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Real Madrid are currently residing in third place in La Liga, five points behind city rivals Atletico Madrid and 16 points behind Barcelona, but that isn't the end of their current troubles.
It seems a little strange that manager Jose Mourinho continues to leave arguably the best goalkeeper in the world on the bench - club legend and team captain, Iker Casillas.
Calling up Antonio Adan Garrido in place of the Spaniard for Madrid's recent home tie with Real Sociedad was a decision greeted by a chorus of boos by the Bernabeu crowd, according to The Telegraph.
His choice to field the 25-year-old backfired on Mourinho after just five minutes when Adan's misjudged pass to defender Ricardo Carvalho was taken on by Carlos Vela, who was upended by the Real Madrid keeper and was shown a red card for his troubles. Fans' favourite Casillas then came on but was unable to save the resulting spot-kick.
Unfortunately for the 'Special One', his choice of keeper was not the only point of controversy in his team. Real Madrid played with an extremely weakened back-four made up of on-loan Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, promising 19-year-old Raphael Varane, 34-year-old Carvalho and right-back Alvaro Arbeloa.
With Pepe, Fabio Coentrao, Marcelo and Raul Albiol all injured, and with Sergio Ramos suspended, Mourinho was left with very few options at the back. Despite the lengthy list of absentees, Madrid managed to run out eventual 4-3 winners of Sociedad, despite the crowds apparent discontent.
With an inconsistent team that seems to lack continuity and togetherness, Mourinho looks to have a real challenge on his hands if he wishes to win back the fans, the dressing room, and maybe even the league title.
As such, people are starting to speculate whether Mourinho's time at the Bernabeu may be coming to an end, and given the current disharmony at the club, it may just be a matter of time before the 49-year-old is on his way out of the club.
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TRAINING: I start my training at 8:00 AM with 45 minutes running, after that I stretch for 45 minutes.11:00 AM: I do boxing sparring for 1 hour, then I have a lunch and take a rest.18:00 PM- I train Jiu-jitsu with Gi for 90 minutes and finish my day with 1 hour massage.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in Boxing when I was 14. I then added Jiu-Jitsu and started training MMA.
What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Brazil Champion, BJJ Brown belt.
Do you have any heroes? My training partners, Jet Li.
What is your favorite technique? Triangle
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is the result of all my hard work.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been a fighter and been training
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Three people were involved in an afternoon automobile crash near Dover Air Force Base
The 17-year-old driver of a car involved in a crash on Del. Route 1 has been admitted to A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital following a Tuesday afternoon crash.
The incident took place at 4:10 p.m. July1 on the roadway immediately adjacent to the Dover Air Force Base runway near the Del. Route 9 exit, said Delaware State Police spokesman Master Cpl. Gary Fournier.
Satchel Edeen, of Somerset, N.J., was driving a 2009 Honda Civic in a southbound lane when, for unknown reasons, the car swerved into the center median, struck an embankment and began overturning across the northbound lanes. The car hit a guardrail before coming to a stop on the shoulder.
Edeen and a 9-year-old Burlington, N.J., girl, who was a passenger in the rear seat, were thrown from the car; neither had been wearing seatbelts, Fournier said.
An 18-year-old Burlington woman in the front passenger seat was wearing her seatbelt; she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. The young girl also was treated and released from Kent General.
Edeen was moved to A.I. DuPont after first being taken to Kent General; he was admitted to the hospital in fair condition.
He was cited by state police for inattentive driving, failure to maintain a single lane and improper child restraint.


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nextnexCisco solution providers say the networking market leader needs to step up its software-defined networking game.
Partners told CRN Wednesday that VMware's new NSX network virtualization platform, unveiled this week and already supported by 20 vendors including Cisco rivals HP and Juniper, is turning the heat up on Cisco and its own network virtualization story.
Brad Maher, practice manager, virtualization services at Focus Technology Solutions, a Seabrook, N.H.-based solution provider, said the VMware NSX play has put Cisco in the unfamiliar position of playing "catch-up" with network rivals.
[Related: VMworld 2013: 20 Must-See Storage Offerings (Part 1)]
"Cisco's not used to being in this position," Maher said. "I think, initially, it will give companies like Juniper a little bit of an advantage because they will be able to automate things that Cisco won't be able to do at this point."
Cisco did not respond to CRN's request for comment.
John Woodall, vice president of engineering at Integrated Archive Systems, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based solution provider and Cisco partner, said he would like to see Cisco become a more visible player in the SDN market.
"Cisco has not been in a thought- or market-leader position with respect to software-defined networking," Woodall said. "I think they've been active, and they have good marketing, but they haven't been leading in that space. And, I don't think they necessarily have to, but they need to be more visible than they are."
Woodall did note Cisco's successful track record moving into adjacent markets and navigating market transitions, referencing the networking giant's recent wins in the blade server market with its Unified Computing System (UCS) platform as an example. To that end, Woodall said he looks forward to seeing what emerges out of Cisco's SDN "spin-in" Insieme, but that Cisco "definitely has a lot of competition to deal with."
Patrick Moorhead, president and principal analyst at Moor Insights and Strategy, an industry analyst firm, also sees Cisco facing tough competition from both VMware and the companies supporting its NSX platform moving forward.
"If you look at architectures of the data center, if you look at where the silicon providers are going and where storage and networking are being virtualized and run on industry-standard servers -- all those roads lead to a lot of competition for Cisco," Moorhead said.
NEXT: Cisco's Absence From NSX Will Lead To Co-Opetition, Partners Say


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Following a long string of short Battlefield 3 trailers, publisher EA has released the promised twelve-minute gameplay trailer showing off the single-player campaign in DICE's shooter.
While it would be nice to have a peek at JetProne64's multiplayer side after so much single-player footage, it's still all very pleasant.
Battlefield 3 is scheduled for release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this fall.
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|Vermont Woman Receives Face Transplant After Lye Attack
|By GILLIAN MOHNEY (@gillianmohney)
|Feb 27, 2013, 9:46 AM
A Vermont mom, injured by a lye attack that left her disfigured and legally blind, has received a face transplant at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Carmen Blandin Tarleton, a registered nurse and mother of two from Thetford, Vt., was injured in 2007 when her estranged husband broke into her home, attacked her with a baseball bat and doused her with industrial strength lye.
More than 80 percent of Tarleton's body was burned in the attack and she was placed in a medically induced coma for three months. Even though Tarleton, 44, endured more than 55 surgeries to treat her numerous chemical burns, she was left disfigured, legally blind and unable to move her neck.
"Despite our best efforts, Carmen was left severely disfigured and in constant pain. She would drool almost constantly," Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, the director of plastic surgery transplantation at Brigham and Women's Hospital, told reporters.
Below is a picture of Tarleton before her surgery. Viewer discretion is advised.
Pomahac spent 15 hours leading a surgical team of more than 30 members as they carefully transplanted facial skin, including the neck, nose, lips, facial muscles, arteries and nerves of the donor. Pomahac estimated that Tarleton would regain 75 to 80 percent of facial movement and would slowly regain feeling and motor functions in her face during the next six months to a year.
This is the fifth face transplant performed at the hospital.
Face Transplants Through the Years
Tarleton, who remains at the hospital recovering, thanked her doctors in a statement read to reporters by her sister Kesstan Blandin.
"I feel great appreciation and gratitude for the tremendous gift I've been given," Tarleton said in a statement. "We're all excited to move into this new chapter of our lives together."
Tarleton, who worked as a transplant nurse before her injury, wrote a book about her attack called "Overcome: Burned, Blinded, and Blessed."
"I am so grateful for all that have been watching over me with such tenderness and loving care. I know how truly blessed I am, and will have such a nice reflection in the mirror to remind myself what selfless really is," Tarleton wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.
Carmen Tarleton before her face transplant. (Image credit: Toby Talbot/AP Photo)
More than 20 people have received a face transplant worldwide, since the first successful face transplant was performed in 2005. In just eight years, face-transplant technology has improved tremendously. Last year doctors used 3-D technology and stem cells to perform the world's fullest face transplant on Richard Lee Norris.
While the transplant in 2005 involved just soft tissues, during Norris' transplant doctors were able to transplant an entire face from scalp to neck, including the teeth and muscle.
"I believe that face transplants will eventually become more common, as there are no alternatives that authentically restore our human facial features," Pomahac told ABCNews.com last year.


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Saban Kazim is a graphic designer and self-published comic artist. His 'Gissa Job' is a fold-out comic zine. The zine takes the form of a Jobseeker's Allowance record sheet. He also did the selection and compiling for Alternative Press 'Publish You' anthology in 2009 and participates in other Alternative Press activities.
'Baba and Shabba' comics are autobiographical stories which he works into stand up comedy sketches, and then makes into comics.


text: The town has signed a long-term agreement to purchase 2.4 megawatts of solar energy from the No Fossil Fuels company owned by Kingston developer Mary O'Donnell. Town officials said the pact will reduce the town's power costs, but the deal comes with a caveat, said Town Planner Jack Hunter. No Fossil Fuels must have purchasers for all 6 megawatts of the project's capacity in order to secure financing for the $17 million project to be built on a capped landfill in Marshfield. O'Donnell has said No Fossil Fuels has an agreement in the works with Silver Lake Regional School District to purchase a large portion of the project's solar energy.


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Linked by Howard Fosdick on Fri 23rd Nov 2012 14:03 UTC
Hard to believe, but articles are popping up at business websites claiming that venerable Hewlett-Packard may fail. In their most recent fiasco, HP wrote off a loss of $8.8 of their $11.1 US billion acquisition of Autonomy and have alleged fraud in the deal. Revenue is down 7% from a year ago and the stock has hit a 10-year low. The company is laying off 27K employees but that may not be enough. Some speculate HP might be broken up into parts with buy-outs involved. This article from last May offers a good in-depth analysis of how all these problems came to pass.
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I have an HP wireless printer shared by two linux boxes. The fact is this printer works flawlessly. The fact is it was very easy and fast to setup.
Great. Sounds like you lucked out. If it works well and it's what you want, then good for you... I'm not telling anyone to abandon anything that they own that actually works. I'm just stating that Wi-Fi tends to be hit-or-miss in many devices.
The original poster was complaining about a shitty Wi-Fi connection; I'm just saying, well, duh... what did anyone expect with the pathetic state that Wi-Fi drivers are in, especially in a device that can't easily have such internal problems fixed? I've had problems in the early 2000s with Windows wireless drivers, and I still have problems with and dread Wi-Fi in Linux.
The fact is, if ever I should by another printer, Wi-Fi will be a must have feature. But these are my facts, and facts, strangely enough, are too volatile; and computer facts are specially subjective.
Just beware when buying that printer, as has been pointed out a few times now Wi-Fi drivers often suck, and embedded systems are not exactly the easiest to safely update the drivers to. You know what you want or need though, so by all means... if you really want or need it, go for it.
Personally, I'd rather save the time and potential frustration and put my money to better use by buying a printer that does what it is meant to do well (print) and leave the wireless router to do what it does well--provide access to that printer over the network, with or without wires, as needed. Less money spent on useless, potentially badly implemented features that provide duplicate functionality and are better implemented in other ways to begin with; more money spent toward performance and quality.
Added bonus: You'll have one less 802.11x device to potentially slow down your wireless network performance when 802.11y comes out. 802.11n has only been out for a few years now, and 802.11ac is already well on its way. Those embedded wireless devices in printers aren't exactly user-upgradeable.
But that's just me; obviously everyone is different. A lot of people go out and buy some cheap multi-function print/scan/fax/kitchen sink machine; I cringe at the very existence of those products. In the end, everyone's free to buy whatever they want, just as the companies are free to make them.


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Jason Evans of halohangout.com asks "Should the Angels Go After R.A. Dickey"
He goes on to suggest a trade of Dickey for Mark Trumbo, Hank Conger and Michael Kohn, saying we should try Trumbo in the outfield. My first reaction was to reject it outright because I thought "we don't need another first baseman fumbling around in the outfield", Conger hasn't shown anything yet and Kohn is coming off TJ surgery.
On second thought, however, I concluded that it might be a major opportunity for the Mets. Trumbo is certainly a first rate first baseman. I wonder if the Marlins might consider a deal involving Trumbo as the main attraction. Like
Trumbo, Familia, Den Dekker, Tapia, Marte and Ceciliani for Giancarlo Stanton oops, did I say Giovanni? My bad.
Putting Trumbo at 1B would allow them to get Logan Morrison back in the outfield. Familia could either start or fill out their pen. And the others could help them further strengthen their farm system, since they are going to have great difficulty attracting free agents over the next several years. Hmmmmm I wonder.


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I have recently started getting a pop up in Thunderbird asking me if I would like folders compacting. I thought it a bit odd and wondered if it was a new "feature". So I looked up "compacting" on the Mozilla site :-
"Compact Inbox or Other Folder
Thunderbird folders (including the Inbox, Drafts, etc) are stored in files on the local hard drive. As messages are added to folders, the files grow larger. However, when you delete a message or move it from one folder to another, the file containing the folder does not automatically get smaller. To reduce the file size, folders can be compacted."
Does this really mean that despite the fact I have "deleted" messages they are still there occupying space, and lurking "incognito"?


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Airlines Sweepstakes Offers VIP Trip to Los Angeles to Meet Michael Bublé
FORT WORTH, Texas - The American Airlines Five Star Services Guaranteed Smoothness Sweepstakes offers customers the opportunity to register for the chance to win a VIP trip to Los Angeles complete with American's Five Star Service and an exclusive, VIP meet-and-greet with legendary smooth jazz singer Michael Bublé.
"Our celebrated Five Star Service offers customers personalized assistance that ensures an expedited and hassle-free travel experience," said Nancy Knipp, American's Managing Director - Premium Services. "The lucky winners of our sweepstakes will experience firsthand the smooth Five Star Service travel experience and will be treated like a VIP from start to finish during this once-in-a-lifetime journey."
Through June 11, 2012, customers can register at www.aa.com/buble for the chance to win an exciting trip package that includes two First Class tickets to Los Angeles (LAX); Five Star Service for two; an exclusive, VIP gathering with Michael Bublé; and a $2,000 American Express® gift card to be applied toward hotel, dining, shopping and more.
Customers who book a Five Star Service reservation or share promotion information with a friend via the sweepstakes website before June 11 will receive an additional entry for a chance to win. For complete rules visit www.aa.com/buble
Designed to make traveling convenient and hassle-free, Five Star Service offers a choice of arrival, departure or connection assistance - each with personalized service. From curbside to boarding and everywhere in between, American's Five Star representatives work at your request to take care of the details and make your travel more enjoyable. Five Star Service also includes access to American's Admirals Club® lounges*.
Five Star Service is available for purchase at 14 airports:
Service at Los Angeles (LAX), New York John F. Kennedy (JFK), New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Miami (MIA) costs $125 for one person, $200 for two people and $75 for each additional person, per one-way airport greet.
Service at Boston (BOS), Washington Reagan (DCA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), and San Francisco (SFO) costs $200 for one person and $75 for each additional person, per one-way airport greet.
Service at Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE), Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), London Heathrow (LHR), Milan Malpensa (MXP), and Tokyo Narita (NRT) costs $275 for one person and $75 for each additional person, per one-way airport greet.
Children under the age of 18 may accompany the paying Five Star adult for $50 each. Reservations for Five Star Service can be made by calling 877-5STAR-02 (877-578-2702).
Representatives are available daily between 5 a.m. and midnight Central Time. For more information on Five Star Service or the Five Star Service/Michael Bublé Sweepstakes, including airports where Five Star Service is available, visit www.aa.com/fivestarservice.


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African Robotics Network Challenge Spurs Rash of $10 Robots 60
An anonymous reader writes with this story from Wired: "When the African Robotics Network announced their $10 robot design challenge this summer, co-founder Ken Goldberg was careful not to share too many expectations, lest he influence contestants' designs. But he never imagined one of the winning entries would prominently feature a pair of Spanish lollipops. The challenge, hosted by AFRON co-founders Goldberg and Ayorkor Korsah, emphasized inexpensive designs to help bring robotics education to African classrooms." Winners include "the lollipop-laden Suckerbot and traditional (roaming) category first prize winner Kilobot, a Harvard-spawned three-legged, vibrating, swarming robot."


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Space Shuttle Endeavour's Final Journey 87
daveschroeder writes "After over 296 days in space, nearly 123 million miles traveled, Space Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105) is making its final journey — on the streets of Los Angeles. The last Space Shuttle to be built, the contract for Endeavour was awarded on July 31, 1987. Endeavour first launched on May 7, 1992 (video), launched for the last time on May 16, 2011 (video), and landed for the final time on June 1, 2011 (video). Endeavour then took to the skies aboard the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), completing the final ferry flight and the final flight of any kind in the Space Shuttle Program era with an aerial grand tour of southern California escorted by two NASA Dryden Flight Research Center F/A-18 aircraft on September 21, 2012 (video). This morning around 1:30AM Pacific Time, Endeavour began another journey, this one on the ground. All Space Shuttles have traveled via road from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA, to Edwards Air Force Base, but this time a Space Shuttle is taking to the streets of Los Angeles for the journey from Los Angeles International Airport to its final home at the California Science Center. Getting the shuttle through LA surface streets is a mammoth logistical challenge as it lumbers along at 2 mph to the cheers of onlookers. Watching Endeavour make the journey is a sight to be seen (pictures, video)! Thank you, Endeavour!" Slashdot's Principal Software Engineer Kaushik Acharya was on hand, with camera, and took some great pictures of the event.


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A landmark probe into the social impacts of fly-in, fly-out jobs has likened the work to cancer.
But David Burger, a continent-crossing pipe-fitter based in the NSW city of Bathurst, has his own analogy of the increasingly popular lifestyle: he describes it as "a pair of golden handcuffs".
"It's not for everybody," Mr Burger said.
"There are a lot of stories going about the flash lifestyle… I don't have a lifestyle, I'm at home for five, six days a month, just to sleep.
"It's hell on family life…you can ask my partner; ask the kids. Every time I come home, they're that much taller."
A federal parliamentary committee has spent the past 18 months examining the impacts of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) work on community wellbeing, services and infrastructure in regional towns and cities.
Handing down the report today, independent MP Tony Windsor declared FIFO work "a cancer" for some areas.
"Despite the rapid increase in FIFO workers in Australia and the impact the practice is having on regional communities, state and federal governments and some companies appear to be oblivious to the damage that it's causing to the lives of regional people… workers and their families," Mr Windsor said.
The FIFO workforce mostly comprises miners, however it is also used to deliver other services to the bush, including health and education.
There has been growing disquiet that the FIFO phenomenon is wreaking serious social damage on communities where the workers temporarily stay.
"A large influx of non-resident workers is a permanent disruption to the social fabric and feeling of a town and this 'shadow population' has a serious and negative impact on the safety, image and amenity of communities," the report noted.
There is also anecdotal evidence the FIFO lifestyle "can be accompanied by a range of damaging consequences for participants, such as relationship stress and breakdown, excessive alcohol and drug use, depression and violence amongst FIFO workers."
An 'us versus them' mentality has also emerged, the inquiry found, something that did not surprise Mr Burger.
"We're always outsiders. We are called leeches (and) it's a very strange thing because they want your business and love your money but don't really want you in town," he said.
The parliamentary committee, chaired by Mr Windsor, travelled the country over the past 18 months to prepare the report, titled 'Cancer of the bush or salvation for our cities?'.
The committee heard disturbing stories of people being pushed into FIFO work, children's sporting teams being disbanded due to a lack of volunteers, doctors' surgeries being unable to service residents and young women being afraid to walk the street of their home towns because of the number of young men in the area.
It was also told an influx of FIFO workers had triggered an explosion in property prices, with a three bedroom house in Moranbah or Port Hedland often commanding the same, double or even triple the rent of a property with water views in the exclusive Sydney suburb of Double Bay.
But the inquiry also heard FIFO work had allowed many Australians the opportunity to tap into the wealth of the mining industry without uprooting their families and social networks.
Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Mitch Hook said the report should be treated "with a deal of scepticism."
"Likening FIFO to cancer will be offensive to those people who choose to fly-in and fly-out to work," Mr Hook said in a statement.
"The report recommends a number of policy measures to deal with the FIFO 'phenomenon' despite acknowledging there is a 'dearth of empirical evidence' on long distance commuting. This is like a doctor prescribing medicine before diagnosing the patient."
In 2011, a major study into the fly-in, fly-out culture found the practice was having a devastating effect on regional communities, as well as employees and their families.
The findings were largely similar to those of the report handed down today.
The rapid influx of thousands of non-resident employees into mining areas - mainly men - was negatively impacting on local economies, housing affordability, community safety and infrastructure, Queensland University of Technology Professor Kerry Carrington said in 2011.
The survey found communities were losing their sense of identity, while non-resident workers also were suffering from a lack of connection and separation from their families.
The parliamentary inquiry has made 21 recommendations to improve the FIFO culture, including a review of existing tax benefits that may be fuelling the popularity and spread of FIFO work.
Mr Hook said resources industry would oppose any move to change the tax system that applies to the FIFO sector.
While there is no national data on how many people jump on planes to find work, there were some 31,000 FIFO workers in Queensland's Bowen and Surat basins as of June 2012, according to the Queensland Office of Economic and Statistical Research.
The Isaac Regional Council, in a remote but resources-rich area of Queensland, has estimated its residential population of 22,650 has nearly been equalled by the number of non-resident workers.


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Submission + - Apple offers refunds to Australian iPad owners (gizmag.com)
cylonlover writes: Australian owners of the "new" iPad are being offered full refunds by Apple after the country's consumer watchdog found Apple had misled customers as to the device's 4G capabilities in the region. Though Telstra offers a 4G network in Australia, the frequencies used by Apple's third-generation device (700 MHz and 2100 MHz) are incompatible with this service. The problem is that Apple specifically marketed the device as "iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G", which the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said gave Australian customers the impression that the device "can, with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case."


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I've got a used BC-RH96 for sale. Works with several uniden scanners, such as BCD996XT, BCT15X, etc. Changed my configuration and no longer need this. Works great. Includes power and data cable, but does not include bracket. Having trouble uploading picture. Email me for one if you like. Thanks!
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ATI unveils HDCP-native chipset for Intel CPUs
RS600 debuts as Radeon Xpress 1250
ATI last night rolled out its latest chipset for Intel processors, pitching the part at both desktop and notebook systems. The launch marks the arrival of the chip maker's RS600 North Bridge and features not only its Avivo video processing pipeline but full HDMI and HDCP support.
The announcement of the Radeon Xpress 1250 series focused on its role in notebooks, but it's clear from ATI's words the integrated chipset will support desktop CPUs too. It supports up to 16GB of DDR 2 SDRAM clocked at up to 800MHz.
While the North Bridge has its own, Radeon X700-class GPU, the chip can host a x16 PCI Express slot for an external graphics card. Between 16MB and 512MB of system memory is used by the integrated GPU for video memory.
ATI confirmed the 1250 can host an HDMI 1.2 port and has HDCP 1.1 on board too, to ensure protected HD content is played at full resolution. HDMI support requires notebook motherboard makers to add a TDMS (Transition Minimised Differential Signaling) chip, just as they would if they were to incorporate a DVI port. The part will support dual independent displays.
The chipset accelerates WMV 9, H.264 and MPEG 2 hardware decode acceleration, and there's a built-in TV-out encoder based on ATI's Xilleon chips.
The Radeon Xpress 1250 incorporates ATI's SB600 South Bridge chip, which supports up to ten USB ports, four 3Gbps SATA drives in a variety of RAID configurations, two parallel ATA devices, and up to six x1 PCI Express slots. ®
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/op...eat-shame.htmlTHIRTY-SIX million people in China, including my uncle, who raised me like a father, starved to death between 1958 and 1962, during the man-made calamity known as the Great Famine. In thousands of cases, desperately hungry people resorted to cannibalism.
The toll was more than twice the number of fallen in World War I, and about six times the number of Ukrainians starved by Stalin in 1932-33 or the number of Jews murdered by Hitler during World War II.
After 50 years, the famine still cannot be freely discussed in the place where it happened. My book "Tombstone" could be published only in Hong Kong, Japan and the West. It remains banned in mainland China, where historical amnesia looms large and government control of information and expression has tightened during the Communist Party's 18th National Congress, which began last week and will conclude with a once-in-a-decade leadership transition.
I'd like to read more about this. The numbers, the stories...it all seems too horrific to be true. I don't doubt that it did happen --- just wonder how something like this COULD happen. There must have been many factors at play.


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Center for Sustainable Health Outreach
Our mission at the Center for Sustainable Health Outreach (CSHO) is to help support the role of community health workers as an essential component of sustainable community wellness. We envision community health workers who are valued as essential, integral, powerful promoters of health, disease prevention, and wellness in their communities.
Families at the greatest health risk are often those who are least likely to be appropriately served by the health care system. Because of language barriers, financial barriers, cultural beliefs, or mistrust of the system, many people do not receive health care and preventive services.
CSHO believes community health workers (CHW) are an important answer to this problem.
CSHO knows CHWs are an effective and efficient means of improving community health by linking communities and health care systems.
CSHO provides support and technical assistance to CHWs and programs in the following areas:
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About Kougyoku Ren and Sinbad...Why am I have the feeling that Kougyoku Ren will die because of Sinbad's action? He did planted something into the princess's head...and this doesn't look good at all.
As for the "new" emperor, do you think that she looks and act evil, but actually is a good mother ala Itachi intention?
|2013-01-19, 20:27
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Damn using a giant Magic laser spewing robot is the secret weapon? Still I'm thinking using the Finalis Corps at this point would be very interesting since it reveals their capabilities before Kou comes in to mess things up more.
|2013-01-20, 03:12
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~Night of Gales~
Join Date: Dec 2005
For being a non-pureblood... Morun sure can lift. :heh
And if the Fanalis has been on stand-by the entire time, that means Alibaba's has born witness to the entire battle from the start. I expect that we'll get a glimpse of his opinion towards this war as well soon, given that we've already seen Aladdin's view of it.
So far, it's been...
War Assets
Large Muggle Army : useless until all other war assets of Moga are defeated.
Gunpowder : one-upped by magic tools and Big Zam
Fanalis Corp
Dungeon Conquerers x 3
Possible War Assets:
Dungeon Conquerer of Amon (temporary, minor if any)
War Assets
Small Muggle Army : useless
Magic Tools : abohttp://forums.animesuki.com/images/as.style/default/editor/menupop.gifut to be one-upped by Fanalis
High-Level Magicians : still active war potentials, but has diminished relevance at this point.
Dark Metal Vessel Users : unknown quantity
Black Djinn
Possible War Assets:
The 'Power' spoken by Aladdin ( may or may not be Dark Djinn-related )
Aladdin (temporary, minor if any)
Likely Elements to Fuck up Both Sides:
The 'Power' ( No way Moganett has control over whatever crack he thinks he has )
Kou Empire
The 4th Magi and the Former 3rd Prince of Balbadd ( yes, I know they're both mentioned above as well. )
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|2013-01-20, 05:50
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Join Date: May 2010
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the Hogwarts WMD remind me to this
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|2013-01-20, 08:58
|Link #1013
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Location: Los Angeles, California
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You're pretty much saying YES! I havent even mentioned the fact that the "spy" choose to stay in "Russia" on his own... I mean the U.S. TOTALLY should have invaded Stalin's Russia, because he was a bad dude, killing about 30 million of his own people.
. . .yeah that would have gone over well -.-
even so. . .even if reim was the paragon of morality it still wouldn't justify invading another country, for moral reasons and for
practical reasons: for example: the kou empire could just invade reim since all of their forces are fighting magoschnatt, then after plundering reim and setting up base there and using reims resources as supply lines, could wipe out BOTH armies at the battle of reim and mago and take over THAT as well. . .
which wouldn't be surprising if the kou does take advantage of all that
Also the fact that the author is using ROME as the invading country is a message in itself. . .
also IF schezerade wins the war and takes over mago, what's will she do next? just leave the people she conquered to suffer? take them to her country as slaves?(which would be the same as the dumbledouche is doing) What if the people don't want to leave? What if they actually hate and resent reim for invading them? Is she going to kill them all when they resist? (and they WILL resist, which is what the author has been setting up as a possibility) How is she going to feed them as their infrastructure is going to be shattered during the invasion? How will she feed her own army AND the people she is "saving" at the same time.
you all need to ask these questions (and more) before blindly supporting an INVASION of another country, ESPECIALLY in THAT TIME PERIOD.
the amount of hardship put on the "people" will increase exponentially because of the invasion. So really, reim is making things worse. . .
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|2013-01-20, 09:44
|Link #1014
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: USA
^Sponsoring international terrorism has been used as a reason to invade in the real world, it's essentially an attack on national sovereignty to fund/supply/arm rebels and people who would overthrow the rule of law. No country can afford to let that happen for too long and continue to be taken seriously as a nation.
They've done more then enough to warrent getting invaded, the Titus incident was just the straw that broke the camel's back.
|2013-01-20, 10:13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Singapore
If a country is funding terrorism that threaten national security while holding that country spy that could possible leak super sensitive info....i see that there's a need to eradicate the threat after giving them the choice to return back their spy and allowing them to merge in a peaceful manner but was reject outright.
|2013-01-20, 13:00
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I disagree with you all.
Join Date: Dec 2005
But it's moot anyway: Rehm doesn't need a reason to invade and/or enslave. Like Kou, "it's there" is plenty enough reason for them.
|2013-01-20, 15:09
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Location: USA
In this situation diplomacy might create a peaceful resolution, or it would give the other side time to push forward with plans to build more weapons/develop new weapons/indoctrinate more wizards. Schezerade probably decided the risk of Magnoshtat developing a super weapon if given more time was too dangerous to risk and immediately went with the invasion. Since Magnoshtat had already developed a weapon of mass destruction Laem is possibly averting a greater horror at a later date by acting decisively now.
|2013-01-20, 15:20
|Link #1019
I disagree with you all.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Ah, yes, preemptive self-defense.
Rehm is the one with a history of being, well, an empire. Magnostadt just wants to be a country by and for magicians. The lives of non-magicians in it aren't exactly rosy, but that's not why Rehm invaded.
Let's not kid around: Rehm invaded because they want to conquer the world. The worst Magnostadt's done is maybe alter the timetable and refuse to give in without a fight.
|2013-01-20, 15:30
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Location: USA
Oh I agree they invaded because they want the territory, I was just trying to address why they decided to invade immediately rather then try diplomacy to turn them into a vassal state as the real world Rome frequently did. In theory this would allow them to bring Magnostadt into the empire without having to conquer or govern them, so the empire has "control" and Magnostadt would still have been able to govern themselves as long as they acknowledged Laem's nominal authority.
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Taysom's done his work. His body is a machine. He looks like an NFL safety. His conditioning test was no problem. He's fast. He's mobile. And he has a nice touch on the ball. —Offensive coordinator Robert Anae
PROVO — At the start of fall camp one year ago, BYU quarterback Taysom Hill was a freshman, a recently returned LDS missionary and a third-stringer.
That was then.
When the Cougars opened fall camp for the 2013 season Saturday, much of the attention was fixed squarely on Hill. He's now the starting quarterback, and a team leader, with plenty of expectations riding on his shoulders.
Hill, who was surrounded by a cadre of reporters after Saturday's practice, understands how much things have changed over the past 12 months.
"It's extremely different," he said. "I've been able to experience this offseason through spring and summer as we structured our workouts and player-run practices. Everything we did this spring and summer has transformed into fall camp. It's a different feel. I've got a really good relationship with the guys I'm playing with. Because of that, I'm able to talk to them if they're not going as hard as they should be, and they respond to that. It's been a fun, unique challenge and I'm up for it."
Offensive coordinator Robert Anae was impressed by what he saw from Hill in the first practice.
"Taysom's done his work," Anae said. "His body is a machine. He looks like an NFL safety. His conditioning test was no problem. He's fast. He's mobile. And he has a nice touch on the ball."
"Well, I feel like I'm where I was last season, but coach Anae saw me just after (knee) surgery," Hill explained when told of Anae's comments. "I was just trying to get myself in the best shape I could be in. If that looks like an NFL safety, I'll take that as a compliment."
In addition to looking lean and strong, Hill is sporting a large brace on his left knee — the same knee that he injured at the end of the Utah State game last October.
Asked if he will wear the brace throughout fall camp, Hill said, "That's the plan. I'm doing everything I can to get out of it."
Hill added that the brace is "not too bad" and said it's "a little restricting. But as far as all the movements I need to make on the football field, I'm able to do them."
While Hill flew under the radar during fall camp last year, he wasted little time making an impact on the field in 2012.
In the season opener against Washington State, he was inserted into the game as the "wildcat" quarterback when BYU was sitting in the red zone early in the second quarter. Hill surveyed the defense, called an audible, rolled out right and threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kaneakua Friel.
Not a bad debut. Hill's first pass as a Cougar resulted in a TD.
A few games later, he engineered a drive that led BYU to its only touchdown against Boise State. Then he became the first true freshman quarterback in BYU history to win his debut as a starter in a 47-0 thrashing of Hawaii. He improved to 2-0 as a starter one week later with a victory over Utah State. However, he suffered a season-ending knee injury at the end of that game.
Following months of rehab, Hill is healthy and ready to guide the Cougar offense.
Coach Bronco Mendenhall said Saturday that Hill's "leadership is off the charts."
In the final drive of that first practice, Hill completed a 45-yard pass to Skyler Ridley, who made a diving catch.
"As we progressed through practice, we got more of a feel and started to jell," Hill said. "Skyler went and made a great play. That's what we're going to do moving forward."
Hill said that he spent a lot of time during the offseason with his stable of receivers, including Cody Hoffman, JD Falslev and Mitch Mathews.
"My timing with the receivers is the best that it's ever been," Hill said. "Cody wasn't there during (spring drills), but we had a lot of time during the offseason to work together. Our timing is there. The drive at the end of (the team session) showed that."
With just weeks to go before the Cougars open the 2013 season at Virginia, Hill said there is a sense of urgency to learn how to execute Anae's high-tempo offense.
"For the first day, we made a lot of plays and we made some mistakes. There are areas we need to focus on and get better. As a whole, I was pleased. Looking forward to Monday and continuing to improve," Hill said. "Everybody is looking forward to Aug. 31 as we prepare for Virginia. But everybody knows we're not where we need to be to beat Virginia right now. We need this time to get there."


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"I think it's going to be extremely exciting," says George Cianciolo, the president of the Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation. "I think probably the majority of Chapel Hill citizens cannot fully appreciate what this new library–what a big difference it's going to be."
The new library was originally slated to open last month; that didn't happen, but Cianciolo says the project is only slightly behind schedule: with renovations about 85-90 percent completed, the projected opening date is sometime in March, with a dedication ceremony sometime around April.
"It's 130 percent larger, so it's more than two times the size of the previous library," says Cianciolo. "It has some spectacular architectural features, it has more parking, it has what's being called an 'art walk,' (and) there's almost four times the amount of meeting space–so it really is going to be a community gathering place, a place where people will meet one another."
The $16 million expansion of the Chapel Hill library has been years in the making. In 2011, eight years after approving funds for a major renovation, town officials and residents held a long debate about the library's future location, with many pushing for a permanent move to University Mall. In the end, though, the town elected to go ahead with the renovations at Pritchard Park—renovations that have taken a year and a half to complete.
In the meantime, the library relocated to University Mall on a temporary basis. Cianciolo calls that move a success: though the University Mall location is smaller, he says attendance never dropped, with about 1000 people a day visiting the temporary space.
That makes the Chapel Hill Public Library the most visited library per capita in North Carolina—and Cianciolo says he expects attendance to be even higher when the permanent location reopens.
"When libraries are renovated and reopened, the number of patrons going there usually increases by about 30-40 percent," he says, citing statistics from other community libraries.
When it reopens, the Pritchard Park site will have a new children's section as well as an area designated for teens—which Cianciolo says might meet some of the need that's led some residents to call for a teen center in Chapel Hill.
In addition to that, Cianciolo says library patrons will also have a chance not only to check books out, but to buy them as well.
"The Friends of the Library, which sponsor regular book sales, are actually going to have a bookstore within the library now," he says. "They'll not only sell used books, but will sell some new books as well."
All in all, 2013 will mark a significant year in the history of the Chapel Hill Public Library: not only is the new building opening its doors, the library will also have a new director for the first time in more than three decades, after the resignation of longtime director Kathleen Thompson. The identity of that new director is still undetermined: town manager Roger Stancil re-launched the search at the beginning of December, after an initial search came up empty.
Regardless of whom the next director should be, though, Cianciolo says the reopening of the library will be a major event on the town's calendar in the coming year.
"I think it's certainly going to be a building, and a resource, that's going to do Chapel Hill proud," he says.
The Chapel Hill Public Library first moved into the Pritchard Park location in 1994.


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UWS President to Chair Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Joseph Brimhall, DC, president of the University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College), was recently elected chair of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
"We couldn't have found a more experienced leader to guide us through the next three years as the commission continues to effectively implement its new accreditation process in the Northwest, and proactively addresses the complex challenges facing regional accreditation and higher education nationwide," said NWCCU president Sandra E. Elman, PhD, in a University of Western States press release announcing the news.
The NWCCU oversees regional accreditation for 160 public and private higher-education institutions throughout the northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington). Among other duties, the commission establishes accreditation criteria and evaluation procedures by which academic institutions in the region are reviewed.
Insurer Reverses Policy on Pediatric Spinal Manipulation
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, which provides insurance in Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Virginia, has reversed its long-standing policy against pediatric spinal manipulation. According to the new policy, which took effect July 22 and covers both new and existing contracts, "The policy [8.01.003: Spinal Manipulation and Related Services] has been revised to remove limitations related to age." That said, the policy also states: "Spinal manipulation remains medically necessary only for treatment of acute, musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and not for treatment of non-musculoskeletal or chronic disorders."


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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's new president said Saturday that his countrymen elected him to change the country's foreign policy and shift away from the bombastic style adopted under his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Hasan Rouhani said his government will adjust its tactics to reach out to world powers. But he said the Islamic Republic will retain its principles.
"We don't have the right to use foreign policy to chant slogans or clap," Rouhani said.
"Foreign policy is not where one can speak or take a position without paying attention," he said during the inauguration of Iran's new foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif. "People in the June 14 elections declared that they want a new foreign policy," the official IRNA news agency quoted him as saying.
Rouhani has pledged to follow a policy of moderation and ease tensions with the outside world. He has also vowed to improve an economy ravaged by international sanctions and mismanagement by empowering technocrats.
He won a landslide victory in June 14 presidential elections, defeating his conservative rivals. Rouhani took the oath of office on Aug. 4 and Iran's parliament approved all but three of his proposed ministers Thursday.
The core of Rouhani's team includes figures whose academic pedigrees run through places such as California, Washington, Paris and London. Rouhani himself studied in Scotland, while Zarif is a U.S.-educated veteran diplomat with a doctorate in international law and policy from the University of Denver.
Rouhani said he hopes Zarif's expertise and years of experience in dealing with Americans as Iran's top U.N. envoy will help his government understand the American way of thinking. Zarif worked with Rouhani back when the president was Iran's top nuclear negotiator from 2003 to 2005.
"Reconsidering foreign policy doesn't mean a change in principles because principles remain unchanged," Rouhani said. "But change in the methods, performance and tactics, which are the demands of the people, must be carried out."
It remains unclear how much Rouhani's team can influence Iranian policies and foster potential outreach diplomacy, such as direct talks with the U.S. or possible breakthroughs in wider negotiations over Tehran's suspect nuclear program.
Nuclear policy remains under the control of the country's top clerics. The West accuses the nuclear program of pursuing weapons technology, while Iran says it is for peaceful purposes.
Rouhani said Iran suffered from rhetoric used under Ahmadinejad and his government will distance from his predecessor's slogans.
Ahmadinejad used to call U.N. Security Council resolutions "worthless papers" and "annoying flies, like a used tissue." He also used to call for U.S. leaders to be "buried" in response to American threats of military attack against Tehran's nuclear program.
Meanwhile, Rouhani appointed caretaker ministers to replace two of the three of his nominees who were rejected by parliament. Jafar Towfighi will be caretaker minister for science, research and technology and Reza Salehi Amiri will be caretaker minister of sports and youth.
Rouhani doesn't need parliamentary approval for the temporary appointments, but after three months will need to submit new nominees for the permanent post for a vote of confidence.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's outgoing nuclear chief says Tehran has a total of 18,000 centrifuges for uranium enrichment -- a process that can be a pathway to making nuclear weapons. The number is higher by a third than publicly known.
Fereidoun Abbasi's announcement came as he handed over his post Saturday to Ali Akbar Salehi, appointed by new President Hasan Rouhani.
Abbasi says 10,000 centrifuges currently operating are of an older model, IR-1, while about 7,000 more of the same model are ready to be installed along with just over 1,000 centrifuges of an advanced new model.
The U.S. and its allies fear Iran is seeking to produce nuclear weapons. Tehran says its nuclear program is peaceful.
Rouhani has pledged to follow a policy of moderation and ease tensions with the outside world.


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Friday, April 11, 2014
Our best bet would still be with the local guy at Taszo (the owner lives around the corner) which will outshine whatever any chain brings to the table: LINK
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Love that you took a field trip up here to check out the situation.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 11, 2014 at 9:16 AM
I agree. It would have been nice to see it on 125th. I've been to Caffe Bene a few times and it's really good. It's a Korean brand. Hopefully they add more Uptown.ReplyDelete
Competion still breeds a better product, maybe, perhaps one we'll get a westside market or something equal.ReplyDelete
At first I was a little of put by this, but I think that Taszo seems to be smart. I noticed they've added wine and beer to their menu? While it appears to be competition, I think the businesses are different and smart enough to coexist. "Coffee Row Uptown" if you will. Not to mention, that the next biz open on the corner is Twin Donut, essentially another coffee place. I think that our uptown businesses benefit from being a destination area rather than a silo of goodness in a field of barber shops and fast food chains. I think we've created a demand for quality in our area that leaves a lot of business to go around. Harlem Public is never anything but slammin, and now a new place is opening and I can't see that hurting HP one bit.ReplyDelete


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With gas prices soaring and jobs continuing to lag, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich along with 30 other state governors are urging president bush to promote renewable fuel legislation.
In a letter to the President the Illinois governor says that by doubling the amount of ethanol used in gasoline it will "provide a logical road map for reducing consumer prices and stimulate rural economies. "
Ethanol is a fuel additive that raises the oxygen content in gasoline, making it burn cleaner. Illinois currently has seven large-scale ethanol plants, including one in Lena, but the debate on the use of ethanol is one of the reasons why a national energy bill has stalled in the Senate.
New York senator Charles Schumer contends that with most of the ethanol plants residing in the Midwest that "gas prices would shoot up by nearly seven cents, due to supply shortages and the fact that the fuel will have to be trucked and barged around the country, making ethanol pricey."
But that argument local corn growers believe would be short-lived because using more ethanol in gas would decrease the country's dependence on foreign oil and increase the number of ethanol refineries around the country.
It's a growing debate on an energy bill that should be played out in congress and at the gas pump this year.
The governor also wants the president to adjust the ethanol tax credit that refineries receive. He says the tax credit reduces the amount of federal highway tax funds for Illinois. Blagojevich says by adjusting the credit it will provide an additional $500 million a year in road funds to the state.


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1) DogsClearly the dog bothers the kid. But you want your dog to be outside. WHat I would do is to ask the mom if you could introduce the dog to the child so they get to know each other. Also I would tell the child "Your mom likes you to go outside and play and get exercise and we like our dog to also! He doesn't know that you are supposed to stay in your yard and not go into other people's yards so we have a fence for him. If he barks, he is saying hello!"(note the reinforcement of the you stay in your yard idea)2) For kids, be nice but firm. Don't start with the "NO".So instead of "Get your hands out of the bag" say "Those are SSs. They are not yours. He is going inside now. Why don't you go back to your yard."3) Car: "Hey guys, I don't want my car to get scratched up. Don't climb on it. Why don't you go back to your house now."
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In January 1994, founder Tom Martin opened a small tasting room and pub off West 7th Street, then a gravel road in Richmond's historic Old Manchester district. He started with four beers — the quickly popular Brown Ale, Lager, Pilsner and Porter.
What began as a 10-barrel brewhouse with four fermenters and four finishing tanks has grown into a 30-barrel brewhouse with 37 fermenters and 10 finishing tanks. In addition, the small tasting room has blossomed into a full restaurant with seating for 180 inside and 200 on the deck. Its location right on the James River with unobstructed views of the city skyline quickly made this a Richmond hot spot.
The rise of the farm-to-table and locally-grown movements have made the experience of visiting a craft brewery increasingly popular. Legend beers are unpasteurized and made with simple, natural ingredients — barley malt, hops, water and yeast. In addition, beer-lovers can enjoy a tour of the brewery followed by a tasting and meal, all enjoyed within an historic setting.
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Starter Kevin Kirley allowed one earned run with seven strikeouts in five innings for the win as visiting Hudson finished the regular season by rolling past Tyngsboro 7-2 in a Zone 5 American Legion game Thursday night.
Starter Kevin Kirley allowed one earned run with seven strikeouts in five innings for the win as visiting Hudson finished the regular season by rolling past Tyngsboro 7-2 in a Zone 5 American Legion game Thursday night.
Chris Coppola went 2-for-4 with a single and an RBI double in a four-run third inning, and Matt Sabourin went 1-for-2 with a three-run double in the fourth that made it 7-1.
Leadoff hitter Ben Palatino went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as Hudson produced its runs on five hits.
Defending champion Hudson (6-12) begins the Zone 5 Chairman's Cup tournament on Monday.
NEWTON 7, NATICK 6: Ryan Mooney hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning to spark a rally for Natick (6-12), but Post 107 couldn't overcome a seven-run deficit and fell short against visiting Newton in a Zone 5A game and regular season finale.
Relievers Jack Turner and Shawn Gorman combined to allow just one run in four-plus innings as Natick trailed 7-0 after four innings. Sam Wisnia had an RBI single and Brady Furdon singled and scored a run for Post 107, which left nine runners on base.
Natick will compete in the Chairman's Cup next week.
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MARLBOROUGH 2, MEDFIELD 1: Garrett Harrington tossed a five-hitter with 13 strikeouts and Joel Wilner hit a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning as playoff-bound Marlborough (12-7) tipped visiting Medfield in its regular-season finale and a Central Mass. Senior Babe Ruth North matchup.
Harrington gave up a run in the first inning on two walks and a single. Trailing 1-0, Marlborough won it with two runs in the bottom of the sixth.
Evan Schmidlein led off the sixth with a single, stole second and tied it when Joe Tunnera's fly ball was dropped for a three-base error. Wilner then had his winning hit.
Pete Benjaminsen had two hits for Marlborough, which opens its CMSBR North semifinals on Monday (opponent, time and site TBA).
MEDWAY 10, HOPKINTON 2: Starter Seth Coppinger allowed two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings as Medway (14-4) routed visiting Hopkinton (6-13) in a CMSBR South matchup.
Devin Nealon went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, Joe Downing went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and two RBIs, and Tyler Monahan doubled and scored twice as Medway scored two runs in both the first and third innings, and three in the fifth and sixth.
Jason Strangio had two hits, a stolen base and an RBI in the season finale for Hopkinton.
FRANKLIN 10, ASHLAND 2: Starting pitcher Andrew Chisholm scattered seven hits, allowed two earned runs and struck out 10 for the win, and had two hits, an RBI and a run scored at the plate to lead Franklin (4-14) past visiting Ashland (6-11) in a CMSBR non-division game.
Drew MacLeod and Ethan Rioux each hit two-run doubles for Franklin.
Christian Rieck had a RBI double for Ashland.
FRAMINGHAM 9, SUDBURY 3: Christian Seariac went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and Michael Rotchford went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored as Framingham (15-3) clinched first place in CMSBR North by routing Sudbury (11-6) in a regular season finale.
Chris Grome pitched five innings, allowing one run on one hit for the win.
Brenden Dyer had a hit and a run scored for Sudbury.
MILLIS 7, HOLLISTON 6 (8 INN.): Pat McAvoy threw a complete game as host Millis (2-15) topped Holliston in extra innings in CMSBR South action.


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Joanne Manaster shares cutting-edge biology with teachers working on masters degrees at the University of Illinois. In addition to videos and articles at her website, Joanne Loves Science, her work can be found at Scientific American. She always has time for science on twitter @sciencegoddess.
Luann Lee is a National Board Certified high school science teacher in Oregon. She can be found on Twitter as @Stardiverr and now that her dissertation is finished, blogs about science and education here.
On Wednesday, President Obama proposed the STEM Master Teacher Corps, a new program to incentivize teachers who display excellence in teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (or "STEM"). The idea is that 2,500 such teachers would be chosen and positioned in 50 different locations around the country in the inaugural year of the project. According to the White House, these Master Teachers "will receive additional resources to mentor math and science teachers, inspire students, and help their communities grow." The Master Teacher proposal is a follow-up to his 2010 STEM teacher-training initiative, "Educate to Innovate," and part of a broader effort to fight the fact that students in the world's only superpower don't do so super in science and math, which figure to be so important for our economy in a tech-driven future.
Everyone supports the idea of improving STEM education, but there are some important questions about the program. Most importantly, the criteria for choosing the teachers (and the panel who will determine the criteria) remain unknown, though early hints are indicating that student test scores will be a factor in determining the worthiness of the teachers for this honor, according to information obtained during a White House Twitter chat on July 18, 2012 (the entire chat is here.)
Because the specifics of the program are not yet fully laid out, there's still an opportunity for scientists, engineers, educators, and parents to speak up and insist that the science taught in schools be meaningful, authentic scientific inquiry as opposed to memorization, drill, and lecture. Ideally, teachers chosen for this honor (and the substantial stipend that accompanies it) must be able to guide students to become masters of inquiry-based, hands-on science. What would a learning environment at the hands of such a master teacher look like?


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The East Hampton Town Board recently appointed new members to the East Hampton Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Architectural Review Board, bringing a number of new names into Town Hall.
Last Thursday, the town board unanimously appointed James Patrick Foster and Ian Calder-Piedmonte to the planning board, and appointed Ruth Vered to the architectural review board. On Tuesday, Bryan Gosman of Montauk was appointed to the zoning board of appeals for a five-year term, and Lee White, whose term had expired, was appointed to fill the remaining two years of Phil Gamble's term. Mr. Gamble resigned after 32 years on the zoning board. Alex Walter will become chairman of the zoning board.
With Eileen Catalano's unexpected resignation from the planning board earlier this month, there were three seats in play on that board. Mr. Foster will serve the remainder of Ms. Catalano's term, through the end of 2013. Mr. Calder-Piedmonte will take up the final year of Peter Van Scoyoc's term following Mr. Van Scoyoc's election to the town board. The town board also reappointed Patrick Schutte to the planning board for another seven-year term, through 2018, reappointed Reed Jones as planning board chairman, and named Diana Weir the new vice chairwoman. Mr. Van Scoyoc abstained from the vote on the planning board appointments.
"I actually did not plan on coming back, and quite a few people lobbied for me from the town, and asked me to come back," said Mr. Schutte, who owns and manages Hampton Septic. "I do feel an obligation to help people with the process," he said. "I think it's going to be a great working board this year, and I'm excited about our future. I hope it will be harmonious."
Of her tenure on the planning board, Ms. Catalano said, "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served the town, and I look forward to continuing to do so in any way that I can in the future. I love East Hampton — it is an incredibly special place."
Mr. Foster has lived in East Hampton for 23 years, and is originally from Sag Harbor. "My family has been based in East Hampton and Southampton for many generations," he said. He is a supervisor of the 911 center at East Hampton Village's Emergency Services Building and is a vice president for Town and Country Real Estate in East Hampton.
The planning board is "something I'd always been interested in, truthfully. I've got a lot of history in the town family-wise, and I just want to be a part of the future going forward," Mr. Foster said. "I look forward to getting started."
Mr. Calder-Piedmonte is from Monroe, Mich., and has lived in East Hampton for the past eight years. He is a partial owner of Basalm Farms and runs the farm's stand in Amagansett. He said Tuesday that his appointment "was a little unexpected. I'm not by nature a really political person. It's not something I sought out," but "when I was asked I really recognized it as an honor, and I think it's something I can do."
Mr. Calder-Piedmonte said he was "flattered with the response. I've had nothing but encouragement and positive words from the Planning Department and planning board. It seems like a lot of really good people, and I'm looking forward to meeting everybody."
Mr. Jones, a licensed insurance broker at Amaden Gay Agencies in East Hampton, said he is "very excited about our board and this upcoming term. We have some new youthful members that provide a wonderful balance of representation. . . . J.P. Foster has been a lifelong resident of the town and has tremendous experience. It is also a plus to have Ian Calder-Piedmonte. His farming background will provide us with an added benefit on farm related applications."
Ms. Weir, the new vice chairwoman, is the executive vice president of the Long Island Housing Partnership. She was appointed to the board in December to complete Frank Falcone's term, which expires in 2018. Ms. Weir promised to "work diligently for East Hampton's residents and businesses."
The town board discussed the zoning board appointments during a short executive session on Tuesday.
When a resolution approving all of the appointments was offered during a subsequent public session, both Democratic board members, Sylvia Overby and Mr. Van Scoyoc, said that they had requested a separate vote on each appointment, but that the board majority had declined.
Ms. Overby said that, though she supported the appointment of Lee White, and of Alex Walter as Z.B.A. chairman, she could not approve the appointment of Mr. Gosman, whom she did not know, or Don Cirillo's designation as vice chairman.
"In his capacity as vice chair," she said, "he wrote a memo that said he doesn't believe in the process — the process he was ruling on . . . and that the environmental assessment forms could safely be ignored."
"I can't support someone in a leadership position who doesn't believe in that process," Ms. Overby said. "I think you have to believe in the process to render fair and accurate decisions for the community."
Councilwoman Theresa Quigley and Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson disagreed with her assessment. "It's inaccurate to say that Mr. Cirillo said that the environmental assessment forms could be ignored," Ms. Quigley said. "I believe that's your interpretation of what he said."
"I fully support Don Cirillo . . . because he has dared to ask important questions. He has dared to try to look at a process. . . ," Ms. Quigley said.
After Ms. Overby read from the memo in question, Mr. Wilkinson said that Mr. Cirillo "was writing about specific comments — what I believe were, at best, editorial comments on the part of the planners."
"Mr. Don Cirillo, as far as I am concerned, has brought a business dynamic to the zoning board," the supervisor said. "People often confuse, as they do with us, business practices with abrasiveness, or pace of things, pushing things through."
Ms. Overby abstained from the vote on the appointments. Mr. Van Scoyoc, while noting again his objection to having to vote on all of them as a block, voted to approve them. Town Councilman Dominick Stanzione said he fully supported the resolution and that he had "great confidence" in the appointees.
"I appreciate the support of the board," Mr. Cirillo said yesterday. "Unfortunately, it couldn't have been unanimous. It is what it is," he said. "I'm looking forward to working with Mr. Gosman," he added, "I don't have a problem with Alex being chair, I think he'll be great. I thank Phil for his service, and I look forward to going forward with the board."
All of the town board members joined in acknowledging the 32-year tenure of Mr. Gamble, who received a proclamation at the Z.B.A. meeting Tuesday night. "He left a legacy of being plain-spoken and clear," Ms. Quigley said at the town board meeting Tuesday. "I think that people see him as being fair," she said, adding that he "looked out for our local community."
"These are very big shoes to fill," said Mr. Walter, the new Z.B.A. chairman. Mr. Gamble has "redefined public service over the past 32 years."
"I think we made progress in refining some of the processes," Mr. Walter said. "I think we can continue to do that, and find the balance between the property owners' needs, the taxpayers' needs, and at the same time protect the environment we live in. If we find that balance, we're doing our job."
Mr. White, who fills out Mr. Gamble's term, works in property management for John Lycke Home Services.
Mr. Gosman works at Gosman's Wholesale Seafood Fish Market in Montauk. As of press time, he had not returned calls for an interview.
Ms. Vered, who lives in Sag Harbor, was appointed by a unanimous vote to a five-year term on the architectural review board and will serve through 2016, following Richard Baxter's resignation. Owner of the Vered Gallery in East Hampton, she is involved with fund-raising locally for the East Hampton Fire Department, the Retreat, and the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.
"I'm really looking forward and very proud and happy to give something back to the community," she said. "And I think I'm going to do a very good job because I care about East Hampton."
Robert Schwagerl, the architectural review board chairman, and Christopher DiSunno, the vice chairman, will continue in their positions.
With Reporting by Joanne Pilgrim


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IUCN has made available in full the final report of the external evaluation of Strengthening Voices for Better Choices (SVBC), its global forest governance project.
Daily and all over the world, decisions are taken in forest governance that have unintended consequences. Choices are often made on the basis of flawed assumptions. Unfortunately we pay for these mistakes with the loss of forests, income, biodiversity and other benefits. In the project Strengthening Voices for Better Choices, IUCN aimed to give a nudge in the right direction to forest departments, companies, communities and other stakeholders in forest governance. It did so by facilitating dialogue and offering platforms for interest groups to find common ground and seek better choices that respect each group's freedoms and interests.
SVBC was essentially about improving arrangements for decision making in forest governance regimes. Legality might have been the project's entry point, but sustainable development was the vision that IUCN offered. Financed mainly by the European Commission in the framework of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan, SVBC was implemented in Brazil, DR Congo, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Vietnam from 2005-09. The external evaluation, carried out between June and July 2009, also aimed to give a nudge in the right direction - what can be learnt from four years' work in six different countries?
Update (19 January 2010): A summary of the evaluation report is now available in English, French and Spanish. Please see download links opposite.


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Submission + - Brazilian journals' self-citation cartel smashed (nature.com)
ananyo writes: Thomson Reuters has uncovered a Brazilian self-citation cartel in which editors of journals cited each other to boost their impact factors. The cartel grew out of frustration with the system for evaluating graduate programs, which places too much emphasis on publishing in 'top tier' journals, one of the editors claims. As emerging Brazilian journals are in the lowest ranks, few graduates want to publish in them. This vicious cycle, in his view, prevents local journals improving. Both the Brazilian education ministry and Thomson Reuters have censured the journals. The ministry says articles from the journals published in 2012-12 will not count in any future assessment, and Thomson Reuters has suspended their impact factors.


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So the journey started on Saturday morning. I started the journey a little later than I wanted to but still early enough to get to the Chicagoland area before five. After an afternoon of getting food and catching up with the family I got tons of sleep. Sunday was a day of rest and getting ready for the week ahead.
If you have never been to Chicago, the city is overwhelmingly huge… but the Chicagoland area now extends from Chicago to Winsconsin and pretty much all the way to Joliet and almost all the way to Rockford. Just look at a map.
I know a lot of the Chicagoland area as if I was a cabbie, however the north side and suburbs beyond are kind of a black hole in my map. Sure I know Glenview because a friend from college used to live there, but we did not hang out there too much, only went there for great family cooked dinners. So besides on main street and a couple of bowling excursions with my northsider friends I used to see it as the exits you pass to get to Six Flags Great America.
I knew an hour drive today was pretty much a given, so I double that to make sure I had plenty of time. Surprisingly I did the trip from where my sister lives to the office with enouth time to spot for an actual sit down breakfast. I had missed family restaurants like the one I got to enjoy this morning.
I am working now for a large corporation, and just like in the past I am not going to tell you were exactly. Lets just say that they are global and have at least 3 letters on their name.
I met my supervisor who was nice enough to take me for a little lunch excursion, you cannot be mad at paid lunch. We discussed a lot of information that I am still digesting, but the coolest is that I can probably just telecommute on Fridays if I chose to. He does not come to the office every day and most of my team is all over the world, so besides one other person in my team most of the interaction will be technology based. I am pretty used to this from my time in the consulting world and love that there is no micromanaging. You know what you have to get done, as long as it is done there are no issues.
I will have to adjust my pace to a big company, which moves a lot slower in some aspects; like I am probably not going to be able to VPN until Wednesday, but already lighnight speed on others; I am already part of a huge number of projects and getting tons of e-mails.
It is a nice to be back in the content management world and the Senior Analyst does have a good ring to it.


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Groups Urge Water Consciousness
Conserving water and preventing contamination of the water table are on the forefront of a push by state and federal groups who support National Protect Your Groundwater Day on Sept. 11.
The North Dakota Well Drillers Association is standing along side the National Ground Water Association's public call to action to protect one of the most vital resources available. The groups want people to acknowledge issues with water, how those issues apply to everyone.
In the wake of a severe drought that has led to wildfires and burning bans, and decimated croplands and agricultural disaster declarations, Cliff Treyens, NGWA Public Awareness Director, said in a release that using water wisely is important to everyone, regardless of where they live.
"Drought simply underscores that groundwater is a finite resource worth protecting," he said.
The NGWA says the drought continues to affect western, central and southeastern states in the U.S. and has put a strain on many household water wells.
Treyens also said water contamination prevention and conservation can begin at home to help protect what's left.
"There are many hazardous substances around households from oil and gas, and paint and paint thinners to cleaning products and yard products such as fertilizers, pesticides, and weed killers," he said. "How people store, use and dispose of these substances can either protect groundwater or harm it."
Approximately 29 billion gallons of water a day are used in the U.S. To reduce water waste, the Environmental Protection Agency urges American home owners to fix any water leak in their house, be it a running toilet, dripping faucet or leaky pipe. In the bathroom, the EPA asks people to turn off the water while shaving or brushing teeth and notes that quick showers use less water than baths.
The EPA also provides tips for the kitchen, including using a fully-loaded dishwasher as opposed to washing dishes by hand, plugging the sink or using a wash basin if no dishwasher is available, scrape a plate clean rather than rinsing it and keep a pitcher of drinking water in the fridge rather than letting the faucet run until the water is cold enough. Also, thaw food overnight in the refrigerator instead of running it under hot tap water, and start a compost pile instead of relying on the garbage disposal.


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Brian Costello @BrianCoz
Not sure if this is out there but I just heard the Cowboys have fired Rob Ryan.
Not a good week for the Ryan boys.
The last thing the Jets need is a Ryan brother reunion. Enough of the circus.
He was bad in Dallas I wouldn't want him as any kind of coach.
You heard what Woody said. Rex hires the coaches.
Jets coach Rex Ryan saved his job. His fraternal twin can't say the same thing.
The Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, according to multiple reports.
Rob Ryan took the job in 2011, after being fired by the Browns.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has vowed that changes are coming to the franchise. He also has lamented the absence of fundamentals, like solid and basic tackling skills.
At the NFL level, Rob Ryan has worked for the Raiders, Patriots, and Cardinals. It's possible that the Cowboys will look to replace Rob Ryan with Mike Pettine, who has served as Rex Ryan's defensive coordinator since 2009.
There's a chance that Rob Ryan will join the Jets' coaching staff, but Rex didn't hire Rob when he was available two years ago. Rex reportedly will be making Dennis Thurman the new defensive coordinator in New York.
I wonder if Francessa was talking about this news yesterday.
Would be a great pick up, as they are great on the def side of the ball. Gives Rex more time to work on that attack off he has promised..
Rob coached RB's and WR early in his career, Rob Ryan for OC?
would be great as linebackers coach, time to go all in on the Ryan boys
Rob Ryan will NOT join Jets.
Thurman will be next Jets DC.
How about if Rex names himself GM and Rob gets his long awaited promotion to Head Coach !!!!
The only thing worse than one buffoon from the Ryan coaching tree, is two.
Pro wrestling under the "Big stupid Kahuna" should be the next step for this boob.
Rex should be his cornerman.
@Gil_Brandt: with Rob Ryan gone in Dallas don't be surprised if more changes are coming. I don't think Ryan will be the last. @dallascowboys
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
RT @espn_macmahon Rob Ryan confirms he's fired. "I'll be out of work for like 5 minutes," he said.
Good to see he has the same self aggrandizing attitude his brother has.
@JayGlazer: And no Rex will NOT be hiring Rob Ryan


text: Independent socialist U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of my native Vermont weighs in on the upcoming 'fiscal cliff' issue and on how the president SHOULD handle the matter. I agree fully with his (Sanders') solidly anti-austerity position, incidentally. I fear the president will seriously consider cuts to the main three entitlement programs (Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid). He should be aware that the last fiscal compact he reached last year was in no small part responsible for alienating his base and touching off the Occupy movement.


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For Eye Care Professionals
You rely on your sight to enjoy life to the fullest, but as you reach your 40s and 50s, you may notice your vision starting to change.
As you age, the lens inside your eye become less flexible, and have a harder time focusing on objects that are close. You may need more light to see. These are all indications of a condition called presbyopia. This condition is completely natural, and happens to almost everyone. Think of it as just another stage in your eye development.
You may also notice that just about everyone in your age group uses some type of vision correction, like eyeglasses or multifocal contact lenses. Beyond corrective lenses, there are other options to consider: If you're nearsighted (myopic), farsighted (hyperopic) or you have astigmatism and you'd like to reduce your reliance on vision correction, laser surgery and Vision Shaping Treatment (VST) are two safe and effective alternatives.
Be sure to visit the eye doctor regularly – and learn about all the potential eye concerns related to your particular age group. By being well-informed, you can learn to recognize signs of trouble – and possibly cure or slow a sight-threatening disease. In between eye exams, if you notice a change in your vision – or if your eye becomes injured in any way – contact your doctor.
Getting the right amount of rest, regular exercise, and proper nutrition are vital for your long-term eye health. Studies have shown that antioxidant minerals and other vitamins may help defend against free radicals and help prevent related diseases. Free radicals are unstable molecules – unchecked, they can damage cells in the eye, which may lead to serious vision problems, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.


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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Buck Buchanan Award voters sure love their defensive ends.
The last two national defensive players of the year in the FCS, five of the last seven and eight of 19 overall have come from the pass rushing position that combines athleticism, power and speed.
It won't be surprising if another defensive end wins the Buchanan when the award celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Quarterback may be the most important position in football, but there likely isn't a more talented position in the FCS than defensive end. The list of standouts is ridiculously deep, including NFL prospects for 2015.
Three defensive ends return from being finalists for the 2013 Buchanan Award: Gardner-Webb's Shaquille Riddick (6-foot-7, 240 pounds), who finished fifth in the voting; UT-Chattanooga's Davis Tull (6-3, 240), who was 13th; and Harvard's Zach Hodges (6-3, 235), who was 16th. Tull has already won two Southern Conference defensive player of the year awards, while Hodges took top honors in the Ivy League last year. All Riddick did was rack up 19 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and 17 QB hurries.
Trying to pick just two of the three as preseason All-American first-team selections sets up a debate that really has no end.
Most of the FCS conferences have a true stud player returning at defensive end. Some have multiple standouts, like the Big Sky, which boasts Montana's Zack Wagenmann (6-3, 250), Cal Poly's Jake Irwin (6-4, 240) and Southern Utah's James Cowser (6-4, 244), who is just a junior.
Montana's 2013 Buchanan Award finalist, linebacker Jordan Tripp, has passed the Grizzlies' No. 37 legacy jersey on to Wagenmann, who has racked up 29.5 tackles for loss and 20 sacks over the last two seasons.
Across the country from the Big Sky, CAA Football offers up William & Mary's Mike Reilly (6-4, 265) and Towson's Ryan Delaire (6-4, 250). Reilly was part of one of the best defenses in the FCS last season, while Delaire was a first- year transfer to Towson from Massachusetts, and helped the Tigers reach the FCS national championship game.
Few FCS defensive ends come bigger than Central Arkansas junior Jonathan Woodard (6-6, 271), who has earned All-Southland first-team honors in both of his first two seasons. He's joined out of the Southland by McNeese State defensive leader Everett Ellefsen (6-3, 230).
Out of the Big South, there's Riddick and Liberty's Chima Uzowihe (6-2, 240), who's a junior. Meanwhile, the Missouri Valley Football Conference boasts Indiana State's Connor Underwood (6-3, 230) and North Dakota State's Kyle Emanuel (6-3, 246). The latter has been a member of three straight FCS national championship squads at NDSU.
There's also big-time D-ends in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with South Carolina State's Andrew Carter (6-1, 240), Bethune-Cookman's athletic LeBrandon Richardson (6-2, 255) and Howard junior Damon Gresham-Chisholm (6-3, 250). Norfolk State's Lynden Trail is another standout in the MEAC who generally plays linebacker, but he can convert to defensive end and is a pro prospect for 2015.
Tennessee State's Anthony Bass (6-2, 230) was the Ohio Valley Conference's 2013 defensive player of the year, the Southern Conference has undersized playmaker Tarek Odom (5-10, 258) of Wofford and the Southwestern Athletic Conference boasts Jackson State's Javancy Jones (6-2, 230), who is coming off a banner freshman campaign.
It's one of the deeper returning crops of defensive ends in quite some time.