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Always…These are the kind of declarative statements that Internet users love to make about how to behave online. No surprise, then, that the do's and don'ts of online conversation got codified early on in what was soon known as "netiquette". The term netiquette, attributed to Apple's Chuq von Rosbach, first appeared in 1983. And by then its tenets were already well-established, as documented in Emily Post for Usenet.
The old rules of netiquette
Reviewing that 1983 post, as well as other early and canonical descriptions of netiquette, it's striking how much has stayed the same. Here is the original list of netiquette rules first circulated in 1983, with recent quotes making the same points in social media terms:
1. Put all items in an appropriate group.
Don't abuse your network – Use your network the right way. Don't post how your day is going to your network all day long. It's unprofessional and quite frankly, unnecessary. If you must post something, post something of significance that your network can actually use, like a great social media link you just found or some sort of tip, advice or quote you find significant.
— Nathan Kievman, Social Media Etiquette: 10 Commonly Overlooked Best Practices in Social Media
2. Reply via mail.
[Violation:] Using your Twitter feed as a chat room for conversations that are exclusive in nature and not as a broadcast medium. It's nice that Twitter empowers you to use the @ symbol to talk directly to individuals, and that's fine in moderation. As a friend recently said to me, "I'm tired of my Twitter feed being a [private]conversation between person X, person Y, and person Z." Why don't the three of you get a room?
— Tamar Weinberg, The Ultimate Social Media Etiquette Handbook: The Most Egregious Sins on Social Media Sites, Exposed
3. Exhibit care in preparing items.
— From i love typography
4. Read followups.
If someone asks you a question don't ignore them. If they are trying to strike conversation respond back to them because that is how you become a good social media user. If you have been doing this for a while remember that you were there once in those shoes when you were trying to get going.
— Nick Stamoulis, Social Media Communication Etiquette Tips
5. Don't be rude or abusive.
Don't be a Keyboard Gangsta: Probably the worst thing about the Internet is the keyboard gangstas. You've surely run across at least one of these in your lifetime. They sit at their keyboard talking trash to everyone they encounter. They say things online that they would never have the nerve to say to a real person's face. Don't try to ruin everyone else's online experience because you don't have any friends in real life.
— The 11 rules of social media etiquette on Digital Labz
6. Avoid sarcasm and facetious remarks.
Treat others how you want to be treated. Reciprocal good manners ensure that Facebook doesn't become another MySpace.
— Facebook Netiquette: How to use this social media tool
7. Use descriptive titles.
Fill out the Subject line properly. People want to know immediately what your E-mail is about. Help them out by filling out the subject line with the proper text. Not only does this make it easier for people to refer to or go through your messages; it also reassures them that you're not a spammer selling potency pills or a bank representative in South Africa out to deceive unsuspecting recipients. You can even use this field to your advantage and write irresistible subject lines that will definitely boost your E-mail campaign.
— Email Etiquette in the Time of Social Media
8. Cite references.
Don't make claims that cannot be guaranteed. Social media is a place to be honest and truthful. "The fact is, rumors and sensational posts may send readers flocking to you at first, but dishonesty and irresponsible behavior will ultimately come back to haunt you." Libert recommends waiting an hour (or even a day) before you send that sensational message into the public domain.
— Social Media Netiquette: Online Manners Worth Remembering
9. Summarize the original item in followups.
Personalized comments show authors that you're genuinely interested in what they have to say, and that you actually took the time to read what they wrote. This doesn't mean you need to write a long comment, just be sure to articulate why you felt compelled to say something in the first place. Did you learn something new? Did you have a similar experience? Do you want to voice a different perspective? Quote the author directly if you need to clarify what specific sentences you're responding to.
— Are you well-versed in comment etiquette?
10. In posting summaries of replies, summarize.
Twitter has a built-in RT function that gives the original poster credit, but it is more insightful to rewrite the tweet and include a short comment on the content.
— Social Media Etiquette Series, part II: Twitter
11. Be as brief as possible.
Don't cram too much into your updates. Remember the old advertising maxim – sell the sizzle, not the sausage. You want to share a tip or an idea, not flip your reader's mind open and fill it full of every last detail you know on your subject. Give your readers a reason to come back tomorrow for more – keep it simple and light. If someone wants highly specialised information, they will know how to contact you for private consultation – and that's the aim of the whole excercise.
— 10 Vital Netiquette Writing Tips for Social Media
12. Don't submit items berating violators of these rules.
Ignore the idiots: This is key. When you participate in social media, you will get spammed, criticized, and even bullied or abused. Learn to ignore trolls…or at minimum, develop a bit of a thicker skin.
13. Don't make people read the same thing more than once.
Social Media should not be updated more times then the amount of glasses of water you drank today. Some people are going to need to up their water intake! – Social Media Etiquette at Go 4 Pro Photos
The new rules of netiquette
Even surprising is how muchhas changed: the basics of netiquette, as consolidated by the end of the last century, really don't address the full range of social challenges that we face in the era of social media. So here are some of the new rules of netiquette that pop up in post after post:
14. Put your best foot forward.
Make sure that you project the image that you want to present to people at all times. – The Entrepreneur's Guide to Social Media Etiquette
15. Be authentic.
Do be a real person-you have a life other than your company- share it.
— Are you using social media etiquette?
16. Be generous.
Contribute something. We've all seen those forum posters who just agree mindlessly with everyone to get their signature line with its flashing links out there. Don't be that person. Instead, take the time to really offer some value and make yourself useful to others. They will come back for more.
— 7 rules of social media netiquette
17. Don't ask people to shill for you.
I will tweet your stuff, on occasion. Stuck for some comments and you know (and I mean KNOW) me, then feel free to DM me about it but can we just stop with expecting me to just retweet your promotional stuff or giveaway?
— Blogging Etiquette: 7 ways to annoy friends in social media
18. Don't mass-message people.
"When someone sends a Facebook message to you and 30 other people and you're constantly getting replies from a ton of people you probably don't know … I feel all popular, like I'm getting all these personal messages, but that's not the case at all!"
— Christina Schroeter, Family of the Year, quoted in 10 social media pet peeves from SXSW musicians
19. Link to sources.
If you quote someone, you need to link. If you're only quoting a small section from another blogger's post, you don't need their permission to do so. However, you should link back to their original post. Not only is this proper blog etiquette, but it can also be used to your advantage.
— The 5 Rules of Blog Etiquette
20. Invite with care.
Don't send friends invitations without a proper introduction – they don't know who you are in most cases and they shouldn't guess.
— Social media net etiquette: good behavior applies here too
21. Friends are optional.
You're not obligated to follow/friend anyone. No matter what. Not even your mother.
— Chris Brogan, an Insider's Guide to Social Media Etiquette
22. Don't creep.
Please don't follow people around on the social Web like a lost puppy. It really is rather creepy. Unless you're best buds, no one wants to see you not only on Facebook and Twitter but also on all of their niche social sites ranging from crocheting to auto body repair.
— Social Media Etiquette: 20 Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Looking Like An Ass
23. Don't tag your friends' (bad) photos.
Not everybody can look attractive from every angle but that doesn't mean you should take this opportunity to highlight the angle that doesn't work. Even worse is that you continue to tag everybody else that's in the unattractive photo so that it can be circulated among all our friends. If you want to quickly damage your relationship, go find the most unattractive photo of your friend and tag them in it. Don't be surprised when you end up unfriended for doing it!
— How to violate Facebook etiquette and piss off your friends
24. Don't be an egomaniac.
If you have a business, a blog, or something you are selling, promote OTHERS more than you promote yourself. The rule of thumb is 10:1. For every one thing you say to promote yourself you should say 10 things NOT about yourself.
— Social Media Etiquette/Netiquette on Fauxology
25. Don't confuse strategy with netiquette.
Interestingly, many of the recent blog posts I read on social media "netiquette" are more accurately described as guidance on social media strategy. Strategy is about achieving a communications, business or organizational goal (like getting people to like or talk about your brand). Netiquette is about being considerate of other people in a way that supports a healthy ecosystem of conversation. When we confuse strategy with netiquette we lose sight of our interest in being respectful to people as a consideration that ought to outweigh any other commercial or operational goal.
Some netiquette rules are still written in pencil. Some of the netiquette "rules" I discovered in my travels are recommendations I either disagree with, or see violated regularly. For example:
Use a different profile or account for your personal connections. Business and pleasure do not mix in this medium.
— Top 12 Rules of Social Media Etiquette
The Off-limits Rule. Opinions on politics, religion, personal attacks, and controversial subjects that could cause embarrassment to others should not be put on the public Internet. When in doubt, don't. You will lose friends and followers quickly.
— Top 10 Rules of Netiquette for Social Media
Your mobile phone isn't an accessory. While on a date or in a business meeting, it's not polite nor smart to place it on the table. Save your tweets and texts for later.
Rules like these offer a useful reminder that netiquette, and especially social media netiquette, is far from written in stone. This is a new world, and we're inventing the rules together. Let's try not to get so outraged when we discover some people are playing by a different rulebook.

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The Rockies have reached a difficult spot with Esmil Rogers, mirroring the scenarios of Franklin Morales and Felipe Paulino a year ago. They have been unable to get Rogers straightened out, leading the club to revisit trade opportunities that it explored last winter. At least two American League teams are scouting Rogers, who has struggled mightily in the Rockies' bullpen and remains out of minor-league options.
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Rogers has a live arm, regularly reaching 95 mph. But he has very little deception in his delivery and struggles with consistency, ranging from brilliant (see bases loaded strikeout of Matt Kemp) to awful. Rogers was hit hard in Thursday's loss, and has really no role anymore in the Rockies' pen as he can't be trusted even in low-leverage situations. The Rockies could use another dependable right-hander with Matt Belisle clearly not as sharp after carrying a heavy workload the first five weeks. Zach Putnam has pitched well in Triple-A.
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Game #161: Rays at Jays pregame
Parting is such sweet sorrow: I wasn't there to witness this scene firsthand, but when my MLB.com associate arrived to the ballpark this morning, soon-to-be-dismissed hitting coach Mickey Brantley was also entering the Dome. As Brantley was walking up to the door with his bike in tow, a crowd of fans swarmed around him and offered their support. Cries of "We love you Mick!" and "You still have friends here!" and "You got a raw deal!" could be heard from the crowd of die-hards. Can you feel the love?
Tampa Bay (65-95) at Toronto (82-78)
at 1:07 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre
Today's lineups:
Akinori Iwamura, 3B
Jorge Velandia, 2B
Carlos Pena, DH
B.J. Upton, CF
Delmon Young, RF
Dioner Navarro, C
Joel Guzman, 1B
Justin Ruggiano, LF
Josh Wilson, SS
PITCHING: RHP Edwin Jackson (5-15, 5.96 ERA)
Reed Johnson, CF
Matt Stairs, 1B
Frank Thomas, DH
Aaron Hill, 2B
Adam Lind, LF
John-Ford Griffin, RF
Curtis Thigpen, C
Hector Luna, 3B
Ray Olmedo, SS
PITCHING: RHP Jesse Litsch (7-9, 3.94 ERA)
NOTES: CoachGate may never end. In hardly a shocking development, the announcement that was supposed to arrive on Saturday never did. Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said he still had to "iron out" some things with some of the coaches, and he expects to have an announcement about the changes on Sunday. The likely holdup is with Ernie Whitt, who is going to be replaced as the bench coach next year by Brian Butterfield. Whitt has been asked to accept a lesser role, which he doesn't appear to be too thrilled about. It's possible that he opts not to take the new job. … Toronto's two first-round picks from this year's draft — Kevin Ahrens and J.P. Arencibia — were on hand at the Rogers Centre to take batting practice.
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1. Boston 95-65 (–)
2. Cleveland 95-65 (–)
3. Los Angeles 93-67 (2)
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bosox has everyone talking about Boston and not the Blue Jays???? dosn't anyone remember the Jays anymore,Lots of time to talk playoffs after Sunday.
Looks like a good game today.
What happend tp Rios anybody????.
I'm sorry garryguy….
The former bat boy of the Devil Rays pitches again vs Tampa. The no name kid went to U.S.F. and the Bulls had a huge win last night.
Spartans go down today, sorry. They're at Randall in Madtown. Even though the Badgers aren't that great but they'll win.
Badgers 20
Spartans 18
Sorry Jordan!!!
Bring back Nick Saban!!!
Yeah, the big green machine will need a miracle to escape 'Sconsin with a 'W'.
Don't worry garryguy. As much as I think the Bosox have a great club, there won't be much to say after the Angels get done with them.If the Jays stay away from the injury bug,They should be there next season.
I'm going to find a blog that talks baseball so long people.
I don't think they'll need a miracle. I watched Wisconsin play last Sat. night vs Iowa and I was not impressed at all. Wisconsin also escaped out in Vegas a couple of weeks ago.
I think the Spartans could win, I just think that the home field advantage will be the difference. The top tier teams in the Big 10 don't have the offensive punch as they have had in the past. So a middle of the pack team like the Spartans could pull off a upset against one of those teams. Wisconsin is very well coached and they don't beat themselves as you know.
Sort of looks to me that Ernie isn't prepared to take the fall for all of Abner's screw ups this year.
You said the other day, Whitt wants to distance himself from Gibbons. Whitt doesn't want to take away from the players and announce what he is going to do. Whitt will make the descion when the season is over. When the timing is right.
ThHis no name 22 year old kid has now gone:
6.2 innings against Boston gave up 1 run and won.
7.2 innings against NY, gave up 1 run and won.
5.0 innings today and gave up 1 run.
All I want for Xmas is anothe no name kid like this one.
Did you see the bunt by Mora last night?
You mention the word bunt and indigo is all over it. That is all it takes gsumner!!!
Well, I do think Ernie is his own man, and likley won't take a demotion, since he doesn't feel it's owed to him.
The no name kid got lit up at Fenway back in early Sept.
I wouldn't bank on him for doing much next year. If you are, you are mistaken. A nice surprise to the season for sure.
Well he will definatley provide competition for the 5th starter spot. Chacin had better come back strong.
We're talking about baseball. Come back please. I don't want to call the mounties on you and try to find you.
Just kidding!!!
The Jays will finish the season with a winning record. They should be proud of that. With all in the injuires they had. I've seen many teams just pack it in but the Jays didn't. Gibbons should be given some credit!!!
I think Chacin is one of these guys that don't work hard.
He got the D.U.I. back in spring training. That to me had bad karma written all over it.
Well, we lit up every starter you got.
And of course with starters it's all about what have you done lately. Last time in Boston, this 22 year old, whimp looking kid held the big bad sox to 1 run.
Although, I gotta tell you, his start in Yankee stadium where he went 7.2 innings and only gave up 1 run, was the best start by a Jays pitcher all year.
Anybody that played with the pitchforks ( old Mariner uniforms when Brantley was there ) You gotta love the guy!!!
The Jays announced two days ago that we have had over 1,100 player days lost to injury this year. That has to be a record.
Sox won the season series, so safe to say they lit up your pitching. Halladay your ace, got smoked by the Sox this year!!!
Halladay doesn't do too well at Fenway.
Well, the DUI doesn't bother me, considering where he got it. Your smokies are one of a kind.
We'll see how or if he bounces back.
The guy that hits Halliday the most is Manny. But, I think you guys won the series between us this year from timing more than anything. Most of the time we faced you pre-all star break we had our 4th and 5th guys going-and those guys were Okha, Zambrano etc. We faired quite well after the All star break.
He yGarry-where are you, I need some help with Bosox.
If a player gets a D.U.I. you should be concerned. That would speak volumes of your ethics.
Obviously not the first time Chacin was behind the wheel drunk.
The guy blew way over the limit. I think it was around 3:00 a.m. It is great to have some drinks but behind the wheel at that hour, DUMB!!!!
Well, no one ever said Gustavio was the smartest pea in the pod.
But he does have a nice perfume.
Hey Tony LaRussa got nabbed for the same thing under almost identical circumstances. Maybe they went to the same party.
Come on Jays score for Jessie, give the kid a chance for a win.
Actually gsumner the Sox faced the Jays 8 times before June.
They opened up the second half at Fenway for a 4 game series.
If the Jays didn't have good pitching back in April or May. That is a major mistake by your genius g.m. J.P.
Aren't you supposed to break camp ready to play?
That is why I say next year for the Jays it is very important they get off to a good start.
Actually LaRussa and Cahcin were about 120 miles apart.
They got nabbed because they were just plain STUPID!!!!
well, you're supposed to have good pitching after the all star break as well, and your guys **** near blew a 14.5 game lead.
So I don't think I'd be bragging if I was you
Only you would know about the perfume gsumner!!!!
Cahcin's e.r.a or his perfume?
What stinks worse?
Na I think they both got nabbed because you reported them. They probably both came to your place, you got them drunk and when they left phoned it in.
I think his perfume is worse. Man it is nasty.
I'm not bragging. I'm a fan like you. We have absolutely nothing to do with there success. I'm not part of the organazation in any way.
I root for the team and make my observations. Just like you do. Give your opinion.
Remember this is Florida. We don't have electricity so that means no phone.
I think Chacin and LaRussa were hanging out at the wrong trailer park.
Nice outing by Da Kid. 6 innings, 4 hits, 1 run. ERA drops to 3.81. Not bad for the 5th starter.
And here I thought you to the special adviser to the team.
I say he wins Cy Young for Syracuse next year. LOL….
If I ever see him around town. I'll rent out a trailer to him. Send the bill to you gsumner!!!!
I am special. Perhaps special needs!!!
League is definately on his way back. 98 mph with 6-7 inches of break. By the time spring training comes around he should be good to go.
How is your buddy Overbea doing?
Be careful, just because Indigo isnt posting doesn't mean shes not reading. You don't want her to know you're a dirty old man.
Indigo can't resist me.
When I appear on here, she suddenly shows up.
Something to ponder!!!!
Hey, I never apologize for spelling mistakes on here. I guess I'm too spoiled with spell checkers.
Some blogs not have that feature which is good
How about that bunt last night by Mora?????
Are you out there????
Trust me, she can resist. Unless of course, you start talking about small ball.
Garry has your wife forced you to have a nap?
I don't know what is worse.
What number is higher gsumner?
Your speililng mystakes?
The amount that Chacin blew that night?
Gibbons mistakes?
Garryguy is getting ready for dinner.
Those old folks eat around 3:00 p.m. you know….
Abner's mistakes without question. I'd say an average of 2-3 a game over 160 games so far.
I think it's sort of nasty that he wants to subtly blame Ernie. Good for Whitt standing up for himself.
Well, it's only 1.55Pm where Garry is.
I'm a fan of Whitt now.
He was always a solid player.
Hey, I think Pinella has to win manager of the year in the NL. To bring a team back from 98 losses the year before to winning is special, regardless of how much money the Cubs spent.
What a huge brawl between the Mets and Marlins!!!!
Alot of bad blood out there!!!
Right now?
Charlie Manuel—manger of the year….
M.V.P. Jimmy Rollins
Jose Reyes just showed you he is about 12 years old….
going on right now…
Bullpens emptied….
Reyes is now standing on 3b and is still talking!!!
Reyes needs to shut up!!!
Miguel Olivio charged Reyes while he was on 3b.
Obviously Reyes was yacking about something…
A great player but what a punk!!!
Even after the brawl was broken up, he tried making an attempt to get in the Marlins dugout.
The no name kid pitched very well again….
You're dreaming wiht both of those picks. Rollins is only hitting .295 with 30 Hr's and 93 Rbi's Fielder is hitting .289 with 50 Hr's and 119 Rbi's and he's 23.
Holliday is hitting .339 with 36 Hr's and 133 Rbi's.
Holliday deserves to win, although I hope Fielder does.
I'll give you a maybe on Manuel, its between him and Lou
Well, the Mets are wacking them. 10 to 0
Rollins has carried that team all year. He has played a great defense at s.s. as well. That goes a long way with the voters. Playing such an important position like s.s.
Fielder has carried the Brewers in September but his team is toast. Unfair or fair that is how it goes.
Rollins doesnt have a chance; Fielder likely has a small chance.
Holliday is gonna win it-he's put up monster numbers.
To say Rollins doesn't have a chance, you are missing the boat on this one gsumner.
He has been the glue on the Phillies all year long. Howard got off to a bad start and Utley got hurt and missed a month or so. Rollins has been there all year and has held his team together. He also plays a very important position, which goes a long way.
ya but his numbers are miniscule beside Holliday. Numbers com first
I don't think numbers are the tell all signs.
Mo Vaughn won the M.V.P. back in 1995. Belle, everyone's favorite nut had better stats.
Intagibles play a big role for sure.
Holliday is out in baseball obscurity. Outside of Colorado, if Holliday was walking down the street, would any know who he is?
Playing baseball in Denver hurts him. Fair or unfair, that is how it goes.
well, its going to be hard to send Lind down to AA next year.
I meant AAA.
286 at bats, 11 Hr's and 43 RBi's.
Remember Garry, I told you sooner or later the pitchers would adjust to him, relaizing he could now hit that high outside pitch and start coming back inside again. And as soon as they did he'd start pounding it.
Like it or not, I think Matt Stairs value just dropped. I can't imagine The Jays committing big bucks to him and send Lind back down.
Won't happen
I was away all day . Great outing by Litsch . Bosox and gs argue like they are married ….lol….
That's our ploy to get you on the site indigo.
I sense alot of bitterness towards men. Why is that?
They didn't bunt and you wanted them to during a co- ed softball game? Come on now tell the truth!!!
What did you think of the bunt by Mora last night?
I say he bunted because of all his kids. He didn't want to listen to his wife about how the kids have been acting up and he is having fun playing baseball while she has to deal with all the kids!!! LOL…
That's no way to sweet talk a young lady. No wonder Indigo isn't coming back on
She'll be back. She's a tough gal.
The Jays should hire her as the bunting coach.
I think the bluejays should get rid of Gibbons for next year. he has really made a lot of mistakes. he does nothing to enhance the team. they need to go in a different diretion (without Gibbons)
beryl you are so right … get rid of gibbons and get someone that knows how to run a team
BOSOS YOU ARE AN IGNORANT A,SS so far indigo is the only girl/lady on this site all you do is insult her,it's not her fault your *** because your ex wife/man left you and took you for everything you had,Your lucky I don't know where you live because I would punch you in the mouth creep.
I think Bosox made that comment to try to get Indigo back on and posting and made that post in jest-I really don't think he meant to insult her.
If Indigo feels she's been insulted she should say so, and Im sure she would get an apology from Bosox.
That is my only response to you.
Indigo knows I am joking. gsumner knows I am joking as well. Garryguy–I believe it is time for you to go to some anger classes!!! Have a great night!!!
Your supposed to get better with age garryguy, what happened?
I bet you feel differently about Drew tonight-Huh?
Thank you….
I guess garryguy thinks he can speak for other people!!!
What a wild one in Madison today.
Spartans had a chance but couldn't pull it out.
Where was the defense today?
Spartans host the Wildcats next week. Northwestern almost beat Michigan today. Now that would have been funny!!!
Spartans should roll over Northwestern!!!
Drew has been hitting out of his mind. Driving the ball more!!! I still don't like the signing, 70 million for 5 years!!! OUCH!!!
Better late than never for Drew!!!
well, it's the right time of the year to get hot. Never know, he could be your hero in the playoffs
Too bad The Mets weren't playing the Phillies tommorrow for the playoff spot
He could be…
I can't believe the Phillies today. Knowing the Mets lost and they laid down vs the Nats.
Mets have too much talent to struggle like this.
I'd be really scared of The Mets if they get into the playoffs. Cycles turn and they could turn into a strong contender
I do agree about the Mets.
All the attention will be on the other teams. No pressure on them and then all of a sudden they could be in the World Series!!!
Padres have a sick pitching staff but absolutely no hitting!!!
take care, I'm outta here
In the N.L. I count out the D-Backs. Too much youth there. Webb is an ace for sure but I don't really care for that team.


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I'm back on the hunt for the future work space! Earlier this week I posted a round up of ideal bookcases under $300 to fit the new office. Now it's on to the desk… There are so many great options out there that I've found it easiest to narrow the selection down based on the ideal size, color and design.
A bit more on the criteria…
Size: The standard desk is about 44-48″ wide and 18-22″ deep, but my ideal desk would be either wider or deeper than this so that I can stretch out multiple projects and still feel organized.
Color & Design: I'd like the material/color of the desk to be different from the bookcases (so that we don't get too matchy matchy over here) while still complimenting each other. And you know, if one is more French-inspired (with the 'x', for example) it would be nice if the other was a different design, say more modern or more rustic.
I took this dilemma to Craigslist hoping for an awesome makeover project that would be perfect for the space. Alas, no results to be found. So, here's my favorite resource round up for desks under $300!
That first one is near an exact copy of the inspiration board desk I used for San Diego Magazine's Office Organization article. I mentioned how much I lovvvveedd the Layla & Grayce option but loathed the $2,000+ price. And now there's a $200 option!
This round up includes options from JC Penny's, Home Decorators Collection, Ikea, West Elm & World Market. I'd throw in a few from Overstock as well (always a great resource) but I couldn't find any that I loved that beat the prices of these stores, the above range being from $99-$299.
Some these are a bit smaller than I'd prefer, but I'm going to pair them up with the bookcase round up from Tuesday and see if I can't find a good set nonetheless. There may be more options for extra storage to make up for the lack of desk space…
Back to the drawing board I go.
For more Office Makeover posts, check out: bookcases under $300, inspirational rooms, room layout options, demo part 1 & demo part 2.


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Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. This spiral shaped bacterium is most commonly spread by a tick bite. The disease takes its name from Lyme, Connecticut. This is where the illness was first identified in the United States in 1975.
Although Lyme disease is a year-round problem, April through October is considered tick season. Cases of Lyme disease have been reported in nearly all states in the U.S. and in large areas in Europe and Asia, but the most common areas are the Northeast, upper Midwest and northwestern states.
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria that is spread to humans by tick bites. The ticks that carry the spirochete are:
- Black-legged deer tick (northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and North-Central U.S.)
- Western black-legged tick (Pacific coastal U.S.)
Ticks prefer to live in wooded areas, low-growing grasslands, and yards. Not all ticks carry the Lyme disease bacteria. Depending on the location, anywhere from less than 1% to more than 50% of the ticks are infected with it.
While most tick bites are harmless, several species can cause life-threatening diseases. Tick-borne diseases include:
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Lyme disease
- Anaplasmosis
- Babesiosis
- Colorado tick fever
- Powassan encephalitis
- Tularemia
- Ehrlichiosis
- Relapsing fever
Factors that can increase your risk for getting Lyme disease include:
- Working or spending time outdoors in areas where the black-legged deer tick or Western black-legged deer tick is found
- Having pets that can bring the ticks into the home
The list of possible symptoms is long, and symptoms can affect every part of the body. The following are the most common symptoms of Lyme disease. But symptoms are slightly different for each person.
The primary symptom is a red rash that:
- Can appear several days after infection, or not at all
- Can last up to several weeks
- Can be very small or grow very large (up to 12 inches across), and may resemble a "bulls-eye"
- Can mimic such skin problems as hives, eczema, sunburn, poison ivy, and flea bites
- Can itch or feel hot, or may not be felt at all
- Can disappear and return several weeks later
Several days or weeks after a bite from an infected tick, you may have flu-like symptoms such as the following:
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Aches and pains in muscles and joints
- Low-grade fever and chills
- Fatigue
- Poor appetite
- Swollen glands
Weeks to months after the bite, the following symptoms may develop:
- Neurological symptoms, including inflammation of the nervous system (meningitis) and weakness and paralysis of the facial muscles (Bell palsy)
- Heart problems, including inflammation of the heart (myopericarditis) and problems with heart rate
- Eye problems, including inflammation (for example, red eye)
Months to a few years after a bite, the following symptoms may include:
- Inflammation of the joints (arthritis)
- Neurological symptoms including numbness in the extremities, tingling and pain, and difficulties with speech, memory, and concentration
Some people may develop post-Lyme disease syndrome (PLDS). A condition also known as chronic Lyme disease includes PLDS, but also other syndromes. Usually, these are characterized by persistent musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve pain, fatigue, and memory impairment.
Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose because symptoms are not consistent and may mimic other conditions. The primary symptom is a rash, but it may not be present in up to 20% of cases.
Diagnosis for Lyme disease must be made by a healthcare provider experienced in recognizing Lyme disease. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms and a history of a tick bite. Testing is generally done to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions. This may need blood and other lab tests.
Research is underway to develop and improve methods for diagnosing Lyme disease.
The symptoms of Lyme disease may look like other medical conditions or problems. Always talk with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Your healthcare provider will figure out the best treatment for you based on:
- How old you are
- Your overall health and past health
- How sick you are
- How well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapies
- How long the condition is expected to last
- Your opinion or preference
Lyme disease in the earliest stage is usually treated with antibiotics for 2 to 3 weeks.
Treatment will also be considered based on these and other factors:
- If you are bitten by a tick that tests positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease
- If you are bitten by a tick and have any of the symptoms
- If you are bitten by a tick and are pregnant
- If you are bitten by a tick and live in a high-risk area
Lyme disease affects people differently. Relapse and incomplete treatment responses happen. Relapse and incomplete treatment responses happen. Complications of untreated early-stage disease include:
- Joint disease
- Neurologic disease
- Heart inflammation
- Frequent hospitalizations to manage the disease
Some of these complications result in chronic, debilitating conditions.
Some people may develop post-Lyme disease syndrome (PLDS). A condition also known as chronic Lyme disease includes PLDS, but also other syndromes. Usually, these are characterized by persistent musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve pain, fatigue, and memory impairment.
People aren't able to become immune to Lyme disease. So even if you've had Lyme disease, you can get it again. No vaccine is available currently to prevent the disease.
The FDA approved a Lyme vaccine called LYMErix in 1998. The vaccine was not 100% effective, however. The FDA still recommended preventing the disease in other ways. In 2002, the company that made LYMErix said it would no longer offer the vaccine.
To help prevent Lyme disease, follow these guidelines.
Dress appropriately by wearing:
- Light-colored clothing
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Socks and closed-toe shoes
- Long pants with legs tucked into socks
Checking for ticks
Look for ticks often on:
- All joints: behind the knees, between fingers and toes, and on underarms
- Other areas where ticks are commonly found: belly button, neck, hairline, top of the head, and in and behind the ears
- Areas of pressure points, including anywhere that clothing presses tightly on the skin
Visually check all other areas of the body, and run fingers gently over skin.
What should you do if you find a tick?
- Don't touch the tick with your bare hand.
- Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tick. Grab the tick firmly by its mouth or head as close to your skin as possible.
- Pull up slowly and steadily without twisting until it lets go. Don't squeeze the tick, and don't use petroleum jelly, solvents, knives, or a lit match to kill the tick.
- Save the tick. Place it in a plastic container or bag so it can be tested for disease, if needed.
- Wash the bite area well with soap and water and put an antiseptic lotion or cream on the site.
- Call your healthcare provider to find out about follow-up care and testing of the tick for the Lyme disease bacteria.
Insect repellents
Consider using repellents. Remember to use all repellents safely.
- Products that have DEET repel ticks, but they don't kill them. These products aren't 100% effective in keeping a tick from feeding on you.
- Products that have permethrin do kill ticks. But they should be sprayed only on clothing, not on your skin.
Other measures
These other methods may also help:
- Shower after all outdoor activities are over for the day.
- Check pets and children for ticks.
If your symptoms get worse or you have new symptoms, let your healthcare provider know.
- Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi.
- Lyme disease is spread to humans by tick bites, including the black-legged deer tick found in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and North-Central U.S., and the Western black-legged tick found in the Pacific coastal U.S.
- The list of possible symptoms is long, and symptoms can affect every part of the body. But, Lyme disease usually starts with a rash that is often described as a "bulls-eye."
- Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose and us usually based on symptoms and history of a tick bite.
- Lyme disease in the earliest stage is usually treated with antibiotics for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Relapse and incomplete treatment responses happen with some people developing long-term complications.
- Preventing tick bites is the best prevention for Lyme disease.
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:
- Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.
- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.
- At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.
- Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.
- Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.
- Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.
- Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.
- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
- Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.


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If your clock's going to be made out of gears, why not just expose all the gears and make it part of the design? That's exactly what these folks did, which makes for a quite sexy clock design that gives your bedroom that much more of an industrial look.
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Bellagio Towel Warmer, Oil-rubbed Bronze, Hardwired, 20 Bars
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- Dimensions: 47.2" (1199 mm) H x 20" (508 mm) W x 4.3" (109 mm) D
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- Max Surface Temp: Between 90 – 110°F, depending on model and ambient temperature
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Game 11: Jays at Tigers
at 1:05 p.m. ET in Lakeland
1. Jarrett Hoffpauir, 3B
2. Brad Emaus, 2B
3. Jeremy Reed, RF
4. Randy Ruiz, 1B
5. Brian Dopirak, DH
6. Travis Snider, LF
7. Chris Aguila, CF
8. Jose Molina, C
9. Tyler Pastornicky, SS
Pitching: Marc Rzepczynski
1. Scott Sizemore, 2B
2. Johnny Damon, LF
3. Magglio Ordonez, RF
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Carlos Guillen, DH
6. Brandon Inge, 3B
7. Alex Avila, C
8. Casper Wells, CF
9. Gustavo Nunez, SS
Pitching: Armando Galarraga
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Nice to see baseball on the tube once again.
The good: Ruiz, Dopirak, and Aguila picking up their pitchers
The bad: Buck Martinez to call the games on Sportsnet? Eeeew!
The ugly: Buzachero's 8th inning
Funny, I really like Buck, remember how bad Campbell was?
I am glad to hear that Cito is thinking about Purcey as a reliever. With no options, we cannot let this former first-round pick walk for nothing.
Buck Martinez and Dan Shulman were probably the best TV commentators the Jays have ever had. I wasn't aware that there are people who don't like Buck, I'll take him over Jamie Campbell any day of the week.
Burt-just to clarify-Purcey does have one option left.


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I will admit that my family has a stubborn streak. Even my kids inherited it, although they come by it from both sides of their family.
In transcribing my grandfather's letters, I am discovering he was pretty single minded himself and stubborn too. It was kind of a relief, because my dad did remember his mother and always said she was a real lady. She may have had a stubborn streak, but it wasn't evident in anything I have ever read.
My point? My dad was really stubborn and according to his recounting, was expelled from the local public schools in Detroit for fighting. So to see evidence that his father was somewhat stubborn explains a lot.
Grandpa was also single-minded in his love for my grandmother and in that too, my father was like his father. Once my parents met, my dad was determined to marry my mother and he did. I don't think the families thought it would last, my mother being Catholic and my father not. My dad eventually converted and my parents were together almost 57 years before my dad passed.
I wish more letters from Grandma had survived, there are only about five. Those date from Grandpa taking the job in Detroit and getting settled in there. I can't wait to get to them.
Copyright 2010, ACK for Gene Notes
Friday, April 16, 2010
That Stubborn Streak and Other Family Traits!
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Being stubborn is a good trait to have if you're going to research your family's history. :)ReplyDelete
Definitely an asset, but I call that persistence.ReplyDelete
I'd love to read the transcriptions when you've finished.ReplyDelete
I am thinking about printing up a booklet when I am done. Not sure if I am going to include the images or not.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 5:14 PM
I would love to see the transcriptions too and also a letter or two.ReplyDelete
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Police say Kennedy intruder was seeking Katy Perry
HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) — A man accused of breaking into a home in the Kennedy compound on Cape Cod and telling authorities he was looking for singer Katy Perry has been sent to a mental health facility for evaluation.
James Lacroix, 53, of Mashpee, appeared in court Wednesday on a breaking and entering charge. A not guilty plea was entered for him, but a formal arraignment was delayed until Aug. 13.
Police in Barnstable, Massachusetts, responded to the home in the Hyannis Port section of town around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday after getting a call from Edward Kennedy Jr., the son of the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who had called from his home in Connecticut to check on his teenage son.
Kennedy said a strange man picked up the phone and identified himself using his real name.
Police responding to the Irving Avenue home found Lacroix in the kitchen. Video of the arrest showed him wearing camouflage shorts and a Captain America T-shirt.
The teen in the home apparently saw Lacroix reading a book but thought he was a friend of the family, Chief Paul MacDonald said. The teen was not harmed.
Lacroix's car had been parked outside for about three hours, neighbors told police.
At his hearing, a court psychologist told the judge Lacroix appeared to be having delusions and told her he had been treated for a psychotic disorder.
His attorney, Penelope Psomos, said Lacroix did not make any threats at the Kennedy home. The judge agreed he did not appear to be dangerous but ordered him to stay away from the Kennedy compound.
The more than 9,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom home, which was purchased by John F. Kennedy in 1956, was assessed this year at $2.11 million, according to town records. It is now owned by a family trust.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
My Interview With My 10 Year Old Daughter About These Cookies
My daughters have been showing more of an interest in cooking the last few weeks. My 10 year old prepared these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, with a little help from mom, that were easy to make and delicious.
A lot of parents write asking about culinary schools for their kids and I usually tell them about a few chain schools I've come across but then explain that cooking at home in your own kitchen with your children is the best schooling they can get. It's a great time to teach them an important life skill and have fun at the same time.
Here's the recipe, but be sure to read the short interview I did with my daughter after she made them. It's sort of like my Novice2Pro interviews I do with professional chefs but for kids.
What made you decide to make cookies?
I decided to make the cookies for friends who were coming over. Also we were making pizza for dinner and so I thought cookies would go well with it.
How did you decide on Peanut Butter cookies with Chocolate Chips?
I didn't know what kind of cookies I wanted to make but I didn't want to make just plain chocolate chip. So I looked it up and I found something that looked pretty easy to make and would be very quick so that I could also entertain my friend.
Did you have any help from anyone and if so what help did you get?
When I decided I wanted to make Peanut Butter and Chocolate chip cookies I had help from my Dad to get all the ingredients. When I started making the cookies I also had a little help from my mom.
What was the hardest part of making these cookies?
The hardest part of making the cookies was making sure the butter was soft enough. But none of the cookie making was that hard.
If you made them again, would you change anything?
I would probably let the butter stay out longer so it was softer and easier to mix.
What did you learn from making these cookies?
I learned from making the cookies that you should let them sit 10 or 15 minutes after you make them so they can cool down and kind of harden or else they might fall apart.
How did they turn out?
My peanut butter chocolate chip cookies turned out great and a lot of other people loved them too!
Would you make them again?
I would make them again, but I would probably make them at a party because a lot of people liked them.
Thanks for this interview, RG
1/2-cup butter, let it come to room temperature
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg
1-teaspoon vanilla extract
1-cup peanut butter
1/2-teaspoon baking soda
1/2-teaspoon salt
3/4-cup all-purpose flour
3/4-cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
How To Prepare At Home
Preheat your oven to 375 F.
The term is "cream" the butter and white & brown sugar which just means to beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix everything together. Add the peanut butter, baking soda, salt and stir to combine well. Finally add the flour and chocolate chips and mix together.
Using a greased cookie sheet to bake the cookies, drop small amounts of the cookie dough onto the sheet. Using a fork or spoon, flatten the dough slightly.
Bake the cookies for about 5 minutes until the edges just start to turn brown being careful not to overcook. When the cookies are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
The trick is not eating them before they are cooled. These cookies are delicious and fun to make with your kids.
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We have this recipe and use it frequently. We love these cookies – the little ones like to help me make them and the big ones like to devour them while trying not to burn their mouths on the hot cookies! Great interview, too 🙂
Great cookies! made them tonight. They have the consistency of shortbread cookies. There is no place in the recipe for the brown sugar, so I added it with the white sugar.
Andrew, you are absolutely right, my mistake. Yes you do combine the white and brown sugar. It is not correct in the recipe. Thanks for bring that to my attention. RG
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19th Hot Rod Nationals
We're on a mission here, boys and girls, so we aren't going to waste a lot of space on idle chatter when we've got customized classic trucks for you to check out. Take a good look at some of the oldies Dan Davis shot while he was attending the Goodguys Indy show, and see if you can't come up with some new ideas for your ride.
Just in case you did want to know a little about this show, it was called the 19th Annual Hot Rod Nationals and it took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, last June from the 8th through the 10th at O'Reilly Raceway Park.


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This year's NFL draft features an outstanding class of wide receivers, some intriguing quarterbacks, a handful of potential superstars at tackle and across the defense, so-so safety and running back classes, and more hype and analysis than is healthy for human consumption.
We are finally galloping into the home stretch, and Russ Lande and I have spent weeks analyzing dozens of prospects and writing thousands of words about their assets and flaws. It is time to collate everything and break down this weekend's draft, position by position and day by day, in one convenient article. Read this on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, and you can forget that the last three months of draft chatter ever happened. (Now there's an incentive!)
As we have done in other recent articles, I prance around like Robert Plant setting the stage, then Russ comes in like Jimmy Page and shreds a solo. In keeping with the music metaphor, we apply the iTunes approach to each position, breaking prospects into Essentials (Johnny Manziel, "Stairway to Heaven"), Next Steps (Jarvis Landry, "Custard Pie") and Deep Cuts (Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp")
Well, that's the last time I listen to the classic rock station while editing a draft roundup. Without further ado, let's get the lead out.
Essentials: Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) is the designated boom-or-bust guy. Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville) is the safe pick some have started to think is too safe. Blake Bortles (Central Florida) plays the role of the mid-major guy you had never heard of in October who is suddenly the possible savior of your franchise.
Next Steps: It's the second tier of quarterbacks that makes the first tier so difficult to sort out this year. There are not one, not two, but three big, experienced SEC pocket passers whose last names begin with "M" (Zach Mettenberger, AJ McCarron, Aaron Murray) to choose from, two of them coming off injuries. Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo and Tom Savage provide three subtle varieties of B-plus caliber size-arm-accomplishment prospects. A team terrified of Manziel-Bortles but unimpressed with Bridgewater has a wide mid-round safety net of pretty good prospects.
Deep Cuts: The bottom tier of quarterback prospects includes well-known, quick-footed scatter-shooters like Tajh Boyd (Clemson), Logan Thomas (Virginia Tech) and Connor Shaw (South Carolina), as well as a host of hard working just-good-enough types from smaller programs like Keith Wenning (Ball State), Jeff Matthews (Cornell), David Fales (San Jose State) and Brett Smith (Wyoming). All of these guys have a calling card or two -- Thomas is massive and likeable, Boyd is highly accomplished and dependable, Smith has a fine arm and quick release, and so on -- but most max out as career backups or spot starters.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Packaged as a group, this year's quarterback class is extremely strong in terms of prospects who should be selected in the second, third and fourth rounds. But there is no one who really warrants a top-10 selection. I cannot remember evaluating so many prospects who have two or three skills to make me believe they can be quality NFL starters, while also possessing at least one major flaw that points toward their failure.
Usually, when there is no franchise quarterback, the interest in all the passers remains the same. But the following and interest surrounding Johnny Manziel is similar to that of Tim Tebow, except that Manziel was an excellent passer in college and actually has a chance of being a productive passer in the NFL.
Speaking of Johnny Football, I offer two final thoughts. After extensive work checking around, I stick with my original take: He will not do anything off the field to jeopardize his commitment to becoming the player he has the talent to be. If he is selected by a team that plans on sticking him in its current offense without tailoring it around his skills, then he will fail. However, if he goes to a team with a smart, open-minded and creative offensive coordinator who will tailor the offense around his skill set, then he will be a star. You would think that is common sense, but many offensive coordinators have a system they run and are not going to adapt it to meet anyone's needs.
Some notes on a few quarterbacks who I think have shown better skills on film than their likely draft position: Georgia's Aaron Murray is a technically sound passer with an outstanding grasp of passing concepts who has produced at a very high level his entire college career. Obviously, the knee injury will hurt his draft selection, but many have concerns about his arm strength. However, after evaluating many games I feel confident that he has at least a good enough arm. Two or three seasons from now he will take the reins and be a quality starting quarterback.
Two years ago, Logan Thomas was coming off a huge sophomore season, and many believed that if he continued to improve he would end up as the first pick in the 2013 or 2014 NFL draft. Unfortunately, his play regressed: He seemed less confident, made worse decisions and struggled with accuracy. I would love to see him to go a team with a quarterbacks coach who excels at teaching the fundamentals and is not so focused on X's and O's scheming, because Thomas has elite raw talent, and when combined with outstanding character and intangibles, there is a chance he can become a star quarterback in the NFL.
Wyoming's Brett Smith plays the game similarly to Manziel and has the funky release of Philip Rivers, but he is not viewed as an elite prospect for reasons I do not completely understand. He has consistently shown the ability to make every NFL throw, to be accurate when his feet are set and to make big plays in key situations. I believe that if he were selected by the Bears, with quarterback guru Marc Trestman as his coach, in two years he would be a better quarterback than Jay Cutler.
Running Back
Essentials: There is nothing close to a top-10 talent in this class. It's not that the talent is weak. It's that the demand that has grown weak, and a wide pool of solid-but-unspectacular candidates makes it easy for teams to look past this position in the first round.
Next Steps: Mid-round talent is incredibly abundant. Carlos Hyde (Ohio State), Andre Williams (Boston College) and Jeremy Hill (LSU) lead the big-back charge, with Tre Mason (Auburn), Lache Seastrunk (Baylor), Bishop Sankey (Washington) and James White (Wisconsin) atop of deep crop of smaller slashers. Most of these backs are multi-dimensional, providing some receiving and pass protection chops in addition to pure running ability, and there are so many of them that listing them all turns this article into a phone book.
Deep Cuts: De'Anthony Thomas is among the few tiny Darren Sproles-types in this draft, and he may benefit from being among the true specialists in a field of moderately impressive generalists. With talented all-purpose players like Toledo's David Fluellen expected to be on the board in the final rounds, this class really comes down to the specific details each individual coaching staff might love about any particular runner.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: In a class of backs that do not generally excite, I am shocked that Baylor's Lache Seastrunk has not received more publicity. He is far and away the back with the best chance of becoming a game-breaker at the next level. While Seastruck is not a perfect back -- he contributed almost nothing to his college passing attack and is a little bit straight-linish -- the reality is that the biggest thing that changes in the NFL is the speed: The defenders are faster, and the holes close more quickly. Seastruck's explosive burst through the hole and the speed to get the corner and out-run angles is rare, which is why he could be an impact player in the NFL if used appropriately by an offensive coordinator.
I do not anticipate finding another Terrell Davis late in this year's draft, but two players I believe can become productive starters are Andre Williams and Bishop Sankey. Williams does not fit every type of rushing scheme used in the NFL, but if he goes to Baltimore and is used in Gary Kubiak's offense, I think his decisive, aggressive running style, combined with his strength and rare balance, will make him a productive back. Sankey is the most complete and well-rounded back in the draft and should immediately contribute as a third down back. I believe he will become a productive all-around starter before most of the other backs in the draft class, and then have a longer career.
Wide Receiver
Essentials: The best class since 1996. There is something for everyone, and Russ Lande and I broke these guys down in detail last week.
Next Steps: Receiver-desperate teams (the Panthers) can double dip in the early rounds and walk away with a pair of starters. Want to mix skyscraper Mike Evans (Texas A&M) in the first round with tiny tough guy Bruce Ellington (South Carolina) in a middle rounds? Technician Marqise Lee (USC) with size-speed marvel Martavis Bryant (Clemson)? All-around top prospect Sammy Watkins (Clemson) with blisteringly fast square peg Dri Archer (Kent State)? Unprepared athletic marvel Kelvin Benjamin (Florida State) with over-prepared smooth operator Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt)? Deep threat Odell Beckham (LSU) with a short-pass gobbler like Jarvis Landry (Beckham's teammate) or Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin)? You are only limited by your imagination.
Deep Cuts: There will be fine prospects trying to make rosters as rookie free agents.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: In every draft there are numerous quality receiver prospects, but rarely are there two of the caliber of Sammy Watkins and Mike Evans, two very different players. It seems that nearly every article written about Watkins describes him as an excellent runner after the catch and credits that to his explosiveness, speed and elusiveness, but none get at what is likely just as big a reason. Unlike nearly every receiver I have ever evaluated, Watkins does a great job of lowering his shoulders to make himself a smaller target and runs aggressively, which allows him to easily run through low and grab tackles and to break good wrap-up tackle attempts more than most receivers.
The breakdowns of Watkins, Evans, Beckham, Brandin Cooks and Lee have been done many times, but since running in the 4.7 range at the combine, Jarvis Landry seems to be the forgotten receiver. Although Landry lacks Beckham's explosiveness and speed, many in the NFL feel he is a better route runner, has significantly better hands and is more NFL ready in terms of polish, field awareness and consistency. That is not to say that Landry will be selected ahead of Beckham, but a handful of NFL teams have expressed to me that they are targeting him in the late second or early third round because they feel he can have the type of immediate impact that Keenan Allen did for the Chargers last season.
After blazing in his 40 at the combine, little Dri Archer has been receiving the hype as the best of the lesser known receivers, but I would strongly disagree. Not only does Archer lack the height teams prefer, but more of an issue is that he is not big enough to keep his feet after contact and does not seem to have natural hands. He often fights the ball and drops some passes he should easily catch.
Two lesser-hyped small school receivers that most NFL teams have ranked significantly higher than Archer are Jeff Janis from Saginaw Valley State and Robert Herron from Wyoming. Janis is a big receiver at over 6-fot with a solid, muscular frame and deceptive playing speed. While he is not a blazer, his speed is definitely better than average. Combined with his size, strength and balance, he will be able to consistently gain yards after contact at the NFL level. Herron is not a tall receiver, but he is thickly built, changes directions in a heartbeat, runs sharp routes and has outstanding hands. Neither Janis nor Herron is likely to be a high pick, but I believe both have the tools to become quality, productive receivers in the NFL.
Tight End
Essentials: Eric Ebron (North Carolina) is the seam-stretching matchup headache offensive coordinators crave. Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington) is an old-school blocker with plenty of receiving chops for a team with a power offense and a willingness to wait out a foot injury.
Next Steps: Jace Amaro (Texas Tech) is a pumped-up slot receiver; in today's NFL, that is not really an insult anymore. Troy Niklas is a cousin of the Matthews dynasty and a taller, bulkier version of the standard-issue tight end Notre Dame has produced in recent years.
Deep Cuts: C.J. Fiedorowicz (Iowa) is a rugged in-line blocker with useful short passing chops. Crockett Gillmore (Colorado State) rocketed through the college all-star process and looks like Sleeper Gronkowski in his best moments. Arthur Lynch (Georgia) is an H-back type. There are plenty of late-round tight ends who can help as special-teamers and role players, but there are fewer Antonio Gates wannabes than in years past.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: While the focus has primarily been on Eric Ebron and the big three tight ends in this year's draft, I have to admit that I was stunned by Georgia's Arthur Lynch when I evaluated him over six games. No one is going to mistake Lynch for Ebron athletically, but Lynch is a smooth and fluid athlete with good speed and excellent body control and balance. He is able to make great catches seem routine, keep his feet and consistently gain yards when running after contact. Lynch is not going to be an early pick, but he reminds me a lot of current Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta, and I am confident he can be just as productive once he gets settled in the NFL.
Offensive Tackle
Essentials: Greg Robinson (Auburn) is the brawn; Jake Matthews (Texas A&M) is the technician. Either would have fit squarely into 2013's tackle-heavy first round. Quick-footed Taylor Lewan (Michigan) fits best on Shanahan-Kubiak style teams like the Ravens. Some experts feel Zack Martin (Notre Dame) will move to guard, but he is a solid prospect at right tackle.
Next Steps: A medical mystery and inconsistency hurt Cyrus Kouandjio's stock, but he is a first-round value if the rumors about an arthritic condition are false or exaggerated. Morgan Moses (Virginia) still looks like he is just shoving guys in a bar fight at times, but he is huge and athletic and seems to know that he needs to keep learning. Jack Mewhort (Ohio State) has limited upside but can be a capable starter if not asked to protect the blind side alone for 45 passes per game.
Deep Cuts: This tackle class tails off sharply after the top players. Super-talented headcase Seantrel Henderson will be hanging around on Day Three for teams seeking that 2013 Dolphins vibe on the offensive line.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Once upon a time, finding a quality left tackle seemed a daunting task, but over the past decade there seem to be more big, athletic tackles entering the NFL then I can remember. It is a virtual lock that three offensive tackles -- Greg Robinson, Jake Matthews and Taylor Lewan -- will be selected within the first half of the first round. That leaves the over/under for offensive tackles selected in the first round at five, and I think it will be over. Teams late in the first round will select players like Zack Martin, Morgan Moses, Joel Bitonio and Cyrus Kouandjio.
One tackle I am sure will not be a first round draft pick and could slide until the late rounds of the draft is McGill's Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. To me, it would be crazy for him to fall that far. Although the level of competition at McGill is far lower than even FCS, finding 6-foot-5 offensive tackles who are over 300 pounds and have elite foot quickness and athleticism is hard. He needs work on his hand use and overall technique, but with his character, intelligence, intangibles, size and athleticism, he has starting left tackle talent and should be selected in the third or fourth round of the draft.
Guard and Center
Essentials: Guards David Yankey (Stanford) and Xavier Su'a-Filo (UCLA) are big, bright, athletic and industrious.
Next Steps: The center class is weak, which explains why the Jaguars and Browns played contract tug-of-war with Alex Mack. Marcus Martin (USC) and Weston Richburg (Colorado State) may be the only centers drafted before Saturday. Guard is much deeper, with Mississippi State's Gabe Jackson and Baylor's Cyril Richardson representing the 330-pound road graders and Joel Bitonio (Nevada) emigrating from left tackle to provide athleticism.
Deep Cuts: As usual, late-round guard prospects look like guys who will lose roster spots to mid-round tackle prospects. Andy Reid types seeking smart, determined semi-athletes at center in the final rounds can choose from gritty-and-jacked-but-slow Bryan Stork (Florida State), small-school wonder Matt Armstrong (Grand Valley State) or a guy Russ is about to talk about.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Two prospects that I hear could go drastically higher than many expect are LSU guard Trai Turner and Ohio State center Corey Linsley. I knew little of Turner when I began evaluating LSU film, but it was clear immediately that he has starting talent and should be able to step into a starting role quickly in the NFL. After he impressed me on film, I was further impressed with his athleticism, flexibility and strength during his individual workout at LSU's pro day. I have no doubt he can start at guard or center in the NFL and will be off the board within the first two rounds.
Linsley is a whole other story. I was not impressed with him on film due to a lack of athleticism and flexibility. However, I have heard that NFL teams are impressed with his strength, technique and competitiveness and that he could be a surprise late first-round pick. While I agree with Turner being drafted high, I cannot figure out why people have fallen in love with Linsley.
Defensive End/Pass Rusher
Essentials: Doubt Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) at your risk. If you consider Khalil Mack (Buffalo) more of an all-purpose linebacker than an edge rusher, like we do, then Clowney sits atop a relatively thin class. Dee Ford (Auburn) is wonderfully fast and aggressive as a 3-4 outside linebacker, while Kony Ealy (Mizzou) is an old-school 4-3 end. After that, there are several interesting, flawed and divisive prospects like Anthony Barr (UCLA).
Next Steps: There may not be many mortal locks among pass rushers, but there is plenty of mid-tier developmental talent. Teams willing to be patient as small-college ends convert into NFL 3-4 outside linebackers may be happy in a few years that they selected ornery Arkansas defensive end Chris Smtih or huge-and-explosive (but raw) North Carolina defender Kareem Martin.
Deep Cuts: Michael Sam (Mizzou) leads an intriguing Day Three group. Trent Murphy (Stanford) looks like a Mike Vrabel in search of a Bill Belichick, but put him in the wrong scheme and he is a wasted pick. Brent Urban (Virgina) looks like the star of the basketball team -- Pete Carroll or Wade Phillips could mix and match him properly, but a team with less creativity and too many J.J. Watt fantasies could be selecting a square peg.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: For me, Stanford defensive end Trent Murphy has been one of the hardest players in this year's draft class to get a good feel for. The reason is that when I evaluated him on film, I saw a quick, active, highly competitive and polished player who was able to stay free from pass blocks to consistently pressure the quarterback. In addition, he played with great effort and intensity taking on run blocks and was often able to hold ground against much bigger blockers, flashing the ability to shed and make plays on runs right at him and to chase down plays in pursuit.
This initial evaluation left me in a quandary after he looked so stiff, slow and un-athletic during Senior Bowl practice week (although he did play well in the actual game). I came away questioning his ability to translate his college production to the NFL. Prior to the Senior Bowl, I though Murphy would be an excellent third-round pick who would likely out-produce his draft status because of his complete skill set. However, after seeing him struggle athletically in Mobile, I have real concerns. I would still take him in the third round because he was so productive on film, but I am not nearly as confident in his ability to be successful in the NFL.
Defensive Tackle
Essentials: Aaron Donald (Pitt) is nasty and strong, if a little small for his role. Ra'Shede Hageman (Minnesota) is a Pro Bowl two-gap player when rested and focused, which needs to be more often. Louis Nix (Notre Dame) and Timmy Jernigan (Florida State) round out the top of a class that has a little something for every scheme and need.
Next Steps: The middle rounds are stacked. Dominique Easley (Florida) could be a John Randle type if his ACLs do not betray him. Stephon Truitt (Notre Dame) also has high upside. Will Sutton (Arizona State) is a poor team's Donald: short but quick and tenacious. Mountainous creatures like Justin Ellis (Louisiana Tech) and Daniel McCullers (Tennessee) can thicken the interior soup for teams like the Bears, who need 25 snaps of extra beef up the middle.
Deep Cuts: Day Three will belong to a parade of mostly undistinguished wide bodies. Keep your eyes on Zach Kerr (Delaware), who is shaped like a Mini Cooper and looks like a Hollis Thomas clone at times.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Many of the players listed above have excellent upside and therefore will be drafted higher than Wisconsin's Beau Allen. But every time I watch the film of Allen I keep thinking he will outperform many of the players drafted higher than him. While not a premier athlete, Allen has consistently displayed the quickness off the ball to get his hands on offensive linemen first, which helps him to slip free from blocks to disrupt plays behind the line. More impressive is his ability to take on run blockers at the point of attack. He sets his anchor, gets a good fit on blockers, holds his ground and can clog the middle. Unlike many defensive tackles who can hold ground versus one-on-one run blocks, Allen impressed with his ability to take on double-team blocks with good technique and leverage, shutting down the inside run. I doubt Allen will be selected until the later rounds, but for a team that plays a 3-4 defense, he has many of the traits to become a solid, workmanlike starting nose tackle.
The Essentials: Khalil Mack (Buffalo) is a do-it-all linebacker too good against the run and in pursuit to be pigeonholed as just another pass rusher. C.J. Mosley (Alabama) is Saban-trained and aggressive, a smart gap shooter up the middle. There are always plenty of rank-and-file linebackers who hustle and hit hard, but Mack and Mosely are two players in this class with rare skills at the position.
Next Steps: There is ample off-the-rack talent. Chris Borland (Wisconsin) will start immediately and play for eight years, though he does not get the pulse racing. Ryan Shazier (Ohio State) can fly around the field but is a drag-down or bounce-off tackler. Shayne Skov (Stanford) is smart and feisty but slow -- Harbaugh or Belichick can use him brilliantly, but other coaching staffs could whiff. And so on.
Deep Cuts: There are plenty of decent players to go around.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Constantly overlooked in the draft process, BYU's Kyle Van Noy is the most well-rounded outside linebacker in the draft, which is why I believe he will be a first-round pick and can be effective playing in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme. If you play him in a 4-3 scheme, you better let him rush the passer on passing downs, or else you will be wasting his rare pass rushing ability and instincts. Smart and instinctive, he reads and reacts to the play fast, has the speed to track down ball-carriers in pursuit and has the body control and athleticism to adjust and tackle well in space.
What separates Van Noy from nearly all the other linebackers is that he excels both rushing the passer and in coverage. Quick and smooth dropping off the ball into coverage, he can flip his hips to adjust, closes quickly on receiver and has the ball skills to break-up or intercept passes. Do not be surprised if Van Noy is selected ahead of players like C.J. Mosley and Dee Ford, as he is more versatile than both.
The Essentials: It's a three-man race at the top of an ordinary class. Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State) is the top athlete but mistake prone. Darqueze Dennard (Michigan State) is more polished but smaller. Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech) is a Lovie Smith type: smart, polished and physical, but lacking top speed.
Next Steps: TCU's Justin Verrett and Florida State's Lamarcus Joyner are mighty mites who can be very useful if matched up carefully. With his legal problems and boom-or-bust potential, Bradley Roby (Ohio State) might as well get that Patriots tattoo now.
Deep Cuts: There are tons of tall Richard Sherman wannabes, and many of them have potential to be useful players, if not future All-Pros. It will be interesting to see when Keith McGill (Utah), Stanley Jean-Baptiste (Nebraska), and Pierre Desir (Lindenwood) leave the board, and how the television experts react to their selections. The "teams are trying to be like the Seahawks" drinking game could pickle your liver. If all these types leave the board before Saturday mid-afternoon, it will set the stage for medium-sized sleepers like Duke's Ross Cockrell or Auburn Iron Bowl hero Chris Davis to slip onto rosters and provide marketable skills that don't begin with height.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Looking back and remembering players like Aaron Glenn, Ray Mickens, Antoine Winfield and Brandon Flowers makes me careful not to push TCU cornerback Jason Verrett too far down due to his lack of height. Too many scouts this year have told me that, excluding height, he is far and away the best cornerback in the draft and has the talent to not only start as a slot cornerback, but also can become a good starting outside corner. While he lacks height, he is strong, enjoys playing physically and consistently plays bigger than his measured size. Coaches at TCU marvel at how technically sound he was when he arrived and how he has improved in nearly every area each season. I have no doubt that Verrett will fall below many of the bigger names because they have the height advantage, but in today's pass-happy NFL, every team basically starts three cornerbacks. I believe Verrett will turn out to be a more consistent and productive cornerback than nearly all the corners selected ahead of him.
The Essentials: Calvin Pryor (Louisville) possesses the complete package. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Alabama) is big, strong and Saban-saturated. Neither is Earl Thomas, and this is not a great class.
Next Steps: Jimmie Ward (Northern Illinois) is a joy to watch, a playmaker who is just a notch below the size-speed ideals. Terrence Brooks (Florida State) is an oversized slot corner. Deone Bucannon (Washington State) is an enforcer type entering a league understandably wary of enforcer types.
Deep Cuts: The safety talent gets ordinary in a hurry.
RUSS LANDE'S TAKE: Two players that I feel do not get the credit they deserve are Northern Illinois' Jimmie Ward and Minnesota's Brock Vereen. Ward has often been labeled as clearly the third best safety in a not so great safety class, but to me the only area he rates below Clinton-Dix and Pryor is height. Quick attacking plays in front of him, Ward gets up field fast and does something few NFL safeties do, which is stay under control to make sure he wraps up while delivering a hard hit. Having started his college career as a cornerback, it is obvious when watching film that his coverage skills are more advanced than most safeties. That will enable him to be effective playing all types of coverage in the NFL. While no one ideally wants a 5-foot-10 safety, I would rather have a very good short safety than a taller safety who lacks instincts, is over-aggressive and misses too many tackles.
Vereen is not the aggressive, violent player that Ward often is, but he is a smooth, fluid and extremely efficient player who excels in man, off and zone coverage. While not a hitter, he is a good tackler. Vereen likely won't be selected until the late third round at the earliest, but I believe that with his physical talent, intangibles, intelligence and competitiveness, he will develop into a versatile safety who can be equally effective lined up in deep coverage or up covering a slot receiver.
Going Deep: Chris Boswell (Rice) is a kickoff specialist who can help a contender trying to get by with an aging sharpshooter at kicker. Given a year of good coaching, he could become a David Akers or Justin Tucker. Anthony Fera (Texas) is more of a cold-blooded sniper whose range barely reaches 50 yards and whose kickoffs aren't great. Kirby Van Der Kamp (Iowa State) is the second coming of Tom Tupa, a directional punter with sneaky rushing and passing ability on fakes. Tom Hornsey (Memphis) is more like Sav Rocca, a burly Aussie with a big leg.