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The max head pressure on the included pump is about 7ft. It likely wouldn't be well suited to this application. That said though, you can get the additional switch socket adapter which would allow you to control any pump via the osmolator system. That way you can use a pump that can handle the head pressure.
In theory it could present a problem but the circuitry in the Osmolator should help to prevent that. Every time the ATO is triggered it runs for a minimum of 15 seconds. It adds overfill to prevent short cycling. In most cases this should be sufficient unless the height of your waves is constantly changing.
The pump on the osmolator has a max head height of 7ft.
Head pressure is the maximum height that the pump can push water vertically. If your tank is higher than the Head height listed this will not be able to work. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
This will work great in the back of a nuvo 30! Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
The diameter of the pump is just under 2" this is how wide the cap will need to be in order to allow the pump to pass through.
This will be 4" long, 2.5" wide and 1" thick. it will require a Velcro pad to stick or to be used with double sided tape.
The optical eye sensor will usually sense and fill within the range of 1/4" Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
If you have calibrated the pump to maximum output and it is still unable to keep up you will want to ensure the pump is filling the proper amount. It may be that the head height (the vertical height the pump has to push the water) could be too high or other pump related problems. We have used the osmolator on larger systems with quite heavy evaporation with great luck. If the issues continue you will want to contact Tunze directly to see if the pump is working correctly! I have included their contact information below!
Tunze – 512-833-7546 email@example.com
The Tunze Osmolator is an entirely self sufficient system. It is perfectly fine to connect the Osmolator to one of the Apex's power outlets incase you wanted to cut the power for some reason (like when you are doing a water change) though the Apex isn't capable of reading the Osmolator's sensors or anything of that sort.
The 3155 will have 2 sensors the mechanical float and the optical eye. The 3152 will only come with the mechanical float switch. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
The max head pressure on the osmolator pump is 7ft.
This osmolator will run for typically 10-15 minutes in a dry container. eventually the controller will sense that it has not filled in a timely manner and should turn the system off. if this continues to not be filled there may be red flashing on the controller. For direct assistance you will want to contact Tunze directly!
The power supply has 12V, 1600mA maximum output, connected to a watt meter with the pump running, the draw at the outlet is generally around 8W at 115V with the pump running. The entire system uses 1-1.5A at 12V depending on pump speed setting and head pressure.
Happy reefing!
The Osmolator actually comes with the pump right in the package so you don't need to buy one!
We appreciate your interest, but I'm afraid our distribution area is limited to North America and all of our equipment is wired for standard US 110v electrical.
Have a great day!
Just wondering if I need 2 ATO. I know you can place it either in the sump or in the tank, but my question is if I place it in the sump will it also refill my tank in that process. I don't see that happening but if it does please let me know.
If you have a sump, it MUST go in the sump, in the chamber where your return pump is. This is the only area of your tank that will have a changing water level depending on evaporation (unless its far too late!). Only one ATO would be necessary but it must go in that location if you have a sump.
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We run into very few issues with these but after that length of time I would imagine its possible for any component to fail. We don't have individual parts like the optical eye, but if you give Roger and company a shout over at Tunze USA, he might. At the very least he could likely help you narrow down exactly what it is. The number I have for them is 512-833-7546 firstname.lastname@example.com
That is correct. Its a submersible pump that gets stuck right into the top off water. If your interested in this ATO system you should give this blog article a quick read. It goes into a lot more detail on the system (which is one of my favorites).
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The Tunze Osmolator 3155 is one of the safest ATO's available. It utilizes an electronic eye sensor to monitor water levels and a backup float switch sensor with an optional audible alarm. The controller protects the quiet metering pump from running dry and reports an empty storage tank. Two magnetic holders for sensors and multiple mounting brackets included as well as a pump.
LED indicator lights the Osmolator will allow you to visually see if their are any issues with your top off system.
Two technologies of water level monitoring, and built in safety back-ups.
The optical eye sensor will keep the water level very steady to keep the salinity from fluctuating in your aquarium. The Osmolator does work well with kalkwasser.
Max Head Height: 7.2 ft
Note: With any pump, kalkwasser can cause premature wear. New pumps are available at a very reasonable price.
Works great- The return hose clip is a bit frustrating--- By Qinji on 7/6/2017Qinji would recommend this product to a friendWorks great- Magnets are strong--The return hose clip is a bit frustrating-
Great ATO By Bill on 6/18/2017Bill would recommend this product to a friendI am new to the reef tank hobby and being well versed in freshwater i did not know an ATO was nessasary for saltwater. But after dealing with evaporation i knew i needed an ATO and this Tunze Ato is great. For the time i have had it i have had no problems at all. Got a 10 gallon brute can and it goes for 10 days without problem . Highly recommend this ATO.
Love the topoff by Tunze !!! By Sedonaiceman on 5/30/2017Sedonaiceman would recommend this product to a friendSaves my lugging water , time and acclimation to the kids !!! Love it , thank you , sedonaiceman
NISE By PETRO on 5/19/2017PETRO would recommend this product to a friendYOU'LL SLEEP WELL WITH IT
Great product and easy instalation By Bill on 5/18/2017Bill would recommend this product to a friendOnly had this ATO a few months now. It was very easy to install. Everything seems to be working fine no issues other than one day the alarm was going off. After only a few months of running apparently the electric I had something on it and so when I wiped it off the alarm stopped. The alarm was going off because the ATO started running and increase the water level in the song so good thing it had the secondary shut off and it shut it off that set off the alarm. Great safety feature seems to be a great ATO and I'm very happy.
Good quality product; easy to install By Nam on 5/9/2017Nam would recommend this product to a friendThis ATO works very nicely and is ready to use with a few simple installation steps. It comes with everything (ie. pump and tubing) so all you have to do is drop the pump into your water reservoir, set the sensor, and plug in the ATO.
Loving it! By Joshua on 5/8/2017Joshua would recommend this product to a friendI was recommended this by a fellow reefer and I'm glad he did. It's quiet and i haven't had any problems with it at all, yet. I would go with anything else.
Works Great By Dave on 4/20/2017Dave would recommend this product to a friendEasy to use and setup, works great!
EASY INSTALL WORK LIKE A CHARM By Red on 4/13/2017Red would recommend this product to a friendI got this one in from BRS and nice easy install and works like a charm. just be careful of the magnets you get those stuck they are a pain to pull apart. tip leave them on the foam until you need to put on tank.
Great product By Flea on 4/4/2017Flea would recommend this product to a friendWorks great keeps water lol steady
It works By Brian on 4/3/2017Brian would recommend this product to a friendIt's impossible to say whether this is a quality product after only owning it for a month, it's brand new so I would fully expect it ro work and do everything as advertised. I'll just have to wait and see how it functions 2 or 3 years from now. I can say that it was easy to setup and has functioned properly so far. I purchased this ATO really just for times when I'm away from home and can't manually top off my tank. I prefer to manaually fill the tank each morning after I test the salinity. I'm going to have to either fill the ATO reservior or the tank, may as well just fill the tank. I bought this unit because it was the most expensive and had the best reviews. Time will tell if it was worth the investment.
Reliable! By Leo on 3/27/2017Leo would recommend this product to a friendI bought this ATO about a year ago...no problems and has worked flawlessly ever since. After I got it, I wondered why the heck I waited so long to get it.


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Yasiel Puig homers, Dodgers hold off Padres
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Yasiel Puig hit a two-run home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres, 3-2, to even this three- game set from Petco Park at one game apiece.
Puig had a pair of hits while Juan Uribe went 3-for-4 with a run scored for LA, which survived a scare in the ninth inning when closer Kenley Jansen loaded the bases. Jansen allowed a pair of singles and a walk before striking out Nick Hundley with a high fastball to secure his second save of the season.
Zack Greinke (1-0) went five innings for the Dodgers, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out five. The right-hander has had his way with San Diego, racking up a 4-0 record with 37 strikeouts to just seven walks in six career starts.
Ian Kennedy (0-1) was tagged for three runs on five hits in five innings for the Padres, while Seth Smith went deep for the second straight game in the setback.
Dan Haren and Tyson Ross are set to take the hill in Wednesday's rubber match.
Puig's towering shot to left in the top of the first inning gave Greinke a 2-0 cushion to work with. Carl Crawford led off the game with a single past Jedd Gyorko in between first and second. He then stole second and took third on a poor throw before Puig plated two with his first home run of the season.
Uribe's two-out double to right-center in the top of the fourth led to a third LA run. Uribe moved to third on a throwing error and scored on Dee Gordon's poke to center two batters later.
San Diego finally got to Greinke, who retired the first 10 batters he faced, in the fourth inning on Smith's solo homer over Puig's head in right field. The Padres tacked on another in the fifth when Gyorko came around to score on a wild pitch.
Paco Rodriguez, Chris Withrow and J.P. Howell all tossed scoreless innings of relief for the Dodgers to set up Jansen's ninth.
Game Notes: Withrow was celebrating his 25th birthday ... The Dodgers reclaimed the edge in the all-time series at Petco Park, 47-46 ... LA opens its home slate on Friday against the Giants ... Kennedy was 1-8 last season when giving up a home run ... San Diego went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left seven men no base.

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Looking sultry on the set of the Untitled Terrence Malick Project film, Natalie Portman shot scenes with Michael Fassbender in Austin, Texas on Saturday (October 20).
The "Black Swan" star sizzled in a cleavage-baring black top, black leather jacket, magenta skinny jeans, and black boots.
Recently, the 31-year-old actress has been courted by Fox Searchlight to star in the upcoming Jackie Kennedy biopic.
The Noah Oppenheim-scripted drama is about the former first lady immediately after the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy.
Though not officially attached, Natalie's decision may rest on who is snagged as the director of the simply titled "Jackie."


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While this has nothing specifically to do with Backtrack.
As predicted by you the simple answer is "no" however I will try to sum up a few points and justify the answer.
In the post you mention you are a "newbie" this is not a bad thing after all everyone has to start as a newbie, however, these things can cause a lot of damages in real world and can cost companies a lot of money. I suggest you leave this idea alone until you get more experience and a security related job, doing this without legal authority of course is not supported on this forum.
If you really wish to stop building your penlab and make the vulnerability obvious there are a lot of Vulnerable Machines which you can download either as an ISO or VM and use them in your lab to learn, same thing goes for different websites with challenges. Another alternative with for this is simply find someone you know who's interested in security also and ask him to setup your penlab with different ideas.
As mentioned above real life attacks are to be made by professional pentesters who have legal authorisation to do it. There are many reasons for this and I suggest you follow the advice


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This is "a great leader for conservatives"? Media Matters looks back at some of the worst of Limbaugh
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In light of Limbaugh's continued prominence as a major figure among conservatives, Media Matters for America looks back at Limbaugh's history of inflammatory, controversial, and "ugly" remarks.
Former President Ronald Reagan once reportedly dubbed Rush Limbaugh, "the Number One voice for conservatism in our Country." According to The New York Times Magazine, "In 1994, he was so influential in the Republican Congressional landslide that the grateful winners made him an honorary member of the G.O.P. freshman class." Limbaugh is once again in the headlines with his attacks on President Obama. In a March 2 appearance on CNN's Larry King Live, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) stated, "I think Rush is a great leader for conservatives. I think he articulates what a lot of people are concerned about."
On the March 1 edition of CBS' Face the Nation, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel stated of Limbaugh, "[W]henever a Republican criticizes him, they have to run back and apologize to him and say they were misunderstood." Indeed, as blogger Greg Sargent noted, after Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) stated that "it's easy if you're Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks," Gingrey issued a statement in which he sought to "clarify" his comments by stating, in part, that Republicans "need to articulate a clear conservative message that distinguishes our values and our approach from those of liberal Democrats." In his statement, Gingrey described Limbaugh as one of the "conservative giants [who] are the voices of the conservative movement's conscience." Also, as Think Progress noted, Gingrey called into Limbaugh's radio show to express "very sincere regret for those comments." Gingrey reportedly said: "I clearly ended up putting my foot in my mouth on some of those comments. ... I regret those stupid comments."
In addition, according to the Politico, after referring to Limbaugh as an "entertainer" whose rhetoric can be "incendiary" and "ugly," Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele "reached out to Rush Limbaugh to tell him he meant no offense." According to the Politico, Steele stated: "My intent was not to go after Rush -- I have enormous respect for Rush Limbaugh. ... I was maybe a little bit inarticulate. ... There was no attempt on my part to diminish his voice or his leadership."
In light of Limbaugh's continued prominence as a major figure among conservatives, Media Matters for America looks back at Limbaugh's history of inflammatory, controversial, and "ugly" remarks:
- In a January 22 interview on Fox News' Hannity, Limbaugh said of media coverage of Obama: "We are being told that we have to hope he succeeds, that we have to bend over, grab the ankles, bend over forward, backward, whichever, because his father was black, because this is the first black president." Limbaugh had previously declared in June 2008 that Obama's "only chance of winning" the presidency "is that he's black." During the 2008 presidential campaign, Limbaugh also called Obama "an affirmative action candidate" and asserted during the May 14, 2008, broadcast of his show, "If Barack Obama were Caucasian, they would have taken this guy out on the basis of pure ignorance long ago."
- Limbaugh has repeatedly invoked right-wing conspiracy theories that the Clintons were involved in the death of then-deputy White House counsel Vince Foster, whose body was found in Northern Virginia's Fort Marcy Park on July 20, 1993, despite multiple official investigations that determined Foster committed suicide. On July 8, 2008, while discussing reports that a plane carrying then-Sen. Obama had been forced to make an emergency landing in St. Louis, Limbaugh referred to Obama's flight "aboard Fort Marcy Airlines." Limbaugh later commented on a "conspiracy theory" that "Mrs. [Hillary] Clinton, through Mr. [Terry] McAuliffe, is gonna massage things out in Denver so that [Obama] doesn't get the nomination." He added: "You couple this with Obama's plane, Fort Marcy Airlines, having to take a detour to St. Louis for a mechanical problem."
- In September 2007, Limbaugh characterized service members who advocate U.S. withdrawal from Iraq "phony soldiers." He later argued he had been taken out of context by Media Matters and claimed he was not talking about "the anti-war movement generally," but rather about "one soldier ... Jesse MacBeth." To support this, Limbaugh purported to air the "entire" segment in question from the September 26, 2007, broadcast of his show, but, in fact, the clip he aired had been selectively edited. Limbaugh later included Rep. Jack Murtha (D-PA), a Vietnam veteran, in the group of "phony soldiers."
- On the August 21, 2007, broadcast of his show, a caller said to Limbaugh: "I know I'm no expert in foreign affairs, but what really confuses me about the liberals is the hypocrisy when they talk about how we have no reason to be in Iraq and helping those people, but yet everybody wants us to go to Darfur." Limbaugh responded by claiming Democrats "want to get us out of Iraq, but they can't wait to get us into Darfur." He continued: "There are two reasons. What color is the skin of the people in Darfur? It's black. And who do the Democrats really need to keep voting for them? If they lose a significant percentage of this voting bloc, they're in trouble." The caller responded, "The black population," to which Limbaugh said, "Right."
- Responding to a Reuters report on a University of Chicago study that found that "a majority of young blacks feel alienated form today's government," Limbaugh asserted on February 5, 2007: "Why would that be? The government's been taking care of them their whole lives."
- Discussing Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) speech following her election as the country's first female speaker of the House, Limbaugh stated on January 5, 2007: "[L]ook at Ms. Pelosi. Why, she can multitask. She can breastfeed, she can clip her toenails, she can direct the House, all while the kids are sitting on her lap at the same time."
- Limbaugh has made numerous controversial remarks about women, including frequently referring to feminists as "feminazis." For example, on the November 30, 2006, edition of his radio show, Limbaugh proclaimed: My "cat's taught me more about women, than anything my whole life" because his pet cat "comes to me when she wants to be fed," and "[s]he's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually [a] very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it."
On January 24, 2008, Limbaugh claimed that then-Sen. Hillary Clinton is "in the Northeast. She is surrounded by her good old, white female -- white female new castrati male base, while her husband [former President] Bill [Clinton] pays penance -- left to deal in South Carolina, while she's up with her people, the whites and the less-than-blacks." Later in the broadcast, referring to Clinton, Limbaugh asked: "How did that woman go from inevitable, to down-and-dirty, to the testicle lockbox, to her red-faced husband showing that even he, too, gets PMS?"
On January 10, 2006, Limbaugh suggested that some women "would love to be hired as eye candy."
On March 1, 2005, Limbaugh claimed that "[w]omen still live longer than men because their lives are easier."
- In October 2006, Rush Limbaugh accused actor Michael J. Fox, who has Parkinson's disease, of "exaggerating the effects of the disease" in a campaign advertisement for Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), who was then a Senate candidate. In the ad, Fox endorsed McCaskill for supporting embryonic stem cell research, which her opponent at the time, then-incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Talent, opposed. Noting that Fox is "moving all around and shaking" in the ad, Limbaugh declared: "And it's purely an act. This is the only time I have ever seen Michael J. Fox portray any of the symptoms of the disease he has." Limbaugh added that "this is really shameless of Michael J. Fox. Either he didn't take his medication or he's acting, one of the two."
Later in the broadcast, Limbaugh stated, "I will bigly, hugely admit that I was wrong, and I will apologize to Michael J. Fox if I am wrong in characterizing his behavior on this commercial as an act, especially since people are telling me they have seen him this way on other interviews and in other television appearances." However, Limbaugh then returned to criticizing Fox, stating that "Michael J. Fox is using his illness as a way to mislead voters into thinking that their vote for a single United States senator has a direct impact on stem cell research in Missouri. It doesn't, and it won't."
- On August 23, 2006, discussing the CBS reality TV program, Survivor, in which contestants were originally divided into competing "tribes" by ethnicity, Limbaugh stated that the contest was "not going to be fair if there's a lot of water events" and suggested that "blacks can't swim." Limbaugh stated that "our early money" is on "the Hispanic tribe" -- which he said could include "a Cuban," "a Nicaraguan," or "a Mexican or two" -- provided they don't "start fighting for supremacy amongst themselves."
Limbaugh added that Hispanics have "probably shown the most survival tactics," that they "have shown a remarkable ability to cross borders," and that they can "do it without water for a long time, they don't get apprehended, and they will do things other people won't do." When the Survivor producers decided to dissolve the show's racially segregated "tribes" after only two episodes, Limbaugh declared that "[t]here can only be one reason for this ... that is the white tribe had to be winning."
- On February 14, 2006, Limbaugh invented a racial component to explain Iraq war veteran Paul Hackett's departure from the Ohio Democratic Senate primary race. While reporting on Hackett's decision to withdraw from the race against then-Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Limbaugh asserted: "And don't forget, Sherrod Brown is black. There's a racial component here, too," adding that "the newspaper that I'm reading all this from is The New York Times, and they, of course, don't mention that." In fact, Brown is white -- a point on which Limbaugh was corrected later in the program.
- Following the disclosure of detainee abuse at Abu Ghraib, Limbaugh claimed in 2004 that the U.S. military personnel involved were just "having a good time," and that their actions served as an "emotional release." Limbaugh called the abuse "hazing," referred to it as "an out-of-control fraternity prank," and agreed with a caller that the abuse "was like a college fraternity prank."
- In 2003, Limbaugh made controversial comments about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, which led to Limbaugh's resignation as a commentator on ESPN. During the September 28, 2003, edition of ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, Limbaugh said that "[t]he media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well" and, therefore, that McNabb "got a lot of credit for the performance of this team [the Eagles] that he didn't deserve."
- According to a June 7, 2000, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) article, "[w]hen Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL) was in the U.S. Senate, the first black woman ever elected to that body, Limbaugh would play the 'Movin' On Up' theme song from TV's 'Jeffersons' when he mentioned her. Limbaugh sometimes still uses mock dialect -- substituting 'ax' for 'ask'-- when discussing black leaders." FAIR also reported that "[i]n 1992, on his now-defunct TV show, Limbaugh expressed his ire when Spike Lee urged that black schoolchildren get off from school to see his film Malcolm X: 'Spike, if you're going to do that, let's complete the education experience. You should tell them that they should loot the theater, and then blow it up on their way out.' "
- The late columnist Molly Ivins reported:
On his TV show, early in the Clinton administration, Limbaugh put up a picture of Socks, the White House cat, and asked, "Did you know there's a White House dog?" Then he put up a picture of Chelsea Clinton, who was 13 years old at the time and as far as I know had never done any harm to anyone.
When viewers objected, he claimed, in typical Limbaugh fashion, that the gag was an accident and that without his permission some technician had put up the picture of Chelsea -- which I found as disgusting as his original attempt at humor.
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(Gater 98.7) - The Heartbreaker Tour with Heart and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience kicked off on Monday night at Cruzan Amphitheater.
Gater 98.7's Andy Preston in the Palm Beaches was there and he says excellent doesn't even begin to describe it! AWESOME SHOW!!
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience set was all Zeppelin tracks, and they nailed everyone: Immigrant Song, Ramble On, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, Lemon Song, Houses of the Holy, Nobody's Fault But Mine, When the Levee Breaks, and Whole Lotta Love.
Heart's set was equally impressive. They rocked all the classics: Barracuda, What About Love, Magic Man, Dreamboat Annie, These Dreams, Alone, Crazy On You and more.
For the finale, Jason Bonham and his band joined Heart for more Zeppelin songs: Battle of Evermore, The Song Remains the Same, Rain Song, The Ocean, and Kashmir. They closed out an amazing night of classic rock with Stairway to Heaven, complete with a choir!
PHOTOS: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience at Cruzan Amphitheater
PHOTOS: Heart at Cruzan Amphitheater
PHOTOS: Heart/Jason Bonham's LZE On Stage Together
Andy had a chance to chat with Jason Bonham before he took the stage. Here's the video!
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Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other
documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy
makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers
and Cracker Jack.
If you're looking for an alternative to skating at
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exact. Touted as the World's Highest Ice Skating Rink, the 94th
floor of the John Hancock Center gives ice skaters a bird's-eye
view of the city and the lake.
At 20 feet by 45 feet, the rink is probably too small to
be your solo destination of the day, but paired with a trip to see
the view from the Hancock, it's a nice way for kids to burn off
energy while parents enjoy the great view. And because it's
synthetic ice, skaters stay warm and don't get wet.
The rink is scheduled to be open for skating from 9
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Blue Man Group performances are a celebration of human connection. Mixing art, music, comedy and state-of-the-art technology, the show encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child and see the world through a new perspective. Backed by a live rock band, the Blue Men unify the audience for the show's celebratory climax - an unforgettable, euphoric dance party.
Bud, Not
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in a suitcase lead him to adventures in Depression-era Michigan,
where he finds community among a group of jazz musicians and,
ultimately, an unexpected sense of home. Performances are
Jan. 12-Feb. 24, 2013.
This third installment continues the marriage of classic
literature to music. Students will be introduced to Blues concepts
along with other contemporary music. Playwright J. e Franklin
reconstructs timeless fables about morals and values that stimulate
critical thinking in a setting filled with music, fun, and
laughter. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and noon Monday-Friday from Oct.
29-June 14. Summer performances are June 24-Aug. 2.
Teenage DeShawn goes from making exceptional to poor grades in a
matter of months due to the violent death of his best friend and
the break-up of his family. Presented in collaboration with the
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The line features the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD).
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
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- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
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Demand for architectural design services continued to increase in September, according to the Architecture Billings Index survey conducted each month by the American Institute of Architects. At 54.3, the September score—up from 53.8 in August—shows a continued acceleration of billings and work for architecture firms. In each of the past four months, the score has come in slightly higher each time. (Scores above 50 indicate industry growth and below 50 indicate industry contraction.)
While billings are accelerating, project inquiries cooled off ever-so-slightly. At 58.6, the inquiries score is still quite high, but it is lower than the elevated score of 63.0 recorded in August. In fact, six of the nine months of 2013 have seen this score come in higher than 60.
But the story this month isn't merely that billings are chugging along and firms are getting more and more work. They're also working in a more efficient manner. The recession and slow recovery have forced firms to increase their productivity significantly. We've seen some evidence of this in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' job reports. While billings have been consistently increasing over the past year, job growth has been slow and inconsistent. September saw the architectural and engineering services sector of the economy add a seasonally adjusted 800 new jobs; August initially saw no added jobs, which was revised this month to be loss of 500 jobs. And for the past year, that sector has added a seasonally adjusted 26,800 jobs. That might seem substantial, but it represents an increase of only 2 percent. As AIA economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, says in the Institute's press release: "In addition to new approaches to business challenges, a very competitive marketplace, the utilization of new technologies, and a renewed focus on efficiency have architecture firms realizing all-time highs in workplace productivity, and these new efficiencies can greatly benefit clients from a project timeline and budget standpoint."
Doing more with less (or fewer) has become the motto du jour for every company over the past few years, and architecture firms are no exception.
National Highlights
Billings: At 54.3, up from August's 53.8, this is the fifth straight month above 50. Eight of the nine months of 2013 have come in above 50, as have 13 of the past 14 months.
Project Inquiries: At 58.6, this score is down from 63.0 in August.
Regional Highlights
Northeast: At 50.7, down from 53.0, this is the 13th straight month above 50.
Midwest: At 51.0, down from 51.7, this is the third straight month above 50. Six of the nine months of 2013 have come in above 50 for this region.
South: At 54.1, up from 52.8, this is the 15th straight month above 50.
West: At 60.6, up from 58.2, this is the 14th straight month above 50. Looking at the past data, this also appears to be the highest score for the West region in the history of the ABI.
Sector Highlights
Multifamily Residential: At 55.6, up from 54.6, this is the 17th straight month above 50. In fact, this sector has dipped below 50 only once in the past two years.
Commercial/Industrial: At 57.9, up from 55.5, this is the 12th straight month above 50, and the highest score for the sector since November 2007.
Institutional: At 50.4, down from 50.7, this is the 14th straight month above 50.
Mixed Practice: At 55.4, down from 57.9, this is the 13th straight month above 50.
Note: The national scores are new and independently kept each month, but the regional and sector scores are three month-averages.


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Saturday, March 27 2010 - 9/11 A/V Galleries
Deep Background
by Philip Giraldi
Even in World War II, the United States did not attempt to assassinate U.S. citizens who went over to the enemy, but that has now changed with President Obama's overseas contingency operations. On Feb. 3, Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair told the House Intelligence Committee that the United States government has developed procedures for killing American citizens abroad who are "involved" with groups threatening to carry out terrorist acts directed against other Americans. Three U.S. citizens have already been approved by the White House for summary execution as soon as actionable intelligence is developed to enable a pilotless drone's hellfire missiles to do the killing. One is Yemeni cleric Anwar al-Aulaqi; the second is American al-Qaeda member Adam Perlman, who goes under the name Adam Yahiye Gadahn; and the third is believed to be a Somali from Minnesota who has joined the al-Qaeda affiliate al-Shabab in the Horn of Africa. Anwar al-Aulaqi, linked in the media to the Christmas underwear bombing and with Major Malik Nadal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, has denied any involvement in either incident. Perlman, a propagandist for al-Qaeda, is in Waziristan. Killing these men would involve using military drones to attack targets in three countries with which the United States is not at war.
The Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantee a citizen due process and a public trial, as well as the right to confront his accuser. The Obama administration is arguing that these American turncoats do not have constitutional rights because they are not physically in the United States and are actively engaged in planning terrorist acts that the government has the right to disrupt by killing them preemptively. Blair has also explained that there are "defined policies and legal procedures," but as the criteria for inclusion on the kill list are secret, due process is likely limited to the ruminations of a senior bureaucrat and a government lawyer, neither of whom has a mandate to protect the rights of the suspect. Furthermore, Blair's use of the world "involved" suggests that the definition of terrorist activity might be somewhat elastic. The result is that secret information used to make a secret decision can very definitely get you killed in the Obama White House's Brave New World. It will also kill many of your friends and family, as the hellfire missiles are notorious for their infliction of collateral damage.
Killing dissident citizens without due process is not a unique practice. Libyans, Iranians, and Soviets all did it in the 1980s and 1990s. But it is unusual in a liberal democracy where there are restraints on depriving a citizen of his life. The odd thing is that no one who matters seems too disturbed. No congressional committee protested, the New York Times only ran a short discussion thread on its online opinion page, and the Washington Post relegated the story to page 3 without any follow-up.
__________________________________________Philip Giraldi, a former CIA Officer, is a fellow with the American Conservative Defense Alliance.
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November 13, 2012
Texas Tech's Dawn Ward is Women's Player of the Week
Texas Tech redshirt senior forward Dawn Ward has been named the Soccer News Net Women's College Player of the Week for the week ending November 11.
Ward scored both goals as the Red Raiders notched their first-ever NCAA tournament win, 2-0 over North Texas Friday night at the John Walker Soccer Complex. The multi-goal performance marked the third of Ward's career and the first since striking twice against Toledo last year.
After a scoreless first half that saw Texas Tech outshoot the Mean Green 9-6, Ward connected on her first goal of the evening in the 51st minute of action. The Midland, Texas native took a pass from freshman Janine Beckie inside the box and sent a header past North Texas goalkeeper Jackie Kerestine for the opening goal of the match.
"It was just a great goal," Stone said. "It got the crowd into it and took the pressure off of us a little it. I thought we really settled down after that first goal."
The score was the first given up by Kerestine in three games heading into Saturday's match.
Ward then struck again in the 59th minute to give the Red Raiders a 2-0 advantage off a long pass from freshman Hannah Devine across the penalty box. The assist was Devine's fourth of the season while Beckie earned her fifth of the year.
With the two scores Saturday night, Ward now has 24 career goals to move into a tie with current teammate Jessica Fuston for fourth all-time at Texas Tech. Meanwhile, she earned her sixth game-winner to gain sole possession of fifth all-time.
Soccer News Net Women's College Player of the Week
Week ending August 27: Anne Stuller, Colorado Buffaloes
Week ending September 2: Erin Yenney, Louisville Cardinals
Week ending September 9: Danielle Schulmann, UConn Huskies
Week ending September 16: Zakiya Bywaters, UCLA Bruins
Week ending September 23: Frances Silva, West Virginia Mountaineers
Week ending September 30: Daphne Corboz, Georgetown Hoyas
Week ending October 7: Christiane Cordero, East Carolina Pirates
Week ending October 14: Kyla Cross, Illinois State Redbirds
Week ending October 21: Julie Eckel, Tennessee Volunteers
Week ending October 28: Vanessa DiBernardo, Illinois Fighting Illini
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When Kevin and Kelly Lawson adopted their pit bull Kandie in 2009, the White City residents received a voucher for free training from Salt Lake County Animal Services.
"That gave us a way to get her out and about and socialize her because [the training] was something we might not have been able to afford at the time," Kelly Lawson said.
Today, Kandie is a therapy dog, comforting residents of a long-term care facility and a center for troubled youth.
The training voucher was provided by the Pit Crew program, which was established four years ago in an effort to reduce the euthanasia rate for pit bulls and similar breeds at the county shelter. Officials say the program has had great success, helping increase the survival rate for the shelter's bully-breed dogs from 58.9 percent in 2008 to 79.4 percent in 2012. The shelter boasts an 85.6 percent survival rate for pit bulls so far this year.
Along with discounted training, the Pit Crew a joint effort of the Best Friends Animal Society and the county provides free spaying and neutering services, arranges foster care and participates in adoption events.
The "crew" has only one paid worker coordinator Randee Lueker, who left a full-time job in the radio business for a 30-hour job with the county. Lueker and her predecessor, Kiera Packer, believe pit bulls are victims of negative press.
"It's harder to get them adopted out because of the misconceptions about them and the media hype," Lueker said.
Packer rattles off positive aspects of the pit bull pointing out the breed's role as Pete in the "Our Gang" film shorts, and touting the breed's loyalty and historic popularity. She says there are nine pit bulls, including two from the Pit Crew program, working as therapy dogs in Salt Lake County.
The dog's strength and loyalty, however, can be misused by bad owners.
"We don't have breed problems, we have irresponsible-owner problems," said Packer, now the shelter's volunteer coordinator.
The shelter workers are disgusted by reports of pit bulls being used as fighters.
"They've taken their loyalty and their strength and misused them," Packer said.
Melissa Lipani, new media coordinator for Best Friends Animal Society, rails against pit-bull stereotypes.
"The program is important because all dogs are individuals and, just like people, deserve to be treated as such," Lipani wrote in an email to The Tribune. "If we are to strive to be a no-kill community, all dogs need to have the opportunity to find loving and permanent homes. If we have one group of dogs that are not making it out of the shelter alive, we need to come up with a community approach to help those dogs."
The Lawsons are among those who provide loving and permanent homes for pit bulls. They have five: Kandie, Kismet, Kylie, Kanab and Kibbull, all adopted from the county shelter.
The third dog they adopted, Kismet, had health problems when they got her, and the Pit Crew program provided help with veterinary costs.
"They were there for us 100 percent," Kelly Lawson said.
The Pit Crew relies heavily on donations and volunteers to continue providing services.
In August, comedian Rebecca Corry brought her Stand Up For Pits program to Wise Guys Comedy Club in West Valley City as a fundraiser for the crew. Before the show, the Pit Crew held an adoption event outside the club.
When county residents adopt a bully-breed dog, the Pit Crew offers a support network to deal with potential problems such as aggressiveness with other dogs.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- The new Cincinnati streetcar project has been delayed again. Now the city is saying it won't be ready for riders until the spring of 2016.
City officials have touted the $110-million-plus project as a way to attract new businesses, visitors and residents to the revitalized downtown. Opponents, however, say it's a costly endeavor that will do little for the city.
The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/ZjAZRQ ) reports that the streetcar's schedule has been pushed back several times over the past three years. The latest timetable is outlined in construction bid documents recently issued by city hall.
Two ballot measures drafted by streetcar opponents slowed the process, even though Cincinnati voters rejected efforts to scuttle the project.
The 3.6-mile streetcar will run from the downtown riverfront to the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
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Oft-troubled wide receiver Titus Young got in trouble with the law again on Friday. He was arrested late that night after allegedly breaking into a home in San Clemente, Calif. He has been charged with burglary, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Friday's run-in follows a Sunday in which the former Lions wideout was arrested just after midnight on suspicion of driving under the influence. About 15 hours later, Young was arrested again after breaking into an impound lot and trying to steal his car back. He was charged with burglary.
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I know we should all be responsible for our own actions, But this is just really sad. If someone in Young's family or someone close to him doesn't help him out soon, I fear the story of Titus Young is going to get much worse before it gets better. Despite this quick series of arrests and his history as an awful teammate, I wouldn't say Young's NFL career is absolutely over. He is only 23 years old and clearly talented. If he can get on the straight and narrow, some desperate team might give him a chance to make the roster. But such a reality is years away.


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Advocates for sustainable design could find a lot to like in President Barack Obama's 2013 State of the Union address. Fans of design period may have cheered when President Obama mentioned 3-D printing as a new future for American manufacturing—but the President went further. "Let's cut in half the energy wasted by our homes and businesses over the next 20 years," the President said. To be sure, not everyone cheered; the eminent astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson took to Twitter to snark, "Times have changed: Kennedy: 'Let's go to the moon.' Obama: 'Lets repair our infrastructure.'" Still, as Think Progress notes, President Obama is making progress on his energy-efficiency pledges. For starters, he may issue an executive order to bolster the White House's energy-efficient building program, and his administration is on track to create 5 million clean-energy jobs.
With any luck, the next four years will see the Obama administration track progress toward its energy-efficiency goals and the many benefits that flow from cleaner buildings. In the meantime, the White House is applying its approach to building better infrastructure to the homes where we already live—the everyday infrastructure that affects us the most.
In early February, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)—acting in concert with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)—unveiled the Advancing Healthy Housing initiative, an interdepartmental effort to improve living conditions and home safety across America. The thinking behind Advancing Healthy Housing is of a piece with the Obama administration's approach to infrastructure: Making homes healthier can reduce the strain of injuries and illnesses on the healthcare system while also improving productivity across the labor force.
"It represents an important new vision to address the nation's health and economic challenges caused by preventable hazards," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, describing the "Advancing Healthy Housing: A Strategy for Action" initiative. "This plan, developed by the Healthy Homes workgroup… focuses the attention of many federal agencies on the public health impact of poor housing quality in the entire country."
Secretary Donovan unveiled the strategy during a panel session representing leaders from across the federal government. The panel, which met at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., included U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Regina Benjamin; EPA director Lisa Jackson; CEQ chair Nancy Sutley; DOE deputy secretary Daniel Poneman; Cancer Survivors Against Radon treasurer Marlene MacEwan; and HUD Office for Healthy Homes director Jon Gant. (Gant is pictured above at the lecturn; other speakers, from left: Donovan, Sutley, Benjamin, Poneman, Jackson, MacEwan.)
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Jackson said that Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. Americans spend about 70 percent of their time in a home. Often, the air indoors is more polluted than it is outdoors. "People think about the EPA, they think about the great outdoors," Jackson said. "They don't necessarily think about buildings and the great indoors. But like so much else, protecting people, which is our job—protecting human health and the environment—cannot happen if we don't think about the indoors."
Of particular concern is exposure to radon, a threat discussed by Jackson and MacEwan. An invisible contaminant, radon causes lung cancer. The fraction of mortal lung cancer cases caused by radon every year kills almost as many people as leukemia or lymphoma. The Advancing Healthy Housing initiative advances various federal efforts to eliminate radon exposure by coordinating these efforts through a consolidated campaign.
HUD Office of Healthy Homes deputy director Matthew Ammon introduced a second panel featuring members of the President's task force on environmental health risks and safety risks for children. The talk narrowed the focus of the discussion of healthy homes to environmental factors that affect early childhood development—another topic from President Obama's State of the Union.
The full presser is now available via YouTube; an executive summary is also available.
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I'm sure you've all heard the news, Alex Smith was traded to the Chiefs ensuring that Geno Smith would not be taken first overall.
This leaves us with at least one team in front of us desperately in need of a QB. Arizona. If they decide to pass on Geno and go with another need or possibly another QB prospect (Matt Barkley has been the rumored favorite), do we take him? Does he get past the Raiders, or Browns? Looking at the needs of those 2 teams, it would not be wise to draft another QB (Cleveland) or create a QB dilemma (Oakland). I see him landing in our laps and Buddy picking him.
I'm in support of this move. I for one, did not want Alex Smith or any of the available options. I am in favor of taking a risk and drafting Geno Smith, who I believe is the best available QB prospect in this draft hands down. In my opinion he distanced himself as the number one QB after the combine. Geno was able to make solid throws and performed well in each of the workouts.
When most argue Geno they say he disappeared against big competition. At times yes, it is obvious that he had his struggles against some of the better schools. However, it is important to note that the West Virginia defense was ranked amongst the worst defenses in the nation (if you watch any of their games, it was sickening how horrible they were). That said, Geno was still able to lead his offense to several games generating over 50 points. Another thing to note with Smith is his confidence and love for the game. Watching the games you can see the emotion in his face and body language. He is the kind of guy who will come in and work extremely hard to get things right.
Geno Smith on RGIII, Luck, and Russell Wilson:
"Those guys changed expectations for many quarterbacks, let alone rookies," Smith said. "Those guys stepped right in and were leaders, most [of them] from Day 1. And that's one thing I took from it. No matter what age difference, where you come from or what pick you are when you're taken for that role as a quarterback in the NFL, you have to lead by example. That's the thing all those guys did."
"I'm totally confident in my abilities. I'm not cocky or trying to say I'm this all-world player right now because I have many areas where I need to grow. But I do feel like I have a great, tremendous skill-set and that I have an opportunity to showcase that. And it's something I look forward to."
"They set the bar very high," Smith said. "I want to be one of those guys that steps in and does the same thing."
Let's look at his statistics and combine numbers.
Age: 22
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 218 lbs.
Arm Length: 32.5''
Hands: 9.25''
Combine Numbers:
40 Time: 4.59* (10 yard splite: 1.59)
Verticle Jump: 33.5''*
Broad Jump: 124''* (10 ft. 4 in.)
*Top Performer
Pro Day Performance
West Virginia Pro Day
Geno Smith, QB (Senior)
03/14/13 - 2013 West Virginia Pro Day: Thursday's pro day was attended by 28 of 32 NFL teams. The Eagles worked out Smith earlier in the week and ran him through an unrehearsed, full-scale passing workout that exceeded 80 throws. Bills general manager Buddy Nix was present as were high-ranking reps for the Chiefs (No. 1), Jaguars (No. 2), Raiders (No. 3), Browns (6) and Cardinals (7), among others. Any team interested in Smith will want to see more, and get him out of the overpracticed routine he owned at the team's indoor practice facility Thursday. If he can replicate his pro day performance in that next phase of the predraft gauntlet after a solid showing at the scouting combine, Smith solidifies a spot in the top half of the first round. - Jeff Reynolds, The Sports Xchange
03/14/13 - 2013 West Virginia Pro Day: West Virginia's campus was swimming with scouts Thursday. Quarterback Geno Smith and Tavon Austin were the star attractions. Smith showed a mastery of his 64-play scripted workout put together by his personal coach and former NFL quarterback Chris Weinke. He completed 60 of 64, with two drops by Stedman Bailey. Most impressive in the workout was his downfield touch and accuracy, zip on the move and balance throughout his compact release.
Smith's college playbook from the "Air Raid" system was mostly horizontal and crossing route dependent. Intermediate accuracy is his greatest strength. What evaluators need to see was whether Smith can throw on the move, maintain his balance and accuracy on rollouts and waggle design, and throw with zip while hitting targets at 25-plus yards and beyond. - Jeff Reynolds, The Sports Xchange
Source: BuffaloBills.com
West Virginia QB Geno Smith confirmed a pre-draft visit with the Bills at his Pro Day on Thursday.
Bills GM Buddy Nix said he and his scouting staff would be taking a long, hard look at all the quarterback prospects in this year's draft class. He assured that they would be sure to get up close and personal with them at the NFL Combine, at their pro day or at One Bills Drive on a pre-draft visit. Nix, assistant GM Doug Whaley and Pro Personnel Director Tom Gibbons did just that Thursday as they were in attendance at the West Virginia pro day to watch QB Geno Smith. Theyll also be meeting with him again in a weeks time.
That according to Smith himself.
I had a private workout on Monday that was with the Eagles that went well, said Smith following his workout. Ive got something coming up with the Bills on the 22nd. As of right now I would expect between 10 to 12 (pre-draft visits), maybe more.
Smith performed in front of a reported 29 NFL clubs Thursday on the Morgantown campus with several of his draft eligible college teammates.
I feel as though I did a pretty good job of just being accurate with my throws, said Smith. I was 62 for 65, but Ive got to improve. Ive got to be 100 percent perfect. Overall Ive had a fun time with this. Ive always gotten good responses and really good feedback. I guess well see where that goes on draft day.
Playing in an offense that had him operate exclusively from the shotgun, Smith was asked to work under center by NFL scouts and coaches and obliged.
They havent seen much of me under center, so its something that they all want to see, including myself, said Smith. I wanted to see how I would react to that. I just wanted to show that I was able to do a multitude of drops and hit a bunch of different route patterns in different areas of the field and be accurate and be able to move my feet and set up and kind of move around and do some things on the run. Just exhibit everything you would want to see from a quarterback on a pro day.
Despite superior arm strength the West Virginia signal caller has been criticized for his deep ball accuracy. Smith believes he dispelled that criticism in his on campus workout, but feels his game tape says it all.
The scouts and coaches dont need to see me throw. Theyve seen it on tape. All the throws that you want to see are there, he said. The main thing is to get in the classroom with them. They understand who I am as a person, my background, my character. Thats really what they care about and the production and how well you were able to lead your team and the turnover ratio and the stuff that truly matters on Sundays.
Bills GM Buddy Nix and his personnel staff have been tireless in their efforts to nail down every last detail of each top quarterbacks skill set and personality makeup.
There will be one or two quarterbacks in this group that will rise to the top, Nix said. I think theres enough talent for that to happen. The key is figuring out which one of those two that it is.
Nix has already attended Syracuses pro day to watch Ryan Nassib. On Friday hell be at the Arkansas pro day to watch prospect Tyler Wilson throw.
What it comes down to is each teams evaluation of each guy, said Nix. What theyre looking for. Weve got our grades that weve compiled and we know where they are right now.
Nix has said there are six or seven quarterback prospects in this years draft class with attractive qualities.
Weve just got to decide who will best fit what we want and where to take him, Nix said. Well try not to reach for guys. Well go with the integrity of the board.
College Statistics:
2012 Season Game Log
Awards and Honors
All-Big East Conference Second Team (2010)
All-Big East Conference First Team (2011)
4× Big East Offensive Player of the Week
2011 Orange Bowl Most Valuable Player
3× Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week
2× National Offensive Player of the Week (for week ending September 3, 2012; for week ending September 29, 2012)
- Confident; leader
- Strong work ethic
- Quick release
- Mobile; Threat to run when he has to.
- Intelligently mobile; chooses the right times to run.
- Accurate; hits tight windows.
- Arm Strength
- Doesn't turn the ball over.
- Inconsistent versus tough competition.
- Focus is spread offense.
- Footwork needs work in pocket.
- Stares down receivers
- Needs to work on throws on the run.
- Declined Senior Bowl invite.
(via NFL.com) BOTTOM LINE: Though Smith has had his ups and downs as a passer in West Virginia's prolific spread offense, NFL general managers appreciate his ultra-competitive nature, athleticism, arm strength and quick delivery. The Mountaineer turned down a Senior Bowl invitation after regressing in the second half of the season following a strong start. Smith's eye level and pocket movement can be great, but he reverted back to staring down his first read. During his sophomore season, Smith played in an offense where he frequently took snaps from center, so he might have a leg up compared to some other prospects in that regard.
(via ESPN Draft Insider):
Production: 2 (Above Average)
Height-Weight-Speed: 3 (Average)
Durability: 2 (Above Average)
Intangibles: 1 (Exceptional)
Mental Makeup: 3 (Average)
Accuracy: 3 (Average)
Release/Arm Strength: 2 (Above Average)
Pocket Mobility: 1 (Exceptional)
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Here are some helpful links dealing with Smith.
NFL.com Combine/Draft Profile
CBS Sports Profile
NFL Draft Scout
ESPN Draft Profile (requires insider subscription)
WVU Sports Profile
Strengths/Weaknesses Video
2012 Highlights
2012 Highlights (more)
2011 Highlights
2011 Orange Bowl Highlights (MVP Performance)
WVU vs. Baylor (2012)
"Wearing the Jersey" (interview reflecting on his career at WVU)
Made Mingo from LSU look silly.
Thats pretty
^Thanks to Tommy.
Feel free to add or PM me information regarding him. I'd like to keep this as his draft report.
Better be ready for some snow, Geno.
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If he is available at 8 than he's the pick IMO. Thing is I doubt he gets by Arizona so we will likely have to trade up for him
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I've been wanting to start this thread for weeks now but never got around to it. I'm right with ya on the Geno bandwagon.
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I have never in my life wanted a QB more than I want Geno Smith on the Bills. That's not me saying "he's the best evar!" but he's the best we've had a chance at getting in a long, long time.
Is he a "once in a generation" prospect ala RGIII and Andrew Luck? No, of course not, that's what makes them "once in a generation" talent. Geno Smith is still easily, for me, the best QB prospect in this draft, and would have gone in the top three QB's in even last years stacked class. But again, my opinion. And I want him in Buffalo BAD.
Excellent write-up as well!
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What was his hand measurement at the combine. They look huge in first pick.
EDIT Nevermind just saw that they are 9.25
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I have never in my life wanted a QB more than I want Geno Smith on the Bills. That's not me saying "he's the best evar!" but he's the best we've had a chance at getting in a long, long time.
Is he a "once in a generation" prospect ala RGIII and Andrew Luck? No, of course not, that's what makes them "once in a generation" talent. Geno Smith is still easily, for me, the best QB prospect in this draft, and would have gone in the top three QB's in even last years stacked class. But again, my opinion. And I want him in Buffalo BAD.
Excellent write-up as well!
Thanks man! I'm with you. I'm only 21 years old so I've never seen a QB in Buffalo that has been successful (consistently - Bledsoe had 1 decent year). I'm sick of losing and signing average FA QBs. It's time to take a risk and draft "your" guy. Like you said, Geno might not be the "once in a generation" player but he's the best QB available and he'll likely be there for us. Not only does the team need him, the city and fans need him. We haven't gone into a season with much hope in our QB. I think Geno will excite the fans and give us the best chance to win.
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If he is there at 8 yes take him but do not move up to take him the bills cant afford to make that move and run the risk of him not turning out the way they want him to. I dont think arizona will go for him just because you can put Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers on that team and they will get destroyed. the oline is terrible and thats part of the reason why that team did so poorly they gave their qb 0 time to throw the ball. I think Fisher is their selection at 7 if available.
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If he is there at 8 yes take him
but do not move up to take him the bills cant afford to make that move and run the risk of him not turning out the way they want him to
. I dont think arizona will go for him just because you can put Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers on that team and they will get destroyed. the oline is terrible and thats part of the reason why that team did so poorly they gave their qb 0 time to throw the ball. I think Fisher is their selection at 7 if available.
if you think that a QB is your guy, do what you have to to get him. it is well worth the risk IMO.
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I dont think we'll have to trade up far to get him if we feel the need to. I think he'll be there at 8 anyways.
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I am all aboard too for him. I thought this weeks ago that even before the trade KC might feel like OT is a much bigger need and use the 2nd rd pick for a QB. I agree that most of you Arizona needs an OT big time and I dont know what value will be there for them in rd 2 so Eric Fisher could be a prime canidate at 7. Cleveland and Oakland are wildcards that some have mentioned and they will both be interesting to see how their situation works it self out. Oakland has been rumored to wanting Palmer to take a pay cut but they also have Terrell Pyror so I dont see them making a QB play. Cleveland has been rumored to wanting to trade one of or both Weeden and McCoy but really who in there right mind is going to give up a pick for them other than to be a back up. Cleveland scares me more than Oakland just because of the new coaching staff there, but I think they will give Weeden another go around.
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Sign me up.
He may be considered a pocket passer, but he can use his feet to move around the pocket ... in this gif, he turns a sack in to a 4-5 yard gain, reminds me of a Big Ben type. Not overly fast or quick but can make plays with his feet and is always looking down field.
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I am starting to think that Geno won't be there at 8. The Cardinals are as desperate as we are for a good QB. I don't think they will grade a lineman over a QB. I would be fine with trading up to get him. swap a few later picks and jump ahead of the Cards.
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If he is available at 8 than he's the pick IMO. Thing is I doubt he gets by Arizona so we will likely have to trade up for him
It wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong about a draft selection and it sure as heck won't be the last however..I'd be SHOCKED if he makes it past Oakland.
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I just dont see the raiders pulling the trigger on him at 3. IN the past they whiffed on Russell at 1 overall, then they traded a 1st (2012) and 2nd (2013) on Carson Palmer, they used a 3rd (2012) on Terrelle Pryor. If they use another high draft pick on a qb i would be shocked but then againt its the raiders. They have so many holes i see this as a trade partner with a team willing to jump ahead of philly and detroit to land milliner.
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Geno is our Savior.
I have never been so sure of anything (football related). We need to get him, yes he could fall to 8 but he also could not. If he is still around at 5 i think we trade with Detroit to jump Cle and Arizona. Not sure what it would cost, maybe next years 2nd and this years 3/4? Not a bad price for a guy who could lead us out of a decade of losing and into a decade of winning.
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