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History of the first automobile industrial plant in Argentina.Hope I have been of help to that Kaiser fan! Bob Frassinetti.
IKA –Kaiser Industries Argentina- was founded on January 19th 1955. The Argentinean government and the American businessman Henry Kaiser associated to establish an automobile industrial plant in the country.
Located in Santa Isabel, Córdoba, this was the first national automobile industrial plant. The Kaiser Industrial Center had about two hundred and forty hectares, where, after ten prosperous years, more than eleven hundred workers were employed.
On April 22nd 1955, the worldly famous Kaiser Jeep was, for the first time, produced and sold in Argentina. The next year, specially designed for rural purposes, the Estanciera enters the market, an icon regarding merchandize transportation that converged car's commodities and velocity with the dimensions requested by transportation companies for shipping the products; also, this vehicle was more than suitable for the rocky Argentinean roads.
By 1958 the first car to be produced in the country by chain of montage was the Kaiser Carabela sedan. After launching this vehicle to the market, IKA controlled more than the 81% of the national car production.
IKA maintained it's high productivity all along it's short history, launching to the market almost one new model per year. In 1959 Baqueano, in 1960 Kaiser BergantÃn and the Dauphine (also the Gordini version), in 1962 the famous Rambler, licensed by American Motors, in 1964 it produced a new Jeep: the Gladiator, and by December with less than ten plants in the country IKA exceeds the 250.000 autos production.
By April 1965 the company produces a new Rambler with Tornado engine, and includes this powerful engine to other models such as the Estanciera and the Gladiator Jeep. On October that year, IKA buys SIAM auto industries increasing even more its vertiginous growth.
In 1966 the Torino, IKA's first integral national product enters the market. One year latter, on November 1967 Régie Nationale des Usines, Renault joins IKA. From then on, Kaiser would no longer be IKA, but IKA-Renault, a very profitable partnership that would soon give birth to mass consumption models such as the Renault 12. This opens a new era in the Argentinean car industry.
As for after 1975, the plant located at Santa Isabel would no longer be IKA, but Renault Argentina S.A. -
Not true. The first automobile production plant in Argentina was the one that produced the Graciela sedan and the Rastojero pickup. This was a plant owned and operated by the government.
Right you are. The Argentine government-owned vehicle and airplane manufacturer was called IAME (Industrias Aeronáutica y Mecánicas del Estado). Their first vehicle, the Rastrojero pickup, rolled off the assembly line in 1952 using a 42 horsepower Borgward Diesel engine. The company also produced Pampas tractors, a fiberglass-bodied two-door sedan called the Justicialista, the Graciela four-door sedan, Dinborg trucks, Puma motorcycles and a varient of the Borgward Isabela. IAME invested 72 million pesos (US$ 4 million) in IKA constituting 20% of the initial capital, however, much of that "investment" was marketing services rather than pesos. IAME was still producing vehicles like the Rastrojero into the 1970s. The company ceased to exist in 1979.
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Kaiser Industries , Argentina, interested read on ....
Franco Cipolla is an outstanding writer who takes us and transport us back to the 1950s to the time were Kaiser industries were a trade sign in Cordoba, Argentina. His book tells the story behind one of the most controversial and important car companies in Argentina. Kaiser industries were the melting port for a new production system in the car industry in Argentina, as well as a turning point in terms of woker's organizations. Historians, politicians, vintage car collectors. to them all, this book is a great input. Great accuracy, fantastic pictures, a superb narration filled with anecdotes and fine information.
Hereby a short summery on Cipolla's lattest book:
Kaiser industries are an Argentinean based company organized with American capitals and head managers, developed by local working force. On Jan 19th1955, Kaiser would become the first American capital automobile company production based in Argentina. IKA was born. They now needed a location, and this problem was solved as soon as the Nores Martinez family donated some 30 hectares for the plant to be constructed at. The key to understanding this is that this wealthy family still owned all the area's land, so its property's value would rise inmediatly due to the strategic location. Soon IKA would develop at a fantastic rate coming to use over 225 hectares. IKA was the monument to modernity within the auto industry in Argentina. A battalion of expertise engineers from cities all over the world came to Argentina to work on the development of IKA, featuring Latin America's finest top technology applied into industries. Tide bonds with the US assured IKA a constant flow of technology and machinery of great quality. In just a matter of 13 months an empire of car production was built, and it didn't just impacted as competition, but it also reflected its energetic production into related industries. Jeep was it's first and foremost important asset, allowing IKA that first and necessary jump to success. On April 27th 1956, the first fully Argentinean made Jeep was roaming and rolling. such was the success that only 145 days after the first IKA Jeep entered the market, they had produced over 1,000 Jeeps! It's important to point out that throughout these first years, it's wasn't just a matter of production, but also IKA aimed to produced as much as they could in a local basis, unlike other competitors who imported almost everything and then unassembled it in Argentina. IKA was the mouthful of fresh air the Argentinean industry needed to take off. Just to picture out IKA's relevance within the local market, in throughout it's 12 years of production over 20,000 workers depended on IKA for their work. But it wasn't just about a job. That was -and still is to all those who lived back then- not the only input from IKA to the Cordoba community, for the American-Argentinean company focused also on specialized education: Academia Arguello, Anglo Argentine School of Alta Gracia, IKA Technical Institute. IKA played a central role also in broader cultural aspects, such as holding Art biennials; sports through means of the Inter Industrial Championships and group-home Don Orione. All these broad cultural and social activities were specially designed and carried on throughout the times were James McCloud was chairman. It was a two way street for IKA and the Argentineans and it proved to work perfectly. In 1959 IKA becomes IKA Renault, as a result of a joint venture between the American-Argentine company and the French one to produce the French model cars. Soon in 1962, an other joint model venture would take place between IKA and American Motors Corporation from Detroit; the first Ramblers were produced in Argentina back then.
Among the models produced by IKA throughout it's history are these: In 1956 2,400 Jeep and Pick-up Jeep were produced. By 1957 the Estanciera and in 1958 Kaiser Carabela, the first grand tourism car fully made in la Argentina. For it's 10 year anniversary the Santa Isabel plant was producing IKA's finest line of broad models: four Renault: Dauphine, Gordini, R4L y R4F; six utility models: Jeep, Pick-up, Jeep Estanciera (also taxi version), Jeep truck, Jeep Gladiator (500, 1000 kilos) - simple and double traction- and Charge. Plus four Rambler models: Classic Custom, Classic de Luxe, Classic cross-country and Ambassador 990. By 1966 they were producing the outstanding Torino model (coupe and sedan). This was an integral IKA designed and developed model.
One of IKA's keys to success was what they called combined escalating steps, meaning that each task needed to improve production locally was linked to other minor industries and companies working together but separately in order to combine efforts and perspectives for a broader and bigger production goal.
In short, IKA Argentina was one of the many international Kaiser companies who worked by the theme "together we build", being active community members as well as cultural guides and focal points.
Please feel free to email me any comments,etc, thank you for reading, Bob Frassinetti. Art Dealer and journalist, Buenos Aires, Argentina. -
"Es notable el interes que suscita el tema, medio siglo despues. Por lo visto, subsisten algunos enamorados de los automoviles Kaiser pero lamento que la historia se vaya desdibujando a medida que la repiten. El Jeep era un vehiculo Willys, que salio de la linea de montaje de Santa Isabel en Abril del ´56, mientras los primeros autos que se vieron en Buenos Aires eran los "Manhattan" importados conforme al Contrato del 19/01/55. Es cierto que en 1959 se incorporó la Regie Renault como accionista de IKA, pero el nombre de la empresa recien cambio en 1967 cuando Kaiser se alejo. Me duele que nadie mencione el hecho de que la sociedad se constituyera mediante una oferta publica de acciones y que durante años la accion ordinaria de IKA fuese uno de los "papeles lideres" en la Bolsa de Buenos Aires."
Dr. Jorge R. Hayzus - ex miembro del Directorio de IKA. (Enviado a Franco Cipolla por e-mail). -
I read with pleasure all new comments and insights on such an amazing and interesting subject as the history of IKA, Kaiser, and Renault. These insightful comments and information are always a great asset for present and future historical works on such interesting matter, even more if they are shared with such passion and commitment. Inaccuracies and errors are elements with which those of us who work on historical reconstruction have to live with, learn of and correct our early work in order to provide a fullfilling and faithful image of a past long gone. This is part of any historical reconstruction, and in this line of thought it would be fabulous if Dr. Jorge R Hayzus, former membber of IKA directory would be interested in being contacted and interviewed upon.
For as a brilliant British historian once said (Prof Eric Hobsbawm) "I believe that without the distinction between what is and what is not, there can be no history... How we assemble and interpret our chosen sample of verifiable data (which may include not only what happened but what people thought about it) is an other matter" On History, 1997.
Estimados lectores del Classiccar forum,
Leo con mucho interes los comentarios vertidos en este espacio con tanto cariño y detalle sobre un tema que es evidente nos apaciona a todos los que aqui participamos.
Desde ya que valoramos grandemente este tipo de aprotes, especialmente teniendo en cuenta la dinamica intrÃnseca al trabajo de reconstrucción histórica en donde es el propio planteo de avances de investigación, preguntas y dudas lo que nos permite avanzar en una reconstrucción lo mas fiel posible de un tiempo ya pasado.
Somos concientes que las impresiciones y los errores en este tipo de avances son un "mal necesario" un trampolin desde el cual el error puede presentarse como puerta de entrada a nuevas y más precisas respuestas y lineas de analisis.
Es en este sentido que los aportes fidedignos de un actor directo de aquel entonces son de gran valor histórico y social, asi, nos interesaria muchisimo que la posibilidad de entrevistar al Dr. Jorge R Hayzus, para enriquecer nuestra vision del periodo, asi como brindar un espacio de expresión a quienes tienen mucho que decir.
Porque como un emerito profesor Britanico -Eric Hobsbawm- dijo: "Creo que sin la distinción entre lo que es y lo que no es, no hay historia posible... Cómo ensamblamos e interpretamos la informacion que hemos recabado (la cual puede incluir no sólo lo que ocurrió sino también lo que las personas pensaron sobre estos hechos) eso es otro asunto" On History, 1997.
Please feel free to contact me, thank you. Bob Frassinetti. Buenos Aires, Argentina.


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Dr. Julia Brogli a pediatrician at Cottonwood Pediatrics agrees that taking a preemptive approach could reduce the number of teen pregnancies. She talks to her patients about sex, and its consequences, during their middle school checkup. She tells ABC 4 News in the U.S. approximately 43% of all teenage girls between the ages of 15 and 19 have had sexual intercourse.
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In fact the AAP report says about 10% of sexual activity by teens in non-consensual.
Connie Stanley said, "I just get really nervous about giving the wrong impression to people that it's okay to be sexually active when their too young. Abstinence should be the way they are taught."
Dr. Brogli says even if you teach abstinence in your home you should talk to your teens about sex, because having the talk is easier than having a pregnant teen.


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West Nile virus has been around a long time. It is commonly found in Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia, and the Middle East, but until 1999 had not been found in the Western Hemisphere. It's unknown how the West Nile virus entered the United States, but experts say it's most similar to the strains found in the Middle East.
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Comments: NYG RB David Wilson is named the 2013 FFToolbox Breakout Player
Fantasy football writers attempt to be subtle with their language. Since we are in the business of predicting the future, we tend to avoid definitive, explicit language. See, I did it right there: "tend to avoid."
Arian Foster SHOULD have a great season. Mike Wallace MIGHT do big things down in South Beach. Ryan Broyles COULD be an excellent deep sleeper.
Well ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to break away from the herd. In fact, many of us at FFToolbox are in agreement that New York Giants running back David Wilson WILL be a breakout stud in 2013. Sure, anything is possible. He could break his foot getting out of his car tomorrow and this article would mean nothing. More accurately, with as much vim and vigor one man can feel about making an educated guess, I assert that Wilson really is as good as the hype that surrounds him.
Not that it adds to my credibility, but I'm a graduate of Virginia Tech. I've seen the young man play even going back to his high school days when VT was recruiting him. He's been one of my favorite Hokies in recent years.
One thing worth pointing out is that singular moment in Wilson's career thus far: the oft-referenced fumble which came on New York's second possession of the season. It put him in the dog house, they said. I disagree. What put Wilson in the dog house was his reaction to it. On the sideline, he was visibly shaken. He cried.
I'm not trying to tease him for reacting this way. If Tom Coughlin even looked at me angrily, I'd probably get a lump in my throat and my gaze would be averted. It is only to highlight his emotion and passion for being the best at his craft. There's a video floating around on YouTube where Wilson is giving a locker room speech during the IFAF Championships, think of them like the youth football world championships. He isn't even in college yet, still a teenager and he was the leader of that team. Watch that video and tell me you don't love this kid's intensity.
Now, some of you don't want an emotional appeal on Wilson's behalf. You want the hard numbers. You deal with facts and figures. There's nothing wrong with that.
In Weeks 1 to 13, Wilson played four snaps per game. In the final four weeks of the season, his snap count per game jumped up to 20. Across that same four game span, he averaged 10.8 rushing attempts, 62 yards which equals a 5.7 yards per carry average. For even more hard numbers, check out an article written by Evan Silva over at Rotoworld.com about Wilson's boom-or-bust style of play. Silva charted all of Wilson's touches and noted that 32 out of 75 (or 42.7-percent) gained two yards or fewer. When watching Wilson in the first half of 2012, he often looked to bounce outside for big plays and gambled too often by going against the grain. Here is an example of that while from his days at Virginia Tech.
Although towards the end of his rookie campaign, Wilson was much more disciplined as a runner; this progression is natural for any speed back that had grown accustomed to simply being a better athlete than his competitors. Since he has settled in, he took fewer risks, but old habits die hard. Wilson must continue to improve his discipline and stay on assignment to have a productive second season.
Like any high-upside running back, playing time is the key. Buffalo's C.J. Spiller is a comparable talent who forfeited a lot of playing time earlier in his career to Fred Jackson. Spiller and Wilson both have freak-of-nature speed and athleticism. What separates the pair is Wilson's incredible lower body strength and balance. He can absorb contact and bounce off would-be tacklers with ease. The second-year runner is a more natural running back who will require less grooming than Spiller, but took a few seasons to come into his own. Head-to-head, Wilson's skill-set is better; however nothing is a given in the NFL. If the Giants opt to use Andre Brown frequently, Wilson has little chance to break into RB1 territory.
In any league format, Wilson is a solid RB2 assuming he carves out a significant role in New York's offense. His ceiling is even higher too. If there's one young running back that can significantly outperform his average draft position (3.08 according to Fantasy Football Calculator), it's Wilson.
CURRENT ADP - 3.7 - Pick 31
PROJECTED SEPTEMBER ADP 2.4 - Pick 16
Players listed in this article:Spiller this guy is not! May give better value for draft position, but he just doesnt have the same quicks or breakaway speed. Less grooming? Wilson is a poor blocker. Look at their ypc and watch some Bills tape buddy.
diealreadyralphwilso 06/27/13 06:40 PM
I agree with the previous comment. CJ Spiller is one level above David Wilson and this year he will prove his elite status.
lancem59 06/30/13 04:25 AM
Not sure if you guys are just skimming the article or possibly missing my point about comparing Wilson to Spiller. They have many similarities. Returned kicks in college. Split time until their final year in college. Known for the speed and explosiveness. Underwhelming rookie years. Big upside entering their second seasons. We here at FFToolbox are not recommending you draft Wilson over Spiller. What I am saying is Wilson can be as good or better than Spiller.
Matt De Lima 06/30/13 08:04 AM
Wilson, when chosen in round three as your third RB, gives you a crazy stable that you can ride throughout the season.....
Kuekes 06/30/13 11:31 AM
Id rather run with Andre Brown at a much later pick.
TheBob19 07/18/13 05:52 PM
Honestly, I really don't like many RBs outside the top 50 this year. I play 16-team 1pt PPR with 1pt kr/pr e very 25 yards so I view RBs a bit differenlty than most leagues. I usually like to grab my RB2 outside of the top 50 so if I would have to choose a safe/solid pick it would actually be Ronnie Hillman.
yardpenalty 08/02/13 08:02 PM
@Kuekes How do you draft an RB3 with your 3rd pick? Never would I do this.
yardpenalty 08/02/13 08:03 PM
Wilson is a keeper in my league so I don't have to worry about the gamble.
yardpenalty 08/02/13 08:04 PM
@yardpenalty - Considering Wilson also has the potential to return kicks (he did last year) and play third downs this season (didn't get a chance to show that he has decent hands) his value trumps Ronnie Hillman in your league. Especially when you consider Hillman is basically a placeholder for Montee Ball's job. Ball may be struggling with pass protection in the short term, but he'll figure it out sooner or later. And it isn't as though Hillman has a wealth of experience compared to Ball.
Matt De Lima 08/03/13 08:54 AM
I just feel like id rather go with demarco murray, while he has been banged up a lot in his career, he still has the potential to be top 10, where i dont see that in wilson. Wilson has brown stealing tds, murray... ???? Give me murray.
smoookinjoe 08/03/13 12:52 PM
I like Murray this year too. I know the injury bug flies close to his nest, but he is a PPR machine. I have more confidence in him staying healthy than DMC. II actually was doing some research and I think Hillman is best suited for an RB3 so yes I agree Matt. Wilson has huge upside I will not deny that and since he is a likely keeper in my league I won;t have the chance to draft him. I actually have decided on Woodhead over Hillman as Ryan Mathews is sure to fall apart. David Wilson is like last years Randall Cobb in my opinion, but he has to hold onto the ball. Cobb also had troubles with the ball last year, but it did not stop him from having a huge breakout year. I agree Matt, Wilson is a breakout candidate. In Yahoo! formats he is currently ranked 41 so he is not going under the radar. You always have to take a couple chances when drafting your starters (and injuries are hard to predict unless we are talking DMC and Ryan Mathews) so take the leap!
yardpenalty 08/05/13 01:37 AM
Matt de lima agree that Wilson can be a good back this year but you should do some research before posting an article to make sure you don't sound silly when saying that David Wilson is a better runner than spiller (who averaged over 6 yards per carry last year) because he has the ability to bounce off tackles. This could be a valid statement if cj didn't also have the best yards after contact of any back over 200 carrys last season.
pa8611 08/11/13 03:28 AM
No, Spiller did not have the best yards after contact. Not total yards after contact and not yards after contact per carry. That distinction belongs to Adrian Peterson. Furthermore, Wilson also set many records at VT, one of which being that in one game he broke 16 tackles and had 133 yards after contact. Those are huge numbers, college or NFL. Some guys don't break 16 tackles in a whole season. So again, this is not a diss article on CJ Spiller. It is a hype article for David Wilson.
Matt De Lima 08/11/13 08:14 AM
Yes you are correct and I apologize for coming at you like that I just see a lot of mis information nowadays and it drives me nuts. Peterson had 71 forced missed tackles but spiller came in right behind him with 66 with 138 fewer touches making him the most elusive back in a season per attempt in the past 5 years. If Wilson gets to that level in the nfl he will be a great back and I will be the first to give you props. Love the site. What do you think of Lamar miller? Don't know to much about him but he's getting a lot of hype as well
pa8611 08/11/13 03:17 PM
Miller has big-time speed, I'm just worried about his offensive line. I think he can be a Top 10 back, maybe not this year, but next season. Definitely a RB2 this year, but would prefer him as a flex if possible since his draft position is mostly based on potential and not anything he's done on the field yet.
Matt De Lima 08/11/13 06:04 PM
And no apology necessary. Everybody has strong opinions in sports and fantasy football. It comes with the territory. I appreciate the input, keeps me in line!
Matt De Lima 08/11/13 06:14 PM
Vereen should be considered for the sleeper alert too. He has huge potential in NEs offense. I would even go out on a limb and say he is worthy of starting PPR leagues. Very good RB3
yardpenalty 08/12/13 02:27 PM
Not Sure why everyone turned this into a Spiller vs Wilson argument lol. Spiller is the superior back at this point especially in PPR. However, I think he is a very volatile 1st round pick and could either win you your league or be a bust as he always seems to get hurt and Buffalo has no QB.
Msumc25 08/15/13 09:20 AM
Hi Matt,
Changing the subject...I enjoyed your opinions on Wilson! I need some advice...PLEASE! My draft IS TOMORROW... Yahoo/PPR 14 teams...I drew #2 I do not like snake drafts but OH Well. I never pick an elite QB early but I am thinking about it? 1-14 then back up...I am in trouble ...What are your thoughts and who?? Thank you! texasgal
texasgal 08/18/13 02:34 AM
David Wilson does not have "freak-of-nature speed". His 40 yard dash time was 4.49 seconds. CJ Spiller's time was 4.27 seconds. In fact, Wilson's time was behind Lamar Miller, Ronnie Hillman, and LaMichael James. Maybe this author should do a little research before making dumb comparisons?
lancem59 08/18/13 07:06 PM
@Lancem59 Oh ok, so the only true measurement of speed is a 40 yard dash time. Maybe you should bring it down a notch. Anyone who has seen Wilson run in the open field knows he is very fast. He's also been timed as low as 4.34 and 4.38. Fast enough for you?
@texasgal No. definitely don't take a quarterback at #2. The math doesn't back up that strategy. If you have Twitter, you should follow me there if you have questions. My twitter name is mattkdelima. Just copy and paste my name and you'll find me. FFToolbox also has a page at every social media site, and it's just easier to help everybody when we direct people to one place rather than have questions popping up all over in different comment sections.
@msumc25 Wilson isn't a first round pick. I wouldn't even take him in the second round. I'm all about value and even though I obviously like Wilson, I'm not going to reach for him when there's so much talent in the first three rounds.
Matt De Lima 08/19/13 10:08 AM
Who was your breakout player last year?
artista 08/19/13 02:51 PM
Wilson is not a sleeper nor an elite back, but rather a value back. I was able to draft him in the 7th round of a ppr league as my RB4. This is a potential steal for someone who could easily be a top 15 (RB2) back this year, and excel in a flex spot. Spiller he is not, and I think Wilson's running style should have been compared to a different RB, perhaps Jamaal Charles. But the guy has talent and he is in a place to succeed. Don't worry about Brown.
Tig Biddies 08/26/13 06:01 PM
I liked this article ... until I got to the end. You are going to have to explain the ADP numbers you throw out there (3.08, 3.7, and 2.4). These are not Average Draft Position as used by most sites including FFToolbox. Are you trying to say these are average ROUND positions? If so, that is NOT ADP and is somewhat meaningless without knowing the number of teams in the league.
This is the problem with sites like FFToolbox when compared to the big boys -- you miss a lot of important details and that hurts your credibility.
bowersba 08/26/13 10:28 PM
@artista We, as a staff, did not have a "breakout player" for 2012.
@Tig Biddies If you're playing in a league where Wilson went in the 7th round, your insights have no place except your small circle of friends or fellow participants in your draft. Find me one reputable ADP website that has him going beyond even the 5th round, let alone SEVENTH ROUND.
@bowersba 3.08 is cited in the article as coming from Fantasy Football Calculator. This means Round 3, Pick 8. This is a common shorthand used in multiple places, most specifically on Twitter. "Average round position" isn't a thing. Average draft position, and really, all fantasy football advice is generally geared toward a 12-team standard league. That is the industry standard. The other two numbers (3.7 and 2.4) were added by my editor. I'm going to delete them both because they annoy me for multiple reasons.
And who are these BIG BOYS of the fantasy football world that have got us beat? haha.
Matt De Lima 08/27/13 09:11 AM
@ Matt how many fantasy leagues do you participate in and how often do you win? Just curious.
Tig Biddies 08/27/13 01:28 PM
I got Wilson in the 7th round of a 10-team league btw.
Tig Biddies 08/27/13 01:46 PM
Good info! I like Wilson I think he will be solid, Im looking at him around the 4th round though.
keithjonessr 08/29/13 04:18 PM
Matt, just so you understand. 3.08 as used here is NOT ADP as used by nearly all FFLs. It is not "common shorthand" -- it may be what a very few use but NOT what your own website uses for ADP (look it up if you need to). It's details like these that hurt your credibility.
bowersba 08/30/13 01:21 PM
@bowersba: Yes, it really is. :) There is more than one way to skin a cat. I can't help that you're behind on the times!
Matt De Lima 08/30/13 06:48 PM
Nothing worse than an arrogant D-bag who can't admit he is wrong. Who else uses that as ADP -- and without explaining it first -- when your own site doesn't use that? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE invite me to join a money league you are in so I can clean up.
bowersba 08/30/13 08:36 PM
@bowersba: Here's one of the most popular ADP websites on the web: http://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/adp.php and do you notice what format they use when citing ADP? That's right, the shorthand I've been discussing and the format you're going on and on about. There is more than one way to reference ADP. This will be the last time I acknowledge one of your posts on this subject. Please try to bring it down a notch or two. Have some respect.
Matt De Lima 08/31/13 09:08 AM
Yes, Matt, I understood from the beginning that you are using the format that site uses. But thanks for the lesson in circular logic. That's why I asked you "Who else uses that as ADP?" Try to keep up.
bowersba 08/31/13 12:23 PM
The New York Times! But should I keep going? I think you want more.
Matt De Lima 08/31/13 07:26 PM
why doesn't FFT change his rankings, presently # 8 in top 200 rankings rather than a 3rd or 4th round pick
sanolik 09/02/13 08:57 AM
This article was published on June 27. We can't go back and edit every article that is over two months old to reflect how things are right now.
Matt De Lima 09/02/13 07:02 PM
Looks like he's on pace for a record breaking year... for fumbles!!!!!!!
jjc5059 09/08/13 10:23 PM
What a massive disappointment...Wilson died last night, hopefully he bounces back but i'm sure coughlin will let him back in sooner rather than later, but his value will fall as he will be vultured by the rest of the actually performing team. I drafted him late in all three of my teams, lol.
orbital887 09/09/13 09:28 AM
i think you guys need to issue an apology article on this if you plan to keep readers. Breakout player of the year?!? you killed mine, that's for sure. I have a 3rd round pick dropping negative points on me, with no signs of improvement and no way to drop him. I usually love the site, too, which is why this hurts so much.
sargo1942 09/09/13 12:13 PM
To be fair everyone is just making educated guesses, there is not a site out there, ESPN, CBS, FOX, Yahoo that didn't have David Wilson pegged as a breakout player. They were all wrong. This is where you have to ask yourself if you want to spend a 3rd round pick on someone that may not pan out, and probably could have gotten in the 4th.
jjhill001 09/09/13 12:29 PM
Also if you are trying to drop him after one bad game you are just silly.
jjhill001 09/09/13 12:30 PM
Silly is naming him Breakout Player of the Year then going on the record as saying that FOX, CBS, ESPN etc all named him a breakout candidate. Uh I don't think so. Not like this. This article will make me look closer at your rankings on a weekly basis. Speaking of rankings, which one of you guys list ARZ as #2 DEF when they're playing DET this week????? Someone PLEASE explain to me how ARZ is #2 ranked for the week! holy Toledo!!!
angelo0502 09/11/13 02:06 AM
@angelo0502: Yes, we were the only site on the internet to hype Wilson. It's my fault. Other sites just kinda sorta not really liked him this year. It was me, and only me, to say he would be really really good. Everybody else was just like meeeeh, he's okay, maybe. I take full responsibility for making the worst call in the history of sports. May God have mercy on my soul.
There, do you feel better? I'll ask about our DEF rankings but if you want to start your own fantasy football website in the mean time and show us how it's done, feel free. I'll check it out.
Matt De Lima 09/11/13 06:13 AM
No they didn't have a huge page like this, but I watched a lot of FF Today over at CBS and listen to pod casts on ESPN and they all said he was going to have a big year. They also don't pick a "breakout player of the year." Still not as bad as Mathew Berry's picking Vick to destroy every team a year or two ago.
jjhill001 09/12/13 12:33 PM
I do wonder... how long before people start dropping or trading him - either because they hate him or because he simply is too much of a liability. In my league I've garnered a grand total of -2 points. Two weeks and I'm moving him to the bench for week 3 just to see if he (and the NYG) figure their run out. Who knows, maybe I'll curse myself after week three for sitting him.
One thing is for sure. Projections are just that... projections. They are guesses based on past performances, injury reports, and rumors. I can be mad at FFT for suggesting him... but in the end it was me who drafted him and took a gamble.
peacefulkancer 09/17/13 05:48 AM
I feel better. Thanks for asking. Being a Giants fan myself, I want you to be right on the money with this; however, it's not looking good for the home team. By the way, Cardinals DST were 23rd of 32 teams last week so very far from a #2. Keep up the good work and may God have mercy on your soul.
angelo0502 09/18/13 03:05 AM
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I admit, I'm biased in this case, but not just because I'm married to the librarian. I'm also biased in favor of websites that have simple designs, are easy to navigate, and provide the information I want. Too many websites these days are full of eye candy but not too good at conveying useful information. -- Posted by Eric Crump on Tue, Feb 28, 2012, at 1:50 PM
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At last night's premiere of Kinky Boots on Broadway, fashion meets fetish.
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At last night's premiere of Kinky Boots on Broadway, fashion meets fetish.
America's most controversial photographer releases a book of his iconic celebrity shots.
A new documentary explores the seldom-discussed life and greatness of the late designer, whose label has been in shambles for decades.
She says she tripped over her dog and broke her leg in three places. So let's all nod politely and hope that "everything's okay at home."
Bradley Cooper, Sofia Vergara, Liza Minnelli, and more in this month's slideshow.
Plus, Marike le Roux poses in a creepy-looking spread for '10' magazine.
But she did get an extensive and fabulously weird-sounding spread.
In the meantime, she's heading to Indiana.
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Iraq war (1991)
The latest news on Iraq war (1991)
If Congress votes against a strike on Syria, President Obama has to back down.
Osama bin Laden reaction and the talk of troops staying in Iraq are just a repeat of U.S. foreign policy in the '90s .
The United States has not committed its troops to protect a core security interest since the end of World War II.
Democracy doesn't just spring up in this desert, even if you take it by storm as we did.
Maybe the anti-war left only protests when Republican presidents are in office.
The VA will look at the rejected claims of veterans who say their service caused a mysterious illness.
President Bush and his aides have taken a lighthearted approach to the episode.
The U.S. has surpassed its goal of resettling 12,000 Iraqi refugees.


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Facebook's Zuckerberg makes surprise appearance at NYC developer event
Developers interested in working with Facebook Platform, the new third-party widget initiative from the fast-growing social networking site, gathered in several locations on Wednesday evening to hold inaugural Developer Meetups. The New York get-together, hosted by local entrepreneur Amit Gupta, was attended by somewhere between 80 and 90 people--mostly either developers who wanted to learn how they can use Facebook's offerings, or start-up entrepreneurs who had caught the "every Web 2.0 company needs a Facebook Platform app" bug.
Attendees knew that the event would feature a videoconference with Facebook's director of platform, Dave Morin, who … Read more


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Thedailybeast.com highlights the Best Cities to Find a Date in 2012. Atlanta, GA takes the top spot with notable cities like Washington DC (#10), Boston, MA (#12), and Norfolk, VA (#23) making the list. The list was compiled by combined available singles, dating costs and mental/physical health numbers, using the most recent data available, and then generating z-scores for each datapoint.
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Hovis 'Bike' advert 1973 (Britain's favourite TV ad)
FROM: http://www.quickrelease.tv HI-RES VODCAST: http://tinyurl.com/yrf278 In 1973, Hovis produced what became one of the all-time classic TV adverts, a delivery boy freewheeling down a cobbled northern hill. In fact, the ad was shot on Gold Hill of Shaftesbury, Dorset. The director was (Sir) Ridley Scott. He later went on to direct Bladerunner, Alien, Thelma & Louise, and Gladiator. The original boy on the bike, Carl Barlow, then 13, is now a 48-year-old fireman. He said: "It was pure fate that I got the part as the Hovis boy. I was down to the last three, and it turned out that one of the two boys couldn't ride a bike, and the other wouldn't cut his hair into the pudding bowl style - it was the Seventies after all. As the only boy who could ride a bike and would cut his hair, I got the part." The ad is also famous for its soundtrack. In Britain at least, Dvorak's 'New World' symphony - rearranged for brass - says 'Hovis' and 'good, plain Northern values.' Like many classic adverts of the 1970s, the Hovis 'Bike' advert was produced by iconic advertising agency Collett Dickenson Pearce & Partners.


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First introduced in Gone For a Soldier and The Angel of 1776.
- Served as an officer in the British army in the French and Indian War.
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a Master's Degree Apply online now for graduate school. Don't wait for us to mail you a package. Applications submitted electronically receive the same consideration as applications submitted on paper. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS To be admitted to a master's degree program at SPU, a student must meet the following requirements:
The student must also meet any additional admission requirements of the particular program in which he or she intends to study. If English is not the applicant's first language, he or she must submit a minimum score of 550 on the written version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), regardless of previous coursework (575 for the M.B.A. and ISM programs, 580 for the M.S.N. program, and 600 for the TESOL program). Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States must provide an official confidential statement of financial support covering each year of intended enrollment. PROBATIONAL AND PROVISIONAL ADMISSION TO MASTER'S
DEGREE PROGRAMS Students who meet all of the admission requirements, but need to complete additional coursework before being admitted to a graduate program, may be admitted on a provisional status. Students admitted on probationary or provisional status may enroll for up to 9 credits of graduate-level coursework approved by an advisor in the proposed field of study. If they complete the stipulated 9 credits within a 12-month period with grades of B or better in all courses, they must apply or reapply for full admission. In no case will more than 9 credits taken while on probationary or provisional status count toward a graduate degree program. Students who are fully admitted or placed on probationary status are eligible for up to $18,500 of Stafford loan, provided all other eligibility requirements have been met. Students admitted on provisional status are eligible for only $10,500 of Stafford loan for one consecutive 12-month period. In accordance with U.S. government regulations, international students admitted on probationary or provisional status are not eligible for F-1 (student) visa status. ADMISSION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR
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Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Set in the Warlords universe, Puzzle Quest challenges gamers to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head "match-three" style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the computer AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents via wireless connectivity. Victory will advance the player's hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more - ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayablity.
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Parking Registration
Vehicle registration is free. Each student motor vehicle being a car, truck, motorcycle, etc. must be registered and display a Highland Community College parking permit sticker on the lower passenger side corner of the rear window. Make sure the sticker is visible at all times. A parking permit sticker provides quick identification of a vehicle owner. You could be contacted more quickly by Campus Safety and Security Officers when your vehicle must be moved for snow removal, vehicle vandalism, or in emergency situations.
Below are the HCC Parking Policy Guidelines you must follow to avoid being cited.
Parking Policy:
Students, staff, and faculty are required to register their vehicles and display parking permits when parked on campus, except open parking areas. Staff, faculty, and commuter parking is marked behind Irvin Hall, the Administration building and the library/cafeteria. Although not marked, parking between the CT building and Yost Hall is for staff, faculty, and commuters only. Parking beside all apartments is for student resident's parking only. Students living in student housing may only park in the student housing parking lots and may not drive to class. With certain exceptions, the parking areas are active 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, except special events as designated by Highland Community College. Parking areas are active in all weather conditions. The parking areas are depicted on parking maps distributed at the time permits are received. Multiple parking permits are available for HCC employees. Failure to display a parking permit will result in a parking violation.
Parking Exceptions:
After 5:00 PM, parking is open to everyone in the following parking areas:
- Behind the library (north side), normally Staff and Commuter parking
- Between the CT building and Yost Hall, normally Staff and Commuter parking.
- The north side of the lot between Irvin Hall and the Stadium Center. (South side reserved for College-owned vehicles.)
Handicap Parking:
Designated handicapped spaces are appropriately marked in accordance with state regulations. Only students, staff, and visitors with valid handicap parking permits are allowed to park in handicap spaces, at all times.
Injured Parking:
Any individual who is injured and requires crutches may get permission from the Vice President for Student Services to park close to the cafeteria or classrooms. A special permit is issued to that individual and must be displayed in the front window when parked on campus.
Vehicle Fines:
Responsibility for locating a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator. Individuals who do not comply with campus parking rules and regulations will be issued a parking violation and charged a fine in accordance with the fee structure listed below. All fines levied against violators have been approved by the Highland Community College Board of Trustees. All fines must be paid in the Business Office, Administration Building, during normal work hours, or by mail.
Payment of Fines
All violation fees doubles if not paid in five working days. Fines are cumulative for the academic year, fall through summer.
First Violation | $10 |
Second Violation | $10 |
Third Violation | $10 |
Fourth Violation | An auto boot will be applied and notification sticker applied to driver's window. |
To have boot removed | $75 and payment of all unpaid tickets |
Vehicle towed if boot not removed in 30 days | $300 |
Failure to Pay Fine | After 5 working days from the date the ticket was issued, the Administration office is notified and a hold is put on the vehicle owner's grades and registration process. |
The registration of a vehicle authorizes parking on the Highland Community College campus for that individual vehicle. It DOES NOT guarantee a parking space. The lack of a space is not considered a valid excuse for violating regulations. Highland Community College or its employees will not assume any responsibility for the care and protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time it is operated or parked on the campus. Any person who willfully or through negligence causes damage to Highland Community College property shall be liable for any damage done to said property.
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After years of struggle and setbacks, advocates for equality celebrate the passage of sweeping legislation that prohibits racial discrimination.
Separate But Not Equal
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In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.
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On August 28, 1963, a quarter million people gather to support civil rights, and share Dr. King's "dream" of equality.
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Learn how blacks serving in WWII helped forward the Civil Rights Movement.
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Led by civil rights pioneer Daisy Bates, these nine brave Arkansas teenagers broke through racial barriers to become the first black students to attend Little Rock High School.
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On Ask Steve, the efforts of Martin Luther King Jr. and his assassination was discussed. His connection with the White House was cut off my President Lyndon Johnson because of his lack of support for the Vietnam War. He then went to Memphis.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction, prohibited racial discrimination in employment and education, and outlawed segregation in public facilities.
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Vivid Racing Stage 3 Porsche 996 C2/C4 99-04 50HP Gain
Vivid Racing, the new age innovator in Porsche performance has this Stage 3 kit for your Porsche 996 C2/C4 from 99-04. The Stage 3 kit is designed to increase bottom end torque, mid to high RPMs gain in horsepower, and improve throttle response. Having tested this kit on several Porsche 996 cars at our Arizona facility, we know you will be surprised by the results. Vivid Racing use the Softronic ECU Upgrade to alter your cars fuel and timing to gain increased performance. In addition to the Softronic ECU upgrade, we include the K&N cold air intake that is dyno proven to add 14-18 horsepower. The K&N intake will also increase throttle response, give your engine a louder race sound, and help with gas mileage on cruising speeds. Finally, like any car we add an exhaust system to improve exhaust flow and gain some ponies and torque throughout the RPM range. The Agency Power Exhaust System for the 996 is all 321 polished stainless steel. An incredible racey sound offers no droning while keeping the excitement of driving a Porsche car. Each Stage 3 kit also includes the Agency Power high flow exhaust headers. To further the efficiency of air flow and improve throttle response and horsepower, we add the IPD intake plenum to the kit. The IPD unit replaces the stock T plastic design with a better flowing unit. We have the stage 3 upgrade available for the 3.4L or the 3.6L cars. All products are backed extensively by Vivid Racing and come with a full warranty.
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Top Teachers: Blair Flynn
Nuckols Farm E.S., second grade
Parents of students in Blair Flynn's second-grade class at Nuckols Farm Elementary don't have to wonder what their children are doing during class – they just need to check their e-mail inbox. There, they'll often find updates and photos of their kids that Flynn has snapped through the Photo Booth program on her laptop and e-mailed to their parents. "It's one of my favorite things that I do," Flynn said. "Parents will call me and say 'That just makes my day. I might be at work, having a bad day, and then I see my child smiling and having fun.'" Flynn prides herself on teaching in a way that produces results for each child, regardless of his or her learning style. During a recent lesson about magnets, she gave each of her 26 students two pipe cleaners, a piece of string, a piece of paper and other items and told them to produce something to reflect the lesson. "Everyone came up with something different," Flynn said. One of her nominators cited Flynn's ability to make the most of challenging situations. "She had a boy who loved math but resisted practicing reading (a weaker skill for him)," the woman wrote. "She motivated him by giving him a stopwatch and graph paper so he could measure his time reading and graph his progress. "She used his strength to address a weakness." Teaching was in the cards for Flynn from an early age. Her mother and stepmother were teachers, and she recalled playing "school" regularly as a child. When she moved to Virginia after three years as a teacher in South Carolina, she encouraged her second-grade students there to write her to stay in touch. One girl did so all the way through middle school. Recently, Flynn received a Facebook friend request from the girl – now in graduate school, studying to be a teacher. Her motivation was Flynn – now a 17-year teaching veteran – who said learning of her own impact was a powerful and humbling realization. Teaching second-graders gives Flynn many reasons to look forward to arriving at school each day. "It's a great age," she said. "It's just fun. There are a lot of hands-on things you can do. They're so enthusiastic, and you see a lot of growth in them during the year." Now in her seventh year at Nuckols Farm, Flynn can't see herself anywhere else. "I call it my happy place. This school – I'll be here until they're ready to send me to teacher heaven." |
VBS seeks blood donations
Citizen Staff Reports 12/16/2013
Virginia Blood Services (VBS), the sole supplier of blood for more than 20 hospitals throughout the state of Virginia, is in need of blood donors to help replenish the local blood supply over the holidays.
A decline in blood donations is typical during the winter months as people become busy with holiday activities and travel. Patient needs remain steady, however, making it important for people to visit a VBS donor site or mobile drive to give blood. > Read more.
Varina's Big Toy parade to help usher in holiday season
In Varina, one of the most anticipated events of the season is approaching. The 19th Annual Big Toy Parade will return on Dec 14, offering a "homey," small-town feel that helps elicit holiday spirit among participants and spectators alike.
The parade, which begins at 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Battlefield Ruritans and Henrico County Parks and Recreation and is held in conjunction with the James River Boat Parade. It is led by a grand marshal along Old Osborne Turnpike and ends at the Osborne Boat Landing, where hundreds of community members gather to await nightfall and the arrival of lighted boats, concluding a festive holiday celebration. > Read more.
Strikers, Kickers form partnership
Citizen Staff Reports 12/03/2013
The region's two premier youth soccer organizations – the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers – have partnered to create Richmond United, a cost-free U.S. Soccer Development Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the region. The arrangement marks the first time in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history that two member clubs have united their respective Academy programs.
Slated to begin play in the fall of 2014, Richmond United will field U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18 U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams. The teams will train and play home games at two of the top soccer specific complexes in the nation, Ukrop Park and Striker Park. > Read more.
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Weekend Top 10
Eastern Henrico's annual "Holiday on Parade" event is back tomorrow. Family-friendly activities will take place at various locations in the east end. The festivities will culminate with the 21st annual James River Parade of Lights. Also, several churches throughout the county are hosting holiday celebrations including West End Assembly of God, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
A taste trip through Latin America
Estilo charms, with a stylish twist, in Henrico's Near West End
If you're looking for something a little different from the standard, ho-hum restaurant experience, look no further than The Village shopping center. Among the recent success stories to put down roots in The Village is Estilo, created by the owners of the gastropub Toast (featured in a Feb. 21 review in the Citizen), only a few steps away.
Estilo – which translates to style – offers a taste of Peru, Chile and Bolivia, among other countries, and a menu that rotates regularly through the rest of Central and South America. > Read more.
Magic, on ice
Disney's Frozen shines as an instant classic
Disney has spent the past few years in search of that certain something; that 'Disney Magic.' It's been a slow process. From The Princess and the Frog to Tangled to Wreck-it Ralph, the studio took slow steps, welcoming its princesses and fairy tales and musical numbers back into the fold. Every film was an improvement on the last, but none of them had anywhere near the charm or lasting appeal of the early '90s highs of the "Disney Renaissance."
Frozen, by far, is the House of Mouse's best attempt at a new Little Mermaid. > Read more.
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