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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 10, 2006
|Filing date
|Dec 11, 2002
|Priority date
|Dec 11, 2002
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Christopher Cook, Bruce J. Kilgore
|Original Assignee
|Nike, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (31), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (31), Classifications (8), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus for measuring dimensions of a foot, particularly length and width. The invention concerns, more specifically, a lightweight and collapsible foot measuring apparatus that is suitable for mailing to individuals.
2. Description of Background Art
Although sizing systems for footwear are standardized, many individuals find that footwear sizes vary between manufacturers. Consequently, an individual who wears a first size of footwear from a first manufacturer may wear a second size of footwear from a second manufacturer, with both the first size and the second size providing the individual with a proper fit. The primary reason for inconsistencies between footwear sizes relates to the unique lasts utilized by different manufacturers to produce footwear. In shaping lasts for the manufacture of mass-produced footwear, foot measurements from a broad spectrum of the population are utilized to derive a set of dimensions that theoretically comprise a statistically-average foot for each shoe size. The dimensions may include the overall length of the foot, width of the foot, height of the first digit, contour of the instep, and at least six girth measurements. The dimensions are then used by the manufacturer to shape a corresponding series of lasts. Variations between the lasts used by different manufacturers result in footwear with different fit properties. Accordingly, the size of footwear worn by an individual may vary depending upon the manufacturer that produced the footwear.
A significant portion of modern footwear sales are conducted via mail order through catalogs or the Internet. Mail order provides a convenient manner for individuals to purchase footwear, especially if specific brands or styles are not offered by merchants in the geographic locale of the individual. A recurring issue with regard to mail order footwear sales relates to sizing. When purchases are made at a retail footwear outlet, the individual is typically provided with the opportunity to test-fit footwear prior to the sale.
In this manner, the individual is assured that the footwear will fit properly. When sales occur through mail order, however, the customer rarely has the opportunity to test-fit the footwear prior to placing the order. Consequently, the individual may be required to return the footwear and place a substitute order if the ordered size does not provide a proper fit.
Proper sizing is also an issue for team sales. Sporting organizations often acquire footwear from a common manufacturer, thereby assuring a uniform appearance among team members. In order to ensure that the proper size of footwear is ordered for each team member, foot measurements for each individual may be taken. A common foot measuring device is the Brannock Device, which is found in many conventional retail footwear outlets. The Brannock Device includes a fixed scale, a first sliding scale and a second sliding scale. To determine foot size, the user compares readings from the fixed scale, which determines the overall length of the foot, and the first sliding scale, which determines the position of the ball of the foot. The greater reading typically indicates foot size. In addition, foot width may be measured using the second sliding scale.
A common issue with foot measuring systems such as the Brannock Device relates back to inconsistencies in footwear sizes provided by different manufacturers. Although the Brannock Device is well-suited for use in retail footwear outlets to provide an approximate footwear size, the Brannock Device may not be accurate with respect to individual manufacturers. Accordingly, reliance upon the Brannock Device, or any other device not calibrated to a specific manufacturer, may result in mail ordered footwear that is improperly fitted.
In order to provide a measurement system that is calibrated to a specific manufacturer, many manufacturers provide foot sizing charts that may be downloaded from the Internet and printed. To use the charts, the individual aligns the foot with a scale on the chart and reads the appropriate size. Printable charts, however, may not be precisely calibrated due to inherent inaccuracies in the printing process. To adjust for the inaccuracies, instructions accompanying the chart often provide means for calibrating the chart.
Accurate calibration, however, is often difficult to achieve.
The present invention provides a lightweight and collapsible foot measurement apparatus that may be mailed to an individual, thereby providing the individual with an accurate means for determining proper footwear size from measurements of both the length and width of the foot.
The measurement apparatus includes a base, a scale, a stationary element, and a translating element. The scale is positioned on the base. The stationary element is connected to the base and has a fixed position with respect to the scale. The translating element is movably-connected to the base and has a variable position with respect to the stationary element and the scale. The stationary element and the translating element extend outward from the base to place the measurement apparatus in an assembled configuration, and either the stationary element or the translating element are collapsible to place the measurement apparatus in a collapsed configuration. The measurement apparatus, therefore, has a lesser size in the collapsed configuration than in the assembled configuration.
The lesser size facilitates mailing of the measurement apparatus. Whereas a box or other bulky mailing container would be necessary for the measurement apparatus when in the assembled configuration, an envelope or other inexpensive mailing container may be utilized for the measurement apparatus when in the collapsed configuration.
The measurement apparatus may be utilized to measure both the length and width of the foot, for example. The first portion of the foot may be placed against the first abutment and then the second abutment may be moved until it abuts the second portion of the foot. Whether the first and second portion are the heel and toes or the sides of the foot, dimensions of the foot may be read from the scale.
The advantages and features of novelty characterizing the present invention are pointed out with particularity in the appended claims. To gain an improved understanding of the advantages and features of novelty, however, reference may be made to the following descriptive matter and accompanying drawings that describe and illustrate various embodiments and concepts related to the invention.
The foregoing Summary of the Invention, as well as the following Detailed Description of the Invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Referring to the figures, wherein like numerals indicate like elements, a foot measurement apparatus 100 and a foot measurement apparatus 200 in accordance with the present invention are disclosed. Measurement apparatuses 100 and 200 are lightweight and collapsible devices that may be mailed to an individual who intends to purchase footwear through mail order or through the Internet, for example. Prior to ordering the footwear, the individual may utilize one of measurement apparatuses 100 and 200 to measure both the length and the width of a foot, thereby ensuring that ordered footwear is properly fitted to each individual. Following use, measurement apparatuses 100 and 200 may be retained by the individual for a future use or disassembled and recycled. In addition to individuals, measurement apparatuses 100 and 200 may be utilized by sporting organizations to properly fit footwear to a plurality of individuals.
The capacity for easily and inexpensively mailing one of measurement apparatuses 100 and 200 to an individual is enhanced by the lightweight and collapsible nature of measurement apparatuses 100 and 200.
The features and operation of measurement apparatus 100 will now be discussed in detail.
Measurement apparatus 100 is depicted in
In order to accurately ascertain foot measurements, a foot is positioned on base 110 and between stationary element 120 and translating element 130 such that the heel of the foot abuts stationary element 120. Translating element 130, which may be moved along base 110, is then positioned in an abutting relationship with the toes of the foot, as depicted in
Base 110 forms a substrate that permits stationary element 120, translating element 130, and scale 140 to interact in the manner described above, thereby facilitating foot measurements, and may have a variety of configurations within the scope of the present invention. As depicted in the figures, however, base 110 is formed as a generally planar member that provides measurement apparatus 100 with a lightweight, compact design suitable for mailing. In addition, the planar configuration of base 110 provides a generally level upper surface that the foot is placed upon when ascertaining foot measurements.
The upper surface of base 110 includes a first channel 111 a and a second channel 111 b that extend in parallel along both sides of scale 140. Channels 111 are configured to receive translating element 130, permit translating element 130 to slide along the longitudinal length of base 110, and prevent translating element 130 from becoming separated from base 110. Channels 111, therefore, are configured to direct the sliding movement of translating element 130 in relation to scale 140. In cross-section, channels 111 may each have an L-shape, as depicted in
Base 110 also includes a positioning aperture 112 that provides a reference position for attaching stationary element 120 and locating scale 140. The function and manner of utilizing positioning aperture 112 will be described in greater detail below.
Stationary element 120 is securely positioned on an end of base 110. When measurement apparatus 100 is in the assembled configuration, stationary element 120 extends upward from base 110, as depicted in
The primary elements of stationary element 120 are an abutment portion 121, a pair of support portions 122 a and 122 b, and a connection portion 123. Abutment portion 121 directly contacts the foot and provides a stationary and secure abutment for the foot when measuring length or width. Support portions 122 extend backward from abutment portion 121 to provide support against backward pressure from the foot. Connection portion 123 provides a secure connection between stationary element 120 and base 110.
Stationary element 120 is manufactured as a generally flat element having a plurality of flexion lines 124 that separate portions 121, 122, and 123 from each other. Flexion lines 124 are located as follows: flexion line 124 a is positioned between abutment portion 121 and support portion 122 a; flexion line 124 b is positioned between abutment portion 121 and support portion 122 b; and flexion line 124 c is positioned between abutment portion 121 and connection portion 123. Flexion lines 124 permit portions 121, 122, and 123 to be bent in relation to each other. More specifically, flexion lines 124 act as hinges that permit portion 121, 122, and 123 to flex or rotate relative to each other, thereby placing measurement apparatus 100 in either the collapsed configuration or the assembled configuration. When stationary element 120 is formed from a polymer material, flexion lines 124 may be lines of reduced thickness that facilitate bending along the lines. In alternate embodiments, flexion lines 124 may be hinges or other devices that permit bending along predetermined lines.
Measurement apparatus 100 is generally manufactured and mailed in the collapsed configuration. Following receipt of measurement apparatus 100, the individual may reconfigure measurement apparatus 100 to be in the assembled configuration. With respect to stationary element 120, the individual will bend support portions 122 a and 122 b along flexion lines 124 a and 124 b, respectively. Simultaneously, the individual will bend abutment portion 121 along flexion line 124 c until a pair of tabs 125 a and 125 b that are formed on connection portion 123 engage a pair of tab apertures 126 a and 126 b, respectively, which are formed in support portions 122 a and 122 b. That is, stationary element 120 may be changed from the collapsed configuration to the assembled configuration by merely bending stationary element 120 along the various flexion lines 124 and engaging tabs 125 with tab apertures 126. Similarly, stationary element 120 may be changed from the assembled configuration to the collapsed configuration by disengaging tabs 125 from tab apertures 126, and then returning the various portions 121, 122, and 123 to a generally flat relationship.
Stationary element 120 is securely attached to base 110 through connection portion 123. Within the scope of the present invention, a plurality of methods may be utilized to attach stationary element 120 to base 110, including adhesives and heat bonding, for example. As depicted, however, connection portion 123 includes inserts 127 and a positioning protrusion 128. As discussed above, base 110 includes two channels 111 that have an L-shaped cross-section. Inserts 127 each have a corresponding L-shape that fits within channels 111. In order to prevent stationary element 120 from sliding along channels 111, positioning protrusion 128 engages positioning aperture 112 in base 110. Inserts 127 and positioning protrusion 128, therefore, cooperatively operate to securely attach stationary element 120 to base 110.
Translating element 130 has a configuration that is similar to stationary element 120 and includes an abutment portion 131, a pair of support portions 132 a and 132 b, and a connection portion 133. Positioned between the various portions 131, 132, and 133 are flexion lines 134 a, 134 b, and 134 c that permit translating element 130 to bend between the collapsed configuration and the assembled configuration. Similarly, translating element 130 includes a pair of tabs 135 a and 135 b that extend from connection portion 133 in order to engage a pair of tab apertures formed in support portions 132. Translating element 130 also has inserts 137 that are received by channels 111. Inserts 137 have an L-shape that fits within channels 111, but permits translating element 130 to slide along channels 111.
Translating element 130 also includes a measurement aperture 138 formed in connection portion 133. As translating element 130 slides along base 110, translating element 130 moves in relation to scale 140. Measurement aperture 138 permits the individual to see a portion of scale 140 that is under translating element 130. When measuring the dimensions of the foot, the proper dimension for either length or width may be ascertained by reference to the portion of scale 140 that is visible through measurement aperture 138.
Scale 140 may be printed on an adhesive paper and attached to base 110. In order to ensure that scale 140 is properly positioned relative to stationary element 120, scale 140 may include an aperture that is aligned with positioning aperture 112 of base 110. Because positioning protrusion 128 of connection portion 123 engages positioning aperture 112, this arrangement ensures that scale 140 is properly positioned with respect to stationary element 120. Alternately, scale 140 may be engraved or printed directly on base 110, for example.
Traditional foot measuring devices measure the foot in accordance with one or more standard sizing systems. For example, the standard system for measuring men's feet in the United States correlates a 10.5 inch length to a size 9.5. Furthermore, width in the standard U.S. system is measured using an alphabetical scale. Scale 140 may be configured to measure the foot according to one or more standard systems or may be configured to measure the foot in accordance with a non-standard system, such as by inches or centimeters, that is developed to meet specific needs of the manufacturer. As noted in the Description of Background Art section, the size of footwear worn by an individual may vary depending upon the manufacturer that produced the footwear. By correlating scale 140 with a standard sizing system, individuals or sporting organizations may be led to believe that measurement apparatus 100 properly determines footwear sizes for a variety of manufacturers, thereby leading to improper fit. A non-standard system therefore has the benefit of ensuring that foot measurements, as determined by measurement apparatus 100, are relayed to the manufacturer, thereby providing the manufacturer with the exclusive opportunity to determine which footwear size will provide the most proper fit. In order to make this determination, the manufacturer may draw upon many sources of information, including precise knowledge of footwear dimensions and a wealth of experience regarding fit for various foot dimensions.
Suitable materials for measurement apparatus 100 may vary depending upon the projected number of individuals that may utilize measurement apparatus 100, the preferred weight of measuring apparatus 100, and the desired durability of measurement apparatus 100. In addition, a measurement apparatus 100 that is intended for use by adults may be formed of heavier, more durable materials than a measurement apparatus 100 that is intended for use by children. Although the various components of measurement apparatus 100 may be formed of materials such as steel, aluminum, cardboard, or composites of a polymer and high-strength fibers, suitable durability and weight are achieved with various conventional polymer materials.
The accuracy of measurement apparatus 100 may be compromised if damage occurs during shipping or during use, for example. A calibration device may be supplied with measurement apparatus 100 to provide a convenient method for an individual to check the accuracy of measurement apparatus 100. Generally, the calibration device may be an element with predetermined dimensions. To check the accuracy of measurement apparatus 100, the calibration device is positioned against stationary element 120. Translating element 130 is then positioned in an abutting relationship with the calibration device and the dimensions of the calibration device are ascertained. The ascertained dimensions are then compared to the predetermined dimensions. If the ascertained and predetermined correspond, measurement apparatus 100 is accurately calibrated. If, however, the measurements do not correspond, then the individual may be required to adjust foot measurements by the difference to achieve accurate results. Accordingly, the calibration device not only permits the accuracy of measurement apparatus 100 to be checked, but also provides a system by which inaccuracies may be corrected.
A register may also be utilized to record measurements of a foot. Generally, the register may be any device or method that facilitates the recording of measurements, including a pad of preprinted pages that include spaces for recording the length and width of each foot. Sporting organizations often require footwear for a plurality of individuals. Once readings are taken for a specific individual, the readings may be recorded on one of the preprinted pages of the register. The preprinted page may then be removed from the pad, thereby exposing a new preprinted page, and the printed page with the recorded readings may be given to the individual. The process may be repeated for subsequent individuals. Each individual may then utilize the recorded dimensions to independently order footwear from the manufacturer that provides a proper fit.
Measurement apparatus 200 is depicted in
The primary elements of stationary element 220 are an abutment portion 221, a single support portion 222, and a connection portion 223. In the assembled configuration, as depicted in
Translating element 230 has a configuration that is similar to stationary element 220 and includes an abutment portion 231, a single support portions 232, and a connection portion 233. In the assemble configuration, a tab 235 that extends upward from connection portion 233 engages a tab aperture 236 in support portion 232. Translating element 230 also includes a measurement aperture 238 formed in connection portion 233. As translating element 230 slides along base 210, translating element 230 moves in relation to scale 240. Measurement aperture 238 permits the individual to see a portion of scale 240 that is under translating element 230.
Measurement apparatus 200 has a collapsible configuration. By disengaging tab 225 and tab aperture 226, and disengaging tab 235 and tab aperture 236, both of stationary element 220 and translating element 230 may be placed in the collapsed configuration, as depicted in
The present invention is disclosed above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to a variety of embodiments. The purpose served by the disclosure, however, is to provide an example of the various features and concepts related to the invention, not to limit the scope of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claims.
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It's fine posted here, or if you'd like it could go in LE & Military. Just let one of the Mods know if you want it moved.
This is a discussion on Viet Nam Vet's Tribute by George Jones within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Not sure where to post this "50,000 Names on the Wall" TNOTW...
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It's fine posted here, or if you'd like it could go in LE & Military. Just let one of the Mods know if you want it moved.
EOD - Initial success or total failure
George Jones sure gets the emotions going, don't he? Tnx for posting!
"Brains before Bullets"
Names of my friends are there...
Thanks for posting, we need the reminder.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Here is George singing 50,000 Names on Youtube.
As a Viet Nam Era vet and someone who knows some names posted on The Wall any tribute holds special meaning to me. One of the best tributes was done by the Statler Brothers. I can remember having to pull to the side of the road when hearing this song, not ashamed to say it brought tears to my eyes, and still does.
More Than A Name On The Wall
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I still crush hard on agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks! <3
Inspired by Twin Peaks. A take on the welcome to Twin Peaks sign. $14 8x10 (image size) printed on 8x10 matte paper. $18 11x14 (image size)
fire walk with me twin peaks!
This is a Photo Print, originally a hand-painted Twin Peaks Coffee Art. Twin Peaks, David Lynch and coffee, inspired this Twin Peaks pattern used
"It is happening again." Twin Peaks fan poster by Austin Shaddix
Twin Peaks is an American television serial drama created by Mark Frost and David Lynch.
Twin Peaks superprint - ugh, this is amazing. Plus, you can get prints of smaller trios.
Lots of patterns in the back would be really cool. Perhaps creating a theme since in my video you won't be able to see faces the backgrounds become a face. O represent one.
... if it's excellent coffee, one can get away with b l a c k !
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I'm logged onto the workstation with this account so there's no possibility I have the wrong credentials. I have tried domain\name and name@domain, both with the correct password.
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:16 UTC
I would start here:
or here:
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I would start here:
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Apr 14, 2008 at 11:27 UTC
Thanks, Doug, will try those links.
Apr 14, 2008 at 1:03 UTC
No problem. I hope they help.
Apr 14, 2008 at 10:34 UTC
are u running a domain? this was an issue i was having. you need to make sure the server is NOT over riding the local machine with the domain policy.
this was an issue i had. follow that and after u set the domain policy then update the gp for the local pc's. if u have a bunch then just restart them from the server. open cmd shell window and type " shutdown /i " without the quotes and a window will open and follow the prompts from there.
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be creative with colors. fonts - logo
Let's time for some that have. More of a futuristic. Feel
any one with some space age ideas.
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also greenberg one color it doesn't need to be green-- maybe with a fade from dark to light


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Each of the episodes in the three-part Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Ieri, Oggi E Domani) stars Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. In "Adelina-Naples," Loren and Mastroianni are married, and Loren is in trouble with the law. Each time the authorities close in, Loren eludes capture by revealing a swollen belly; back in 1964, Italian law forbade the arrest of a pregnant woman until six months after the child's birth. In "Anna," Loren is married to a wealthy industrialist and has an affair with Mastroianni. So obsessed is she with material possessions that she's willing to walk out on Mastroianni when he smashes her sports car. And in "Mara," high-priced prostitute Loren attracts the attention of a young seminary student, but refuses to seduce him -- then takes a vow of chastity, aggravating her regular customer (Mastroianni). While the first episode is the funniest, it was the last episode which received the most press-coverage, thanks to Loren's "striptease" scene, revealing La Loren in skimpy bra and panties (a bit parodied by the stars in Robert Altman's otherwise-dreadful Prêt-à-Porter). Though the title Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow has absolutely no relation to the film at hand, it is a far more appealing cognomen than the film's British release title, She Got What She Asked For. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Skip to comments.2 dead, 15 wounded in shootings across the city
Posted on 06/03/2012 7:00:02 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in a dispute over a bicycle Saturday afternoon on the South Side, authorities said, and another man was killed in West Humboldt Park late Saturday night.
Fifteen others were shot and survived Saturday night and Sunday morning, police said.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
Hot town, summer in the city.
Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty.
Been down, isn't it a pity.
Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city ...
I thought guns weren't allowed on the streets of Chicago?
He really organizes great communities!!!
God what a shame, life means nothing to so many. Do you know what the saddest thing in the world is?
A mosquito trying to get blood from a mummy...it seems we are reaching this point where all the give me's and addicts don't feel they have been treated properly because of those who work.
It is very sad that we do not focus on job training and rehab for non violent offenders. For the animals killing kids for their bikes, get ready to meet God..
That's kind of a "half full" statement. After all lets not forget all those who survived uninjured in Chicago over the weekend...
Paging the "Reverends".... Al & Jesse???!!! Where are they?
Nowhere NEAR Chicago on a warm SATURDAY NIGHT. After all, they aren't that dumb.
Nowhere NEAR Chicago on a warm SATURDAY NIGHT. After all, they aren't that dumb.
Like you, I'm shocked criminals and killers don't respect gun laws.. how can that be, Jagermonster? /s
For years as a state worker, I screened and signed up eligible people for jobs training, counseled them, checked with them at the schools/programs. It really helped a few; however, most, when they hit a bump in the road, gave up and dropped out.
They had so many problems and so much baggage, it was very difficult for them to overcome even the smallest daily problem.
The women, often single mothers would be on food stamps, subsidized housing, Medicaid, all the freebies. They signed up for training to get some more money-actually paid a stipend to go to training. Most had a sorry live in that beat them or their children, ate the kids WIC food, and spent the stipend money on booze or drugs.
Believe me, it is NOT the lack of programs. It is a lifestyle most are brought up in--3d or 4th generation welfare.
To be fair, most of Chicago is safe. There's just a few "organized communities" that you should stay away from.
Baraq lived in Ward 4 didn't he?
Interesting that while it's "green" on the map, it's adjacent to one of the "hot spots" Ward 20.
Obama wasn't stupid enough to actually live in the communities he organized.
Didn't Baraq live in Hyde Park, on the lake?
Isn't that Ward 4?
Thank you for that information, it does not surprise me..I know there is a great deal of baggage passed through hatred generation to generation..very sad..
Quincy Jones' version of this song...HOT!
Democratic/Communists in Chicago give them all the freebies and turn their heads to the crime committed by these moochers, in exchange for their vote. That's why the gangs continue to kill each other and the public...they have the protection of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his democratic/communist bosses in Washington. They feel empowered by oboma, eric holder, jesse jackson and sharpton, and the green light that oboma has given them to stomp all over anyone they so choose.
Everybody's happy with their share of the pie, except the hard-working, tax-paying, civilized citizens of Chicago, who are moving out of Chicago in big numbers. And all that will be left are the illegals and the welfare moochers who pay no taxes. Whatcha' gonna do then, Rahm?
Nothing will change until the democratic/communist party is
thrown out of Chicago. The unions have to stand up and stop voting democratic/communist. The cops' hands are tied by Rahm Emanuel. The courts are in lock step with Rahm Emanuel...though some judges are honest. And let us not forget the corrupt, money-hungry former mayor Richard M. Daley...responsible for his share of gross corruption right up to the end of his term.
It's a wait and see game...what are you going to do about this, Chicago?
Ward 4? Is this a city or a insane asylum?
Maximum security prison?
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The planets yawned sleepy and stretched at some particularly slow speed.
They remained in orbit since they couldn't do otherwise, thing which upsets most celestial bodies. They were two planets in one of the edges of the Triangulum galaxy, which is next to the Andromeda galaxy, for which rumours have it that she slept a couple nights with the Cow King*.
*for the history lovers, we should mention that the Milky Way owes its name to the Cow King Muzupalakham, who actually, after playing 6 hours in the Moo-Moo level of Diablo II, sued Blizzard, which in fact in their turn spilled 2 trucks of milk outside the research facilities of Houston, demanding proper working conditions and justice for the war captives in Indonesia.
The two planets we gaze upon right now, have no names since they have not been discovered yet, but that nasty habbit of naming everything new, was initiated by humans, so it would be nice to stop doing it, if you even do.
-good morning
-how's it going?
-the same
-dontchya think I've gained weight?
-quit nagging all the time
-I'm worried! I think I'm s..
-..sinking in your gravitational field, I know. Ever thought of starting a diet or something?
-it wont work
-what about your core?
-we had a fight…
-oh, sorry to hear that.
-wish I could turn back time! To become..
-heads up! The King is coming!
The comets were consisting the Royal Guard of the King of the Galaxy.
After a couple warning shots, they announced the arrival of the Royal Couple to the 5th System. The planets grumbled annoyed.
-did they really have to build their restaurant here?
-boy, I'd give everything to move to the neighbour nebula
The Galactic Anthem was heard from some high frequential vibrations of the bodies.
There was something really epic and majestic in this whole case.
Because the King was no ordinary King from matter and anti-matter like the usual ones.
He wasn't a star that was born and doomed to die.
He wasn't void but neither was he taking up any space, thing which made the queen trip and fall many times in her attempts to kiss him.
The King was a Triangle.
A Hyper-Triangle of ν dimensions glowing in the dark.
He did explain in an interview of his, that the radiation is caused by luminous particles that were desperately trying to avoid their responsibilities.
The Queen was a real beauty, shining in all the available colors every time.
The Triangle-King had married the most beautiful nebula of the galaxy, Electra.
The Royal Couple used to eat in the 5th system pretty often, but today's a special occasion. They had their anniversary and the King had sieged 3 galaxies in order to bring the most rare dish to his Queen. The ambrosia of the Gods, the sweet of the galactic lovers, the answer to the prayers of millions of immaterial hungry beings.
They had come to try for the first time: The Applepie.
To be more accurate, the word itself might take you back to the famous Earthly Applepie, but that's not what its about. It was quite similar in taste, but a whole lot more than that.
The Cooks of the universe had given up, since this was about an eternal secret recipe of the Machine that made the World and everyone knew, that if you had just one tiny bite, you'd remain Timeless and Spaceless (although the King's topics were off topic most of the time but that's not of our concern now)*
*slang in greek, without-space/spaceless can also mean incongruous or absurd.
This theory made the Cooks to come to the conclusion that the Cosmic Machine of Creation was actually a Cook and they were its humble worshippers.
The Applepie ceremony was magnificent.
Stars, comets, dust and light from all the corners of the galaxy had gathered to celebrate the passing of the King to Immortality, in the Applepie Nebula.
-oh no..
The overweight planet that lived only a few parsecs away from the Applepie nebula got shaked away from its trajectory.
-whats happening to you???
-I don't know! I think its time!
-not now! Hey! Not now!
-H-help me! I'm sinking!


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Chapter XXVI: Forsaken
An excerpt from
Diary of the Forsaken
Entry 25: 246
Date 71 of 7499 SC
I've done it.
I'd spent hours agonizing over how, when and where, but I've done it. Now Bold and Anxious know the truth.
Or they will do very soon, anyway.
I couldn't bring myself to tell them directly. I didn't want to have to watch their faces as I tore apart the very foundations of their beliefs. I knew how much that could hurt.
Besides, my voice is all but gone anyway. I can barely manage a husky whisper now.
So I wrote it down. Everything I knew, every new thing I'd found out, every lie I'd uncovered.
I wrote it all down for them to see.
I'm sorry for all the trouble I have caused you, but this is something you have to know.
Everything Mother or Father has ever told you is a lie.
You'll think I'm mad reading this, but you have to believe me. I'm telling the truth, I swear on my life.
The Colony is not the only source of human life. There is a whole different place out there, another world. One from which we have all been cut off. The enemies you know as Interlopers are from that world. They think what is happening to us here is cruel and slavish. They think we deserve our freedom.
It's these Interlopers who provide the raw materials needed to keep this place alive. Food, clothing, fuel for heat and electricity, it all comes from outside.
Beyond the walls. Out there.
And that's not all.
These Cold Gods you worship, they're not gods. They're scientists. They set this place up and put our ancestors in it. They wanted to see how selective breeding could influence human genetics, as well as its effect on our minds.
Our lives are all part of one huge sick experiment run by Father, Mother and the Union. The Union run everything here, they even influence Mother and Father themselves. They set this experiment up.
They also set it to end on the first day of the year 7500 SC.
There isn't much time, and I'm sorry for putting off telling you all this. But now I have, and I need you to spread the message. Do it secretly, for if Father or Mother detects you then you'll all be killed.
But you have to let everyone know before it's too late.
I would tell you this myself, but I fear I no longer have the strength. Father's droids have steadily been killing me in the years since I was kidnapped. They've used drugs to kill me from the inside, insuring that the circumstances of my death look like some sort of fatal disease.
That's what Mother's been telling you all these years isn't it Bold? That I was dying of a disease.
Mother lied.
And one final thing. By the time you read this, I will be gone. I cannot endanger either of you by staying here any longer. If anyone were to tell either of them I was here then we would all be killed.
So I'm leaving, for both your sakes.
Don't bother looking for me, I'll probably be dead in a matter of days anyway.
Farewell brother, and good luck.
Well there you have it. My last testimony to humankind, scrawled on a scrap of paper. It's late at night now, and Bold is asleep.
I will leave soon, I don't know where too. I'll try to find somewhere to hide, to insure I'm not near people when they find me.
As it is certain they will.
This entry that will probably be my last.
I'm getting weaker by the hour. Soon I doubt I will even have the strength to breathe. It is up to Bold and his friends to fight this battle now. I have done what I can.
I think I have only days left now.


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First Pitch: The Short and Long Term Impact of Wandy Rodriguez's Injury
First Pitch
Wandy Rodriguez will be out for three more weeks. Photo Credit: David Hague
Wandy Rodriguez has received a few setbacks in the past week. He had some tightness in his forearm, and was shut down. Today he received Platelet Rich Plasma injections, which will put him out for three weeks. Even when he starts back up, you're looking at a few weeks of rehab starts, which means the Pirates might not see him until the middle of August. I wanted to take a look at the short-term and long-term impacts that these setbacks will bring.
The Short-Term: Do the Pirates Need to Trade For a Pitcher?
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
STMC31-Little Dude Scrap Page
Yep, it's Stampendous Saturday Sketch Challenge, week 31. So, Cyndi gave us a slightly bigger challenge this week...creating a scrap page with this suggested sketch to the left. I love to do scrap pages, but I have to admit, inside I was groaning. Scrap pages usually take me a looooong time. I want to find the perfect pictures. Then the perfect stamps, stickers, papers, and embellies. I have been in real holiday mode for at least a month now, but I had no holiday pics printed out (gotta get a new color printer). So I went through the pics that I did have, and came across this group of shots that my hubby took of our oldest son, Bryan, when he was about a year old. I was loved these pics as they captured all the many faces of Bryan. Bryan is now 24 years old, so these faces have changed a tad since then. It's always fun to go back and scrap those old memories. In this case I used the Perfectly Clear "It's a Boy" set. I recently bought this cute plaid paper, which I stamped and embossed the large star from the set using Pacific Blue embossing powder. Stampendous has the most amazing variety of colors of embossing powder! This was how I created my own embellies for this page. The extra stars and the brackets were embossed and cut out before popping up on the page. I created my own background paper by stamping the various toys for boys from the set. I created stamped and embossed blue borders as well with Lettuce and Chinese Red embossing powders. I added the
Velvet Ric Rac Class A' Peel stickers for the fresh clean look of a pop of white, and cute little buttons randomly over the page. Having the sketch layout already planned made this page come together a lot quicker than I thought it would. Now it's YOUR turn to play along. You know the drill...create your own page, upload it to one of the online sites, go to the Stampendous Impressions blog and leave the link to your design. You have the opportunity to win one of two great prizes! For more inspiration, be sure to check out the rest of the team's blogs as listed at right. Happy scrapping!
Perfectly Clear "It's a Boy" from Stampendous (SSC131)
Class A' Peel "Ric Rac Border" from Stampendous (AC653VW)
Pacific Blue (EP114), Lettuce (EP512), and Chinese Red (EP210) from Stampendous
Versamark ink from Tsukineko
Lime Pastel and Tangerine ColorBox Chalk ink from Clearsnap
Bazzill Basics green
white, orange, blue cardstock
KI Memories-Heirloom Paper Pack
Nestabilities Shapabilities Label Trio
buttons, jute twine
piercing tool
double-sided foam adhesive
Posted by Pam Hornschu at 9:54 PM
Labels: Stampendous scrap page
1 comments:
- Scrappychick said...
Thanks for playing along with my awful challenge!!! Your page is adorable :)
- November 9, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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You just look straight ahead – and read as the words pop up quickly and disappear on the screen.
While it sounds strange, it actually makes a lot more sense than the way we have been reading for centuries – and makes everything much faster.


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The Tesseract
Elizabeth could feel the blood draining out of her face. She'd specifically asked 2019 and 2029 not to interfere unless...
2029 nodded at her. "Yes, it's that bad," she said.
The gurney holding Daria was standing incongrously in the middle of the Tesseract's main chamber. Anya was holding on to one of the side rails, looking like she was about to faint.
Elizabeth frowned. For a smart girl, Anya seemed awfully fragile.
Murali stepped away from the gurney and stared indignantly at 2029. "Well," he said. "If it isn't Miss Deus X. Machina herself."
Elizabeth's head snapped around to look at Murali. She had never heard him use that tone before.
2029 stepped towards him. "Good to see you too, Murali," she said. A moment later she was standing only a few inches from him. She put a hand behind his neck and pulled him to her, planting a firm, familiar kiss on his lips.
Murali didn't resist, but when she broke it off, he took a step backwards. "Do you really think that's appropriate under the circumstances?" he asked.
Elizabeth staggered backwards, bumping into a console. She glanced at 2019, who was at that moment glancing at her. They were both dumbfounded.
2029 glanced at them, a slight grin of amusement on her face. "Oh," she said. "Didn't want little me to know about this, is that it? Didn't want her to know why you were protecting her so fiercely?"
There was an edge to 2029's voice that Elizabeth hadn't heard before. A bitterness. It was starting to make her uneasy.
She looked at Murali. He made a slight grunting noise in the back of his throat and looked at the floor. "I would have protected her--you--regardless," he said quietly.
"Mmmmm," 2029 said. "That's a nice answer. Too bad you didn't think about protecting me while you were in 2029."
Murali put a hand to his head. "It was wrong of me to... I knew I couldn't stay in your time. I should never have..." He turned away and closed his eyes.
Anya gripped the side rail of the gurney even tighter. She was nearly vibrating with the tension in her body. Suddenly, she exploded.
"What is this, a soap opera now?" she cried.
All eyes turned towards her.
"I mean, it's bad enough that I just found out one of my colleagues is an android, and that I found out by seeing her head get blown off. And never mind that I'm suddenly standing in some kind of time device that can see everywhere. Now I have to deal with this... this..." She gestured at Murali and 2029. "This romantic nonsense? Do we really have time for this?"
2029's eyebrows slid up a notch. "Nice to see somebody's thinking clearly," she said.
"Yes," Murali said, turning back to face the group. "Well spoken, Anya. Well spoken indeed."
Anya let go of the gurney's rail and took a deep breath.
"Thanks," she said.
Then her knees gave out, and she collapsed to the floor in a dead faint.
Elizabeth put her hand to her head. "Great," she muttered.
Murali stared at Anya's crumpled form. "You two don't happen to have another gurney in here...?"
2019 stepped forward. "No, but there's a cot in the next room. If somebody wants to help me..."
"I'll do it, " Murali said. "She'll seem like nothing after lugging Daria around."
2019 and Murali crouched down at either end of Anya, rolling her onto her back and straightening her out.
"On three," Murali said, "One... two... three!"
They stood again, hefting Anya's limp form. 2019 guided them to the doorway, and the three of them disappeared into the other room.
2029 turned to face Elizabeth. "How ya doin', kiddo?" she asked with a wry smile.
Elizabeth crossed her arms. "This is becoming way to complicated."
2029 snorted. "Oh, you're just figuring that out now, are you?"
Elizabeth sneered. "Don't do the condescenion thing. It's one of our least attractive traits."
2029 put her hands on her hips. "Geez, you'd think I might be getting just a smidgeon of gratitude here. After all, we did just come in and save the day, didn't we?"
"After I specifically asked you--"
"This is not a hobby, Elizabeth." 2029's eyes were practically glowing now. "I already told you. This is serious. You were not going to get out of that situation by yourselves."
Elizabeth slumped back against the console. "Yeah. So you say."
2019 emerged from the other room, but stopped in her tracks when the tension in the room hit her.
"It's all right," 2029 said. "She's getting it."
Elizabeth looked back and forth between her two future selves, her head practically spinning at the incongruity they represented. They were both her, and yet they were not.
"Look," she said. "I can't keep thinking of you as numbers. The numbers are driving me crazy. I need names for the two of you. I can't call you both Elizabeth, because then there'd be three of us with the same name. Too confusing."
"What do you suggest?" 2019 asked.
Elizabeth thought for a moment. "Well, I was thinking..." She turned to 2019. "...that I might call you Liz, because you're not as far into the future as she is, and Liz is only part way into my name."
2019 shrugged. "Makes sense, I guess."
Elizabeth turned to 2029. "And I could call you Beth, because you're the furthest along in the timeline, and Beth is at the end of my name."
2029 looked at 2019. "Smart kid," she said.
2019 looked back at her. "I'm okay with it if you are."
2029 looked back at Elizabeth. "Okay. Fine."
Elizabeth nodded. At least that was one confusion handled. Now if only all their other issues were so easily dealt with.
Murali stepped in from the other room, his mouth set, his eyes glassy.
Liz moved towards him. "Is she okay?"
Murali waved the notion away. "Yes, she's fine."
"Then what is it?" Beth had her armour up again. She glared hotly at Murali.
"I know what I need to do," Murali replied. "And I'll need your help to do it."
"In case you hadn't noticed," Beth said. "We're running this show."
"Oh are you, indeed?" Murali said, striding over to her and matching her glare heat for heat. "Because from where I'm standing, all it seems you're doing is confusing the situation."
"Would you rather be frozen?" Beth asked.
Murali let out a breath. "No. For that part, I'm grateful. You arrived at just the right moment. But now your younger self knows all about our personal history, and Anya's practically having a nervous breakdown. You're not handling the details well at all."
Beth continued to glare at him for a few seconds. Finally, she turned away and began to chuckle.
"Details," she muttered. "We're trying to fix the universe here, and you're worried about details?"
"Don't over-dramatize," Murali said. "These time devices are more trouble than they're worth. You of all people should know that. You've seen the havoc that Jason's caused. Technology transplanted to a time before it was invented. People knowing about their futures. It's insanity."
Beth whirled back to face him. "Yes. It is. And we're trying to fix it."
"Fine. Then help me."
"I don't even know what you want to do yet."
Elizabeth stepped quietly over to Liz. "How long do you figure they were together?" she asked.
Liz shook her head. "Quite a while, by the sounds of it."
"You didn't even give me a chance to tell you," Murali said.
"All right. Then tell me." Beth's nostrils were flaring now.
Murali looked around, suddenly realizing there were two other people in the room. He straightened his shoulders and brushed his hand down the front of the lab coat.
He cleared his throat.
"I need you to take me back to just before Elizabeth and I met."
He looked at each of them in turn.
"I have to destroy Swapna."


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I want to complain about LYCAMOBILE, they were cheap but they steal your money whatever they can. They were withdrawing money from my account without my consent. I regret had not checked my statement periodically but its because I didnt use my bank of ireland acccount that much.
When I called them, they said I had 2 bundles, both for data, one monthly and one every week wich doesn't have any sense. I top up once in their website so they withdraw money 5 times per month. I was angry because I know I didnt authorize it and the only thing the customer agent said was that he was going to cancel it straight away and I don't have to be worry anymore about withdrawals on my account.
What is my surprise that they took about 4 times money again from my account, even after I called them and they gave me their word to cancel the boundles.
I sent an email to complin anyway, and one guy replied to me after 5 days or more of "investigation" they sent me this:
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In regards to your concern, please be informed that we have successfully deactivated the latest Data plans (both weekly and monthly) active on your Lycamobile number 353899722148 and have re-credited €14.98 into your main balance. This can be observed by checking your remaining allowance by dialling *131# on your phone with Lycamobile sim card.
Also please be informed that when the weekly/monthly Data Plan was activated online in January 2014 there is a checkbox which needs to be checked. It states "Please click to disable the auto renewal, by default auto renewal will be activated". As it was not checked hence auto renewal happened on your Lycamobile number and as per terms & conditions it uses the same card details used for first time plan activation.
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Please note 2 things, one is they are saying they do not offer refunds for expire boundles....boundles that I never used and they know it and also that I never authorized!!!
second: they carelessly say that when I top up as I didn't unchecked a bottom , an automatic renewal was activate... shouldn't it be otherwise? Check if I want an autorenewal.
They are not serious. Their just rip off, They play with your money and also if you call to stop those renewals they will not do it, you have to keep complaining and calling and sending emails again and again.
I wanted to use lycamobile for cheaper calls and all what I got is time lost and about 200euros less on my account !
People do not use lycamobile look for other companies to call abroad, a more responsible company. Lycamobile is just rip off !
PD: I called bank of Ireland and they didnt do a thing, they say they will stop it but the reality was that I called them 3 times and they lycamobile were still taking money. All what they said was the it was my responsability because is the other company who is making those withdrawals.. bank of ireland is imcopetent to stop unauthorized withdrawals. I swear I was desperate. I considered to close my account with them.
At the moment of this writing I even dont know if lycamobile will this time cancel it from good.
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Geopolitics: President Obama put all the U.S.' foreign policy eggs on Latin America in a Brazilian basket, lavishing attention on the giant in a big "reset." Now that Brazil has walked out on a state visit, the U.S. has egg on its face.
It's believed to be the first time ever that a world leader has canceled a state visit to the U.S., a visit so special, so elaborate, and so intent on showing the esteem in which the U.S. holds its guest of honor that it was the only one planned for 2013.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff Tuesday told the U.S. thanks, but no thanks, for the Oct. 23 dinner, making it clear her nation is furious about revelations from National Security Agency renegade Edward Snowden, who claimed the U.S. had spied on Brazil's leaders, its communications and the state-run oil company, Petrobras.
With all due respect, Brazil's fury is probably a bit disingenuous. Did Brazil really believe the U.S. had given up its espionage operations in the age of big-government hiring and the global rise of the Internet?
What's happening here is the result of the shambles President Obama has made of U.S. diplomacy and our nation's standing in the world.
Exhibit A is the U.S. capitulation to Russian President Vladimir Putin over Syria in the last week. Its origin was a gaffe by Obama, who drew a "red line" on chemical weapons use by Syria as a pretext for taking military action. That let Putin's Russia emerge as the region's powerbroker for the first time since the 1960s, even as the White House falsely claimed victory.
Exhibit B is the British Parliament's refusal to join the U.S. in a military strike on Syria, the first such legislative rebuke to a prime minister since 1782. It showed that the U.S. could no longer get even its once closest ally to make common cause on a "pinprick" strike.
These events point to an eroded U.S. stature in the world — made worse by Snowden, whose revelations have revealed even more weakness in the world's superpower.
Snowden's act demonstrated the U.S. no longer can keep its secrets. Whatever its tech prowess, the U.S. government was so undisciplined and weak it has become a sieve for state secrets.
For Brazil, there would be little to gain from association with the U.S. in such circumstances. Matters aren't helped by the fact that Rousseff's leftist base is most incensed by the revelations, while her approval numbers remain at a low 38% after June's riots.
This was another case of Obama's maladroit diplomatic touch. Obama, insofar as he paid any attention to Latin America at all, put the bulk of his attention on Brazil. That shifted diplomatic heft to Brazil while slighting established allies, such as Colombia. Obama called Brazil his "top priority."
"It's time for the United States to treat our engagement with Brazil on economic issues as seriously as we do with nations like China and India," Obama declared when he arrived in Brazil last year. "The United States doesn't simply recognize Brazil's rise, we support it enthusiastically."
Obama sent one of America's ablest professional diplomats, Tom Shannon, to be his ambassador to Brazil, pledged at least $2 billion in trade credits toward the development of Brazil's energy — because "we want to be your best customer" — and recently wrested a $4 billion aircraft modernization deal from the French to the benefit of Boeing, a move so important he sent Vice President Joe Biden to Brasilia to seal the deal last May.
Now it may all be for naught.
The bottom line is Brazil sees little to gain from Obama's slavering attention, but a lot to lose from U.S. weakness. Both countries may have succeeded in making the U.S. weaker in the region, but at the cost of a friendship. Thanks to Obama's diplomatic ineptitude, another pillar of U.S. diplomacy is going down.


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Is everyone else experiencing a lot of GFI's going bad? Does anyone recommend a certain manufacturer of them that will last longer than the garbage they sell at the big boxes?
I run into a lot of bad ones on inspections. I haven't paid a heck of a lot of attention to the brand name unfortunately, but the ones that seem to go bad (or not function) most often are the ones with the rectangular little buttons that feel like they have sand in them when you press the reset button in. The ones with rounded buttons and operate smoothly seem to have a lot less defective units.
Wish I could be more descriptive by offering a name brand...:(
GFCI's have a zero tolerance for water. Besides the 8 pin GFCI chip there are a number of discrete components that can fail in damp locations.
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Depends on location, a regular gfi cannot be used outside.
I like Pass & Seymour, Cooper wiring devices and Levition. They cost more but seem pretty sturdy.
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It's a government scheme that awards beacon status to local bodies or local authorities that have been particularly successful in areas such as older people or youth work and that encourage others to follow by example.
Why were you awarded beacon status?
For our early intervention work with young people at risk of exclusion. We run cadet programmes, schemes in institutions, and a healthy eating and sports project.
What are the benefits of being a beacon scheme?
First, it's a real endorsement of all the work our staff have been doing, and it also helps raise awareness of how the fire service can contribute to the community and provide positive adult role models to young people who desperately need them.
Does beacon status help with funding?
There is only a small amount of funding attached to help us promote best practice, but having beacon status does add significant weight to other funding bids we're making.
Has it boosted self-esteem among staff?
Definitely, especially as we're suffering from increasing violence from young people when we go out to answer calls, and it's difficult to understand why. Now, through this work, it's becoming apparent that these young people aren't bad, but that they've just had tough breaks, and that most of the problem is a deep-set lack of self-esteem, which we can help to change.
What are the management challenges you face?
Showing that it's OK for the fire service to change. Our work in this area has been met with resistance from some staff, who say this isn't the job they signed up to, but I'm trying to show them that they signed up to save people's lives and that this is just a different way of doing it.
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Who is your management guru
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Bradley decided to run the Scoop and Score drill last Saturday during Penn State's final practice leading up to the Outback Bowl. Cornerback Tony Davis reacted the way he always does. I was laughing, he said. I was like, 'This isn't going to happen.'
Replied Bradley: Let's do it anyway.
Score one for the assistant coach.
With Tennessee poised to take the lead in the fourth quarter, Davis picked up a Tennessee fumble and sprinted 88 yards for the decisive touchdown as Penn State defeated the No. 17 Volunteers, 20-10, Monday afternoon.
Davis alertly grabbed the ball after Dan Connor and Sean Lee poked it away from Tennessee tailback Arian Foster just before Foster's knee hit the turf. After a moment of hesitation, Davis turned upfield.
I saw their quarterback. He looked at me, Davis said. He knew that the whistle hadn't blown, and I knew it hadn't either. So I just started running. I saw the sideline and it was all grass.
Davis' play completely changed the complexion of the Outback Bowl, and it may have changed the way people look back on the Nittany Lions' 2006 season.
The Volunteers were on the verge of breaking a 10-10 tie just before Davis' fumble recovery. Taking advantage of a mix-up in Penn State's secondary, Chris Brown gained 53 yards on a catch-and-run to give Tennessee first-and-10 at the Lions' 14. With the both defenses shining and the soggy field conditions deteriorating, a score — any score — looked potentially decisive.
But when Davis picked up Foster's second fumble of the afternoon, the momentum shifted 180 degrees in a matter of seconds. Capitalizing on Tony Hunt's strong running, the Lions drove to the Tennessee 1-yard line on their next possession to set up a 22-yard Kevin Kelly field goal. With Penn State ahead by two scores, the game was all but over.
Penn State's victory capped a 9-4 season. It was the team's first win over a nationally ranked opponent this season. As such, it will likely boost players' self-esteem in the off-season. Said Davis, We definitely needed this. This was big-time. It was huge for us.
In dropping Tennessee to 9-4, the Lions got fine performances from Hunt and Anthony Morelli.
Hunt rushed for 158 yards on 31 carries, carrying the Lions as they gradually wore down Tennessee's defense. Playing his final college game, the senior tailback won most valuable player honors as well as plaudits from Joe Paterno.
Hunt had a heck of a game, said the coach. He made a lot of tough yards against a good football team.
Morelli had a strong game as well. After a difficult month in which he came under fire for criticizing his former high school coach, the junior quarterback put the controversy behind him by completing 14 of 25 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown.
I'm definitely relieved, Morelli said. We went out and proved everybody wrong as far as the offense goes, I think. People were [thinking], 'The offense can't move the ball.' I thought we moved the ball well today against a ranked team that is very talented and fast. We got it done.
Paterno was as impressed with Morelli as anyone.
I thought he grew up today in a lot of ways, he said. He's had a tough road, and I think today he really showed people what kind of quarterback he is. And he's going to get better.
Paterno watched the game from the press box, as he did the team's season finale against Michigan State. He said he thought about going down onto the field, but was worried about how well he would be able to get around on his surgically repaired left leg.
He didn't enjoy the view.
I have to yell once in a while so people think I'm earning my money, he said. I don't like it up there. It's not much fun.
Both teams struggled on offense early in the game. Tennessee moved the ball in fits and starts but couldn't establish much momentum. A first-quarter drive set the tone: After reaching the Penn State 27, the Vols couldn't convert a third-and-2 and had to settle for a 44-yard field goal to open the scoring.
Things got worse for Tennessee in the second quarter when Foster bobbled the handoff on a reverse and Penn State defensive tackle Jim Shaw flopped on top of the loose ball at the Vols' 24-yard line.
But the Lions weren't faring much better on offense and couldn't take full advantage. They managed one first down — on a 10-yard catch by Derrick Williams — then watched their drive stall at the 14. They settled for a 32-yard field goal by Kevin Kelly that tied the score, 3-3.
Penn State looked more impressive later in the second quarter. Starting on their own 8, the Lions began to open some holes up front and Hunt took advantage, romping 41 yards on five carries as Penn State moved to the Tennessee 34. On second-and-6, Deon Butler got past cornerback Antwan Stewart and made an over-the-shoulder catch at the 2. Two plays later, Morelli found tight end Andrew Quarless in the back of the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown and a 10-3 lead. The 92-yard drive was the Lions' longest of the season.
But Tennessee struck back just before halftime. Taking advantage of Penn State's three-man rush, the Vols converted a third-and-23 as Erik Ainge threw to Brad Cottam for a 25-yard gain and an unlikely first down. Two plays later, LaMarcus Coker slipped out of Lee's grasp at the line of scrimmage and raced 42 yards to the end zone, tying the score, 10-10, with 1:15 left in the half. It was the longest scoring play against Penn State this season.
Both offenses bogged down in the second half, producing only three points between them. It was a day for the defenses, and the Lions were a little bit better in that department. Led by Connor and safety Anthony Scirrotto — who had an interception and a spectacular pass break-up — Penn State clamped down, holding the Volunteers 19 points under their season average.
After the game, Morelli, Hunt and senior linebacker Paul Posluszny trotted along the edge of the grandstand, exchanging high-fives with fan after fan. They headed into the tunnel to the cheering of thousands of Nittany Lion supporters.
This was definitely the right step, the step we needed, Morelli said. We have momentum going into next season now after beating a ranked team, a very good SEC team. We just have to go into winter workouts, work hard and keep things rolling.