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Five burning questions as we head into the weekend:
1. Will Josh Nesbitt make the big throws when Georgia Tech needs them? In the second half of last week's game, Clemson's defense basically dared Josh Nesbitt to beat them. Nesbitt was forced to run and forced to pass. He made enough runs and a big throw with the game on the line and Georgia Tech won by a field goal. Miami has enough athletes on defense to give Nesbitt basically the same look. Can Nesbitt make enough throws to keep the Hurricanes honest or will Coach Paul Johnson find another way to make the Miami defense pay?
2. Will Justin Houston make a difference? The defensive end returns to the Georgia team after a two-game suspension. After the season-ending injury to Roderick Battle, the Bulldogs desperately need somebody who can rush the passer. Georgia didn't get to Stephen Garcia many times last week and it cost Georgia a lot of yardage. Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino is going to look at that game tape and probably see some things he can exploit as quarterback Ryan Mallett makes his SEC debut. If Georgia can't put pressure on Mallett, he's going throw stuff underneath the defense all day.
3. At any point in Saturday's game with Tennessee, will Urban Meyer take his foot off the gas? Not only no, but hell no. I understand that when Lane Kiffin accused Urban Meyer of cheating in recruiting (he later had to apologize because Meyer did not cheat) the Tennessee coach basically wrote a check with his mouth that he knew his team would not be able to cash. But back then Kiffin wanted to rally his fan base and a little controversy was a small price to pay in order to do that. But Saturday the bill comes due. Tennessee is an undermanned football team (compared to Florida) right now. But also understand that this game is about recruiting. Tennessee came into the state of Florida and picked off a kid (Nu'Keese Richardson) that the Gators really wanted and thought they had. Meyer wants to send a message to future recruits from the state that it's probably not a good idea to go to one of Florida's biggest rivals. You can always expect Meyer to pour it on when he plays Tennessee or Georgia. That's just the nature of the business.
4. How many times will Stephen Garcia throw the ball against Florida Atlantic? I was shocked last week when Steve Spurrier let Garcia throw the ball 53 times against Georgia. Maybe Spurrier has decided that if he's going to lose, he's going to go down pitching and catching the ball all over the ball park. South Carolina should be oaky Saturday but then the Gamecocks have to get ready for a Thursday night game against Ole Miss in Columbia.
5. How good is Virginia Tech–really? The Hokies played Alabama very tough in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. But I'm still not sure how good they are. I think we'll find out Saturday when Nebraska comes to Blacksburg. Virginia Tech has a splendid defense. It always does. But the offense becomes very one-dimensional if quarterback Tyrod Taylor can't make plays with his arm and his feet. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini is a defensive guru, like Alabama's Nick Saban, and will set up his defense to force Taylor to throw. For ACC pride, Virginia Tech needs to win this game.
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September 17th, 2009
8:33 am
I think Tech will be fine in Coral Gables.
A vicious sack is my favorite play in football. Would love to see more from the Dawgs.
Yep. Ol Urbie gave us what we deserved last year, and Kiffie's gonna get the same. I'll actually enjoy watching it this time.
September 17th, 2009
8:34 am
Tony, does Urban's history of pouring it on rivals, leaving starters in during blowouts, and running up scores show any lack of class? Yes, he has had a dominant team for the last few years and everyone talks about Urban and the Gators as the big bad bully but I think if another coach ran up the score with starters during blowouts, the media was kill that coach.
September 17th, 2009
8:39 am
See you in the Swamp! Go Gators!
September 17th, 2009
8:39 am
Tennessee 20 Florida 17
Vols D shuts down the over-rated Crocs and look for some new wrinkles on O from Nuke, Gerald and Berry.
All of you so called UT "fans" conceding defeat in this game are not fans & should go pull for Vandy.
September 17th, 2009
8:41 am
Miami gt game will come down to turnovers.
September 17th, 2009
8:44 am
Florida puts up 50, then pulls off the gas. They could score 60+ easy, but Meyer will let up, and give Brantley and the backups some work in an SEC game. Tennessee will be lucky to win 6 games–kiffin's incompetent and only got this (and other) jobs because of his dad.
September 17th, 2009
8:46 am
I think UT will keep it closer than the experts think. Eric Berry will have to make some plays in the secondary though.
September 17th, 2009
8:48 am
Don't remember Tech throwing it around much last year vs. Miami. They won't have to this time either.
September 17th, 2009
8:48 am
As far as running up the score, the only time I've watched a game in the Meyer era and thought it was happening and that I wasn't cool with it was UT at the swamp a few years ago. I'm sure the reasoning would be given that it's a rivalry game, and we barely beat them the year before, wanted to send a message, etc. All that's fine and good, but that year's game I can admit was questionable.
That said, I've watched all the games and when we play the lesser teams, I don't think you can argue we run up the score. Meyer usually does a good job of calling off the dogs when it's warranted against lesser opponents.
When it comes to rivals, however, he definitely does put the foot on the gas. However, I don't think it's as bad as people want to think. Last year against UGA, LSU, and FSU, Brantley and 2nd teamers were in for a good portion of the 4th quarters. Last year's UT and Miami games had inflated scores that didn't reflect how much the offense was struggling early on. There was no foot on the gas mentality in those games.
As far as lack of class, I'm not sure that all rules/bets aren't off when it comes to rivals to be honest. I know it's gray area, but as fans, aren't those the games we want to win most? How many versions of the "I'd be ok w/ winning 2 or 3 games a year, if it meant we were blowing out teams A, B, and C" line are out there? From blog comments and conversations at tailgates, beating the mess out of your rivals seems to be on everyone's minds when those games come up? Can we really then get mad when a team/coach goes out and does what we all deep down want to see happen? Are UGA fans gonna be upset if the Dawgs walk into Atlanta and beat Tech 56-6? What if they do that to UF? You might come on hear and say class this, class that, blah, blah, but deep down, don't you love doing that to your big rivals? I'm typically not a fan of running up the score (i.e. I don't buy the Spurrier mentality of it's their job to stop us), however, I admit when it comes to rivals, it doesn't bother me nearly as much.
September 17th, 2009
8:49 am
saturday will be ugly, but Rome was not built in a day. The Vols will be back sooner than later and paybacks are a b!&$#. Urban went lite on Phil, but Lane will not be so lucky. I believe we will get our wins this season just not this w/e, Cromp's will be our achilles, not Lane.
September 17th, 2009
8:49 am
No notes on the dawwwwwwwwwgs? Is the world coming to an end?
Go Jackets!
September 17th, 2009
8:53 am
GT- I love the first play touchdowns, but would also like to see some 2nd and 3rd quarter drives that keep the O on the field and the D fresh.
GT 35 / Miami 24
September 17th, 2009
8:57 am
Charlotte Gator,
I agree with most of your points but my take is class is shown on and off the field. I think the media has given Urban a pass for winning so much but to have your star QB in the 4th quarter still throwing is questionable in my opinion.
The media has had such a field day with Kiffin's out of context comments about beating FL and justified it should be OK to run up the score. Does not make much sense to me?
It's like calling out Tiger Woods for his behavior on the course. No one dares to do it because the fear the backlash.
September 17th, 2009
8:59 am
Josh Nesbitt has a cannon of an arm, but you never know where the ball will go. Accuracy is a serious problem. If it comes down to his arm, they're in trouble. War Damn Eagle!!!
September 17th, 2009
9:02 am
I think Nesbitt will make plenty of throws this week. It says a lot about him that he was beat up and exhausted and saved his best plays for the 4th quarter last week.
Too much gets made about scoring or running up the score… just play football. I'm sure Brantley will get plenty of time under center. You can't take your foot off the gas. It's only really distasteful when teams start rubbing it in or provoking fights or calling meaningless time outs to score more etc. Just play football to the best of your ability. If that means you beat the other guy by 30 pts… that's on them to work out.
September 17th, 2009
9:04 am
Confident Techies on here. Ex-Aubarn coordinator John Lovett usually instills that in his opponents. Miami has better players at every position but how can you think Lovett stops GT's offense? You can't. Want to pick Miami but GT probably wins in another squeaker.
September 17th, 2009
9:05 am
>>Josh Nesbitt has a cannon of an arm…from Eric. Huh? Typical Aub…prone to lethal hyperbole. That Clemson QB had an arm twice as strong as Nesbitt's last week.
September 17th, 2009
9:06 am
VA Tech schedules Alabama and Nebraska. Nice to see a program stepping up to play quality out of conference games.
September 17th, 2009
9:08 am
(1) This year's Georgia Tech-Miami game is going to be interesting because the two teams are so different offensively. Paul Johnson's triple-option emphasizing the run vs. Miami's more pro-style offensive set. My prediction: the outcome will turn which team's defense does a better job of containing the other team's offense. For that reason alone, my money is on Tech—-the Hurricanes simply do not see this offense anywhere else. Stopping Tech's offense is only partly about better athletes and speed; it's mostly about discipline and playing assignment defense.
(2) Red-shirt sophomore Justin Houston appeared in all 13 games for the Dawgs last season, and put up some impressive numbers coming off the bench. Hopefully, he's past whatever discipline issues that led to his suspension, and he's ready to step up. His team needs him. Now.
(3) Take the pedal off the gas? I hope the Gators are focused on doing what it takes to win, not predicting how many points they're going top score. If the Gators are up 21 or more after 3 quarters, let Brantley get some game reps against a rival. If not Tebow and the first-string offense need to to stay in the game until the outcome is no longer in doubt. Every game on the Gators' schedule matters this year; this one counts twice.
(4) From what I saw of Garcia against Georgia, he looks like he has the potential to be a Spurrier quarterback. The Evil Genius, however, needs to do one of his better coaching jobs with this kid—-no forcing the ball into coverage, no unforced mistakes. Garcia needs time to grow.
(5) Frankly, Virginia Tech looked better on TV, with a handful of big plays, than they did statistically. Alabama generate 3 times the offense that Virginia Tech did. Without a spectacular kick return by the Hokies and several mistakes by the Tide, this game would have been a lot uglier than the final score indicated.
September 17th, 2009
9:10 am
Yeah, the Vols are in for a good ole "back of the barn" leather beating. But I'm not sure Meyer will be-little himself and put himself on the same level as Lane K. If he does, then he's just like the mouth coach. Too, I'm not sure that Tn. can place big numbers on the Gators second team and keep the score some what repectable. The Gators second team may run up the score themselves. The Vols are not playing a sub-par UCLA West Coast team Sat.
September 17th, 2009
9:10 am
JWalker? Lay off the scotch in the a.m. Better players at every position? It's 09, not 99!
September 17th, 2009
9:16 am
Mike@8:57—-You will be happy to know that Tim Tebow did not set foot on the playing field in the second half of the Gators' first game this year, and only played half of the third quarter in the second game. I suspect he will play as much as he is needed against Tennessee. If, by chance, it's an early blow-out, you will see John Brantley at quarterback for the Gators, but Tebow will still stay in the game until the outcome is no longer in doubt. That's what starters are supposed to do.
September 17th, 2009
9:17 am
On a given day, anyone can win in college football and anyone can lose. Though TN could keep it close (which I doubt very seriously); PEYTON, this is the wrong Satur-"DAY".
September 17th, 2009
9:21 am
I think Justin Houston will help our pass rush tremendously. Plus the fact Leftover Mullet can't scramble and in case any dog fans haven't noticed in the past 12 months…… my dawgs don't do that well against scrambling qbs. Which by the way is all Sweet Willie's fault. Petrino is not ready for the big-time yet. UGA 42-17.
September 17th, 2009
9:21 am
I can definitely see your point and agree. The UT game a few years ago where Tebow was still in throwing late was lame and not many people gave him a hard time about it. He should've been called out more for that one. I think the 'pass' though comes from the fact he's doing that stuff against rivals as opposed to Charleston Southern, Kentucky, Vandy, etc. Spurrier was notorious for sticking it to the weaker SEC teams and UGA every once in a while, but then struggling to similarly dominate FSU, UT, Bama, etc. It's definitely gray area and only my opinion, but blowing out rivals to me is different than blowing out everyone else. If he was doing it to Vandy, Miss. St., etc, then I'd have a problem. If he's going for the jugular against UGA, FSU, UT, etc., then if I'm being honest, I don't think its classless because deep down, it's probably what I like/want to see. That's probably an every fan thing. I'd wager however that UGA fans would feel that way about blowing out UF and Tech, similar to UT fans feeling that way about Bama, UF, and UGA. My opinion though.
I agree that the media has blown up the Kiffin beating UF and singing Rocky Top all night line. I doubt that one really bothered anyone if you read what he said right afterwards. He was obviously kidding. I think the 'cheater' line is going to do more to fire people up than anything else. Does it warrant blowing someone out over? Honestly, I think the fact that its a rivalry game warrants blowing someone out, but again that's just my take. I think that line just adds to the rivalry more than anything else. The 'kids don't want to go to UF because WR's cant go to the NFL because of the spread' line is also probably getting some run down in FL. I'm sure that one really gets to Meyer because its a recruiting ploy (which obviously he cares a lot about recruiting), but also ignores the fact that during Meyer's tenure, UF is tied for the most WR's drafted in the country.
As far as calling Meyer out, if we start running up on the weak sisters of the poor, then I'll be the first to say its lame and has no place in the game. I don't think that's happening, but is certainly possible. If we blow out teams that are rivals, then that's a different story in my book.
September 17th, 2009
9:23 am
<——————– Singing, "Rainy night in Georgia!"
It should be a good weekend for football,
Georgia Tech: I feel tech can edge it in a squeaker, but I do fear the U!
Georgia: Has to attack early & often to beat the razorbacks!
September 17th, 2009
9:28 am
Canes stop run with better defensive line and healthy linebackers including the return of Colin McCarthy. Tech forced to throw and Telemaque picks off two passes, one of which he returns for a touchdown. Canes win 31-17. Gators win, but its not by the 29 point spread they are favored by. Tennessee keeps it respectful at a 27-21 loss. Va Tech wins a close defensive game over Nebraska, 14-13.
September 17th, 2009
9:35 am
Ok, KG, I hear ya. Maybe I should have said Miami has more "talent" than GT. That is true. Nesbitt may be a good "player" but Jacory Harris has much more "talent." And so on and so forth right on down the line at every position. Got news for you GT boys, a few talented guys but not many. It's all coaching. Nothing wrong with that, but just be realistic.
September 17th, 2009
9:36 am
Tebow played too long against Troy. (I acknowledge that Tebow is a fierce competitor who probably refuses to come out of the game. And Urban probably wants pad Tebow's statistics for the Heisman race and for NFL scouts.) At halftime, the game was well in hand but Tebow still played the third quarter and ran the ball a few times.
I don't care about UF running the score up. But, if I were a Gator fan, I'd be concerned about injuries. Back in 2005, Bama was laying in on Florida when our best player, Tyrone Protho, suffered a career-ending injury on a deep ball to the endzone. It was the fourth quarter and we were up by 20-something. Protho, a receiver, should not have been in the game. Hand it off and run out the clock.
September 17th, 2009
9:37 am
The Techmites go down to Coral Gables and get punked by the rejuvenated Hurricanes…..unless they can keep Miami's QB from making plays. The team that plays the better defense wins this game.
The Dawgs win in a fugly game. This will be the game that Georgia's pass rush meets that stationary object they have been seeking. Samuel finally has a big game, and the Dawgs pass when convenient – not from necessity.
Little Lane discovers the Evil side of the Force when the Urban Crier rains points on the Vowels. This game will be a beating, not just a whipping, but a real beating.
If FSU loses to BYU, it will signal the end of an era at FSU and hasten the retirement of Bobby Bowden. BUT, dadgum it! I think the Ol' Seminole still has one more big win in his bag of tricks. BYU doesn't suspect a thing…they actually think they're going to win this game.
Hokies vs Huskers….this looks like a real fugly game. You don't need to watch this one on TV, reading about it will be an adequate illustration of the glamour of this game.
September 17th, 2009
9:39 am
JWalker, you can't even figure this out when having a chance to think about it!! At every position?? Really?? Dwyer is head and shoulders better than any Miami RB. What about Morgan Burnett? Derrick Morgan?? Come on man, you can't be that stupid.
September 17th, 2009
9:43 am
"Not only no, but hell no."
Great stuff, Tony.
September 17th, 2009
9:48 am
Georgia wins because they have to. Tech big over the Canes.
September 17th, 2009
9:49 am
Got 12?,
The offense was horrible and out of sync in the first quarter coughing up turnovers. They turned it on in the 2nd and then Tebow played half of the 3rd. I'd argue he was still in there because he needed to get some work. Week 1, he played for 2 quarters where they ran 3 or 4 basic formations and a handful of plays. A tune-up really. The Troy game was the first time they actually opened up the playbook and I imagine you saw the result of that in the 1st quarter. I think the coaching staff wanted to get Tebow some live work (with success) in a decent portion of the offense before the bullets started firing this week and it counts. All in all, I'd guess Tebow has played around 2 quarters of good quality and meaningful football this season.
September 17th, 2009
9:49 am
It's gonna rain, rain, rain tonight. Tech's gonna muddy up the field and win big.
September 17th, 2009
9:51 am
Why is anyone surprised that Nesbitt's passing ability is the key to the season? He didn't need to pass last year against the canes. The threat of the pass will be enough against the miami swiss cheese defense.
Arena league game 42-37 GT
Dawgs have to make Mallett beat them and take away the running game. Hopefully, he won't be as patient as SOS last week.
Dawgs 27-20
September 17th, 2009
9:55 am
Tech Loses
Ga Wins
Spurrier gets back in the right direction, runs the ball alot
Fla waltzes unless they are not prepared
BYU gets hammered by FSU
September 17th, 2009
9:58 am
Miami will beat tech and the hokies will find a way to beat the cornhuskers. Florida will beat the vols by 35 points (42-7) and kiffin can go back to Knoxville with his head between his butt.
September 17th, 2009
10:00 am
Does Tennessee not have one of the better defense's in the country Tony? Special teams and UT making turnovers will lead to a lopsided score. Meyer's not gonna just be able to "score at will".
September 17th, 2009
10:01 am
Tony, every time I think your blog could not get more pathetic…you get amazingly worse.
Tech ran Miami off the field last year. Did you watch the game??? 457 yards rushing…that is even more than the 409 that Tech got on the pitiful #1 ugag team. Are we to think that Miami is magically that much better and Tech is that much worse??? Your stupididty aside….Tech rolls. Nesbitt is a very good QB and a warrior. He can carry a team and you need to lay off of him.
South Carolina sucks….ugag sucks slightly less than SC but more than arkysaw.
There is no guarantee that floriduh is going to stomp tennerrrrsee. There is no guarantee that floriduh will even beat tennersssee. floriduh has only played high school teams (of course that doesn't change this week either) floriduh will not get tested in the weak sec and doesn't play anyone out of conference except fsu.
Doesnt't matter how many times Garcia throws, SC sucks…they will be lucky if they win this game.
Virginia Tech is a good football team. If you want to ask a question, how good is alabammer…don't they need to win for sec pride? Tony, you are such a sec homer gomer that it is sick. If the ACC won every game by a 100 points and the sec got stomped every game you would still think the sec is better. The sec is weak as hell….just like last year. The acc will beat the sec 4 out of 7 regular season games just like the acc won 6 out of 10 regular season games last year. The sec is not superior to the acc or anyone else. It is ALL hype.
Tony the fact that you never come back on here and answer on this blog shows your true colors.
September 17th, 2009
10:02 am
Charlotte Gator,
Compared to the competition in the Gator's first two games, Tebow gets a better workout in practice. Plus, this is his fourth year so he's not lacking in live game experience.
At this point in the season, Tebow's football health is of no concern to me but it seems Meyer takes too many risks. Having been burned by the Protho injury, I am gun shy.
September 17th, 2009
10:08 am
JWalker, Dwyer is listed as the top drafted RB by Kiper, Morgan Burnett and D Morgan have the opportunity to be first rounders. So Miami, while they might have more overall talent does not have more talent at every position. In other words, keep quiet and talk about something that you might know a little about.
September 17th, 2009
10:10 am
This Miami game really concerns me. We've beat them four straight times and we really embarrassed them in ATL last year on national TV. I think they want some payback and will be ready to play. They've had plenty of time to prepare with the bye week and saw what Clemson did to really slow down the option. 4 keys to the game.
Turnovers – If GT lays the ball on the ground or if Nesbitt throws 2 INT's like last week, Jackets lose. If we take care of the football, I like our chances.
Can GT get pressure on Harris? – Somebody other than Derrick Morgan has to step up. Morgan will be double teamed as soon as he steps off the bus. Linebackers must make some plays. Morgan Burnett must make some plays in the secondary.
GT's offensive line? – Got manhandled last week by Clemson. Miami is just as talented. O-Line must open some holes for Dwyer on the dive play and also allow Nesbitt to get outside.
Can GT throw the football? – Nesbitt must throw the football better than last week and someone other than Bebe Thomas needs to get involved in the pass game. We need to run shorter routes to give Nesbitt a chance to complete a few passes early and build some confidence. We can't count on TD's from punt returns and fake field goals all year. Our offense needs to step up and send a message in this game. Hopefully we can sustain a few long drives and keep Harris off the field. If we win in these four areas, I believe we'll win the game. If not, it might a long night.
Go Jackets!!!
September 17th, 2009
10:17 am
Napoleon, Dewey, Michigan. Careful or else we'll add 2009 Gators to this list. I think Florida scores as many points as the Tennessee defense allows and vice versa. That's football. As one much wiser than I once said, "We'll stop scoring when the opposition quits trying to score." Personally, I'm pulling for Tennessee to knock off the #1…How can a Tennessee fan feel any different..? Good luck to all and may all come away injury-free. Beware Rogan the Jawbreaker…
September 17th, 2009
10:20 am
Got 12?:
We lost to AU and UGA in '07 because of Tebow's injuries.
I'm with you.
Pull him.
And do it at the earliest opportunity.
September 17th, 2009
10:24 am
When will you people understand that there is NO SUCH THING as running up the score. NOW, there IS giving up a score because in the end isn't it YOUR responsibility to stop the other guy??? You know, when Nebraska romped all over us back in the mid 90,s NCG, it wasn't what Nebraska did that concerned me! And you didn't hear Florida coaches bellyaching about Nebraska "running up the score". They got it corrected and came back the next year and got it done! This "running up the score" mentality thing has gotten so out of hand that Miami's coach was cryin' about a friggin FIELD GOAL that Florida kicked at the end of a fairly competitive game at the Swamp last year!!! He only made himself look like more of a loser. If somebody goes out and puts a 50 spot on us, God bless 'em, but I sure don't want our coach talking about THEM, I want him talking about US!
September 17th, 2009
10:25 am
Miami's D line is nowhere close to as good as Clemson's. Don't get me wrong, they've got plenty of athletes and have a pretty good D. But there is no comparison between the Clemson D line and the Miami D line. Clemson's got at least 2 first round draft picks on their line.
September 17th, 2009
10:27 am
Gen Neyland,
Very well put sir. I fully expect Berry and McCoy to wreak havoc on the Gator offense (which admittedly hasn't been tested). If the UT D can frustrate the offense and stymie the big plays, then the Gators will get frustrated by being forced to methodically move the ball in 5-6 yard chunks (Ole Miss 08, Auburn 07, Auburn 06). If that happens the UT offense might not be great, but can find a way to get some points and then all bets are off. A play or two early towards UT, frustration by the Gator O, and then the nervousness related to an unexpectedly close game late could spell disaster for the Gators. If it does turn into a blowout, it will be because the Gator D forced UT into bad turnovers and UF had a big special teams day (similar to last year's game). I don't the the Gator offense is going to dominate the game and beat the brakes off UT.
I think this game will be closer than people expect and that UF won't cover the spread.
September 17th, 2009
10:29 am
You lost to GA because you got your asses kicked all over Alltell Stadium. Denim shorts and all!!!
September 17th, 2009
10:31 am
Tech is doing wonderfully w/o the passing game. Nesbitt's passing attempts are only hurting Tech. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. They should stick to running the ball and they'll go to a BCS bowl.


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This Is the Most Detailed Image of the Universe Ever Captured
NASA has just published the most detailed view of the Universe ever taken. It's called the Extreme Deep Field—or XDF for short. It took ten years of Hubble Space Telescope photographs to make it and it shows some the oldest galaxies ever observed by humans, going 13.2 billion years back in time.
It's a mindblowing, extremely humbling view. Not only for what it shows, but for what it doesn't show. While this image contains about 5,500 galaxies, it only displays a tiny part of the sky, a ridiculously small slice of the Universe.
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"They have to make the choice of their own free will. Otherwise, system doesn't work. Like the harbinger: creepy old fuck practically wears a sign saying "YOU WILL DIE". Why would we put him there? The system. They have to choose to ignore him. They have to choose what happens in the cellar. yeah, we rig the game as much as we have to but in the end, if they don't transgress they can't be punished"
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Phoenix police are investigating the killings of a married couple in their north Phoenix home near 35th Avenue and Grovers.
Sgt. Steve Martos says officers found the bodies of 81-year-old William Singer and his 64-year-old wife Wednesday afternoon. The wife's name wasn't released immediately.
According to Martos, detectives determined that trauma and evidence at the scene indicates the deaths are a double homicide.
Martos says officers went to the home to check on the couple's welfare after a caretaker got no answer at the door to the home.
"They forced entry into the home.. sadly when they made entry, they discovered both victims were inside deceased. They had obvious signs of trauma," said Martos.
Detectives have determined this is not a murder-suicide and it appears they died a violent death.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is strongly encouraged to contact the Phoenix police or Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS.
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Here are a few more links to SDR for amateur radio. I really gotta start building that SoftRock so that I can then tackle some of the more complex projects…..Dan
Elad FDM Duo SDR transceiver can be used with a computer or stand-alone. This little transceiver was demoed recently at the Ham Radio Fair in Friedricshafen, Germany. The Elad On-Line Shop does not yet list a price for this radio yet.
Apache Labs SDR rigs. These rigs are made in India and are commercial versions of the TAPR HPSDR designs. These radios are getting good reviews on eHam.
A $40 Software-Defined Radio. This article on SDR hacking from IEEE Spectrum mentions amateur radio.


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Anthony Breznican, of Entertainment Weekly magazine, recently argued in EW's new family section of the website that there are benefits to letting kids be scared by movies.
Here is what Breznican said in Entertainment Weekly:
"Now, I don't believe young children should watch The Exorcist. And I'm not sure humans of any age should watch the likes of Saw III. So we all have our opinions, and some are more easily agreed upon than others. That's always how it will be. But as my generation of kids has turned into the parents, we've made a virtue out of sheltering our own children from any ghoul or ghostie less friendly than Casper. That can only lead to kids growing up to fear their own shadows. Generation X is raising Generation Ahh!"
"There's a reason we crave scares, whether it's the free-fall of a roller coaster or the dread of a Stephen King novel. As we clutch the edges of Pet Semetary, reading about a father resurrecting his deceased little boy, it's the actual terror of losing a child that underpins the horror. The supernatural elements, if anything, are like those cushioned roller coaster straps that lock us in and make us safe before the plunge – this just feels dangerous, but it's all pretend. It's a defense mechanism as our psyches seek out the worst-case scenario…."
"Yes, we have to think about what's appropriate for any given age, and yes, all kids are different. But to deny them access to the macabre entirely only creates a mind with a false sense of security. If we don't let kids safely poke around the dark corners of their imaginations, how will they ever find out what's hiding there?"
My kids are fairly sheltered from scary movies. I don't like slasher movies and they have never seen anything close to those. (I do like adventure movies with surprising scares that make you jump but I don't like any movies that show people being mutilated or killed.) We have just started watching some mildly scary movies like "Beetlejuice" or "The Nightmare before Christmas."
Do you let your kids watch scary movies? How scary? What is an appropriate scary movie for kids, tweens, teens? Do you see benefits to these movies? (Check back in at noon for some great Tween "scary" movies ideas.)
October 31st, 2012
6:54 am
I've let my kids watch scary movies for a while – if you consider "The Nightmare Before Christmas" scary, as I'm sure some do. We don't go any further than that into scary movies yet. The kids are still under 12.
I didn't realize there were so many scary movies for kids these days. I guess mine will have to wait a few years for some of them.
October 31st, 2012
6:55 am
Don't forget everyone! Traffic is HORRIBLE in Atlanta on Halloween. Leave work early to get home in time for everything!
October 31st, 2012
8:08 am
And if you are driving at night, please watch out for the little ghosts & goblins!!!
And parents, don't follow you kids in the car. Get out and walk with them. Get a few neighbors and go as a group. I can't stand to see some parent sitting in the car, while the kid is going door to door. Get out and walk, get some exercise, and take care of your kids! I believe it's more dangerous. The kids are blinded by your headlights and can't see around your vehicle when they are darting from house to house. They aren't paying that much attention, they are focusing on candy, and getting to the next house as soon as possible.
But most of all PAY ATTENTION!!! And wear reflective clothing. And to the drivers, slow down just a little bit. Let's not have any accidents tonight.
My public service announcement is now over. Your regularly scheduled program will continue……
October 31st, 2012
8:11 am
I let my kids watch some scary movies. My 5 year old is much more sensitive than my 8 year old about such things. He told me he had nightmares after watching The Matrix with me one night. But he loves Ghostbusters but I try to be cognizant of what I have on TV and whether he should be able to handle it or not.
The scariest thing for me this Halloween is what the future holds for Star Wars now that Disney bought Lucasfilm.
October 31st, 2012
8:11 am
@ Mayhem…thanks for the reminder: "I can't stand to see some parent sitting in the car, while the kid is going door to door. " This is what I do not like about Halloween. We do not have many little kids in our neighborhood, as most have moved on to college or out on their own. We do have lots of folks who come in to our niehgborhood and drive. To me, it is dangerous.
October 31st, 2012
8:23 am
My kids have been watching scary movies since they were young. We used to have Friday Night Scary Movie-junk food night. They've seen just about every scary movie that's out there. Halloween, Friday the 13th, Saw, etc….Criminal Minds is their favorite tv show.
Me, in my old age, am not a fan of scary movies anymore. I don't like gore. What I do like is a good psychological scary movie….less gore, but they sure do make you scared.
October 31st, 2012
8:31 am
You do have to gauge how sensitive the kids are. When the kids became sensitve, we stepped back and used the rating system, i.e., PG-13 meant you had to be 13 to watch whatever. When it was a popular movie, like Harry Potter, we waited until it was on DVD and the kids watched it at their own pace, able to turn it off it got too scary. Don't take kids to the theater if it might be too scary for them; it's bigger and more in their face and they can't leave so easily. Both kids came back as older teens and thanked me for sticking to my guns about age-appropriateness on movies, and thinking about their emotional welfare.
October 31st, 2012
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October 31st, 2012
9:00 am
My mom loved scary movies so when my sister and I were younger (I was around 9 or 10) she started letting us watch them. This is how she prepared us. The first few times she rented the making of the movie, and let us watch it. Then she let us watch the actual movie. From then on we were never scared.
October 31st, 2012
9:13 am
"Yes, we have to think about what's appropriate for any given age, and yes, all kids are different. But to deny them access to the macabre entirely only creates a mind with a false sense of security. If we don't let kids safely poke around the dark corners of their imaginations, how will they ever find out what's hiding there?"
Hm..What did kids do prior to the early 20th century when there was no such thing as movies? Relied on books and stories I suppose. That seems like a better way to explore one's imaginations than a movie. Plus, if you trust the ratings system how many scary movies are there out there that are suitable for a preteen?
October 31st, 2012
9:38 am
I liked scary movies when I was a kid but not so much now. Not sure what changed except maybe I don't have time to watch a lot of movies and scary ones are usually the worst ones (crappy acting) so I spend my time watching better made movies.
I remember watching Children of the Corn when I was about 6 at a friends' house when we were being babysat. My mom was only pissed b/c my brother, who is older than me, watched it to but he's the one who had nightmares from scary stuff. It really just depends on the kid I think.
I never really let my son watch them when he was younger but that's again, mostly b/c I didn't watch them. He watched Paranormal Activity with my bro-in-law a couple of years ago (so he was about 15) and he said that did freak him out (and my bro-in-law as well… apparently they slept with a light on after watching it!!) But it didn't stop him from wanting to watch the 2nd one when it came out.
October 31st, 2012
9:43 am
Oh and to answer the question- do I think scary movies are beneficial? No. I think they're entertaining to some people but no one is gaining any real-life skills by watching them. Unless I guess it sparks a kid to want to try hard in school so he/she can become a scary movie producer or costume designer later in life, I can't imagine there being some profound value in scary movies.
October 31st, 2012
10:02 am
@Techmom – LOL, "profound value" – too funny.
We're not to this point yet. DD does love The Wizard of Oz, and has just recently decided that the Wicked Witch might scare ME. She tells me I don't have to watch if I'm too scared :o)
@Mayhem – Sir, thank you. In our old neighborhood, which was huge and full of kids on Halloween from our neighborhood and others, parents would often drive kids from house to house. The amount of traffic was obnoxious and I felt bad for the kids.
October 31st, 2012
10:03 am
I just realized that for some reason, I think Mayhem is a man. Hmmm. Revise that to "Sir or Ma'am"!
October 31st, 2012
10:19 am
A few years ago the kids were 7 and 9. They had a buddy coming to a Halloween night at our house after T or T (it was a Friday or Sat night). The buddy was 8. The mother had a fit about how scary "hocus pocus" (disney with Bette Middler, Kathy Najimi, and Sarah Jessica Parker as the witches) was and they could not watch it as it would give her child nightmares. So when the kid left we watched it. To this day I think it is silly the way the mom reacted.
A few years later the same child spent the night at my house (her mother knew me better) while the mom was on a date. She called every 2 hours to see what the kids were doing–and had me on speaker phone. I finally said Jello Shots and Watching Texas Chainsaw Mascare. We are doing Pschyo next you want to join us? Her date (who knew me) cracked up and said you know FCM is not going to do that. (They were actually watching High School Musical 2 and Charpay is scary enough).
This weekend as Halloween treat we watched Dark Shadows. My oldest (13) said it was the right speed of scary for her age. Her sister got bored and went to play with the dog.
Both have seen all the Harry Potters and the Twilights. Scary has it's place…although I am not advocating Saw III for them.
October 31st, 2012
10:22 am
TWG…my 2 found Beetlejuice (last year) and Ghostbusters (2 years ago) to be very funny.
October 31st, 2012
10:31 am
I thought Beetlejuice was more funny, not scary. I saw the original Bad Seed when I was 8 or so. Still one of my all time favorite movies. Rhoda was one scary little girl!
October 31st, 2012
10:42 am
@JOD – FYI it's Ma'am…..I am a woman…. :))
October 31st, 2012
11:10 am
I recall seeing "Dracula has risen from the grave" at about ten or so… Scared the living $%#@ out of me!
My youngest (8 at the time), saw "I know what you did last summer". She is 14 now and still has nightmares about that movie.
Each kid is different, but the Hollywood types know how to scare kids and grown-ups very well.
October 31st, 2012
11:20 am
@Mayhem – Sorry, ma'am! ;o) At any rate – awesome post!
It's funny that what terrifies one person (any age) is just good, clean fun to others. Paranormal Activity 1 & 2 scared the everliving cr@p out of me. I mean, watch during the day and sleep with the lights on, scared. DD thinks they are such fun and wants me to see 3 & 4. Nope.
October 31st, 2012
11:24 am
Oddly enough, " Rosemary's Baby" is by far the scariest movie I have seen. There is no blood, gore or monsters, but its what is implied that makes it so scary.
October 31st, 2012
11:33 am
I hate scary movies. HATE HATE HATE them. The scariest I get is Harry Potter. I refused to watch Gremlins as a kid, and still do to this day. Ha! So, I'm not really thinking I'll let my kids watch a lot of scary movies, mostly because I don't enjoy them myself.
However, I really have no problem with scary books. I guess because I can let my own brain decide how macabre my visual is going to be.
October 31st, 2012
12:19 pm
Hunger Games with the kids killing each other is pretty scary….That and Twilight they had to read first.
HP they are starting to read now and I do not regret they saw the movies first (except they did read book 7 before 7.2 came out in theater).
October 31st, 2012
12:40 pm
The Exorcist. My mom would NOT allow me to go see that movie as a kid. It came out when I was a teenager……
I saw it years later, and it scared the crap out of me and I've never seen it again.
The Omen was a scary one too……I won't watch anything that has to do with the devil….
October 31st, 2012
1:04 pm
The first scary move that I saw was "The Blob". I remember leaving the living room and then hiding behind the couch, peeking out to watch it. Scared the bejesus out of me. That was a very long time ago…
October 31st, 2012
1:20 pm
Alien was good and scary the first time around.
October 31st, 2012
2:02 pm
My mom encouraged me to read the Exorcist when I was 10 or 11. I then saw the movie when I was 11 or 12. I will say that the book is extremely adult while the movie takes it down a notch (if you can believe that). I certainly was mature enough at the time to handle the book and the movie but the content forced some discussions that I don't think my mom was ready to have at the time. Now I am a HUGE fan of halloween and every kid in the neighborhood loves my decorations every year.
At age 7 I saw the 1950's version of the blob at summer camp and had nightmares for 2 years.
Its all about timing.
Personally I don't think that anyone of any age should see films like Saw, Hostle, and other gratuitously violent films that simply pander to the violent core of humanity. I found Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Toby Hooper version) equally disturbing for all the same reasons. If we want to see that base level of humanity we can turn on the news or watch a presidential press conference (both parties). Nobody needs to add to that, encourage that, or glorify that.
October 31st, 2012
2:04 pm
Glad to see that someone else found the blob very scary. I saw it again as an adult and laughed most of the way through. Couldn't understand what my problems were as a kid, but then as I said, all about timing.
October 31st, 2012
2:39 pm
@Cynic: I haven't seen The Blob since I was a kid. I'd probably laugh at it now. But I'm not so sure about that…. It was pretty dang scary! LOL
October 31st, 2012
2:41 pm
best line ever in beetljuice.
"i've seen The Exorcist about 167 times and it keeps getting funnier every time I see it!!!"
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Latest Ellen DeGeneres ad causes another stir
One Million Moms registers disapproval over JC Penney Xmas commercial
By Kenny Herzog Dec 6, 2012 9:14AM
This week's lesson in unexpected cultural protests: If nationally franchised department stores cast anyone but stridently heterosexual celebrity spokespeople, they'll apparently be in serious trouble with some conservative groups. Or at least that's what JC Penney's putting up with yet again, on account of its ongoing relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
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Shortly after Thanksgiving, the company debuted its latest holiday commercial starring the comedian and talk-show host. And if the harmless 30-second spot could be accused of any transgression, it'd be corny punchlines at the expense of helpless elves. But according to a recent website update (since seemingly removed) from One Million Moms (a group affiliated with conservative media watchdog American Family Association), "JCP has made their choice to offend a huge majority of their customers again," before decreeing, "Christians must now vote with their wallets."
There may be a a couple slight problems with this call to arms. Enacting the democratic privilege of petitioning corporations whose actions don't square with your values doesn't come down to a "vote." It's not a popular election. Moreover, if millions of stocking-stuffing matriarchs just say no to JCP, where will they purchase Cosby sweaters for the men in their lives? Worth considering, One Million Moms. Worth considering.
As for Ellen, she's unlikely to respond, given her eloquently eviscerating comments in the wake of OMM's prior upheaval back in February. But in case you, or they, missed it, this about sums the controversy up.
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Observation: why is it that when liberals have a problem with something a conservative says or does it becomes national news??? It works both ways I think things that offend liberals are not worth talking about either . Personally I have no problem with this stuff that is why there is a mute button and off button on the TV folks.
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Children don't know she's gay unless you tell them she is. As for older children, if you are so concerned about exposure to homosexuality, it's your job to make sure they are not exposed, not condemn others for your choice. How they are exposed to the issues comes from friends, school and family, if you can't control that, then you are just out of luck. The bigger deal you make of it, the more your children will want to know about it.
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Perhaps those Mom's should boycott J.C. Penny and move their shopping power to WalMart? I haven't shopped at J.C. Penny since my college days when I wasn't making very much money. 30 years have passed since my last visit to J.C. Penny, but now I think I will start shopping there again. I am sure they have many items I would be interested in purchasing. Quality and price matters to me, not something these so called "Mom's" say is important.
Dec 7, 2012 2:06PM
What is wrong with all you people? Ellen is the most upbeat person on TV and puts a smile on my face everytime I watch her show. With all the negative, depressing shows on TV, she is refreshing! If all the moms are concerned about their children, they should be boycotting the self serving, idiotic reality shows that are teaching our kids to have no morals or values. Hooray for Ellen!! We need more funny, loving, caring people like her, regardless of her sexual orientation.
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I am so very glad I worship a loving God -- not the one that hates this group or that group or another group. My God loves everyone because He created all people/things! I would absolutely hate to think that my God did not love someone because of who s/he chooses to love. The "Million Moms" must be so bitter and fearful -- I am not! I know I have a place with my God after I leave this Earth -- because, like a loving parent -- there is nothing, absolutely nothing that I could do to make my Heavenly Father stop loving me -- He may not like what I do but he will still love me no matter what. And, He will forgive me for whatever I do because, like I do with my children, He forgives me.
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I am so tired of these goody goody organizations and people saying "I'm a Christian" big deal. Just because they're moms or a Christian doesn't make them better than anybody else. What would they do if one of them had a homosexual child? Lets be opened minded. I have gay friends and love them just the same and after many conversations with them, I've come to understand where they are coming from. They didn't wake up one day and say "I'm going to be gay." They felt it as young children. I feel sorry for evil minded people. Must be Republicans !!!
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Since the time of colonization, overall suppression of Aboriginal culture has produced many social problems. Alcoholism, drug addiction, and laziness have become stereotypical afflictions of the Aborigines. The interim in Australia included a visit to Ninga Mia, a community for indigenous people that is both alcohol and drug free. However, St. Olaf students pointed out that problems are still present within communities like these because of limited government funding.
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Aboriginal people who teach others about their culture are improving this situation, said the students. The only Center for Aboriginal Studies is now located in Perth, Western Australia, where the class was able to study. Students also compared the plight of the Aboriginal people to that of Native Americans.
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I'm an apartment therapy n00b, so don't chastise as this is my first comment! I had the same issue as I live in a Railroad and everything is super narrow.
I would go for a console or sofa table to go along the side of the wall. This way half of it could be used as a catchall and the other half would be used as a desk (you can put a funky stool under the table to sit on).
I'm not sure what your style is, but here's one from ikea that kind of has a classic, mid modern look and isn't ridiculously priced. I'm sure Craigslist can offer something more solid if you wanted to go that route. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80103792/
Check out the Parson Console at West Elm. The console has a narrow profile so it does not protrude into the space, but is wide enough for to be used as a desk.
And the 2' Deep Picture Ledge at West Elm is perfect for a floating ledge perfect to put mail and keys on. I am currently using both. See the links below.
what about something along the lines of a secretary desk? you could use the top as a landing strip for keys and what not and the open it whenever you need to sit and work on your laptop. or really anything narrow that can fold out to be slightly wider to allow for more work space.
Google or EBay search for "spinet desk". I have my mother's, it folds up flat if you want to use it like a console but it opens up with little drawers & compartments and there is a sizeable kneehole drawer as well. They are usually small. Mine stands in my narrow front hall very nicely.
I like the BESTÅ BURS DVD shelf. It gives you surface on top and the open flap serves as a work space much like a secretary. My laptop fits nicely inside.
A roll-out desk like this might work well:
It has plenty of space for keys and such, and you can put your monitor on the top section. If you just use a console, you might find it uncomfortable to sit so close to the monitor.
OOO, I second the idea of a roll-out desk if you can find a specific design you like and that fits the space!!
The work space can stay hidden underneath and you cal use the top of the desk (they almost always have a flat surface at the top) as your landing strip for keys, cell phone and so on).
Depend if you mind a more "busy" look or not, but if you like things to look sleek a roll-out desk would tuck your work space away nicely and clean up the space visually.
Along similar lines, Ikea came out with a new "laptop table" (as they call it) this year, it is not too big put the entire top lifts up to reveal a surface for your computer and a built in bulletin board of sort. It's small and stylish. Although it only comes in one color, at under 200 bucks it wont break the bank and you could always paint it to match your space!
Small spaces bring creativity to life. Good luck!
here is the link for the ikea laptop table (ISALA): http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/30204185/
Oh sorry the ISALA is meant for laptops but not have a flip top, it is the VIKA VEINE that does. See it here if you scroll down there is an image of it open and another of it closed: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/rooms_ideas/small_spaces/small_living_room.html
Although I realize you could not fit your monitor in this desk, you could perhaps install a shelf above the desk.
I also like the ikea besta burs desk, assuming your laptop is less than 15in deep (well, preferably less than that so you can put it in a drawer). And assuming high gloss whatever is your thing.
These are all great thoughts, but I had one I didn't see above (or maybe missed it). A slim bookcase, about 6' tall, with an added shelf that drops down to be used as a work space, then flips back up when not in use. Just a thought.
Or this Murphy desk with a little wall mounted shelf above it? http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=0100300&aid=prcgrb
Or how about the Murphy desk, at around $150. http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=0100300&aid=prcgrb
This is also very nice:
Not as nice, but still very functional looking:
What a brilliant idea! I'd use a long entrance table, with a chair to the side. Pull the chair around, and the desk is good to go.
I use my dining room table as a desk because I don't want to be stuck in a small converted bedroom. I have a small chest near my chair, and I keep all my needed office stuff in there, and put my laptop in the top drawer when I'm finished. I use the top of the chest as a charging station, but I want the top cleared when I am using the table for dining.
I actually use the Ikea Bjursta dining table as my desk. I like the fact that you can pull out the leaves to make it deeper if you have a monitor and when folded up, it's very small and compact. It doesn't have a drawer, though you can put a few shelves up for your keys etc.
I doubt they still sell it, but we've been using a Target secretary we mail-ordered and put together ourselves as our landing station. It was once considered for my laptop, but my husband cracked the fold-out shelf, and the drawer has no casters or anything and sticks. But for $165, it is a nice-looking piece and has quite a bit of storage.
Just a comment on the "use a console as a desk too" idea:
some times consoles are higher than the average table/desk, which means that, unless you use a height-adjustable chair, it may become uncomfortable to work on a console for an extended period of time.
It's not cheap, and it might be a little too deep, but I have been in love with this foldaway desk fron Crate and Barrel forever:
My apartment is just a little too small to hold it - I had to decide between the desk or a wardrobe, and I have enough clothes that the wardrobe won out - but I love how much storage space it has inside and the fact that you can make it all disappear!


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From Proteopedia
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Crystal structure of C4-form phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase from maize
Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC) catalyzes the first step in the fixation of atmospheric CO(2) during C(4) photosynthesis. The crystal structure of C(4) form maize PEPC (ZmPEPC), the first structure of the plant PEPCs, has been determined at 3.0 A resolution. The structure includes a sulfate ion at the plausible binding site of an allosteric activator, glucose 6-phosphate. The crystal structure of E. coli PEPC (EcPEPC) complexed with Mn(2+), phosphoenolpyruvate analog (3,3-dichloro-2-dihydroxyphosphinoylmethyl-2-propenoate), and an allosteric inhibitor, aspartate, has also been determined at 2.35 A resolution. Dynamic movements were found in the ZmPEPC structure, compared with the EcPEPC structure, around two loops near the active site. On the basis of these molecular structures, the mechanisms for the carboxylation reaction and for the allosteric regulation of PEPC are proposed.
Crystal structures of C4 form maize and quaternary complex of E. coli phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylases., Matsumura H, Xie Y, Shirakata S, Inoue T, Yoshinaga T, Ueno Y, Izui K, Kai Y, Structure. 2002 Dec;10(12):1721-30. PMID:12467579
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1jqo is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Zea mays. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
- Matsumura H, Xie Y, Shirakata S, Inoue T, Yoshinaga T, Ueno Y, Izui K, Kai Y. Crystal structures of C4 form maize and quaternary complex of E. coli phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylases. Structure. 2002 Dec;10(12):1721-30. PMID:12467579


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How to make Dupire's local volatility work with jumps
AbstractThere are several (mathematical) reasons why Dupire's formula fails in the non-diffusion setting. And yet, in practice, ad-hoc preconditioning of the option data works reasonably well. In this note we attempt to explain why. In particular, we propose a regularization procedure of the option data so that Dupire's local vol diffusion process recreates the correct option prices, even in manifest presence of jumps.
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I haven't had to deal with mary sues myself yet in WoW, but there are plenty of times when it's annoyed me in other media. I remember doing an online roleplaying session over a message board. There where about eight of us, and we where all online at the same time so it was pretty great... We'd have rapid-fire bouts of roleplaying and advance the plot in nice bite-sized chunks before going to work/school and coming back to do it again before calling it a night.
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