wolverines. Michigan's only previous game held on Sept. 4 was a 41-14 season-opening victory over Washington State at Michigan Stadium in 1993. All five of the earliest games in school history have been played in the "Big House," with Michigan coming out on top in the first four contests.
|Aug. 26, 1995
|Aug. 31, 1996
|Sept. 3, 1994
|Boston College
|Sept. 4, 1993
|Washington State
Michigan in the 1990s
Entering the final year of this decade, the Wolverines have compiled an impressive 83-24-3 (.768) record during the 1990s. Michigan is tied for eighth (Miami also has 83 victories) among Division I-A institutions in terms of wins this decade. The Wolverines need seven victories to reach 90 wins in a decade for only the third time in school history (1970s and 1980s). The school record is 96 victories (96-16-3 from 1970-79), while the best-ever winning percentage by decade was .898 (82-8-3 record), set during the 1900-09 seasons.
Wolverines at Home in 1990s
The University of Michigan has an impressive 45-11-1 record (.798) at Michigan Stadium in the 1990s. Michigan's home mark ranks 10th among all Division I-A football in terms of winning percentage, and lists tied for ninth in victories with Miami (45-9).
Finishing the Way You Started
The University of Michigan football team looks to finish the decade the way it started it with three consecutive Big Ten titles. The Wolverines claimed Big Ten titles in 1990, 1991 and 1992, and have won back-to-back conference crowns (1997 and 1998) heading into the 1999 season. Michigan leads the Big Ten with five titles during the 1990s, followed by Ohio State (three), Wisconsin (two) and Northwestern (two). The Wolverines' school record for most conference titles in a decade is seven, set during the 1970s (1971-72-73-74-76-77-78).
Most Big Ten Conference Titles in a Decade
|School (Years)
|Ohio State (1970-72-73-74-75-76-77-79)
|Michigan (1971-72-73-74-76-77-78)
|Michigan (1980-82-86-88-89)
|Michigan (1990-91-92-97-98)
|Michigan (1901-02-03-04-06)
|Minnesota (1903-04-06-09-10)
|Minnesota (1933-34-35-37-38)
Carr Looks for 40th Win
Michigan fifth-year head coach Lloyd Carr enters the 1999 season needing one victory for 40 in his career. Carr has posted a 39-11 career record and a 25-7 Big Ten mark in four seasons at the helm of the University of Michigan football program. He has a 22-3 record at Michigan Stadium, with his .886 winning percentage ranking as the best of any Wolverine coach at the "Big House."
Strong September Starts Under Carr
The Michigan football program has started strong under head coach Lloyd Carr, posting a 12-2 record during the month of September. He won the first 10 games of his career in September, and has outscored the opposition by a 423-220 differential. Carr is 9-1 at Michigan Stadium, 3-1 on the road and 3-2 against top 25 teams in September. Michigan has a 110-27-3 (.796) record during the month of September.
Tri-Captains Lead Wolverines
The 1999 Michigan team captains are fifth-year senior nose tackle Rob Renes (Holland, Mich./West Ottawa HS), fifth-year senior quarterback Tom Brady (San Mateo, Calif./Serra HS) and senior/junior eligible left guard Steve Hutchinson (Coral Spring, Fla./Coral Springs HS). The three were voted captains by their teammates for this 120th squad to don the maize and blue.
Tri-Captain Notes
-- Renes is only the second nose tackle to be a co-captain (Henry Hill was the other in 1970).
-- Brady is the fifth quarterback to be selected co-captain, joining Don Moorhead (1970), Dennis Franklin (1974), Jim Harbaugh (1986) and Elvis Grbac (1992).
-- The selection of Hutchinson marks the fifth straight season with an offensive lineman as a captain. The previous players are: Joe Marinaro (1995), Rod Payne (1996) and Jon Jansen (1997 and 1998).
-- This is just the sixth time in school history that the Wolverines have had tri-captains voted in (1976, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1998 were the other years) since Bo Schembechler introduced co-captains at Michigan in 1970.
-- The announcement of Renes, Brady and Hutchinson marks the first time since 1976 and only the second time in history that there have been two offensive captains and one defensive captain.
-- The 1976 tri-captains were offensive guard Kirk Lewis, tailback Rob Lytle and linebacker Calvin O'Neal.
Renes Shares Lead in Career Starts
Rob Renes enters his final campaign as one of three veteran leaders on the team with 25 career starts, joined by senior strong safety Tommy Hendricks (Houston, Texas/Eisenhower HS) and senior/junior left tackle Jeff Backus (Norcross, Ga./Norcross HS). Renes has made 25 consecutive starting assignments at nose tackle and has played in 34 career games (tied for eighth on the squad). An All-America and Academic All-America candidate for the coming season, Renes led the defensive line with a career-best 51 tackles last year. He enters 1999 with 105 career tackles and looks to become the school's first four-time Academic All-Big Ten Conference football player.
Career Starts Among Returning Players
|Jeff Backus
|Tommy Hendricks
|Rob Renes
|James Hall
|Steve Hutchinson
|Josh Williams
|Dhani Jones
|David Brandt
|Tom Brady
|Steve Frazier
|James Whitley
|Chris Ziemann
Hall Sacking the Record Books; Butkus Award
Senior rush linebacker James Hall (New Orleans, La./St. Augustine HS) looks to become one of Michigan's premiere sack specialists this season. A 1999 Butkus Award candidate, Hall has 18 career sacks, listing him sixth-best at Michigan. He registered 11 sacks a year ago to tie for the second-highest season mark in school history. He made a career-high 63 tackles and a team-high 18 TFLs in 1998, and enters his final year with 131 career tackles, 28 TFLs, 18 sacks and five PBUs. He is fourth on the team with 24 career starts and has made 21 consecutive starts at rush linebacker heading into the 1999 season. Hall is tied for second among active Wolverines with 36 career games played.
Hendricks Named Thorpe Award Candidate
Senior strong safety Tommy Hendricks, a Jim Thorpe Award candidate for the upcoming season, leads a young secondary as the team's 1998 top returning tackler. Hendricks registered a career-high 79 tackles a year ago, four TFLs, one sack and four PBUs. He is tied with Renes and Backus for most career starts among returning players with 25, and lists tied for second with 36 career games played (out of a possible 37 contests). Hendricks has 153 career tackles in the secondary and needs 58 tackles to reach Michigan's top five in career tackles by a defensive back. Don Dufek Jr. (1973-75) holds the school record with 249 career tackles in the secondary.
Michigan Defensive Backs All-Time Tackles
|Don Dufek Jr.
|Marcus Ray
|Tripp Welborne
|Garland Rivers
|Thom Darden
Jones Eyes 20th Career Start
Senior inside linebacker Dhani Jones (Potomac, Md./Winston Churchill HS) looks to make his 20th career start in the Notre Dame game. Jones currently lists seventh on the team with 19 career starts and ranks tied for fifth with 35 career games played. He was named a 1999 Butkus Award candidate for the second straight year, and is the team's top returning active tackler, with 166 stops. He returns to inside linebacker after playing the majority of 1998 at outside linebacker, posting the third-best tackle total on the team with 72 stops. Jones tallied a career-high 90 tackles during the 1997 national championship season, playing the entire year at inside linebacker. He enters the 1999 season needing nine tackles to reach 175 in his career.
Gold Rush
Jones' inside linebacker partner, senior Ian Gold (Belleville, Mich./Belleville HS), also looks to reach some career milestones in the season opener with Notre Dame. Gold is in search of his 10th career start and will play in his 30th career contest (lists 10th in terms of games played by returning players). He enters the Notre Dame game needing two tackles for 110 career stops. Gold finished fourth on the team with 68 tackles a year ago, despite missing four games due to injury. He posted one of the best games of his career in last year's Citrus Bowl, making eight tackles and returning his first career interception 46 yards for a TD vs. Arkansas.
Williams Among Defensive Leaders
Fifth-year senior Josh Williams (Houston, Texas/Cypress Creek HS), an All-Big Ten Second Team honoree in 1997, is an integral piece to Michigan's defensive line. Williams, a starter the past two season, has started 22 games in his Michigan career and has seen action in 36 of 37 games the last three seasons. He enters the 1999 season fourth in active career tackles (107 tackles), fourth in active career tackles for loss (16 TFLs) and second in active career sacks (8 sacks).
Thomas Threatens Rushing Charts
Junior tailback Anthony Thomas (Winnfield, La./Winnfield HS) begins his third year with a string of two straight 100-yard rushing performances dating back to last year. Thomas has six career 100-yard rushing games in 24 career games played. He could make his fifth career start and play in his 25th game as a Wolverine in the season opener against Notre Dame. A triple threat for the Wolverines, Thomas is a productive rusher and pass catcher out of the backfield and has been a kickoff returner.
He enters the 1999 campaign with 1,442 career rushing yards on 304 carries (4.7 avg.), and has scored 20 career rushing TDs. Thomas needs 58 yards in the Notre Dame game to reach 1,500 for his career and 558 to become the 18th Wolverine running back to reach 2,000 rushing yards. He needs 1,112 rushing yards to reach the top 10 all-time at Michigan in career rushing yardage and six rushing TDs to tie for eighth in career rushing touchdowns (26, with Ron Johnson, Ed Shuttleworth and Rob Lytle). Thomas led the team with 893 rushing yards on 167 attempts and scored 15 TDs a year ago. As a pass receiver, Thomas needs 12 catches for 50 in his career and 129 receiving yards for 500 in his career (only eight running backs have ever recorded 50 career receptions). He has 38 receptions for 371 yards (9.8 avg.). Thomas has also contributed on kickoff returns, returning 20 kicks for 504 yards (25.2 avg.).
Hutchinson Named Outland and Lombardi Candidate
Senior/junior left guard Steve Hutchinson has been named a candidate for both the Outland and Lombardi awards for the 1999 season. Hutchinson, a two-year starter for the Wolverines, lists fifth on the team among returning players with 23 career starts. He is a two-time All-Big Ten First Team selection who has played in 24 of 25 possible career games. A preseason All-America selection, Hutchinson is listed as the nation's top offensive lineman by College Football News and as the nation's top offensive guard by Lindy's Magazine.
Captain Brady Seeks 'Lucky 13th'
Senior tri-captain Tom Brady enters the 1999 season having thrown at least one touchdown pass in 12 straight games. He trails the school record of 13 consecutive games with at least one TD pass set by Elvis Grbac (1989-92). Grbac's streak began against Minnesota in 1990 and extended to the Illinois contest in 1991. Brady's current streak began against Syracuse (Sept. 12, 1998). Brady, who led the Wolverines to 10 wins and a share of the Big Ten title in his first year as a starter, set single-game records for passing attempts (56), completions (31) and yardage (375), as well as season passing records for attempts (350) and completions (214).
Consecutive Games with a TD Pass by an Individual
|Player (Streak)
|Elvis Grbac (Minnesota 1990 - Illinois 1991)
|Tom Brady (Syracuse 1998 - current)
|Dennis Brown (Illinois 1967 - Illinois 1968)
|Brian Griese (Ohio State 1996 - Iowa 1997)
|John Wangler (Michigan State 1980 - Washington 1980)
Shea Provides Balance
Senior fullback Aaron Shea (Ottawa, Ill./Ottawa HS), noted for his blocking ability, opens the 1999 season as Michigan's starting fullback. The versatile Shea has played in 35 of the 37 games in his career with starts at tight end and fullback. Shea provided a balance to the offense with 16 carries and 16 receptions a year ago. He has made three of his 30 career receptions vs. Notre Dame. Shea enters the 1999 season needing 42 yards for a combined rushing and receiving total of 500 yards (27 rushing yards to reach 100 and 15 receiving yards to reach 400).
Backus Tops Returning Starters List
Senior/junior left tackle Jeff Backus is tied for tops on the team with 25 consecutive starts heading into the season-opener against Notre Dame. A two-time All-Big Ten Second-Team selection, Backus and Hutchinson have formed a solid tandem on the left side of the offensive line. He is listed as the nation's fourth-best offensive tackle by Lindy's Magazine and The Sporting News.
Veteran Offensive Line
In addition to veterans Steve Hutchinson and Jeff Backus, the Wolverines have a wealth of starting experience along the offensive line with five players listed among the top 10 in starts by returning players. Senior/junior David Brandt (Jenison, Mich./Jenison HS) joins the pair as the only returning 13-game starter from last year. Brandt is eighth on the list with 15 career starts, having made starts at center, guard and tackle during his career. Seniors Steve Frazier (Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood HS) and Chris Ziemann (Aurora, Ill./Waubonsie Valley HS) are tied for 10th with 12 career starting assignments along the offensive line.
Knight Looks to Climb Receiving Charts
Senior wide receiver Marcus Knight (Sylacauga, Ala./Comer HS) enters the Notre Dame game with his eye on climbing Michigan's all-time career receiving charts. Knight hauled in a career-best 126 receiving yards on five receptions in last year's opener against the Irish. He is one catch away from 50 in his career and needs 286 yards to become the 18th receiver in school history to reach the 1,000-yard plateau. Knight has 49 career receptions for 714 yards and two touchdowns scored. He is the team's top returning receiver from 1998, hauling in a career-high 42 receptions for 603 yards and one TD. Knight has 11 career starts and has played in 35 career games.
Henson Eyes Second Notre Dame Game Appearance
Sophomore Drew Henson (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) enters the 1999 season having played in eight career games. He made his career debut in last season's Notre Dame game, and guided the Wolverines to a touchdown in his first series at quarterback (completed an eight-yard TD pass to Jerame Tuman on the 10 play, 80-yard scoring drive). Henson completed five-of-eight passes for 55 yards and threw one TD against the Irish. He needs three attempts for 50 in his career and four completions to reach 25 in his career (21-of-47 passing for 254 yards and three TDs).
Bryant Perfect at 37 Games Played
Senior wide receiver Kevin Bryant (Farmington Hills, Mich./Harrison HS) enters the 1999 season as the only Wolverine to have seen action in all 37 games in the past three seasons. An excellent special teams performer, Bryant had a pair of receptions at Notre Dame in the 1998 opener. He has eight career receptions for 102 yards.
Career Games Played List
|Kevin Bryant
|James Hall
|Tommy Hendricks
|Josh Williams
|Dhani Jones
|Marcus Knight
|Aaron Shea
|Tate Schanski
|Rob Renes
|Ian Gold
Brackins Brothers Lead Michigan's 'B' Squad
Junior/sophomore linebacker Eric Brackins and freshman defensive back Phillip Brackins, both from Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Gatlinburg-Pittman HS) help represent Michigan's list of 16 players with last names beginning with the letter 'B.' Newcomers play a major role as half the freshmen account for more than half of the 'B's. Check the roster for complete info, but the 'B-list' includes: Backus, Baker, Beard, Bellamy, Bergin, Bobert, Bowman, Brabbs, Brackins, E. and P., Brady, Brandt, Brooks, Brown, Bryant and Butler. Michigan's other double-digit letters for 1999 are 'S' (12) and 'W' (10). There are no players with last names starting with: I, Q, U or X.
Wolverines From the Hoosier State
Three members of the Michigan football program are from the state of Indiana: Linebacker Dwight Mosley (Fort Wayne, Ind./Snider HS), tight end Bill Seymour (Granger, Ind./Penn HS) and true freshman wide receiver Tyrece Butler (Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central HS).
Schedule Notes
-- The Wolverines face five schools listed in both preseason top 25 polls. Michigan will play No. 3/4* Penn State, No. 9 Ohio State, No. 10 Wisconsin, No. 18 Notre Dame and No. 23 Purdue (* Associated Press then USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Poll ranking).
-- Michigan faces six bowl teams from a year ago: Notre Dame, Syracuse, Wisconsin, Purdue, Penn State and Ohio State.
-- The schedule includes the return of Big Ten foes Purdue and Illinois, teams the Wolverines have not played since 1996.
-- This will be the first time since 1929 that Michigan and Minnesota will not meet on the gridiron for the "Battle of the Little Brown Jug." The streak ends at 70 consecutive games played between the two schools. Michigan will also not face Iowa this season.
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Pro Football Talk reports Colin Kaepernick just visited with the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Cody Kessler believes he improved his arm strength this offseason.
Danny Woodhead (ACL) said he is practicing with "no restrictions."
Jerick McKinnon opened Vikings OTAs handling "most of the first-team reps" in the running back corps.
Laquon Treadwell has run with the first-team offense at Vikings OTAs.
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Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. Announces Agreement To Sell Northridge Office Building
17 Oct, 2013, 09:01 ET from Roberts Realty Investors, Inc.
ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE MKT: RPI) announces that it has signed a definitive agreement with the Fulton County Board of Education to sell its 37,864 square foot Northridge Office Building located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The sales price is $5.28 million and the closing is scheduled to occur on or before October 30, 2013, provided that the Board of Education may extend the closing date to November 15, 2013. The Northridge Office Building has a carrying value of $3.2 million in the company's financial statements and secures a $2.4 million loan.
The company's primary objectives for 2013 have been to reduce debt, decrease annual operating expenses, increase liquidity through the sale of certain real estate assets and complete its exit from the retail and office business. If the sale closes as the company expects, the transactions completed in 2013 will have reduced its total debt by $10.62 million or 43%, decreased its annual operating expenses by $850,000 and increased its liquidity by $5.6 million.
Mr. Charles S. Roberts, the company's president and chief executive officer, stated: "Completing our exit from the retail and office business during 2013 would allow us to focus exclusively on our primary business of developing new, high-quality multifamily apartment communities. We own four superb locations that are zoned and entitled for the development and construction of 940 multifamily apartment units."
Mr. Roberts continued: "Additionally, we continue to pursue and work on strategic alternatives that would enhance shareholder value through a sale or merger of the company. The reduction in debt, decrease in annual operating expenses and increased liquidity we have already accomplished in 2013 make the company a more attractive merger candidate and make it easier to obtain the financing necessary for the development and construction of our new apartment communities. For these reasons, we believe the company is well positioned for a productive and successful 2014."
Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. is an equity real estate investment trust based in Atlanta.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements relate to our intent, belief or expectations regarding our sale of the Northridge Office Building, our plans to exit the retail and office business and to obtain financing for our new apartment communities. The statements regarding the sale of the Northridge Office Building and our plans to exit the retail business involve risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence, ultimate terms and timing of these transactions. Our forward-looking statements relating to obtaining financing for the construction of new apartment communities involve risks and uncertainties regarding the availability of the equity capital we need to obtain construction financing and to the overall financing environment, specifically the willingness of financing sources to make apartment construction loans. Other forward-looking statements relate to our intent, belief or expectations regarding our examination of strategic alternatives. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence, terms and timing of one or more transactions or sales. For these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For more information about other risks and uncertainties we face, please see the sections in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q entitled "Risk Factors."
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The first cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of a successful fitness program. The workouts are designed to help you get stronger and move better. Journey into a renewed healthy lifestyle as you develop a new fitness routine, regain your body confidence, and have fun. You will need a kettlebell and/or dumbbell set, yoga mat, great music, and a smile to complete this programming.
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