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Ohio Jewish Chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1967-12-14, page 01
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.Hl^feu^***-^-** ^^•¦«^»>«i¦»^|^^^»W»^¦l^*«^g*"'«ll»*¦»*¦'»^^W!*»wii^^ HllHWl«i"tt HgMW">%WiWlMH^*im—|lll''WiaWHlW)i 2I\Q' SeryinTi Celultibus, "Central''and^Southwestecn Ohio. W& I " ^1 If (I i Vol 45, Ne. 51 THUSSDAY, DECEMBIR14,1967^-12 KBLEV NVftw tf_^Mtklll If I 4 n Garment Industry Simmers NEW YOKK, (JTA) — Sources in Manliattarfs gar¬ ment district conSnned this veA that amnnber oCread^- to-wear manufacturers plan- -ned to organize a committee to determine wbeQier abqjr- cott should be estabUshed against Frencti Cabrics in protest against President de GaiillePs recent anti-Israel, and-Jeirish andantl-Ameri- canattadcs. EigU beads of such firms bold a secret meeting nUch vras also attended by repre¬ sentatives at other gaimeot district firms. According to the sources, there was a starp division ot opinion over vdiether such a bqycctt sho«ad be launched' by the garment Industry and, if such a decision was aiiproved, bow the boycott should 1^ oiganized. Many at the Jew- ;lsb businessmen esqpressed r Goacem over tfaehnonnState ..Depajptment opposition to ~ B<S^l^Rpdtte,^mllasQver i mlgfat cut Moii ' AMCMG the Industry's top designers andmanuiacturers attending the secret meet¬ ing were Jerry Silverman, Addph Klein, president oCthe New Yoric Couture Business CouncU, Sharnion Bodgers, Chester Wehiberg, Nat Ru¬ bin, Pauline Trigeie and ottiers. J.D.C. Adopts Budget Tie Jotait Distribution Committee at its 53rd an¬ nual meeting last week ap¬ proved a budget of $24,551, 000 for 1968 for a broiKl < range at health, welfare and rehatdlltation services fox*" some 375,000 needy Jews in '; 30 countries around the world. In presenting the budget, Samuel L. Haber, JDC Exe¬ cutive Vice-Chairman, said that the Six Day War, in addi¬ tion to its sigidflcance for Israel, "has produced, pro¬ found - often permanent - effects upon Jews and Jew¬ ish communities in Eastern Europe and the Moslem world." ALMOST $7,000,000 of the $24,551,000 budget has been' earmarked for JDC prO^' grams in Israel, Haber sa]d. Another $882,000 will go fi#»' support of religious andculi-i tural acttvities, raising thb' total budget for Israel tbf' dose to $8,000,000, almosta'' ttdrd ofUie total budget. Over*' $5,000,000 wlU go for aid'tb' - needy Jews in Moslem couo-l' tries in North Africa andthei' Middle East. Closeto$4,600, 000 will be allotted to health and welfare services in Eu¬ rope, TiiiWiPiiiiiiil UNITED NATIONS (WUP) — Dejected and brooding over his defeat in the Six-pay War, Gamal Abdel Nasser, a diabetic for years, is worrying his doctors who have ordered that ho take a complete rest, it was learned from a reliable source iiere this week. The Egyi^andictator^has failed to respond to the dally doses of insulin. UNITEb NATIONS (WUP) — The Food and Agri¬ cultural Organization (FAO) reported that Israel has dripped a "technique of Injecting and storing vast qiiantities c^ surface water underground and then pumping tt up again dozens of kilometers away." This process, the FAO notes, Is done "side-by-side wi^ a mettiod for saviiig fresh water normally es- capbig into the sea." HAIFA, (WUP) — Israel's fourth submarinei, bought from the British Navy and commissioned at Ports¬ mouth last month after a two-year refit, has been put to sea for trials in the hands of Its new Israeli crew. Named Dakar, the 1,280-ton vessel is a sister- sub of the Leviatlum which was commissioned in May just before the Six-Diay War. JERUSALEM, (WUP) — Forty-two Sheikhs, repre¬ senting twelve tribes £rom the Sinai Peninsula num¬ bering some 30,000 Bedouin, recently completed a three-Hlay tour of Israel as guests of the Israeli Defense Forces. One of them, spealdng for the group, stated that "after the Israeli occupation we leodoy^ true fireedom of sph-it. We urge everyone ',t^;;iyiif;o^^i<^|S^^ , ifroni^v^ ^HeWiDnHmsii'Atoah£anic fame/The b^ Antiquities and. Museums of the Israel Ministry of Education and Cultin-e ordered the sarcophagi re¬ moved tram the cave hi which they were discovered by a resident of the village of El Hadav and placed in a museum for their protection. UJFC To Sponsor Study Mission Tour A 22 Day Study Mission Tour to Europe and Israel will be spms^nred by the Un¬ ited Jewish Fund and Coun- dl, visiting Paris.Romeand Israel, with departure tram Columbus scheduled on Jan. 28, An attractive Tour hrp- chure was- in the mail tlds week, detaUbig the day by 'day itinerary, and highlight¬ ing some of the land ar¬ rangements made in Israel Iv the United Jewish Appeal w.lth the Government and Jewish Agency officials. ' ;Many special events liave been planned by the Jewish Aipency in preparation for tills study mission group,bi- dudlng high-level briefings by government leaders. IN PARIS the group will have ample opportunity to see modern and historical Paris, as well as visithig projects and taistitutlons of the American Johit tUstri- batioa Committee. In ad¬ dition to seeing these bene¬ ficiaries of the annual Cam¬ paign of the UJFC, the tour group wUl visit the Jewish section at Paris, including the Memorial to the SixMil- llon, and will also have an excursion to Versailles on Us itinerary. In Rome the group will visit tbe JDC processing center, wtiere Jews from many lands are prepared for 'immigration into Israel, and 1 meet with officials to be Hi Hcitille To Sell Airplanes To Iraq PARIS, (JTA)--President de Gaune took a significant step in his new anti-Israel campaign by lifUngFrance's Middle East arms embargo to the Arab nations while continuing tt against Israel. The development came amid mounting criticism of the French leader for his anti- Israel, ^nti-Jewlsh and anti- American stance. The Paris daily L'Aurore reported France planned to sell 50 Mirage-V jetfighters to Iraq, as well as IS Ml- rage-E3 jets and eight Nord Atlas-jet bombers. The newspaper Combat denounc¬ ed the reported sale to Iraq, declaring that the action was "criminal" because itwould "increase the danger to Is¬ raeL" ACC ORDING tothe reports France may sell tothe Arabs some of the weapons made for but never delivered to Israel: It was indicated here that thefemb&rgo Would con¬ tinue for Israel because Is-^ rael offended President de Gaulle iiy failing to heed Ms wishes. Iraq recently signed an at^ement with a French oil firm to develop laige areas confiscated from the British-owned Iraq Petro¬ leum Company. One of the protests was a letter to de Gaulle from 14 leading French Jewish aca¬ demicians. Including aNobel prize winner, which said the signers were "deeply hurt by your words which may well revive the prejudices from wldch we have suffered." Among the signers were Pro- fessbrs Raymond Araon, Henri Baruk, Rene Cassin and Francois Jacob. Grand Rabbi Jacob Kc^dan reported meanwhile that he had re¬ ceived many letters from "prominent and ordinary Frenchmen, Jews and non- Jews," supporting bis reply to Gen. de Gaulle. T.RABBI Kaplaif s statement charged de Gaulle with giv¬ ing "the highest possible sanctioi^' to anti-Semitic i discrimination and with hav- : ing defamed the Jevrish peo¬ ple to shore up his attack ; on Israel as an aggressor. Dr. Kaplan told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that tie bad replied In greater detail to de Gaulle's attack at a meeting In Meudon on De- ^ cember 5 attended by 1>000 persons. He said he had qticted Nt^eon who consid¬ ered the Jews as heirs de jure" or the legitimate heirs, to IsraeL DE GAULLE was assailed at a meeting here of the In¬ ternational League Against Anti-Semitism addressed by I Sen. Andre Monteil, who said ' most Frenchmen supported Israel. He called a "scandal" the embargo on shipment ot spare parts for Israel's air force planes which are main¬ ly French-made. f hi Crisis 6 Months Lator •:'«.).!.-^ i;i''d5«ta wUl informed of the problems the increased tempo ot immi¬ gration has caused. TWO FULL weeks ~ actuaily about 15 days—will be spend in Israel, where all arrangements are being made by Jewish Agency and United Jewish Appeal offic¬ ials. The Colunil|USN Study, Mission Tour willjliaive red' carpet freatanentj jbk-lefing?; by Mghofficials"9)E^claL()ii)ir i ner meetings wi(|j|f^Jewjl^h i Agency personn^^jhu||{dU| hito the probIemsi$i;eate4.w' the Six D ay War^ and fqij opportunity to examine in- depth the social a^humani- tarian- welfore needs of the immigrants whol j^e stQl, not resettiedandr^l^abilitat-, ed, as well as , Q^e now arriving daily hi mdsH. A deposit of $l'qO.0O per person is required to hold a reservation on tbe Columbus Study Mission Tour. Because of the ItanttaUons ottime and reservations, interested persons are asked to call tl)p UJFC office, 221-6871,' axfi confirm reservations by mailing check for $100.00 per person to the Ui)ite4 Jewish Fund and Council^ 40 & TWrd St., Room 330, at once. A Tour Meeting: will be held shortly, wiljh all those who have bidicatedi thefr desfre to participate in the official Study Missioni Tour of the Columbus United Jewish Fund and Council. BY TRUDE B. FELDMAN Chronicle's White House Correspondent The historians tell us that the Hundred Years War was not actually a century of c<»i- tinuous warfare, but actually a series of wars interspers¬ ed with sporadic fighting over that period ot time. The Egyptian sinking of the Israeli desfroyer Elath; out¬ breaks of tighthig along the Jordanian border andthe re¬ newal by the Syrians of ter¬ rorist operations point up the fact that the world might well be faced with a simUar Hundred Years War In the Middle East -- unless afirm peace is assured. ¦ As Se^r J^^I^K Javits (R. N.Y.J) rec^im pohited out to nje duriijg |an Inter¬ view her^: Siq^ui^ crei^on of Israel in 194|8i^ ithe peace has been shattbred by three flill-sdale wars between Is¬ rael and the Arab states plus Innumierable skirmishes, cross-6order raids, dead- of-nigltt t e r r 0 r i 8 m, econ¬ omic warfare and propa¬ ganda and diplomatic as- s&ults " THE REPUBLICAN Sena¬ tor from New York then ex¬ pressed his concern as to how world peace can survive this sort of continuous fight¬ ing. "It is too dangerous a question to risk," he stres¬ sed. THIS realization Is now beginning to dawn on others as well, as we mark the six-month anniversary of tlie Six-day war of last June — and peace still eludes our grasp. At tMs time, there seems to be three main bones of contention with respect to securing a Middle East peace. First and foremost, there is the Arab reluctance to sit down and discuss a settiement with- Israel. As Israel's Foreign Minister, Abba Eban has so eloquently pointed out ~ the Arabs are willing to meet the Is¬ raelis face to face on the battiefleld, but are reluctant to meet them tace-to-tace at the peace table. SECONDLY, there is the insistence ot the Arab states, and thefr friends — prin¬ cipally the Russians and the Indians — that Israel with¬ draw from the occu^ed ter¬ ritories before any negotia- tims are undertaken. The Israelis learned a bitter lesson ten years ago on what withdrawal before negotia¬ tions can mean, and they are not likely to repeat that error, despite the interna¬ tional pressures to which they are being subjected. The tUrd stumbling block is the arms race fonned by shipments by the Soviets ot the latest weapons to its - Arab friends, and by tlie (Conthmed on Page 12) NEW ISRAEL PROJECT Mrs. Leonard H. Welner of Detroit, President of the National CouncU of Jewish Women d), and Miss Malka Ben Josef, Consul for Israel in New York, ad- mfre the scroll presented to Council by Hebrew Uni¬ versity in Jerusalem tor its work to better Israeli education. Miss Ben Josef represmted Israel at a reception to announce NCJW's new project to establish a Council Center tor Research in Education tor the Msadvantaged at Hebrew University. Concenfrating. on action-research, the center will be devoted to dev¬ eloping new methods to teach disadvantaged youth and adults which may have applications all over the world. The project is bebig undertaken as part "of NCJW's 75th Anniversary Special Gifts Campaign to raise $750,000 for NCJW efforts at home and abroad. j*fL>-iJ<t33»mjii«ni»i
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Grand slam breaks tie, earns win for John StarkBy ROGER BROWN
New Hampshire Union Leader
June 07. 2014 11:08PM
GOFFSTOWN - John Stark of Weare catcher Jill Kilar collected the biggest hit of her softball career Saturday, and she's sure her mother was watching.
Kilar broke a 2-2 tie by hitting a grand slam in the top of the seventh inning to help seventh-seeded John Stark upend second-seeded Goffstown 6-2 in the Division II tournament's quarterfinal round. Kilar's home run came on a full count with two outs in the inning.
"Once it got to 3-2, I was thinking I was going to strike out," Kilar said. "I knew I had to make contact. I don't know how I hit that. I was sure it was going to fall short."
Joan Kilar, Jill's mother, died of breast cancer in February, and the John Stark players have a pink ribbon on their uniforms in her memory. Jackie Kilar, Jill's twin sister, is John Stark's starting shortstop.
"She coached my teams until seventh grade," Jill explained. "We're playing our season as a tribute to her."
According to John Stark coach Rick Sweeney, Jill's hit was the first grand slam in the program's history.
"The girls came to me and asked if we could dedicate the season to the mom, Joan Kilar," Sweeney said. "Every once in a while it seems to inspire at the right time."
Center fielder Carly Cook had four hits (all singles), scored two runs and had an RBI for the Generals, who received a complete-game pitching performance from Lyndsey Turner and raised their record to 13-5. Goffstown completed its season 15-5.
"It was a great season," Goffstown coach Matt Fleming said. "Both teams played good softball. They earned it."
Goffstown took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on Alyssa Lombardi's solo home run. John Stark got RBI singles from Jocelyn Dimond and Jackie Kilar to take a 2-1 lead in the third. The Grizzles pulled even in the sixth, when Nicole Nanof singled, took third on a throwing error and scored on Lindsey Lord's double.
A single, a walk and a fielder's choice loaded the bases for Jill Kilar in the seventh. The grand slam was the third home run of her career, but the first she's hit over the fence.
"When I talked to the group (after the game) I said, 'Something special is happening here,'" Sweeney said." "It's a great feeling for these girls."
Salem 12, Concord 4: At Salem, sophomore third baseman Ashley Conway collected five hits, drove in four runs and scored twice to help second-seeded Salem win this Division I quarterfinal game. Salem's Rachel Towler struck out 10 and held Concord to three hits in five innings of relief. Seventh-seeded Concord led 3-1 until Salem scored six runs in the bottom of the third.


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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say two Kansas police officers shot outside a grocery store have died at a hospital.
Police say the 22-year-old male suspect in Sunday evening's shooting in Topeka remains at large and is believed to still be armed.
The officers were shot when they responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near the store. The officers have been identified as 50-year-old Cpl. David Gogian and 29-year-old Officer Jeff Atherly.
A small crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil outside police headquarters as reporters nearby were given the news of the officers' deaths.
Gogian had been with the department since September 2004 and Atherly since April 2011.
Authorities found the reported vehicle outside a house 10 blocks from the store.
Officers searched the house but didn't find the suspect.


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The U.S. Postal Service spent $12.3 billion on supplies and services in FY 2011, which made up about 17 percent of its total operating expenses. Suppliers to the Postal Service range from large integrators, such as FedEx and UPS, to individuals responsible for cleaning offices and transporting mail between postal locations. With thousands of suppliers, the Postal Service needs a procurement process that is agile, yet transparent and secure.
When the Postal Reorganization Act created a self-supporting Postal Service, it exempted it from many federal purchasing laws, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation, which most other federal agencies must follow. Since then, the Postal Service's purchasing policies have gone through many changes and iterations in an effort to follow the procurement developments of the private sector, streamline its acquisition process, and reduce purchasing costs.
In 2005, the Postal Service implemented the Supplying Principles and Practices, which are not legally binding and allow it to make purchasing decisions based on best value rather than rigid factors. Postal contracting officials have much greater discretion than their counterparts at other federal agencies. The streamlined process was designed to create a more efficient businesslike approach, but it has also opened the door for potential problems, especially in the area of non-competitive contract awards. A 2010 audit by the Office of Inspector General on the Postal Service's noncompetitive contracts said the Postal Service needed to put in additional controls to make sure its interests are protected. Among the suggestions were to strengthen oversight of noncompetitive contracting, maximize competition, and avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
The streamlining of purchasing procedures also created a new process for resolving supplier disagreements. Previously, suppliers filed disagreements with the Postal Service's general counsel and decisions could be appealed to a federal court. Under the new process, suppliers file disagreements with a Postal Service manager, designated as the supplier disagreement resolution official, whose decisions are final and cannot be appealed by the supplier.
Do you think streamlining of the purchasing procedures has positively or negatively affected the Postal Service? What is working particularly well in the current procurement process? What could be improved? Should the Postal Service follow procurement developments of the private sector, or should it be required to follow more federal procurement rules? Share your thoughts below.


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Hiking even just a portion of the Appalachian Trail is the adventure of a lifetime, but you'll enjoy that adventure even more if you're prepared. Brush up on the basics below.
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is almost 2,190 miles long, passes through 14 states, eight different national forests, six national park units and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands. But you don't have to hike every mile of the Trail to experience its beauty (and toils). People enjoy the A.T. in a variety of ways! Here's some common lingo.
Although you will get dirty backpacking, it shouldn't be an unsanitary experience. Flush toilets and showers don't exist on the A.T., but you can still prevent the spread of Norovirus, a highly contagious illness, and you can treat things like blisters to prevent infection.
Some critters on the A.T. are capable of transmitting diseases. Learn about these diseases and how to minimize your risk before setting off on your hike.
Keeping your phone fully charged, carrying a map, and keeping a cool head will help you in emergency situations.
Sudden weather changes, river crossings and lightning on the A.T. introduce environmental risks to hikers.
Take sensible precautions.
Although the A.T. is generally known for being a friendly place and one where acts of kindness are common, it is not immune from crime. Continue reading for tips to help minimize your risk.
Hikers (and hunters) should be aware that hunting
regulations vary widely along the A.T. Be prepared by knowing those regulations before you set out on your trek.
The Appalachian Mountains are home to many plants and animals, and some have the potential to harm you. The best way to avoid a bad encounter is to respect the wild animals and plants from a distance.
The equipment, clothing and footwear you will need depends on the season and the length and location of your hike.
You should carry some kind of food and water on even the shortest A.T. hike, but anything longer than a short jaunt presents special considerations.
Hikers will encounter springs, streams and, occasionally, faucets, pumps and spigots on the A.T. Water from any of these sources should be treated prior to consumption.
The A.T. is marked for daylight travel in both directions using a system of white "blazes," or a rectangle of white paint 2 inches wide and 6 inches high. Blazes are found on trees, posts and rocks. Posts and rocks called "cairns" are also used to identify the route in some places. Side trails and shelter trails use blue blazes, and blazes of other colors and shapes mark other intersecting trails.
Distance between blazes varies. If you have gone as much as a quarter-mile without seeing a blaze, stop. Retrace your steps until you locate a blaze. Then, check to make sure you haven't missed a turn. When your map or guidebook indicates one route, and the blazes show another, follow the blazes.
In wilderness areas (found in areas from Georgia to Virginia and in Vermont and New Hampshire) blazing is intentionally much less frequent and signage is minimal to retain the wilderness character of the land. Side trails may not be marked. Carrying a map and compass are especially important in these areas.
In areas of historic significance, which include Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia and the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Maryland, blazing and signage may be less frequent or less prominent.
White blazes mark the A.T. and may be located on trees, rocks, posts or guardrails, among other places.
Two white blazes, one above the other, signal an obscure turn, route changes, an incoming side trail or other situation that requires you to be especially alert to changes in direction. Sometimes the two blazes will be offset in the direction of the turn.
These rock piles identify the route above treeline and where snow and fog may obscure paints blazes.
Planning a family hike requires a different approach than planning a hike for adults. Even experienced hikers may not be prepared for the needs of children.
Groups are welcome on the A.T., but bear in mind that the Trail is narrow and campsites are small. Please follow the group guidelines as you plan your outings.
Dogs are permitted along most of the A.T., but they impose additional responsibilities on the hikers who bring them along.
Plan your troop's next Appalachian Trail adventure using our planning tools and preparation guides.


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Yesterday I read Lucian's "The Consonants at Law,"
in which Sigma sues Tau for taking greedily the post of sigma, in the court of vowels.
( I got the Loeb volume from "Internet Archive." )- Lucian (Volume 1)
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WEST POINT - Jessi Young broke her own school record and Lisa Espino and Mollie McGowan ran personal bests to lead the Georgia Southwestern women's cross country team to a third-place finish at the Point Invitational on Friday.
Young shaved 38 seconds off the record-setting time she posted last week at the Darton Invite and finished with a 20:03 which was good for third overall in the field of 76.
Espino was second across the line for the Lady Hurricanes finishing in 21:17. Espino finished 11th overall and knocked 18 seconds off of her personal-best time.
McGowan made the biggest jump for GSW on Friday as her time of 22:32 eclipsed her personal-best mark by 49 seconds. The three-year member of the Lady 'Canes finished 24th.
Micah Bucher finished 30th with a time of 23:09.
Nakora Mackey was nipping at Bucher's heels and grabbed the fifth slot for GSW, crossing the finish line 31st overall, a second behind her teammate.
Linda Esparza (23:24) and Kaitlin Wilkinson (25:30) ran season-best times shaving off 19 and 32 seconds, respectively.
"The girls ran a great race," said GSW head coach Brittney Skiles. "This course was by far the toughest course we have run all season. The fact that they all ran their best times on this course shows that they are all getting stronger and mentally tough."
In a tiebreaker, Darton State College edged Savannah College of Art & Design Atlanta for the team title. Both schools finished with 66 points.
Heather Smith from Spelman College crossed the finish line first with a time of 19:50.
Next up for the Lady Hurricanes is the Berry College Viking Open
on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. in Rome, Ga.
Point University Invitational
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Oct. 5, 2012
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3. Jessi Young, 20:03
11. Lisa Espino, 21:17
24. Mollie McGowan, 22:32
30. Micah Bucher, 23:09
31. Nakora Mackey, 23:10
36. Linda Esparza, 23:24
52. Kaitlin Wilkinson, 25:30
1. Darton State College (66 pts)
2. SCAD Atlanta (66)
4. Point University (119)
5. Spelman College (140)
6. Clark Atlanta University (144)
7. Piedmont College (170)
8. North Georgia Tech (182)
9. South Georgia College (198)
10. Auburn University Montgomery (258)


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I agree. I have been to numerous cities and they all have better public transportation and I live in Baltimore. I have never ridden the light rail or the subway. The subway goes nowhere near any tourist destinations and the only destination the light rail passes is the baseball stadium.
Understand section[edit]
The Understand section says, "Some of Baltimore's neighborhoods are Canton, Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Little Italy, and Mount Vernon." What makes these neighbourhoods so special? Kingjeff 21:47, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
I think the question that should be answered in that section is what make them special. If that answer is added, then it might not be a bad section. But just listing neighborhoods isn't really a productive Understand section. Kingjeff 22:05, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
SoulOfAmerica links removed[edit]
I've removed the external links to soulofamerica.com from this page. We'd love to have more information about African-American heritage, sites, food and events in this article, but we have strict rules about external links. --Evan 15:56, 26 November 2006 (EST)
Baltimore Tourist Board[edit]
I see that the tourist board has been editing this web site to make it seem like Baltimore is a safe place for tourists. I have seen too many cases where people in the downtown area were robbed at gun point. Some were hurt. Also, the police are horrible and have arrested tourists for asking directions. They were taken to Central Booking and subjected to body cavity searches and other forms of inhumane treatment. That is a fact! I think any one has got to be a god dammed fool to visit Mob Town.
I most certainly can back those claims up. The mere fact that you have to ask shows you know nothing about Baltimore and aren't fit to edit this page. see - Chantilly couple to file complaint against police after arrest, robbery http://www.examiner.com/a-109257~Chantilly_couple_to_file_complaint_against_police_after_arrest__robbery.html - Mob Town Lawyer. Those are allegations that are not proven at all by your source. I could claim that something like that happened to me in Detroit, even though I have never stepped foot in that city.
The description of the Radisson appears identical to here. (The misspelling of Hippodrome tipped me off.) Any reason to believe this isn't a copyvio on the part of an earlier editor? --Jonboy 07:16, 10 May 2007 (EDT)
Undone edit[edit]
This did some worthwhile cleaning and adding, but also nuked great big slabs of the article, so I've reverted. Somebody who knows their Baltimore might want to through and cherry-pick the usable bits. Jpatokal 12:17, 14 April 2008 (EDT)
I think these districts all make a lot of sense travel-wise, and should all be able to support well-developed articles. With one exception, and that's East Baltimore. I'm not too sure what to do with that enormous swathe of city. It's clearly culturally distinct from its neighbors, and it would seem weird to not have an East Baltimore district, since the name and region are commonplace, but there's just nothing to do there (AFAIK—I guess I haven't ever ventured out into the far northeast). I suppose it could be merged with the Southeast under the name East Baltimore, but the Southeast is a very different sort of place. East Baltimore has a lot in common with West Baltimore (except in that it lacks anything of travel interest), but is on the other side of the city. Maybe we should just charge ahead with it and resign ourselves to one weak article in the districts scheme. Thoughts? --Peter Talk 05:26, 16 March 2009 (EDT)
I tweaked the boundaries a little bit to:
I feel very confident that these changes make sense, but if there is disagreement, I will revert this change and we can discuss to come to a new consensus. --Peter Talk 11:18, 23 February 2011 (EST)
Reference information on neighborhoods-- it's helped me quite a bit and hopefully this is helpful to others as well. psychofish 12:28, 29 June 2009 (EDT)
"Do" section districtified[edit]
So I've just moved out all the information from the massive "Do" section to the relevant neighborhoods, and updated address/contact/hours/pricing as needed.
I have a big question about the LGBT section, as I'm none of those things but still want to remain sensitive to the LGBT travelers we have on the site, and in particular as it seems Baltimore is a very LGBT friendly city. First of all it seemed like a lot of those links that have to do with community centers and support groups don't have a huge relevance on a travel site (though correct me if I'm wrong) and looked more like a yellow-pages style of listing. I've moved the bars and performing arts venues into districts, as those are certainly valuable, and the Baltimore Pride city-wide event remains in the "Do" section, as that should attract a much wider audience than being buried in a strictly LGBT-only section. Everything else is moved to the "Cope" section because it seems to be more fitting than to be in a "Do" section. However, I'll let someone else have the last word on whether or not they belong or if they should be elsewhere, or even revert to the "do" section.
Also, now that the section is just down to two entries, there should be a paragraph or two summarizing the events Baltimore has to offer. Again I must leave that to the hands of folks more knowledgeable than I am. psychofish 19:48, 29 June 2009 (EDT)
7-digit or 10-digit dialing[edit]
I see that the Baltimore area has an overlay plan. Does anyone more familiar with Baltimore than I am know if 10-digit dialing is required to make a local phone call? If so, the formatting of phone numbers listed in the article might need to be changed (from "+1 410 XXX-XXXX" to "+1 410-XXX-XXXX"). Eco84 19:05, 19 August 2009 (EDT)
Well, this big map probably isn't too useful for our purposes here (more useful for Wikipedia), but I thought I'd share this detailed neighborhoods map here in case anyone finds a use for it:
Districts status[edit]
Baltimore is quite far from guide status at this point, but I'm planning to make this my next big project. To get focused, here is the current districts status: --Peter Talk 18:29, 23 July 2010 (EDT)


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Dozens of sunbeds across Derbyshire have been found to be emitting dangerously high levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Spot checks on 32 tanning salons in Chesterfield, Erewash and the High Peak found 45 sunbeds breached the legal UV output limit.
Tanning lamps are restricted to a certain power by law and the legal limit of 0.3 watts per square metre was adopted across Europe in 2009 because of growing health concerns.
Councillor Dave Allen, Derbyshire County Council's cabinet member for health and communities, said: "It's shocking that the majority of tanning beds in local salons failed to meet these safety standards.
"We want to ensure that operators meet their legal obligations to ensure the safety of their employees and sunbed users.
"We've issued warnings to all businesses where we found tanning units that are too powerful. We will continue monitoring them and if they fail to bring their equipment into compliance they will face enforcement action."
On the Derbyshire Times' Facebook group, Sheila Cresswell said: "I never use sunbeds. I lost a friend to skin cancer when she was only 40. It's not worth it. Look after your skin."


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Flash Of Genius: Patent System Propaganda Made Into A Movie
from the unfortunate dept
But, Kearns turned the whole thing into a crusade against the auto companies, so it makes a good David vs. Goliath movie storyline. And, despite the way Ford appears to be portrayed in the movie as deliberately copying Kearns' work, the company was not found to have willfully infringed on the patents. They were found to have infringed -- but through their own work, not from having directly taken Kearns idea (the movie suggests otherwise). As you may or may not know, most patent infringement is not "willful," meaning the company in question didn't "copy" the idea directly from the inventor or his or her patent, but through simply coming up with the idea themselves independently. And, at the time of Kearns case, the standard for willful infringement was even lower than it is today. Yet, because there's no independent invention defense, the automakers will still found to have infringed. The end result? All of the car companies had to pay many millions to Kearns, effectively paying multiple times over what the wipers actually should have cost, increasing car prices for all of us. That's not David vs. Goliath: it's David making cars more expensive for everyone.
The movie itself may be very entertaining (I'll probably wait for it to come out on video to check it out), but it's unfortunate that it promotes the myth of a "flash of genius" being the most important part of innovation, and that it perpetuates the stereotype of "big companies vs. little inventors." At a time when our patent system needs serious reform, a movie like this only serves to falsely promote the value of patents in the public eye. It's propaganda, wrapped in a nice Hollywood veneer.


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DUTCHTOWN, MO (KFVS) - Dutchtown City Alderman Shirley Moss said the city is in desperate need of volunteer sandbaggers.
"We are under the gun," Doyle Parmer, who is help organizing the effort, said. "The water is coming quick."
Parmer says the area has seen it's share of damaging flood waters in recent years.
"We got to keep families and children from getting wet," Parmer said. "We need sandbaggers badly. The next two days it's very critical."
According to Moss, there is a threat of rising water and she is afraid that homes will flood.
Volunteers can go to the intersection of Highway 74 and 25. Moss said they already have sand and bags, they just need workers.
For more information, you can call her at 573-450-4720.
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MrOhNo wrote:
I think any jobs created in engineering would be better suited towards environmental sustainability than space exploration technology; which will most likely end up in military tech before it enters space.
True. About 50 years ago. Military is broke now. I dislike to admit it, but we're right at the door of a civilian age with no wars. Humanity will strive for the next hundred years. We'll easily turn the ocean into drinkable water and we'll start tapping into the energy of the sun in a more direct way.
The space industry will not create that many jobs in the US in 20 years alone. That company will profit a lot by mining asteroids, but not yet. If they do manage to create a constant traffic to the asteroid belt, which would take roughly 2 years to go and come back at current technology, they'll become the richest company in the world. One asteroid alone of a kilometre or two (or even less depending on contents) could cost a couple of trillions. It would only cost a few billions to get there in unmaneed craft, but we don't yet have the technology to do so.
Gold and other precious metals aren't that rare in the universe. But in our case, most of it sank into Earth's core or near it, because that's how gravity works. We don't know much about our core, much less even dream about digging near it. In asteroids they're easily obtained. There's not much to stop you in the universe. Assuming other bodies (like Jupiter) don't affect it, if you throw a rock towards Pluto from space, it'll eventually reach, after a few million years of course.
How will the company earn profits now? Projected earnings for twenty years from now doesn't make the company sustainable in the present. Are you saying that it will take 20 years to create 250,00 jobs on a global scale? What would be the incentive for current and prospective student to enter the mechanical engineering field, if the amount of jobs created would employ less than .10% of the current US population?
I challenge you!
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I know it sounds weird but i want to major in physics and computer sciences. I hope that I can one day say that I worked in building the first next big thing be it Giant Robot,Armor suit, ect
I remember when I used to have dreams... Physics and computer science are pretty closely related, I don't see how it's weird. I'm told that a Mathematics degree with a Philosophy minor is weird, but anyone that has actually studied them is almost never surprised -- I think that would also be true for CS and Physics. Having dabbled in both CS and Physics, I can tell you that programming is an important skill for physicists -- even more so if you want to build Gundams. Although as others have said, you should take a look into engineering too.
I really don't have a clue
I got a BS in Geography with an emphasis on Satellite Mapping (GeoInfromatics). As someone said earlier in the thread the Sciences degrees open up a few options that would not have been there otherwise but as with most of my co-workers and friends we are not using our degrees in our current jobs.
Does GIS count? Hopefully after school I'll be doing something to do with GeoInt.
Currently I'm working towards my Associates with my eyes set on a PhD in Genetics. Oh the things I would try to do with the genetic makeup of beings... I should start building my mad scientist lab now.
CompSci count?
my backup is hopefully a job at cree
on my way to my DREAMS- your smile - through food
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Eh, I'm getting my PhD in engineering, but I don't really plan to use it. My ambition consists of getting a position at a community college and teaching. Also, are you from an HR recruiting firm? You kinda sound like it.
No, my field of work is somewhat esoteric, it requires me to constantly be learning and collecting info, but I have dealt with several people within that industry in the past. One suggestion for you might be to work on getting an M.B.A. after your engineering degree, with those two fields of study you will always be in demand if your a good worker. I actually pushed my sons to use that exact formula for their careers, not that they listened but they both went into the sciences, so I'm happy.
Infrastructure or Nuclear Engineering.
Sparkle nails. Can't touch this.
MrOhNo wrote:
Science and Mathematics is a broad range of majors. In four years about half a million jobs have been created. Where will these 250,00 jobs specifically related to developing space exploration technology will come from? I think any jobs created in engineering would be better suited towards environmental sustainability than space exploration technology; which will most likely end up in military tech before it enters space.
Very true!!! I just threw out a couple of examples, my earlier attempt at a lengthy monologue to my question was assassinated by CR during one of there system maintenance operations, i had too much work to sit and recreate a lengthy piece a 2nd time. No, I thoroughly agree with you there are vast amounts of diversity for the futures of these 2 fields of study. I am looking to see the amount of interest younger generations have in science and math, as well as for input from people who work within industries, using these studies to throw out interesting info which might for lack of a better word, inspire someone else.
I will in the future.


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Friday, October 25, 2013
Caramels at Le Bonbon au Palais
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Thanks for the history lesson on caramels, much more interesting than my history lessons at school, Soft or fudgy type caramels come very close to my all time fav. yes chocolate :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I heard of an art teacher who gave bonbons to good students...what a good idea!Delete
Merci beaucoup for the background history of caramel bonbons, childhood delight, so many fond memories!ReplyDelete
I remember, as a little girl, finding a much prized caramel bonbon, unwrapped, between the sofa cushions. I put it in a glass of water, to get rid of all the fuzzy fibers sticking to it. Clever me, I don't have to tell you how this cleaning operation ended, do I? ;-)Replies
You do!Delete
I dont think i would have bothered to wash it off frankly...
What a nice face that man has:-)ReplyDelete
Love your painting..
Bon weekend..Replies
Georges loves his work!Delete
Oh I remember you talking about this place - I have to go there. Then again scared it will turn into a new obsession ;-) Looks fabulous.ReplyDeleteReplies
You don't live close enough for it to become an obsession, Just GODelete
I did! Literally stumbled into the place since had a meeting around the corner and had no idea! What an amazing place, Carol. And I got 2 lollies for being your friend, lol. I didn't get the caramels but tons of other delicacies that are still waiting for me in that goody bag. What a paradise.Delete
Breizh is all of Brittany, from the Breton language. I know because I have one of those place ovals for my car that says "Breizh." All of the caramels look delicious---are you really coloring your hair? What a great idea! You must post a photo!ReplyDeleteReplies
You are so right. bretagne confuses me like crazy
Do you ever do walking tours of Paris? We are bringing our 14-year-old granddaughter there next summer - if her Mom and Dad approve! If not tours, we would love to buy you a cup of coffee and a treat at a place of your choosing. We have been to Paris often and our daughter lives in La Rochelle, but I know our granddaughter would be so happy to meet someone as in love with Paris as you. Your page has been a source of delight to me. Direct contact: email@example.com
love all you paint all look beautiful and love Paris ever and ever:)ReplyDelete
I don't know how you keep finding all these cool places. I don't know how you have time to find all these cool places..you must be going constantly... oh what a job but someone has to do it..right? :)ReplyDelete
I may love caramel more than lemon. Love your watercolor. Oh, and would love to see your hair the color of caramel. You are so cute.ReplyDelete
So many sweets. I think I'm having a sugar rush just from reading this:-)ReplyDelete
"I shall be coloring my hair caramel au beurre sale especially for the show. Why not?" Ha! Why not indeed... enjoy..
I have a mouth full of exquisitely expensive American teeth....and adore caramels....ReplyDelete
oh no!
what to do?
we miss you in NY but love Paris vicariously through you.
I surrender! Carmels are my downfall! Especially au beurre sale!!!ReplyDelete


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In case you haven't heard, there's a piece of hysteria going around (pumped up by movie marketing) that the world will end on December 21, 2012, supposedly based on astronomy and an ancient Mayan prediction.Did the Mayans really think this? Is the astronomy for real? Do we actually have anything to worry about? The answers, not surprisingly, are "no," "no," and "of course not."
To make a long story short, December 21, 2012, really is a big flip-the-page date in the ancient Mayans' calendar. But there's no evidence that they believed the world would end then, and a fair amount of evidence to the contrary. Not that it would matter if they did. As for the planetary and galactic lineups that latter-day doom-mongers have tried to associate with that date, they're flat-out wrong.
But you probably have friends and family who are getting nervous that America will crack apart into cookie crumbs, tsunamis will sweep over the Himalayas, Earth's poles will flip, and a secret invisible planet will smack us down like a bowling pin. And they will be turning to you, the astronomy person, to ask about it.
We have the stuff you need to tell them. Noted archaeoastronomer E. C. Krupp explains all the details, and the history of this mania, in the cover story of the November 2009 issue of Sky & Telescope, now available at a newsstand near you. You probably won't find it in your supermarket, but it should be on the magazine rack in any good bookstore. And if it's sold out, you can always subscribe!
Incidentally, in that same issue, S&T editor-in-chief Robert Naeye describes some cosmic catastrophes that actually could happen — and explains why they're not likely to strike in the next millennium or two. Humanity has more pressing things to worry about.
P.S. A tidbit from Krupp's article: Boston University has a Center for Millennial Studies, and its director, historian Richard Landes, points out that throughout history, failed end-of-the-world movements have numbered in the "hundreds of thousands at least." There's never a shortage of people eager for everything to go kaput. Or at least to spin hoaxes about it.


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I have ranked all 32 NFL rosters with training camps a little more than a month away.
I didn't use any type of weighted formula, just pure feel. A few players with significant pull — like a quarterback or pass-rusher — can basically carry a team with noticeable flaws. These rankings are solely based on entire team rosters.
(There's bound to be zero disagreement from any fans here. Nope. No disagreement at all.)
1. Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning. Lost Eric Decker. Added Emmanuel Sanders and Cody Latimer. Julius Thomas is an elite tight end. Ryan Clady returns. Defense added an influx of talent with Aqib Talib, DeMarcus Ware, T.J. Ward and Bradley Roby after Wesley Woodyard, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and the elderly Champ Bailey departed. No suspension for Von Miller this year. Super Bowl win or bust for John Elway and John Fox's squadron.
2. Seattle Seahawks
The Champs are, once again, stacked. Russell Wilson will be handing off to an uber-talented backfield of Marshawn Lynch, Christine Michael and Robert Turbin. Paul Richardson adds legitimate speed element to the wide receiver group. Percy Harvin's healthy. Michael Bowie will be an upgrade over Breno Giacomini 0n the offensive line. Gone are Chris Clemons, Clinton McDonald and Red Bryant, but speedy weakside linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis was snagged in the draft, and the Legion of Boom defensive backfield is fully intact. Super Bowl win or bust, right?
3. New England Patriots
Tom Brady and Darrelle Revis. Quite the headliners in New England. The linebacker trio — Dont'a Hightower, Jerod Mayo and Jamie Collins — very well could emerge as a top-flight group. Dominique Easley comes with major medical risk, but he's a nasty, quick-twitch penetrator on the defensive interior. Don't forget All-Pro Devin McCourty, Brandon Browner and Logan Ryan in the secondary, either. Will Aaron Dobson or Josh Boyce make the jump in Year 2 out wide? Rob Gronkowski must stay healthy.
4. San Francisco 49ers
Who knows what the future holds for the clearly troubled Aldon Smith, but Tank Carradine, Corey Lemonier and Aaron Lynch should be able to fill some of the edge-rushing void in San Francisco? Even if NaVorro Bowman misses a handful of games in the 2014 regular season, Chris Borland and Shayne Skov are on the roster to lurk next to Patrick Willis. Jimmie Ward and Eric Reid could be a lot of fun at safety. On offense, Colin Kaepernick has a nice stable of weapons with a now healthy Michael Crabtree, Stevie Johnson, Vernon Davis and developmental guys Quinton Patton and Bruce Ellington. The offensive line's still rock solid, and the running back contingent — still the team's foundation — is diverse and deep.
5. Detroit Lions
Joe Lombardi, the Lions new offensive coordinator, inherited an incredibly talented and established group — Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate, Brandon Pettigrew, Reggie Bush and Joique Bell. Add in Eric Ebron, Joseph Fauria, Ryan Broyles, Kris Durham and Kevin Ogletree along with a sound offensive line, and, yeah, Detroit should score plenty of points…as usual. Expect Lombardi, who worked with the New Orleans Saints offense since 2007, to make efficiency, not volume, the focus. On defense, Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley and Ziggy Ansah will not be enjoyable to block, and Kyle Van Noy will mesh very well with Stephen Tulloch and DeAndre Levy in the linebacker corp.
6. New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees is still Drew Brees, and Brandin Cooks is a supercharged Darren Sproles. Jimmy Graham, whether you consider him a wide receiver or tight end, is a monster in the red zone. The defense isn't loaded with superstars, but Akiem Hicks and Cameron Jordan might be the most underrated defensive end tandem in the NFC. Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro should create plenty of turnovers from their respective safety positions in 2014. Watch out for running back Khiry Robinson. There's not an amazing amount of depth in New Orleans, but the first-string talent is special.
7. Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers. Healthy. Yes sir. He's the best quarterback in the game, and the Packers added Davante Adams, Jeff Janis, Jared Abbrederis in the draft. Randall Cobb is healthy. Bryan Bulaga's back. Julius Peppers has some juice left coming off the edge to help Clay Matthews and the rest of the pass-rushing group, and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix adds the springy athleticism needed on the back end of the defense. Could Colt Lyerla replace Jermichael Finley at tight end?
8. Philadelphia Eagles
Chip Kelly will have the offense running at its usual rapid and super-efficient pace, and Darren Sproles should help to keep LeSean McCoy fresh. Jordan Matthews may step into the "No. 1" wide receiver role in his rookie year, and Jeremy Maclin's back. However, DeSean Jackson's now in Washington, which will hurt. Zach Ertz should be in for a big year at tight end, and the offensive line is, easily, the best in football. There are some question marks on defense, especially at safety, but the entire unit should be good enough to keep the Eagles in just about every game.
9. Cincinnati Bengals
Anthony Collins and Michael Johnson bolted in free agency, two of the team's most reliable players on each side of the line of scrimmage. Rookies Jeremy Hill and Darqueze Dennard figure to play relatively significant roles in the offense and defense this season. Geno Atkins and Leon Hall return—huge. Can Andy Dalton take another step? He absolutely needs to for the Bengals to get over that agonizing playoff hump.
10. Chicago Bears
Brandon Marshall. Alshon Jeffery. Martellus Bennett. Towering targets for Jay Cutler, who was on a career-best pace before getting injured last year. Matt Forte and Ka'Deem Carey should make for an effective running game. The defensive line needed reinforcements after a wretched 2013. Enter Lamarr Houston, Jared Allen, Willie Young, Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton. Chicago needs young linebackers to improve and for the super-talented Kyle Fuller to learn quickly from veterans Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings at corner.
11. Cleveland Browns
If Josh Gordon wasn't in line to serve a lengthy suspension, the Browns would have a Top 10 roster. Andrew Hawkins is a YAC stud / uncoverable from the slot. Jordan Cameron's a freaky specimen. The offensive line is sturdy. Same with the defensive line. Karlos Dansby, Donte Whitner, Pierre Desir bring some nastiness and athleticism to an already good defense that'll be lead by blitzing genius Mike Pettine. Oh, and Johnny Manziel's (probably)the starting quarterback.
12. Buffalo Bills
Mario Williams. Kyle Williams. Marcell Dareus (who might be suspended a few games to start the year). An impressive defensive line trio. Jerry Hughes was one of the NFL's most efficient pass-rushers in 2013. Thumper Brandon Spikes joins as an exquisite complement to the rangy Kiko Alonso. Even without Jairus Byrd, the secondary's loaded. So is the running back group. The offensive line is good, and could be great if Cyrus Kouandjio blossoms early. Speed is the theme in the receiving corps headlined by Robert Woods, Marquise Goodwin and Sammy Watkins. Also, Mike Williams can serve as a possession / red-zone target for EJ Manuel.
13. Baltimore Ravens
As usual, Ozzie Newsome has done a fine job reconstructing the Ravens roster. The defensive line is aging and lost Arthur Jones, but Timmy Jernigan and C.J. Mosley will be taking significant snaps on sooner than later. The acquisition of Steve Smith was a good one, even if he only has one or two years left. Dennis Pitta returns. Gary Kubiak's calling the shots on offense. Jeremy Zuttah should be an upgrade over Gino Gradkowski at center and Terrance Brooks should be a fine complement to Matt Elam on the back end of the secondary.
14. St. Louis Rams
Holy Defensive Line. Robert Quinn. Michael Brockers. Chris Long. Aaron Donald. William Hayes, Alex Carrington, Kendall Langford as quality depth. The offensive line will be nastier with No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson and getting Jake Long and Rodger Saffold should benefit Zac Stacy and Sam Bradford. How much should we trust Bradford though? Pressure-packed year for him and last year's first-round pick Tavon Austin, who technically "leads" an average receiving contingent. The secondary is relatively tight.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No team spent in free agency like the Buccaneers. Michael Johnson. Alterraun Verner. Clinton McDonald. Josh McCown. Oniel Cousins. Their draft was fun too, as they added extreme size on offense with 6'5″ Mike Evans and 6'6″ Austin Seferian-Jenkins to give McCown a Chicago Bears-like pass-catching unit. Darrelle Revis is gone, but Lavonte David and Gerald McCoy, First-Team All-Pros, are the leaders of the defense. Doug Martin, Mike James and newcomer Charles Sims might formulate one of the most versatile and efficient running back groups in the league.
16. New York Jets
Regardless of the personnel, the Jets will always be dangerous on defense thanks to head coach Rex Ryan, a legitimate blitz-calling mastermind. Fortunately for Gang Green, they have a few super-talented players, too. Muhammad Wilkerson is the best 3-4 defensive end not named J.J. Watt, and Sheldon Richardson is an absolute menace inside. David Harris isn't a spry as he once was, but he knows Ryan's system in and out, and rookie Calvin Pryor should be a wrecking ball at safety. The offense was given a much needed boost of talent out wide with Eric Decker, along with three mid-to-late-round draft picks and size-speed specimen Jace Amaro at tight end. If Geno Smith takes a big step, the Jets will contend for a spot in the postseason.
17. Indianapolis Colts
If the Colts simply realize and embrace the fact they're a pass-first team, they'll be fine. Andrew Luck should make another positive step like he did as a sophomore in 2013 — the addition of Hakeem Nicks and the return of Dwayne Allen should help his cause. The offensive line isn't special, but with Luck's pocket-movement skills, the blocking shouldn't be a major issue. On defense, well, there may be some growing pains, especially with Robert Mathis suspended to start the year, although Zach Kerr's a perfect nose tackle to spell Josh Chapman. D'Qwell Jackson's a solid yet unspectacular middle linebacker. Trent Richardson's last chance to remove the bust label?
18. Arizona Cardinals
Losing Daryl Washington to a season-long suspension really hurts, especially after Karlos Dansby wasn't re-signed this offseason. The defensive front is strong but somewhat old with Calais Campbell and Darnell Dockett anchoring. With Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu and first-round pick Deone Bucannon, the secondary has elite potential. Andre Ellington is an perfect "new age" running back, and getting 2013 first-round selection Jonathan Cooper onto the field will be a welcomed talent injection to a sometimes very shaky offensive line. If it can protect Carson Palmer, he'll have a nice group off pass-catchers out wide and in the slot.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers
Consecutive 8-8 years isn't acceptable in Pittsburgh. Round 1 pick Ryan Shazier is a physical freak who should star from Week 1 in Dick Lebeau's defense. Mike Tomlin's club needs 2013 draft picks Shamarko Thomas and Markus Wheaton to become prominent players on each side of the ball this year. Stephon Tuitt and Josh Mauro should contribute to the Steelers 3-4 front as rookies. The secondary, with a lot of age and inexperienced players as depth, is pretty concerning. The offensive line isn't tremendous, but with David DeCastro the leading the way, it should be good enough.
20. Miami Dolphins
Signing Branden Albert and drafting Ju'Wuan James should help to alleviate most of the Dolphins offensive line woes that have hindered Ryan Tannehill's development through two seasons. The defensive line has some unheralded pieces, most namely Olivier Vernon, Randy Starks at Jared Odrick. Behind them, the linebackers are OK, and it'll be interesting to see how Koa Misi transitions to inside linebacker in 2014. The receivers aren't special, but Mike Wallace flashes big-play ability, and Jarvis Landry should be a stud in the slot. Cortland Finnegan doesn't add much to the secondary, but Brent Grimes is a pesky corner, and Reshad Jones has shown glimpses of All-Pro potential at safety. Could this be Lamar Miller's breakout campaign? He's only 23.
21. New York Giants
The second-best roster in the NFC East belongs to the Giants. Hakeem Nicks is gone, but Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz should be a blast at receiver for Eli Manning. The offensive line has slowly but surely been built over the past two years, and rookie Andre Williams has a feature-back skill set. New offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo should create a more efficient attack for the G-Men. The once famous defensive line has lost some key members from the past, but youngsters Jonathan Hankins, Damontre Moore and Jay Bromley are promising. If Jason Pierre-Paul returns to form, New York could be a playoff sleeper.
22. Washington Redskins
Robert Griffin III should be fully healthy. Which is, quite clearly, huge. DeSean Jackson will be a much-needed downfield threat to complement Pierre Garcon and tight end Jordan Reed. The defense is still a work in progress, but snatching Jason Hatcher from the rival Cowboys was smart. Rookie Trent Murphy is a versatile outside linebacker who'll be mentored by Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan. Akeem Jordan was an underrated, cost-effective free-agent pickup. The relatively old secondary will struggle.
23. Dallas Cowboys
No DeMarcus Ware. No Sean Lee. No Jason Hatcher. The defense is primed for another disappointing season. Tony Romo, Dez Bryant, Jason Witten, DeMarco Murray and Terrance Williams should flourish on offense, as usual. The two units are polar opposites in terms of talent and depth.
24. Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan. Roddy White. Harry Douglas. Julio Jones is back. Jake Matthews will be a welcomed addition to an offensive line that was too permeable in 2013. The loss of Sean Weatherspoon is devastating to a lackluster defensive unit (outside of Desmond Trufant) that'll add more 3-4 elements to its base nickel alignment this year. Like the Cowboys, offense must carry the Falcons. Big time.
25. Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton may be running for his life often in 2014 after Jordan Gross' retirement. To some, Kelvin Benjamin has somewhat high "bust potential," but if used as red-zone specialist, he could thrive. Essentially, the secondary is in shambles, and there's no Steve Smith. However, the defensive front seven can make a strong argument as the best in football.
26. Minnesota Vikings
Greg Jennings. Year 2 of Cordarrelle Patterson. Adrian Peterson. The Vikings might have best left tackle / center / right tackle trio in the NFL of Matt Kalil, John Sullivan and Phil Loadholt. How good will Teddy Bridgewater be? The defensive line just might take a page from the Seahawks — the entire unit can be effective even if there's no legitimate star. The secondary is a little concerning, but Xavier Rhodes has lockdown skills. The linebackers need help, yet Anthony Barr is a project that could yield DeMarcus Ware-type results.
27. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs stunned everyone by starting 9-0 in 2014 and finishing 11-5 en route to a playoff berth. But their true colors showed down the stretch, and they blew a huge lead in a wild-card loss to Andrew Luck and the Colts. Eric Berry, Jamaal Charles and Justin Houston are elite players at their respective positions. Tamba Hali and rookie Dee Ford will lead the impressive pass-rushing unit. Elsewhere though, the roster is blah. The receiving corps isn't very threatening—neither is Alex Smith. The offensive line lost Branden Albert and Jon Asamoah, and the safety spot opposite Berry is totally up for grabs. Can Kansas City recreate turnover ratio of +18 again? Probably not.
28. San Diego Chargers
The Chargers overachieved in 2013, and much of their success was due to the high-efficiency offensive head coach Mike McCoy installed for quarterback Philip Rivers. On paper, the roster doesn't have many flashy pieces, but the Rivers / Keenan Allen connection should only get better. Beyond the secondary, the defense is worrisome. The offensive line isn't special, but with plenty of quick passing, it doesn't have to be.
29. Houston Texans
The Texans have a major quarterback issue. Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Tom Savage vs. Case Keenum is, frankly, a dreadful signal-caller competition. J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney will keep Houston in games, but beyond them, there isn't much top-end talent or depth on the defense. Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins will be nice, reliable targets for whoever is throwing them the football. How much does Arian Foster have left?
30. Oakland Raiders
Jokes about the Raiders this offseason have centered around the fact that they brought in good players past their primes. But with Justin Tuck, LaMarr Woodley, Khalil Mack, Antonio Smith, Justin Ellis and sophomore Sio Moore at linebacker, the defensive front seven is greatly improved. Gabe Jackson could star at guard as a rookie, and James Jones might be a decent red-zone target for either Matt Schaub or Derek Carr. Can't forget Maurice Jones-Drew, either.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
Gus Bradley and David Caldwell are rebuilding the right way, but Chad Henne and a green Blake Bortles don't create much reason for excitement under center. The Jaguars offensive line isn't very intimidating, and on defense, they'll rely on former Seahawks Red Bryant, Chris Clemons and Walter Thurmond. The linebacker trio is average at best. The wideouts have potential, but are very young.
32. Tennessee Titans
The quarterback position is worrisome with Jake Locker. The transition to Ray Horton's 3-4 doesn't exactly fit the strength's of the defensive personnel. Alterraun Verner's in Tampa Bay. Kendall Wright's a stud, but who else is there as a threat out wide? Will Justin Hunter be more consistent in Year 2? Tennessee's heavily invested in the offensive line over the past two years. Draft Bishop Sankey on your fantasy team. He'll see an abundance of touches.


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