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Origins News Round-up for December 6, 2013
This week's Origins News Roundup features highlights from a recent conference of evangelical theologians, exciting human fossil finds, tell-tale lice, and a few words from the Pope.
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This week's Origins News Roundup features highlights from a recent conference of evangelical theologians, exciting human fossil finds, tell-tale lice, and a few words from the Pope.
"It's tempting to think that the church needs to decide quickly which of these [original sin] scenarios is right, and which ones must be wrong. I believe the church is better served by taking its time, holding several different scenarios in tension for a while as we think through the implications of each."
The idea that the story we know is only the very beginning raises a new question in place of Feynman's objection that Christianity is provincial. Is it presumptuous to claim that in such a grand universe, possibly with intelligent life arising in many places, the redemption and transformation of the entire cosmos starts here, on our pale blue dot?
In this series, Ryan Pettey offers several clips from his powerful documentary "From the Dust". This feature-length film is divided up into various sections, each of which wrestles with the difficult problems that arise when reconciling Scripture with the theory of evolution. A light of hope dawns on the science-faith conversation, however, as scientists and theologians engage in honest dialogue about tough issues such as the interpretation of Genesis, the nature of the Fall, and the idea of random design. Their profound insights are sure to enlighten all minds, raise deeper questions, and provoke new thought.
In this series, James Kidder provides an intriguing study on transitional fossils and the evolutionary history of modern humans. He begins by discussing the fossil record, explaining how new forms are classified. He then explains the physically distinguishing trait of humankind—bipedalism. From the discovery of Ardipithecus, the earliest known hominin, to the australopithecines, the most prolific hominin, Kidder focuses on the discovery, the anatomy, and the interpretation of these ancestral remains.
This entry was originally posted on February 11, 2010. In this brief video, Professor Schloss addresses what he sees as the two primary reasons that evangelical Christians oppose evolutionary theory.
Astrobiology is the field of inquiry about the origin of life on our planet and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. Making a comeback is the theory that life began on Mars and emigrated from there to Earth via meteorites dislodged by collisions with asteroids.
We're excited to announce that the documentary From the Dust can now be purchased and rented through the iTunes Store!
Over the next few months, with permission from Yale University Press, BioLogos will offer edited versions of chapters from John Polkinghorne's best books, Belief in God in an Age of Science and Theology in the Context of Science, in order to help readers delve more deeply into some of his most important ideas.
If your core value is serving God and you believe that anything but a literal interpretation of the Bible is disobedient to God, you can't hear any of the scientific arguments, and that was the way it was with me. Until I dealt with the loyalty question, I could not proceed to the science.
After we both exhaled some relieved laughter, I whispered, "I believe God created the world and holds it together. Just how he did that is up for debate, but whatever conclusions you come to about the earth's origins, God did it. Okay?"
What do today's pastors think about science? What views do they hold on creation and evolution and how strongly do they hold them? How do origins issues impact their ministries? These were just a few of the questions that motivated us at BioLogos to commission a survey of pastors on origins
So what then does Resurrection mean? For Benedict it represents a new dimension of reality breaking through into human experience. It is not a violation of the old; it is the manifestation of something new.
Christian theology asserts that humans are spiritual creatures, a unity of body and spirit or "soul," integrated, not reducible downwards to mere matter or upwards to mere spirit.
In this video Conversation, Denis Alexander asserts that contemporary Christians are not taking the early chapters of Genesis seriously enough.
Congratulations to the 37 winners of the Evolution & Christian Faith (ECF) grants competition! ECF is a new BioLogos program designed to support projects and network-building among scholars, church leaders, and parachurch organizations.
The God who created the cosmos is the God who came to us as a child in Bethlehem.
The language of a collapsing universe is related to the end of the old covenant and the coming of the new covenant as God's "new world order."
In short, Lewis made it quite clear in his writings that he believed that there is no real conflict between mere evolution and mere Christianity.
If God himself is willing to die, particularly in such a gruesome way, then perhaps we should at least consider the possibility of God allowing the death of other creatures, too. But would this really be compatible with what we know of God through Scripture?


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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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With more than 350 stores, Sawgrass Mills stands as one of Florida's largest shopping centers. This development faces the vast Florida wilderness, with the Everglades bordering the mall's main access road. In nearby Davie, kids can have hands-on fun at the Young at Art Children's Museum. Golfers have several course options in West Fort Lauderdale.
žiūrėti visus Plantation viešbučius"Older, but I enjoyed it"
I stayed in a suite and genuinely enjoyed it. No complaints. Just a comment on the room feeling really old.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Nice Exterior Interior a litle old very clean"
The place is clean and nice but the rooms and the elevators are old and do not match the clean look of the Hotel from the outside. We had standard double room that is very small with very small bathroom. Nice and clean but if you want space to breathe this is not the place. Staff was great friendly and helpful. Nice area as well.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation atsiliepimas Dear Guest; Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your kind words and also happy to let you know that we are about to replace our older elevators with new ones. I'm sure that these 2 new elevators will make all the difference Sincerely, Armando Valdes, CHA General Manager.
"probably wouldnt stay here again."
I reserved a room with a king size bed for one night. We get there and she tells me that they are out of king size rooms but she will upgrade us to a bigger ro with two oversized doubles. No matter how much i told her we were only sleeping and then leaving and didnt need a bigger room we just need a bigger bed b/c i have a 6'5 boyfriend who doesnt FIT […] it regular beds...she said it was all they had. We get up to the room and there is no way we are fitting in one of those beds so i call the front desk and ask for a manager and get the same woman and i explained to her that it wasnt going to work that we are on a getaway and i want to be able to sleep with my boyfriend and wanted he room we reserved...she finally found us a king room and we were happy...even though the mini fridge and half the lights didnt work! We went to check out and i was asked how my stay was and i gave my honest opinion and the manager at the desk proceded to tell me that it was hotels.com's fault b/c even though you choose what room you want they just reserve what room is available when they book....ive used this site a LOT over the last few years and never had that happen or been told that before! Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation atsiliepimas Dear Guest; Please accept my apologizes for not meeting your expectations. We were in a sold out situation and down to our very last rooms. I hope that you will give us another chance to prove worthy of the name if the opportunity presents itself. Sincerely, Armando Valdes, CHA General Manager
"Very Happy customer"
I am very fussy about hotels. I found this to be very clean and staff very helpfulTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Tried two vending machines. Neither worked. Inexcusable. I also do not like this reviewing mechanism. The point about vending machines was the only one I was interested in making. There should be a way to do that.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Excellent Hotel Experience"
My wife and I were very pleased with our stay at this Holiday Inn Express. The friendly service, delicious breakfast, and clean and comfortable room were all GREAT! We will definitely be back!!!Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Nice Hotel for under $100"
Breakfast was good!Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation atsiliepimas Dear Guest; I'm glad to hear that you found the hotel satisfactory. I agree this is good deal for under a $100 Thanks, Armando Valdes, CHA General Manager
"Clean, comfortable and convenient"
Would definitely stay again whenin the area.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation atsiliepimas Dear Guest; Thank you for staying with us. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again. Sincerely, Armando Valdes, CHA General Manager
"Very cozy!"
I love the fact that is so nice and clean , the bed is super comfy and the room looks very cozy to me. Definitely in needs will use it again.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Unfriendly Staff"
The staff at the front desk with the exception of Veleska were all extremely unfriendly and unapproachable, in general they were sour! The breakfast could do with some variation; after day 2 you were fed up eating the same fare.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Great Hotel"
We had a great stay. Everything was excellent from the moment we checked into the hotel until the moment we checked out of the Hotel. The breakfast was excellent. The gym was nice.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Nice hotel"
It was terrific. I have no complaints. The staff was very knowledgable .Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Will be back"
Holiday express had a lot of visitors but we got our beautiful quiet and spacious room immediately. Had no issues to complain about.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"great place for a confortable stay."
I thought the stay was great. The layout of the hotel can get confusing but nice rooms and great staff.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
I was not at all satisfied. The aircondition didnot work,telephone did not work and the maintenance guy sent to repair phone could not speak proper enghlish when we asked questions abut the phone coffee cups were not replaced daily.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Was good and pleasant. eberTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Not thrilled"
We were visiting for my brothers college graduation. The hotel room was nice but the phone in the room did not work, the refridgerator did not work, the pool towels were too small to fit around my 3 year old son, and the pool was dirty. We asked for the pool to be cleaned and they told us no. Will never stay here again.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"No Lights"
After traveling all day i would expect that the electricity at least work.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Pleasant stay"
Holiday Inn Express was exactly suited for my trip. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Decent hotel for the price"
Front desk staff were not very friendly. They did the job but did not appear to enjoy it at all. I did not see a single staff smile once. The hotel is clean overall. The complimentary breakfast isn't very good but they did have fresh fruit to offer. There is a great japanese restaurant and wing place at a nearby plaza, along with a grocery store.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"between Weston and Pompano"
The room had an unpleasant scent. It was very humid in the room like the air didn't work. The temperature never changed regardless of what I set it to so I don't think the air worked. Check out is at 11am and I happen to be finishing a call at that time but at 10:59 housekeeping started a loud vacuum right outside the door. In fact, it was knocking […] the door. I thought that was rude. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Over-all convenience !!"
The stay was great..... only one suggestion, variety at the breakfast bar. You offer the same food choices ( egg & sauage & danish) every morning. Maybe change the variety from time. The food offered was good and cleanliness was excellent. Thank you again, stay was very good!!Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Very good stayTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"central location for all places we went"
I was very pleased! Our coffee pot didn't work at first so I called the office and within 10 minutes they brought us a new one right out of the package! I had 3 kids with me one being a 4month old and I was very pleased with the cleanliness of the room! It was nice and spacious and very quiet and peaceful! I am coming back in April and will definitely […] stay there again! Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great value and location."
Very convenient location, fast Internet service, very good breakfast and VERY clean. We will stay with you again. CONGRATULATIONS Holiday Inn Express Plantation.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
Overall experience was good. Seemed like a new hotel due to recent renovations. Definitely recommend to others to check out.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"business trip"
i was given a quiet room as requested on previous stays without askingTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
We had a lovely visit for one night. The room was clean and the location was very close to restaurants and a Publix. The only complaint was that one of the two elevators was broken at the height of check out time and n one at the front desk seemed to put forth any effort to have it repaired. Otherwise a good value.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Good value; Great location"
Very clean, comfortable and quiet hotel, in the heart of Ft Lauderdale/Plantation. It is right on University and West Sunrise. There is a Denny's restaurant in walking distance of the hotel. I would definitely stay there again.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Good location"
Excellent location good price, amenities available,Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Very reasonable business trip hotel"
I have stayed at this hotel several times on short (3-5 day) business trips over the last several months. The staff is very pleasant and efficient, the rooms are very clean, up to date, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast is reasonable for buffet. The location has many upscale chain-type restaurants nearby for dinner, and a major mall is just up the road. […] For business in Davie / Plantation / FLL airport areas, I believe it's a good value. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Great hotel for all"
Complete referb in last 6 months just perfect including swimming pool and breakfast.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
The stay was fine. It suited our needs quite well. We were on a shopping trip to Sawgrass and environs. Very conveneient. The only thing was that I thought that a microwave oven should have been a standard room amenity. That was a drawback especially when you are accompanied with kids.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"excelent express hotel and location"
Very good hotel for the price. Great location. It has everything you need and comfort rooms.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Good hotel for a short stay."
The hotel was nice. Our room was very spacious and the furnishings were very nice. Quality linens and towels. My only complaint on the room was that the sink was slow to drain and the tub/toilet room had a very musty/mildewy smell. It looked clean but smelled stale. The rest of the hotel (lobby, hallways, and pool) were very well kept and nice. The […] continental breakfast was excellent. Only stayed one night, but for the price and lenght of stay, the hotel was fine. Will likely stay here again when we are in town for a child's sporting activity. The surrounding area is ok. Several restaurants nearby. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"great hotel for shopping trips."
great hotel to stay, pay more attenteon to clean linen and towel supplies.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Convenient and Practical"
Nice neighborhood, confortable room, good breakfast.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"noisy, best for students"
Clean rooms, good breakfast. The hotel was full of youth sports teams. Very noisy and disruptive.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Clean and comfortable."
Very comfortable. We had a very nice stay. Minor complains would be that the water had a funny smell sometimes and we would hear a lot of doors closing in the mornings.Coffee wasn't that great. Like I said those were minor issues and it was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again and recommend it. Were able to order movies to watch. […] Free Wi-Fi. Fridge in room. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Clean, friendly staff and nice location!"
The hotel was clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and responded to needs quickly. Our door was missing a lock and he fixed it right away. We never could get enough towels for our family though,, they always said they were out and we asked for a blanket for the pullout sofa bed but were told they didn't have any more blankets. That was a bit annoying […] but heat worked so at night we just switched from ac to heat. We all enjoyed the breakfast, wonderful selection and the lady that did it most mornings (we stayed 7 days) was fabulous! Pool was nice, kids enjoyed it which was a bonus! Loved the location, easy drive to beach and area stores and places to dine. Would stay here again. Needed to delay our trip one week and had used hotel.com and it was switched without any problem. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Rewarding time."
Hotel was vary clean and well maintained , polite and courteous employees . The room had a fresh and new look to it . I would return visit if needed.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"good choice for business"
The renovation was excellent. Location was convenient for me. Nice breakfast.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Hotel is so new, it needs a shakedown cruise!"
Perfect location for us, and a very nice set of buildings. Unfortunately, we were obviously the first guests to ever stay in our room. We arrived around 8PM. 1. The lock strike-plate was installed upside down, so the deadbolt was more than 1 inch off, and unusable. A maintenace man came up immediately and replaced the latch saying that the contruction […] company was installing left handed hardware on right-hinged doors, etc. 2. The heating/cooling unit was running on A/C only. There was no electricity connected to the thermostat controls. Could not be turned OFF, or to HEAT or even to adjust TEMPERATURE controls. I finally just covered over the blower vent with an extra blanket to avoid freezing! 2. Electricity to the outlets kept going on and off. This affected my laptop and we also had to keep resetting the clock radio (we finally gave up). 3. The TV was blank on several channels- notably PBS &NBC. 4. The bathtub & bath area had never received a proper cleaning. The tub was both dusty and covered in older "stuck-on" dirt. 5. There was no "Do Not Disturb" sign in the room. Except for the door-latch, all the other items were minor for us, and we were just too tired to complain. Given the friendliness of the staff and situation of the hotel construction, we just let it go. We definitely would stay there again. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Very Disapointed"
I recently stayed at the Plantation, FL Holiday Inn Express. I expected the same quality I am accustomed to with the Holiday Inn Express. I was very disappointed indeed. I arrived at the hotel at 10:00pm after driving 8 hours. All I wanted was a good night's sleep as I was on business just starting a new job. What I got was quite different. The hotel […] was under renovation which is ok but they did not notify me of this. The place was a mess. I go straight to bed and I was kept awake all night long by an obnoxious Teen age boys Hockey Team. I called the front desk twice and they sent security up twice to no avail. The boys ignored security and partied all the night long. I got no sleep at all. Then I decided I will exercise. I had asked if the hotel had an exercise room and they told me yes. Well they had one but it was full of furniture and boxes and what not. Then the straw that broke the camel's back was I was to meet my new boss that morning at the hotel and we were to work at the hotel all day and the most important item I needed and asked about as well was wireless internet. I was told they had it and it worked well. It was not working at all. I had reservations to stay all week. I checked out that day and went to another hotel and had a very pleasant stay there. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Renovation in Progress - GREAT hospitality!"
Other than outside scaffolding and in house renovations, the hospitality was exceptional. A personable, professional desk staff, clean and comfy accommodations, and a bountiful, delicious breakfast made for a delightful stay. A definite return is planned.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Good for a short stay"
We felt safe, room was clean,breakfast was decent, and the staff was helpful and friendly. No complaints.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Nice clean, comfortable room"
no commentTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Not bad for the price ~"
convienent to my destination ~ breakfast was great - small maint issue was fixed promptly. think they will have to replace lots of irons or patch bathroom doors, you'll have to go to understand..Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Good Hotel for Shopping in FLL"
Clean and quietly property for everythig to do in FLL.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
Very Clean and had a great experienceTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
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Eight Elephants & Dreaming Dragon Hostel
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These are trusted reviews from guests who have actually stayed here. We hope you find them helpful.
Note: we only give a property a rating once it has received a minimum of 3 reviews.
- " Good atmosphere! Feels like home! "
- 16 Oct 2013 Anonymous Malaysia
- " The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Although a bit off the beaten path, I think the location is actually quite ideal being off any main streets ensures that your stay will not be disrupted by traffic noise and it is still very close to a centrally located metro station. A very independent atmosphere where hostel goers can come and go as they please, do laundry or just hang out. "
- 15 Sep 2013 Joseph USA
- " Decoration in the house is fantastic and sufficient space to hang around! Although most of time I can't understand what they talk (not good at English), I feel people I meet there are friendly^^ "
- 26 Jul 2013 Anonymous China
- " EE&DD is really a nice n awesome place to stay in Taipei! The staff there s friendly n always willing to offer their help. The atmosphere there is just like a family. It's clean n tidy in both doing the recycling job. I personally love EE&DD! "
- 05 Jul 2013 Anonymous Hong Kong
- " may be the ventilation is not that good, can't breathe when I slept. The dorm underground was very hot. The beds that I slept seems unfixed well and the pillow was too thin. Lockers near the door looks not that secure, and too small. However, good location & space are sufficient. Kitchen, Salon, bathroom, restroom and cleanliness are good. The atmosphere inside the hostel was very good "
- 22 Apr 2013 Anonymous Hong Kong
- " Fantastic experience over there. Near MRT. Friendly staffs. Thank you for the great hospitality. :D "
- 09 Apr 2013 Anonymous Singapore
- " I think you will enjoy the cute asian woman who work here,, its in a good spot,, i paid $35 for taxi from airport (mistake),, bus is about $4 hahaha i took bus back to airport,, that was abit confusing,, abit of a walk also,, so be ready for that,, i drank snake blood and ate a "the modern toilet" where u eat out of mini toilets,, I LOVED TAIWAN very nice people, you feel safe always.. and this is close to the train station so everything is in reach,, "
- 08 Apr 2013 Evan Canada
- " Very friendly staff, and the other people staying in the hostel were welcoming too. Extremely organized and comfortable hostel. "
- 15 Mar 2013 Rachel USA
- " Very cosy environment. Staffs are friendly. Location is abit out of the way though. "
- 25 Feb 2013 Anonymous Singapore
- " I really enjoyed my time at EE Hostel! The whole staff was really welcoming and the other guests became instant friends. The hostel is cozy which facilitates friendliness and helpfulness. After a few days there, it felt like family and I didn't want leave! The kitchen has all the necessary tools to cook your own food. The staff cleans everyday so the whole hostel is very clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend EE if you want to feel welcome in Taipei! "
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text: The Thursday Night game is in the books, and Dontari Poe was a real no show. Guess I overstated his value when I promoted him last week. But then again, that's football. Just take a look at some of the notables whose stock has been falling in the first two weeks of the season.


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Eugene Pediatric Surgeons
- 1 Board certified
What are Pediatric Surgery Specialists?
A pediatric surgeon is a qualified surgeon who has additional training in performing surgery on young patients, including fetuses (neonatal or fetal surgery), infants, children, adolescents and teenagers.
Because pediatric patients are still growing and developing, they are often more difficult to operate on than adults. These patients have smaller bodies and smaller organs requiring even more of a precise and measured approach by a surgeon.
Some of the conditions that may require the care of a pediatric surgeon are congenital malformations, such as cleft lip and palate, abdominal wall defects, like hernias, deformities of the chest wall, childhood tumors, like neuroblastomas and separation of conjoined twins.
The area of Eugene, OR has a population of approximately 191,096 people. There is 1 pediatric surgeon near Eugene, which gives it a ratio of 1 pediatric surgeon per 191,096 residents or a ratio of 1 pediatric surgeon per 80,574 households. There are 80,574 households in Eugene.


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Way back in September 2009, The Sticky Egg posed the question:
Do little girls really love pink?
Or are pink — and purple, too — foisted upon girls from birth by a conspiracy of retailers?
I didn't have the answer then, and I don't now. But I have found a book that attempts to shed some light on the subject.
Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture, by Peggy Orenstein, the author of Schoolgirls, looks at the 'dark side of pretty in pink.'
The author has a young daughter herself, so she didn't depend on numbers or academia to support her hypothesis. She hit the streets, visiting Disneyland, the international toy fair, American Girl Place, Pottery Barn Kids, and kiddie beauty pageants. She examined everything from science to the original fairy tales.
Some of her findings are disturbing. For example, the American Psychological Association asserts that the "girlie-girl" culture — with its emphasis on beauty and little girl sexiness — can make girls more susceptible to depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and risky sexual behavior.
Puts a lot of pressure on the princesses, doesn't it?
But Orenstein also concludes that hiding our little girls away and dressing them in shades of gray isn't the answer, either. Parents can fight the 'media machine' the old-fashioned way.
Be clear on your own values. Set reasonable limits. Encourage discussion with and skepticism in your children, especially when the focus is on beauty. And limit the color pink.
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Jonny Stewart Small Business
Senior Ecommerce Manager at Perricone MD
03 June 2011 17:18pm
I have a friend who runs a flooring company (carpets, laminate, etc). For a bit of background, his company has no store or shop front as he works by bringing samples to peoples homes so that they can match flooring styles to their furnitiure/decor (I'm told this approach is becoming more commonplace).
Now, with so much focus on Social Media I'm wondering what would be the best approach/channel for a company that sells products that are generally a "1-time only" purchase?
To me it doesn't seem suited to the likes of Facebook as you're not going to be that interest in the latest 'flooring news' after your new carpet has been laid.
Would I be wrong in thinking this? Are there other networks/areas that would suit better?
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Denis Kondopoulos
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05 June 2011 16:50pm
Hi Jonny,
I do not think social media is the answer here. My personal feeling is that a customer service centric approach is what would probably work best; something which will help both the business and the customers.
A somewhat interesting example within the same sector with your friend's business is a client of ours for who we developed a simple example of what "your living room would look like with X type of wood" which can be seen at http://www.touratzis.gr/en/showroom-floor-ChooseFloor.html
Although it's a simple example it appears to have helped them a lot and eased their customer service activities.
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Jonny Stewart Small Business
Senior Ecommerce Manager at Perricone MD
06 June 2011 16:07pm
Thanks Denis, I think that's a great idea.
I'm wondering though, with there being so much chat at the moment around search engines taking more and more notice of how websites are connected to social networks, where does this leave this type of business?
Will it matter to Google if a site has zero presence?
Denis Kondopoulos
Technical Project Manager (MBA, MBCS, CITP, CEng) at Naxtech.com
06 June 2011 16:17pm
Hi Jonny,
In my view doing something just for the sake of doing it will not add much value. So unless there are the resources to engage via that channel and the business feels that there is something to offer customers via there and I would say that you could try it. But personally I would not recommend it purely for SEO purposes without any business value. ..plus social media indeed do contribute in google listings but so do another 450 different factors. So it's not like you will succeed simply because you have a facebook page. If you do engage your customers though via these channels and it's used for a dialog then it could certainly help with more than just Google rankings.
Jonny Stewart Small Business
Senior Ecommerce Manager at Perricone MD
07 June 2011 12:46pm
Wise words Denis - thanks again for the advice!
Hi Jonny
Does your friend have a (halfway decent) website? It doesn't have to be complicated given what he's selling - just some content pages + lead generation. Could do using WordPress or even just something like Google Sites.
But I think his main focus should be a good website that is optimised for some of the 'long tail' searches that no doubt exist around flooring. It's pretty niche so I'm sure he stands a good chance of ranking. Then he could do a bit of content, which he could distribute via social media (e.g. just Twitter) and view it more as SEO / customer service.
Wouldn't bother with Facebook. Could set up a basic company page in LinkedIn and use it to point links/traffic back to his site.
I don't think any one particular channel is the question, so much as what your friend wants to get out of this. I presume leads and referrals?
With that type of a business, what customers will be looking for is a local (usually) supplier, who is available and has the right products / acceptable price, and good feedback from prior clients. He could do all this without the internet - I know a bunch of accountants who don't bother with online marketing as they can get all the business they need through word of mouth - but if you wants to use the internet to spread the word, then he could look to a collection of places where people use the net, whether that is searching, surfing content or socialising.
It will depend too on where potential customers are. Who is his typical customer? Professional or Domestic? They might be located through Facebook and if so a FB page could be useful, but he will also need an online directory listing (Google Places), some advertising (maybe Goole Adwords or Facebook), somewhere to demonstrate his results(Youtube), somewhere to collect reviews and recommendations (Yelp or Qype) and have a simple / basic company page / Landing Page of his own - to capture enquiries. A Facebook or LinkedIn page could exist purely as a channel to direct leads through to the Landing Page.
One trend you will see on search engines and their organic listings is how companies can dominate page 1 with a variety of media, especially video. Doing so requires a strategy covering a little bit of everything to embrace searching, surfing and socialising channels. In this way, Google can pick up from a small site presence, boosting it with feeds from these other channels.
Hope this helps
Without a store or shop-front, it is obviously wise to build a virtual presence. No more is necessary than a simple, professional looking, website. This adds a level of stability and trust to your company in the eyes of consumers (there are stats to support this all over the web).
Once you are 'established' online, Facebook is fantastic for sharing deals...if you can shape a deal that's appealing enough for people to share with their friends, or if you can leverage the past experiences of satisfied customers, then you're onto a winner!
Facebook isn't all about building lasting networks and back-links, it can also be used to execute short-term referral marketing drives.
Jonny Stewart Small Business
Senior Ecommerce Manager at Perricone MD
28 June 2011 11:54am
Thanks for all the advice. Can't really argue with anything written above.
I've pushed him on to focusing on local searches on Google and he's starting to hit the top ten for Edinburgh on a couple of keyword phrases already, which is getting some hits through. Think he needs to optimise a bit more on site though and set up conversion tracking on his "thank you for contacting us page" to track leads.
Then he can perhaps start testing some local ads on search also...
I like the idea of simply pushing a deal through Facebook instead of the 'traditional'route of trying to get followers and pushing deals at them.
Thanks again,
Jonny -
Kenny Rose
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01 July 2011 00:06am
There are so many ways to attract customers through the social web.
The most important task. First decide on strategy linked to the business objectives. And then test a number of different options.
Developing a strategy for the social web is an excellent way to attract customers and develop a conversion funnel.
You can use advanced search methods to identify customers and then target those customers with relevant incentives.
There are a number strategies and tactics that you could use. The best advice I can give is to hire a company or individual who understands how to develop and implement a digital strategy
Hope this helps.


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Williams is accused of robbing the branch at 7840 Raeford Road on Dec. 19, police said.
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Olds has been charged with being an accessory after the fact in the robbery, but MacRoberts did not have details.
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ESPN Releases Jadeveon Clowney 'The Freak' Promo
It's hard to overhype an athlete with the talent of Jadeveon Clowney, but that doesn't mean ESPN won't give it a roll.
With less than a week to go before the college football season kicks off, the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" has released a promo for its upcoming special on the Gamecocks superstar.
Titled "The Freak," ESPN's special segment on Clowney will air this Sunday. In the meantime, college football fans will be treated to this commercial, in which the South Carolina star defensive end is portrayed as the boogeyman who has his opponents shaking in their beds at night.
The bizarre video was spotted by Josh Poloha of CollegeSpun.com, and it's probably safe to assume some college football fans won't be too jazzed by the promotion.
The promo features all sorts of strangeness, and begins with fans of various SEC schools trying to sleep as an ominous female voice haunts their slumber.
"He's coming. He's going to get you. Wake up—it's game time!"
South Carolina cheerleaders invade bedrooms. They chant "Clowney! Clowney!" as they ruffle their pom poms and hit the fans with pillows. A Clemson fan wakes up screaming. He's wearing a helmet in bed, presumably because he's that scared of being hit by Clowney.
Mixed into the surreal bedroom scenes are highlights of Clowney's big hits, along with smash cuts of the defensive end growling and menacing the camera.
We get it, guys. Clowney is a scary man, and he's going to singlehandedly dominate everyone in the world. Pumping up athletes is a time-honored tradition in television, but TV spots like this are usually reserved for companies like Nike or Adidas, as opposed to news outlets like ESPN.
The over-the-top video doesn't come as a surprise, however.
ESPN brought us Tebowmania, and it would appear they've devoted themselves to running a Clowney Carnival throughout the 2013-14 college football season.
ESPN's "The Freak" special will air August 25, at 10 a.m. ET.
Shake off these nightmares and join me on Twitter.
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How Matt Davis Transferring Impacts Texas A&M's Future at QB
Former blue-chip recruit Matt Davis announced his transfer from Texas A&M on Thursday, leaving the Aggies for Tyler Junior College.
Davis was battling junior Matt Joeckel and freshman Kenny Hill for the right to back up Johnny Manziel in 2013. And given the turmoil surrounding Manziel's eligibility, there was more at stake in that battle than mere insurance.
Davis might have seen himself falling behind in the race and wanted to reset the pieces on his career. After redshirting last season, he'll play out the year at Tyler and look for a new FBS school next offseason.
But what does it all mean?
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Davis was expected to be a perfect fit in Kevin Sumlin's offense and the future at QB for Texas A&M. He was the No. 4 dual-threat QB and No. 122 player on 247Sports' composite in 2012.
Blessed with innate athleticism, Davis was always pegged as a bit of a project. His arm needed time to catch up to his legs, but it wasn't necessarily weak. The ability is there to make every throw in the book—he just needs to hone it.
Standing 6'2'', he has un-ideal but more-than-enough size to succeed at the FBS level. He just needs proper tutelage and experience to realize his physical gifts.
Not that this necessarily affects A&M, but it's worth noting yet another loss for the QB Class of 2012. CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman calls 2010 the "QB Class That Never Was," and while early, this one is slowly starting to follow suit.
No. 2 prospect Gunner Kiel transferred from Notre Dame to Cincinnati this offseason, costing himself (unwittingly) a chance to compete for the job once Everett Golson got suspended. No. 3 passer Zach Kline lost the QB battle at Cal to true freshman Jared Goff and No. 10 passer Chad Voytik lost the job at Pitt.
Davis becomes the third top-10 QB from 2012 to transfer, joining No. 8 passer Connor Brewer (Texas to Arizona) and No. 5 passer Anthony Alford (Southern Miss to Ole Miss).
Florida State's Jameis Winston is the only top-10 QB from the class projected to make an impact in 2013.
How Transfer Affects Texas A&M in 2013
That's a tough one to answer. It definitely has some effect on the Aggies' current season, but how much remains to be seen.
The stove has cooled on Manziel's autograph scandal—at least in the public realm—and it's slowly starting to look like he'll be eligible to play against Rice. But nothing about this story is concrete, and given the never-ending stream of signed memorabilia that keeps popping up, it would shock no one if Manziel was forced to sit out an extended period of time.
Davis' transfer affects (and immediately hinders) the quarterback depth in College Station, leaving just Joeckel and Hill as viable options behind Manziel. Should Johnny Football be forced out of action—be it via suspension, injury, etc.—A&M would have one less able body on its depth chart.
That said, Davis wasn't necessarily being counted on as the primary backup. That job, though not definite, was presumed to be Joeckel's. B/R's Michael Felder provides a comprehensive breakdown of Joeckel's prospects, just in case he needs to see action this year:
If Joeckel is pushed into action for the Aggies, the offense is going to run most of the same concepts it did a year ago with Manziel at the helm. The major difference will be quarterback-run action, but this is the same scheme that helped guys like [former Sumlin QB] Case Keenum put up big numbers at Houston, without the run-pass duality of Johnny Football.
Davis might have played more similarly to Manziel, but that doesn't automatically make him the better fit in Sumlin's Air Raid scheme. With his big frame and strong arm, Joeckel can give defenses headaches of his own—even if it's from the pocket.
How Transfer Affects A&M in 2014
Manziel could, technically, still be in College Station come 2014. But the notion of that is unlikely. Suspension or no suspension, he needs to get as far away as possible from a system that won't let him sell autographs.
Just to be safe.
Joeckel would be a senior and the likely favorite to start, even if he doesn't see action in 2013. He would still be the most experienced option in Sumlin's offense and still give A&M, ostensibly, the best chance to win.
He wouldn't be handed the job, though. If he doesn't play in 2013 (or plays, but not well), the competition would again be open to Hill—who would now be a true sophomore.
Davis' absence would be strongly felt in this QB battle. Even if he was falling behind in the race this fall, that doesn't mean he would always be left in the dust. "Upside" was always used to describe Davis as a prospect, so who's to say when everything would have clicked?
If Joeckel, as presumed, did win the job, Davis still would have battled Hill for the right to back him up. Competition begets improvement in young quarterbacks, so at the very least his presence would have been better for Hill's (and his own) development.
How Transfer Affects A&M in 2015
This is where things get dicey.
Manziel could, once again, technically still be an Aggie—but the thought of that is beyond farfetched. He and Joeckel will almost certainly have left College Station, leaving a void to be filled under center.
Hill has been a revelation this fall and looks the part of a capable player under Sumlin. He was a 4-star recruit out of Southlake, Texas last year, which is solid pedigree (though worse than Davis').
He would (most likely) be a true junior in 2015, whereas Davis would have been a redshirt junior battling him for roster position. But at the end of the day, neither of them might have been in line for the job.
Why? Class of 2014 commit Kyle Allen would be either a sophomore or redshirt freshman, and he's already been pegged as the (next) next great A&M quarterback. He's the No. 1-rated pro-style passer in 2014, and with a year in College Station already under his belt, he might be ready to make an impact.
It's unlikely he would be able to jump Joeckel or Hill in 2014, but with the depth chart in flux by his sophomore year, he should be given a shot to win the job.
Davis probably saw the writing on the wall. He was surrounded by one Heisman trophy winner, two other solid quarterbacks, and the nation's top recruit was on his way in. Feeling suffocated, like he might never get to see meaningful action, he left for greener pastures.
If Davis was right, which it looks like he might have been, his decision shouldn't hold too much bearing on A&M's future. He was being counted on for depth, but he wasn't being counted on to start.
Though he would have had the potential to win a job in 2014 and 2015—and though coaches would have loved to see him develop to a point where he could have—there were/are numerous other options in place.
The Aggies can stomach the loss of one blue-chip quarterback because their roster is loaded with others. It's not a good thing for the program, and if Davis thrives with a different FBS team, Sumlin & Co. might eventually kick themselves.
But for now, it doesn't appear to be world-shattering news.
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5-Star RB Leonard Fournette Updates Official Visit List
Leonard Fournette is the best running back—and arguable the best player—in the 2014 class. That's why any update regarding his recruitment makes the news.
The latest update from Fournette is that he's made some changes to his official visit list. Most notably, LSU will be getting an official visit now.
Kipp Adams of 247Sports reported the news on Twitter.
LSU was previously not going to receive an official visit from Fournette, but that was only because he'd been there multiple times unofficially, per a report from Adams in early August. When that list first came out, it featured USC, Alabama, Michigan, Florida and probably Miami.
It seems like LSU will now get an official visit, but that means another program must be kicked off the list. At least for now, that school is USC.
USC is a national power, but, to be frank, the team doesn't feel like much of a player in the race for Fournette. His 247Sports interest list has always featured a two-school race between Alabama and LSU, and Michigan has recently become an interesting outlier.
For the record, USC is still listed as a warm interest even though the Trojans lost out on the visit here. Still, Lane Kiffin's program doesn't feel like a huge player for the top running back.
Florida and Miami will each get a nice boost from a possible official visit, but one has to wonder just how much that will help them gain ground on the big two. Fournette just looks like he should be playing for either LSU or Alabama, so it would truly be an upset if he went anywhere else.
With that said, official visits allow schools to show off what they can offer a recruit, and it's not as if Michigan, Florida and Miami have nothing to offer. In particular, the Wolverines and Gators are trying to build national contenders, so there's surely a lot to like.
Do note that Adams reported Fournette was "pretty sure" this would be his official visit list. It has already changed once, so it wouldn't be surprising if it changed again.
Fournette is the No. 1 running back in the 2014 class, and he's the No. 2 overall recruit, according to 247Sports. According to his 247Sports crystal ball, 93 percent of 55 experts predict he'll end up at LSU. The rest predict Alabama.
We'll have to wait and see how these official visits impact those predictions, if at all.
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Michigan Football: No Shock That True Frosh Shane Morris Is Wolverines' No. 2 QB
Shane Morris was always Michigan's backup quarterback.
However, he didn't officially earn the title until Thursday, when Wolverines coach Brady Hoke introduced the freshman as the second option behind starter Devin Gardner.
"We just thought he moved forward," Hoke told reporters, via Andy Reid of TheWolverine.com. "We pretty much decided after Saturday [first scrimmage]. He had done a good job before then. … He's learning the offense every day. He throws the ball, spins it, really well. The timing's pretty good."
Morris enters the fold with the necessary credentials and physical attributes. At 6'3", 201 pounds, he has the size required to run a headlining offense. He also has the hype: a 4-star ranking from 247Sports.
He was the No. 81 ranked player of his class and was offered by, among others, recent national champions Alabama and Auburn.
Shelving Morris for a year would have been ideal. But when Russell Bellomy, the assumed backup, went down in spring practice with a torn ACL, the need to speed up Morris' progression became increasingly important.
Why Morris Makes Sense
A bout with mono kept him from playing his entire senior year at Warren De La Salle. And other than a shaky 2-for-10 performance in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game, he hasn't taken a ton of in-game snaps since his junior season.
That changes things, right?
Not necessarily.
Morris made it through camp with flying colors, impressing coaches enough to earn their confidence while hopping Brian Cleary for the No. 2 job. Morris' talent is obvious, and it's going to be used sooner than later.
"It's all the things you guys (already) know," Gardner recently said of Morris to MLive.com's Nick Baumgardner. "He has a strong arm. And he's a competitor."
Thus far, he's lived up to his ranking. Freshmen of Morris' ilk are supposed to be the "next guy." Having a walk-on in place of Morris, the future, wouldn't have been a great look for Michigan, a program swiftly regaining national prestige under Hoke.
Why cramp their style? The Wolverines have a good thing going: the ability to victoriously parade high-end recruits. Having a true freshman at No. 2 is a sign of power.
The Slippery Slope
That's what's on Morris today, and that's what will be on him for the duration of his career in Ann Arbor. As the first prime-timer of the Hoke era, someone will watch his every move.
In 2012, Bellomy didn't have that weighing on him when he took over for Denard Robinson, who was sidelined against Nebraska.
At that point, the game was a wash. Bellomy got rocked and Michigan lost, 23-9. But it wasn't that big of a deal. Bellomy didn't come to Michigan with the same national hype as Morris, and the real question was why Gardner wasn't put in at quarterback.
Now, put Morris into a situation like that—and there are several potential Nebraskas lurking down the road—and there could be various reactions.
Some fans may give him a pass, saying he's not yet ready and to wait a year, reminding others how he was forced into the role.
OK, fair enough.
Others, though, may scrutinize a lackluster showing in much the same way as they hammered Bellomy—or worse.
He'll likely see time in Week 1 against Central Michigan, Week 3 against Akron and Week 4 against UConn. With the exception of a Big Ten mop-up call, Morris probably won't see much time after the first month of the season.
Entering the season ranked at No. 17 by The Associated Press and considered a favorite in the Big Ten, Michigan has the potential to cruise through the early part of its schedule.
Other than Week 2's matchup with Notre Dame, there aren't any heavies in the way until Nov. 2—that's when Michigan State hosts Hoke and Co.
The duel with the Spartans raises concern. In years past, they did a great of job containing Robinson and making him a non-factor. Keying on Gardner—and hitting him a little harder to make up for last year's loss—will most certainly be the plan of Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio.
If injured, Gardner will give way to his understudy. Morris is now truly one snap away from being the No. 1.
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Johnny Manziel Wrong to Be Excluded from All-SEC 1st Team
According to Edward Aschoff of ESPN, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has been left off of the coaches' preseason first-team All-SEC team. The coaches chose Georgia Bulldogs field general Aaron Murray over Manziel.
With all due respect to Murray, there was no legitimate reason to exclude Manziel from the All-SEC first team.
Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players, which makes Aggies front man Kevin Sumlin an innocent party. With that being said, this isn't Steve Spurrier irrationally voting for someone other than Tim Tebow. It's an instance of enough coaches voting against Manziel to keep him off the first team.
The SEC coaches aren't the only ones to doubt Manziel.
Something tells us a potential suspension could be playing a role here.
This article is not an attempt to sell Murray's greatness short, as there truly is no reason to do that. Few quarterbacks come close to Murray's raw ability, and, when it comes to leading a team to a national title, there may be a legitimate reason to side with him over Manziel.
There just isn't a rational way of explaining how he's on the first team and Manziel isn't.
Character Issues
On June 29, 2012, Manziel was arrested and charged with misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, failure to identify and possession of a fictitious driver's license, per the Associated Press. It was later revealed that Manziel was attempting to prevent a fight between a friend and another man reacting to a racial slur.
Manziel was painted in a positive light for breaking the fight up, but the fact that he was guilty of underage drinking with a fake ID hasn't been forgotten.
Manziel was able to correct his image and become one of the most favorable faces in all of college athletics. His play on the field spoke louder than the mistakes he made during the summer prior, and the growth was believed.
According to Darren Rovell and Justine Gubar of ESPN, Manziel is being investigated for allegedly accepting money for signing autographs.
Manziel is now in danger of being suspended, and it appears as if the coaches have punished him for it. While there is reason to be upset if Manziel did violate the NCAA rules, whether fair or foul, that doesn't justify his snubbing.
After all, we are talking about the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
Heisman Trophy Winner
If the SEC wants to argue that Murray is the better player, that's a topic of conversation that's worth exploring in some capacity. A case could even be made that A.J. McCarron's ability to lead the Alabama Crimson Tide to consecutive national titles earns him the nod.
Unfortunately for Murray and McCarron, there's only one factor worth acknowledging: Manziel is the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
In the end, that's the only factor worth acknowledging, as Manziel won the highest individual honor in all of college football. By doing so, he effectively earned the right to be on any and all first teams for which he is eligible.
That includes the coaches' All-SEC team.
Not only was Manziel extraordinary enough to win the Heisman Trophy, but he dominated the SEC's most vaunted defenses. He threw for 3,706 yards and 26 touchdowns to nine interceptions and ran for 1,410 yards and 21 touchdowns.
That's a grand total of 5,116 total yards of offense—an SEC record.
Murray wasn't bad himself, throwing for 3,893 yards with 36 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. He also ran for three touchdowns, which gave him 39 total, but the comparison doesn't offer reason to ignore everything Manziel has done.
Even if his character makes it easy to do so.
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Ohio State Football: Biggest Trap Games on Buckeyes' 2013 Schedule
Ohio State may have gone undefeated in 2012 despite having an entirely new coaching staff headed up by Urban Meyer, but that task will actually be more difficult to accomplish in 2013.
The argument that Ohio State can go undefeated again simply because it was good enough to do so a year ago is inherently flawed. It ignores that players regress, opposition adapts and improves, injuries occur, and—perhaps most importantly—anything can happen on the field.
Sure, Ohio State looks like a powerhouse, and it probably will be. The Buckeyes were named the No. 2 team in the nation by both the AP poll and the USA Today college football coaches poll.
On paper, the Buckeyes' schedule does not look all that formidable, but fans know it cannot (or should not) be judged that way. Here are three trap games that could put an end to the Buckeyes' pursuit of perfection.
Nov. 2: At Purdue
Scoff away, but the Purdue Boilermakers have Ohio State's number, and an upset is going to happen sooner or later.
When the two teams met in 2011, Ohio State left Ross–Ade Stadium with a loss of 26-23. Last season, the seemingly dominant Buckeyes needed overtime to beat a Purdue squad that would go on to post a 6-7 record with just three wins in the Big Ten.
In Ohio Stadium.
That doesn't necessarily mean Purdue will pull out a win in 2013, but the Boilermakers aren't slouches heading into the season. A new offense and culture are in place under Darrell Hazell, and Ohio State is the highlight of the schedule.
Combine all of that with the fact that the Purdue contest comes after what should be a tough visit from Penn State, and this matchup has all the makings of a perfect trap game.
Oct. 5: At Northwestern Wildcats
For its first conference road game of the season, Ohio State must travel to Ryan Field for the first time since 2008.
This isn't the Northwestern squad that got beat down 45-10 back in 2008.
The Wildcats won 10 games last season as the program continued to flourish under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Oh, and they lost two of three games by just one possession. They're also returning 15 starters from a year ago, including sack artist Tyler Scott.
Northwestern went 6-1 in Evanston last year, and the Buckeyes have to make the trip after a potentially lethal encounter with Wisconsin. Urban Meyer and Co. better not overlook the Wildcats.
Nov. 30: At Michigan Wolverines
If Ohio State can somehow survive its encounters with Wisconsin and Northwestern and avoid overlooking Purdue, things should go pretty smoothly for Braxton Miller and Co. the rest of the way.
Until the last week of the season, of course.
Ohio State has won eight of its past nine games against Michigan. But remember: The one blemish came when the Buckeyes traveled to Ann Arbor in 2011.
If the Buckeyes can run the table this year, targets will weigh heavily on their backs in hostile territory. This is a Michigan team that lost to Ohio State by only five points a year ago in Columbus.
Talent exodus or not, this road game could put a trip to the championship on the line for Ohio State.
The pursuit of perfection for the second straight season will be supremely tested in Ann Arbor.
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Notre Dame Football: Complete Season Schedule, Predictions and More
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming off a BCS National Championship game appearance but have a tough road to travel in 2013 to get back to the top.
With Everett Golson—last year's freshman phenom quarterback—out of the picture, senior signal-caller Tommy Rees will need to step up and show that he's improved while not actually playing in games.
It's a messy situation for head coach Brian Kelly, who is also keeping freshman Malik Zaire close in case he's needed to play.
If the Irish are able to succeed in spite of the long odds and numerous personnel issues, it's going to reflect on Kelly's brilliance as a strategist.
With that in mind, let's take a look at Notre Dame's complete 2013 schedule, make some predictions for the season and more.
Rees Has Solid Campaign
Before Golson jumped him on the depth chart, Rees performed decently well under center—connecting on 269 of 411 passes for 2,871 yards and 20 touchdowns with 14 interceptions—during an up-and-down 2011 season.
He's been given a rare opportunity to reclaim his starting spot and lead the Irish to glory, so you know that Rees certainly isn't lacking motivation to star in 2013.
Coach Kelly may keep Rees on a short leash to start the season, but the 6'2" 215-pound signal-caller may get some more leeway as the campaign moves forward.
Rees will need to hit the ground running against Temple, as this showdown precedes a tough and anticipated matchup with the rival Michigan Wolverines.
If he can perform well in these two contests, the senior will have regained his confidence and be poised to take the Irish to new heights.
George Atkinson Breaks Out
There are a number of potential rushers on the Notre Dame roster waiting to bust out this season, but George Atkinson looks most prepared to put up the best numbers and make the biggest impact.
Remember, both Theo Riddick and Cierre Wood—last year's leading rushers—took their talents to the NFL and left two major vacancies in the backfield.
You may be familiar with Atkinson, as he was the third-leading rusher behind those two in 2012 and ran the ball 51 times for 361 yards. He also scored five touchdowns, an impressive feat for the sophomore.
At 6'2", 220 pounds, Atkinson is an absolute bruiser who can take a pounding and punish the defense for trying to arm tackle him. He also has breakaway speed and seems to have developed a consistent motor and patience, as evidenced by some of his runs during practice.
Don't sleep on this kid becoming a workhorse under Kelly, as he has the build, speed and skill to put the team on his back.
Irish Finish 10-2
Notre Dame simply won't be able to repeat last year's success and run the table, especially not with so many tough games on the schedule.
Although this team is good enough to win a majority of the matchups in 2013, there are two that stand out.
Contests against the Arizona State Sun Devils at a neutral site in the middle of the season and the season finale against Stanford are the pair of contests that stick out as extremely tough.
Both teams play extremely different brands of Pac-12 football, but both are capable of getting the job done and are poised to have incredible seasons in 2013.
Don't be surprised if the Irish falter against those two and only those two during the upcoming campaign.
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Boise State Football: Meet the Broncos' 14 New Starters for 2013
When you look at the numbers it is hard to believe that Boise State is not in a rebuilding year.
However, when diving into the data, it's clear that many of the new starters for the Broncos this season are very talented and have some playing time experience.
Overall, Boise State will have at least 14 new starters combined.
In total, there will be six new faces on offense getting the starting nod and seven on defense. The other starter to bring the total to 14 is a brand new field goal kicker.
Let's take a closer look at each of these players, and try to determine what it all means for head coach Chris Petersen and his team in 2013.
Oklahoma Sooners Football: Meet the Sooners' 10 New Starters for 2013
The Oklahoma Sooners are a team in search of a new identity.
Head coach Bob Stoops and his coaching staff will be tasked with replacing seven starters on an underwhelming defense. And although the Sooners only lost three starters on offense, one of those players is the quarterback.
Unlike most years, a national championship may be out of reach. However, winning the Big 12 title is not too far-fetched of a goal.
Let's take a look at the new guys who will either help or burden Oklahoma in 2013.
Ohio State Football: Meet the Buckeyes' New Starters for 2013
Ohio State is poised to compete for its first national championship in over a decade. But like most teams, the Buckeyes do have some holes left to fill.
The team loses two starters on offense, seven on defense and its starting punter.
OSU has consistently been one of the best teams in college football when it comes to restocking its lineup year after year.
This year should be no different.
Let's meet the Buckeyes' 10 new starters for 2013.
Texas Football: Meet the Longhorns' 5 New Starters for 2013
Experience means so much in college football, and the Texas Longhorns will have plenty of it in 2013.
In fact, the Longhorns, who return 19 starters from last season, are one of the most experienced teams in the FBS going into this season. But with a new season comes the emergence of new players.
The list of new starters is short, but each position has big implications for the season ahead.
Replacing defensive end Alex Okafor and Safety Kenny Vaccaro will be daunting tasks to undertake, but the Longhorns do have the quality to pull it off. How quickly it happens, we will have to wait and see.
Trevor Knight Named Oklahoma Sooners Starting QB over Blake Bell
Redshirt freshman Trevor Knight will follow Landry Jones as the next No. 1 quarterback for the University of Oklahoma, beating out junior Blake Bell.
ESPN's Brandon Chatmon has the news:
Eight months later, coach Bob Stoops announced (Trevor) Knight would be Oklahoma's starting quarterback.
The redshirt freshman from San Antonio beat out (Blake) Bell, a junior, and will face Louisiana-Monroe on Aug. 31 in his first collegiate start.
In terms of collegiate experience, this is a somewhat surprising decision, though the writing has been on the wall for a little while now.
In two seasons in Norman, Bell has established himself as something of a local legend. He has only completed half of his 20 pass attempts for 115 yards and an interception, but his towering 6'6", 252-pound frame makes him a true threat in short-yardage situations (a role he should still keep). He has compiled 372 rushing yards and a staggering 24 touchdowns on 104 attempts during his short career.
His nickname says it all: The Belldozer.
Nevertheless, while everyone sort of assumed the guy with the experience would succeed Jones, Knight, a 4-star recruit who began building buzz as a redshirt last season, simply forced Stoops' hand.
The 6'1", 201-pound (per ESPN) youngster has a unique skill set, showing an impressive throwing accuracy—something Bell hasn't showcased—as well as the ability to make plays with his quickness.
With Oklahoma entering the season at No. 16 in the country, its worst such preseason ranking since 2000, there will be lots of pressure on Knight. But if the preseason rave reviews are any indication, this is a kid capable of leading Oklahoma to its fourth straight double-digit-win season.
Either way, this will be a compelling story to watch, as quarterback isn't typically a position with many question marks in Norman.
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Ohio State Football: DB Najee Murray Granted Release from OSU
Sophomore defensive back Najee Murray, a former 3-star prospect who was part of Urban Meyer's first recruiting class in Columbus, has been granted his release from the Ohio State football program.
Kyle Rowland of ElevenWarriors.com broke the news Thursday night.
Najee Murray has been granted release from the Ohio State football program, sources tell Eleven Warriors. OSU spokesman confirmed report.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) August 23, 2013Murray was suspended indefinitely by Meyer in early August for a "training camp issue," according to the Lantern, Ohio State's school newspaper.
Eleven Warriors believes that Murray is considering a number of Mid-American Conference and Pac-12 schools, but because of NCAA rules, he will not be eligible to play in 2013.
Six MAC schools—Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Kent State, Miami and Ohio—offered Murray a spot during his recruitment, but the Steubenville, Ohio product couldn't turn down a chance to play for the Buckeyes.
Murray played in six games in his only season at Ohio State, mainly on special teams, but he did see some action at cornerback in Ohio State's season-opening victory against Miami. Murray registered three solo tackles before tearing his ACL in practice leading up to Ohio State's Week 7 matchup with Indiana.
Murray's release was a mutual decision, according to Rowland's report.
Ohio State has suffered significant attrition this offseason.
Conner Crowell, a sophomore linebacker, decided to give up football in January after an injury-plagued career. That same month, the Buckeyes lost offensive lineman Joey O'Connor, who requested a transfer.
Sophomore linebackers David Perkins and Luke Roberts transferred over the summer, making Ohio State's thin depth at the position even thinner.
The hits kept coming for the Buckeyes when it was announced last week that the careers of Adam Griffin and Jaime Wood, both defensive backs, were likely over due to shoulder injuries.
With Murray gone, Ohio State's depth in the defensive backfield will be tested. The coaching staff will call on an array of freshmen, such as 4-star cornerbacks Cameron Burrows, Eli Apple and Gareon Conley, in addition to 5-star safety Vonn Bell, to bolster the Buckeyes' backfield.
All recruit rankings per 247Sports.com.
David Regimbal is the lead Ohio State football writer for Bleacher Report.
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Oregon Football: Meet the Ducks' New Starters for 2013
One of the main reasons why many are projecting the Ducks to contend for a national championship is because the team returns a host of talented players on both sides of the ball this season.
But notable voids exist where guys like Michael Clay and Kyle Long lined up last season. In order for the Ducks to match or surpass last year's effort, new faces will be counted upon to grow up quickly and help replace some of the best players in school history
So click ahead to get a look at the new starters on the 2013 Oregon Ducks.
Note: As of August 22nd, no official depth chart has been released. I'll profile some of the candidates at toss-up positions, like linebacker, and add or remove any names to match the depth chart when (or if) one is released by the team.
All player information courtesy of GoDucks.com unless otherwise noted.
All recruiting information courtesy of Scout.com unless otherwise noted..
Oregon Football: Meet the Ducks' New Starters for 2013
Tennessee Football: Meet the Volunteers' 10 New Starters for 2013
With less than 10 days until "it's football time in Tennessee," it's time to meet the new faces in the starting lineup for the 2013 Volunteers. There will be 10 such players, one of which was a coach's decision to promote over a returning starter.
Six of the ten are from the offense. The offensive line lost just one player and Rajion Neal will be returning at running back, but the rest of the offense is brand new. After a historic 2012 campaign, the 2013 offense may have some catching up to do.
The lone remaining position battle is at quarterback. Part of me believes that Butch Jones is maintaining the competition to ensure he gets the most out of his eventual starter, especially when he said that an announcement is coming Monday.
If you think you'll know the starter by Monday, you'll really know the starter today.
There is but one true freshman slated to start this fall, and even he is only doing so because of injury. There's plenty of young talent across the field, though, so if a freshman isn't a starter on opening day, he certainly could be by season's end.
Enough talk! Meet your new starting Tennessee Volunteers.
Big Ten Football: 8 Players Who Have Shot Up the Depth Chart in Fall Practice
The perpetual renewal of college football depth charts is well underway around the Big Ten. Many returning starters have their positions secured, while others are using fall practice as a last chance to impress the coaches enough to earn a coveted game-day roster spot.
From incoming freshmen to returning underclassmen, each player has to earn a chance to play on Saturdays, and these players are on the cusp of doing just that.
Impressive performances this fall have attracted the attention of coaches, and these players are now beginning to see their names appear at or near the top of their team's depth chart. With the season fast approaching, the following athletes are poised to take the field come Week 1.
Joe Mixon vs. Racean Thomas: Which 5-Star RB Is Better?
Joe Mixon is a 5-star running back from California with a great set of skills. He has the talent to make an early impact in college, he works hard and has a good head on his shoulders.
Racean Thomas, who is committed to Auburn, is another 5-star running back and also can do an array of things on the field. Thomas, who is from Alabama, has Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn excited about working with him on The Plains.
The pair of running backs are great prospects, but it is time to break them down and decide who is better.
Player evaluations are based on review of tape at Scout.com, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPNU.
Georgia Football: Meet the Bulldogs' 7 New Starters for 2013
The 2013 college football season is less than a week away and the Georgia Bulldogs are getting in the final preparations before they travel to Clemson on August 31 to face the Tigers.
With this being a new season, the Bulldogs will have some new faces in the starting lineup and they are expected to help the team repeat as SEC East champs.
Some of the new faces have experience and should not have any issues taking on what is expected of them. But there are a few new faces that have little to zero experience, and fans hope they are not in for a rude awakening once the season begins.
So, without further ado, here are the new starters for the Bulldogs this season.
Notre Dame Football: Brian Kelly Talks Captains, Depth Chart, Injuries
Notre Dame held its official preseason media day on Thursday, which included an open practice as well as interview sessions with head coach Brian Kelly, assistant coaches and various players.
Kelly addressed various topics, including the naming of captains, a medical report and a recap of the first three weeks of fall camp. Notre Dame begins its 2013 season next Saturday at home against Temple. The full press conference can be heard here.
"I'm really pleased with the way our guys have focused on this year," Kelly said. "That's what we went to work on after the championship loss. We went to work on 2013 and not what happened in the past."
While the biggest news of the past week was the retirement of linebacker Danny Spond due to migraine headaches, other less severe injuries have also taken their toll on the Irish, including one that is season-ending.
"[Defensive lineman] Tony Springmann is out for the season," Kelly revealed. "He'll have surgery. He had a dislocation that also had severe ligament damage. We think he'll have a full recovery."
The loss is a significant blow for the Fighting Irish at a position where depth is a concern after Eddie Vanderdoes did not enroll and Chase Hounshell re-injured his shoulder. Springmann's absence likely means an additional freshman will be unable to redshirt.
"We're going to have to push [true freshman] Isaac Rochell into action this year," Kelly said.
Projected starting right tackle Ronnie Stanley was held out of Thursday's practice after suffering a concussion but is expected to be fine by next Saturday.
"Ronnie was out with a concussion," Kelly said. "He is on track to be back on Monday if all things continue to move in the right direction. He's gone through his testing. We expect him to be back Monday."
Kelly also praised true freshman Steve Elmer, who has worked at various offensive line positions during camp and should see significant playing time this season.
"We like both [Stanley and Elmer] and they're both really good. There are some younger players now that are physically able to compete at a high BCS level. That's surprising."
Kelly did not provide an update on sophomore running back Will Mahone, who missed the past week of practice with a leg injury. His availability against Temple remains uncertain.
For the first time since Kelly's initial season in South Bend, there is no quarterback competition. Senior Tommy Rees, who sports a 14-4 career record, will start against the Owls. However, other starting positions have less certainty. Kelly provided updates on the battles for various starting roles, including Spond's replacement at "Dog" linebacker.
When you look at [Dog], there's so much going on. Ben [Councell] has a lot of experience there. Jaylon [Smith] has done remarkably well in such a short period of time. If you want to play real physical, Ben suits that really well. If you want to play an open set, Jaylon has incredible athleticism to be able to play in space.
Councell, a junior, played sparingly last season after starting the first two games of the season while Spond was dealing with complications from migraines.
Smith, meanwhile, was the star signee of the 2013 class. While immediate playing time was never in doubt, Spond's retirement has forced Smith into a co-starting role as a true freshman at minimum.
The kicking and punting situations are both a bit muddled. Kelly stressed that both the kicker and punter positions will be week-to-week decisions, but that junior Kyle Brindza has won kickoff duties.
Nick Tausch and Kyle Brindza are going to play against Temple. Nick's numbers have been great. I didn't bring Nick back (for a fifth year) not to give him the chance to win the job. Kyle's been a bit distracted because we've asked him to put all his time and energy in punting. We're going to give Nick the opportunity to kick. Kyle's going to kick off.
Tausch did not attempt a kick on American soil last season. He was the placekicker for the 2012 opener against Navy in Ireland, but Brindza handled all kicking duties for the remainder of the Irish's run to the BCS Championship Game.
Notre Dame will again have full-season captains as opposed to individual game captains. Kelly revealed that the three captains for the season are senior wide receiver TJ Jones, fifth-year senior left tackle Zack Martin and senior cornerback Bennett Jackson. Martin is just the 18th player in Notre Dame history to be a two-time captain.
With classes at Notre Dame beginning next Tuesday, fall camp formally concludes this week, with the NCAA-mandated 20-hours-per-week limit of football activities taking effect once school begins.
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The case became national news after video of the incident surfaced.
The video was captured, attorney Andrew Vecere said, when his client, motorcyclist Kevin Bresloff, turned on his helmet camera after he saw a water bottle thrown from the SUV's sunroof toward the bikers. It shows dozens of bikers swarming on Manhattan's West Side Highway. One motorcycle quickly slowed down in front of Lien, who bumped its rear tire, slightly injuring Cruz.
Lien pulled to a stop, and angry bikers surrounded his vehicle, hitting it and spiking its tires, police said.
Lien's vehicle plowed into three more bikers, including Edwin Mieses, whose wife says he is paralyzed.
Edwin Mieses is still in great pain, Dayana Mieses said Tuesday, but he's out of the intensive care unit. A doctor told them "there's a 99% chance my husband will never walk again," she said.
The video shows the Range Rover stopping again -- long enough for a biker to open the door -- and Lien then driving away until traffic forced him to the final stop.
Police say the subsequent beating included kicks to Lien's head and body as he lay on the highway. Lien suffered two black eyes and cuts on his face and side, requiring stitches, a police detective's criminal complaint said.
His wife and daughter were unharmed.
Defenders of the bikers, including relatives of Mieses, the critically injured biker, have criticized Lien for driving through the crowd of motorcycles.
Vecere, Bresloff's attorney, says his client hasn't been charged with a crime, and he doesn't expect him to be. He said police issued a warrant for the video, but Bresloff was going to turn it over anyway. He's cooperating with police, Vecere said.
"He was shocked" by what happened, the attorney said, adding that the case is "not black and white."


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