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dopewars is a UNIX rewrite of the MS-DOS program of the same name, which in turn was inspired by John E. Dell's "Drug Wars" game. You have one month to buy and sell drugs on the streets of New York, the aim being first to pay off your debt to the loan shark and then to make a fortune. And if you have to shoot a few cops in the process, well... The game includes TCP networking allowing you to meet (and shoot) other human drug dealers. Computer drug dealers are currently in development.
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Release Notes: This release corrects a potential exploit against the Windows server, which was not fully patched by the 1.5.11 release.
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Release Notes: This is largely a bugfix release, fixing a server DOS and some minor bugs in the textmode client.
Release Notes: An annoying crash bug which occurred when the "drop" button was pressed has been fixed. The text-mode client now deals better with screens that aren't 80x24.
Release Notes: A default set of sounds is now provided. The Windows and GTK+2.0 builds now have fairly complete Unicode support, and a native look-and-feel is now adopted on Windows XP systems.
Totally cool...
If you don't like it - don't download it. Don't look at it. Filter it out of your listings, but don't YOU dare ever try to tell ME what I can and can't look at or see or believe.
You want to believe this game doesn't belong here. Fine.
I don't have a problem with it being here and that ought to also be fine.
The game isn't hurting anyone, nor is it going to cause anyone to go out and become a drug dealer thinking that they could simply apply the rules of the game to actual life... All it is - is entertainment.
If you don't like it being called dope wars, how about this - FORK the code and create an update... I don't know - maybe "Soda Wars" where you have to sell more Pepsi than the other guys...
Geez... you have the source, you can tweek the code - so do something constructive with your time other than telling other people what they ought to do because of YOUR beliefs...
/flame off
Re: ludicrous and childish and irresponsible
> % I like this game...
> % I think it's great.
> haha............I guess that says alot
> for your level of education and maturity
> doesn't it..........yes I say ban all
> the games that 'glorify' violence and
> idiocy..
> is there really a point to them if so
> what?
> to have a little 'fun' or take out a
> little frustration...
> if so............there are better ways
> to do so and more responsible ways
> instead of playing that violent game go
> donate your time to the 'red
> cross'.......
> ring a bell ?????????????????????????
> also .....yes it IS important to keep a
> legitimate 'check' on society else it
> Will run amok as it is currently
> doing............comments like yours
> show how far we really have to go as a
> species to counter violence in our
> nature............
> how much do drugs and its proliferation
> have to do with the spread of anger and
> mahem I wonder..........just look at the
> idiot bin laden whom has his own drug
> empire and profiting from it , using
> some of that very money to attack your
> way of life.......
> sure take a chill pill you
> say........ludicrous.........
> what do you suppose christ himself would
> say about such things in todays
> society..do you have any idea?
> :-).........I sure do...he was a kind
> man but also a righteous man but in a
> reasonable way.........he knew right
> from wrong and the pitfalls of
> humanity.......
> it appears you do not......'yet'
> codeofjustice
> -===
I don't understand how you can drown yourself in those simple minded ideas, and manage to drag a decietful religion into it as well. The problem with people like you is your obsessive need to conform everyone to this utopian-like vision in which we are all happy and sedated with "love for the lord", I pity you...
In all truth, these games are our way of mocking the world and all of it's flaws. If I truly took joy in purely slaughtering people, I would go out with a gun and just open fire on the first unfortunate bastard I came across. If I really wanted to traffic narcotics, I would start out at your child's school. But, unlike what you would like to believe, we're not terrible people for indulging ourselves in a humorous illusion from time to time. Sure, many of the things that are happening as off today in this world are tragic, but it is none of my concern, seeing humanity will kill me off in due time, some just go before others.
Let us live and do as we please, you have the right to your opinion, but at a certain point, it just gets annoying and dictorial, leave us be with our "insanity".
Re: ludicrous and childish and irresponsible
Hey it just a game. Noone force you to play Dopewar and if you are not happy with
freshmeat - nobody demands that you must use
Freedom of the net ....
A word from a vise man who once said:
" The one who take fun as fun and work as work have misunderstood both parts "
Re: ludicrous and childish and irresponsible
Hey, 28 subscribers is not too bad, is it?
Actually most of freshmeat users will be old enough, don't you think?
Re: ludicrous and childish and irresponsible
> haha............I guess that says alot
> for your level of education and maturity
> doesn't it..........
Why does that say anything about my level of education and maturity?
Who do you think you are? How dare you judge anyone based on the information you've got.
Are you saying that I can't have fun glorifying violence and drugs if I'm well-educated, or are you saying that you're too uneducated to see the fun in it?
> is there really a point to them if so
> what?
Haven't you ever dressed up for halloween?
I've often enjoyed dressing up like a gangster and pretending I'm running the mafia.
It's fun, don't try to understand it, just enjoy it, stop clinging to your all-american-moral-codex and have fun.
> just look at the idiot
> bin laden whom has his own drug empire
> and profiting from it , using some of
> that very money to attack your way of
> life.......
He's not attacking my way of life, as far as I'm concerned, he attacked a country who had single-handedly claimed to be the ultimate power of the world...
I'm well aware of the people who died and for them I have grieved, but for the attack... *shrug*
> what do you suppose christ himself
> would say about such things in todays
> society..do you have any idea?
> :-).........I sure do...he was a kind
> man but also a righteous man but in a
> reasonable way.........he knew right
> from wrong and the pitfalls of
> humanity.......
> it appears you do not......'yet'
I don't know what christ would say about such things and I really couldn't care less.
I'm not a christian, I'm an atheist, existensialist etc... What christ would say, and how righteous he was doesn't really concern me.
What really concerns me is that some people simply doesn't know of common tolerance, respect for other people and their opinions unless it's spoonfed to them with the religion.
If you want to discuss this topic further please feel free to mail me, we really shouldn't waste any more space on this forum, it's ridiculous.
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The association of uric acid and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) with cardiovascular function in South African women : the POWIRS-study Palmer, Iolanthe Marike (North-West University, 2006)Motivation: Hypertension is a fast growing health risk, leading to increased incidences of cardiovascular dysfunction and mortality. However, the prevalence of hypertension is higher in some ethnic populations than others. ...
Cardiovascular dysfunction in black South Africans: an investigation from various perspectives Palmer, Iolanthe Marike (North-West University, 2010)Motivation: The prevalence of cardiovascular dysfunction, especially hypertension, in Africans has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Despite considerable in~ depth studies, cardiovascular diseases remain ...
Ethnic and gender differences regarding the insulin-blood pressure relationship Schutte, Aletta E; Huisman, Hugo W; Palmer, Iolanthe Marike (Elsevier, 2009)Ageing is associated with increased insulin and C-peptide levels. Due to a lack of data, our first aim was to establish whether this also holds true for Africans from South Africa. Our second aim was to determine whether ...
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OSAKA – The Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) and nine railways in western Japan will kick off a one-year trial in April for a common electronic pass for foreign tourists modeled on JR West's Icoca IC train pass, the business lobby said.
The Kansai One Pass card, which has an integrated circuit chip in it, will allow holders to seamlessly ride the trains of nine different railways in the region, including West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) and Hankyu Corp. It will also function as a debit card and entitle the holder to discounts and other services at about 90 tourist spots and shops, including Kansai International Airport in Osaka, which is also part of the one-year project.
That means it will be more versatile than the Icoca card.
According to Kankeiren, the common IC ticket project is the first in Japan to be undertaken jointly by a business lobby and railways. The goal is to lure more tourists to Kansai by making it easier for them to get around the region. Japanese, however, will not be eligible for the card, which will be sold at major stations to short-term visitors who show their passports.
The Kansai One Pass card requires a minimum charge of ¥3,000, including a nonrefundable ¥500 deposit, but can hold as much as ¥20,000. It will come with a map of the area and is decorated with Astro Boy, the creation of late cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, who grew up in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture.
"It's convenient and has a great design. I think it will be very popular," Shinichi Fukushima, head of Kankeiren's tourism panel and chairman of New Kansai International Airport Co., said Wednesday.
After the trial ends on March 31 next year the organizers hope to take the Kansai One Pass system full-scale, officials said. Up to 30,000 cards will be issued during the trial, which begins on April 8.


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From the Guardian, the story of Mohammed Dajani, a Palestinian professor who tried to encourage better understanding among Palestinians and Israelis by leading a group of his students on a trip to Auschwitz. He resigned last week under pressure and after receiving death threats. The death threats did not come from Israelis.
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The Nokia N80, the first ever handset to enable seamless home media networking between compatible TVs, audio systems and PCs. The Nokia N80 reflects and harmonizes work and personal life through leading on-the-go productivity tools, multimedia entertainment and mobile photography in a design that communicates success. Weighing only 134 grams, the compact yet feature-rich 3G multimedia device is packed with performance, providing fast internet access and convenient intuitive browsing as well as the possibility to send and receive emails at Wireless LAN (WLAN) speeds.
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It's a mobile world and the Nokia N80 multimedia device keeps you connected virtually anywhere with GSM or WCDMA network coverage. A quadband GSM device that supports 3G and Wireless LAN, Bluetooth wireless technology and infrared connectivity. The Nokia N80 empowers you to share video, email, view attachments, browse the Web, and synchronize to your compatible PC, quickly and easily.
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A go-anywhere pocket-sized computer that marries passion and productivity. Conduct video conference calls or share files during your conversation. The Nokia N80 even comes equipped with Nokia PC Suite so you can keep your device and your compatible PC in harmony. If that's not enough, it's also a personal organizer, email, digital camera, camcorder, digital music player and game player, all in one package and ready to go, so you are too.
Produce your personal soundtrack with Nokia XpressMusic. Download digital music, create playlists or listen to FM radio with up to 27 hours of battery time. Transfer music between the Nokia N80 and your compatible PC or home stereo via WLAN or USB. Store more music with the miniSD card. And hear it all on a variety of compatible stereo headsets.
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text: Laterrus Talley July 16, 2009 1:59 AM The Yamaha definately didn't have any "Special Go Fast Parts" prior to 2008! Rossi is just that good. Plain and simple. If he were to leave the series today, a WHOOOOOLE lot of people would quit caring about this sport. Say what you will about Dorna making him the GOAT. Even IF they were helping him somehow, that doesn't make people like him. People like him for who HE is and nothing else. He crushes all the newcomers and veterans just about every year and "some" people just can't stand it. One thing is for sure, as long as Rossi races, he will be king and EVERYONE in the MotoGP paddock knows that! There is a level called "ROSSI" and ALL of the other racers are trying to get to it! Reply Report abuse 163 agree 53 disagree


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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 5:00 PM
Frontier Days vendors wanted
Vendor applications for the Lovelock Frontier Days are available at the Chamber of Commerce in the Depot, by calling (775) 830-4023 or LFD (775) 857-9361 or Google "Lovelock Frontier Days 2013 Celebration Vendor Information." Hope to see you there!
Buy an ad on the Lovelock Community Calendar
The Lovelock Frontier Days Committee has taken over the local community calendar with donations raised going to student scholarships. Ads will be taken during July through Frontier Days. List family members' birthdays, anniversaries and memorial dates.Calendars will be available in early December so you can give them as Christmas presents. For more information and to place ads, call Peggy Rose 273-2441 or Lovelock Frontier Days Committee (775) 857-9361.
Summer Reading Program underway
The Summer Reading Program is a free six week program held on Mondays at the Pershing County Library. Each one hour session will include a craft project, incentives and a snack. The theme this year is Dig into Reading. The Summer Reading Program is designed for independent readers ages 7 and older to encourage leisure reading during the summer months. For further information call: Roberta Johnson 273-2216 or visit the library.
Through July 28
One Woman Art Show
Come experience the painting and sculptures of Oreana artist Carolyn Baker. Her works will be on display at the Star Peak Art Retreat in Imlay from July 5-28, closed on Mondays, There will be an opening party on July 14 from 2 - 6 p.m. Star Peak Art Retreat is located on the east side of I-80 at the highway off-ramps.
July 26
Family Game Night
Family Game Night at Bethel Baptist Church, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 880 Franklin Ave. (Use 9th Street entrance for game night) call 775-273-7889 for more information.
Night Fun Shoot
The Flying Saucer Trap Club will be hosting a series of "Summer Night League Shoots" at the trapshooting range located at 1550 Airport Rd. Lovelock. Registration and practice begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by meat shoots at 6 p.m. and then a "Blind Draw Buddy Shoot" will begin after sunset to wrap up the evening. Everyone is invited, so come out for some fun competition between friends. For more information contact Mike Schottel at 273-0206.
Pershing County Business Resource Center
The Pershing County Business Resource Center is now open. It is located at the Pershing County Community Center, Star Room, 820 6thStreet, Lovelock, NV 89419. The center has 4 computers for free use by persons ages 17 and older for business, job, and educational purposes. The Star Room is also used as a classroom, so a calendar of availability can be found at www.pershingcounty.net. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Call 273-7144 for more information.
Pershing County Library
The Pershing County Library is open Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Story hour Tuesdays with preschoolers (older than 3) from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The library is located at 1125 Central Ave. For more information call 273-2216.
Animal control
Animal Control Officer Sherry Crim can be reached at 273-7852 (shelter) or 770-0933 (cell phone).
Church of the Good Shepherd Food Bank
The Church of the Good Shepherd Food Bank currently has donated food available for those in need. Pastor D.W. Hutson asks that you call ahead to pick up the items from the church, located at 16500 state Route 400 in Unionville. The church accepts food and clothing donations to give away to those in need. Sunday services at 11:30 a.m. No charge for wedding services or funeral services regardless of membership. For more information call (775) 538-7570.
Daily Mass at St. John the Baptist Church
Daily masses are held at St. John the Baptist Church on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the Father Vieages Room in the Annex.
Food bank
Lovelock Community Food Bank is serving at 655 Cornell starting at 3:30 p.m. and will close at the discretion of the Food Bank. Everyone can receive free bread and dairy products, but a voucher will be needed in order to receive food. This can be obtained at the county clerk's office.
Lovelock Speedway meeting
November - March, general meetings are held every other Thursday at 6 p.m. April - October general meetings held the Thursday prior to each scheduled race. Lovelock Speedway is seeking volunteers for various positions. If you are interested in helping out during the 2012 season, or want more information, please contact Maury Nelsen at (775) 842-5813 or go to lovelockspeedway.com.
Recreation Board
First Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - The Pershing County Recreation Board meets at Lovelock City Hall.
Pershing County Chamber of Commerce
Fourth Thursday, 8 a.m. - The Pershing County Chamber of Commerce meets at the Chamber office, 350 Main St. Contact Beth at 273-7213 for more information.
Free craft classes for kids
Each Friday - Classes formally at Creekside Variety are now being held in the Community Center across from the hospital. Fridays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free sewing and craft classes for kids ages 6 and up. Sewing machines and materials are free as are the classes. For information call the Community Center at 273-7144.
NA Saturday Night Live
Narcotics Anonymous "Saturday Night Live" group meets at the Pershing County Community Center each Saturday from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information call (775) 427-3727.
New Life Fellowship Assembly of God
The church is located at 515 12th St. (corner of 12th Street and Elmhurst Avenue). Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call (775) 273-2453 or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Service times are Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Service and Kids' Church (ages 4-12) at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Encounter at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
The church is located at 900 Western Ave., Lovelock. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. each Sunday.
Bethel Baptist
Antique Church every Sunday morning. Old fashioned hymns, old fashioned preaching! The old stuff that is very valuable.
Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Morning Worship at 11 a.m.; Tuesday night Bible study at 6 p.m. We are on the corner of 9th St. and Franklin Ave. Call for more information: 273-7889.
Lovelock Lions Club
Every Monday, Noon - The Lovelock Lions Club meets at Sturgeons.
Food bank
Lovelock Community Food Bank is serving at 655 Cornell starting at 3:30 p.m. and will close at the discretion of the Food Bank. Everyone can receive free bread and dairy products, but a voucher will be needed in order to receive food. This can be obtained at the county clerk's office.
Lovelock Meadows Water District
Second Monday, 7 p.m. - The Lovelock Meadows Water District meets at Lovelock City Hall. Call 273-2387.
Imlay Town Board
Second Monday, 7 p.m. - The Imlay town board meets the second Monday of every month at the Imlay Community/Senior Center. Call 775-224-8912 for more information.
Pershing County School Board
Third Monday 5:15 p.m. - The Pershing County School Board meets at the district office. Call 273-7819.
FCC Meeting
Third Monday, 1:20 p.m. - The Frontier Community Coalition meets at the Community Center, 820 6th St. All county residents are encouraged to attend. For more information call (775) 273-2400.
Library Board of Trustees
Fourth Monday, 5 p.m. - The Library Board meets at the Library, 1125 Central Ave. For more information call 273-2216.
Grass Valley Advisory Board
Last Monday, 7 p.m. - The Grass Valley Advisory Board meets the last Monday of every month at the Grass Valley Community Center, 13295 Grass Valley Road.
Imlay Volunteer Fire Department
Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. - The Imlay Volunteer Fire Department meets at the Imlay Community Center. Contact Jerry Monroe at 217-8111, or Steve Montes at 442-0080.
Lovelock Volunteer Fire Department
Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. - The Lovelock Volunteer Fire Department meets at the Lovelock Firehouse. Call 273-2423.
TV Advisory Board
Second Tuesday, 5 p.m. - The TV Advisory Board meets in the commission chambers. Contact Jeff Campbell at 857-7432.
Lovelock Street Fever Car Club
The Street Fever Car Club meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Temptations.
Frontier Days planning committee
The Lovelock Frontier Days Committee meets every Wednesday at the Pershing County Community Center at 6 p.m. Come help plan the upcoming Frontier Days celebration!
Planning Commission
First Wednesday, 7 p.m. - The Pershing County Regional Planning Commission meets at Lovelock City Hall, 400 14th St. Contact Planning and Building at 273-2700.
Pershing County Commissioners
First and third Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - The Pershing County Commissioners meet in the commission chambers. Contact Karen Wesner at 273-2342.
Imlay AA/NA meetings
Each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - Highway Recovery AA/NA meetings 5:30 p.m. Imlay Community Center call for more information 538-7502.
Pershing County FSA COC
Second Wednesday, 1 p.m. - The Farm Service Agency's County Office Committee holds their regular session meeting at the USDA Service Center located at 110 American Blvd. Call 273-2922, ext. 2, for more information.
Tourism Authority
Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. - The Pershing County Tourism Authority meets at Lovelock City Hall. Contact Laura Richardson at 273-2256.
Lovelock Eagles
Second and fourth Wednesdays, 7 p.m. - The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aries #1557 meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Hall. Men interested in helping the community are invited to attend.
Pershing General Hospital
Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - Pershing General Hospital Board of Directors meets in the conference room of PGH. Call 273-2621.
Humboldt Masonic Lodge
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Dunlop Motorcycle Tires - Choosing The
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1888, Dunlop
motorcycle tires and the
Dunlop corporation have been innovators and leaders in all
things tire. The company has a long list of firsts, such as
being the first company to create a usable pneumatic tire and
being the first company to use Kevlar in tires. These tires
have a rich history of quality and endurance. It is no wonder
that Dunlop makes some of the most popular motorcycle tires
around. The Dunlop Motorcycle website has a wealth of
information, from a company history to individual
specifications for each tire they make. If you are in the
market for a set of Dunlop motorcycle tires,
you have come to the right place to
find out all about them.
How to choose the right Dunlop
motorcycle tires
Consult your
motorcycle's owner's manual. This guide will often give
suggestions of what size and type of tires you need.
You do not want to get tires that do not fit your bike.
You could wind up in a serious accident or even
something worse.
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Where you live can
affect which tires you will need. If you drive more in
an off road situation, you are going to need off road
tires, whereas if you stick mostly to the highways,
road tires should suit you fine.
Read reviews. One of the best
ways to find out the truth about a product is to read
what other people who have experience with the product
have to say about it. Often, shopping websites like
Amazon and Sears will have places for customers to
write reviews of their products. You do sometimes have
to watch out for biased reviews. For example, if you
are at a Dunlop motorcycle tires
fan page, the owner may not allow
any negative comments on the page, so you may only be
seeing positive reviews. Reading positive reviews is
certainly not a bad thing, but you do want to be aware
if all you see are positive reviews. This could reveal
that you are looking at a biased site. Similarly, be
wary of sites with only negative reviews, as this could
be a competitor site trying to garner your
Do your homework. In
addition to reading reviews, ask friends and family
what they recommend; talk to other people interested in
motorcycles to see what they are using. Look in
newspapers and online for further information regarding
both the tires you are interested in and sales that
might be happening.
Most importantly, get
tires you like! As long as they fit in ok with all the
other categories listed, make sure you like the tires!
If at all possible, take them for a test drive or try
to find out how they handle. You could find tires that
fit all the above specs, then when they actually get on
the bike feel terrible. You certainly do now want this
situation, so do your best to take the tires for a road
run before you buy them.
Cost of Dunlop motorcycle
When considering the cost
of your tires, you want to take into consideration
everything involved with getting and using the tires. So,
you want to remember to take into account figures for
things like shipping, delivery, and installation of the
The Tires Unlimited website sells
both street and off road
Dunlop motorcycle
tires. This site has a large
selection in stock, including the Sportmax Q2
tires. The front tires sell for about $140 each,
and the rear tires, depending on which size and
weight you choose, range from $165 to $220. If
you prefer off road tires, Tires Unlimited sells
all different types of off road tires, including
hard terrain, multi terrain, dual sport, and
intermediate-soft, among others. One of the more
popular types of off road tires is the D952 Multi
Terrain tires. These tires are modeled after
motocross tires, so they are practical for a
variety of terrains. They are also priced at a
lower cost, with the front tires selling for
about $64 and the rear tires ranging from $66 to
Amazon offers many different
choices for Dunlop motorcycle tires,
including the Elite 3 150/80R17.
These tires cost a little less than $240 each.
Customers like these tires, claiming they are worth the
extra money if you are willing to put it in up
The Motorcycle
Superstore sells street, cruiser, and dirt motorcycle
tires. For the dirt tires, you can expect to pay
between $30 and $60, depending on the size of the
tires. The wider and more heavy duty the tires, the
more expensive they are.
The Tire Express website
has a unique offering, in that, in addition to
individual tires, this site also offers package deals.
For example, the Dunlop Roadsmart Sport Touring tires
typically cost between $460 and $480 for one front and
one rear tire. With the special deal available through
Tire Express, you can save nearly $200. Depending on
the size tires you need, they will cost between $290
and $300.
As you can see, the cost
of your tires is going to vary widely depending on
several things:
Where you buy the tires
Whether or not you can
get a package deal
The size of your
The type of tires you
choose—off road, sport, highway, etc.
thing you need to consider when thinking about cost is a
warranty on the tires. Typically, used tires come with either
no warranty at all or an extremely limited one from the
distributor, not the manufacturer. This may be a fact to take
into account when you are looking for a new set
of Dunlop
motorcycle tires.
A Few More Specific
Dunlop Tires To Consider:
1. Dunlop D402 Harley-Davidson
Whitewall Rear Tire – MT90B-16/Wide White
Boy, that's a mouthful, but this tire is the only one approved
by Harley-Davidson for their touring bikes. It's got a
great tread pattern which helps the bike handle well in either
wet or dry conditions, it also minimizes cupping.
If you're
going to pick this one up, it will run you about $130.99 if
you purchase it on Amazon. Of course if you do that,
you're going to have to install it yourself once you get
it. But I guess alternatively, you can take it to a
nearby shop once you've got the wheels and pay to have it
installed in a shop.
2. Dunlop Elite 3 Motorcycle
Here's a
cheaper brand of tire that will run you $86.42 at "Bike
Bandit". Out of 22 customer reviews, the overall
rating holds steady at 4.9 out of 5, so this is without a
doubt a tried and tested tire that has many satisfied
The tire is
an update to the 491 Elite. The wear is great and the
tire offers a quieter ride, additionally, the grip this tire
has on the road in wet or dry conditions is quite
nice. It works great on mountain roads, decent enough
on gravel and can even be driven through slush. These
will likely last you 20-25k miles.
3. Bridgestone
These tires
will cost you a little over $200 and will give you a nice
smooth ride and good traction for at least 7000 miles.
The tires wear out at about the same rate which means when
the time comes, you'll have to replace both of the tires at
the same time.
For the grip
and mileage you get for these the price is reasonable.
The only downside to this is while the performance is great,
some feel they wear out too quickly.
Looking for used Dunlop motorcycle
If you decide to look for
used tires, there are some major things you need to ask
about the tires before you buy them.
How long have the tires
been used already? An older set of tires is closer to
the end of its life, so you should not pay as much for
How hard did the owner
ride the tires? Even if the tires are newer, if the
owner has ridden on the tires in rough terrain for
several hours per day every day, the set is going to be
in worse condition than a set of tires that has only
been used periodically.
What is the condition of
the tread on the tires? The tread on tires can be very
telling. For example, if you see a tread that is
cracked, worn down, or extremely rough looking, you
should proceed with caution. The tires might be more
used than the owner is letting on.
Have the tires ever been
repaired? This will be something you have to rely on
the seller to tell you (of course, you can ask about
it). If the tires have already had to have been
repaired once, they may have to be repaired again.
Sometimes the cost of upkeep and repairs winds up being
much more expensive than just buying new tires, so that
is a point you should consider.
there are many places you can find
Dunlop motorcycle
tires. They are available locally, in
stores, and online. You will need to take into
consideration extra costs like installation, maintenance,
taxes, shipping and handling, and other fees. These
things can all have an impact on the final price of your
tires. For the most part, customers express that they are
pleased with the performance of their
Dunlop motorcycle
tires. If you take care of them and keep
up with a regular maintenance schedule, your tires will
last a long time and maintain a high level of performance
for their lifetime. Be sure to do your research and find
the tires that are just right for you before making your
final purchasing decision.
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Re: Accepted Student DaysElle Meinholz Feb 3, 2014 4:36 PM (in response to Alexandria Muench)
Absolutely! There is a lot of great information for both the parents and the students! I would recommend at least one parent come along with your student.
Re: Accepted Student DaysAlexandria Muench Feb 3, 2014 4:54 PM (in response to Alexandria Muench)
Okay, thank you! I will plan on that then!


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Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
Who's Going
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Event Details
Forget online dating websites that have you spending more time "winking" and staring at photos, come on out and meet someone in the real world as it was intended. We are the only Speed Dating type of event where you get both your event and first drink and at a lower price ($20 compared to others charging $35).
You're bound to make a new friend, connection, or possible future date by just showing up. Also, don't forget to ask about our matchmaking services where you can meet more professional Austin singles outside of this event. 80% of first timers report that they are nervous only leading up to the event, so do not worry if this is your first time. Scenergy believes in an open environment where our hosts ensure you feel welcome, safe, and are having fun - we hope to see you there!
7:30 - 7:45 p.m. - Participants Arrive & Register (If at the door tickets are available)
7:45 - 9:00 p.m. - "Mini Dates"
9:15 - 9:30 p.m. - Raffle Prizes and closing remarks
- All tickets include your first drink -
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Intel is betting on cheaper Ultrabooks, new convertible laptop/tablets and powerful voice, gesture and facial recognition features to maintain its market share in mobile computing, where it has been losing out to rivals' chips powering smartphones and tablets.
That was the main message from the annual Intel Developer Forum, which began in San Francisco on Tuesday. Intel executives hope convertibles can create a category for the next 10 years and say they will be boosted by an as-yet-unnamed chip next year that will draw only 10 watts of power and give true all-day battery life. Read more


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Imelda May to Play the Bowery Ballroom, 7/29; TRIBAL Out 9/23 on Verve
On account of exciting and extensive tour commitments abroad, Irish rocker Imelda May is looking to the fall for the U.S. release of her upcoming album Tribal on Verve Records. The album, which debuted at #1 in Ireland and #3 in the UK, will now be released on September 23. In the meantime, May has also added a second sold out show at Dublin's O2 Arena.
To preview the album, May will embark on a run of summer dates in North America including a sold-out show in New York and dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco and more. The singer will return to the U.S. in the fall for a full tour in celebration of the release. Please find summer tour dates below.
The Huffington Post is premiering May's EPK along with a Q&A with the artist HERE and a link to the EPK HERE.
This record marks the first release from May since 2010's Mayhem, of which The Los Angeles Times commented, "Ireland-born Imelda May's career is fostered by paying homage to legends like Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash and, more importantly, furthering rockabilly's cross-pollination into New Orleans jazz, delta blues and amp-splitting punk aggression," and The New York Daily News hailed, "...she has vocal chops that put nearly any singer from that era to shame."
Although May became a mother just last summer, "There are no lullabies on this album," she assures. May took about three months to write the songs for Tribal- she co-wrote "Little Pixie" with her brother Fintan Clabby, and her husband Darrel Higham wrote both "Ghost of Love" and "Five Good Men." The band recorded the album at Livingston Studios in West London where May co-produced the album with producer Mike Crossey. Of Tribal, May says "I wanted to inject the rebelliousness of punk and early rock 'n' roll into this album."
Imelda got her first taste of the rockabilly sound as a child listening to her brother's cassettes of Elvis, Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent. "I liked the scariness of them," she says, "And I remember being terrified by The Specials singing Ghost Town. And also by horror films. I was drawn to the thrill, the combination of edginess and fun. And that's what still does it for me."


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Being a student-athlete at the University of Michigan definitely has (a lot) perks. Wake up in the morning with a stiff back? Tell your trainer and they'll take care of you. Hungry every half hour of every day? Head to Grab-N-Go for a myriad of snacks and breakfast options. Determined to ace a difficult class this semester? No problem, tell your academic advisor and they will be sure to schedule tutors accordingly in order for you to prosper. If I had to choose, my favorite resource as a Michigan student-athlete would have to be the Academic Center, AC. I truly don't know where I would be without the open science lab my freshman year. Huge shout out to all the help from other student-athletes and friends that I met in the science lab for helping me make my way through General Chemistry. The location of the AC is crucial to get some homework done in the hour between lift and practice. Not to mention the bountiful snacks provided at the fueling station upstairs for those late night cravings or midday munchies.
Being on the women's lacrosse team here, we are just going into our third season. We are a young program to say the least. My junior year of high school I visited the University of Michigan as a prospect and was able to have the honor of meeting then Michigan Athletic Director, Dave Brandon, who ended up being a major influence in my decision of UM. With the risk of joining a new program in mind, he raised the question: with all of the tools, how could this program not succeed? He had me persuaded. And certainly, Dave Brandon, I now know just why you were so confident; Michigan does it all.
To the University of Michigan: thank you. Thank you for providing a surplus of tools to aid student athletes in succeeding. Yes, we may get 20+ hours less of sleep and study throughout the week than the average University of Michigan student, but with all the help, how could we not thrive in all that we do? You have literally got us covered in all aspects; food, academics, nutrition, fitness, health, oh and did I mention food?
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Please follow the links for a full description of each role. The roles and structure of the Committee have changed, so please read carefully!
Vice President
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Public Relations Lead
Community Service Chair
Digital Media Lead
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Events Lead
If you are interested in becoming a team representative, please visit the link below.
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Find the complete article from Vice Sports at the following link here
In late January, I wrote about the state of Michigan passing a law that bans college athletes from unionizing, despite there being absolutely no current threat of athlete unionization at any of the state's public universities.
Government typically moves pretty slowly, but the bill passed through the legislature and was signed by Governor Rick Snyder in less than a month. Michigan Republicans championed it as a model for how good legislation can be passed effectively.
Read More: Why Won't Republicans Talk about the Anti-College Athlete Union Bill they Passed?
The only problem? Legislators forgot to actually ask the athletes for their thoughts—and the athletes aren't too happy about that.
"We, before and now, aren't interested in unionizing," said University of Michigan softball player Becca Garfinkel, who is the vice president of National Collegiate Athletic Association Reform on the school's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). "But it's disappointing that this type of avenue would be removed without any consideration on our part."
Garfinkel initially reached out to me after my first article was published, attempting to learn about the legislative process and what actually had happened in the Michigan state house. Athletes from the SAAC at Michigan—one of the state's two flagship public universities—were never called in to discuss the ban with lawmakers, nor were they even told that unionization was being debated.
"The very first time that we found out, I was approached by the Michigan Daily," said Cooper Charlton, a lacrosse player and SAAC President. "And to be completely candid, we didn't even know it was happening."
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This is part of a troubling side of college athletics, in which athletes are not allowed to be in charge of their own circumstances and fates. When Northwestern University football players attempted to unionize last year, football coach Pat Fitzgerald deemed it a breach of "trust." The NCAA has spent millions of dollars, both on Congressional lobbying and court costs, to keep power out of the hands of athletes.
Former Navy athletic director Jack Lengyel once summed up that school of thought: "You can't have the animals running the zoo in a college education."
That way of thinking seems to have motivated the legislature's action, and those who voted to pass the bill don't seem to have any interest in discussing its merits with those who oppose it, or how it was passed. Of the eight legislators and political strategists I contacted about the law, only one responded—the bill's sponsor, Republican state representative Al Pscholka.
He yelled at me and hung up.
Michigan's SAAC members also tried to get answers, and also came up empty. They emailed Gov. Snyder's office and asked for clarification about why they were not contacted before he signed the bill into law. As a good-faith gesture, they also invited him to their charity fundraiser. They received an email back from his secretary stating that he could not make the fundraiser, with no mention of the new law.
"The common theme here is any time that a student-athlete's well-being or future is in question or in the discussion … we feel, not that we deserve, but it's the right thing to do to include us in that," Charlton said.
What's more curious about the lack of answers from legislators is that the Michigan athletes' approach has been anything but combative. Garfinkel said that she is very encouraged by the NCAA's efforts to include athletes in more of their policy-making decisions under the new autonomy structure.
Charlton also noted that he does not want this to be a discussion about the merits of unionization or about partisan party lines. In no way is Michigan's SAAC a union, or pay-for-play advocacy group that could give lawmakers political headaches. They're simply a group of students who want to be included in the ongoing discussion about their legal and economic rights, and not have decisions made for them without at least being consulted first.
Is that really too much to ask?
"We don't think they have all the information they need," Charlton said.
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Kevin Bain stared down at the blank slate below him. With water dripping down his face, the diver concentrated, took a deep breath to clear his mind, then pushed forward.
Then a freshman, Bain was on the road competing for the Michigan men's swim and dive team, but his work for the Wolverines that day was done. Mere moments after twisting, contorting, and testing his body in the pool, Bain had to take a different kind of test: the pencil-and-paper type much more familiar to University students.
"It's always a balancing act," said Bain, now a senior studying Business and Comparative Literature. "We may have to meet with professors or group projects at odd hours, take exams on the road, just find different ways to make it work.
"I remember coming in as a freshman and mapping out my schedule, and it wouldn't all fit," he said. "It's kind of a tug-of-war, and sometimes you have to make sacrifices, it works out, but it's always a battle."
Such is life for many of the 934 student-athletes at Michigan. The unique dynamic of being among the nation's best academically and athletically means those that balancing the two worlds is key. It's rarely easy, fair, or fun, but the University ensures that athletes are given the opportunity to make it work.
Josh Bartelstein chuckles when thinking back on his senior year. As a captain of the 2012-13 men's basketball team, Bartelstein helped guide his team to its first Final Four and National Championship appearances in 20 years.
But, as a teaching assistant and senior in Sport Management at the time, he remembers not having quite the same success in the classroom.
"I think I went to four classes a week for that month," Bartelstein said. "We were lucky to have chartered flights, or it could've been less. We were doing pretty much everything on the road. We always had our books, tutors, advisors — it was crazy really."
The team was also lucky to have John Beilein at the helm. Taking over the program in 2007 — a program that hadn't advanced to the NCAA Tournament since 1998 — the coach knew his team needed work ethic more than talent to survive at Michigan.
"They don't always just recruit the best kids. They recruit kids that fit our culture and can do what we do academically," Bartelstein said. "They need to be intelligent kids who are ready to work hard, otherwise they'll have to go elsewhere.
"For some guys, it's hard. It's hard to write a 10-page paper as a sophomore knowing that, a year from now, you'll make a million and a half dollars playing in the NBA. That's where you see coach and his values kick in, because to him, it's not really an option. You might hear guys complain. But it's not either-or, it's part of the whole package when you come here."
That package deal translates to other sports. For Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson, it presents decisions that no coach likes to make.
With nine National Championships and 35 NCAA Tournament appearances, the Wolverines draw interest from North America's most talented hockey players. But to make it at Michigan, Berenson expects more.
"I've told kids, great hockey players, if you're not interested in school, don't come to Michigan," Berenson said. "I'm going to make your life miserable, and you're going to make my life miserable, because that's not what we're doing here. If you're coming here, you need to be hungry for an education and to become the best player you can, that's what it's all about.
"I'll take hockey away from you in a heartbeat if you aren't doing what you're supposed to do in school."
Berenson can demand the hunger, because he had it too. Long before he knew he would spend 17 years in the NHL or 35 years as a coach, he was lacing it up for Michigan on the ice and in the classroom.
A business student with an unknown hockey career ahead, Berenson didn't dare distract himself. Even a seemingly small distraction like a TV in his room could hurt him.
"We were more on our own," Berenson said. "We didn't have the tutors, study tables, mentors. You were on your own, and don't screw it up. Now, you've got more structure, you've got people around to keep an eye on you who know what your grades are, tutors available. It's more structured for the student-athletes to succeed."
This structure is good, Berenson said, given the increased demands on athletes. With national media attention, millions of dollars in funding, and thousands of fans attending games, Berenson knows that his players face greater pressure than he ever did
"There's more demand on the student-athletes today," he said. "The season's longer, the workout schedule is more difficult than ours was — you really have to balance your time and manage things well."
Even with the resources available, that's no small task. Business sophomore JT Compher, a forward, alternate captain on the hockey team and a second-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, finds that with games just about every weekend, he is rarely available to participate in group projects, a tough pill to swallow.
"The biggest challenge is my time constraints and meeting with groups," Compher said. "Sometimes, I might not be able to meet with a group, but I make myself available to get the rundown and do whatever I can to help. It's basically just managing my time when I'm not at the rink."
But not all athletes experience the same academic workload. According to 2008 report by the Ann Arbor News, athletes accounted for about half of the students enrolled in the University's general studies program which offers potentially lighter workloads and flexible requirements.
Bain said this stems from NCAA rules about declaring majors and progressing toward degrees efficiently. These rules, designed to ensure no one gets left behind, sometimes backfire, pushing athletes to general studies, Sport Management or other programs seemingly tailored to their unique needs as students.
"By the end of our junior year, we need to have 60 percent of our major finished," he said. "If we try to switch majors and we don't have the requirements for that major, we're ineligible. Athletes don't really get the option to switch or change majors, so we may end up in majors that simply fit what we have."
Bartelstein has seen this incidental funneling firsthand. While former teammates such as Zack Novak, Matt Vogrich and Jordan Morgan sought degrees in business and engineering, many other teammates were steered away from such disciplines, even if indirectly.
"You have to know what you're signing up for," Bartelstein said. "If you want to do business or engineering, no one will say no to you, but you have to understand the time commitment and degree of difficulty certain classes present.
"You hear people at the academic center say things like 'take this class' or 'stay away from this professor,' but it's not a forced decision. They want to make sure student-athletes are setting themselves up for success."
That's not to say it can't happen, however. Bartelstein also saw his team, even in its rise to national prominence, make adjustments for players' academic commitments.
"They're probably happy they did it now, but there were times that they'd be missing sleep the night before a game or taking tests on the road," he said regarding his teammates pursuing less flexible degrees. "There were times for a lot of guys where they were told 'I'm not sure you can do this, but if you want to put in the effort, we'll make it work.' So maybe guys miss practices or we work our schedule around exams, but Coach Beilein always made sure that academics were a priority, and we catered to that the best we could."
Still, the numbers indicate Novak and the like are a minority group. More athletes major in Sport Management and general studies than any other majors, despite the fact that these programs may present less clear paths to jobs after college. This is in stark contrast to Berenson's playing days, but the coach is learning that with the right mindset, any of his players can still find success.
"I think it's fine, but I'd like them to pick a major and then go for it," Berenson said. "A lot of them haven't thought about it. They aren't sure what they want to do, and my take is if (general studies) is what you want to do, then make sure you do well so you can go to graduate school once you're done."
The type-casting expands beyond majors. Just about every Michigan student knows the 'athlete look.' There's the green Gatorade water bottle, the blue parkas and the matching Adidas backpacks. And there's the tired, quiet expression, often accompanied with headphones and a spot toward the back of the class.
Regardless of their personal academic successes, athletes can struggle to shake the stereotypes associated with seemingly 'easy' majors, time away from class and cultural norms surrounding athletics.
Throw in the fact that Michigan athletes have a $12-million academic facility other students can't use, along with free tutors and personal advisors, and the divide between athletes and regular students is wider than ever.
"There's definitely that stereotype," Bartelstein said. "And some people at Michigan fit the mold, but I think too much is made of it.
"I know with our team we had academic conversations all the time, it wasn't just go to class and then leave. Our classes were a huge part of our lives. We spent more time in classes and studying than we did anything basketball-related."
Bartelstein feels that the stereotype is truer for Michigan's revenue sports: football, basketball and hockey. But Bain, who was recently nominated to be a Rhodes Scholar and serves as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, sees it discourage smaller-sport athletes as well.
"People assume when I show up to class that I'm just at Michigan for athletics, not academics," Bain says. "It sucks that they're already judging us when they don't know us, and kind of missing out on the interesting people that we might be.
"A lot of athletes don't always wear their varsity jackets, because we just don't want to deal with the stigma. It'd be great if we didn't have to worry about teachers or students judging us before they met us."
As a former student-athlete, Kinesiology Prof. Rebecca Hasson said she doesn't try to treat student-athletes any differently than other students, but that the key to success when teaching students is communication.
"The athletes aren't any more busy than any of the other students," Hasson said. "Because the communication lines are open, we will try to work with one another's schedules as much as possible. We make certain that if a student is doing poorly, we address it early on. Their grades are submitted to the Athletic Department as well as to our offices, so they need to go to student services or come to office hours immediately."
Hasson tries to be sensitive to the unique issues that arise for student-athletes, like high-pressure times around championships where a student could be missing weeks of classes, but she believes student-athletes have more to offer than just their athletic perspective.
"For the student-athletes, that is just one identity they hold," Hasson said. "The student-athletes are probably a little more outspoken, because they have those leadership skills on the court and can bring that to class."
"If you just treat the student not as a student-athlete, but as a student who just has very limited time but is as valuable to the class as any other student, that will make for the best learning environment."
Hasson said she has seen more issues in younger student-athletes as they transition to college life.
"At the younger ages — and for all students, really — there is a lot of pressure and you are tired on top of everything, and it's hard. As the students transition, they become great at time management, though. They work well in teams, and so I guess I come to athletes' defense a little."
"The stakes are higher here, but I think that in my experience, it's not that the professors have to make special accommodations, but you just have to accept that you have to be willing to let a student miss class because that is the next step in their career. "
Jay Basten, a Sport Management professor, said each student-athlete is unique and has a different set of priorities, but overall their presence and participation in his classes, especially those that touch on college level sports, has added to the learning experience in the classroom.
"It's great having student-athletes in those particular discussions, because it gives the non-athlete students some real insights into the challenging they face." Basten said. "For me, I've been here for 15 years teaching in the program, and overall it has been very positive having them in the class. They are an impressive group of students, but they do have some distinctive challenges."
These challenges, Basten said, are dealing with limited time and balancing their other time commitments on the field or on the court. Addressing these issues as a professor is a balancing act as well. While Basten said he obviously must find alternative ways to ensure student-athletes are receiving and understanding the material in class, he also does not support making special concessions or different standards for student-athletes.
"When student-athletes do have issues as far as conflicts, ultimately we believe that our classes are as important as their practice times," Basten said. "I encourage them to come to office hours, but I particularly stress that they should come if they are missing classes, but I don't really do anything proactive for any student, because I believe they need to be able to take responsibility for themselves."
Sometimes, Basten said, this means getting creative and being willing to go the extra mile as a professor. This could be meeting students at Starbucks or at the Academic Center — making sure student-athletes are putting in the time necessary to succeed in class, but being as available as possible to meet the sometimes-irregular needs of student-athletes.
While student-athletes have their days scheduled by the minute, Basten said an injury could be detrimental to a student's ability to balance schoolwork with the practices they still must attend.
"The one thing I have noticed that people do not always talk about that affects their lives around campus is injuries," Basten said. "When they get hurt, especially if they are on crutches or something, that's one additional layer they have to deal with, and I see that happen very often."
While Basten confirmed that the differences between a student-athlete's commitment to a class varies from individual to individual, this contrast becomes more stark when varsity athletes playing for revenue-generating sports are compared to athletes playing for teams that are not counted on for significant revenue.
"The athletes in the revenue sports — football and basketball — tend to be more focused on their potential to become professional athletes, so that is their priority," Basten said. "That's not to say that for all of them. I have some who are very much into the academics and would probably say academics first then athletics. In the non-revenue sports, especially among female athletes, I would say I've seen that academics are their priority."
Though the Athletic Department could not support this report, Basten said several of his students mentioned a change in the requirements of how many hours upperclassmen must spend in the Academic Center.
"I understand this from some of my football students, that Jim Harbaugh came in and required mandatory study hall at the academic center for all students, not just the underclassmen," Basten said. "I have mixed emotions on that."
"On the one hand, I like the coach coming in and making sure academics are a priority, but on the other hand, I don't think forced study is what we think about when we think about the University of Michigan."
After all is said and done, the vast majority of Michigan athletes leave campus with a degree in their back pockets. According to the NCAA, Michigan achieved an 88-percent graduation rate in 2007, the most recent year such data was made available.
Even if Compher and his teammates see success in the NHL, Berenson knows they'll regret not joining that majority.
"Your hockey career may not even be a career," Berenson said. "Ninety percent of our players aren't going to make a living playing hockey. They all might get a chance to play for a month or a year, of pro hockey, but unless you're in the NHL, it isn't much a career option.
"So to me, getting a degree means your life after hockey is going to be better. You're going to have better choices, you'll have an opportunity to have a dignified career."
The Michigan hockey team recognizes this, as the vast majority of the team leaves with a degree. Additionally, six former Michigan players have already returned to Ann Arbor to complete their degrees after competing in the NHL, inspiring players who already have professional ties to recognize what they have.
"Whether you've made millions or not, you're going to want to do something valuable the rest of your life," Compher said. "Most of us have aspirations past hockey, and this is a good stepping stone to get us there."
Whether it's friendly GPA competitions within teams, Athletic Department-funded etiquette dinners and resume workshops or even networking on road trips, athletes have an opportunity to not just win the balancing battle, but also to progress to success down the road.
"If you talk to any of the athletes here, we could have gone to almost any university," said Bain, who will work for Citi Group's Capital Markets Managing Program after graduation. "We have some of the most talented athletes in the country, we choose Michigan for a very specific reason, and that is the Michigan degree."
Added Bartelstein, who — in addition to having a book published — works for a real estate firm:
"The student-athlete community does a really nice job connecting alums to student-athletes after graduation. Companies know that athletes have the discipline and work ethic to be successful in the work force, so it's a huge thing for the athletes that don't play professionally to get linked to good jobs."
Bartelstein's team is a good example of that. Despite a national runner-up finish, a conference championship and a return to the national basketball stage, the former captain believes the team might be most remembered for what comes next. With players working for consulting firms and engineering programs — and the NBA — the team proves that, as hard as it seems, Michigan athletes can and do make it work.
"I think the guys around me who have successful jobs after college are a prime example of our team not just being successful at basketball, but creating successful people," Bartelstein said.
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A Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill Tuesday that would bar collegiate student-athletes from unionizing — a move to preempt a repeat of similar efforts on other campuses across the nation.
State Rep. Al Pscholka (R–Lincoln Township) presented the bill, which would specify that college students are not classified as "public employees." The bill was referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Pscholka said in an interview with The Michigan Daily that he intends for the bill to reinforce the idea of student-athletes being students first, and added that receiving a scholarship does not mean a student is working a job.
"You're going to college to get the education that will literally provide you with a lifetime of benefits," he said. "That's how important I think education is, and I think we've lost sight of that."
The topic of student-athletes unionizing originated at Northwestern University this summer, when the school's football team voted to unionize. Peter Sung Ohr, regional director for the National Labor Relations Board, determined in March that the players were employees of the university and were eligible to unionize. However, Northwestern administrators have challenged the ruling and are waiting for a decision from the national board, comprised of three Democrats and two Republicans, in Washington.
Pscholka said his bill is not a response to any similar movements by student-athletes at Michigan schools, but said he has been working on it for several months.
University spokesman Rick Fitzgerald said it's too early for the University to take a stand on the matter of unionization or the bill itself. He added that legislation is often changed in committee and said he hopes to learn more as the bill is discussed.
LSA junior Cooper Charlton, president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, said student-athletes are not making any concerted effort to unionize like the Northwestern football team. However, he said the Northwestern situation has spurred a conversation among student-athletes here, and he hopes to learn more about the issues.
"Northwestern started the conversation and we just want to join it," Charlton said. "By join it, I don't mean we're picking sides — we're not picking sides whatsoever. We're just trying to hear both sides of the argument."
Charlton said opinions about unionization and student-athlete compensation vary among University student-athletes. He said different teams distribute scholarships to their players differently. Additionally, student-athlete scholarships can be affected by financial need and other factors, just like with non-athletes.
Charlton said he believes the University has provided for the needs of students already, though he recognizes that student-athletes occasionally feel otherwise. He added that there have been recent policy changes, such as the NCAA allowing for schools to provide unlimited meals to student-athletes, that have been helpful.
"I haven't talked to any athletes that are up in arms," Charlton said. "Now, there are people that have expressed sometimes they wish they could maybe have another meal every day but there's no great demand. Michigan does a great job of giving us what we need."
Moving forward, Charlton said he and the SAAC will be looking into the specifics of what unionization would mean for the University.
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What: Donate a minimum of $6 online with your own debit card on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, and we will give you a free ticket to the Mock Rock Show.
How: SAAC will send out an email link the morning of that will direct you to an online portal to donate. Computers will be available at the AC the day of. More information to come!
Why: Help make this year's Mock Rock show the best by donating a minimum of $6 for Mock Rock productions. With a donation of $6 or more a university donor will DOUBLE any MICHIGAN STUDENT donation, therefore SAAC will receive DOUBLE the amount of your donation.
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We are Michigan student-athletes. Among the recent controversy regarding Michigan Athletics, our voices have been left out. It's time for us to be heard.
We believe that recent coverage of Michigan Athletics has been largely one-sided. Understand that media coverage and decisions made about Michigan Athletics intimately affect our lives. We have been insulted and discredited not only as student-athletes, but as people. Out of respect to our university, we have stayed silent for weeks; now, we feel the need to speak up.
We appreciate the discourse among stakeholders in Michigan Athletics: alumni, students, administrators and the community we serve. We have no problem with people expressing opinions of the administration that, in large part, governs our experience as student-athletes. What we do have a problem with is those outside of our 900-plus-strong community attempting to speak for us.
The balance that student-athletes maintain between academics and athletics is under intense scrutiny. One example of many appeared last week in University President Mark Schlissel's comments regarding student-athlete academic eligibility and performance.
"We admit students who aren't as qualified, and it's probably the kids that we admit that can't honestly, even with lots of help, do the amount of work and the quality of work it takes to make progression from year to year."
Let us be clear: this is just one example of a misunderstanding that has left us feeling disappointed and frustrated. We have acknowledged President Schlissel's apology, but maintain that his comments are not only hurtful, but indicative of a larger problem on campus.
Public perception of student-athletes is too easily swayed by the media and deafening public opinion. Our objective in the near future is to take back the autonomy of our image. We are here for an education; there is nothing less that is expected of us simply because we are student-athletes, and we hold ourselves to the same standard as every other student on campus.
The discourse of prior weeks, as shortsighted as it is, comes from a history much deeper than the events of this fall. A history where it is OK to dismiss student-athletes as dumb, unmotivated and one-dimensional simply because of the time they spend outside of school. Stereotyping diminishes not only its perpetrators and its victims, but the entire campus community that should value diversity and compassion over judgment and spite.
We consider it the ultimate honor to wear the block 'M' , and this is a unifying value throughout campus. The block 'M' unites us all — students and musicians and engineers and actors and activists and researchers and student-athletes. It's a privilege to share this tradition, one that we believe is the best in the world. We appreciate all contributions to make Michigan the Leaders and Best and hope our contributions are valued as well.
In President Schlissel's inaugural address, he implored us to agree on three central tenets, the third of which stated that "as members of this community, we will always seek out, encourage, and value all voices." In these times of turbulence, we turn to you, no matter how you wear the block 'M' . We are asking for our unique voice to be received with curiosity instead of judgment; and we promise that to yours, we will do the same.
Cooper Charlton is an LSA junior and SAAC President, Kevin Bain is a Ross senior and SAAC Vice President, Becca Garfinkel is an LSA senior and SAAC Vice President of NCAA Reform, Gina McNamara is an LSA junior and SAAC Community Engagement Chair, and Leslie Smith is an LSA senior and SAAC Marketing and Communications Chair.
Click here to view the official post in the Michigan Daily
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• Athletics will work to design a new plan for next season that will include a significant price decrease for football student season tickets. Athletics will announce student season ticket prices for the 2015 football season next week.
• Rental fees for athletic facilities will be eliminated for student groups with a charitable focus.
• The department has committed to work with the Big Ten to create a blackout weekend where Crisler Center will be available for MUSIC Matters in 2016.
• Monthly meetings with students will be held with Athletic Director Dave Brandon to address topics relating to all 31 teams and Michigan Athletics.
• Dishell and Brandon will have regular standing meetings.
• The athletic department will create a student advisory board comprised of student-athletes, non-athletes, season ticketholders and non-ticketholders.
"It has been great working with our Athletic Director and his department to come to these agreements," said Dishell. "This is a huge step forward for students and our relationship with our Athletic Department. We look forward to continuing to work together to create the optimal environment for all Michigan students."
"Often times, negativity is louder than positivity, however, it is important to realize that Bobby, myself, and other student leaders on campus have worked hard to establish effective lines of communication that aim to enhance Michigan tradition today and into the future," said Cooper Charlton, President of U-M's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) that is representative of all 931 student-athletes. "The newly created opportunity for open dialogue creates a framework to hold our athletic department and students accountable, thus fostering a relationship built on trust. Together, we will create sustainable long-term relationships that forge a unified Michigan family."
"Michigan Athletics looks forward to forging a strong relationship with Central Student Government," said Dave Brandon, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. "This is an important relationship for us, one that we need to repair, and one that will provide mutual support among all students. We have worked closely with CSG over the past year and this will continue to strengthen our very important work with the student community."
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As student-athletes, we are confident that each member of the Athletic Department acts with our best interests in mind. We applaud Dave Brandon for upholding the tradition and values of Michigan to the highest standard, encouraging us to be leaders and best in all aspects of life. As such, we fully support our Athletic Director and trust his ability to make decisions for our success and wellbeing.
It is important to remember that there are 931 student-athletes and 31 teams at the University of Michigan. These individuals and teams consistently achieve great success in every realm. The 2013-2014 academic year saw 5 Big Ten Championships, 1 Team National Championship, and 3 Individual National Champions. A total of 55 Wolverines were named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, and 6 achieved Academic All-American honors. Student-athletes also collectively contributed hundreds of hours of community service and raised over $25,000 for charitable causes through last year's Mock Rock performance. Simply put, as student-athletes we refuse to be defined by the successes or failures of any one team alone.
Competing for the University of Michigan is a privilege and an honor. The athletic community is often scrutinized, but at the end of the day we are one Michigan family; we support one another, and we appreciate the support of family, friends and fans.
On behalf of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee,
Thank you & Go Blue!
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