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Audi A4 Avant 1.4T FSI Sport 5dr S Tronic [Leather/Tech Pack] Information
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Xenon Lights
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17" Alloy Wheels
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Vehicle Information
- Acoustic windscreen
- Electric front windows
- Electric rear windows
- Rain and light sensors
- Rear wiper
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Hill hold control
- Multi-Collision braking
- Traction control
- Front/rear floor mats
- Luggage compartment carpet
- Comfort dynamic suspension
- Audi phone box with wireless charging
- Audi smartphone interface
- Mobile telephone preparation - bluetooth interface
- Voice control system
- Audi drive select
- Audi parking system plus with front and rear sensors
- Audi Pre sense collision avoidance
- Cruise control speed limiter
- Electro-mechanical PAS
- Power boot opening and closing
- Stop/start button
- Audi Virtual Cockpit - 12.3" LCD instrument cluster
- MMI navigation plus with HDD and jukebox storage 2 SD card readers single CD/DVD player
- Service interval indicator
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Body colour door mirrors
- Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
- Aluminium ellipse silver trim
- 2 USB ports
- Audi Sound System with 10 speakers
- Aux input
- DAB digital radio module
- MMI radio plus with CD player
- Air inlets in titan black with two horizontal inlays in chrome
- Aluminium roof rails
- Aluminium window trim
- Body colour bumpers
- Body colour door handles
- Chrome rolled exhaust
- High gloss black triangular aperture at rear door
- Rear diffuser in Twilight grey matt
- Solid paint
- Twilight grey matt radiator grille with chrome inlay
- Automatic headlights automatic windscreen wipers
- Headlight range control
- LED daytime running lights
- LED indicators in door mirrors
- Xenon headlights
- 3 zone climate control
- 3 spoke high multi-function leather sports steering wheel
- Aluminium door sill trims
- Front centre armrest with 12v socket
- Gearshift paddles
- Jack and tool kit
- Reach rake adjustable steering column
- Rear centre armrest
- Retractable load area cover
- Titanium grey cloth headlining
- Twin leather upholstery front sports seats
- LED Interior light pack - A4/S4
- Non Smokers pack
- 3 point rear seatbelts x3
- Active bonnet
- Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags
- First aid kit
- Front head airbags
- Front seatbelt pretensioners load limiters
- Front side airbags
- Seatbelt warning
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Warning triangle
- Driver's seat height adjustment
- Front headrests
- Heated front seats
- Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger/outer rear seats inc passenger airbag deactivation
- Rear headrests
- Split folding rear seats
- Top tether anchor plate for isofix child seat
- Anti theft alarm
- Keyless Start
- Locking wheel bolts
- Remote central locking
- Thatcham category 1 alarm immobiliser
- Towbar preparation
- Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
- 17" 5 spoke Y design alloy wheels
- Space saver spare wheel
- HC+NOx: N
- Particles: N
- Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
- Catalytic Convertor: True
- Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
- Cylinders: 4
- Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH
- Fuel Type: TURBO INJECTION
- Gears: 7 SPEED
- Number of Valves: 16
- Valve gear: DOHC
- EC: True
- EC Combined: 51.4
- EC Extra Urban: 61.4
- EC Urban: 40.4
- Any aspect of the vehicles safety cause concern?: Data Not Available
- Based On ID: N
- Coin Description: T FSI
- Coin Series: Sport [Tech Pack]
- Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 150
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 1.4
- NCAP Safety Assist %: M1
- Service Interval Frequency - Months: N
- Special Edition: Data Not Available
- Special Order: Data Not Available
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
- Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: N
- Timing Belt Interval Mileage: N
- 0 to 60: Data Not Available
- 0 to 62: 8.9
- Engine Power KW: 110
- Engine Power RPM: 5000
- Engine Torque LBS.FT: 184
- Engine Torque MKG: 26
- Engine Torque NM: 250
- Engine Torque RPM: 1500
- PS: True
- Top Speed: 130
- Alloys?: True
- Space Saver?: True
- Tyre Size Front: 225/50 R17
- Tyre Size Rear: 225/50 R17
- Tyre Size Spare: SPACE SAVER
- Wheel Style: 5Y SPOKE
- Wheel Type: 17" ALLOY
- Height: 1434
- Height (including roof rails): N
- Length: 4725
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.5
- Wheelbase: 2820
- Width (excluding mirrors): 1842
- Width (including mirrors): 2022
- Boot Capacity Saloons: 505
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 54
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 2005
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 1510
- Max. Roof Load: 90
- Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1700
- Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 740
- Minimum Kerbweight: 1415
- No. of Seats: 5
- Payload: 590
Audi A4 Avant A4 EFFORT
Audi's A4 needed to up its game in the face of tough competition from BMW's 3 Series, Mercedes' C-Class and the Jaguar XE in the image-conscious compact executive sector. It has. The styling of this fifth generation model may be evolutionary but underneath are serious revisions that will challenge rivals harder than ever. Car & Driving's experts take a look.
Ten Second Review
This fifth generation Audi A4 is very much a thorough evolution of its predecessor and now claims to be class-leading in nearly all the areas that really matter to business buyers in the compact executive segment. That means efficiency, cabin quality, practicality and technology. As a result, it'll be hard to ignore if you're looking for a car of this kind.
Audi knows a thing or two about mid-sized family cars with a prestigious feel, compact executive contenders like this A4. This model, along with BMW's 3 Series, has driven huge growth in that compact executive segment, vanquishing Mercedes' C-Class in the process. Today though, things are different. The C-Class has been rejuvenated into a much stronger proposition, the 3 Series range has been usefully improved and a very accomplished new class rival has arrived in the form of Jaguar's XE. This MK5 model A4 is Audi's response. If you think it doesn't seem that much different, then look a little closer. What we have here is a car that's lighter, sleeker and cleverer than before. As a result, this Audi is inevitably more efficient too, with a tax-beating sub-100g/km of CO2 figure now promised on the most frugal diesel models. Inside, we're promised the classiest cabin in the segment - and one of the most technologically advanced. Plus, as usual, there's the option of quattro 4WD and either saloon or Avant estate bodystyles.
Driving Experience
The A4 has always struck an appealing balance between handling and comfort and with this MK5 model, the Ingolstadt engineers have sought to improve its credentials still further by developing a new five-link suspension system. Optional adjustable shock absorbers with 'sports' and 'comfort' modes will enable owners to get the most from this and a dynamic steering system is another extra cost feature that'll reward those you like their driving. Both features can be controlled through the standard Audi drive select driving-dynamics system, which alters throttle response and auto gearshift timings in its most basic form. Talking of auto gearshifts, the old CVT automatic gearbox has gone, replaced by a seven speed dual clutch 'S tronic' unit that claims to be able to improve both performance and fuel consumption. As before, the A4 differs from its BMW 3 Series rival in its use of front wheel drive for most models. Also as before though, quattro 4WD is optional - and standard on the top V6 variants. The most powerful of these models even has the option of a sports differential for the rear axle to maximise traction. Refreshingly in a segment dominated by cars fueling themselves from the black pump, TFSI petrol models are still very much part of the mainstream A4 range, a 150PS 1.4-litre unit offered alongside a pokey 2.0-litre powerplant offering either 190PS or 252PS. There's also a 354PS 3.0-litre TFSI sporting S4 model at the top of the range. Most A4 buyers though, will continue to want a diesel, probably the 2.0 TDI 150PS variant, which gets to 62mph from rest in a brisk 8.6s. If you want more diesel power, then a 190PS version of this unit is also available, plus there's a 218PS 3.0 TDI V6 model further up the range.
Design and Build
This time round, the A4 is lighter - significantly so in fact. A hi-tech 'MLB' platform uses high strength steel and aluminium to reduce weight by up to 120kg compared to the old model, despite this MK5 design growing in all areas except height. As for styling, well saloon and Avant estate versions of this fifth generation model offers a clear evolution on what went before, with all features sharpened and defined. Special attention has been paid to aerodynamics, this A4 boasting the lowest drag coefficient in its class. As usual, there's a choice of either saloon or Avant estate bodystyles, the latter offering 505-litre boot - or 1,510-litres with the rear seats folded. The interior is typically Audi and a very classy place to be. Everything is well laid out with high grade materials in all areas you'll interact with regularly. There's the option of getting an 8.3" touchscreen mounted on top of the dashboard but even if you stick with the standard centre dash infotainment screen, you'll get an up-to-the-minute set-up able to support the latest Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Overall, you wouldn't call the appearance of this A4's cabin exciting but it would certainly be a soothing environment for long journeys. It's surely clever, a key option being the neat 'Audi virtual cockpit' we first saw on the TT sportscar. This replaces all the dials in front of the driver with a 12.3" high resolution LCD screen. As for practicality, well there's more luggage space this time round, the Avant estate variant now offering a class-leading 505-litre boot, extendable to 1,510-litres if you wish.
Market and Model
Prices have inevitably risen slightly, but still occupy much the same bracket as before, so expect to be paying somewhere between £26,000 and £38,000 for most models, with a premium of £1,400 for the Avant estate bodystyle. There's a choice of three transmission options, a six-speed manual gearbox, plus two auto set-ups, a seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic and an older-tech eight-speed tiptronic. At least standard equipment is pretty complete across the line-up. All trim levels include alloy wheels of at least 17-inches in size, Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, the 'Audi smartphone' interface, the 'Audi drive select' driving dynamics system, three-zone climate control and a 7-inch colour MMI infotainment monitor. We'd want to look at a couple of key options. The 'Audi phone box' connects smartphones to the on-board antenna and charges them. Meanwhile, for discerning hi-fi fans, a Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System with innovative 3D sound is available. As for safety, well along with the usual airbags and electronic safety nets such as ABS and stability control, there's optional active lane assist, a rear cross traffic alert, collision avoidance assist plus a cruise control system that assists with tiresome traffic-jams.
Cost of Ownership
Running costs are of course a vital consideration in this segment and this A4 offers some impressive numbers thanks to this generation model's weight reductions and that sleeker shape. The volume 2.0 TDI 150PS ultra diesel variant delivers best-in-class readings of 74.3mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 99g/km. Opt for the pokier 2.0 TDI 190PS variant and the figures become 72.4mpg and 102g/km, so there's no huge penalty for the extra performance. The particularly cultured V6 TDI engines also show impressive restraint. The 218PS version with seven-speed S tronic transmission registers a 109g/km output when combined with Sport specification and front-wheel-drive. Also deserving of a special mention is the 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with 190PS. It slashes CO2 output to as little as 116g/km through the use of a completely new combustion process developed using the familiar Miller cycle as its basis, and will be notable for its ability to deliver optimal response across the entire engine speed range. All A4s come with a three year 60,000 mile warranty which can be extended to four years/75,000 miles or five years/90,000 miles for a fee. Audi residuals are some of the best in the business, assuming you pick a desirable engine and trim combination. Some restraint on the all too tempting options list will help too.
Audi has spent nearly a quarter of a century perfecting its A4 - and that really shows in this fifth generation model. It's a spacious, classy car that's very composed to drive and is fully conversant with the kind of hi-tech design and faultless cabin quality that its target junior executive market likes to expect. So it stacks up in the showroom just as well as it does on the balance sheet, with running cost returns that with most engines will make it your company accountant's go-to choice. Even more than before, this A4 feels like a car that's been lovingly and very carefully considered. The depth of engineering and the thought that's gone into the tiniest details combine to further enhance the warm fuzzy feeling that's charmed Audi customers for years. If you're one of those people, then you'll like this car very much. And even if you're not, you'll find it hard not to be impressed by way it systematically ticks almost every box on the compact executive market wish list. It's very thorough. And very Audi.
- Hundreds of Special Offers to choose from.
- Over 20 years experience in the industry.
- Price match promise.
- Fast and easy finance application and decision.
- Free nationwide delivery to your door.
- Vehicle excise duty included.
- Full manufacturer warranty.
- 12 Months roadside assistance.
- Ongoing customer support.
- Unbeatable maintenance packages to keep you on the road.
- Brand new vehicles directly from the manufacturer.


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Reader Rabbit Preschool has been designed to interest children and encourage learning of basic kindergarten skills such as mathematics, phonics, reading, and listening in multiple contexts. This Reader Rabbit series is comprised of grade-based and subject-based titles aimed at children from infancy through second grade. Reader Rabbit is the main protagonist and goes on various adventures usually involving educational mini-games.
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Release Date: Canceled
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Alarms & Monitors
Sensaphone is a market leader of affordable, easy-to-use devices that monitor your home, business, vacation home, poultry house, barn, hog housing, horse arena, greenhouse, hoop house, nursery building or computer room for problems such as power outages, temperature fluctuation, water damage and intrusion. In the event that one of the aforementioned issues occurs, the Sensaphone will autodial pre-set telephone numbers to notify you of the occurrence. Remote access also makes it possible to call in at any time with a touch-tone telephone to check the status of all monitored conditions and to make program changes. Sensaphone allows you to detect problems before they become disasters.


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Brownback Signs School Finance Bill
KSCB News - April 22, 2014 8:05 am
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a school funding bill that restores aid for poor districts but also ends the current teacher tenure process.
The measure signed Monday is intended to satisfy a March ruling from the Kansas Supreme Court with a $129 million funding increase for the next school year. Legislators approved the bill on April 6. It now goes back to a three-judge district court panel for review.
The bill restores aid payments that equalize spending for school districts by giving poor districts additional funds for operations and capital improvements. The measure also includes provisions ending existing procedures for teacher tenure process and targeting additional spending for higher education.
Brownback praised the measure for providing more education spending and property tax relief to school districts.


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The "Tom Herbkersman Commons" is the latest portion of the May River/Bruin roads streetscape to be completed and is intended to be a gathering place for citizens and tourists.
This beautiful plaza includes a map of Old Town in brick pavers, a sitting wall, benches and a rain garden. Other items constructed during this phase of the streetscape include a sidewalk on Bruin Road, additional benches, trash cans, irrigation and tree wells.
Landscaping of the four corners at May River Road and Bluffton Road is also a part of this project, as well as the planting of over 75 trees. Along with streetlights installed last fall, this work completes the last of the major projects on Bruin and May River Road up to Pin Oak Street.
The next phase of construction will occur west of Pin Oak Street and is planned to include on-street parking and sidewalks in keeping with the completed section. The parking and sidewalk improvements are designed to extend from Pin Oak to Whispering Pines.
Additional sidewalk on the northern side of May River Road, from Whispering Pines to Buck Island Road, is designed for more pedestrian access. This work will provide pedestrian connectivity from the Buck Island/Simmonsville neighborhood all the way to Old Town.
The streetscape project originated from our Old Town master plan. The intent for the streetscape was to improve pedestrian access and safety.
The design included the on-street parking, which serves multiple purposes. It provided parking for Old Town, where the need was significant. Parking on the streetscape has aided in pedestrian safety, acting as a barrier between the travel lanes and the sidewalks. It also has acted to calm traffic as drivers slow when there are obstacles near the travel lanes.
In addition to improving pedestrian safety, aesthetics are considered in the design of the streetscape. Tree planting is designed to enhance the canopy over the street and restore its historic nature. Many of the trees are flowering trees as well, and they will add seasonal color to the streetscape.
On Sept. 13, the Hilton Head Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, town leaders, citizens and staff met at the recently-completed "Tom Herbkersman Commons" at the corner of May River and Bluffton roads. This event officially opened the Chamber's local office and the Commons.
Our streetscape project has provided the town with a gathering place, parking, pedestrian safety and accessibility as well as areas to stop, rest and enjoy the charm of the Old Town atmosphere.
It also has provided the opportunity to enhance the beauty, and preserve the historic qualities, of this part of Old Town Bluffton.
If you ever have questions about our wonderful town, don't hesitate to contact Town Hall at 706-4500 or email Lisa Sulka at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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(Original Air Date: 02/01/06) Do you know someone who can't seem to get rid of their clutter? They keep newspapers, magazines, old clothes, and just plain junk thinking it will come in handy one day. Dr. Phil talks to extreme hoarders, who are embarrassing their families and destroying their homes. Nancy says her husband, John, is a packrat who turned their beautiful four-bedroom home into what she calls "the black hole." The house became so overcrowded with junk that they were forced to live in a trailer, and now the trailer is nearly filled to the brim! Will John and Nancy ever be able to live in their house again? And how is John's hoarding affecting their three children? Then, Misty saves every piece of paper her kids write on, and every article of clothing they've ever worn. Her husband, Greg, can't understand why she can't just toss them out. What's behind her inability to throw things away? Share your stories, join the discussion.
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In this recovering economy, mid-market companies are trying to grow revenue, boost productivity and stay competitive. While the executives at the helm remain optimistic about the future, they believe government is hindering their economic growth, according to Deloitte's report, "Mid-market Perspectives: 2013 Report on America's Economic Engine."
The majority of respondents in the nationwide survey - 57 percent - anticipate that over the next year, the economy will grow less than 2 percent or not at all.
For 69 percent of respondents, government budget challenges are the biggest concern; 60 percent cited rising health care costs and 53 percent cited high tax rates. All three issues were perceived to be greater obstacles this year than they were last year.
"This year's results highlight a potential economic inflection point, with most mid-market executives confident about their business prospects and taking the necessary steps to prepare for growth," said Tom McGee, national managing partner of Deloitte Growth Enterprise Services. "In order for the economy to regain its momentum and allow businesses to fully prosper, the survey respondents want government to make meaningful progress on the issues that are creating uncertainty and hindering economic growth."
The Deloitte survey, conducted by OnResearch, polled 525 senior executives at companies with annual revenues between $50 million and $1 billion about their expectations, experiences and plans for becoming more competitive in the current economic environment. Twenty-two New Jersey firms were included, though those firms were not named.
"What I've seen when talking to New Jersey-based companies is that they primarily cite the challenges with government policies, particularly around the budget," said Ron Rickles, managing partner of Deloitte's New Jersey practice.
The survey was conducted in the latter half of March, so the fiscal cliff and sequestration were likely in the minds of the executives who took part in the survey, Rickles said.
"If we can get more stability around that, the level of confidence might go up," he said. "There is positive economic activity but it's very limited right now."
The findings showed that the housing market and European debt were much less of a concern than they were last year. Many companies are poised to grow, with 46 percent expecting to increase revenue this year. Still, due to the uncertain business climate, 43 percent of mid-market executives will defer major investments, although 46 percent ranked investment in technology as a priority.


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Marriages, boyfriends and girlfriends may come and go, but at least when it comes to The Rolling Stones, band mates appear to be forever. Singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are arguably the best creative duo in rock history and have known each other for six decades now. Sometimes they have gotten along swimmingly. And other times less so, particularly when Richards' past of drug abuse and Jagger's aspirations of a solo career increased tension among the two. The Jagger-Richards history is explored in the appropriately titled Mick vs. Keith: The Strange Case of Jagger & Richards, an unauthorized look at their respective histories.
NOTE: It is at this point that I will note that this package is not a multi-disc set that focuses on the relationship of the two. Rather, it is a packaged set of two previous unauthorized documentaries on the two musicians, specifically The Roaring 20s, which examines Jagger's influences and work during that period in his life, and Keith Richards Under Review, which looks at Richards from his youth to present day on a much longer arc. Complicating things are the rumors that Under Review is basically a repackaged version of The Human Riff, a Richards doc of similar runtime and extras that I have not seen. If you are familiar with either (or both) of these films, feel free to move on as you see fit. For others, move along, nothing to see here.
There are two keys when it comes to unauthorized documentaries like this, the first is that the lack of participation may itself to some speculation on how things happened on an event or two. But the other more important one is how familiar one may be with the subject is likely how entertaining that may find said documentaries. As one who knows the broad strokes of the Jagger-Richards collaboration and of the Stones history in general, I personally found the documentaries enjoyable for the various aspects they cover. For instance, the Jagger feature in covering the period from 1962-1972, examines his work during the era past the studios and concerts, with his film work and solo material to be more specific. The Richards documentary perhaps unknowingly uses this time as one of the things that led to the Mick and Keith problems of the '70s and '80s, as Richards thought doing solo material was a betrayal of sorts to the band. These moments of synergy between both films are subtle yet nice to call back to.
With the Richards feature, looking at more of his life and work with Jagger, combined with Richards' personal problems, the film also looks at the music critically and structurally. Richards' own foray into solo work late in his career is also delved into, and the overall feeling that the pendulum of charisma has swung from Jagger to Richards is touched upon too. Both films use a mix of interview footage from their subjects (likely public domain film) along with interviews from writers like Anthony DeCurtis of "Rolling Stone," Chris Welch of "Melody Maker" and other journalists, biographers and music historians to do their best to fill in the blanks that Jagger and Richards were unable or unwilling to provide.
If there is one thing that this set on Mick and Keith lacks, it is more stuff about Mick and Keith. Sure, tying one thing from one documentary into the other documentary is nice, but those moments tend to feel a little fleeting, particularly when these discs run almost four hours in length. When you use a documentary that focuses on one subject for most of it without devoting substantial time to the other part of this equation (as Jagger and Richards would presumably be), there is going to be a natural vacancy there. Moreover, trying to make up for it by spending a period of time on it in the other piece certainly will not make up for it when you have several hours of film to pore over and no involvement from the people said film is discussing. So in sum, Mick vs. Keith could have been better spent by focusing on Mick vs. Keith.
If anything, that is the lasting memory of this Mick vs. Keith set for me. While there is inherent time spent looking at the on again, off again partnership and friendship of the two, it is a small percentage of what the focus is, and that is a bit of a problem. Like the Jagger-Richards collaboration which may seemingly go on forever and provide hours of enjoyment, this set's incompleteness is also a legacy that will last awhile.
Both features are presented in 4:3 full frame and juggle an armload of footage in the process. There are the films, whether they are Gimme Shelter or a variety of concert films, vintage interview footage with the subjects, or perhaps a newsreel or two sprinkled in for good measure. The various reporter/writer/acquaintance interviews all look fine and naturally reproduced, without a hint of edge enhancement or haloing. The discs were pretty much what I thought they would look like.
Stereo sound across both discs. Honestly, I was not expecting to be blown away by the sonic quality of almost four hours of unauthorized documentary, and I was not. Dialogue sounds consistent through the many interviews conducted for both subjects, and the numerous snippets of music, whether it is recorded in studio or live, all sound clear as a bell. There are no prolonged bouts of chirping or hissing that may plague the features, and they both sound as good as they will likely be.
Not really all that much; the Jagger disc has an additional interview (6:50) with the band's onetime personal assistant and the Richards disc has one (5:30) with a friend of Keith's. The Richards disc has "The Hardest Interactive Keith Richards Quiz in the World Ever" which is not all that interactive, and both discs have biographical information on the contributors of each disc and any relevant links to their work.
Mick vs. Keith is a fascinating idea worth examining, and the unauthorized interview subjects try to make it so, but without a predominant focus on the subject, watching both discs feels more like flirting than full penetration. Technically, the discs look and sound about what you would expect them to look at sound. From a bonus material perspective, the filmmakers left everything in the film with very little additional stuff here. If you are new to the Stones it is worth checking out, because it catches up on other aspects of the band nicely. But if you want more hearty fare on the subjects themselves (or are a die-hard fan), you might want to go elsewhere.


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Everglades, subtropical saw-grass marsh region, a "river of grass" up to 50 miles (80 km) wide but generally less than 1 foot (0.3 metre) deep, covering more than 4,300 square miles (11,100 square km) of southern Florida, U.S. Through it, water moves slowly southward to mangrove swamps bordering the Gulf of Mexico to the southwest and Florida Bay to the south. To the east the marsh reaches near the narrow, sandy belt that includes the Miami metropolitan area, and to the west it merges into Big Cypress Swamp. The name Everglades is a term unique to Florida. Glade has been used to refer to an open, grassy area in the forest or a moist, swampy area; ever may have referred to the marsh's seemingly interminable expanse.
Natural environment
The Everglades occupies a shallow limestone-floored basin that slopes imperceptibly southward at about 2.4 inches per mile (about 4 cm per km). Much of it is covered with saw grass (a sedge, the edges of which are covered with minute sharp teeth), which grows to a height of 4 to 10 feet (1.2 to 3 metres). Open water is sometimes found. Slight changes in the elevation of the land and the water's salt content create different habitats. The Florida Bay estuary is covered with sea grass and serves as a nursery for fish. Mangroves also serve as nurseries and as feeding grounds for wading birds in tidal areas where fresh and salt water combine. Coastal prairie regions support salt-tolerant succulents and cordgrass. Hardwood hammocks consist of thick stands of tropical (mahogany, cocoplum, and strangler fig) and temperate (saw palmetto, live oak, and red maple) trees growing on slight hills, creating islands in the saw-grass marsh and sloughs; domes of cypress or willow can also be found. Pinelands, dominated by slash pine, occupy dry ridges.
The organic soils, formed from the decay of lush vegetation, range from discontinuous shallow patches to accumulations of peat and muck 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 metres) thick near Lake Okeechobee. The best soils are deep mucks found in a narrow zone along the lakeshore, where a dense tangle of custard apple, or pond apple, once grew.
The climate of the Everglades is tropical to subtropical and is influenced strongly by the southeast trade winds. Monthly mean temperatures range from 63 °F (17 °C) to 82 °F (28 °C), though winter frosts occur on rare occasions. Rainfall averages 40 to 65 inches (1,000 to 1,650 mm) annually, with most coming between May and October. During that period the land is nearly covered with a sheet of water. In the dry season (December–April), however, water levels drop and leave it dotted with small pools.
The marsh provides habitat for more than 350 bird species. There are wading birds such as egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, and ibis; shore and water birds such as terns, plovers, rails, and sandpipers; birds of prey including owls, hawks, and osprey; and a wide variety of songbirds. Several game fish species make their homes there. The Everglades is known for its population of alligators; bobcats, white-tailed deer, river otters, gray foxes, and many types of snakes, lizards, and turtles also live there. The area provides habitat for endangered species such as the manatee, Florida panther, wood stork, American crocodile, and several species of sea turtle. The population of wading birds in the Everglades has fallen drastically since the mid-20th century.
Early inhabitants
To the Native Americans of the region, the Everglades was known as Pa-Hay-Okee ("Grassy Water"). Its vast areas of open saw grass were used as passage for dugout canoes and as hunting and fishing territory. Although there was little settlement within the Everglades, mounds remain to indicate occupancy. The nearby coastal regions were inhabited by Calusa and Tequesta Indians when European explorers first arrived in the 16th century. Contact with Europeans was marked by warfare, disease, and other depredations, and both these groups were largely gone from the region by the late 1700s. Creek peoples then began to move into the area and became known as Seminoles.
The Seminoles found sanctuary in the swamps and marshes because the white settlers did not covet the glades at the time. They developed the "chickee," a dwelling without walls, made of a log framework with a thatched roof over a raised platform, that assured maximum ventilation. They planted corn (maize), beans, melons, and squash on patches of higher ground and gathered nuts, roots, and palmetto berries. The bulbous roots of the coontie plant were the source of a starchy flour, and hunting and fishing provided much of their sustenance. Most were forced out during the Second Seminole War (1835–42). The Miccosukee tribe (formerly part of the Seminole tribe) continued to make their home in the Everglades into the 21st century.
Development of the Everglades
After the Seminole Wars, which occurred sporadically from 1817 to 1858, interest in the Everglades centred on exploiting its wildlife, especially the heron and egret for their feathers and the alligator for its hide. Drastic reductions in wildlife numbers led to legislation in the early 20th century that protected "plume birds"; alligator hunting was similarly restricted in the 1960s, and the alligator spent several years on the endangered-species list as populations recovered.
Drainage remained the principal focus of engineering in the glades for many years. These projects have been at best a mixed blessing. The natural Everglades drainage system, supplied with fresh water solely by rainfall, once covered more than 11,000 square miles (28,500 square km) from the Kissimmee River basin to Lake Okeechobee and southward to the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Ranging in depth from 3 feet (0.9 metre) to 6 inches (15 cm), the water slowly flowed southward down the peninsula at a rate of about 100 feet (30 metres) a day. Efforts to drain the marsh began in the 1800s, canal construction in the 1880s, and dredging for agricultural purposes between 1905 and 1910. Laws passed in 1948 required that levees and canals be constructed to prevent flooding in the South Florida region and to provide water for human use. Rainwater was pumped out of the area and released into the ocean or diverted to farms and cities. Everglades water levels were artificially altered in an erratic manner, disturbing the quality, amount, distribution, and timing of the seasonal cycle. In addition, nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) of land immediately south of Lake Okeechobee was drained and converted to cropland for the production of sugarcane, vegetables, and beef cattle, cutting off the rest of the Everglades from the lake. These changes in the natural water flow as well as runoff from farmland brought about radical alterations in the natural habitat, producing toxic algae, killing sea-grass beds, creating high levels of organic mercury, and flooding seasonal wildlife feeding and nesting sites. Encroaching urban areas and the introduction of exotic species also contributed to ecological problems; roughly half of the original natural Everglades area has now been destroyed.
Efforts to preserve the Everglades ecosystem date to the mid-20th century, notably in the work of conservationists Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Ernest F. Coe. Government discussions on how to reverse the region's ecological damage began in the early 1970s, initially at the state level but especially after 1990 through federal initiatives. A restoration plan, passed by the U.S. Congress in 2000, was expected to be implemented over several decades. It called for the removal of levees and for changes in water management to more closely mimic the natural process; water pumped out was to be stored in a reservoir system and redistributed onto the land. The plan was intended not only to restore the Everglades environment but to preserve the profitable tourism industry and ensure adequate freshwater supplies for agriculture and the burgeoning population of South Florida. The first phase of the plan got under way in late 2009, when work was started along the Tamiami Trail (a highway along the northern boundary of the national park between Tampa and Miami) to convert a small portion of the roadbed embankment (which acts as a levee) near Miami to a bridge intended to facilitate the southward flow of water at that point.
Everglades National Park encompasses the southwestern portion of the region and is the largest subtropical wilderness left in the United States. The park was authorized in 1934, but, because of difficulties acquiring land, it was not established until 1947. UNESCO designated it (along with Dry Tortugas National Park) a Biosphere Reserve in 1976 and a World Heritage site in 1979. The park has been expanded several times, most recently in 1989. It encompasses 2,357 square miles (6,105 square km), including most of Florida Bay, and preserves a unique blend of temperate and tropical species and freshwater and marine habitats. Part of its northern border adjoins Big Cypress National Preserve. Biscayne National Park is to the east, off the Atlantic coast, and Dry Tortugas National Park lies to the southwest, at the western end of the Florida Keys. Everglades National Park's several visitor centres have natural history exhibits. The Everglades is popular with boating and canoeing enthusiasts; there are several marked canoe trails, including the 99-mile (159-km) Wilderness Waterway along the park's western side. Forested areas and the main visitor centre suffered damage from Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The park was on the List of World Heritage in Danger from 1993 to 2007.


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2004 News Releases > March 2004 > Wayland hosts Composers' Recital
Wayland hosts Composers' Recital
What do three metronomes, an upright piano placed in the middle of an aisle, a gong, two rapping trombonists and a gospel singer all have in common? They all have original music composed just for them - music that will be performed as Wayland Baptist University's Division of Fine Arts presents a recital of original musical compositions by faculty and student composers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30 in Harral Memorial Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
"But seating is limited to the first 1,200 people," joked Dr. Gary Belshaw, assistant professor of piano pedagogy, who organized the event.
Belshaw encourages people not to have any preconceived notions about what they might hear.
"We will present some music that was composed within the last two years, and music that was composed as far back as 1966. The compositions on the recital run the gamut from gospel to eclectic, from Latin to Pointillism and beyond," Belshaw said.
The recital will feature the work of eight composers, all either students or members of the Wayland faculty.
There will be a few surprises at the recital, including a gong and multiple performers scattered throughout the auditorium.
Dr. Carl C. Moman, professor of music, will have three compositions performed on the program. "Give Me Jesus" is a gospel song composed in 2004 for voice and piano with text by celebrated hymn author Fanny Crosby. Senior Andrea Turner of Plainview will sing the piece, accompanied by Jennie Lynn Hodges on piano. "Christ in Me" is an SATB jazz vocal number originally written for a church youth vocal ensemble. The accompaniment includes piano, guitars and percussion; the text is by Phyllis Garlick. "White and Red" is the oldest composition presented on the program, composed in 1966 for a capella SATB choir to a text by William Shakespeare.
Robert Black, assistant professor of music and director of church music, composed his Sonatina for clarinet and piano in 1971 in his undergraduate days at Baylor University. The Sonatina comprises three shorter compositions, called movements.
"The entire Sonatina is composed of harmonies that will be much less familiar to popular music listeners," Belshaw explained, "especially to the churched. This is the kind of music that film composers and composers of other serious music relish, because there are so many more things that can be said with it."
Sophomore Kelsie Jackson of Plainview is one of the Wayland students whose music will be premiered at the recital. Three of his compositions will be presented: "Genesis One: Three" is composed for unaccompanied clarinet and is intended to portray aurally the event of the creation of light. His "let's Touch the sky" [sic] for two clarinets and "Canon" for two clarinets will also be featured.
Senior John Ed Baker of Odessa will also have three compositions on the program. Dr. Sandra Mosteller, assistant professor of music, will present "Gollum's Dance" for clarinet and piano. Fellow senior Jerod Hon of El Paso will perform "Recess" for trumpet and piano, and Baker will sing "From..Queen Mab" for baritone and piano.
Hon will also perform WBU sophomore composer Gabrielle Aapri's "Anthem" for trumpet and trombone, with senior James Moss of Tahoka on trombone. Moss' percussion ensemble composition "I Thought It Sounded Latin" will be performed by the seven-member Occasional Percussion Ensemble. Aapri of Lubbock will also perform her original composition "From Small Beginnings" on piano.
Original compositions by Belshaw which are to be performed include "Camp Springs" for solo piano, performed by Gracie Glowicki, who studies piano with Belshaw through the university's pre-collegiate and community arts outreach program, the Academy of Fine Arts. The Plainview Symphony Orchestra recently premiered an orchestral arrangement of "Camp Springs" during its Silver Anniversary 25 th Season. "Take Another Lap" for trombone, euphonium and tuba, is more of a fabric or texture, without melody or theme and with very little rhythmic movement or motion. Its static characteristic is precisely the point of the composition.
"On The Crosstown" for tenor and bass trombone was premiered in Washington D.C. at the Eastern Trombone Workshop by the duo who commissioned the work. James Moss and Travis McCullough, a sophomore from New Deal, will present the Texas premier at the Composers' Recital. "On the Crosstown" is a set of five short "theatrical" duos, featuring a set, costuming and props in addition to performing. Each of the five duos aurally portrays the kinds of people one would expect to find on mass transit, on a bus or subway or train. These include "The First Passenger," "Blue Collars," "The Dullard" who can't see the need to yield his seat, "Old Friends," and finally "'Bone Gangstaz," in which the players are called upon to perform the beat box rhythms from which the music of the duo is derived.
"New composers who are still waiting to be discovered need more and more opportunities to perform and create," Belshaw said. "We believe our recital represents a significant contribution to the arts in that regard."
The recital should take about an hour to complete.


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STELLARTON – It's the end of a 35-year theatre empire.
Empire Company, the parent group of Sobeys and Empire Theatres, has reached a definitive agreement with Cineplex Inc. for the sale of 24 Empire theatres located in Atlantic Canada, including 13 in Nova Scotia, six in New Brunswick, three in Newfoundland, and two on Prince Edward Island. Also included are two Ontario locations in Whitby and Kanata. The purchase price for the Cineplex transaction is $200 million to be paid in cash, with certain adjustments to be made at closing. The theatres will be rebranded as Cineplex Cinemas.
Andrew Walker, vice-president communications and corporate affairs of Sobeys Inc., noted while Empire's entrance into the cinema business was in 1978, Frank H. Sobey's passion for films started in the 1940s. "Whenever you decide to divest your company, you think about it long and hard," he said. "This wasn't a decision made in just a matter of weeks."
Empire Theatres' Westville Drive-In, though not included in the Cineplex deal, will also come to an end. "Specific decisions haven't been made on this yet and it will be a very gradual realization," said Walker, without giving a specific date of closure. While Empire will retain the property and its value within the company assessed, Walker said a theatre is not in the property's future.
Paul D. Sobey, President and CEO of Empire Company Limited stated, "The decision to sell the business of Empire Theatres was a very difficult one as it has a long history with our company and is a great business with excellent employees who have worked hard over many years to build an attractive entertainment destination," said Sobey.
For the 90 non-theatre employees at Empire Theatres, 65 of whom are in Stellarton, Walker said they would try to find them jobs within Sobeys. "We'll make every effort to find these employees positions within our company or if need be, help them to transition elsewhere.
"The decision, however, aligns with the strategic direction of the company to focus our resources on our food retail business through our 100 per cent interest in Sobeys Inc. and on our related real estate investment through our 42.8 per cent ownership interest in Crombie REIT," said Sobey.
While Walker said Sobeys recent acquisition of the Safeway supermarket chain didn't necessitate the sale of Empire Theatres, it emphasizes Empire's focus on food retail and Crombie REIT.
Ellis Jacob, president and CEO of Cineplex Entertainment noted this was a strategic move for his company. "This is a significant event for Cineplex, as the acquisition will provide our company with a truly national, coast-to-coast presence," he said. "It provides us with a presence in Atlantic Canada and it will enable us to leverage our existing businesses to maximize shareholder value."
"We look forward to providing our future guests with an exceptional entertainment experience," said Jacob.
Closing of each transaction is expected to occur by late summer of 2013, though it is still subject to certain regulatory conditions, including approval from the Competition Bureau.
Empire Theatre movie passes, gift cards and certificates will be honoured for six months after Cineplex's acquisition of the theatres.
Empire has also reached a separate definitive agreement with Landmark Cinemas for the sale of 20 theatres and 179 screens in Ontario and Western Canada, though the company is not obligated to close either transaction without closing the other.


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East West Shrine Game - NFL Network Saturday January 19th at 3:00 PM CST.
I like the 2nd QB on the East roster, Colby Cameron as a possible 2nd QB for the Chiefs to draft. Smaller school, Louisiana Tech and not lots of experience but won the Sammy Baugh award for the nations top passer.
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AJ Klein would be a nice addition to this team in the middle rounds. I personally would prefer Jake Knott who probably would also be playing if it weren't for his shoulder... but hes also more injury prone. At the same time hes real tough and always plays through injury... this is the first time hes had surgery during the season and thats only because it was in his best interest to be NFL ready.
But either one would play ILB for us.
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Colby Cameron may be a sleeper pick in the later rounds or be brought in as a UDFA. I think he could fit in well with Reid's scheme.
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Out of all of those guys, Melvin White, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette is the best player I have seen. Look for him to turn some heads. He is 6' 3", has great coverage skills, and plays with a mean streak.
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A.J. Klein, LB, Iowa State (6013, 246 and 4.70): We were pleasantly surprised to see Klein at practice today, as he has apparently accepted an invitation to next week's Senior Bowl. He continues to make the most of his opportunity here in St. Pete, as today he displayed solid speed and athleticism versus the run and pass. He showed good instincts in zone coverage on one play by taking a solid drop and following the QB to the ball in order to break up a pass. On run plays he was quick to fill gaps and was consequently able to beat blocks to the point of attack.
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I think he's probably good for that. He's athletic enough to play Wildcat or line him up for a WR pass or something. I don't hate his as a gadget player and he might be coachable enough to develop.
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A few players that looked good during the game
#81 WR Anthony Amos, 511, 183 lbs- Middle Tennessee State end around for touchdown and several catches. Anthony did a good job of catching and running with the ball after the catch. Reports said he also had a good week of practice.
#84 TE Zach Sudfeld, 66 260 lbs Nevada looked good blocking during the game. Had 1 dropped pass but also looked like he could be a pass catcher. See Great Blue North excerpts below for more information on Sudfeld.
#10 QB Matt Scott, Arizona, 63, 208 lbs QB throwing mechanics looked good. Read that he had trouble being under center during some practice sessions but looked good during the game. Matt had a nice touchdown pass. Really did not get to see him that much because had to split time with other West QBs. QB play not very good in this game but Matt Scott looked to be one of the best and worth a later round draft pick.
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I don't usually put too much time into the East-West Shrine Game but, this year I took notes and invested some time in it since our picks are so high... I put much more stock in watching the Senior Bowl practices rather than the actual game but, they don't show the East-West Shrine game practices so keep that in mind. Here's what I saw...
The Bad
The o-line play was horrible. I know these guys will be late round picks and there wasn't much time to gel but, I don't remember it ever being this bad. Kirk Ferentz's son played some center and guard but he was nothing special. There were some guys that were alright at run blocking but no one was good at pass blocking imo. Be glad we took a couple of o-linemen last year...
The QB play was also horrible. It was an atroicious display of arm strength and accuracy all around. I've never see so many balls hit the dirt. Klein is basically a poor man's Tebow. Most of the QBs were really bad but, a couple were OK. However, "OK" probably isn't good for the East-West Shrine game LOL. I probably wouldn't take any of them but here's what I thought.
Matt Scott, QB, Arizona was decent. The guy is short and fast. He came in and moved the chains. He has no arm strength and reminds me of Troy Smith. He had good command of the huddle and was fairly accurate. He is a longshot and probably won't make a practice squad.
Nathan Stanley, QB, Southeast Louisiana was the best QB. His college numbers are bad so this was suprising. He had like 9 TDs and 9 Ints at SE Louisiana last year. He played two years at Ole Miss and tranferred to SE Louisianna. He is a natural thrower and throws a pretty ball. He puts some good zip on it. He is extremely RAW but, he seems smart and has good command of the huddle. He was accurate and had a strong arm. He moved the chains and did a good job. He will probably be a practice squad guy that could turn into a back up.... MAYBE...
Zach Brown, K, Portland State was terrible. Reports said we had talked with this kid. He had a weak leg on kickoffs and missed an easy FG. He didn't seem confident. He won't get drafted.
Caleb Sturgis, K, Florida had a strong leg, was accurate, and confident. He's a good kicker and will probably be drafted. He had was good on kickoffs and had a good day.
Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt was a decnet player. He has good quickness and a nice burst. He kind of dances around a lot and lost some yards a couple of times because of it. He also dropped a pass. Maybe he was nervous? Honestly, I expected more and was a little bit let down. I liked him at Vandy.
Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M was a good downhill runner. He fumbled early but came back and led the game in rushing yards. He was unspectacular imo. Reminded me of Jackie Battle a little bit. He seemed full of himself and made the coach's shitlist at A&M. Late in the game, he brought water to the o-linemen on the bench. It's like he was trying to hard to come off as a good guy on TV. I wouldn't draft him.
Zach Line, RB, SMU had a solid game. He's not fast and runs downhill. He reminds me of Jacob Hester, the RB/FB tweener from LSU. He's not really great at anything but is alright at everything. I would pass.
Montel Harris, RB, Temple was a good pass catcher. Not a very good runner or blocker but, he can catch balls out of the backfield. He is like a poor man's Kevin Faulk.
Kerwynn Williams, RB, Utah State was one of my favorite players in the game. He was one of the best players on the field. He is just a really good all around back. Mayock said he was the best blocker out of the bunch, he has great hands, and he is elusive. He is a good runner, he doesn't fumble, and he is an excellent returner. He is extremely agile and quick. He is small at 5'8" but weighs in at 196 lbs. He reminds me of Warrick Dunn but, he has more meat on him. He's built like a rock. Charles Johnson said he reminds him of McCluster but, I don't see it. He is bigger, tougher and is a true RB. This guy is a good football player and will be playing on Sunday's as a role player and would be a very good back up RB. He might even suprise and start one day.
Chris Pantale, TE, Boston College had a good game. He is a good all around player who increased his stock imo. He catches with his hands, he is a good blocker, and he runs good routes. He caught everything thrown his way and moved the chains. He doesn't seem fast but he is sneaky and gets open. He was a team captain at Boston College and will make a team.
Trent Steelman, QB, Army is an interesting prospect. He is very smart and is a QB tweener type. He ran the option and the wildcat well but, didn't throw a pass. He lined up at receiver and dropped two passes but, he did run good routes and he was open. He lined up at RB and had a couple of nice runs. He was the long snapper and did a good job with that. Mayock thinks he should play safety. I think we better pass on this guy. He will be a good feel good story but, I just don't know guys. We've seen this deal before. He still has his Army contract to deal with. He's fast, quick, and has a lot of heart but, he probably won't make a roster. He has a ceiling as a gunner on special teams imo. He will get a lot of hype but, I would pass.
Keenan Davis, WR, Iowa was a pretty good player. Reports last week said the Chiefs talked to this guy. He is a big receiver at 6'2" and weighs 215 lbs. He is a very good blocker and he caught the ball with his hands. He is not elusive, quick, or agile but, he has good speed and can get open. He runs good routes. He would be good in the slot and he plays like Joe Jurivicious. He probably reminds Reid of Riley Cooper. He would be a good late round pick.
Emory Blake, WR, Auburn is a solid player. He has good speed, runs perfect routes, and has good hands. He is a possession type receiver and has led Auburn for the last two years in receptions, yards, and TDs. He made a couple of good sideline catches. He is Jeff Blake's son so he has gotten a lot of practice over the years with his QB dad. He was open all day. I like this kid as a late round pick. He could be a good sleeper pick. However, he could go earlier as his stock is on the rise.
Corey Fuller, WR, Virginia Tech had a good day. He is former NFL CB Corey Fuller's son (doesn't that make you feel old! LOL). He is a speed receiver and he drew two pass interference calls on deep routes. He's faster than his dad was. He has good hands and is quick. He would also be a good late round pick but, like Blake, his stock is on the rise.
Chad Bumphis, WR, Miss. St. had a good game. He is a possession type receiver with good hands. He will probably be a slot receiver in the NFL. He runs good routes but he seeems kind of slow to me. He didn't show much burst or quickness but he does produce. Mayock really likes him and talked about some big games he had in college. He just looks funny to me. He looks kind of chunky and out of shape. He looks more like a RB than a WR and I would pass. He's an odd prospect.
Jasper Collins, WR, Mt. Union is another guy that Mayock loves. He reminds Mayock of Dane Sanzenbacher and he does me too. He fumbled a punt as a returner but, played very well at receiver. He stands 5'10" and weighs 190 lbs. He runs perfect routes and catches the ball with his hands. He will get drafted in the later rounds. He is also a very smart player. He is a good quick slot possession guy. Think Lance Moore. The Chiefs were seen talking with this guy so keep an eye on him.
Anthony Amos, WR, Middle Tennesee State had a good game. Mayock is high on this guy. He is kind of small. They list him at 6' 185 lbs. He looks even smaller than that to me. He is very fast and elusive. He scored a TD on a WR reverse and is a YAC kind of guy. He can make people miss. He runs sloppy routes and catches the ball in his gut. He probably doesn't have good hands. When interviewed, he seemed as dumb as a box of rocks. If he turned out to be a good player, I see his ceiling as someone like Donte Stallworth. We have seen this type of prospect before. Think Dexter Jackson. The media will make him out to be a small school - good story type of guy in the draft. I would pass. Don't believe the hype and I think he's fools gold. I really don't like the way he catches the ball with his body.
Eric Highsmith, WR, North Carolina is a tall lanky WR that stands 6'3" and weighs in at 195 lbs. He didn't come into the game until the end of the 4th quarter so it kind of makes me think he didn't practice well. However, he was impressive. He ran good routes and made the catch of the game. It was a sideline catch in which he went up for the ball and came down with both feet in bounds despite being pushed by the CB. I liked him and he caught the ball well.
The safety talent was pretty lackluster and there were only a couple of guys worth noting. None of the players were awful but, only one stood out.
Cooper Taylor, S, Richmond was intriging. He stands 6'4" and weighs in at 230 lbs. However, he doesn't look that big when you watch him. He's quick and agile and takes long strides kind of like Taylor Mays. I don't think he'll be as fast as Mays but, he is a good center fielder. He is excellent in run support and can lay the wood when he wants to. He rotated between both safety positions and this could be valuable to KC. He would allow us to move Berry to either spot and not miss a beat. He is basically everything that Kendrick Lewis is not. Mayock loves this kid and he reminds him of Cam Chancellor from the Seahawks. I would concur with that. Mayock says he can really cover TEs and we need to give this guy a serious look. This guy's stock is on the rise and he looks like a 3rd or 4th round pick to me.
Rashard Hall, S, Clemson stands 6' 2" and weighs 210 lbs. Jerry Glanville, coach of the East team, said to watch him in his pregame interview. He said he was underrated and was a really good thumper. I never noticed him in the game so take it for what it's worth.
Earl Wolff, S/CB, NC State made a nice pick in the end zone. He looks fast but is small for a safety at 6' 196 lbs. He will probably play CB in the NFL.
There was some very good talent at LB in this game. I was pleasently suprised.
Keith Pough, OLB, Howard got a lot of hype from Mayock as a leader. I guess he had a good week of practice and was very vocal. I didn't see anything that stood out in the game. Mayock said he reminds him of a poor man's Sean Weatherspoon.
Sio Moore, OLB, UConn was a good solid player. He is a sideline to sideline player and a very solid tackler. He reminds me of a poor man's Alec Ogletree. He would probably be a good special teamer and a good back up. He's fast and can cover. He's not flashy but, doesn't miss tackles period. He's probably a 4-3 or cover 2 linebacker.
Nick Moody, OLB, Florida State is a converted safety. He is very fast and reacts to the ball well. He reminds me of Dakota Watson and will probably be a special teams ace. He's a good tackler.
Matt Evans, MLB, New Hampshire is a smart and solid player. He's another great tackler and is a thumper. He recovered a fumble and had several tackles. He had 480 career tackles at New Hampshire. He finds the ball and reacts well. He is also really good at making the reads and is a general back there.
AJ Klein, LB, Iowa State had a fantastic game. I would say he was the second or third best player on the field. He stands 6'2" and weighs in at 244 lbs. He looks smaller than he is listed to me but, he plays big. He is disruptive and is constantly in the backfield. He can cover and has good hands. He doesn't seem to be a thumper but is a very very good tackler. Mayock says he is either a 4-3 OLB or a 3-4 MLB at the will position. There are a lot of Chiefs fans who are high on this guy. I hadn't seen him play until yesterday but he is worthy of the hype imo. Mayock has him going in the 3rd or 4th round and we should try and get this guy imo. He's a playmaker who had 5 picks and returned 4 TDs at Iowa State. He is such a good tackler that he reminds of former Steelers great Jack Hamm. I know those are big shoes to fill but this guy could really turn into to something imo.
The strongest position group at this game were the cornerbacks. Honestly, I didn't see a bad one which is good because we need a couple. There is going to be great value at this position throughout the entire draft.
Darren Hester, CB, UCLA stands 6'1" and weighs 205 lbs. He's a good cover corner and can run with anyone. He did draw two pass interference calls against the speedy Fuller but they were unnecessary. The coverage was good. He just didn't get his head around and he seemed nervous. He would be a good project.
Nigel Malone, CB, K-State jumped a route and returned it for a pick six. He had 12 interceptions in his last two years at K-State. He was a JUCO transfer who really stepped up his game. He is built like Richard Marshall and reminds me of him. He stands 5'10" and weighs in at 180 lbs. He's quick and plays fast. I didn't see him make a tackle but he has a nose for the ball and is worth a look.
Brandon Smith, CB, UGA is a small guy at 5'10" and 165 lbs. He got beat for a TD despite good coverage. Later, he made a nice interception. Smith is incredibly fast. I expect him to run a very fast 40 at the combine. He was a three year starter at UGA before losing his job last year. Swann, the kid who replaced him is awesome and will probably be a top 10 pick someday but, Smith has been inconsistant at times. Again, this guy is lightning fast and played both WR and CB. He was a really good returner at Georgia but, I am skeptical of this guy. I would pass. It just seems like he "checks out" at times.
Melvin White, CB, Louisianna Lafayette is one of my favorite players in this class. He stands 6'3" and weighs 191 lbs. He looks and moves like Brandon Carr. He was only thrown at twice in this game and played the entire second half. Both passes were screen passes and he overpursued and missed a tackle on one of them. However, he was great in run support. He is fast in pursuit. He's a nasty player and will get in the scrum. I want this guy bad. He plays like James Hasty and will bump a receiver at the line. Hopefully, we can get him in the later rounds.
Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois stands 6'1 and weighs 193 lbs. He's another guy who had a good game. He is a good tackler and had the best interception. It was in the endzone and he was covering a TE that was 6'6". He out jumped the guy and picked it off while falling backwards. He's worth a look for sure.
Josh Johnson, CB, Purdue stands 5'11" and weighs 195 lbs. He had a really good return and is more quick than fast. He was good in coverage and is a solid tackler. He reminds me of Arenas but, he might be a abetter returner
Kahlid Wooten, CB, Nevada is about the same size as Johnson and has good cover skills. He can really jump and made a nice pick. He would be a NB in the pros.
Rod Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech really had a good day. He was thrown at once and had a great diving break up. He is a lanky guy at 6' 187 lbs. He is a very fast cover corner. I didn't see him make a tackle but he plays fast and is a great prospect. He needs to get a good look.
There was a lot of good talent on the d-line. Seemed like they got pressure all day.
Brandon Thurman, DE, Arkansas-Pine Bluff had a good game. He's a 4-3 DE and he gets into the backfield regulary. Mayock really likes him and said he had a good week of practice. He has a high motor but, he's really RAW.
Izaan Cross, DT, Georgia Tech was a pleasent suprise. He weighs 304 lbs. and stands 6'4". He consistantly got good push and really helped the linebackers penetrate. He made a nice tackle in the backfield. Wonder if he could play DE in the 3-4? I like him.
Joe Vallano, DE, Maryland consistantly got in the backfield. He is a bull rusher and weighs 305 lbs. standing 6'2". He looks like a 3-4 DE and is worth a look.
Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina was the player of the game. I can't see him getting out of the 3rd round but might even go in the second. He stands 6'7" and weighs 275 lbs. Mayock thinks he can gain 10-15 lbs. The dude had two tackles for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble. He was basically unblockable and wreaked havoc. Maybe he could play DE in the 3-4 and be a player like Aaron Smith was for Pittsburgh? He looks like he could get 8-10 sacks a year as a 3-4 DE. He will get serious consideration from Andy Reid. He was a man among boys.
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