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The Sunday Times yesterday carried an interview with the historian Richard Overy, whose book on the Thirties (The Morbid Age) suggests parallels with our own fractious era. I was particularly struck by this paragraph:
Overy left the Labour party in 1997, when Blair was elected prime minister, and now describes himself as a nonaligned member of the (nonexistent) sceptical party. His central political position — which is not really right or left — is that we need to resist the overweening claims of the state. "We are rapidly moving towards a society that is dominated by people in uniform. The state's claims are increasingly absolute. That's happened in a very, very brief period of time. We are in danger of creating a worse situation than the one we are fearful about."
A brief period of time. That's not something we hear very much. The usual language for the coming of the surveillance state - which most now recognise, and which some still welcome, though opposition is steadily increasing - is gradualist. The erosion of liberty. The salami-slicing of freedoms. A frog placed in lukewarm water that is slowly brought to the boil (Shami Chakrabarti's favourite metaphor). Function creep. Sleepwalking into a dystopian future of total state oversight. And so forth.
But it's not really that slow and gradual, if you think about it. While many of the developments - ID registers, the DNA database, the placement of CCTV cameras - have indeed been on the horizon for quite a long time, the total surveillance state that is now almost upon us began to be constructed not much more than a decade ago. And a decade, in the grand sweep of history, is a very short period, however long a week may seem to be in politics. Without making invidious comparisons, it's a similar span of time that saw the transformation of Germany from a humane liberal democracy, in which the Jewish population was among the best integrated in Europe, to a totalitarian state, wedded to a crazy racialist ideology, that was building gas chambers for the untermenschen.
In his book about the Nazis, The Third Reich, Michael Burleigh prayed in aid a similar gruadualist metaphor, that of a bridge being steadily rebuilt bolt by bolt and girder by girder, until not one piece of the original remained. Doubtless that was how it seemed to people at the time, but with hindsight the rapidity is amazing.
Of course, there are some major differences between Nazi Germany and New Labour Britain. Not least, the transformation of Germany was accompanied by a powerful and all-pervasive rhetoric of change. The erosion, sorry demolition, of civil liberties in modern Britain has been disguised with lulling talk of "preserving our way of life" and "protecting our shared values". Thus far-reaching increases in police and civil service powers, the construction of all-knowing databases, the bureaucratisation and formalisation of normal life - expressed in the spread of "health and safety" culture and endless, unnecessary demands for ID - are spun as small-scale compromises and as the inevitable ramifications of modern life.
Our politicians talk of change, even transformation, but as something that ought to happen ("We need a change") or as something that is happening to our society whether we want it to or not ("In this rapidly changing, interconnected world..."). Most of the time they offer their plans as antidotes to change, coping mechanisms, necessary accommodations, devices for mitigating the most disruptive aspects of the changes that cannot be avoided. What they don't tend to admit is that their policies are the change. Terrorists, binge-drinking teenagers, paedophiles, "increasingly sophisticated" international criminals, those are the true change-makers, we are told. They are the reason why you can be arrested for writing down the number of a police car (as nearly happened to Peter Hitchens the other day) or interrogated by overweening customs officials when entering your own country (like Robert Crampton) or CRB-checked by your own child's school (like Suzanne Moore).
A misprint in Andrew Marr's History of Modern Britain quotes the privacy commissioner, Richard Thomas, as saying that 21st century Britain "had becoming a surveillance society". That's a very accurate summation.


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After the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in December 1941 and the fall of Manila (Jan. 2, 1942), the defending Americans and Filipinos withdrew to Bataan, defeating Japanese efforts to split the forces of U.S. General Douglas MacArthur. His troops fought a fierce delaying action until April 9, 1942, and remnants, led by Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright, escaped to Corregidor Island, where they surrendered about a month later. (See also Bataan Death March.) On Jan. 9, 1945, U.S. forces under MacArthur sealed off the Bataan Peninsula. Landings were then made at Mariveles Harbor in the south and on Corregidor Island, thus securing Manila Bay for the U.S. Navy.
The major city on the peninsula is Balanga. Subic Bay in the north is the site of U.S. and Philippine naval bases. There are shipyards at Mariveles. Because of the proximity of Manila, none of Bataan's five ports is open to overseas shipping. The towns of Orani, Samal, Abucay, Orion, and Limay are located along the eastern coastal plain, the principal agricultural (rice, corn [maize], sugarcane) district. Morong and Bagac are on the western coast. Hermosa in the north is the site of Roosevelt National Park (1933), a 3,296-acre (1,334-hectare) area with hot springs and a game refuge. The Bataan National Park (1945), on Manila Bay, is largely a World War II commemorative area of 77,593 acres (31,402 hectares). Area 530 square miles (1,370 square km). Pop. (1990 est.2000) 467557,078659.


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The Fiesta offers a host of connectivity and tech features that aren't typically available in this budget-priced small-car class. Its 40-mpg EPA highway rating is very impressive, while the 6-speed PowerShift transmission is one of the most advanced automatics in any small car. Other features, including push-button start, aren't typically offered in its price class, while a wide range of potential customization and appearance options appeal to younger shoppers who want to express an individual style. Finally, the 197-hp Fiesta ST offers speed and agility unparalleled in this class.
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Since it came along six years ago, the Ford Fiesta has established a distinct identity, expressive and fun to drive, nimble and tight, and that's not something you can say about many subcompact cars. It comes as a sedan or a more spirited five-door hatchback.
The base engine is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder making 120 horsepower. It isn't exactly quick but it's peppy enough. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, which we prefer, or the 6-speed PowerShift automatic, a twin-clutch design that can't hold a candle to the VW/Audi transmission.
The big engineering news is the tiny 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine (manual transmission), making 123 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. It's more fun than the four-cylinder to drive with spirit; keep the revs up and you'll be a fan. We did this and got more than 40 mpg on a 350-mile test.
Even more spirit is found in the Fiesta ST, a hot hatch, a pocket rocket with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged four, making 197 horsepower and 214 pound-feet of torque (in overboost mode). It uses a 6-speed manual gearbox, and features upgraded brakes, suspension, steering and tires. Fiesta ST is ready for a track day, something you can't say about many subcompacts. Its competition there might be Mini Cooper S, Hyundai Veloster Turbo, or the larger Volkswagen GTI.
For 2016, there's a new interface, Sync 3 replacing MyFord Touch for audio, connectivity, and navigation on a touchscreen or with by voice command. Otherwise, there are no significant changes.
The 2016 Fiesta gets four stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in rollover and frontal crash tests, with no side test or overall results yet. The 2015 Fiesta, identical to the 2016 model, got only two stars in the side-impact test and four stars overall. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives Fiesta its top Good results in large frontal, rear, side, and roof-strength tests. But in the small frontal offset test, like hitting a telephone pole, it achieves just a Marginal rating.
The 2016 Ford Fiesta comes in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback versions.
Fiesta S ($14,580) is the stripper, with steel wheels with hubcaps and roll-up windows, but it does have air conditioning. (All prices are MSRP and do not include destination charge.) Fiesta SE ($15,810) has better cloth interior.
Fiesta Titanium ($18,530) is the loaded one, with a rearview camera and better Sony audio. Fiesta SFE uses the new three-cylinder 1.0-liter engine. The hot Fiesta ST ($21,460) only comes as a five-door.
The hatchback is a crisp flowing wedge, and looks way better than the sedan. The wide-mouthed Ford grille makes it look macho. The rear pillar nips and tucks, as the taillights climb to the pillars.
If you don't want anyone to look at you twice, get the sedan that looks tall and narrow. If you want them to stare get the ST, a hot hatch with a low stance, black honeycomb grille and big air dam, and wheels that mean business.
The first impression of the cabin makes the Fiesta look like a more expensive car, with quality fabric seats and coordinated colors and soft textures, as well as the 6.5-inch touchscreen of Sync 3. But after a while the standard seats feel unsupportive and a little flat, the back seat doesn't fold flat, and there's engine noise in the cabin.
So you climb into an ST, with available Recaro seats and Sound Symposer, piping the engine's intake noise into the cabin, to create a sporty tone.
The Fiesta weighs 2600 pounds so it's not quick, but acceleration is okay in the base 1.6-liter with the good five-speed manual transmission, and revs up. Zero to 60 in about 10 seconds. Meanwhile the 6-speed PowerShift automatic is a dual clutch that doesn't do the job. It's lazy on downshifts and clunky on upshifts.
The Fiesta reminds us of the original Mazda Miata, in that the driving dynamics are so good you think it's faster than it really is. What the Fiesta is mostly all about is handling, with excellent steering and suspension tuning. The electric power steering system feeds back the feel of the road precisely, and makes the car responsive and nimble, while being secure for the freeway. The steering has Pull-Drift Compensation to help keep the vehicle going straight on crowned roads or in heavy crosswinds.
The ride finds some suspension flaws, however. The Fiesta can hop on rough surfaces, and it takes a nosedive under quick braking.
The one-liter three-cylinder engine is quicker and more efficient than the base four-cylinder. The tiny turbo has a distinctive exhaust note, a little howl that grows to a thrumming sound as revs increase. You have to shift a lot to run with the fast cars on the highway, as the torque is at a fairly high range, but the very fact that you can run with the fast cars is impressive and praiseworthy.
If you want to run with the really fast cars, there is the Fiesta ST. It's for supercar dreamers with standard salaries. The suspension is lower and stiffer, the steering ratio quicker, brakes better, tires grippier, and there's electronic torque vectoring to keep the maximum 214 foot-pounds of torque at the front wheels under reasonable control. But even at a low 1400 rpm, the engine makes 148 lb-ft, so casual acceleration is good too.
If it's a subcompact five-door you need, it's hard to think of a reason not to buy the Fiesta, in each of its guises: base, fun and eco, or hot rod, each one expressive and nimble. Wait, we just thought of a reason. The automatic transmission sucks.
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Hi little Liza! Happy Pet of the Day to you, sweetheart!
What a darling little hammie girl you are, Liza...my cup of tea, for sure! What an utterly precious pic that is of you sitting in your pretty china cup! (Hope you got a nibble of those yummy cookies after the photo shoot!) In fact all of your pics are exquisite!!!
Your mommy was given such a cherished gift of love in you, Liza, and I'm not surprised to hear how handily you won over the hearts of each and every member of your family! Nothing beats being loved for just being you, tricks or no tricks, and that is exactly what you are...loved unconditionally!
What a beautiful best furry friend your family has in you, Liza, and how lucky are we, having a Pet of the Day honoree as special, as deserving, as you!
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So Apple will be releasing a firmware update that allows it to say 4G. That was the original thought I had
I do agree, it isn't true 4G, but for marketing purposes if a company does technically fall under all requirements, they will take all steps to allow them to succeed.
Everything is 3.xG the 4G standard hasn't been implemented yet its just a marketing scheme that if one carrier does it they all have to to do it to compete even though they are all lieing through their teeth. check out this article to clarify what everything actually is. 4G - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It would be nice if they simply put a "+" instead of always showing 3G. I'd like to know when I am getting the better speeds.
false advertisement smh att does it again
Well since the 4G qualifications have been change by a bunch of idiots, it is 4G
The "4G standard" does not exist.
The ITU standard IMT-2000 defines characteristics of what most people think of as 3G, although 3G and 2.5G, 3.5G, etc. are not terms that are defined by any formal standards body. They are common language terms. As an example EDGE meets these characteristics but is generally not referred to as 3G as it does not meet the common use of the term.
The ITU standard IMT-Advanced defines characteristics not yet matched by current mobile technology. When companies (starting with Sprint in the US) began using the term 4G to refer to their current offerings, the ITU basically released a press release saying the standard is called IMT-Advanced, and any use of the undefined term "4G" was done at the discretion of providers to refer to things faster than their original IMT-2000 offerings (which remember, includes EDGE).
So I say there is no such thing as 4G standard as it is not ever going to be standardized.
The standard is called IMT-Advanced.
The term "high speed Internet" is more of a standard than the term 4G as there are actual limits on it's use in advertising here in the US.
4G is a meaningless marketing term. Pass it on.
People need to put one thing in their minds, 4G does not exist yet. The original (and in my mind the only) definition of 4G was set to be LTE-Advanced (Which reaches 1 gbps and has been demonstrated recently by Ericsson) and some form of Wimax.
The fact that companies can call HSPA+ and LTE is a stupid technicality which exists because stupid companies are too greedy (Surprise, Surprise) and the ITU probably crumbled under their lobbyists.
Fact is IMT-Advanced = Real 4G and nothing else. Don't take my word from it, just look it up yourselves.
Isn't T-Mobile's entire "Nations largest 4G Network" built on the HSPA+ standard?!
Besides, I don't give a crap really, as long as I'm getting faster speeds! Lol
3G and 4G are in the same situation. They are both mobile standards and basically refer to the order they came. The "G" stands for generation, so 4G means the 4th generation of mobile network technology.
4G has as some of its goals to allow for 1gbps speeds (100 mb at high speed movement) and much lower latency. As most transitions, initially you will find that 4G, as the new kid on the block, will be much less accessible and will not have as much coverage area compared to 3G but eventually this is a problem that goes away.
Hope that helps.
If other companies can call what they have 4G then in all fairness so can AT&T. Is it right? No...but is it fair to consumers? I think so. As far as the typical consumer is concerned if its twice as fast then it's 4G. They don't care if it's HSPA+ or LTE. It's twice as fast, what it's called is meaningless. When and if a true 4G ever comes about then name it something else and watch everyone flock to their provider for the new and faster phone. I for one prefer this because it's available almost everywhere immediately.


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LISTEN: Afrojack previews new tunes from new release
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It was only a matter of time before we heard some more new Afrojack music. In anticipation of next week's release of It's A Matter Of..., Nick has shared some of the new tunes fans can expect to hear on the upcoming release.
"Its A Matter Of..." coming out next week! Here are the tracks;— Nick van de Wall (@djafrojack) June 4, 2013
Listen below, and check out what Afrojack had to say about each track:
"Taking it back to the old school with the bleeps, worked in some space in the break, its gonna be a fun summer!"
"A lil harder and darker, listen on big speakers or headphones!"
"Been playing it for some time now, a lil' harder then normal."
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Paul McCartney surprised more than 400 students in New York City back in October to play music and answer questions at a special iHeartRadio performance and Q&A, and now iHeartRadio is thrilled to bring you an exclusive video from that performance on demand!
Sir Paul took the stage at the Tony Bennett Concert Hall at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, a New York City public arts high school in Astoria, Queens, and treated the audience to a mix of Beatles and Wings classics, including "Eight Days A Week," "Jet," "Blackbird" and "Hey Jude" as well as music from his latest album, NEW. He also performed three new songs during the hour-and-fifteen-minute-long event, including the new album's lead song, "Save Us, "Everybody Out There," and the title track, "New," which he dedicated to his wife, Nancy, who was in the audience.
Watch Paul's performance of "Save Us" below.
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The Department employs over 350 EMTs and Paramedics who respond to an average of 300 emergencies per day and more than 116,000 per year, making Boston EMS one of the busiest services in the country. The men and women of Boston EMS are highly skilled and specially trained to provide state-of-the-art pre-hospital emergency medical care. Under the leadership of the Medical Director, Boston EMS leverages the latest advances in both medicine and technology in order to provide the residents and visitors of Boston with the best pre-hospital medical care. During peak times, Boston EMS operates 19 Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances and 5 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances from stations strategically located throughout the City.
While Boston EMS' primary mission is to respond to 9-1-1 calls for medical emergencies, this represents only a single component of our service. As a bureau of the Boston Public Health Commission, Boston EMS bridges the gap between public health and public safety and plays an important role in the medical aspects of the City's emergency preparedness efforts. The Department works closely with our public safety, healthcare, and private sector partners to plan for mass casualty incidents and medical surge, ensuring that the people of Boston can count on a well planned, coordinated response in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
In addition to preparing the City for large-scale emergencies, Boston EMS also delivers enriching community programming designed to strengthen the health and well-being of the City's residents. Through our Community Initiatives Division, Boston EMS operates several programs designed to educate the community about EMS response and local public health issues. Boston EMS is a committed partner of the community and is dedicated to improving and protecting the lives of Boston visitors and residents.
Learn more about the department by viewing Boston EMS' Vital Statistics and accompanying definitions sheet.
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What's your favorite Nat "King" Cole song?
"Unforgettable"? "Mona Lisa"? "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer"?
Whether your favorite is one of those or another Cole hit, chances are, Sheldon Craig is going to sing it.
Craig is a Las Vegas entertainer who will perform a tribute concert to Nat "King" Cole on Saturday at Historic Everett Theatre.
Cole was the great jazz pianist and singer, known for his smooth baritone. He died of lung cancer in 1965, but his daughter, singer Natalie Cole, has contributed to his continued popularity with "Unforgettable," her tribute to her father.
Craig has a lengthy performance resume from touring with Broadway shows such as "Dreamgirls," playing Las Vegas, and headlining in nightclub shows in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Craig has also been a guest soloist with the Seattle Symphony, the Houston Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Tacoma Symphony and the Long Beach Philharmonic, according to his biography.
The audience will be in store for a personal concert experience as Craig enjoys performing cabaret and has done so in Los Angeles at the M-Bar, The Barre on Vermont and the Cinegrille at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, according to his biography.
The Purple Phoenix Orchestra will play for Craig's performance.
"The Unforgettable Nat King Cole" starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett.
General admission is $18.50 and $13.50 for seniors and military. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.etix.com.
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Act in Doctrine
by David A. Bednar
Product Description
The Deseret Bookshelf version is enhanced with video.
What do we do with the truths we know?
Knowledge is important — but it is only part of the equation in our spiritual development. Our happiness in mortality and our progress throughout eternity depend on our learning to "act in doctrine," to live as we know we should live.
In Act in Doctrine, Elder David A. Bednar shares key insights to help close the gap between what we know and how we act. "The essential first step in reducing the disparity between gospel knowledge and righteous behavior is learning about and emulating the character of Christ," he writes.
As we turn from self to to the Savior, we become better able to understand respond to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Obedience becomes "the sweet fruit of honoring covenant responsibilities — not merely a chore or an option to be performed based upon circumstances or convenience." This is a stirring invitation to all of us to learn, ponder, and Act in Doctrine.
- Chapter One - Acting in Doctrine and the Character of Christ
- Chapter Two - Acting in Doctrine and Moral Agency
- Chapter Three - Acting in Doctrine and Conversion unto the Lord
- Chapter Four - Acting in Doctrine and the Role of a Teacher
- Read
- Features extra-wide margins for recording thoughts and invites readers to ask, ponder, and then apply what they are learning.
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- Links throughout the book lead to teaching moments on the DVD, which includes a Q&A session and an exclusive interview with Elder and Sister Bednar.
- Interact
- Available as an enhanced ebook with embedded video content (features on our free Deseret Bookshelf app), and as a standard ebook on other e-readers.
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By NANCY, Submitted on 2015-02-25
This book can be life changing! Elder Bednar explains in clear terms the difference between testimony and conversion (there is a difference!), and he often refers to the Savior's life as a completely unselfish life concerned only with doing the Father's will and serving others, even while under the most extreme trials. He calls this turning outward, not inward. He explains that the natural man turns inward (is selfish), but we covenant to represent Jesus Christ at baptism, and thus we must learn to turn outward in all circumstances as well. Elder Bednar is careful to point out that we can only do this through the enabling power of Jesus Christ, and it happens slowly, line upon line, precept upon precept as the scriptures describe. The DVD that is included with the book was just wonderful. It is an hour long question and answer session with Elder Bednar on these and other topics. He includes many tips on how to become a better teacher as well. I highly recommend studying this wonderful volume written by a special witness for Christ.
By Alisa, Submitted on 2015-02-25
I felt like I really grew spiritually as I read this book -- it has caused me to look at different areas of my life and look for ways to ACT! It is good to know something; great to understand it; but it is a completely different level of spirituality to ACT and have experiences which will bring us closer to Christ! Chapter 4 of this book has great advice on how to teach the gospel! This is great timing for me because the whole curriculum for the youth changed in 2013 -- and went to the format of discussion and inviting them to act... which is exactly what Elder Bednar teaches in Chapter 4!
By Jess, Submitted on 2015-02-25
After having read and STUDIED (note the emphasis) Act in Doctrine, then transitioned into other recently published books about conversion, this is by far-and-away the BEST book on conversion. It directs your attention on the Savior and the ways to become like him. It's not a long book so as to invite you to study and ponder. there are great areas for taking notes as well as provoking questions to help you in your study.
I'm a teacher and this book surely helped me see my role in helping others. The DVD resource became a treasure trove of moments of masterful Teaching.
After reading this book accompanied by the DVD, I truly felt empowered. My gospel study has been forever changed. I'm now considering how I can come to Christ through what I learn. Now my studies focus on those doctrines and principles that help me become AT-ONE with my Father in Heaven. Truly Remarkable!!!
By linda, Submitted on 2015-02-25
This book reads like the second in a series after "Increase In Learning" which is now apart of my daily gospel study. It is an exciting time to be a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints with works like this lifting us. David A. Bednar has crystalized the essentials we must aspire to in gaining competency as members of the Lord's church. The ebook format reinforces concepts he teaches. Chapter four on teaching will become the new standard of the church. Gratitude is what you will feel after reading this book.
By Alyson, Submitted on 2015-02-25
A must have book for any auxiliary or quorum presidency. Members need to be taught the principles found in this book.
By Shauna, Submitted on 2015-02-25
Elder David A. Bednar is a masterful teacher!
In this newest book he teaches how we can become more Christlike and how agency really works.
He also sets the pattern for effective teaching not only as teachers in church but as parents and even friendships.
The enclosed DVD has Elder Bednar answering questions about his book.
This book is definitely a MUST read!
By DeAnn, Submitted on 2015-02-25
I know I'm suppose to watch the video along with the book but last night I popped in the video to listen to while I did other things. It was amazing. I felt like I was being taught how to be taught. Along with the book this really is helping me know how to make changes in my life with the doctrines of the Gospel and the atonement.


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Long Beach's Achilles' heel has been rebounding and it was bound to spell bad news for the 49ers at some point. It did in a big way Thursday when they were routed at Hawaii 94-73 after being down 53-20 at halftime.
For the game, Long Beach was outrebounded by an almost unbelievable 46-21 count. Forward Tony Freeland had seven rebounds for the 49ers and post Dan Jennings had five. No other player even had as many as three.
Now Long Beach (13-9, 9-2) is just 1 1/2 games ahead of Hawaii in the Big West going into today's game against Cal State Northridge.
The first time Long Beach and Northridge met this season was Jan. 9 at Walter Pyramid. The 49ers prevailed 78-69 in a hard-fought game, but the Matadors outrebounded them 38-32 overall, including a whopping 19-8 margin on the offensive boards. That's one reason Northridge was in the game as long as it was. The 49ers held only a four-point lead with four minutes left.
Northridge (13-11, 4-8) may not be in the upper echelon of the league, but it is fully capable of beating the better teams. On Thursday, the Matadors overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat Irvine 70-61 at the Matadome.
- Robert Morales
Men's volleyball
Taylor Crabb had 20 kills to lead No. 3 Long Beach State to a 25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22 victory over No. 8 USC in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation match in the Pyramid.
The 49ers improved to 9-4 overall and 7-3 in the MPSF while snapping an 8-match losing streak to the Trojans. USC fell to 2-5 overall and in the MPSF while losing its fourth straight match, its longest losing skid in a season since 2008.
Long Beach State hit .370 to USC's .271.
Crabb, who hit .341, added 6 digs and 4 blocks. LBSU teammate Jeff Ornee had 9 kills and 5 blocks.
The 49er softball team opened up the 2013 season with a split decision on Friday as it defeated Wright State 7-4, but lost to No. 17 Texas A&M 8-0 on day one of the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament, hosted by UCLA.


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How can a genealogist confirm that a relative served in the
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If you suspect your ancestor served in the American Revolution,
you must first determine the possible town (or state) from which
he may have served. If a Revolutionary War record exists for your
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early Americans?
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when federally mandated passenger lists of arriving ships begin?
Passenger lists as we know them today were a result of the Act of
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foreign ports. These records often provide the name of the
immigrant, age, country of origin, and ship name.
Passenger records prior to 1819 rarely survived, and failed to
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freeman records or town meeting minutes, provide an approximate
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In addition to the Great Migration series mentioned above, some
popular published immigration resources (and alterative resources)
What substitute sources can help with missing censuses and
those head-of-household-only pre-1850 census records?
Several record collections can be used to identify members of a
family. Commonly, researchers in New England use vital record
collections in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New
Hampshire, and Rhode Island to identify the children of a
particular mother and father.
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York, Mid-Atlantic and Southern states, probate records, land
deeds, court records, pension files, and city directories may
provide more specific information about a family dynamic. For
example, a probated will may identify the name of the deceased's
spouse, children, and (sometimes) grandchildren.
To locate these alterative records, you could examine the probate
and deed record collections available (browseable only) at FamilySearch.org (go
here and filter by state), or the American Revolutionary War
and the War of 1812 pension records at Fold3. Also try
Ancestry.com's US City Directories, 1821-1989 database.
Thanks again to Lindsay Fulton and NEHGS for providing these tips! Need more guidance for researching Colonial-era ancestors?
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Jose Gnecco's release removes a major obstacle to peace talks between the largest paramilitary organisation, AUC, and the government.
A Colombian paramilitary leader has said he was responsible for the kidnapping and apologised.
Talks aimed at demobilising the AUC's fighters are due to begin on Thursday.
"I want to thank God for returning alive. I want to thank the president, the government, the peace commissioner, the military and all those who contributed to my release," a sobbing Mr Gnecco told reporters after he was set free.
Call for probe
A delegate of the Organisation of American States had warned that the kidnapping could affect the outcome of the already shaky peace process.
Paramilitary leader Rodrigo Tovar Pupo - alias Jorge 40 - was barred from negotiations after the authorities accused him of involvement in the abduction. But the government has said he is now free to attend the talks.
In a statement to local media Mr Tovar apologised for the kidnapping, but urged authorities to investigate Mr Gnecco's financial dealings.
Another leader, Hernan Giraldo Serna, was also accused of involvement in the kidnap.
The kidnap incensed President Alvaro Uribe, who barred both leaders from peace talks and accused paramilitaries of abusing concessions agreed as a basis for peace negotiations.
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Mr Gnecco was kidnapped on Sunday along with seven family members and his chauffeur on a highway along the Caribbean coast.
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The peace talks aim to demobilise the group's 13,000 or so fighters by 2006.
The United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia - known by the Spanish acronym AUC - was set up 22 years ago to fight left-wing rebels.
Renegade sections of Colombia's armed forces have been known to collude with the AUC, which is accused of some of Colombia's worst human rights atrocities and is mostly funded through drug trafficking.
About 3,500 people are killed each year in Colombia's civil war, now four decades old, and thousands are kidnapped for ransom, mostly by left-wing rebels.


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Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee apologized to Tiger Woods on Tuesday after insinuating the world's No. 1 player cheated during his five-win season.
Chamblee saved Woods for last in his report card of 14 players in a column posted last week on Golf.com. He told of getting caught cheating on a math test in the fourth grade, and how the teacher crossed a line through his "100" and gave him an "F."
Chamblee followed that anecdote by writing, "I remember when we only talked about Tiger's golf. I miss those days. He won five times and contended in majors and won the Vardon Trophy and ... how shall we say this ... was a little cavalier with the rules." He then gave Woods a "100" with a line through it, followed by the "F."
The 51-year-old Chamblee apologized in a series of posts on his Twitter account on Tuesday night.
"My intention was to note Tiger's rules infractions this year, but comparing that to cheating in grade school went too far," he wrote.
Mark Steinberg of Excel Sports Management, the agent for Woods, was so incensed by Chamblee's column that he released a statement to ESPN.com that accused the analyst of a desperate attempt to garner attention. In an interview with ESPN.com, Steinberg said he would "have to give some thought to legal action."
Steinberg did not reply to an email from The Associated Press.
No other golfer evokes such a mixture of praise and criticism than Woods, the main attraction of any sport for nearly 20 years. Chamblee's column struck a nerve with many, however, because of the implication that three rules violations and a penalty drop involving Woods amounted to cheating -- the strongest accusation possible in golf.
"What brought me here was the realization that my comments inflamed an audience on two sides of an issue," Chamblee wrote on Twitter. "Golf is a gentleman's game and I'm not proud of this debate. I want to apologize to Tiger for this incited discourse."
Woods accepted a two-shot penalty in Abu Dhabi for taking relief from an embedded ball in a sandy area covered with vegetation. Augusta National gave him a two-shot penalty for taking the wrong drop in the second round of the Masters. And the PGA Tour gave him a two-shot penalty after his second round of the BMW Championship when video evidence showed that his ball moved slightly from behind the first green.
Also in question -- at least on Internet blogs -- was the drop Woods took on the 14th hole of the TPC Sawgrass during the final round of The Players Championship. Woods checked with playing partner Casey Wittenberg on where to take the penalty drop, which is standard procedure. Wittenberg said it was the correct spot.
Chamblee said in an earlier email to The Associated Press that he never said outright that he thinks Woods cheated, and that was by design.
"I think 'cavalier with the rules' allows for those with a dubious opinion of the BMW video," Chamblee said. "My teacher in the fourth grade did not have a dubious opinion of how I complete the test. But she was writing to one, and as I was writing to many, I felt it important to allow for the doubt some might have, so I chose my words accordingly.
"What people want to infer about that is up to them," he said. "I have my opinion, they can form theirs."
Video shows Woods' ball move as he tried to remove a small branch from in front of it at the BMW Championship. He maintained it only wobbled and returned to its original position. Woods watched the video in the rules trailer after the round, but still maintained it only oscillated. The tour docked him two shots.
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The awards banquets started soon after that. He went on the road to banquets where he accepted the Golden Spikes Award, the Johnny Bench Award, and one appearance at the College Baseball Hall of Fame. From there, Zunino hopped on a plane and flew to Seattle where he would sign with the Mariners after they selected him with the third pick in the 2012 MLB Draft.
Zunino then flew back home to pack up and prepare to fly out to start his career in pro ball. He made one stop for an awards gathering at the MLB All-Star game in Kansas City before flying to Washington to play for the Everett Aquasox in short-season Single-A ball. After hitting .373 with 10 home runs, 10 doubles and 35 RBIs, the Mariners promoted Zunino to Double-A with the Jackson Generals, who were in the heat of a race for their championship.
Zunino put up big numbers in EverettZunino kept hitting. He hit .333 with three home runs, eight RBIs and four doubles in 15 games played, as the Generals lost in the championship. The championship ended in Mobile, and after the game was over, Zunino and his then-fiancé Alyssa drove through the night to Gainesville, where they stayed with Zunino's sister and brother-in-law.
They drove back to Cape Coral the next day and had a few days to relax before Zunino was back on a plane and flying to Arizona for a quick three-day instructional league.
The biggest day of the fall came on October 6, when Zunino and his longtime girlfriend were married. They spent one night at a hotel on the beach, but soon after, Zunino was back on a flight to Peoria to participate in the Arizona Fall League, a league with most of the top prospects in professional baseball. Zunino hit .288 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 19 games played.
"I told (my wife) that next offseason that she deserves an extended honeymoon, so we'll have to do something," Mike Zunino said with a laugh.
When the Arizona Fall League came to a close after Zunino's team won the championship, he returned home in late November. It provided an opportunity for him to step away from baseball and recover his body, something he wasn't able to do since early January 2012, before the Gators started spring practice as Zunino went into his junior season.
"December and January have been the best because I've been able to relax and get my feet back under me," Zunino said. "It really was crazy."
He took two weeks off in early December to let his body recover before getting back into light workouts. He got back on the field and in the weight room at the end of December to start preparation for spring training.
"I wanted to feel rested," Zunino said. "I know I can go into spring training and continue my lifting schedule. I just wanted to get my hand-eye coordination back and get more comfortable with receiving."
Zunino now feels comfortable with where he is at on the field and ready to leave for Seattle Mariners spring training on February 9. He has spent the last few weeks working out with the Florida baseball team in Gainesville in preparation for his first spring training, one that he also earned an invitation to big league camp for.
The catching situation in Seattle sets up for Zunino to take the reigns in the future. He's just not sure when that will be. John Jaso started 39 games behind the plate for the Mariners last season and looked poised to have the job in 2013 before Seattle traded him to Oakland in mid-January.
Zunino admitted that trade stuck out to him when he first learned about it.
"It was definitely something that catches your attention," he said. "I was sitting there and saw it online and was like, "wow, that's incredible."
The catching options now dwindle to Jesus Montero and veterans Ronny Paulino and Kelly Shoppach. The belief is that Montero will eventually be moved out from behind the plate because of defensive concerns. Zunino and Double-A catcher Jesus Sucre will also be in major league camp.
It's an opportunity for Zunino to learn from veterans.
"All of a sudden we sign (Ronny) Paulino and then just signed Kelly Shoppach. I know Kelly Shoppach has a history with Eric Wedge, so he'll be a good game manager. I'm looking forward to playing with those guys.
"I'm going to try to learn as much as I can from those older guys. We have a young team, but everyone in the Major Leagues has at least one year of experience. They'll have a bunch of knowledge and things to help me out with. That's what I'm going to try to learn the most from. It's just exciting to be going out there and competing."
Zunino could reach the big leagues in 2013Zunino recently flew to Seattle for the Mariners FanFest on January 26 and 27. It was a two-day event filled with autograph sessions, a question and answer setting and opportunities for kids to run the bases. There were over 18,000 fans that filtered into Safeco Field over that weekend, and it gave Zunino an opportunity to get to know some of the fans.
Playing his college ball on the opposite end of the country, Zunino didn't really know what to expect, but he wasn't surprised by his warm welcome from the fans.
"They really have a good fan base," Zunino said. "They have great fans, loyal fans. They all know the game. Talking to a bunch of them (at Fanfest) was a lot of fun. They all have high hopes for the Mariners. It's a cool fan base and a fun thing to be a part of."
The Mariners haven't made the playoffs since 2001, but it's an organization with plenty of young talent, especially on the mound. That's an exciting part for the franchise's future catcher. Zunino excelled at managing a pitching staff in Gainesville, and he'll have the chance to do it again in Seattle soon.
MLB.com's list of top prospects is sprinkled with future Mariners pitchers — right-hander Taijuan Walker at No. 5, left-hander Danny Hultzen at No. 18 and James Paxton at No. 61. Zunino, who came in at No. 23 on the same list, will be trusted to learn the future of the rotation.
And then there's Felix Hernandez. The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner still anchors the pitching staff in Seattle.
There's plenty of young talent Zunino will be catching when he is called up to the major leagues, which could come as soon as 2013.
"That's the best part — we're all young," Zunino said. "They were talking about getting another veteran pitcher, but we have so much young talent that once everyone develops and gets up there, our staff is going to be really good."


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On October 25th, 2008, the highly anticipated 2008 Crystal Ball fundraiser: Reflections will recognize the Colorado School of Mines with the 2008 Crystal Globe for Distinguished Service Award.
Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines (CSM) was established to serve the needs of the local mining industry. Today, the School has an international reputation for excellence in both engineering education and the applied sciences, with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's resources. The Jefferson Foundation provides grants to CSM's Mobile Science Show K-12 educational outreach program which uses an interactive, standards-based approach to science, math and technology, and aims to improve teacher competency and student aptitude in applied sciences.
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Jeffco Alum and 9News anchor, Kim Christiansen, will host the night's events, and Science Education Specialist, Steve Spangler will be on hand to liven things up. The gala will bring 700 revelers to the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Denver to celebrate the accomplishments of public education and recognize the Jeffco citizens, businesses, organizations, and institutions that are its greatest supporters.
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I like your theory and all but I believe it's the way the manga has already told it. The uzumaki's are simply the decendents from the Senju clan.
For one it's not that the Uzamaki couldn't use ninjutsu they just specialize in sealing <-----. There is nothing has been said in the manga the uzumaki's weren't able to use ninjutsu.
For your second point you can't really say he had it or not because it was unclear when he started teaching people ninjutsu. Also the picture you showed looks more the sharigan than the rinnegan to me.
Your last claim is also nonsense when you say he didn't teach people about chakra/ninjutsu when it was clearly stated he did. Chakra itself did not come from the Juubi. All living things have chakra how do you think the Sage was able to weild such weapons.


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The Vikings finish with a 9-7 record.
I definitely believe that there will be discussion about replacing Musgrave. There are concerns such as clock management and the clear lack of production from the passing game. While at the same time his use of the fullback position has been huge for Peterson and the running game. There is no guarantee that another coordinator would value the position and I strongly feel that would be a big mistake. Overall I feel Musgrave has had good game plans despite being limited due to personnel and talent. Then there is the factor of changing the system, learning new plays for Ponder, in what is typically the critical 3rd year of a young quarterback. In the end I feel they stick with what they have. If it fails I believe both Musgrave and Ponder will be replaced.
As for Percy Harvin, the team decides to trade him. I get the feeling that management just does not want drama surrounding this team. With the rebuild going on they cannot afford to have a player of Harvin's stature negatively influencing the locker room. In terms of his value, I see teams with very little holes on their roster like New England, Houston, and San Francisco jumping at the chance to add him.
RB Matt Asiata
- released
I would prefer that our 3rd RB be more of a scat back type. Asiata is nothing more than a lesser version of Gerhart.
FB Jerome Felton
If anyone deserves an extension it would be Felton. He has sacrificed his body all season by taking on linebackers to spring Peterson.
WR Jerome Simpson
The expectations for him was way too high. That combined with his injury has made him an easy target but I would be fine with keeping him around for depth.
WR Devin Aromashodu
- not resigned
He has had so many chances to hang around and has done very little with them. The next time he makes a play on a contested pass will be his first.
WR Michael Jenkins
I believe Jenkins is a dependable receiver. When he is used in the short yard passing game and is allowed to find holes in zone coverage he is effective. It isn't his fault Musgrave has him running double moves up the sideline.
WR Stephen Burton
- released
You could make a great case for him being the worst wide receiver in the NFL. I still do not even understand the logic of bringing him in as a run blocker. When you could just line John Carlson up out wide and have him block down field.
TE John Carlson
- released
Way too much money for a tight end that is 3rd on the depth chart. The truth is he was never a good compliment to Rudolph.
OL Phil Loadholt
Another guy that has earned his extension. Spielman has to keep him around.
OL Geoff Schwartz
I am sure he will test the market and if his value is about the same as last seasons I hope we keep him around. Good depth that can play both RG and RT.
DT Kevin Williams
- not resigned
There is a lot of emotional attachment to Kevin but you cannot ignore that he is having arguably the worst season of his career. When you factor in his potential asking price, he becomes replaceable.
LB Erin Henderson
- not resigned
I have said that I expect Henderson to walk and that hasn't changed. He wanted to get paid last off-season and wasn't happy taking a one year deal. I expect he will do the same thing again only this time the team replaces him.
LB Jasper Brinkley
He and Henderson are in similar situations. Neither guy has really locked down their position but I do not see Spielman letting both go. I am predicting Jasper agrees to a deal before Henderson.
LB Larry Dean
- released
I'll go ahead and admit that I dislike keeping around players that are strictly special teams guys. If you do keep a player like that around then he better be another Heath Farwell.
LB Marvin Mitchell
He is nothing more than a cheap veteran backup but at least he managed to start two games for us without looking out of place.
LB Tyrone McKenzie
He has grown on me. He often stands out on special teams and wouldn't be a complete liability if forced to actually play on defense (based on how he played in preseason games).
CB AJ Jefferson
I have been pleasantly surprised by Jefferson. I do not want him starting but as a nickle or dime guy he is pretty good.
CB Brandon Burton
- released
Talk about being forgettable. Right now he cannot get on the field even ahead of a rookie like Robert Blanton.
CB Marcus Sherels
I think he has earned his option being picked up. Field position is such a huge part of our offense and Sherels has been solid this season.
SS Jamarca Sanford
He has completely changed my opinion of him. I think some of it is due to Alan Williams putting him in a position to succeed but he has made the most of it. In combination with his play on special teams, I think he definitely deserves a new contract.
SS Andrew Sendejo
- released
I do not think he has done anything to earn being kept around.
Both Jared Allen and Antoine Winfield restructure their contracts.
I really want to put one of the stud free agent receivers here but I just do not see it happening. I do think Rick Spielman will try but we just do not seem to be a big free agent destination without overpaying.
WR Joshua Cribbs
- 6'1 215 lbs
If you trade Percy Harvin you had better bring someone in that can do some of the things that Harvin did for us. Cribbs would be nothing more than a stop gap solution but the things he can do are exactly what we need. I don't view him as a true WR but I do believe we could use him as a utility guy the way we used Percy. A short yardage dump off guy that can get you YAC. His kick return ability is a added bonus.
DT Glen Dorsey
- 6'1 297 lbs
I look for Spielman to continue turning over the roster and getting younger. Kevin Williams may still have some life left in him but Spielman chooses to spend that cash on a younger replacement. I expect Dorsey to jump at the chance to get back at being a 3-tech.
DT Brian Price
- 6'1 303 lbs
It very well could mean nothing (we showed similar interest last season in Max Starks) but the two workouts does show an interest. At this point Fred Evans is clearly the better run stopping DT compared to Letroy Guion but I would prefer more competition at that spot.
*Draft position based off of CBSSPORTS.COM*
Minnesota trades Percy Harvin to the Houston Texans for their 1st round draft pick and OG Brandon Brooks. Houston drafted Brooks in the 3rd round last season but he is a poor fit in their zone blocking scheme.
WR Terrance Williams
- 6'2 205 lbs.
Williams would give us that strong, outside, vertical threat that we have been desperately needing. He also does a good job of run blocking and on our team that is requirement.
OG Jonathan Cooper
- 6'3 310 lbs.
from Houston
The offensive line deserves credit for improving this season but it can still get better. Kalil made a huge difference and Loadholt has bounced back with a very good season. The problem is now defenses have adjusted and they attack interior of our offensive line. We need to finish molding the offensive line so that there are no weak links. Especially when you are a team built around the running game.
FS TJ McDonald
- 6'2 205 lbs.
Harrison Smith almost single handidly changed the way our secondary is viewed. Unfortunately the players we have beside him are flawed. The constant flip flopping between Sanford and Raymond definitely doesn't help build a cohesive unit. McDonald would continue to improve our secondary and in a division like ours that is something you should always be looking to improve.
LB Gerald Hodges
- 6'2 238 lbs.
The team has to start addressing the linebacking unit. Hodges is coming from a program known for developing good linebackers. He is a versatile linebacker and you would struggle to find a weakness in his game. He is one of the few OLB's in this draft that I feel can transition to MLB in our scheme.
WR Denard Robinson
- 5'11 197 lbs.
from Detroit
I look at Robinson as a playmaker similar to when we drafted Percy Harvin. He may never develop into a great route runner but every time he touches the ball he has the ability to take take it to the house. Get him the ball in space, screens, slants, sweeps, reverses etc. every now and then have him run a deep route to remind defenses that "Hey this kid has world class speed!".
TE Chris Gragg
- 6'3 236 lbs
This may be wishful thinking but missing almost all of your senior season due to a leg injury often impacts your draft stock. If Gragg can stay healthy he is the perfect compliment to Rudolph and Ellison as he is more of a vertical threat.
CB Micah Hyde
- 6'1 190 lbs.
We all have our draft crushes and for me it is Hyde. I just think he really fits with what we expect out of our DB's. You are just not going to play for this team if you cannot tackle or understand zone concepts. Thing is Hyde is also pretty darn good at getting his head around and locating the ball. I honestly cannot see him going this late but I am sticking to cbssports.com rankings.
DE Devin Taylor
- 6'7 267 lbs
He never really put it together at South Carolina. Watching him play he is a little stiff in the hips but at the same time he is very athletic for a guy his size. I could see Spielman drafting him as a project to stash on the practice squad with the intent of developing him as a pass rusher.
P Jeff Locke
- 6'0 208 lbs
I expect the team to replace Kluwe. I just get the feeling that Mike Priefer is a no nonsense type of coach and it has been clear that Kluwe's antics has frustrated him.
QB| Christian Ponder | Joe Webb | McLeod Bethel-Thompson
RB| Adrian Peterson | Toby Gerhart | Jerome Felton
TE| Kyle Rudolph | Rhett Ellison | Chris Gragg
WR| Terrance Williams | Jerome Simpson
WR| Josh Cribbs | Denard Robinson
WR| Jarius Wright | Michael Jenkins
LT| Matt Kalil | Demarcus Love
LG| Jonathan Cooper | Charlie Johnson
C| John Sullivan
RG| Brandon Brooks | Brandon Fusco
RT| Phil Loadholt | Geoff Schwartz
DE| Jared Allen | Everson Griffen
DT| Fred Evans | Brian Price | Letroy Guion
DT| Glen Dorsey | Christian Ballard
DE| Brian Robison | DAundre Reed
OLB| Chad Greenway | Audie Cole
MLB| Jasper Brinkley | Tyrone McKenzie
OLB| Gerald Hodges | Marvin Mitchell
CB| Chris Cook | Antoine Winfield | Micah Hyde
CB| AJ Jefferson | Josh Robinson | Marcus Sherels (PR)
FS| TJ McDonald | Mistral Raymond
SS| Harrison Smith | Jamarca Sanford | Robert Blanton
K| Blair Walsh
P| Jeff Locke
LS| Cullen Loeffler
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Dean has been great on special teams this year. I'd like to keep him around.
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:33 am
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any draft with Robinson coming to MN has my nod or approval
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:13 am
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I actually agree with a lot of this. The most unrealistic part I see is the return value for Harvin. I don't even think he'll return us a 1st, and certainly not a 1st plus a player.
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:28 am
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I dig it. I'd love to see us get somebody sexy in FA at WR (Bowe, Jennings) but as you pointed out, the liklihood of that occurring is minimal.
I like the Williams, Cooper, Hyde and Hodges picks especially. McDonald and Taylor both wouldnt suprise me given Spielman loves USC (both of em). I'm not a huge fan of McDonald but he is definitly a physical presence and perhaps has had to do too much this year, while playing alongside Harri would allow for a dynamic tandem.
I may be the only one who agrees with your Harvin trade, and I don't know how you move a guy who is the best "athlete" in the NFL (not athletic ability, but athlete as in hybrid RB/WR college position). Hes got another year on his deal, and is so freaking talented that I just dont see them selling him for nothing. There should be enough teams fighting for him that his market is driven up. If I'm the Texans, I absolutely make that trade.
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:42 am
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I agree with the roster management resigned/released.
Though I dont agree that I think Rick will move Harvin, but the value is fair.
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:05 am
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WR Joshua Cribbs
- 6'1 215 lbs
If you trade Percy Harvin you had better bring someone in that can do some of the things that Harvin did for us. Cribbs would be nothing more than a stop gap solution but the things he can do are exactly what we need. I don't view him as a true WR but I do believe we could use him as a utility guy the way we used Percy. A short yardage dump off guy that can get you YAC. His kick return ability is a added bonus.
Browns receiver and return man
Josh Cribbs
becomes a free agent this offseason, and he sounds like he could use a fresh start. Although Cribbs says hed like to remain in Cleveland, he also lashed out at Browns fans on Twitter after Sundays loss to the Broncos, and he told reporters this week that he finds it frustrating being with a franchise that is constantly making changes.
I hate that we rebuild every year. You gotta teach guys how to play special teams because, in college, you dont take special teams to heart. Guys dont pay a lot of attention to it. They dont know how important it is. Every year is a constant rebuilding process, every year. Coupled with that and the turnover and the regime [change] constantly happening, you know Im not on the field by myself. . . . Its not a good recipe for successful football.
he sounds like a pretty good fit, actually.
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:46 pm
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I like it outside of the WR's. Technically, the WR corps got worse. Cribbs has never really proven anything offensively, we lose Harvin and replace with Robinson (another downgrade), and Williams isnt NFL proven and its hard to get a read there. Im sure the Vikings #1 priority this offseason will be WR...I sure as heck hope they improve it better than this.
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I don't like the idea of drafting position-less athletes ala Robinson. We have a freakish athlete that this coaching staff has failed to utilize at all, much less properly. I'd be in favor of it if the coaching staff were more imaginative, but alas, they are not.
I'm not a Terrance Williams fan, but it does address a position of need. I think that in this scenario I would look at packaging the firsts to try to get T'eo. He would be a cornerstone for this team along with Harrion Smith and hopefully Cook. I think the immediate return would be greater for a team that just missed the playoffs.
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JDBrocks wrote:
I don't like the idea of drafting position-less athletes ala Robinson. We have a freakish athlete that this coaching staff has failed to utilize at all, much less properly. I'd be in favor of it if the coaching staff were more imaginative, but alas, they are not.
We also have someone like Percy who the team has lined up all over the field.
The Webb situation is different because he is our primary backup quarterback, and Bethel-Thompson is a developmental guy who we can't really trust right now in key situations. Last year we had Rosenfels who our staff trusted, which allowed us to be more flexible in using Webb. But if we use him imaginatively this year and he gets hurt we have no backup quarterback.
That's the difference between someone like Webb this year and someone like Robinson.
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Harvin wasn't drafted as an athlete though. He also had experience playing all of the positions he plays now. Robinson has been a QB during his college career, and expecting him to transition with the way that they tried to develop Webb would be asking a lot IMO.
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What's the benefit of rubbing it into your shins?
What's the benefit of rubbing it into your shins?
What does it do then and how?
I always thought it was just for the muscles, to help warm them up.
I ran out of red stuff ages ago :headache:
I imagine it would have anti inflamitory purposes.
Applying balms to the muscles like red heat etc. doesn't actually warm the muscles. It brings blood to the surface of the skin as your skin has a slight reaction to the chemicals. You can only warm muscles through activity.
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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Hostile, Sep 12, 2004.
Post here for the game.
Cowboys win by 20 after Roy puts the hammer down on Moss.....man I hope that comes true
woohoo i will be able to watch the game after all, allthough it will be with Spanish voices (which sucks) but atleast i will see it
Find it on the radio or Internet and turn the TV volume down.
Somebody strips Culpepper and we recover the fumble inside the vikings 20.
Make it so Number 31
I'll probably be here after the game . . . but I don;t like to do anything during a game but focus on the television.
I'm one of those types that gets pissed if I even miss one play. Every play counts IMO . . .
Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy... I'm sooo excited! It's time to watch some Cowboys football... and watch those huddles...LOL. j/k Say a prayer guys/gals for our team to dominate and for the players health.
Are You Ready For Some Football!!
See ya later folks...I gotta go be glued to my couch...
they just said on the pre-game radio show that vikings starting cb ken irvin blew out his achilles in warm-ups and will not play.
Ok...lets keep up with the skins.
OK let's get this show on the road.........
Anyone listening on the net? Kicks doesn't have it, where can I go? Thanks.
I've already tried 3 links I usually use. No good. Then went to the team's official website, which is broadcasting it in Spanish. ***!!! Is this or is this not the friggin' United States?
I thought kicks normally has them. And on nfl.com you need to buy their package in order to listen. Next year I am selling a kidney for DirectTv.
Here we go boys...
let's play some football!!!!!!!!
Nice run on the right side.......
man vinnie's looking good
man that was heads up by barnes..
Hell yeah!! Great start for the offense!!


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Recognizing the U.S. General Services Administration's expertise in vehicle fleet management, Amtrak recently signed an agreement with the agency to turn over the management of its fleet of 1,100 vehicles to GSA by the end of this fiscal year.
The bulk of the vehicles -- 947 -- are located in three GSA regions stretching from the Mid-Atlantic to New England states. However, the agreement includes Amtrak's nationwide operations and all 11 GSA regions, and it will also lead to the future use of alternative fueled vehicles. All 1,100 AMTRAK vehicles are expected to be turned over to GSA by October 1, 1996.
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Barram said that the agreement follows earlier consolidation arrangements this year with the Amtrak police department involving 53 vehicles and the Department of the Army fleet operations in Europe. Under that plan, GSA will manage a fleet of about 7,000 vehicles for the Army.
GSA currently manages 148,500 of the 590,000 vehicles used by government agencies and the U.S. Postal Service. GSA's fleet program leverages its resources with private sector services to maintain operation efficiencies. A financial analysis of GSA's fleet program conducted with the assistance of Arthur Andersen LLP last year showed significant cost savings when compared to similar private sector fleet services.
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