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USF's specialty care center to open in the Villages
The University of South Florida's medical presence in The Villages is about to expand again.
USF Health's Specialty Care Center will open in the sprawling retirement community outside of Ocala Friday. The 25,000-square-foot center will have 32 exam rooms, four procedure rooms and capabilities to provide lab work, ultrasounds and stress tests, among other procedures, on site. USF Health doctors will offer specialties including obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology and cardiothoracic, plastic, orthopedic and general surgeries. It's designed to be a complement to the Villages Health's primary care centers throughout the community.
USF Health partnered with The Villages to create an updated yet, in some ways, old-fashioned system of medical care. Read the Times story from August about the project.
The ribbon cutting Friday starts at 9:30 a.m. at the specialty care center, 1400 U.S. Hwy. 441 North, Suite 810, in the Villages, with tours to follow.

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Redskins Found A Formula For SuccessPosted by on January 18, 2013 – 12:42 pm
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Last weekend during the NFC Divisional Playoff Round, football fans across the nation witnessed the San Francisco 49ers and second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick run all over the Green Bay Packers. In the process, Kaepernick set the single-game record for rushing yards by a QB (181 yards).
That, you know.
Now here's the twist. A lot of those yards came out of the reviled/revered Pistol formation. Couple that with an opportunistic defense and a plus-1 turnover margin and the Packers became a stepping stone on the 49ers' route to the NFC Championship Game in Atlanta.
You may ask, 'Who cares? It's not the Redskins,' and you're right. But the Redskins' may have the same formula for success that the 49ers have used to get to two consecutive NFC Championships.
Tags: defense, NFL, offense, Pistol Formation, Playoffs, Redskins Football, washington redskins
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Team + Torain Taking It To The HousePosted by on October 4, 2011 – 3:12 pm
Any time an offense successfully executes a big gain on the ground, it's the product of any combination of three things:
1. Great blocking by the offense
2. The defense out of position
3. Great individual effort.
Midway through the second quarter of Sunday's game, Ryan Torain was brought in the game as the Redskins third option at running back. His first play of the season was a rush through the line for seven yards. His second run was a 20 yard scamper to paydirt (pictured above). Let's break down what happened on the play.
The play kicks off with great blocking at the line of scrimmage. The line shifts to the left on the handoff, while quarterback Rex Grossman rolls back to the right. Running back Ryan Torain runs to the numbers and looks for his cutback lane.
He finds a huge hole between left guard Kory Lichtensteiger and Trent Williams/Chris Cooley, who have sealed off the edge. To be fair, Lichtensteiger vs. Ben Leber (LB) and Williams vs. Quintin Mikell (S) is no one's idea of a fair fight, but these are the opportunities to take advantage of on offense.
Torain is able to cut into the open field, which is when he becomes most dangerous. Kudos to the blocking scheme and execution on the line for clearing the way to the next level. Read more »
Tags: blocking, offense, rex grossman, running game, ryan torain, Santana Moss, st. louis rams, washington redskins
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Chris Cooley, Offense's Renaissance ManPosted by on September 29, 2011 – 5:01 pm
What do you do with two talented fullbacks out of training camp? Find a way to keep them both, just in case.
What do you do when both get felled by injuries within 10 minutes of each other in practice? Plug in your All-Pro tight end, Chris Cooley.
"I like playing fullback," he said in the locker room this morning. "Pretty much just about every part, except for lining up about 10 yards away from somebody, and both of us running straight at each other and smashing heads."
Oh, is that not fun?
"But, that's part of the game, and I'll definitely do it," he added with a smile, "but I'm not gonna say that I love it."
When Cooley took a Grossman hand off up the middle for three yards in the first quarter, it was the first carry of his pro career. Prior to that, his last rush came on Sept. 13, 2003, against Nebraska, as a member of the Utah State Aggies.
"It was pretty strange running the ball," he said. "It's been a long time. I mean, I ran the ball like twice in college."
[Editor's note: College stats: 4 rushes, 21 yards, TD]
"To be honest, my biggest concern was whether I was going to fumble the handoff or not," he admitted. "So after I got past that, I felt pretty good."
One way for coaches to get the most out of their 53-man roster (and 46 gameday actives), is to find players willing and able to do multiple things. Read more »
Tags: Chris Cooley, mike shanahan, offense, rex grossman, washington redskins
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Offense Is Becoming Much More "Wrinkly"Posted by on August 8, 2011 – 1:00 pm
A common phrase in football circles is to say that offenses are "adding a wrinkle to their gameplan." What that actually means, is that it's getting more specific, more innovative, and more creative. The offense is certainly not up-to-speed yet, but everyday I see new routes and new patterns introduced out on the field.
Today, the receivers and quarterbacks were working on routes that put them in the back corner of the endzone. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan worked specifically with the receivers to improve the crispness of their routes. Check out some of the video below: Read more »
Tags: aldrick robinson, brandon banks, Jabar Gaffney, john beck, kyle shanahan, leonard hankerson, Niles Paul, offense, rex grossman, washington redskins
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Redskins Defense Closes Out Practice StrongPosted by on August 4, 2011 – 8:14 pm
It's a terrible time to judge the efforts of an entire unit, given that players are rotated through on virtually every play. But because the Redskins have taken to closing out practices with simulated drives, offense vs. defense, it's a worthy comparison.
This afternoon, the defense looked pretty average during 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 scenarios. Here are some highlights (and lowlights): Read more »
Tags: defense, offense, Training Camp, washington redskins
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Beck's Offense Taking FlightPosted by on August 3, 2011 – 1:03 pm
Over the course of camp, I've written mostly positive reviews of John Beck, which has drawn the excitement of some, and the skepticism of others. I'm here to clear the air, lest I be accused of "fluffery" again.
Beck was brought in on a minor deal last year to be a third-string quarterback. The man has not thrown a pass in a regulation NFL game since 2007. I get all that, but he has some qualities that could make him successful for this team.
First, he's a mobile quarterback, and is very accurate on the move. He's not Michael Vick, and I don't know that you would call him a dual threat. But going up against some of the blitzes he will face this year, he better be able to move. So far he's been able to keep his eyes downfield, find that open man, and put the ball in his hands.
Second of all, he takes care of the football. I haven't seen a fumble on the quarterback exchange since the first day of practice, and his comfort with center Will Montgomery should only improve. He also needs to learn the tendencies of his receivers, which will take time.
I find it hard just to remember all 11 names.
Like I said yesterday, when he's throwing short and misses, he puts the ball into the ground. When he's throwing long, he misses long. These are the safest places to miss, because they're the places least likely to be picked off.
His receivers are still learning the routes and they're still learning him. But he's gaining the trust of his teammates (which won't really be tested until games begin), and the coaching staff has put him out there as the man to beat.
To put it simply, he does a lot of things well, and doesn't try to do too much. Does that mean he's the answer at quarterback? Not necessarily, but it's the fifth day of practice and he looks alright out there.
With that being said, here are today's…
Notes on offense: Read more »
Tags: john beck, offense, washington redskins
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Practices Building Speed: Offensive NotesPosted by on August 2, 2011 – 10:37 am
Some Redskins were still shaking off some soreness this morning as the team continues to build up the tempo.
While the team was still doing unit drills, Brian Orakpo was seen on the sidelines getting some extra stretching for his hamstrings. He looked just fine once 11-on-11 started, so no need to worry.
Here's some morning notes…
On offense:
The offense didn't match up yesterday after the increase in tempo, but looked a little better today. There are so many running backs and receivers in camp, it has to be hard to sync up with anyone right now. Beck looked better. Rookie free agent quarterback Marc Verica (UVA) looked to have pretty good touch on his short passes.
There were finally a couple big plays worth mentioning. Running back Evan Royster looks really good and ripped off a couple big runs. Head coach Mike Shanahan has said that this guy doesn't jump off the paper at you, but he runs hard and he follows his blocks. Not much more that you can ask.
Anthony Armstrong had his drops earlier during drills, but looked good in the 11-on-11 session. At one point, defended by cornerback Kevin Barnes and safety Oshiomogho Atogwe, Armstrong came down with a Beck bomb for about 45 yards.
Fred Davis had the first drop that I've seen out of him all camp. It was thrown way over his head, but he put both hands on it and probably could have come down with it. Really good efforts on some other poorly thrown balls, so a good day for him.
Mike Sellers is trying to adjust to the tight end/H-Back position, but it's not the smoothest of transitions. His speed doesn't seem to match up with the rest of the quickness on the the offense, and his hands aren't his biggest strength. Hopefully he'll develop or they move him back to fullback.
Because you asked:
Malcolm Kelly looked better today. He had one particularly nice catch from Verica on a 15 yard crossing route during 11-on-11. He didn't stand out as great today, but he didn't stand out for the opposite reason either. Probably his best day so far.
More to come on defense and special teams…
Tags: offense, Training Camp, washington redskins
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Pass Defense Looks Sharp In Match-upsPosted by on July 30, 2011 – 12:25 pm
The highlight of any practice is when the offense lines up against defense for 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills. The fans become really engaged and yelled out their encouragement (or frustration) to the players. I found myself muffling my own outburst a few times, almost forgetting where I was. And I may have pretended it was the guy next to me.
As they will throughout camp, the players circulated through different combinations on both sides of the ball.
Recap on offense: Read more »
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Actually, the game did start on time — 10:37 was the scheduled TV kickoff on FSN.
Clairton has seven shutouts this season, and linebacker Eddie Ball has been a big part of that. His blitz up the middle and sack of Rochester quarterback Jasson Adamson on one of the first snaps of the game set up second-and-long at the 36, an incomplete pass on third down and a punt.
Rochester did get one first down on its initial possession, but Pitt recruit Kevin Weatherspoon's punt return to his 42 set up Clairton in good field position.
Quick observation: There is just as much speed on defense for both teams as there is on the other side of the ball.
I don't expect much scoring. And here comes the Clairton punting unit after a long incompletion on third-and-13.
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Mikel ready to be Chelsea's jack of all trades
Chelsea's Mikel Jon Obi is ready to play anywhere against Wycombe tonight in a bid to help Jose Mourinho's injury-ravaged Blues reach the Carling Cup final.
Chelsea take on the Coca-Cola League Two minnows at Stamford Bridge with the tie all square at 1-1 from the first leg.
Mikel is hoping to keep his place after a fine individual performance in Chelsea's 2-0 Barclays Premiership defeat by Liverpool on Saturday.
But the return of France veteran Claude Makelele after suspension may force him back on to the substitute's bench against Wanderers.
Mikel (19), is one of the few players in the current Chelsea squad yet to appear in a domestic cup final and he is prepared to play anywhere in midfield to get the chance to feature in the Carling Cup showpiece.
Mikel said: 'We had a disappointment last game but we want make up for it by going out there and making sure we win this game.
'The spirit is still good, the lads still have confidence in everything we are doing. I am really, really exited about the possibility of playing in this cup final.
'I can't wait for the Wycombe game to get started. I just want to get in there and make sure we win.
'Wycombe were aggressive (in the first leg). They were out there to play and they showed they wanted to win. But we want it as well.
'As everyone knows, we have been having defensive problems. It is one of those things where we try to make corrections and we try see if we can adjust and make sure everything starts going well.
'I love to be in the team and anywhere he (Mourinho) wants me to play, I can go and give my best and try to make sure everything goes well. Anywhere in the midfield is okay for me.'
Meanwhile, Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has set his sights on a return to the international arena after his successful comeback from a fractured skull against Liverpool on Saturday.
Cech, playing with a protective headguard, was delighted with to get back in action for the first time since sustaining his serious head injury against Reading last October.
The Chelsea goalkeeper is now hoping to get selected for the Czech Republic's forthcoming friendly against Belgium.
Cech said: 'I have already spoken to coach Karel Bruckner. After the pause, every match is good for me. I would like to be in the team.'
He is determined to play as many games as possible following his lengthy lay-off and hopes to be named on the teamsheet against Wycombe.
Cech added: 'It is difficult to predict it, but I think I will play. I need the match load after the long break. But the last word is of course on the coach.
'Of course I was extremely happy to be back. I myself never thought, that I may return so quickly. Although I am disappointed we lost against Liverpool, I am satisfied with myself.'
Mourinho hopes to have centre-half Ricardo Carvalho back to bolster his defence after he missed the defeat at Liverpool with a fever.
But the loss of Dutch winger Arjen Robben with ankle ligament damage against Liverpool has only served to underline the fragility of the squad at present.
Robben is likely to be out for several weeks if the damage is confirmed and boss Mourinho is already fearing the worst.
Mourinho said: 'With Robben, normally it is for a long time every time he is injured.'


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England batsman Joe Root has extended his stay with Yorkshire after signing a new contract keeping him at Headingley until 2016.
Sheffield-born Root made his county debut four years ago and has since played 34 First Class matches where he averages over 43.
Lee Westwood believes he is close to a return to his best form as he prepares for this week's Masters at Augusta National.
The 40-year-old Englishman has dropped to 37th in the world rankings, but is looking forward to the first major of the year with new coach Mike Walker and old caddie Billy Foster.
Andy Murray admits he was outplayed by Fabio Fognini as the Italian ended his run of 19 straight victories in Davis Cup singles on Sunday.
Great Britain led 2-1 going into the final day, but Murray went down in straight sets and James Ward was unable to beat Andrea Seppi, meaning they missed the opportunity to reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time since 1981.
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Skramstad named newest school board member
The West Fargo School Board has a new voice at the table.
"This is something I have thought about for a while," Skramstad said. "The underlying reason is that I went through the public school system myself. Even though that was a couple of years ago, someone else paid for my education. Right now, with the growth of West Fargo and the school system, I think it is time for me to give back to the community."
Skramstad has lived in West Fargo for 17 years, and has been in the Red River Valley for "the better part" of 40 years.
He enters with knowledge of the goings-on within the district, having been involved in the district's $82 million bond referendum of 2011, as well as having served on the district's Long Range Facility Planning Committee.
"Allan is very invested in education and interested in seeing kids receive a good education," board president Kay Kiefer said. "He has a great understanding of what the district is facing and is aware of the district's strategic plan. All of those things come together to make a person that will hit the ground running."
Skramstad is semi-retired, having spent most of his adult life working in aviation, including 17 years as an associate professor of aviation at the University of North Dakota. Following his retirement from teaching, he opened Aviation Instructor and Management Seminars (AIMS), which provides classes for aspiring pilots and refresher courses for flight instructors.
He went into his interview with the board with roughly five pages of notes on things he wanted to discuss about the district.
"I think part of the reason I was selected was the preparation I did, showing my desire to be a board member," Skramstad said. "I took the time to become aware of the facts, particularly the development of housing on the south side."
Skramstad will join the district's Community Relations and Advocacy Committee, and hopes to have regular town hall-style meetings with students, parents and community members.
"You develop more relationships with honey than you do with vinegar," Skramstad said. "If community relationships can be one of those points that will help the school system achieve some of their goals, then I want to be a part of that."
He also hopes to have his input heard on upcoming facility needs for the district, including a new pool and additional ice rinks.
"I want to be remembered as someone who looked at the big picture," Skramstad said. "I have had kids go through the school system, so I know some of the trials and tribulations (the district) is going through."
What excites him the most, however, is the chance to formally work with members of the board.
"It is an exciting and dynamic group that is leading the West Fargo Public Schools," Skramstad said. "They are fantastic people with the same common interest: what is best for the children of our community?"


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Guidelines for Great Networking
Nowadays, everyone is familiar with the phrase "It's not what you know, but who you know". In today's business world, networking has become the key to success whether your goal is finding a new job or obtaining new business prospects. But networking isn't just about knowing someone. To truly be able to utilize a contact you must learn to build a relationship with that person. Here are some networking-building guidelines to keep in mind:
•Start thinking about networking long before you begin your job search. When you meet someone new, try to find out where they work, how they got their job and where possible opportunities might be within the company.
•Networking is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Develop a strategy and set goals for yourself. Decide how many contacts you want to make and target people in fields that interest you. A great way to meet potential employers is through after-work events such as chamber of commerce programs, local business functions, fundraisers, volunteer events, conferences and trade shows. Try to research as much information as possible on the event attendees and bring business cards.
•Once you make a connection, plan out when you'll contact the person and what the method of contact will be (a telephone conversation, e-mail, lunch, etc.). Follow-up and be consistent. If you have lunch with someone, shoot them a quick e-mail afterward thanking them.
•Don't underestimate the power of online networking. Meeting contacts online can be very beneficial if you make sure to keep in touch with them. Posting pertinent information or suggesting content and ideas can help get you noticed.
•There's no telling where a new connection could lead. Networking provides you with the benefit of building a contact base with a variety of perspectives, ideas and advice. Even if your new contact doesn't lead you to a job opportunity, you may be able to use your connection to gather more insight or information for a project or gain access to useful resources. From a business standpoint, networking can provide you with new sales leads, potential partnerships, opportunities for market expansion and a direct connection with your consumers.
Networking is a skill that takes time and commitment. It's a way to develop and market your very own personal brand. Remember, as you are building your own network, other people are forming their own connections. By simply adding one person to your network you can become connected hundreds of others. Once you begin networking and building your reputation, you may find that you have become the person that people want to connect with.
Ashley Smith
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Surprising New Uses of Social Media Found in Survey
The use of social media has revolutionized the public relations and marketing world. According to Facebook, its users spend 500 billion minutes per month on the site sharing more than 25 billion pieces of content. Other social media sites, such as Twitter and LinkedIn, have reported similar results. Re:NEW Michigan, a trademark of Eiler Communications, conducted a survey in April to further investigate the growing prevalence of social media sites among Michigan businesses.
The survey compared to a similar survey from December 2008. Not surprisingly, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn all saw dramatic increases in usage in the time period between surveys. The biggest leaps came from Facebook and Twitter. Facebook saw a 28.5% increase in usage, and Twitter saw a 30.3% jump.
A more unexpected and enlightening trend was revealed by the results. Michigan businesses reported heavily using social media websites in seeking news and information.
This is most likely due to news sites directly posting on social media sites or links exist between these social sites and news sites.
Whatever the reason, survey respondents admitted to using Facebook, Twitter and blogs just as often as they use more traditional news sites such as CNN, MSNBC and The New York Times when they seek news and information. Many even reported using social media websites as their primary source of information.
This information poses the question of what the future holds for this evolving issue, both social media and news information websites. No answers yet, but here are some observations.
The benefits of using social media websites for seeking news and information are obvious. They provide the instantaneous results demanded by people's quest for instant gratification of information. The large amount of time spent on these sites and the great amount of traffic to these sites is favorable for spreading a story.
But are social media websites sufficient in providing a business with all the information it needs, or are they simply being used to find leads that require further investigation? Do social media websites have the potential to make news information sites obsolete? Re:NEW Michigan plans to address these questions and others involving social media websites in our next survey in October.
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Tweet Responsibly
I've been trying to explain Twitter and Facebook to my parents for some time now, and despite my best efforts, they still find the lack of privacy a little unsettling. "You mean everyone will know when you go to the bathroom?"
Not exactly Mom, you don't tell people everything you're doing. But her point is a good one. Social Media (SM) allows individuals to effortlessly communicate and share ideas across broad networks, but some recent news has shown what happens when social media goes wrong.
Twitter's rapidly growing population consists of celebrities, presidents, companies, neighbors and even pets. Charlie Villanueva, Forward for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA, has become an infamous Tweeter after two incidents last month. First, Villanueva or CV31 as he's known on Twitter, posted a Tweet at halftime of a game against the Boston Celtics. Bucks' head coach Scott Skiles quickly reprimanded these actions. (The Tweet can be read here.) For an encore, CV31 cited an inside source when he announced that Jim Calhoun, the coach of his Alma mater would coach in the next game of the NCAA Tournament for the University of Connecticut after health complications kept him out of the previous game.
"Juror Jonathon" ran into trouble in March for Tweeting details of a $12.6 million case from his cell phone. These Twitter updates, while not explicitly forbidden by courts, are believed to be grounds for a mistrial.
These two incidents are yet another example of technology moving faster than regulatory rules (or just a lack of common sense). Social media is a great public relations tool, providing ways for businesses and individuals to control their messages. But as more companies and businesses enter the social media circus, they must be wary of information leaking to the public through blogs, podcasts, Facebook pages, MySpace, Twitter, etc. The traditional walls of privacy my parents are familiar with are being torn down in favor of faster communication. Until rules are in place to control the expansive social media capabilities, remember to balance networking with personal responsibility and common sense.
Case Ernsting
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Twitter vs. Facebook Heating Up
"What's on your mind"? With this simple query that appears on the front page of Facebook profiles, Facebook has thrown down the gauntlet. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has had Twitter on his mind for a while now, and struck back at the up-and-coming social networking site two weeks ago. The much anticipated and incredibly hyped Facebook profile changes appeared on browsers everywhere on March 13. How BIG were these changes? As you can see here, the evolution of Facebook's façade earned Zuckerberg an invite to appear on Oprah. Clearly, dorm room tech geeks aren't the only ones noticing the social media frenzy.
Where's all this buzz coming from? Well, Zuckerberg's changes mark the latest chapter in the clash between Facebook and Twitter. Twitter has built its reputation on simplicity since CEO Evan Williams launched the site in 2006. Zuckerberg threw subtleties aside when he joined the 6 million on Twitter with a username of his own (thezuckerberg), apparently researching the micro-blog from the inside. (For those scoring at home, add "Espionage" to the list of professions social media has transformed.) The most obvious examples of Facebook's robbery: When users sign on to Twitter they are greeted with the eerily coincidental question, "What are you doing?". Facebook's revamped look helps companies develop a presence on the site beyond the traditional "Fan Pages". With Facebook's improved business-oriented functionality, look for Facebook's membership to spike in the upcoming months.
In the past six months, Twitter has really found its stride attracting celebrities, musicians, politicians, professional athletes, news agencies, businesses, and even President Barack Obama (username: BarackObama). This diverse, informational, and entertaining Twitter population was growing so much (752% In the last year!!) that Facebook looked to purchase the site last year to the tune of $500million in stock. Twitter and Williams rebuffed the offer, proclaiming that "Twitter is just getting started". Facebook's offer and subsequent rejection is even more astounding when you discover that Twitter is not a revenue-generating machine. Perhaps these are the changes Williams' and his team foresee.
What's the next step in this titanic clash of social media giants? It's hard to speculate, but definitely fun to watch. Stay tuned.
Case Ernsting
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Thought Leadership
Are you a thought leader? Thought leaders are credible, insightful industry professionals (often heads of companies) with the expertise to comment on industry trends and issues…basically, the leaders of thoughts. This is highly desirable brand position requiring a focused public relations (PR) effort and a commitment to hard work.
Thought leaders provide insight and vision and therefore, are "go to" sources for members of the media often providing quotes and commentary for news coverage. Highly visible examples include Steve Jobs of Apple, Bill Gates of Microsoft, Larry Page of Google, Richard Branson of Virgin Megastores, or Mark Zuckerburg of Facebook. These leaders provide insight of global scale due to their product's popularity around the world. It is also possible to carve out a niche for your company's product or service locally or wherever you define your target market.
A few thought-leadership tips from www.skmarketing.com, a Minneapolis based business-to-business marketing agency:
1. Availability: Respect the hectic schedule of the journalists and other members of the press and return all calls ASAP.
2. Preparedness: As a thought leader, you are expected to possess wisdom and a familiarity with a wide variety of topics in your field. It is advised that you prepare talking points prior to any media engagement/interview.
3. Be Opinionated: Donald Trump might be the best example of this type of thought leadership. Thought leaders are expected to bring something new to the conversation without sitting on the fence. Be bold, compelling and dramatic.
4. Persistence: Create your own fortune through thought leadership tools. Examples include determined press releases, knowledgeable speaking engagements, effective social media, white papers, by-lined articles, and/or case studies.
Eiler Communications has practiced these skills for over twenty years, establishing brand messages and thought leadership strategies for local and national businesses. David Mielke, Dean of Eastern Michigan University's College of Business, is an example of a local thought leader Eiler Communications works with consistently. Mielke has established a voice in the business community writing articles in the Ann Arbor Business Review and on www.MLive.com, often times commenting on the current state of business ethics. Mielke also serves on a number of economic and business boards.
So, are you ready to be a thought leader?
Case Ernsting
Blogging &Business of PR &Electronic PR &market positioning &Marketing &Marketing Communications &Media &Public Relations Tools &Social Media 18 Feb 2009 04:38 pm
What Does Twitter Do For My Business?
What Does Twitter Do For My Business?
According to the IDC (Premier Global Marketing Survey Company)Internet users spend an average of 32.7 hours online each week. That's close to half the time they spend on any media (70.6 hours), twice the time they spend watching TV (16.4 hours) and close to eight times as much time as they spend reading magazines and newspapers (3.9 hours). The two fastest growing categories are video and social media (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Wikipedia, Blogs, YouTube, etc).
Clearly, attention is shifting on-line for all of our social and business needs.
Abrams Research recently asked over 200 social media leaders at the Social Media Week 2009 conference, what social media site would you recommend your business to pay for
(if they had to)? Twitter beat Facebook by more than two to one. Why? One of the most typical responses was, " It is the quickest way I've seen to spread information virally to a wide scope of people attached in a lot of random ways."
So, what is Twitter?
Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time and is one of the fastest growing communities online. It allows people to send public or private messages in 140 characters or less via the web or mobile phone. Think of it as a Facebook status update on steroids. The idea is to sign up and find people that you want to follow. Once you follow them, you receive updates minute by minute on whatever they "tweet". A "tweet" is a 140 character or less statement or link to information.
For instance, I follow people that are relevant to my business. By sharing quick bits of information, I can stay connected to them, know their interests and appeal to them for my professional or personal needs. The key is to "tweet" about relevant topics. No one cares if you are having coffee (unless of course you own a coffee business and are sharing your favorite brew). As a Twitter courtesy, if you follow someone they usually follow you back so, get out there and start following and watch your site grow! Think about this. If you send out one "tweet" that directs your followers to relevant news about your business, which directs them to you or your website- you can reach thousands of Twitter followers by the minute.
The key: No one likes a constant sales pitch. Twitter about relevant issues that pertain to your business or your interests. This will position you as an expert and drive traffic to your site.
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Sports Page PR
It's hard to turn on ESPN these days without a report on Michael Phelps or Alex Rodriguez. Both superstar athletes have suffered massive blows to their public image in the past few weeks, but each has taken a different approach to managing their respective crisis.
Various media personalities heralded Phelps as the greatest athlete in Olympics history (a modern history dating back to 1896) after he swam to eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. Equally captivating was the recently released picture of Michael holding a bong at a college party in November. The Phelps camp has been frantically trying to save the swimmer's reputation ever since the picture hit the internet. Strategically, Phelps management agency, International Management Group (IMG) is playing the "youthful spirit" PR card, asking for understanding and forgiveness…a very sound strategy. But the drawn out saga that has unfolded probably wasn't in their plans. Every additional apology Phelps' issues goes straight to the front page; every informal poolside press conference has Phelps out of breath and un-groomed. Phelps needs his character and integrity reaffirmed, but neither his coaches nor friends have displayed support to the media. More proactive PR tactics are needed in times of crisis management.
Alex Rodriguez and his PR staff were far more aggressive in handling his recent admission to steroid use in Major League Baseball (MLB). Sports Illustrated broke the story on Sunday and Rodriguez disclosed all in an interview with ESPN's Peter Gammons on Tuesday. He attacked the allegations and tried to minimize the damage by giving answers to questions sports fans were asking. Pulling a page from Phelps' book, Rodriguez blamed his humanity for "making a mistake". While Rodriguez's image will never be the same, he was able to control the story, instead of letting the story control him.
These two sport-related cases offer lessons in crisis management. While the public will never forget these two incidents, savvy PR practices can minimize the damage to their respective reputations. Basketball's Michael Jordan was able to stay in the public's favor for years despite gambling allegations. Many businesses, company leaders, athletes, celebrities, etc. make mistakes because they are human. PR specialists must realize this fact and build a plan to emphasize the way individuals learn from mistakes.
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Why blog for PR organizations?
It is increasingly difficult nowadays to be recognized for ones expertise in Michigan public relations, hi tech companies, and communication world with the amount of information that is out there. However, there is hope, and it has been around for a while: blogging. Interactive market positioning is oftentimes key to giving people the needed information they seek. The importance of blogging rests on six principles:
First, blogs are easy to publish on the web. The ability to upload thoughts, ideas, or general information is just a few clicks away, allowing for a mass flow of information across a wide spectrum.
Second, blogs are inexpensive. Especially in today's economy, Michigan PR companies don't have to spend vast sums of money getting their names out.
Third, it is quick and efficient. There is not wait time. The information is "published" fast and allows for instant reactions. This works especially well with a public relations organization like Eiler Communications to respond to industry and client needs.
Fourth, similar to my third point, blogging grabs the attention of search engines. The more the company blogs the more hits they might get and the more attention it receives via non-paid publicity, a huge bonus for the organization.
My last two points are tied together in that it both positions the company in a favorable light in the eyes of client, industry, and public to treat them as an expert and as a result, hopefully, increases its profits and notability.
Regardless of the reason a PR organization uses blogging, it can be an extremely important tool in the sphere of high tech communicating. And what better way to prove that the company knows media and the field of communications than actually communicating!
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Social Media Marketing and the success of Barack Obama
More than ever political candidates nowadays are seeing the huge advantages of market positioning and high tech PR via social media. Once in a while a candidate comes along and is a breath of fresh air. There was no better time for Barack Obama than now. With the 2008 election finally over, to the relief of many, we can sit back and assess the impact this positioning and PR had on candidates and nominees.
We are a society of pop culture and instant downloads where information is accessed at astonishing rates. News an hour ago is not news anymore and we are constantly searching for updates.
President-elect Barack Obama is an incredibly charismatic individual and plays well into this culture. Here is my thinking: I don't think that policy and issue play as large a role as it should have and did in previous presidential elections. Although unfortunate, I feel image is a larger determining factor for the voting population.
Using these ideas, media relations and market positioning are just a couple of ways to build a fan base that can promote a candidates influence in multiple venues. Examples of this type of social marketing would include viral videos on YouTube, vlogs, internet forums, podcasts, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Flickr, just to name a few. Videos seen on YouTube of campaign rallies were free PR on a national scale. In fact on his home website, there is a link to "Obama Everywhere", which lists all the above and a handful more of places where you can learn and discuss Obama. His campaign took advantage of this social market positioning and used it in their strategic plan for success. He reached out to the numerous constituents and gained their attention and respect by understanding that technology is continuous and evolving.
It was in this sense that Obama was able to fundraise from micro donors (and in return allowed him to disclaim lobbyist influences in government). Furthermore, according to a CNN.com exit poll, 66% of all 18-29 year-olds and 52% of 30-44 year-olds voted for Obama. These are the same typical demographics that are familiar with and use social media as both an outlet for discussion and information seeking; the so-called "internet generation".
The reason this is relevant in politics today is because you will not find a single candidate out there who does not have a website and/or numerous spin off sites. For example, Obama teamed up with Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes to create My.BarackObama.com, in which users could join an online community that boasted over a million members. Using these high tech venues one can find local events, contact undecided voters near you, and share stories via blogs. The thinking is this: candidates, especially at the presidential level, can be, and oftentimes are, impersonal. My.BarackObama.com removes that a little bit and makes him and his campaign feel more about you.
Obama positioned himself as a beacon for change. He spoke with an intelligence that articulated respect. He symbolized a new beginning or at the very least a fresh start from the turmoil of the last 8 years. Obama had a strong grasp of the power public relations and high tech devices to campaign in new ways. From my viewpoint, someone who understands the way people think and seems to have a direction definitely gets my vote.
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Why is Public Relations Important?
Public relations is the art and science of establishing relationships between an organization and its key audiences. In today's business world and economy who doesn't need to establish long lasting loyal relationships?
It is always amazing to me that in times of hardship in a company or small business the first thing to get "cut" is public relations and marketing. When business is slow, isn't the objective to attract more business? The pieces don't seem to fit in the logic of cutting what drives consumers to your business.
There are many different forms of marketing to reach your audience, but the first thing that should come to mind is positioning your company. Marketing positioning strategy is when marketers try to create an image or identity in the minds of their target market for its product, brand, or organization. In other words, try to say something that is so profound or shocking (but true) that you clear enough space in the brain of your consumer to make them forget about all of the other competition.
Sounds pretty simple right?
In most cases, it is not that simple.
That is why it is so important to use a mix of marketing methods, one of them being public relations. PR reaches your audience in a much different way because it is not a paid advertisement. It also helps you to reach an audience that you might not have been able to reach or afford to reach with traditional marketing methods. Public relations also uses diverse techniques such as opinion polling and focus groups to evaluate public opinion, combined with a variety of high-tech techniques for distributing information on behalf of their clients to the target audience.
What if you wanted to reach the audience that reads the Wall Street Journal, but your marketing budget wouldn't allow you to spend 40k on a small black and white ad? PR will help you to reach an editor at the WSJ with a compelling story and get it published. Wouldn't you be much more likely to read an article written by a third party rather than a paid advertisement and find more value in that?
Think about the different forms of social media these days! Blogging, Twitter, MySpace, Facebook! If you are not staying with the changes in technology then you will be left behind. All of these groups of social media are forms of PR and a good way to reach your audience or at the very least, hear what they are saying about your product directly.
Here is one more thing to think about. What if you had a major public relations crisis in your company and no one on your staff knew how to talk to the media? Wouldn't you regret not having a PR firm?


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Now You can Send a Hug, Literally, through the Internet
I thought it was cool when I could video chat with family on my computer. Now apparently there is a new invention where you could actually hug your loved one through the internet.
Two Japanese scientists claim they've developed the human touch that has been missing from online communications: the cyberhug. Their prototype's called "iFeel_IM!," meaning "I feel therefore I am."When the machine is attached to a computer, a series of sensors can mimic several types of heartbeats, tingling down the spine, and the sensation of having butterflies in one's stomach.
(via No Need for the Human Touch: Scientists Develop "Cyberhug" – Techland – TIME.com.)
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10 Great Cars that Time Forgot
First it was the Rabbit, then the Golf. Then it was the Rabbit again. Whatever you decide to call it, Volkswagen's sporty version of its quirky hatchback has been a favorite among backyard and professional tuners for years. With a number of solid powerplants that have included the torquey, bulletproof 8-valve engine, the more technical 16-valve and throaty VR6, this car hit its peak with generation IV's introduction of a turbocharged 1.8-liter. Though the brand has never benefited from an in-house tuner, its aftermarket community and online following are among the strongest on the sport-compact scene.
Though it was not offered with a powerful engine until later Si versions, the Honda Civic still manages to be king of the sport compact tuner world. Just about every tuner company (even Honda's Mugen division) offers some sort of Civic upgrade, but the car is best known for its consistently light weight and its ability to swallow up any number of higher-displacement Honda engine swaps (a favorite is a mashup of the CR-V and RSX engines). You never know what could be lurking under a Civic's hood, so have a look before you race for pinks!
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Affirmative Action Bears Great Moral Costs
Published: June 9, 1990
To the Editor:
Name calling aside, two criticisms of my views (''Racist Theories Compromise Teaching Ability,'' letters, May 16) deserve reply.
The first is the inappropriateness of a philosopher discussing the scientific issue of intelligence testing. Surely, however, ideas must be evaluated on their merits, not their origin. In particular, if I have overstepped my competence, it should be easy to show that no average race difference in intelligence exists by showing that there is no systematic performance gap on standard tests of mental ability or that these tests fail to predict a wide range of variables (including ordinary judgments of intelligence and giftedness) or that these tests predict black performance less accurately than white performance. So far, the necessary documentation has not been forthcoming.
Credentials do count, however, so let me highlight the points at which philosophy intersects the issue of race and intelligence. The main argument for affirmative action appeals to compensatory justice, a topic central to ethical inquiry since at least Aristotle. Identifying the tacit factual premise of the affirmative-action argument - that black underachievement is caused by white oppression, rather than some endogenous factor - is precisely the sort of things philosophers do.
In addition, a central question of the philosophy of science - one of my areas of expertise - concerns the criteria by which scientists accord existence to unobservable, theoretical entities, such as quarks or magnetic fields. The reality of an all-purpose problem-solving ability never more than partly manifest in behavior is such a question; its discussion by a philosopher would raise no eyebrows were his conclusions more fashionable.
The second criticism is a purported inconsistency between my opposition to affirmative action and my endorsement of race-conscious responses to crime. Forget that the endorsement of affirmative action and a disregard of race in considering crime is at least as problematic; common sense recognizes different criteria for apportionment of compensation and avoidance of attack.
Since compensation must be for some wrong that occurred, and since the cost of compensation to the tort-feasor who has done that wrong is normally high, compensible wrongs must be shown to have occurred with a high degree of probability. By contrast, the harm done by an assault is so great, and the burden imposed by avoiding an innocent perceived threat is so minute, that a much lower threshold of probability warrants evasive action. The right not to be attacked is generally regarded as overriding.
The use of suspect profiles and search for probable cause is universally tolerated. Driver's licenses are withheld before a certain age because testing every adolescent for suitable maturity is impractical. No one doubts that injustices are done by such group classifications, but the injustices prevented outweigh them.
The idea that preventing great injustice can warrant small injustice allows the theoretical possibility of justifying affirmative action if the moral cost was correspondingly small and the moral benefits were great. The point of my attack, however, is that the moral costs are great and the moral benefits nonexistent, since there are no wrongs to compensate.
I recognize that even discussing these issues may cause distress and suspicion on the part of blacks. On the other hand, many academics publicly endorse affirmative action and seem not to worry about the distress and suspicion that this may cause to their white students. So perhaps calls for my job should end, and discussion should continue.
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Peres: Arafat still a Partner for Peace
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains "100 percent" a partner with Israel in the search for peace in the Middle East, former Israeli prime minister Shimon Peres said in Monday's Figaro in Paris.
Asked whether Arafat and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) were still partners for peace, Nobel peace laureate Peres replied: "Yes 100 percent".
According to Peres, who helped forge the 1993 Oslo peace accords, the idea of separating Israelis and Palestinians "makes no sense" because "the whole of modern economy is founded on the concept of open borders".
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I'm not someone with many hopes and dreams, 17 years of bill collecting will do that to you, but for me sitting across from The Mighty Robert Osborne and guest programming an evening of Turner Classic Movies would be like hitting the Powerball. I'm not sure how one gets invited to do such a thing, and can tell you from experience that a letter explaining you have only six-weeks to live doesn't help, so in the meantime we'll all have to live vicariously through Dennis Miller or play guest programmer right here.
Sharing great movies with those who haven't seen them is a passion of mine, so that would be the focus of my choices (and why I love Miller choosing "Dodsworth").
1. Springtime in the Rockies (1942) — Check this cast out: Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, John Payne, Cesar Romero, Harry James, Charlotte Greenwood and Edward Everett Horton. Twentieth Century-Fox had them some stars and TCM would just have to make a phone call to Fox and borrow this simple, sweet, unassuming color musical packed with a dozen lovely tunes over a very well-paced 91 minutes. Fox could never compete with what MGM was doing in the musical department, and to their credit didn't really try. So instead of aspiring to create classics they went for escapism, and sometimes those are the best movies of them all.
2. Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) — Director Otto Preminger and The Mighty Dana Andrews made a number of tough little noirs together but the story of Mark Dixon (Andrews), a stoic, brutal cop who plays rough with the bad guys and is thisclose to losing his job, ranks in my All-Time Top 50. Just as his emotional life opens up courtesy of the luminous Gene Tierney – she with the overbite to die for – Dixon finds himself a criminal when he takes things too far, kills a suspect, and goes to great lengths to cover his crime up. An amazing cinematic accomplishment and beautifully photographed in glorious black and white with enough atmosphere for five movies.
3. The Southerner (1945) — An American film directed by French Director Jean Renoir, this absorbing tale covering a year in the hard life of a family of Depression-era tenant farmers fighting the elements and their troublesome neighbors is a stunningly filmed, beautifully acted near-masterpiece. Zachary Scott and Betty Field personify quiet perseverance and a supporting cast that includes Beulah Bondi, J. Carrol Naish and Percy Kilbride is just as marvelous. I've been a fan for 25 years and keep waiting for the revival, especially with Renoir attached, but not yet — though I haven't lost faith.
4. The Swimmer (1968) – Burt Lancaster was 54 when he made this so be prepared to resent him for looking so good wearing only a pair of swim trunks, which he does throughout most of the movie. The story is simple: Ned Merrill (an outstanding – as usual – Lancaster) decides to "swim" home using the suburban swimming pools of his neighbors. You have no idea what the hell's going on or even what the whole thing's about until a psychological puzzle starts to emerge, and where it leads will hit like a ton of bricks. The cinematography is beyond impressive, perfectly capturing a time and place – which is vital to the success of one of the most original movies you'll ever see.
5. The Exterminating Angel (1962) – A Mexican film written and directed by Luis Brunel Bunuel and one of the more bizarre cinematic offerings to come out of any country. After the opera, a group of high society types enjoy a lavish dinner party but no one leaves. They can't. No one can bring themselves to walk out the door. Nothing stops them. No one keeps them. They just can't cross the threshold to go home. Days pass. The food runs out. Some fall ill. They're shipwrecked in a room… Bunuel's surreal and fascinating criticism of never ending upper class dinner parties plays like a great, subtitled "Twilight Zone."
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It is Victoria Azarenka v Ni La betting for the final of the Australian Open in the women's draw. The world number one Azarenka, blitzed through her opening set against young American Sloane Stephens, the conqueror of Serena Williams. The experience and power of the Belarusian combined to have too much class for the youngster, who was in her first Grand Slam semi final. But to her credit, Stephens fought back well in the second set, but Azarenka held off the late surge from Stephens and remarkably Azarenka wasted five match points at 5-3 up, all through unforced errors. It didn't matter as she went on to close out for a 6-4 in the second set to book her place in the final. Azarenka is now favourite in the Australian Open final betting, as she looks to defend the title she won here last year against Maria Sharapova.
As for the Russian, she bowed out of the semi finals in disappointing fashion against China's Na Li. Sharapova, despite just dropping nine games on her way to the semis, just couldn't get going. Being broken in the opening game, the 2011 runner up Na Li just powered away to the first set. It was a similar story in the second as Sharapova never really looked comfortable or settled, with Na Li's low hitting taking her all over the court. Despite Sharapova having a strong head to head against Na Li from previous meetings, she was totally out played and overpowered. So it is the second Australian Open final in three seasons now for Na Li, whose form was always likely to put her in with a shot. Na Li has lost just one game since the start of the season and is looking to have vastly improved her consistency under her new coach.
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Victoria Azarenka v Na Li Australian Open Final tennis betting is going to be a heavy hitting duel. It is the Belarusian who leads the head to head 5-4 and has won all four of their last meetings. The last triumph that Na Li scored interestingly over Azarenka, was at the 2011 Australian Open on her way to the final. Na Li holds a 2-0 match record over Azarenka in Grand Slams.
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A recently widowed neighbor found a Winchester 92 in one of her closets. Did not know it was there. I have not had a really good look at it in good light but it is 44WCF with an octagon barrel and it is a take down. I told her to leave it alone until she can get it appraised. She was thinking of having it cleaned. Not much blue but it looks sound and unaltered. I am guessing at $1k or better. She also found an Arisaka but the mum is gone and the butt stock is cracked badly.
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Prediction: Stoops ties Switzer in wins Saturday
The game: Iowa State @ Oklahoma at 11 am central time on Fox Sports 1.
The line: Oklahoma -24
Series note: Oklahoma has won 14 straight versus ISU, and they are 8-0 against the Cyclones under Bob Stoops.
What's at stake: After Baylor bruised the pride of the Sooners, Oklahoma returns home looking to rebound. With its conference title hopes effectively over, the Sooners can keep their undefeated record at home in 2013 alive. Iowa State looks for a statement win that would give them something to build upon. With a 1-8 record, Iowa State can "make their season" if they knock off Oklahoma.
When Oklahoma has the ball:
Oklahoma ranks ninth in the Big 12 with 195 passing yards per game (Kansas is the only other conference squad averaging less than 200 passing yards per game). With a struggling passing game, Oklahoma was able to rely on its ground game to win games early in the season.
The Sooners mustered just 87 rushing yards against Baylor a week ago, and success on the ground will be a key to beating the Cyclones.
The key stat to watch on Saturday is, in fact, OU's rushing yardage. If the Sooners rush for 200 or more yards, they'll likely win - they are 60-1 under head coach Bob Stoops when doing so, while Iowa State is 1-13 under head coach Paul Rhodes when giving up 200 or more yards on the ground.
Saturday's contest puts little pressure on an OU offense that averages 29 points per game because their counterparts, the Iowa State offense, rank 100th nationally with 22 points per game.
When Iowa State has the ball:
Whether Sam Richardson or Grant Rohach (Rhoads says it will be Rohach) lines up under center, expect the Sooner defense to lick its chops at the prospects of defending an offense that ranks 90th in passing yards per game and 98th in rushing yards per game.
The Cyclones are facing an angry Sooner defense that hopes to prove its better than the 41 points it gave up against Baylor.
However, Oklahoma quarterback Blake Bell is not blaming the defense for the lost to Baylor. He sees missed opportunities that would have made the game easier on the Sooner defense.
"It's frustrating," Bell said. "You play like that and you're inside the five-yard line a few times and you can't punch it in. If the game had gone differently, if we had scored those times, who knows what would have happened. But that's in the past so now we're trying to move forward to Iowa State and get better."
In looking forward to Iowa State, the Sooners have surely realized that much of Iowa State's offensive troubles can be attributed to the fact that no offensive lineman has started every game this year. Injuries have plagued the offensive line all season.
Linebacker Frank Shannon is a player to watch for the Sooners. Shannon had a team-high 15 tackles against Baylor, and his role has expanded since the injury to senior Corey Nelson.
Quotes to note:
Bob Stoops on whether Kendal Thompson deserves a chance to start at quarterback- "I'm not going to sit here and make wholesale changes in the ninth game of the year when we've done some good things through the year. Kendal has done an awesome job. We love what he's doing. He's got a bright future. It's hard to overcome the initial way that he started."
Offensive lineman Bronson Irwin on senior day: "I am excited. It has flown by, and it's kind of strange that this is my last game. I look forward to having a good one and putting on a good game for the home crowd for the last time."
Irwin on his first game on Owen Field: "I remember being really nervous. Being on the opposite side and in the stands for years, watching these guys play and knowing the expectations that the team has for itself and the fans to put forth the effort. I was nervous because I didn't know what to expect or if I was going to be able to live up to that. Now that I know the expectations I am kind of used to it. It was a nice run, though."
A family affair: Iowa State's starting center, Tom Farniok, and Oklahoma backup offensive tackle Derek Farniok are brothers.Prediction:
Iowa State has their work cut out for them on Sunday. The Cyclones play much better at home, and the Sooners rarely ever lose at home. Stoops is 50-3 in Big 12 home games at OU. The Sooners are second in the Big 12 and 13th in the nation in total defense (217.7 ypg). Expect the Iowa State offense to struggle and the emotion of senior day to carry the Sooners to an easy win, a win that will tie Bob Stoops with Barry Switzer for career wins at Oklahoma.Oklahoma wins 38-6.


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I'm participating in Steve Pavlina's Million Dollar Experiment. So far I've made $1.01. (Found it on the sidewalk - a one dollar bill one day and a penny another day.) Maybe I don't believe really truly in it deep down inside.... And then the following email arrived:
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There are lots of clues that this is a scam (such as what's a Spanish bank officer using an Indian webmail site for). If I wasn't in the Experiment for sure I would have just deleted this. But I figured "What the heck?" and emailed back asking for instructions on redeeming my prize. Back comes a Word document I'm supposed to fill out and return. After setting Word's macro security to Super Duper Extremely Paranoid High I opened the doc. As I expected, they're asking for my bank account and tracking information.
If this really is on the up-and-up then I'm giving up about four million Euros. I'm half tempted to open up a web bank account with, like, five dollars in it just to find out for sure. But this doesn't sound like the "healthy and positive way" I'm intentioning for, so I think my million will have to come from somewhere else!


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Cody Riley Shows He's Ready For the Big Time With His New Song 'Something I Wrote'
Cody Riley is an East Texas -based singer songwriter who has been around, working hard at promoting his music for a lot of years. Now it seems all his hard work is beginning to pay off, and there's evidence to that fact with his latest single, 'Something I Wrote'.
One of the cool things about Cody's songwriting is that he doesn't over complicate things by trying to fit clever or catchy lyrics where they don't belong. 'Something I Wrote' not only follows the "keep it simple" formula, but the entire theme of the song speaks to simplicity in the form of a sweet love song. For 'Something I Wrote', Cody called on Wade Bowen. While Wade may not be particularly known for his producing skills, he certainly understands the idea of making hit records.
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Cody has left his rock edge behind for the smoothness of fiddle and steel guitar on this one. 'Something I Wrote' can play nicely on Texas country radio, and is sure to pack the dance floors of honky tonks and bars everywhere.
I've known Cody Riley since he and his dad were banging on my door to get me to play music from his 'Short Bus' EP in 2008. Cody was still in high school, possessed a ton of energy and work ethic, and had a lot of work to do in order to get on the radio. All these years and three CD's later, Riley has progressed immensely. His songwriting has more depth, his band is more professional and this kid (yes, he's still a kid) exudes confidence in his music.
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There is no need to program population bonuses xp none of that. Just a simple building game. Open the menus choose and item and plop it down.
I would like the game coded in Unity ONLY.
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