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Mumbai, May 22: A designated TADA court today handed down life sentence to dismissed police sub inspector V K Patil, convicted for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts.
Six others were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment between six and seven years for their involvement in the blasts.
Designated TADA judge P D Kode, while pronouncing the quantum of sentence for Patil, said the latter had misused his position and allowed the smuggling of arms and ammunition in the coastal district of Raigad in Maharashtra. These explosives were later used to carry out blasts at various places across Mumbai, the judge said.
The TADA court also slapped a fine of Rs one lakh on Patil, failing which the convict will have to undergo an additional three-year rigorous imprisonment.
The court had earlier held Patil guilty under section 120 (B) of the Indian Penal Code, for criminal conspiracy, and also under Section 3(3) of TADA for facilitating the smuggling of deadly explosives that were used to cause the blasts.
Six others -- Gul Mohammed, Mohammed Hanif, Mohammed Rafique, Mohammed Sayyed, Shaikh Ibrahim, and Mohammed Usman Khan -- were awarded between six to seven years of rigorous imprisonment although the prosecution had sought the death penalty for them.
These six had received training in handling of arms and ammunition in Pakistan, where they had gone via Dubai. The court held that though they had received the training, they had not used that knowledge during the Mumbai blasts.
While sentencing Mohammed Rafique to seven-year rigorous imprisonment, the court observed he was deeply involved in the conspiracy and had attended meetings in Dubai and Pakistan to plan the blasts. However, all the six had been on bail for the past five to five-and-a-half years and had not indulged in any anti-social activity during the period.
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:49 pm
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Lot of talk about OLB. Don't we still have Parys locked up for a few more years?
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:01 pm
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Lot of talk about OLB. Don't we still have Parys locked up for a few more years?
Parys is only signed through 2013 and with a base salary of around 2.5 million. Really is time to move on and get more quality depth at rush LB. Perhaps someone in the late 2nd to 4th rd range.
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:59 pm
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oldman9er wrote:
big9erfan wrote:
Lot of talk about OLB. Don't we still have Parys locked up for a few more years?
Parys is only signed through 2013 and with a base salary of around 2.5 million. Really is time to move on and get more quality depth at rush LB. Perhaps someone in the late 2nd to 4th rd range.
I agree with this...seeing as Brooks/Smith rarely leave the field as it is, the back-up OLB would only be for emergency situations anyway, really, whereas all of our TEs routinely see the field. I'm hoping for either TE or DE (which I know is counter to what I just said about OLBs, but we'll need a starting DE sooner than we'll need a starting OLB).
Really, I'll be okay with whatever, as HarBaalke haven't really given me a reason to doubt them yet, just more prefer to have the TE/DE than OLB. Maybe even a new CB first.
And of course, this all assumes Goldson is locked up.
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:12 pm
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i dont know oldman i wouldnt mind a olb in the later rounds remember we still have Darius Flemming who im still intrigued with and cam johnson what we do need though is some ILB depht and a mid round DE and NT prospect would be great tomsula has done wonders with low draft and udfa's so i want to see what he can do with some better talent J. Smith isnt getting any younger.
If we cant sign goldson for a reasonable price then we will probably have to draft a safety in the first couple rounds maybe Vacarro or tj mc donald would be good pick ups we can maybe signt goldson and let go of Carlos Rodgers and draft the honey badger and will probably be ok i see this kid excelling in nickel packages.
maybe a mid round wr ( cant have to many of these more of a big body redzone threat). OT depth and a future center if hes not in the team already im talking to you kilgore. and we can trade most of the picks for future picks kind of like the pats do every year.
wouldnt mind if we went for a raw qb rookie assuming that alex gets to walk this year we can pick one up like Logan thomes from vt if he declares similar prospect to Kaep
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:31 pm
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Hey there,
... still around? What ya think?
Via trade with the NYG..
With the
#119 overall pick
in the 2013 NFL Draft...
San Francisco 49ers
C.J. Fiedorowicz shocks many as he declares a year early, and the Niners are all too happy to trade up and select him while they can. C.J. is the best blocking TE in this draft class, and has unusual athleticism for a man of his size. He will be well utilized in our run heavy scheme. He has the size, speed, and hands to be a receiving threat on top of that. C.J. is a threat for jump-balls, and is also good at finding the soft spots in coverage. He will frequently be on the field with Vernon Davis, and help cause problems for opposing defenses.
Still around, but I've been doing a lot more reading than posting lately. I really like Fiedorowicz. It is weird being a Hawkeye fan right now with how poorly they played this year. It is extra strange that they have a player as good as CJ and they underutilize him so greatly. (No wonder they are playing like crap.) Your analysis is perfect. CJ is a ridiculously good blocker (Iowa often kept him in to block on passing downs...frustrating) and has also shown the ability to be a game changer when catching the ball (which wasn't often thanks to OC Greg Davis.)
I wouldn't be too surprised if CJ decided to leave early. His stock is probably as high as it will ever be, as Iowa's next QB has never seen game action and they will likely be bringing in a new OC.
I just hope that you've been watching highlights of him and you weren't forced to sit down and actually watch Iowa play this year
And on the eighth day, God created Iowa.
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:36 pm
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Here is
It's A Sabotage
's preseason scouting report for Fiedorowicz:
C.J. Fiedorowicz enters the year as a 67 265 pound premier Tight End for the University of Iowa. He was the rare exception of a true Freshman playing in all 13 games and playing a pivotal role in the Iowa pro-style offense. Used primarily as a run blocker in 2010, he did play in all 13 games, accumulating no stats. In 2011, C.J. played in all 13 games with 5 starts. He had 16 catches for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns, using his talents primarily as a run and pass blocker, while flashing skills of a Red Zone threat. C.J. is the clear favorite to begin the season as the primary Tight End (read: starter) with the release of A.J. Derby from the team.
Size and Speed: C.J. comes into the season at 67 and a built 265 pounds. He has a thick build with a solid core and thick/strong legs. C.J. will come in having one of (if not the best) size/speed ratios in the draft, with his projected 40 in the 4.64-4.67 range.
Release: One area that C.J. has shown to struggle in is his release off the line going into the route tree. He is inconsistent in his approach and has struggled to beat the press or jam (however, has shown he can out run and find the soft spot in the zone). This needs to be addressed in the offseason and during practice.
Route Running: C.J. has shown in limited reps and live games that he can run the full pro-style route tree. C.J. has also displayed a knack as a red zone threat (where he can use his height/weight and is able to go up and over defenders) as well as big goal line packages. C.J. needs to show he can be a more pivotal role in the Iowa offense now that Derby and Marvin McNutt are no longer on the team.
Hands: C.J. has better than average hands, but does have the occasional mental lapse. He can high point the ball and go up and over defenders. He has great technique going hands first and not body or arm catching. While in line blocking, C.J. has good hand placement to where he can get up and under and move the defender off of the line.
Body Control and Traffic Ability: C.J. has shown an above average ability to control himself both in the air (Receiving) and on the line (Blocking). He has great natural balance. C.J. can move both in space (second/third levels in pass catching situations vs. in line blocking). He has shown he is unafraid to go over the middle to challenge the linebacker and safety.
YAC: C.J. has struggled with consistency in his ability to break away from defenders. His release will dictate whether he is able to get the initial and latter separation from the defender. But C.J. has shown he can use his size and speed to make a move and dip the defender off of him. However, once C.J. gets a step, he has the speed to break away and stay away.
Blocking: One of C.J.s strong suits is his blocking ability. He can stone and stand the defender at the line of scrimmage. He has great footwork and is a natural bender, both in the knees and hips. He shows great hand placement and can garner good leverage on the defender. Having C.J. on the line has proven the same as placing another Tackle on the line, both in passing and running plays, and creates a natural strong side wherever he lines up.
Overall: C.J., while doubtful to enter the draft this year (underclassmen rarely leave early from Iowa), has played himself into the top-50 overall in this class due to his natural talent in the run and pass block game, along with talent and production growth, the last two seasons. He is in a similar situation to Chris Gragg, where he needs to step up to a heavy and reliable role in an offense that featured key departures. He needs to show he can be a factor in an offense that already caters to the Tight End play. C.J. is in the same mold as the past great NFL Drafted Tight Ends from the University of Iowa, but will project better due to not suffering similar injuries and setbacks (Clark and Moeaki).
And on the eighth day, God created Iowa.
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:12 am
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struby3 wrote:
oldman9er wrote:
Hey there,
... still around? What ya think?
Via trade with the NYG..
With the
#119 overall pick
in the 2013 NFL Draft...
San Francisco 49ers
C.J. Fiedorowicz shocks many as he declares a year early, and the Niners are all too happy to trade up and select him while they can. C.J. is the best blocking TE in this draft class, and has unusual athleticism for a man of his size. He will be well utilized in our run heavy scheme. He has the size, speed, and hands to be a receiving threat on top of that. C.J. is a threat for jump-balls, and is also good at finding the soft spots in coverage. He will frequently be on the field with Vernon Davis, and help cause problems for opposing defenses.
Still around, but I've been doing a lot more reading than posting lately. I really like Fiedorowicz. It is weird being a Hawkeye fan right now with how poorly they played this year. It is extra strange that they have a player as good as CJ and they underutilize him so greatly. (No wonder they are playing like crap.) Your analysis is perfect. CJ is a ridiculously good blocker (Iowa often kept him in to block on passing downs...frustrating) and has also shown the ability to be a game changer when catching the ball (which wasn't often thanks to OC Greg Davis.)
I wouldn't be too surprised if CJ decided to leave early. His stock is probably as high as it will ever be, as Iowa's next QB has never seen game action and they will likely be bringing in a new OC.
I just hope that you've been watching highlights of him and you weren't forced to sit down and actually watch Iowa play this year
CJ kinda rinds me of Heath Miller from the steelers. Probably a tad faster though.
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:42 am
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Many here will probably know that I've not been the biggest of Parys fans. But with Brooks and Smith, and Haralson as backup I think we're more solid at that position than many other positions Wouldn't mind if we took one with a low round pick and hoped to hit a homerun, or even just find a solid replacement for Parys after 2013. But I see bigger needs for our top picks.
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:21 am
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This draft HarBaalke will probably draft a bunch of dudes no one ever expected. But I sure hope they draft DL
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:49 am
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I don't think we'll need any impact starters, so this will be a depth heavy draft.
I think we could spend a pick on every level of defense, DE and NT, ILB and OLB, CB and S. On offense, depth at TE and OL. A developmental QB too if we let Alex go.
AFAIK, only important UFA's are Goldson, RJF, and Sopoaga. I think we'll re-sign Goldson and RJF, let Sopoago go.
And i believe we currently have 11 picks- our own 7, Panthers 3rd, Colts 5th, Dolphins 6th, and Bengals 7th. Plus Maiocco speculated we could get 3 extra comp picks- maybe as high as a 3rd, because of the contract/playing time Adam Snyder is getting.
All in all, with so many picks, and a GM thats active in trading down (Culliver, Bowman) and trading up (Kaepernick, Anthony Davis) it should be a fun draft! What i really want the most out of this draft is a guy who can take over for Justin Smith when he eventually leaves. As good as JJ Watt is too much to ask for, but i'd love to get a guy like Muhammed Wilkerson (a beast in his own right, just not playing at a HOF level like Watt).
Don't expect a lot of day 1 impact either way, unless we let Goldson go. Then we'll need a starting FS. Other than that, its all about shoring up that depth and having guys who can replace other starters when they're contracts are up in a year or 2. Go 9ers!
Edit- actually, i would also be in favor of drafting/singing a priority UDFA at Kicker. We need competition for Akers at least. I'm jealous of these new rookie kickers like Justin Tucker, Greg Zuerlein, and Blair Walsh.
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CJ is definitely intriguing...wouldn't mind drafting him if Ertz is gone before we look for a TE. Definitely a larger number of promising prospects at TE this year than last.
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31 FB Taimi Tutogi
4 WR Dan Buckner
25 RB Stefphon Jefferson
44 TE Zach Sudfeld
78 OT Jeff Nady
75 OG Chris Barker
51 LB Albert Rosette
2 CB Kahlid Wooten
5 S Duke Williams
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Saturday, December 15 4:30ET
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29 S Jermaine Robinson
Utah State
25 RB Kerwynn Williams
10 WR Chuck Jacobs
55 LB Bojay Filimoeatu
17 CB Will Davis
San Diego Poinsettia Bowl - Thursday, December 20 8:00ET
San Diego State
88 TE Gavin Escobar
2 CB Leon McFadden
2 WR Cody Hoffman
75 OT Braden Brown
76 OG Braden Hansen
47 DE Ezekiel Ansah
3 LB Kyle Van Noy
4 LB Uona Kaveinga
44 LB Brandon Ogletree
Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl - Friday, December 21 7:30ET
Ball State
77 OT Austin Holtz
11 LB Jonathan Newsome
6 CB Jason Pinkston
18 P Scott Kovanda
28 RB Latavius Murray
68 OG Theo Goins
95 DT E.J. Dunston
46 LB Ray Shipman
21 CB A.J. Bouye
18 S Kemal Ishmael
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl - Saturday, December 22 12:00ET
East Carolina
UL Lafayette
4 WR Javone Lawson
72 OT Leonardo Bates
22 CB Melvin White
40 K Brett Baer
Maaco Las Vegas Bowl - Saturday, December 22 3:30ET
73 C Drew Schaefer
98 NT Semisi Tokolahi
22 LB Josh Shirley
6 CB Desmond Trufant
1 S Sean Parker
Boise State
7 RB D.J. Harper
43 DT Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe
5 CB Jamar Taylor
4 CB Jerrell Gavins
Sheraton Hawaii Bowl - Monday, December 24 8:00ET
Fresno State
4 QB Derek Carr
8 RB Robbie Rouse
9 LB Travis Brown
13 S Derron Smith
16 S Phillip Thomas
48 FB Zach Line
92 DE Margus Hunt
56 LB Ja'Gared Davis
Little Caesars Bowl - Wednesday, December 26 7:30ET
Central Michigan
8 QB Ryan Radcliff
79 OT Eric Fisher
2 CB Lorenzo White
4 S Jahleel Addae
Western Kentucky
82 TE Jack Doyle
76 Adam Smith
4 LB Andrew Jackson
Military Bowl - Thursday, December 27 3:30ET
San Jose State
10 QB David Fales
2 RB De'Leon Eskridge
82 TE Ryan Otten
76 OT David Quessenberry
43 DE Travis Johnson
21 CB Bene Bewikere
Bowling Green
91 DT Chris Jones
5 LB Dwayne Woods
Belk Bowl - Thursday, December 27 6:30ET
32 RB George Winn
7 WR Kenbrell Thompkins
18 TE Travis Kelce
99 DE Dan Giordano
51 LB Greg Blair
9 CB Dominique Battle
26 S Drew Frey
19 QB Sean Renfree
2 WR Conner Vernon
6 CB Ross Cockrell
Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl - Thursday, December 27 9:45ET
11 QB Nick Florence
25 RB Lache Seastrunk
2 WR Terrance Williams
7 WR Darryl Stonum
68 OG Cyril Richardson
78 C Ivory Wade
44 LB Bryce Hager
23 RB Johnathan Franklin
8 TE Joseph Fauria
60 OG Jeff Baca
56 DE Datone Jones
11 LB Anthony Barr
6 LB Eric Kendricks
21 CB Aaron Hester
22 CB Sheldon Price
7 S Tevin McDonald
AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl - Friday, December 28 2:00ET
77 OG Eric Herman
65 C Skyler Allen
93 DT Neal Huynh
13 S Gerald Moore
49 K Matt Weller
UL Monroe
Russell Athletic Bowl - Friday, December 28 5:30ET
23 RB Jawan Jamison
81 WR Mark Harrison
17 WR Brandon Coleman
10 TE D.C. Jefferson
76 OT R.J. Dill
94 DT Scott Vallone
20 LB Khaseem Greene
42 LB Steve Beauharnais
11 CB Logan Ryan
32 S Duron Harmon
Virginia Tech
3 QB Logan Thomas
83 WR Corey Fuller
7 WR Marcus Davis
54 OT Nick Becton
99 DE James Gayle
51 LB Bruce Taylor
17 CB Kyle Fuller
Meineke Car Care Bowl - Friday, December 28 9:00ET
5 ATH MarQuies Gray
95 DE D.L. Wilhite
99 DT Ra'Shede Hageman
Texas Tech
86 WR Alex Torres
14 WR Darrin Moore
65 OT LaAdrian Waddle
16 S Cody Davis
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl - Saturday, December 29 11:45(am)ET
2 WR Sam McGuffie
88 TE Vance McDonald
Air Force
New Era Pinstripe Bowl - Saturday, December 29 3:15ET
West Virginia
12 QB Geno Smith
1 WR Tavon Austin
3 WR Stedman Bailey
77 OG Josh Jenkins
74 C Joe Madsen
40 K Tyler Bitancurt
12 QB Ryan Nassib
15 WR Alec Lemon
67 OT Justin Pugh
91 DE Brandon Sharpe
21 S Shamarko Thomas
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl - Saturday, December 29 4:00ET
Arizona State
6 RB Cameron Marshall
32 WR Jamal Miles
90 DE Will Sutton
8 LB Brandon Magee
24 CB Osahon Irabor
10 S Keelan Johnson
Valero Alamo Bowl - Saturday, December 29 6:45ET
84 WR Marquise Goodwin
1 WR Mike Davis
80 DE Alex Okafor
44 DE Jackson Jeffcoat
23 CB Carrington Byndom
4 S Kenny Vaccaro
Oregon State
2 WR Markus Wheaton
95 DE Scott Crichton
49 DT Andrew Seumalo
14 CB Jordan Poyer
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl - Saturday, December 29 10:15ET
29 RB Matthew Tucker
82 WR Josh Boyce
66 OG Blaize Foltz
90 DE Stansly Maponga
51 LB Kenny Cain
2 CB Jason Verrett
Michigan State
24 RB LeVeon Bell
80 TE Dion Sims
62 OG Chris McDonald
2 DE William Gholston
98 DT Anthony Rashad White
28 LB Denicos Allen
40 LB Max Bullough
5 CB Johnny Adams
32 CB Mitchell White
9 S Isaiah Lewis
4 K Dan Conroy
Music City Bowl - Monday, December 31 12:00ET
NC State
8 QB Mike Glennon
82 TE Asa Watson
55 DE Brian Slay
1 CB David Amerson
30 S Brendan Bishop
27 S Earl Wolff
11 QB Jordan Rodgers
2 RB Zac Stacy
87 WR Jordan Matthews
84 DT Rob Lohr
15 LB Archibald Barnes
8 CB Trey Wilson
Hyundai Sun Bowl - Monday, December 31 2:00ET
7 QB Matt Barkley
22 RB Curtis McNeal
25 RB Silas Redd
2 WR Robert Woods
78 C Khaled Holmes
91 DE Morgan Breslin
96 DE Wes Horton
18 LB Dion Bailey
10 LB Hayes Pullard
21 CB Nickell Robey
7 S T.J. McDonald
29 S Jawanza Starling
Georgia Tech
17 RB Orwin Smith
77 OG Omoregie Uzzi
94 DE Izaan Cross
90 NT T.J. Barnes
45 LB Jeremiah Attoochu
6 CB Rod Sweeting
AutoZone Liberty Bowl - Monday, December 31 3:30ET
Iowa State
2 QB Steele Jantz
86 TE Kurt Hammerschmidt
47 LB A.J. Klein
73 OG Brian DeShane
53 C Trent Dupy
93 DE Cory Dorris
2 LB DeAundre Brown
26 S Dexter McCoil
Chick-fil-A Bowl - Monday, December 31 7:30ET
8 QB Zach Mettenberger
11 RB Spencer Ware
10 WR Russell Shepard
68 OG Josh Dworaczyk
64 C P.J. Lonergan
99 DE Sam Montgomery
49 DE Barkevious Mingo
89 DE Lavar Edwards
77 DT Josh Downs
18 DT Bennie Logan
46 LB Kevin Minter
57 LB Lamin Barrow
24 CB Tharold Simon
1 S Eric Reid
6 S Craig Loston
10 QB Tajh Boyd
23 RB Andre Ellington
6 WR DeAndre Hopkins
80 TE Brandon Ford
63 OG Brandon Thomas
55 C Dalton Freeman
97 DE Malliciah Goodman
46 LB Jonathan Willard
31 S Rashard Hall
5 S Jonathan Meeks
Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl - Tuesday, January 1 12:00ET
Mississippi State
17 QB Tyler Russell
27 RB LaDarius Perkins
32 FB Marcus Green
1 WR Chad Bumphis
61 OG Gabe Jackson
97 DT Josh Boyd
10 LB Cameron Lawrence
13 CB Johnthan Banks
5 S Nickoe Whitley
70 OT Patrick Ward
72 OG Brian Mulroe
88 DE Quentin Williams
33 LB David Nwabuisi
24 S Ibraheim Campbell
Heart of Dallas Bowl - Tuesday, January 1 12:00ET
19 QB Caleb TerBush
93 DT Kawann Short
58 LB Robert Maci
28 CB Josh Johnson
Oklahoma State
1 RB Joseph Randle
87 WR Tracy Moore
68 OG Lane Taylor
89 DE Nigel Nicholas
19 CB Brodrick Brown
4 CB Justin Gilbert
13 P Quinn Sharp
Capital One Bowl - Tuesday, January 1 1:00ET
11 QB Aaron Murray
12 WR Tavarres King
6 NT John Jenkins
99 NT Kwame Geathers
83 DE Cornelius Washington
29 LB Jarvis Jones
45 LB Christian Robinson
35 LB Michael Gilliard
9 LB Alec Ogletree
1 CB Branden Smith
19 CB Sanders Commings
18 S Bacarri Rambo
36 S Shawn Williams
22 RB Rex Burkhead
81 TE Ben Cotton
71 OT Jeremiah Sirles
61 OG Spencer Long
34 DE Cameron Meredith
46 DE Eric Martin
DT Baker Steinkuhler
42 LB Sean Fisher
51 LB Will Compton
3 S Daimion Stafford
96 K Brett Maher
Outback Bowl - Tuesday, January 1 1:00ET
South Carolina
31 RB Kenny Miles
1 WR Ace Sanders
87 TE Justice Cunningham
55 C T.J. Johnson
98 DE Devin Taylor
70 DT Byron Jerideau
21 LB DeVonte Holloman
54 LB Shaq Wilson
36 S D.J. Swearinger
16 ATH Denard Robinson
21 WR Roy Roundtree
77 OT Taylor Lewan
65 OG Patrick Omameh
88 DE Craig Roh
73 DT William Campbell
25 LB Kenny Demens
8 CB J.T. Floyd
11 S Jordan Kovacs
Rose Bowl Game - Tuesday, January 1 5:00ET
28 RB Montee Ball
48 TE Jacob Pedersen
58 OT Rick Wagner
76 OG Travis Frederick
53 LB Mike Taylor
44 LB Chris Borland
10 CB Devin Smith
14 CB Marcus Cromartie
33 RB Stepfan Taylor
4 WR Drew Terrell
86 TE Zach Ertz
11 TE Levine Toilolo
49 DE Ben Gardner
99 DT Terrence Stephens
44 LB Chase Thomas
93 LB Trent Murphy
11 LB Shayne Skov
17 LB A.J. Tarpley
29 S Ed Reynolds
Discover Orange Bowl - Tuesday, January 1 8:30ET
Northern Illinois
6 QB Jordan Lynch
95 DE Sean Progar
Florida State
3 QB E.J. Manuel
24 FB Lonnie Pryor
84 WR Rodney Smith
95 DE Bjoern Werner
93 DT Everett Dawkins
92 DT Anthony McCloud
10 LB Nick Moody
7 LB Christian Jones
11 LB Vince Williams
27 CB Xavier Rhodes
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3 WR Chris Harper
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12 S Ty Zimmerman
24 RB Kenjon Barner
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25 WR Ryan Swope
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94 DE Damontre Moore
99 DT Spencer Nealy
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15 WR Devin Street
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5 LB Roosevelt Nix
30 LB Luke Batton
Arkansas State
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3 WR Josh Jarboe
97 DT Amos Draper
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42 RB Eddie Lacy
83 WR Kevin Norwood
89 TE Michael Williams
76 OT D.J. Fluker
65 OG Chance Warmack
75 OG Barrett Jones
90 DE Quinton Dial
92 DE Damion Square
54 NT Jessie Williams
32 LB C.J. Mosley
35 LB Nico Johnson
28 CB Dee Milliner
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20 RB Cierre Wood
80 TE Tyler Eifert
70 OT Zack Martin
52 C Braxston Cave
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Thanks for the work on that.
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I made that into an xls file, that I can access from my internet-less phone at all time. So if I'M hanging out somewhere and watching bowl games, I can always know what to look for. I think it's the third year in a row that I rely solely on this. Thanks oldman.
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I go to SMU so I can give you guys a scouting report on those players. Somebody not mentioned on the prospect list is Taylor Reed who plays ILB for SMU right next to Ja'Gared Davis. Really solid player who is big and knows how to make plays. I will be interested to see how he does in the speed/agility drills and coverage drills as I think that will determine if he will be drafted or not
I also played with Zach Ertz in high school. Great stand up guy and a hell of a football player. When he left high school he was very raw and has worked extremely hard to become a polished all around TE. I really hope we get him
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Faith's Checkbook
by Charles Spurgeon
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In this well-known daily devotional, Charles Spurgeon provides the wealth of God's promises into the Christian's personal account of faith. In his characteristic pastoral manner, Spurgeon warmly exhorts the reader to see every promise that God has made to His children as a check that He has written, which is to be received and cashed by personally endorsing the gift it signifies. The believer will be led day by day through God's guarantees and pledges to His people supplying comfort, wisdom and understanding from His word.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was born in Essex, England, and became a Baptist minister. In fact, he was probably Britain's best-known preacher of the nineteenth century, serving with the New Park Street Baptist Chapel in Southwark, London, which he built into the Metropolitan Tabernacle. In addition to his public speaking, Spurgeon was involved in several charitable organizations, including an orphanage in Stockwell, and had an extensive influence through his writings.
Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith, a copy of which was given to me by a friend, is a set of 365 daily readings, each with a passage of Scripture containing some promise of God and a devotional application of that passage and its promise. In fact, the original subtitle was "Being Precious Promises Arranged for Daily Use." There might be some of the readings where certain people would disagree a bit with Spurgeon's theology, especially a few which sound overly Calvinistic and one that appears to be Premillennial. However, for the most part, they are quite scriptural and could serve adequately as a good year's worth of devotional readings. There is an index of the Scripture texts in the back. Another similar Spurgeon devotional book, Morning and Evening, is also published by Christian Focus.
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David Pontarini of Hariri Pontarini Architects pointed out that because the planning regime is so dysfunctional, fully half his firm's projects end up at the Ontario Municipal Board, the quasi-judicial tribunal that has final say on development in the province. He would prefer a design review process, like that of Vancouver.
But as Roland Rom Colthoff of Raw Design pointed out: 'The approval process is democratic.' As he also noted, however, democracy isn't particularly effective; it's just better than any other system."


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Werner Muller 'The Strip Goes On' (Decca)
'Spy Who Loved Me' soundtrack
John Brown Junior's Go-Go Music 'The Happening' (Marble Arch)
not seen this before - a couple of nice tracks on here.
Pace 'The Trial' (Grapevine)
Christian rock fluff with a slightly funky feel
2nd Chapter of Acts 'With Footnotes' (Myrrh)
shocking album with a semi-decent drum break
'Up the Down Staircase' soundtrack (UA)
fuzz! bongos! fuzz AND bongos!
'Discotheque Volume 2' (Boulevard)
Four of the tracks (the best ones) are from the Underground Set LP on Pantonic, but where are the rest from?
'Come Aboard! QE2' (Sceptre)
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TaKaDu Saves Water with Data Crunching
Water scarcity is one of the biggest problems on the planet. There isn't enough clean drinking water to go around, yet an estimated 25 percent to 30 percent of treated water is lost through leaks in aging distribution networks. Such losses cost water utilities an estimated $14 billion annually, according to the World Bank.
In developing countries alone, the volume of water lost would serve the daily needs of nearly 200 million people, the report says. Some of the worst waste occurs in developed countries. Losses can run as high as 50 percent in cities where it is prohibitively expensive to dig up the streets to replace ancient pipes.
Enter TaKaDu, an Israeli startup. TaKaDu's smart data analysis software can be used to detect leaks, breaks, and equipment failures in water systems, enabling utilities to respond more rapidly to problems and efficiently minimizing water loss. It is among 31 companies named Sept. 1 by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum as Tech Pioneers offering new technologies or business models that could have a positive impact on peoples' lives.
Potential "Game Changer?"
TaKaDu's solution allows utility personnel to monitor operations via a Web interface that provides real-time alerts, reports, and network views and to receive notifications by instant message or e-mail.
Customers include Britain's largest water group, Thames Water; Jerusalem water utility HaGihon; Evides Waterbedrijf, the No. 2 water utility in the Netherlands; and several utilities in the Asia-Pacific region. TaKaDu charges a monthly fee for its service, which is marketed through partners and resellers, such as IBM (IBM) and Schneider Electric (SBGSY). No up-front capital outlay is required from the utilities.
"Clearly the water industry needs a game changer," says TakaDu Chief Executive Amir Peleg, a serial entrepreneur who sold his previous startup, online behavioral targeting and advertising firm YaData, to Microsoft (MSFT). "There is a huge opportunity, both in financial terms and global impact."
Until now, utilities such as Evides have monitored their operations by using computer simulations based on hydraulic models. "It is too difficult to pinpoint leaks using hydraulics," says Robbert Wever, head of water production at Evides.
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What's more, utilities have had no easy way to analyze massive amounts of data. "We have 60,000 parameters online every 10 minutes, and we have no way of using that to figure out what is going on," says Wever. "With the TaKaDu software, every 10 minutes we get a warning saying, 'You have got a problem here.' What they are doing is turning the data into information we can use."
TaKaDu's system can pinpoint leaks by using sophisticated algorithms developed with the help of a team recruited from Talpiot, the Israeli military's elite science and technology training program. "It is more cost-effective to locate problems rapidly and fix problems as they occur," says Michael LoCascio, a senior analyst in New York with tech consultancy Lux Research.
Pascal Bonnefoi, water segment director at Schneider Electric, says the partnership with TaKaDu is helping Schneider compete with traditional IT companies, such as Microsoft, in offering complete enterprise-management systems to utilities.
Big players such as Cisco (CSCO), IBM, and Microsoft are increasingly moving into the infrastructure business. But given the magnitude of the water industry's problem and the increasing amount of investment in environmentally friendly technology, Peleg figures he is in the right place. "This is exactly what a good entrepreneur needs: a problem, capital, and a greenfield to operate in," he says.


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Vitality and tranquility - Pulsating metropolitan area of the Netherlands with old cities, modern architecture and idyllic canals.
The four largest cities of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Den Haag, Utrecht and Rotterdam are all located in the so called Randstad, the metropolitan area in the west of the Netherlands. More than a third of the country's population (16 mio.) lives in this area. Even though Randstad takes up only ten percent of the total area, it's the hub of operations: the government, the queen and most big companies reside in Randstad. There are several radio and TV stations in the renowned media center of Hilversum. Furthermore, Randstad has the most museums, theaters, and cultural institutions. The urban metropolitan areas of Randstad are situated around the so called 'groene hart' (green heart). This large area with lakes, rivers, canals, and grazing cows is a significant contrast to the densely populated cities. Stressed townspeople come here on the weekends to relax.


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January 21, 1999
Eyes on the Press
It's a Hit
Issue Date: November 1998
Cover Headline: "Market Madness: What Should You Do?"
After finding plenty to complain about with the other magazines, Money leaves me almost speechless. The magazine's main collection of articles offered many practical tips: why it might make sense to refinance a mortgage; why these were good times for dollar-cost averaging; and how to save on your taxes by selling your losers. An instructive graphic charted the Dow through the 1990s, offering the useful perspective that even if the Dow dropped 30% from its high, it would still be well ahead of where it was at the beginning of 1997.
In short, Money's coverage matched its stated view: "We're not going to abandon our basic principles -- that stocks are the best long-term investment, that buying and holding good companies is far wiser [eh, Foolish] than frantically shuffling in and out of the market." In other words, don't panic.
Money repeatedly aimed to reinforce the idea that investors should always evaluate their financial goals and the level of risk they're prepared to handle. If the market's drop led investors to undertake that evaluation, great. The magazine was there to provide some sensible guidance about what types of actions might be prudent and why. "You can't prevent the market from crashing," wrote Jason Zweig, "but you can control what you do about it."
Sure, Money misused the "D" word -- deflation. It also recommended some mutual funds that had badly underperformed the S&P 500 index. Both here and in its October coverage, Money made fairly superficial references to valuations that I doubt its writers could defend. But when they turned to an actual equity strategist for the November issue, they picked one who knew what he was saying. "Much of the correction has been quite emotional in nature, and relative to interest rates and inflation, stocks are cheaper now than after the crash in 1987," said Stuart Freeman of A.G. Edwards.
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Have any of you used Sherwin Williams' All Surface Enamel Latex Primer? I am interested in hearing the opinions of those of you who have a lot of experience with water-based primers.
I am using it on bare poplar for baseboards and crown molding.
I ran across a brief mention of this product as being a good undercoat for glossy latex enamel paint so I picked up a can at SW. The people at SW acted a little surprised that I asked for it and had to get it from the back of the store. It wasn't dislayed in the front of the store.
I really like this primer. Goes on easily, dries quickly, sands well and covers nicely. Just wondered why it seems to be a big secret and I never hear the professionals talk about using it.
You picked an excellent product although time will tell if it is the best choice for raw wood that was not sealed. If you feel up to an extra step you could mix equal parts processed---not raw---lindseed oil and mineral spirits and apply it as a sealer for what you have left. Then, when the mineral spirits have evaporated, use the underlay/primer and finally your finish coats.
The All Surface Enamel Latex Primer falls into a category of primer and underlay and is great for applying enamels like semi-gloss over it. This SW product offers better chip resistance than some other primers might so it is great for trim applications. While I know it says it can be used on new wood it is really designed to sit on the surface so it does not get absorbed into the wood grain like some other products would.
I guess you had to ask for it because primer/underlays do not get hyped as much as they should. You will like the experience of using such a product under your finish coats. They should glide right over it. It is not a general purpose primer like those we talk about more. As you know, the price point was higher than Zinsser multi-purpose and multi-surface primers as well. Well worth it for your trim if you can afford it and products like it from other companies.
Sdsester, thanks for the thorough reply. Sounds like you know your stuff. I'll look into the oil and spirits technique.
I am applying very thin coats of this primer with a 1/4 inch foam roller and laying off with a soft brush. I do notice the first coat raises the grain, as to be expected with poplar, so the first coat requires sanding but this primer sands out easily with 220 - it's not at all chalky like some common primers. I don't know if the grain raising is a sign that it is penetrating some.
The second coat thin coat is very smooth and I'm giving it just the most superficial of sanding. The result of the two thin coats is a perfectly opaque and smooth surface that looks as a good enough to use as-is. The Pro Classic, on the other hand, is hard as heck to brush but really looks great over the All Surface once you learn how to apply it.
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[MLS 2014 COUNTDOWN] The LA Galaxy has added to its Brazilian corps with the signing of 22-year-old forward Samuel on loan from Fluminense of Brazil's Serie A. He scored 15 goals in 72 appearances for Flu in the last two seasons and should give the Galaxy another attacking option.
"We are pleased
to add Samuel to our roster," said LA Galaxy coach and general manager Bruce Arena. "Samuel is a young, talented forward with both size and skill.
We are confident his addition will help boost our attack in 2014."
Samuel appeared in eight games for Flu in the Copa Libertadores, helping it reach the quarterfinals in 2013.
Both Juninho and Leonardo began their MLS careers with the Galaxy on loan from Sao Paulo. Both are now the property of the Galaxy, entering their fifth seasons.
Marcelo Sarvas, the Galaxy's other
Brazilian, came via Costa Rica, where he was playing for Alajuelense.
CHAVEZ FOR HARRIS. The trade that sent Marvin
Chavez from San Jose to Colorado for Atiba Harris could give the Rapids a potent option on the wing to bolster its offense.
Chavez, who is a
candidate to make the Honduran World Cup team, had 13 assists in 2012 but endured a rough 2013 campaign for the Earthquakes, winner of the Supporters' Shield in 2012 but not in the Western Conference
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Organist's life: Trash collection to concert hall
By Ori Lewis
KARMIEL, Israel (Reuters Life!) - Organist Roman Krasnovsky barely had time to acknowledge the applause at the end of his recital at a Tel Aviv church last month before he had to rush back home to start his day job -- collecting rubbish.
Picking up the trash in Karmiel, a town in northern Israel, is steady work, allowing the Ukrainian-born Krasnovsky, 53, time for playing, teaching and composing.
But his job, riding a rattling garbage truck can strike an odd note at his performances in Israel and abroad.
"At some concerts when I have been introduced, the announcer said: 'Today Roman Krasnovsky will be playing, he is a famous organist but in Israel he has to work as a rubbish collector'," Krasnovsky said.
"Moments like those made me feel really bad because the audience felt sorry for me."
Krasnovsky began playing the piano at age 5. He studied at various musical academies in the former Soviet Union and among his teachers counted famed composer Aram Khachaturian.
Before immigrating to Israel in 1990 at age 35, Krasnovsky
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Dutch prosecutors said Friday more than eight tons of cocaine was hidden among the bananas on a ship from Ecuador. The drugs were seized Monday in the Belgian port of Antwerp, while the bananas were allowed to continue on to Rotterdam – the shipment's final destination. Dutch police arrested a Belgian truck driver and four Dutch men on Tuesday.
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There is a range of existing pedestrian facilities in Seattle. The presence, quality, and connectivity of the pedestrian network vary greatly throughout the City. This is often a function and result of land use and urban design characteristics highlighted in the "Planning Context" section. This section discusses specific elements of the pedestrian environment in Seattle that impact pedestrian safety and walkability.
Seattle's transportation system includes almost 4,000 paved line miles, 124 bridges, more than 1,000 signalized intersections, more than 26,000 curb ramps, and more than 6,000 marked crosswalks. The City's transportation infrastructure is valued at $7.6 billion. The pedestrian environment is shaped by this infrastructure, as well as by things like parks, civic land uses, availability of transit, and private development along roads. Table 4 highlights existing pedestrian-related infrastructure in Seattle according to a recent SDOT inventory. The pedestrian experience can be broken down into two distinct categories. The first is the pedestrian's experience walking along roadways, and the second is their experience crossing roadways. Selected elements that impact this experience in Seattle are described briefly below; photographs are included in Appendix B of this report.
B. Along the Roadway
A pedestrian's experience walking along the roadway in Seattle is influenced by a variety of factors. Land use and urban design frame a pedestrian's experience and influence their comfort walking along the road. Below is a discussion of various factors that affect pedestrian conditions along roadways in Seattle.
1) Sidewalks
Sidewalks are the central component of the pedestrian network. Sidewalks and walkways should provide a continuous system of accessible pathways for pedestrians. There are approximately 2,256 miles of sidewalks in Seattle. A detailed sidewalk inventory (e.g., presence and material) was completed in 2007 and will be augmented by a condition assessment for urban villages in 2008.
There are connected sidewalk networks in some areas of Seattle, while in other areas the sidewalk network has significant gaps or does not exist. For example, although there are extensive connected sidewalk networks in the urban core and in many of the urban villages, many residential areas are lacking sidewalks. In fact, there are around 767 miles of potential sidewalk locations in Seattle's residential zones that do not presently have a sidewalk on one or both sides of the street. This accounts for around 30% of the total sidewalk area in residential zones (assuming sidewalks on both sides of every street).
The condition and quality of existing sidewalks ranges from newly constructed sidewalks that are wide and flat, to standard width sidewalks, to narrow and steep sidewalks. In general, the City's newest sidewalks—those being built as part of new construction and road improvements—are of high quality. However, there are many sidewalks in the City with significant obstructions, including cars parked in the pedestrian travel way, utility poles, and fire hydrants. Sidewalk construction and reconstruction is directed by numerous documents, such as the Land Use Code, Right-Of-Way Improvements Manual, Standard Specifications and Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, Director's Rule on Street and Sidewalk Pavement Opening and Restoration, and national standards such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Policy direction is provided in some of the plans—such as the Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Strategic Plan—listed in Table 2.
2) Buffers
A pedestrian's safety and comfort in the roadway environment is significantly impacted by the width and quality of the buffer between the sidewalk and the roadway. Physical buffers such as street trees, curbs, landscaping, bike lanes, on-street parking, and transit-only lanes can enhance the pedestrian experience by separating the road and the sidewalk. In addition to making an area more comfortable, street furnishings and amenities can also serve as buffers for pedestrians. A range of furnishings and amenities can be found in different areas of Seattle. Many urban villages have features such as benches, bus stop shelters, bollards, trash receptacles, public art, informational maps and displays, and bicycle parking.
In places like the urban core/center city with many tall buildings, landscaping can create a sense of enclosure (or human scale) while also providing significant aesthetic, environmental, and other benefits. Seattle has more than 30,000 street trees that provide such benefits and serve as buffers. Planter strips that incorporate natural drainage facilities (such as rain gardens, bioswales, and stormwater planters) also provide positive environmental benefits, including stormwater retention and reduction of the heat island effect. Examples include the High Point residential development, South Lake Union, and the "green grid" streets in North Seattle.
3) Traffic Calming
Seattle was an early pioneer in the traffic calming movement, implementing neighborhood traffic calming projects that have since been emulated in cities and towns throughout the U.S. The City has also employed more road diets than any other city in the country, pioneering this strategy for reducing the number of travel lanes on arterial roadways. Road diets improve walking and bicycling conditions by reducing crossing distances for pedestrians at intersections, slowing vehicle speeds, and providing additional space for bike lanes, streetscape improvements, and landscaped medians. The City uses a range of other traffic calming treatments as well, including chicanes, curb extensions, speed cushions and humps, and traffic circles. These improve both pedestrian and motor vehicle safety by reducing travel speeds. Table 4 above outlines the type and quantity of existing traffic calming features throughout the City. Seattle also has an arterial traffic calming program that includes projects such as raised crosswalks, speed cushions, gateway treatments, and a raised intersection. The project team has not observed these types of traffic calming features being used on arterial roads in other U.S. cities.
4) Access to Transit
Sidewalk connectivity in the proximity of bus stops provides access to these stops for all riders, including older residents and those with disabilities. King County Metro serves riders who are disabled with accessible fixed route service. All Metro buses have wheelchair lifts and/or ramps. There are a wide range of transit facilities in Seattle, from well-designed, curb-extended bus stops on the far side of intersections (as is preferred if the intersection is uncontrolled) with shelters and benches, to bus stops without a pad for wheelchair access and with few pedestrian accommodations. Seattle's transportation system also includes streetcars, monorails, and other facilities, all of which have varying levels of pedestrian accessibility. [View maps showing Bus Routes and Stops, Transit, and Transit Classes.]
5) Access to Trails
There are approximately 40 miles of multi-use trails in Seattle, including the Chief Sealth Trail, Mountains to Sound Trail, Duwamish Trail, and the Burke-Gilman Trail. Pedestrian access to trails is predominantly provided via street crossings and at a few trailhead locations. The majority of the street crossings are marked with crosswalks supplemented with trail signs. These access points are largely accessible to people with disabilities.
There are numerous formal and informal trail connections to neighborhood streets and private properties that have varying degrees of accessibility. For example, older trails such as the Burke-Gilman Trail contain numerous informal pedestrian "goat paths" that cut through the vegetation. These are typically dirt, with a few exceptions where two to four feet of asphalt have been applied with no lighting or signage indicating the paths' existence. Vegetation is typically overgrown (up to the edge of the path), with no clear zone on either side, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere. Newer trails, such as the Mountains to Sound Trail and the Chief Sealth Trail, have formal neighborhood connections that are identified with signs.
6) Staircases
Seattle's steep terrain limits street connectivity at many locations throughout the City. Pedestrian connectivity was maintained at these locations with the construction of approximately 500 public staircases. By their very nature, staircases are inaccessible to people who use wheelchairs or who have other ambulatory disabilities. The vast majority of staircases are inconspicuous and do not have directional signs.
Staircases typically connect two dead end streets or one dead end street to a midblock location at the closest parallel street. These staircases are an important component of the pedestrian network in Seattle; however, their quality and condition varies. Some staircases terminate at locations that provide limited opportunities to comfortably walk along the road or at locations that do not provide safe and adequate roadway crossing amenities for pedestrians. Others, such as the Galer Street staircase system in Queen Anne, open an entire corridor to pedestrian travel.
7) Pedestrian Access at Highway Interchanges
Interchanges and other locations with freeway on-ramps and off-ramps, if they are designed for higher speed vehicular movement, can be among the most difficult locations for pedestrians to cross and/or navigate. Seattle has numerous locations where the interchanges with I-5, the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Aurora Avenue, West Seattle Freeway and State Route 520 are designed with long acceleration/deceleration ramps. Generally, the movements to and from the freeway system are controlled with traffic signals, which provide pedestrians with safe crossing opportunities. Freeways that pose the greatest challenge for pedestrians allow for merges directly to the arterial street system, such as from SR-520 to Montlake Boulevard, I-90 west to Rainier Avenue, and I-5 at North 85th Street and Olive Way.
There are arterials throughout Seattle that have been designed with similar freeway principles, such as 15th Avenue at Emerson (South Ballard Bridge), Eastlake Avenue at NE 40th Street, and Montlake Boulevard at NE 45th Street (South of University Village). Another issue at freeway interchanges in Seattle is the pedestrian environment on the street either beneath or above the freeway. Dark underpasses with narrow and/or poorly maintained sidewalks are unpleasant for pedestrians and discourage walking.
8) Pedestrian Bridges/Underpasses
Pedestrian bridges and underpasses separate pedestrian traffic from motor vehicle traffic, allowing pedestrians to cross busy streets by eliminating potential conflicts. There are 12 pedestrian bridges in Seattle, such as the pedestrian bridge at 41st and Aurora Avenue. This bridge provides convenient and direct access across a difficult road, but is an older design that no longer meets accessibility guidelines. There are existing underpasses along Aurora Avenue as well.
In general, pedestrian bridges and underpasses are expensive to construct and are a challenge to locate. Pedestrians have a low tolerance for delay or out of the way travel and therefore are more likely to risk crossing at grade, rather than use the facility if it is perceived to add significant time to the trip. Adequate width (for users to pass each other comfortably), lighting, and surveillance should also be provided to increase security of these crossings.
9) Construction Zones
Current construction zones in Seattle range from complete pedestrian closure to full protected access. Recent examples have utilized covered walkways to maintain access, as well as closures that might have been avoidable or resolved differently. Construction zones are regulated in the Seattle Municipal Code, and information regarding construction zone design, planning and permitting can be found in the Traffic Control Manual and the Right-of-Way Improvements Manual. The removal of a pedestrian route, even for a short time, may severely limit or totally preclude pedestrian access to residences, employment centers, schools, commercial establishments, etc. Therefore, uniform design principals should be implemented that help everyone navigate around obstructions, including people with disabilities. Maintenance of pedestrian traffic should be given the same level of attention as maintenance of motor vehicle traffic, with the goal of reducing out-of-direction travel as much as possible. Forcing pedestrians to navigate around construction zone obstructions increases travel time for walking, causing frustration and making it a less convenient mode of transportation.
10) Bridges
Bridges can serve as both connections and barriers in the pedestrian network. There are 80 bridges in Seattle, of which four are movable bridges owned by SDOT and 33 are partially owned by SDOT. Narrow sidewalks were observed on several older bridges in the City. Recent bridge retrofit projects have improved pedestrian access across bridges and at the approaches to the bridges.
11) Maintenance
Maintenance of sidewalks is a critical issue in some areas. For example, the sidewalks along Aurora Avenue (Highway 99) are heaving and cracking, making them difficult to negotiate in a wheelchair, and creating tripping hazards for walkers. The sidewalk inventory and condition assessment discussed previously will provide important information regarding sidewalk maintenance throughout the City. Many crosswalks are worn, especially in areas with heavy traffic turning volumes. Throughout the City, the maintenance of vegetation is a challenge. Overgrown vegetation narrows the effective width of the pedestrian travelway and obscures trail and stairway connections. The City has an existing sidewalk maintenance program and a stairway rehabilitation and maintenance program to address maintenance issues in Seattle.
C. Across the Roadway
In addition to continuous sidewalks, safe street crossings are a critical component of an accessible pedestrian system. Important factors in determining a pedestrian's experience crossing a roadway include intersection geometry and the character of the road. The following is a general synthesis of intersection issues in Seattle.
1) Intersection Geometry
Intersection geometry is a critical element affecting accessibility and pedestrian comfort crossing streets in Seattle. The majority of the streets in Seattle are arranged in a grid format that allows for compact intersections with right-angle crossings. This design provides the shortest crossing distance for the pedestrian, which minimizes their exposure to vehicular traffic. The majority of the local streets in Seattle are constructed with small corner curb radii, minimizing the pedestrian crossing distance and slowing turning motorists.
However, there are a number of important arterial roadways such as Rainier Avenue, Fauntleroy Way, Madison Street, Holman Road, and Lake City Way—as well as many short connector streets necessitated by the Seattle terrain—that cut across the grid, creating skewed intersections.
Skewed intersections that result in obtuse angles (larger than 90 degrees) allow motorists to make right turns across the pedestrian travel way at higher speeds. At many locations around the City, these intersections are uncontrolled along the arterial, which makes it difficult for a pedestrian to determine if a motorist is going to turn onto the local street or remain on the arterial. The resulting acute angle on the opposite side can limit sight distance between the pedestrian and motorists. These skewed angles may result in challenging pedestrian crossings, such as the intersection of Olive Way and Bellevue Avenue in Capitol Hill, and the intersection of Pike Street and 9th Avenue near the Convention Center.
2) Crosswalks
According to Section 11.14.135 of the Seattle Municipal Code, the term "crosswalk" means the "portion of the roadway between the intersection area and the prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line, or, in the event there are no constructed sidewalks, then between the intersection area and a line ten feet ( 10') there from, except as modified by a marked crosswalk." A crosswalk may be marked or unmarked, and the current procedure for making decisions about marking crosswalks is described in Directors Rule 04-01. Crosswalk markings are used to identify a preferred crossing location for pedestrians and to alert motorists of locations where they should expect pedestrians. There are approximately 6,000 marked crosswalks in Seattle. Most crosswalks are of the "ladder" style using high visibility markings, though some are decorative, such as those found in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Crosswalks are typically marked at signalized intersections. Crosswalks are more likely to be worn at skewed intersections and at locations with high volumes of turning traffic. The City has a generally conservative approach to marking crosswalks. In other cities such as Washington, D.C. and Tucson, Arizona, the project team has observed more marked crosswalks at unsignalized intersections, especially in downtown commercial-type settings. In Seattle, crosswalks are not marked on non-arterial streets unless it is a designated school crossing. Crosswalks are also typically not marked at uncontrolled locations on arterials, regardless of the number of travel lanes and the presence of parking, including within commercial areas and urban villages. Some crosswalks include additional measures such as overhead pedestrian crossing signs and pedestrian crossing flags. The City will be launching an official pedestrian crossing flag program in summer 2008.
3) Curb RampsThe Seattle Municipal Code defines a curb ramp as "that portion of the sidewalk area which provides a direct connection between the roadway level and the constructed sidewalk level, for the purpose of allowing persons operating wheeled devices to have convenient access between the roadway and sidewalk." There are more than 26,000 curb ramps throughout Seattle. Curb ramps are generally present in the urban core and in urban villages, though in many cases the locations are inconsistent and they often do not align with crosswalks. The majority of curb ramps observed are older designs that most likely do not meet current accessibility guidelines and will need to be retrofitted using universal design principals. Curb ramps are not present in many of the older residential neighborhood sidewalk networks. This presents mobility constraints for people with disabilities and is inconvenient for all users. Recently installed curb ramps appear to meet current accessibility guidelines and are well-designed.
4) Pedestrian Crossing Islands
In locations with longer crossing distances (e.g., more than two lanes) and/or higher vehicle speeds, pedestrian crossing islands are beneficial. In particular, pedestrian crossing islands have been shown to increase safety for pedestrians crossing multi-lane roadways at unsignalized crossings (Zegeer et al., February 2002). There are good examples of pedestrian crossing islands as part of newer development in the City, such as near the intersection of Virginia Street and 7th Avenue along the South Lake Union line of the Seattle Streetcar. However, there are very few pedestrian crossing islands along arterial roads in areas outside of the urban core, such as along Lake City Way, Broadway Avenue, and Rainier Avenue South. Given the traffic volumes, speeds, and width of these roads, pedestrian crossing islands could improve the pedestrian experience significantly, especially for older residents that may be traveling at a slower pace. The project team has observed the use of pedestrian crossing islands on arterial roads in other parts of the country, including many cities such as Washington, DC.
5) Curb Extensions
Curb extensions (or curb bulbs) increase the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and shorten the distance pedestrians must cross. By narrowing the curb-to-curb width of a roadway, curb extensions help reduce motor vehicle speeds and improve pedestrian safety. They also improve the overall pedestrian experience by creating more space for street furnishings and amenities, bus stops, café seating, and planter strips. Curb extensions may be complemented by in-roadway pedestrian crossing signs, high-visibility pedestrian warning signs, and improved lighting. There are more than 90 curb bulbs located throughout Seattle in both commercial and residential neighborhoods.
6) Traffic Signals
Traffic signal design has a significant impact on a pedestrian's experience crossing the roadway. There are 1,020 traffic signals in Seattle, of which 92 are half signals. [View a map of Traffic Signals in Seattle.] At traffic signals, pedestrians must wait for an indication that their path of travel has the right-of-way before entering the roadway. This may be indicated by the parallel roadway signal or, at most locations, by a pedestrian signal head. Throughout the City there are a growing number of pedestrian signal heads that provide countdown timing information as well.
The distance between traffic signals is an important factor in determining whether a pedestrian will choose to cross at a signalized intersection, a non-signalized intersection, or midblock. Since pedestrian travel speeds are much slower than other modes of transportation, pedestrians have a particularly strong desire to travel the shortest possible distance between two points. For example, when faced with the option to cross an 80-foot wide road at a midblock location versus walking 600 feet to the nearest intersection, crossing at the crosswalk, and walking 600 feet back down the street, the majority of pedestrians cross midblock. Assuming a walking speed of 4 feet per second, the midblock crossing in this example requires 20 seconds to complete, while the alternative route requires more than 5 minutes.
The City has developed a pedestrian traffic signal (half signal) to assist pedestrians in crossing high volume arterial roadways. This signal is activated by a pedestrian push button which stops vehicular traffic on the arterial with a standard traffic signal indicating red. The pedestrian must wait for the pedestrian signal to indicate that it is safe to walk. Vehicles on the minor approaches are controlled by a stop sign and may enter the roadway after stopping, but motorists must stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk. The City's practice of using pedestrian-activated traffic signals is unique. The project team has not observed this signal being used in most other cities in the United States.
Throughout the City, the average distance between traffic signals on primary roads is approximately .25 miles. The average distance between signals on minor arterials is .35 miles, and for collector arterials it is .14 miles. (Note: These averages do not account for the half signals discussed above.)
Traffic signals may be supplemented with audible or other tonal messages to make crossing information accessible for all pedestrians, including those with vision impairments. The City currently has approximately 50 audible signals and 80 additional signals will be installed by early 2009.
7) Signal Timing
It is essential to provide signals that are phased and timed to allow pedestrians of all abilities to cross the roadway, including those who are typically slower (e.g. children, senior citizens, people with limited mobility). Within business districts, main streets, and other areas with substantial pedestrian volumes, a pedestrian signal phase should be automatic. In areas with fewer pedestrians, push buttons may be used to provide the necessary crossing time which is typically more than would be required for a phased and timed signal to accommodate vehicular traffic. In Seattle, nearly 60% of the traffic signals (1,132 full signals) have pedestrian push buttons. In urban villages, approximately 55% of traffic signals have push buttons. For example, push buttons were observed in the Columbia City urban village; unfortunately, the button did not call a pedestrian phase in a timely manner, which encourages jaywalking.
The vast majority of traffic signals are timed for concurrent pedestrian phasing, meaning the pedestrian has the walk signal while parallel traffic has a green light. There are a few traffic signals in the City that provide a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) to allow the pedestrian to have a two to four second head start before vehicles are allowed to move. In comparison, cities such as Cambridge, MA have policies in place to regularly install LPIs at intersections. Seattle also has a few locations that utilize "All Walk" signal phasing where all traffic is stopped while pedestrians cross in all directions.
8) Lighting
Pedestrians can be adversely affected by low-light conditions. In fact, two-thirds of pedestrian fatalities occur between dusk and dawn. Lighting is important at intersections and mid-block crossings, particularly in locations near transit stops. In pedestrian-oriented development projects, it is important to provide high-quality pedestrian lighting, particularly along sidewalks and walkways with greater volumes of night-time pedestrian activity, such as in commercial pedestrian districts, in high density residential areas, and near colleges and universities. Preferred pedestrian-scale lighting is characterized by shorter light poles (e.g., 15-foot tall posts), lower levels of illumination (except at crossings), shorter spacing between lamp posts, and high pressure sodium vapor or metal halide lamps. Light fixtures should be a full cut-off design in order to prevent light trespass. In Seattle, lighting varies by land use and location. Pedestrian-scale lighting was observed in some areas, such as the High Point residential development, Queen Anne, and the International District.
9) Signage and Striping
Seattle uses a range of regulatory, warning, and directional/guide signs throughout the City, typically following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines. There are more than 150,000 permanent/fixed signs in the City. In addition, the City employs dynamic message signs and radar speed signs in select locations.
The City utilizes traditional pedestrian-related signage, such as the pedestrian warning sign (W11-2), at uncontrolled crossings and is experimenting with innovative signs such as the "Stop for Pedestrians When Turning" signs at signal-controlled intersections and the "Stop for Me – It's the Law" signs along arterial roadways. The City minimizes the use of pavement markings for pedestrian travel other than crosswalks. Stop lines are typically not utilized at intersections with marked crosswalks. There were no locations observed on multi-lane arterials where advanced stop lines (e.g., stop line 30 feet prior to the crosswalk) were installed. Seattle is unique in having so few stop lines at intersections. In most other cities—for example Arlington, VA—stop lines are a standard part of signalized intersection design. It should be noted however, that Seattle plans to begin installing stop bars in summer 2008. Additionally, there were no locations observed where "word" markings were utilized to indicate school zones or speed limits.
10) Driveways
New and reconstructed driveways throughout the City appear to be well-designed and accessible. New developments are installing driveways that provide a higher quality walking environment for the pedestrian by providing a level walking surface, smaller driveway opening, and fewer motor vehicle encroachment points.
However, Seattle has a wide range of driveway designs—older neighborhoods and areas of the City that were developed for automobile-oriented land uses have frequent driveway cuts across the sidewalk. The majority of these driveways were designed for easy vehicle access and do not provide a comfortable walking environment. Pedestrians change elevations frequently and are subjected to vehicles turning at higher speeds. People with disabilities are also adversely impacted by the change of elevation between the sidewalk and the driveway, as it makes it difficult to travel along the sidewalk.
D. Crashes
Seattle consistently ranks among the safest cities of its size for pedestrian travel. However, pedestrian/vehicle crashes remain a serious problem citywide. There were 1,433 reported pedestrian crashes in the three-year period between 2005 and 2007. Of these, nearly 70% occurred at intersections, while around 30% occurred at mid-block locations. One hundred twenty-six crashes occurred within 500 feet of a school (approximately two blocks); of these, 49 were at mid-block locations, while 77 occurred at intersections. [View a map of Pedestrian Collisions in Seattle from 2002-2006.] Additional information is needed to fully evaluate these crashes, such as the age of those involved and the time of the incident (night or day). When analyzing crashes, it is also important to consider the volume of pedestrians at high crash locations.


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94 F3d 656 United States v. Lokman M
94 F.3d 656
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee,
Syed LOKMAN, State of Kansas, Department of Human Resources
and Board of County Commissioners, Sedgwick
County, Kansas, Defendants,
Kansas State Bank and Trust Company, Defendant-Third-Party-Defendant,
Syed M. Taher and Sabiha Taher, Defendants-Third-Party
No. 94-3316.
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
Aug. 13, 1996.
NOTICE: Although citation of unpublished opinions remains unfavored, unpublished opinions may now be cited if the opinion has persuasive value on a material issue, and a copy is attached to the citing document or, if cited in oral argument, copies are furnished to the Court and all parties. See General Order of November 29, 1993, suspending 10th Cir. Rule 36.3 until December 31, 1995, or further order.
Before TACHA, ALDISERT,** and BALDOCK, Circuit Judges.
ALDISERT, Senior Circuit Judge.
After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist the determination of this appeal. See Fed. R.App. P. 34(a); 10th Cir. R. 34.1.9. The case is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.
This appeal arises from the district court's grant of summary judgment to the United States on its suit to foreclose a loan against appellants. On August 30, 1995, this court abated consideration of this appeal and ordered status reports from the parties. Two further orders for status reports were entered on December 14, 1995 and June 5, 1996, the latter order directing the parties to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed. The parties have filed their responses.
The United States represents that appellants, debtors in an ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, have been discharged from the debt created by the loan agreement which formed the basis for the government's action in district court. Additionally, the government states that the property, both real and personal, which was the security for the loan in question, has been sold. Accordingly, the government asserts that "appellant has no real stake in the outcome of this appeal." Appellee's Response, at 2.
In their response to the court's show cause order, appellants adopt the government's statements in toto. Accordingly, as it appears to the court that no real case or controversy exists between the parties to this appeal, the appeal is dismissed as moot. See Dais-Naid, Inc. v. Phoenix Resource Cos. (In re Texas Int'l Corp.), 974 F.2d 1246, 1247 (10th Cir.1992).
This order and judgment is not binding precedent, except under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, and collateral estoppel. The court generally disfavors the citation of orders and judgments; nevertheless, an order and judgment may be cited under the terms and conditions of 10th Cir. R. 36.3
Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert, Senior Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, sitting by designation


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Seeing any Audi RS bite the dust is seriously disturbing to us. Such a beautiful , fast , and luxurious vehicle does not deserve to meet such an unfitting end.
This crash video of the Audi RS4 comes from the Audi Driver International 2008 at the Castle Combe circuit in the Wiltshire, England. This was suppose to be a fun event and its not fair that the driver had to go out like this- but unfortunately things like these happen on the track. The driver reportedly "overcooked an an attempted power-slide through Camp Corner" and slammed the tire wall. An unfitting end for the car, hopefully the driver was ok.
Want to take on the Castle Combe circuit yourself? Check out their website for more information: Here.
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All of this helped Allstream earn the coveted award for the most employer oriented company in Canada for the year 2010.


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To All State Member Banks, Bank Holding Companies, and Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks, in the Second Federal Reserve District:
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) is requesting comment from the public on proposed changes to the Uniform Interagency Rating System for Data Processing Operations, commonly referred to as the Information Systems rating system. The principal changes proposed by the FFIEC are:
- To change the name of the rating system to the Uniform Rating System for Information Technology (URSIT) and to reflect changes that have occurred in the data processing services industry and in supervisory policies and procedures since the adoption of the rating system in 1978.
- To revise the numerical ratings to conform to the language and tone of the rating definitions of the Uniform Financial Institution Rating System, commonly referred to as the CAMELS rating system.
- To reformat and clarify the component rating description
- To emphasize the quality of risk management processes in each of the rating components.
- To add two new component categories - Development and Acquisition; and Support and Delivery - as replacements for Systems Development and Programming; and Operations.
- To explicitly identify the risk types that are considered in assigning component ratngs.
After reviewing public comments, the FFIEC intends to make appropriate additional changes to the revised URSIT, if necessary, and to adopt a final information technology rating system.
The FFIEC's proposal, as published in the Federal Register of June 6 is available as a pdf file (pdf - 58kb). Comments should be submitted to the Council, as specified in the notice.