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IBUS 6402: Global Enrichment in the United Arab Emirates and Oman
Pre-departure classes Fall B term Fridays 4:00-7:00PM plus one session in Spring A term date/time TBD.
This Global Enrichment program is for MBA students.
The Middle East is one of the fastest growing economic areas in the world; it has historically had a heavy reliance on oil exports, but that is changing in many of these countries. This course will focus on three main areas:
- Oil prices have fluctuated wildly in recent years. How has this affected the economies in the region? What actions and policies are in place to mitigate this risk? How has the oil industry changed in the last decade, and what changes are foreseen for the future?
- Each of the three areas we will be visiting has a plan in place to diversify away from a reliance on oil income; we will learn about each region's path for diversification of its economy and witness firsthand progress toward this goal. We will focus on real estate, entrepreneurship, tourism, and infrastructure development.
- The majority of the population of the Middle East is Muslim. We will study the basic tenets of this religion and discuss how this affects the transition of the economies. How does Sharia Law affect financing of business and how does it affect the role of women in economic development of each region?
"Traveling with other Carlson students to the UAE and Oman was an amazing opportunity to experience Middle Eastern culture firsthand. I particularly enjoyed the program's balance between business and cultural site visits, and I returned with many unique memories and an enriched global perspective." - Brekke Quade, 2016 participant
"The learning was both experiential and inferential, and it challenged my abilities to perceive and process information, and to form my opinions by utilizing ALL the information at my disposal, not just that which was formally presented. I made great friendships on the trip, and I see those strong connections being valuable to me personally and professionally in the future." - Tara Young 2016 participant
"The study abroad experience allowed me to re-frame the way I see the world. It completely changed the way I see the Middle East and has made me reconsider my beliefs about other unfamiliar regions. I will draw on this experience for the rest of my life. It has changed the way I view everything from news stories to migrant workers to America's role in the world." - Derek Nelson 2016 participant
Program schedule
The program will start in Abu Dhabi and then Dubai, UAE and the second half of the program will be spent in Muscat, Oman. (Transportation between cities is included in the program fee.) The program will start with a welcome dinner and opening city tour. A typical day will include two academic or cultural activities including guest lectures from local university faculty, visits with government officials, NGO's, and businesses both domestic and international. The evenings and two afternoons will be free for independent sight-seeing and exploration. To see a copy of the previous year's schedule please contact Carlson Global Institute at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Application and Admissions
Please refer to the "Apply" page for more information regarding your application to a Global Enrichment program
The program is open to MBA students from Carlson School of Management
Location details
This program will take place in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and is also an Emirate, the largest of the seven emirates (states). As the capital, Abu Dhabi is the political and industrial center of the country as well as an important cultural and commercial hub. One of the world's largest producers of oil, Abu Dhabi has actively attempted to diversify its economy in recent years through investments in financial services and tourism.
Dubai, both an emirate of the UAE and the country's largest city, is a global city and a business hub. Although Dubai's economy was built on the oil industry, the emirate's model of business drives its economy, with the effect that its main revenues are now from tourism, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events.
Muscat, the capital of Oman, is a city for international trade. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development that has led to the growth of a vibrant economy, a multi-ethnic society, and a population of 735,000. Central to Oman's economy is petroleum, but more traditional items like dates, mother of pearl, and fish are also traded in the city.
Housing and Food
Students stay in conveniently-located hotels in each city and will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, students will not have the option of a single room. Guests are not permitted during the program. Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and closing dinner are provided.
- Up to 35 MBA students from Carlson School of Management
Academics and credits
- 4 graduate credits
- Grading is A-F basis
Academic term(s)
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Please see Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.
Cost estimate (Summary)
These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs.
*Calculated based on the estimated 2016-2017 PTMBA tuition rate. Students enrolled in another degree program will be charged the tuition rate for four credits associated with their degree program. Please see One Stop for more information about tuition and fees or contact us with questions.
Cost table
|Estimated tuition for Four Academic Credits (not including collegiate, graduate student assembly, or transportation fees)*
|Program Fee (including lodging, program events, course materials, breakfast daily, two group meals, and int'l health insurance*)
|International airfare between Minnesota and Oman/UAE
|Passport, Visa & Photos (based on prices for U.S. citizens)
|Textbooks /Course Materials
|Hotel Accommodation (included in Program Fee)
|Daily Living Expenses (local transportation, incidentals, laundry, etc)
|Meals (lunch and dinners not included in Program Fee)


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Pensacola FL Real Estate & Land for Sale
498 Properties Found
The median home value in Pensacola, FL is $122,800.
This is
lower than
the county median home value of $129,800.
The national median home value is $185,800.
The average price of homes sold in Pensacola, FL is $122,800.
Approximately 51.13% of Pensacola homes are owned,
compared to 34.81% rented, while
14.06% are vacant.
Pensacola real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
Commercial properties are also available.
If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Pensacola real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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900 72ND Ave Pensacola, FL 32506
Courtesy: Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties
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Live in a Beautiful neighborhood of well maintained brick homes. Level and Clear and Ready for your home plans. There are a few majestic trees that were intentionally left on the land. This is a great opportunity to be in a quiet and well kept part of Pensacola. The homes in the community cannot be mobile. Imagine what you want and build it! There is easy access from Ridgewood Lane in the back of the property to pull in the camper or boat. This means you have a two road access making this an ideal place to build. North 72nd has no through traffic. There are no other parcels in the area that will compare to the location and bargain it affords. The homework has been completed. Look no further! Give me a call and lets write the offer. 500 year flood level noted on county website.
Courtesy: EXIT REALTY N. F. I.
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Unimproved lots on unimproved county road, running north and south. (on the north side; turn south onto Colbert Ave., from Gulf Beach Hwy. Dead Ends approximately 200 feet. See directions on how to get to get to Colbert street off Grundy St.
Courtesy: COASTAL REALTY EXPERTS
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Prime commercial property on Gulf Beach Hwy. ~ High density traffic area ~ level and mostly cleared ~ centrally located between Navy Blvd. and Perdido Key ~ next door to Rockys Bar.
Courtesy: EXIT REALTY N.F.I COMMERCIAL DIVISION
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3.25 ac located just west of Pine Forest Rd.. Currently has a 4,560 SF Home on the property (Occupied by Seller-Do Not Disturb...Call LA!) but the value is in the land. This property adjoins 8.5 acres also for sale. Zoning allows most commercial uses as well as multi-family.
Courtesy: JRC Realty LLC
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Prime lot close to Russell Bayou in area of custom executive homes. Lot dotted with tall pines and oaks. This is a gated community on an island. Lot is over 18,000 square feet with 140 feet street frontage. There is a community park overlooking Perdido Bay. Public sewer and public water available. Electricity at lot. Gas lines on street. Close to shopping and restaurants. Short drive to the top rated Perdido Key beaches and Johnson Beach.
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Beautiful Large Dream Home Lot in Marcus Pointe Golf Community!! This is a perfect lot for your Dream Home, at .44 acres. It sits on a quiet cul-de-sac street in the 4 Star Marcus Pointe Golf Course Community, close to the lake, and may even have some lake views! Most any appropriate sized floor plan will fit on this lot, and the driveway can be situated on either the left or right side of the lot. This lot is priced very well for its size, and is priced to sell! Come take a look at one of the only lots left in this prestigious golf course community, close to restaurants, hospitals, churches, and just 15 min. to Downtown, and 25 min. to the Beaches! Call today for more information, or a list of quality builders and lenders!
Courtesy: JRC Realty, LLC
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Beautiful wooded residential building lot in a gated waterfront community on Innerarity Island. Executive homes have been built on Red Cedar St in the Cove. Sewer and Water available. Best priced lot in the Cove.
Red Cedar St Pensacola, FL 32507
Courtesy: Southern Real Estate Sales, Inc.
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Lovely corner lot perfect to build your dream home on the private, gated, waterfront community of Innerarity Island. Owners had the lot professionally cleared, but left the remaining mature trees to add to the character of this amazing property. Enjoy the community beach and picnic area as a member of this terrific community. Seller has current survey of the property. Lots are selling fast! Call today to get this beauty!
Courtesy: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ALABAMA GULF COAST
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If youve been looking for a competitively priced lot with breathe-taking views of the Inter-coastal Waterway, Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the Gulf in the distance, with a seawall already in place......this lot is ready for you!! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on 142 feet of water frontage and enjoy the neighborhood amenities.....neighborhood events, playground, dock, picnic area, and tennis courts. Not only is Grande Lagoon a prestigious neighborhood to call home, but the amenities encourage a sense of community that is rarely found in Pensacola!! Dont let this incredible opportunity pass you by!!
Courtesy: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ALABAMA GULF COAST
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Views of the Inter-coastal Waterway, Gulf Islands National Seashore, and the Gulf abound!! Feel the salty breeze out of your front door every day and park your boat in the protected Boat Basin....THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!! The rare lot with breathe-taking views, seawall, and the protection of the basin, PRICED TO SELL with 146 ft of Water Frontage! Build your dream home in this prestigious neighborhood that will envelope you in a complete sense of community with its amenities....Neighborhood park, picnic area, dock, and tennis courts. Dont let this opportunity pass you by!!
1303 8TH Ave Pensacola, FL 32503
Courtesy: RE/MAX HORIZONS REALTY
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Vacant residential lot near downtown Pensacola and East Hill.
Courtesy: ERA Emerald Coast Realty
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Great corner lot walking distance to the bayou. Minutes to the white sand beaches of Perdido, downtown historic Pensacola, the base, shopping.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
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Perfect opportunity to build! Large corner lot with lots of trees, including large fig tree. 3 septic tanks on lot. Close to NAS & shopping. House on property has no value.
31 Bayshore Dr Pensacola, FL 32507
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
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Million Dollar views for this Hidden Paradise that is off the beat, yet centrally located to anything you could want or need. Just a few miles to NAS, downtown Pensacola,medical services,shopping and 12 miles to Pensacola Beach. The interstate is only 4 miles away to take you in all directions. Beautiful manicured true waterfront lot with irrigation is ready to build your dream home on. Walk down the street to the Marina to take your boat out into the bay or gulf for a day on the water. You can fish,swim, kayak from your front yard if you like. Hop on your golf cart with your clubs to enjoy golfing on the Award Winning Pensacola Golf Course and Country Club. This is a very well established neighborhood of Estate Homes and cottages from the early 1900s to new homes of today being built on the few remaining lots. Once you take a stroll down the Bayshore sidewalk as residents call it, with a canopy of trees and friendly residents , you will know you are at home. No HOA fees for this lot located in a cul de sac , of prestigious homes. This is one of the largest lots on the water with over 150 ft of waterfront at this end of Bayshore that is available . Buy now , and build later, with no time limit on leaving the lot vacant. The lot has a nice seawall already in place and does not have nearby neighbors on one side of the lot with almost a half an acre to build your dream home. Lot measurements taken from county records and should be verified by a survey.
Courtesy: COASTAL REALTY EXPERTS
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Fantastic opportunity in a hot downtown market! Perfect access to the downtown lifestyle. This cleared & vacant lot is right in the heart of it all. Opportunity to build your home Downtown Pensacola! New town home subdivision planned to be built directly across the street! Buy NOW and watch your equity skyrocket! Buyer to verify size, use and schools. Buy NOW and watch your equity skyrocket!
10460 Motley Ct Pensacola, FL 32514
Courtesy: OLD SOUTH PROPERTIES INC
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Quiet wooded acreage north of 10 mile road in booming area. Approximately 5.8 acres of land are available for purchase. Access easement via Calvary Bible Fellowship parking lot. Sellers will allow access to buyers.
Courtesy: RE/MAX INFINITY
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Residential lot in The Woodlands off 9 mile road/highway 90 in Pensacola, FL. This lot is in a nice well established neighborhood with over half an acre to build your Dream Home on. The land faces a Cul-de-sac for a quiet area for the children to play. It is close to all kinds of restaurants, the University of West Florida, West Florida Hospital, shopping and about 25 minutes to Pensacola Beach. Make this the spot for your Dream Home.
Courtesy: CONNELL & MANZIEK REALTY, INC
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READY FOR YOUR DREAM HOME! Cleared and partially-fenced, 64 x 120 lot in North Hills Historic Preservation District. Be a part of local history and live in one of Pensacolas most cherished neighborhoods, located just a stones throw from the southwest corner of Alabama Square (a 2.2 acre city block/park with a gazebo, playground equipment, swings, tables, and walking paths.) City of Pensacola planning states that setbacks are 20 in the front, 4 on the sides, and 10 in the rear. Stop by and visit your new home site today! Then, call your Realtor to make an offer! Buyer to satisfy themselves as to availability of utilities, building restrictions, etc. Zoning is PR-1AAA (NORTH HILL PRESERVATION SINGLE FAMILY.) Priced to sell! Buyer to verify all information.
Courtesy: EXIT REALTY N. F. I.
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Vacant unimproved lot can be sold in conjunction with MLS #508822. Use this space for Parking or outdoor common area.
Courtesy: ERIC GLEATON REALTY, INC
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GREAT LOCATION, MANY POSSIBILITIES, CITY ZONING R-1AA INFORMATION ON ZONING IS UNDER DOCUMENTS. OWNER IS A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER. Additional road frontage (on East Bobe Street) in back of property.
3900 Scenic Hwy Pensacola, FL 32504
Courtesy: Grand Points Realty, LLC
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Breathtaking view from Scenic Highway bluffs. Build your dream home and spend everyday enjoying the beauty and spacious expanse of Escambia Bay. The upper building lot is covered with lush native growth and trees. Separated by Scenic Highway, the lower lot extends down to the water, and owner says includes Riparian rights. Conveniently located to East Pensacola Heights, shopping, medical care. Drive by and see the lot for yourself.
Courtesy: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST
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Large vacant lot located in West Pensacola off Highway 98 with established homes. Located on a corner lot that is cleared with a few established trees in the back portion of the lot and ready to build on. The community has sidewalks and is only minutes to Correy Station, NAS, VA Hospital and Navy Hospital. You are about 15 minutes to downtown Pensacola and 15 minutes to Perdido Key Beaches, Gulf Island National Seashore and much more. Great lot to build a home on. Call today with details.
Sorrento Rd Pensacola, FL 32507
Courtesy: Levin Rinke Realty
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This amazing commercial property is a rare find and intersects at Sorento Rd. and Gulf Beach Hwy. It has a beautiful creek at the back of the property. Must see to believe how large this property really is.
1237 Parasol Pl Pensacola, FL 32507
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Earlier this week, retired linebacker Antonio Pierce said the New York Giants looked "mentally drained." However, after their second straight humiliating loss, it's easy to say that they aren't just mentally drained, but have flat out quit. The alternative is that they're just a horrible football team, but they're far too talented across the board for that to be a realistic statement. Perhaps that would be a more satisfying reality than the former, but that's just not the case.
With the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings both winning on Sunday, the Giants went into the game knowing that, although they still controlled their own destiny, alternative paths to the playoffs were being rapidly shut off. The one saving grace was the Dallas Cowboys losing in overtime to the New Orleans Saints, meaning they would play a meaningful game in week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles no matter what.
Alas, their playoff fate is no longer in their own hands. Despite having opportunities in each of the last two weeks to get a better grasp on things, Big Blue now finds themselves in a scenario where they have to win next week, have the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys in order to make the playoffs. Other scenarios are also possible depending on the result of Sunday night's San Francisco 49ers/Seattle Seahawks game.
- David Wilson – Wilson ran hard, as he usually does, and was the Giants only true burst offensively, save for an early deep ball from Eli Manning to Rueben Randle. He looked explosive on a first half touchdown run, and also had a few solid returns. It's a shame they weren't in a position to use him more.
- Chris Canty – Canty appeared to be a man who wanted to win this afternoon, and came up big with several tackles for a loss. Unfortunately, he left the game with a knee injury and would not return.
- Chris Snee – Snee had perhaps his worst game as a pro. He was abused all afternoon long, and when he did make blocks, they were called back because he was holding (at least in the eyes of the referees).
- Perry Fewell – Fewell went with a 4-4 (4-4-3) defense from the get-go, which really handicapped his defensive line. With 4-on-5's, they were unable to get a lot of pressure, and when they did, Flacco just rolled to the other side. It also left linebackers and safeties with 1-on-1's against wide receivers and tight ends, including Chase Blackburn on Anquan Boldin more than a few times. The concept was to slow down Ray Rice, but that failed and yet the Giants never got away from the 4-4. It made Flacco look like Joe Montana, as he was able to expose miss-matches all game long.
- Kevin Gilbride – You're down 33-7. Why are you calling a shotgun draw?
- Ahmad Bradshaw – It's hard to pin any of this on Bradshaw because he was clearly limited with injuries, but he missed quite a few block that led to some pretty big hits on Manning. It's obvious he was a liability, and fault falls on the coaches for running him out there play after play.
- Corey Webster – Webster will take a lot of heat for poor coverage, but his coverage wasn't really the issue this afternoon. More often than not, Webster had himself in good position, but was unable to locate the ball at the point of attack. He was consistently looking up late, turning the wrong way or just flat-out unaware of where the ball was.
- Offensive line – Manning had next to no protection all game long – similar to the NFC Championship a year ago. At one point he had been hit (not just pressured, but hit) on 10 of 17 dropbacks, and their first third-down conversion didn't come until there were less than 5:00 to go in the third quarter. It was an atrocious effort.
- Missed tackles – The Giants had 18 missed tackles against the Atlanta Falcons a week ago, and at least 6-8 before halftime this week. We would have kept track, but it just got too out of hand. We'll undoubtedly hear the exact number later this week. Warning: it's going to be absurd.
- Penalties – Although some calls were extremely questionable (holding on Chris Snee and PI against Webster), the Giants shot themselves in the foot repeatedly, including handing the Falcons first downs and taking away some from themselves.
- 3rd down defense – Not only did the Ravens convert on 11 out of 16 of their 3rd downs, they converted long third downs (3rd-and-9, 3rd-and-12, 3rd-and-18, 3rd-and-20, etc.). This led to time-consuming drives, often ending in points, and just buried the Giants and any chances they had of a comeback.
- Body language – Players and staff could be seen laughing and joking coming out after halftime and throughout the third quarter. That hardly seems like a team that cares.
- Injuries – In addition to Canty (knee), defensive tackle Marvin Austin (knee), defensive end Adrian Tracy (leg), linebackers Chase Blackburn (ankle) and Jacquian Williams (unknown), and Ahmad Bradshaw (knee) all left the game with injuries.
- Osi Umenyiora – There weren't many players on the field tonight that you could pinpoint and say "they played as hard as they could." Osi was one of the few. Although he wasn't getting much pressure on Joe Flacco, it wasn't for lack of effort. Umenyiora gave this game absolutely everything he had on every single snap. So much so that he needed an IV at halftime.
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The disaggregation required under subsection (a) shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student.
In conducting each evaluation under subsection (a), a State agency or local educational agency shall use multiple and appropriate measures of student progress.
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A prior section 6471, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1431, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3600, related to program evaluations, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
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Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 114–95, § 1401(14)(D), inserted "or school operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education" after "local educational agency".
Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
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T.I. & Iggy Azalea's "No Mediocre" Collaboration Is A Bunch Of Sexist Crap
Hip-hop is probably my favorite genre of music, but goddamn, sometimes the lyrics can go and ruin a perfectly great song. Such is the case with T.I.'s collaboration with Iggy Azalea, "No Mediocre," which musically is cool and catchy and would be super fun to dance to — if not for the lyrics being painfully sexist from start to finish. The song is all about how T.I. doesn't want to get with any women he deems "mediocre," specifically women who don't do their hair, have "bush" ("I should see nothing but pussy when I look down there"), wear tennis shoes instead of heels, and don't have pretty faces and a "fat ass." In other words, the song is about how mediocre and unworthy the vast majority of women in the world are, according to T.I.
I get that in the grand scheme of things, with guys like Rick Ross rapping about slipping women roofies, this isn't the worst song ever. But I'm bugged out that a song that will likely dominate hip-hop and Top 40 radio all summer, featuring one of the hottest female rappers right now, is essentially about shitting on women who don't maintain some male idea of perfection 24/7. Rapper Azealia Banks was pissed about it too, and took to Twitter to diss T.I.'s wife Tiny as being "mediocre" herself, prompting T.I. to call her a "syphilis-lipped-rectum." Too bad T.I.'s lyrics weren't as … creative.


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Distance 10 miles
Classification Moderate
Start North British Road, Uddingston
Finish Glenview, Larkhall
Duration 1-2 hours
Route NCN route 74
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Route notes
A town-to-town route taking in a decent chunk of greenery as it passes through Chatelherault country park, with its 500 acres of countryside and ancient woodland running alongside the dramatic Avon gorge.
Terrain and gradients
A mixture of quiet roads, widened pavements and riverside paths. There are three steep sections: down and up to the Clyde crossing in Bothwell, down the Furlongs in Hamilton, and up to Chatelherault hunting lodge. The short section through Blantyre is still being developed, so you'll be on roads.
How to get there/away
Regular trains from Glasgow stop at Uddingston and Larkhall, as well as Hamilton and Chatelherault.
What to see
Built for its eponymous dukes, Hamilton Mausoleum's tall domed structure reputedly produces the longest-lasting echo of any manmade building, while Chatelherault country park features the dukes' 18th-century grounds and hunting lodge – now a visitor centre – with panoramic views of Glasgow and the surrounding hills. The David Livingstone Centre is a museum marking the birthplace of the explorer and missionary. Bothwell Castle is partially ruined, but its donjon and prison tower still evoke medieval life.
Watering holes
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National Parks Service is offering free admission to all national parks February 15 through 17, in honor of Presidents Day.
Click here to see what events are planned at other nearby national parks. For example, you can catch a basket weaving demonstration at Tumacacori National Historic Park or go on a guided walk to learn about the cultural history of the Santa Cruz River Valley.
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Something they may want to consider: Whether reform passes this year or not, the status quo really is untenable.
The interests of the Israeli government are stacked against a change in that status quo.
Kerry's warning that the "the status quo is simply not sustainable" will be as familiar in the region as the status quo itself.
That, he says, would yield a just as successful class as the status quo and would be significantly more objective.
In other words, it should be directly aimed at the status quo and all those benefiting from it.
The status quo would be the happiest, if it could be preserved.
In other words, Gloria thought, the status quo has to be kept.
Nuremberg passed into his hands, and he proceeded to restore the status quo ante there.
To restore balance was to maintain the status quo of physical reality.
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1833, from Latin status quo "the state in which," hence "existing state of affairs." Also status quo ante "the state in which before, state of affairs previous" (1877).
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|March 31, 2017
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Monday, April 24, 2017
|1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
|Opening Session
|2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Workshop Sessions:
Equitable Teaching Practices in Performance Measurement: Part 1
|4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
|Team Work Groups/Roundtable Discussions
|5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
|Opening Night Reception
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
|8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
|Continental Breakfast
|9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Workshop Sessions:
Examining Program-Level Data
|10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
|Team Work Groups/Roundtable Discussions
|12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
|1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Sessions:
Equitable Teaching Practices in Performance Measurement: Part 2
|3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
|Team Work Groups/Roundtable Discussions
|4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
|Networking Reception
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
|8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
|Continental Breakfast
|9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Workshop Sessions:
Improving PK-12 Partnerships using Performance Evidence
|10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
|Closing General Session by Anne Marie Fenton, Georgia Professional Teaching Standards
"Leveraging Teacher Leadership to Bridge Preservice and Inservice Individualized Support"
|1:00 p.m.
|To-Go Boxed Lunches Served
Learning Outcomes
In accordance with their needs, Quality Support Workshop participants will develop plans and skills such as these:
Performance Assessment
- Establish action steps based on data.
- Identify data sources, types of data, and methods for improvement initiatives.
- Analyze strengths and weaknesses of programs based on performance assessment (and related) data.
- Exchange surveys, rubrics, etc. for use in evaluating performance.
- Articulate the role of validity, reliability, and fairness in evaluating program performance.
Continuous Improvement
- Articulate the relationship, findings, and actions to drive continuous improvement.
- Respond to/engage stakeholders' perspective on data.
- Differentiate among report writing, analysis of implication, and resultant actions.
Quality Assurance
- Conduct a review of an institution's readiness to develop a quality assurance system.
- Collaborate with a team to describe/develop/design/support components of a quality assurance system.
- Depict the ethical considerations of preparing for a state program approval, specialized professional association national recognition, and/or national accreditation visit.
Advising Team
The following education leaders are collaborating to create content, plan sessions, and identify speakers for AACTE's Quality Support Workshops.
- George Drake
Dean, College of Education and Human Services, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- Jacob Easley, II
Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies, Eastern Connecticut State University
- Arlinda Eaton
Dean, Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University (GA)
- Anne Marie Fenton
Director, Rules Management and Educator Assessment, Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Penny Garcia
Dean, College of Education and Technology, Eastern New Mexico University
- Patricia Hoffman-Miller
Associate Professor, Prairie View A&M University (TX)
- Joseph Lubig
Associate Dean for Teacher Education and Director of Education, Northern Michigan University
- Anna McEwan
Dean, College of Education, University of Montevallo (AL)
- Kathleen McNamara
Director of Licensure, Placement, and Supervision, Stonehill College (MA)
- D. Mark Meyers
Educational Administration Program Director, College of Professional Sciences, Xavier University (OH)
- Tim Miller
Director of Educator Preparation and Program Accountability, Texas Education Agency
- Deborah Rickey
Associate Dean, College of Education, Grand Canyon University (AZ)
- Jill Shedd
Assistant Dean for Teacher Education, Indiana University Bloomington
- Andrew Stremmel
Department Head, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, College of Education and Human Sciences, South Dakota State University
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Linggisan is a Samal-Tausug dance. Its steps imitate a bird in flight. The female dancer's arm movements are smooth and flowing.
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Administration Drops Cruise Ship Proposal After Protests by Senator Stevens
Rule would have hurt Alaska cruise industry
After Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) voiced his strong opposition to imposing a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) rule on Alaska, the White House decided to reject the proposal Friday.
The CPB proposed rule under the Passenger Vessel Services Act would have required any foreign-flagged cruise ships that begin and end their trips in U.S. ports to spend at least one day in foreign ports for every two days in U.S. ports.
"I made sure that the voices of Alaskans were heard, and I appreciate that the White House ultimately agreed with Alaskans," said Senator Stevens. "The economy of Southeast Alaska relies heavily on tourism, and this rule would have cut the number of cruise ships coming to Southeast, and the time tourists would get to spend in our ports. I spent lots of time explaining the impacts of these changes to Secretary Chertoff."
The Senator questioned Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, on this issue most recently during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing. He stressed that the rule had originally only been designed to affect Hawaii, and had no place in the rules governing Alaska's cruises. At that time, the Secretary assured Senator Stevens that Homeland Security would make its decision quickly and that he would personally review any rule changes.
If the rule had been applied to Alaska, it would have disrupted cruises that carry passengers between Seattle and Alaska. It is estimated that 190 foreign-flagged cruise ships carried over 750,000 passengers from Seattle to Alaska in 2007. Currently, no large U.S.-flagged cruise ships travel to Alaska. Many cruises destined for Alaska would likely have been eliminated as a result of this rule.
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Top 5 QBs from Group Six
1. Matt Jones , Arkansas, 4.40
2. Stefan LeFors , Louisville, 4.62
3. Josh Halley , Northern Illinois, 4.69
4. Dustin Long , Sam Houston 4.67
5. Chris Rix , Florida State, 4.73
Top 5 WRs from Group Six
1. Jerome Mathis , Hampton, 4.32
2. Courtney Roby , Indiana, 4.36
3. Troy Williamson , South Carolina, 4.38
4. Lebron LeCroy , Indiana-University of Pennsylvania, 4.41
5. Terrence Murphy , Texas A&M, 4.45
* South California wide receiver Mike Williams ran unofficial times of 4.59 and 4.61.
Top-Five Official Electronic Times From Sunday From the NFL
1) Adrian McPherson -4.72
2) Alex Smith -4.74
3) David Greene -4.81
4) Ben Dougherty -4.84
5) Charlie Frye -4.88
Running Back
1) Darren Sproles -4.46
2) Ryan Moats -4.49
3) Walter Reyes -4.49
4) Carnell Williams -4.50
5) Eric Shelton -4.54
Wide Receiver
1) Mark Clayton -4.43
2) Roscoe Parrish -4.43
3) Mark Bradley -4.47
4) Brandon Jones -4.48
5) Reggie Brown -4.51
Odell Thurman/LB/Georgia
- Measured in at 6'1"/233.
- Got in fights, skipped class, and partied too much his freshman year, he said, and his coach advised to transfer to junior college. Returned to Georgia after he matured, he said.
- Coming into draft as a junior to take care of his two children.
- Describes his game as "reckless. I'm a wild man, a gladiator."
- When asked if he'd play outside at the pro level, he said "middle
- I hit hard."
- Had a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown, where he says his first 40 yards were fast and the last 20 he was pretty tired.
- He said Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is best player he's faced.
- He said his play is similar to Ray Lewis.
Lance Mitchell/LB/Oklahoma
- Measured in at 6'2"/247
- Will do a full workout here
- Projects to a MLB in the NFL.
- He tore his ACL in the third game of his junior year. He said X-Rays and MRI turned up good at combine.
- He signed with Florida out of junior college, but his transcripts didn't qualify for ACC standards because of missing a class.
- He felt hesitation from knee injury at the start of his senior season, but was comfortable by the end of the year.
- He has talked to Kansas City and Tennessee.
- Recruited by UCLA as a running back after rushing for 2,000 yards as a senior in high school.
Kevin Burnett/LB/Tennessee
- Measured at 6'2" 7/8/239.
- He will do a full workout here.
- Minnesota, Houston, Arizona, Atlanta, and the New York Giants are among a host of teams showing interest.
- He said he can play any position on offense or defense. Played QB, RB, WR and TE in high school but figures to project to a weakside linebacker or strong safety in the NFL.
- He has a great respect for servicemen and women.
- He has a history of master's degrees in his family and has his bachelor's and master's in sports administration with a minor in business. He wanted to be prepared so people don't rip him off as a pro. He said if he is going to make $200,000 coming out, he should never be broke.
- He had surgery on a dislocated right shoulder in April 2002 and knee surgery for a torn ACL in October 2002. Said his MRI at the combine showed no lasting damage.
Demarcus Ware/LB/Troy St.
- He measured in at 6'4"/251.
- He was huge Auburn fan who grew up minutes from the stadium. He went to Auburn's last two bowl games to continue his support. Attended a talk by Bo Jackson at the Boys' and Girls' Club. Said being 6-foot-2 and 198 pounds coming out of high school scared away Auburn. "It hurts your heart that they didn't look at the smaller guys," he said.
- He models his game after Dwight Freeney.
- Studies tendencies of offensive linemen to get an edge in rushing the passer.
Jonathan Goddard/LB/USC
- He measured in at 5'10"/218
- He will do everything here.
- He is willing to move to safety and/or play special teams
- He started at quarterback ahead of Matt Leinart in high school.
- He lists Darren Sproles, Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown, and JJ Arrington as his toughest competition.
- He enjoys being instinctive and emotional
- He hopes to run in the high 4.5's
Darryl Blackstock/LB/Virginia
- He measured in at 6'2" 1/2/247
- He will play any position to help the team, though teams are interested in him only as an outside linebacker.
- DeBrickshaw Ferguson is the best offensive lineman he has ever faced.
- He has 15 interviews scheduled for tonight.
- He will do everything here
- He credit's his collegiate head coach Al Groh with his development as a player
- He left early because the college game became boring to him.
Aaron Rodgers / QB / California
- Ran but not did participate in the throwing workouts
Five receivers broke the 4.4 barrier, with Troy Williamson South Carolina and Jerome Mathis of Hampton on top of the speed charts and several scouts had Mathis and Williamson clocked at a high 4.2.
Mike Williams / WR / USC
- Ran 4.62 and 4.56 and did not participate in the receiving workouts.
Dante Ridgeway / WR / Ball State
- Earlier in the day WR Dante Ridgeway from Ball State had a great pass catching workout
Matt Grotegoode/LB/USC
- He measured in at 5'10"/218
- He will do everything here.
- He is willing to move to safety and/or play special teams
- He started at quarterback ahead of Matt Leinart in high school.
- He lists Darren Sproles, Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown, and JJ Arrington as his toughest competition.
- He enjoys being instinctive and emotional
- He hopes to run in the high 4.5's
Darryl Blackstock/LB/Virginia
- He measured in at 6'2" 1/2/247
- He will play any position to help the team, though teams are interested in him only as an outside linebacker.
- DeBrickshaw Ferguson is the best offensive lineman he has ever faced.
- He has 15 interviews scheduled for tonight.
- He will do everything here
- He credit's his collegiate head coach Al Groh with his development as a player
- He left early because the college game became boring to him.
Carlos Rogers/CB/Auburn
- Measured in at 6'0"/194.
- Will work out fully here. "I have nothing to hide," he said.
- He understands that there will be an adjustment to playing at the next level because of the no-contact rules after five yards and he never had to deal with that in college.
- He said he generally runs in the 4.3's and expects to do so here.
Jamaal Brimmer/S/UNLV
- He measured in at 6'1"/216
- He played between 210 and 215 in college.
- He will do everything here.
- He hopes to run a 4.5.
- Teams are talking to him about both safety spots.
- Mark Clayton and Courtney Roby are the toughest competition he's faced.
- He feels he needs to prove he has the speed to play in the NFL as well as improving his overall technique.
Robert McCune/MLB/Louisville
- He measured in at 6'0"/245
- He was not recruited out of high school
- He will do everything here
- He spent a year in Korea while he was in the army.
Thomas Davis/S/Georgia
- He measured in at 6'1"/230
- He will be working out fully here.
- He prefers playing close to the line of scrimmage.
- He feels people are questioning his coverage skills
- He speaks to Boss Bailey, Sean Jones, Champ Bailey, and Jamal Lewis frequently
- He hopes to run low 4.4's with 4.36 being his best time ever.
- Ronnie Brown is the best back he's ever faced.
- Teams are talking to him about possibly moving to OLB
Channing Crowder/ILB/Florida
- He measured in at 6'2"/252
- He will not work out here.
- His knees were cleared by doctors.
- He feels his off field incidents will not hurt him
- He lists Shawn Andrews as the best player he's ever faced.
Antonio Perkins/CB/Oklahoma
- He measured in at 5'11"/190
- He will do everything here
- He hopes to run a 4.3
- He lists Mark Clayton as the best wide receiver that he's faced.
- He feels that his special teams abilities will enhance his draft stock.
Abraham Elmimian/CB/Hawaii
- He measured in at 5'9" 1/2/190
- He is planning on doing everything here, though he may change his mind.
- He played in several games with a badly pulled hamstring.
- He is answering questions from teams about why he pulled himself out of games this past year.
- He said that his coach in college, June Jones, teaches his players what the NFL is looking for.
Eric Green/CB/Virginia Tech
- He measured in at 5'11"/198
- He played at 195.
- He considers himself a cornerback exclusively.
- He is hoping to run a 4.35.
- Larry Fitzgerald is the toughest receiver he's ever faced
- He will do everything here.
Karl Paymah/CB/Washington State
- He measured in at 6'0/204
- He feels he needs to showcase his speed.
- H said he got positive feedback from scouts at the Shrine Game
- He lists Mike Williams as his toughest competition.
- He has met with Kansas City, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Cleveland.
Antrel Rolle/CB/Miami Fl.
- Measured in at 6'0"/200.
- He will not work out here but will on his pro day.
- He said he had no second thoughts about staying for senior year.
- He said he'll run faster than the 4.55 people expect of him.
- "I try to do my damage at the line of scrimmage as soon as I can," he says of the NFL's rule against illegal contract outside of five yards.
- Has been a man press defender.
- No relation to Samari Rolle, although he met Samari recently and he told Antrel if he had a dollar for every time he heard that, Samari could quit football.
- Has worked out with many of the University of Miami pros, including Reggie Wayne, Santana Moss, Phillip Buchanon, Edgerinn James, and Chad Johnson. "At Miami, we compete all the time, whether it's to see who runs to the store the fastest."
- Sis the best cornerback in the draft because "I bring so much passion to the game. I'm very confident in my game."
- He hopes to do return work as well on the next level.
- Got into a scuffle with former Virginia Tech CB DeAngelo Hall in 2003. Both were ejected and Rolle suspended for the next game because he wasn't in the game at the time. "We were just being knuckleheads," Rolle said of the incident.
Bryant McFadden/CB/FSU
- Measured at 5
-11 3/4/193.
- He compares his Florida State swagger and spunk to Terrell Buckley, not in Deion Sanders' class.
- He will bench here, but he's undecided about a full workout.
- He said the last TD pass he gave up with in 2002.
- He lists Anquan Boldin as the best wide receiver he's faced.
- He was in mostly man coverage at FSU.
- He said he needs to improve in his film study to pick up receivers' tendencies.
Matt Jones / TE / Arkansas
- Runs a pair 40's that was faster than any RB in attendance ....... unofficial hand times 4.41 and 4.39.
Jared Newberry/LB/Stanford
- Won't work out here because he strained his hamstring last week but will work out at his pro day in March.
- Has talked the Vikings, Giants, Jets, Titans here in Indy so far.
- Has played on the strong and weakside in his career but feels that he's better on the weakside.
- Really enjoyed his Senior Bowl week experience and the speed of the practices. He said being coached by NFL coaches will help him at the next level.
Alfred Fincher/MLB/Connecticut
- Measured in at 6'1"/238.
- Will do a full workout.
- Feels good about elevating UConn's program as much as his own draft stock.
- Motor City Bowl appearance was the program's first bowl game, and he grabbed the game ball.
- Thinks he can play MLB at 238 pounds or OLB.
- Said his Senior Bowl experience helped a lot. "In the NFL eyes, I exploded onto the scene in the last year."
- About half the teams have shown him an interest, including Jacksonville, New England, Minnesota, Miami, Oakland, and San Diego.
Lofa Tatupu/LB /USC
- Measured in at 5/11 7/8/238 1/2
- He said the combine is more mentally draining than physically draining.
- Went to Maine first and then transferred to USC; Maine recruited him as a linebacker, while other teams wanted him as a quarterback.
- He said he has to make his mark on special teams.
- He said his speed and knowledge will make up for his lack of size.
- He plays coverage with a quarterback's mentality, which helped him garner 10 interceptions.
- His father played 14 years in the NFL, with Lofa citing his father's "blue-collar mentality."
Jordan Beck/MLB/Cal Poly
- He measured 6'2"/233.
- He will do full workout.
- Hasn't missed a game in his career.
- He didn't have a TV at home while growing up. Said his mother took it away from dad, who was addicted to it, to "save the marriage."
- He was a wide receiver and defensive back in high school.
- He thought it was crazy to play middle linebacker as a 205-pound freshman.
- He projects to OLB.
Alphonso Hodge
/ DB / Miami-OH
- Measured 5-10 7/8 and 203 pounds.
- Will do a full workout.
- He said Braylon Edwards is the best receiver at the next level, but Hodge said "I fear none, but I respect all."
- Houston, Buffalo, New Orleans, and Kansas City have shown the most interest, with Kansas City conducting a number of interviews with him.
- Played mostly press coverage and is trying to familiarize himself with playing off the ball.
Marlin Jackson/DB/Michigan
- He measured 6'0" 1/2/198 pounds.
- He is being looked at as a safety and cornerback, but would prefer cornerback.
- He said he needs to show the speed to play cornerback and figures to run in the 4.4s. Fastest time was 4.45.
- His agent told him that Michigan officials were cautioning pro scouts about his speed.
- He will do a full workout here.
- He is known as a physical cornerback who prefers man coverage.
Derrick Johnson/LB/Texas
- He measured 6'2"/242
- He will do full workout here.
- Of teammate running back Cedric Benson, he said "it's a privilege to out there and going against guys like that. He keeps you on your toes."
- Has a reputation for stripping the ball. "Every time I tackle someone, I think 'ball!' " he said.
- He said he can play inside or outside but figures to be a weakside linebacker in the NFL.
- He said he's similar to Derrick Brooks.
- He thinks he became more of a leader in his senior year.
- He said he rushed the passer more as a senior than he did in his previous three years.
- Growing up, his mother wanted him to play football but he was hesitant. "The coach was kind of mean to me when I was little," he said. By 12 years old, he learned to love the game.
- The speed of the linemen will be the biggest adjustment to the NFL.
Justin Miller/CB/Clemson
- He measured in at 5'9 6/10/201
- He played around 200 last year
- He loves returning kicks but wants to be a cornerback first.
- Named wide receiver Fred Gibson is his toughest competition.
- He will do everything here but he remains undecided on running the 40 here.
- He hopes to run the 40 in the low 4.3's with his best time being 4.29
- HE feels his aggressiveness is his strongest attribute and he believes that athleticism translates to zone and man off schemes as well as press coverage.
Ronald Bartell
- He measured in at 6'0 1/2/211
- He left Central Michigan because he felt he needed to to improve as a football player.
- He said he gained confidence by participating during Senior Bowl practices.
- He is comfortable playing any position in the secondary and has lined up at all three positions in college.
- He wants to play special teams as long as he's not a return man.
- He expects to run in the low 4.3's
- He lists Mark Clayton and Vince Jackson as his toughest competition (both were in the Senior Bowl).
- He is working on his footwork as that is where he thinks he is behind.
Brandon Browner/CB/Oregon State
- He measured in at 6'3" 3/4/221
- He played collegiately at around 210.
- He will work out fully
- He left school early because he felt he was ready to make the jump
- He wants to stay at cornerback but told us that since he plays a physical brand of football that he understand why teams could decide to look him as a safety as well.
- He hopes to run the forty around 4.4-4.5
- Lists wide receivers Reggie Williams and Mike Williams are his toughest competition.
Travis Daniels/CB/LSU
- He measured in at 6'0" 1/2/194
- He feels playing for Nick Saban has helped him prepare for the pro game.
- He will work out fully here.
- He said former teammate cornerback Randall Gay helped him learn to play the position.
- He considers himself a cornerback first, but he can play safety.
- He named Reggie Brown as his toughest competition.
- He hopes to run in the low 4.4 range.
Dustin Fox/CB/Ohio State
- He measured in at 5'10 1/2/191
- He will do everything here
- He said Braylon Edwards, Courtney Roby, and Bryant Johnson were his toughest competition in college.
- He felt the Shrine Game helped him in the scouts eyes.
- He said that he consistently runs in the 4.4's
Barrett Ruud/LB/Nebraska
- He measured in at 6'2 1/2/241
- He will work out fully here.
- He wants to show scouts he can run well and he hopes to run in the high 4.5's
- Clinton Portis is the best back he ever faced.
- He gained confidence during Senior Bowl week practices.
- He is working on improving his hands.
- He has mostly played inside but can play any linebacker position.
- The NFL experience of several of his coaches has helped prepare him fo the NFL.
Adam "Pac-Man" Jones/CB/West Virginia
- He measured in at 5'10"/197
- He left school early due to first round grade
- He allowed 1 TD pass this past year
- He feels that he is one of the best return men
- He played RB in high school but was forced to switch to CB in college
- He has interviews with 13 teams this evening.
- He named Chris Henry as his toughest competition.
- Interestingly, he played running back in high school exclusively and moved to cornerback at West Virginia playing that position for the first time in his football career. He said he made the switch due in part to being worried about holding up physically to the pounding at running back.
Mark Clayton
/WR/ Oklahoma
- Came Close to breaking the 4.40 mark
Vincent Jackson
/ WR / Northern Colorado
- Also ran well
Chase Lyman
/ WR/ California
- Was excused from running because of a knee injury, but opted to run anyway and posted a 4.52 and then a 4.45
Leroy Hill/OLB/Clemson
- Measured in at 6'1"/229
- Will work out fully here.
- He said the biggest question scouts have about him is his size.
- He played at 225 in college
- Teams are talking to him about playing safety
- He feels comfortable playing up field or in coverage
- He said that former Florida St. running back Greg Jones was his toughest competition.
- He felt that Louisville linebacker Robert McCune was the most impressive player during Senior Bowl week.
- He want's to run under 4.5
- He expects to be a first day pick
- He said that Justin Miller's athleticism is superior and that he will make a great pro.
- Teams like him at OLB
- He has spoken with many teams since the Senior Bowl, Cleveland is the only one he named.
Carnell Williams
/ RB / Auburn
- Ran well this morning , besting the times Ronnie Brown good catching workout.
Ryan Moats
/ RB / Louisiana Tech
- Also ran well this morning
T.A. McLendon
/ RB / N. Carolina State
- Struggled to get under 4.7 as did Bobby Purify
Alex Smith / QB/ Utah
- Worked out in front of scouts, but did not throw. Smith has decided to showcase his arm at his pro-day. Broad jump was measured at 6'5.
Bill Swancutt
/ DE / Oregon St.
- Measured in at 6'4"/270
- Has interviewed with several teams here including Dallas, San Diego, Detroit, Carolina, Minnesota, and the New York Giants.
- Calls himself a high-motor player with good speed.
- Really enjoyed his Senior Bowl week practices and enjoyed the intensity.
- He said that area that he needs to improve in is getting his pad level low.
- Said the toughest opponent that he faced in his collegiate career was Khalif Barnes who coincidentally has been working out with recently at the Athletes Performance facility in Tempe, Arizona.


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This poor dog in California, America, needed a bit of help after he got his head stuck inside a rusty old pipe!
Looks pretty tight in there! It's a part of an old smudge pot - oil is burnt inside it to help get rid of frost on crops. You'll be pleased to know animal rescuers got the dog out safely!
They've named him Smokey because his face was blackened by the pipe! The two-year-old is now being cared for at an animal shelter.


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Happy 21st Birthday, Taylor Swift! (PHOTOS)
It's a banner day for Taylor Swift, who turns 21 on this fine Monday, December 13.
The Speak Now superstar can officially buy alcohol, and she spent the night with friends according to her Twitter. "Tonight @caitlinbird and @elizabethhuett knocked on my door- they brought a pizza with a lit 21 candle on it and bday hats. :) … Now I'm dancing around my room alone to @pink's greatest hits cd," Taylor said.
So, to celebrate, Celebuzz assembled Taylor Swift's Best Looks. Enjoy and send T-Swift some birthday wishes on our Facebook page!


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The co-director of a large horse stud in rural NSW systematically defrauded the business of millions of dollars by invoicing them for thousands of tonnes of oats and hay which he never provided, a Sydney court has heard.
Rajesh Chimanlal Upadhyaya is facing 14 counts of fraud in relation to more than a hundred false invoices he allegedly issued while a director of the Emirates Park horse stud near Tamworth in the New England region of NSW.
He has pleaded not guilty.
In his opening address to Mr Upadhyaya's trial in the Downing Centre District Court on Thursday, Crown prosecutor Guy Newton said the accused was responsible for ordering hay and oats to feed the foals and yearlings at Emirates Park between 2005 and 2010.
However, at the same time, Mr Upadhyaya allegedly had a controlling interest in two horse-feed companies - Tamworth Quality Grains and Feedpoint - which supplied the farm.
He allegedly charged Emirates Park for tens of thousands of tonnes of oats and hay which the feed companies were supposed to provide.
But the amount of feed ordered was allegedly up to 10 times more than what the horses on the stud could ever possibly eat - and more than what was provided.
''A very very significant proportion of the amounts invoiced were never in fact supplied and it's in this sense that the Crown says the invoices were false,'' Mr Newton said.
''Once the money is banked [by the feed companies] it was then transferred into another company controlled by the accused, the Yashraj family trust.''
Mr Upadhyaya then allegedly filtered the money back into his own pockets through various bank accounts, a credit card and other companies.
Mr Newton said that in 2006 alone, Tamworth Quality Grain issued 26 fraudulent invoices to Emirates Park for more than 34,000 bails of hay valued at $783,705.
Mr Upadhyaya then allegedly paid the invoices by writing 19 separate cheques, in his position as a co-director of Emirates Park.
The next year, the prosecution claims Tamworth Quality Grain invoiced Emirates for 4,600 tonnes of oats.
This was despite the fact that the horses only consumed 300 tonnes of oats a year.
''That was a vastly larger amount than what would have actually been used at Emirates Park,'' Mr Newton said.
''There was nowhere on the farm to even put these oats which were supposedly supplied.''
The trial continues.


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I am back!!
After 6 weeks of being gone doing Pursebuzzy and business things I am back. I had to slow down the videos since I wasn't officially home. But I am back and ready to go!
Here is my latest obsession the Styling Iron. I will be doing more tutorials with it because I love it!!
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1)Spray hair with heat protectant. Then proceed with Amika Blow Up Hair Spray for texture and volume.
2)Part your hair then begin curling with the Corioliss Straight 2 Curl Titanium Styling Iron. Clamp your hair between the plates and wrap hair around barrel. Remember to unravel your hair from the barrel for best results.Curl away from your face on both sides then let it cool.
3) For softer waves spray hair with David Evangelista HD Hold Brushable Hairspray then finger comb hair. For fuller waves finger come hair then spray with David Evangelista HD Hold Brushable Hairspray to complete the look.
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…we were smart enough to know that the way to fight wars was to divide the population against its leaders. So we broadcast into enemies countries and presented a picture of the Allies and the West that made subjects of the Nazi and Soviet regimes envy their country's enemies. It relied on a belief latent in Christian culture that even your enemy is a moral being capable of reason. That's why the Tradition commends "admonishing sinners" as a work of mercy.
But one of the consequences of our de-christianizing culture is the growing conviction that our enemies are, as the saying goes, "animals". You can't reason with animals. You can only threaten or bribe, carrot and stick. So moral admonishment like "Keep America Beautiful" degrades to "Litter and it will hurt." "Buckle up for Safety" becomes "Click it or Ticket". "Friends don't let friends drive drunk" becomes "Dirve Hammered, Get Nailed". People are animals to be stampeded, not moral beings capable of reason or persuasion.
This works in our foreign policy too. We use violence and torture and indefinite detention against vaguely defined foreign "combatants" when we have no evidence they are guilty of doing anything worse than standing in the wrong place during a police sweep. We murder civilians with drones. Because those people are "animals".
And because have abandoned the Christian belief in moral suasion of enemies, we succeed only in multiplying enemies–then tell ourselves that their enmity only proves they are animals.


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The septet Jazz Mafia performs a brand of hard bop that is very much contemporary with the 21st Century. There are no blues jams here, only well conceived tempo burners that sometimes emit a slow burn ("On Broadway") and sometimes a fast burn ("Oracle"). The music is complex, yet readily accessible and enjoyable. Guitarist Jack Broad solos well on "Fall" as does saxophonist Stacy Dillard on "ESP." For that matter, Wade does his best Miles on "ESP," though Wade does not sound like either Morgan or Davis. He very much has his own sound: conservatory-trained, both informed and creative. I look forward to hearing much more from Mr. Wade.
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Track Listing: On Broadway; Oracle; Fall; Sagjleo; In a Sentimental Mood; ESP; One for A.L.L.; Broach Approach; Fall (Alternate Take) (Total Time 70:43).
Personnel: Mike Wade-Trumpet, Flugelhorn; Stacy Dillard-Saxophones; Jack Broad-Guitars; William Menefiled-Piano; Bill Jackson-Bass; Melvin Broach-Drums; Charlie Schweitzer-Percussion.
Title: The Broach Approach | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Shorty Bop Records
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