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- Analysis: Tigers gets off lightly
- Good Friday games on the AFL agenda
- Who your club plays twice
The AFL's push into the Sunday night time slot will be greater than first thought, with six games scheduled to start after 7pm on Sundays in 2014. The league will begin its trial of the new concept immediately, scheduling Carlton against Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium as its first Sunday night clash in an opening round that will be split over two weekends – March 14-16 and March 20-23.
It is the key feature of an otherwise uninspiring round one, which kicks off with a solid Collingwood-Fremantle showdown at Etihad Stadium, but then trails off with Geelong versus Adelaide (James Podsiadly against his old club) and North Melbourne against Essendon as the other anticipated fixtures.
There will also be six Thursday night matches, including the first ever Thursday night game at Simonds Stadium between Geelong and Adelaide in round one.
The highly anticipated match-up between Sydney and Hawthorn, where former Hawks star now Sydney Swan Lance Franklin will take on his old club for the first time, will happen in round eight.
The record 25-week season will include a split opening round and two byes per club.
Anzac Day this season, which falls on a Friday, will be a nine-hour marathon of football with three games in two countries and three time zones.
Fremantle will host a night game against North Melbourne at Patersons Stadium, after the traditional Collingwood-Essendon MCG blockbuster and the St Kilda-Brisbane match in New Zealand at 5.45pm.
The first of two grand final rematches will take place in round three, with Hawthorn set unfurl its premiership flag for the second time – it will do it first in Tasmania in round one when it meets Brisbane in Launceston, then again against Fremantle at the MC.
Carlton and Collingwood – and the anticipated showdown between Dale Thomas and his former club – will occur twice, the first in round seven.
For the first time in years, Carlton and Richmond's traditional early season blockbuster has been bumped back to round two, though still a Thursday night feature, given the MCG will be unavailable for round one.
Also in round two, Port Adelaide will host Adelaide in the showdown that will act as the main event for the grand opening of Adelaide Oval.
A Nicky Winmar tribute game between Collingwood and St Kilda has been booked in for the Friday night of Indigenous Round – round 11.
Also in Indigenous Round, Melbourne will play a home game against Port Adelaide at Alice Springs – the first time a match will be played for premiership points in Alice Springs.
Carlton's round 13 blockbuster against reigning premier Hawthorn will coincide with the Blues' 150th anniversary celebrations and Mick Malthouse's 700th match as senior coach.
There will be just one Monday night clash this season, between Carlton and St Kilda at Etihad Stadium in round eight.
To accommodate the extra bye, the season will have 18 standard rounds of nine matches, two rounds in which nine matches are split across two weekends and three rounds where six matches will be played each week.
The grudge match between Geelong and former star Paul Chapman, playing with his new club Essendon, will occur in round 15 – a Friday night showdown at Etihad Stadium.


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Lost (2004)
345 mistakes
Starring: Dominic Monaghan, Evangeline Lilly, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Matthew Fox, Naveen Andrews, Terry O'Quinn
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House of the Rising Sun - S1-E6
Continuity mistake: The way Sun is holding the puppy change between the shots.
Tabula Rasa - S1-E3
Continuity mistake: When Kate is in the closet, she removes a jar from the shelf. There is at least one jar left, on the left side of the jar she picked up. When it cuts the jar on the left is suddenly gone.
The Greater Good (a.k.a. Sides) - S1-E21
Continuity mistake: At the Beachcraft crash site, when Locke hands Sayid the gun, in the shot facing Locke the metal tool chest on the airplane is closed, yet, it's wide open in the next shot.
The Greater Good (a.k.a. Sides) - S1-E21
Continuity mistake: At Essam's place, when Sayid walks toward the smoke alarm he places his tall glass mug with tea on the coffee table. When he drops the "bug" into the tea, in the close-up it is a different glass mug - note the style.
Exodus (2) - S1-E24
Continuity mistake: In the first shot of Locke sitting in the wheelchair, in the airport lounge, he sits alone directly in front of the long rows of chairs. However, in the next overhead shot, the airline steward is at Locke's side as he sits near the large windows, nowhere near the chairs.
Exodus (2) - S1-E24
Continuity mistake: In the Oceanic Int'l departure lounge, Locke sits in his wheelchair near the large window, with the doomed plane in the distance. The attendant's desk is on the left, but the black lounge chairs, which are normally situated toward the center of the lounge, are gone in this shot; the chairs at the end of each row should be visible at this angle. These chairs are also seen when Hurley crashes the scooter into them.
Exodus (2) - S1-E24
Continuity mistake: When Michael sits with Walt at the airport, Michael says, "If you're worried about Vincent," and the newspaper in his hands is folded and held straight up with the blue Oceanic envelope. Yet, when he says, "Dogs fly in the luggage compartment all the time," the newspaper is sideways and there is no blue envelope.
Exodus (1) - S1-E23
Continuity mistake: When the group stops to rest on their way to the Black Rock, as Locke speaks to Danielle, he holds the right or left backpack straps with either his right or left hand, depending on camera angle.
All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues - S1-E11
Continuity mistake: When Locke is about to leave to go search for Claire and Charlie, Michael stops him to talk. Locke throws the backpack over his right shoulder, but in the next close-up it's swung over his left (not a flipped shot).
Continuity mistake: When Charlie visits Liam at his home, the pitcher, glasses, etc, on the table change positions between shots.
Whatever the Case May Be - S1-E12
Continuity mistake: When Kate and Sawyer begin their swim, Kate is not wearing a bracelet on either wrist, as she heads into the water. In a few following shots, including when Sawyer goes to "See what they got on em," Kate wears a bracelet on her right wrist, but when they head down to retrieve the case, the bracelet is gone as she pulls on the case. After Sawyer frees the case, in Kate's close-up the bracelet reappears, but now it's on her left wrist, yet when they reach the surface the bracelet's on her right wrist. Whew!
Tabula Rasa - S1-E3
Revealing mistake: After Kate rescues Ray, she pulls out his prosthetic right arm. In the following shots, his upper body is deliberately shown and there is a blatantly apparent outline and very long wide bulge of the actor's right arm, under his shirt and overalls.
Tabula Rasa - S1-E3
Continuity mistake: As Kate rescues Ray from the burning pickup, his hat falls onto the grass beside the cab door, yet in the next shot the hat is at least eight feet away, behind them.
Tabula Rasa - S1-E3
Continuity mistake: While the marshal groans in the distance, Kate assembles the firewood on the beach, and when Sawyer tosses the lighter to Kate, then joins her, the firewood differs between shots.
Continuity mistake: 6-01-02 - LAX: When Sayid is drownd and laid on a carpet, his head swaps from being by the edge of it almost out, to several inches inside the carpet.
Continuity mistake: "The Variable": When Faraday is on about the variables, he has his jotter in his hands. Camera does a quick cut and it's now on the floor.
Continuity mistake: When Miles and Hurley deliver the package, the way it's held is constantly changing.
Continuity mistake: The blood on Juliette's mask changes drastically between shots.
Through The Looking Glass (2) - S3-E23
Continuity mistake: When Charlie is about to die, the text written on his hand keeps changing from light to bold and back to light between shots.


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Jun 30, 2014
AngularJS - Resolving data services before instantiating the Controller and Template
I have been working on an Angular application for sometime now and I have started to like this approach to client-side development. It's a different approach when compared to developing applications using Backbone and Require. I was looking at routing in Angular and came across the 'resolve' property which can be used to resolve services before instantiating the Controller and it's corresponding template i.e. the domain models that are required for the View components are resolved first.
Jun 29, 2014
My second book - 'Kendo UI Cookbook' released!!
The title says it all. My second book titled 'Kendo UI Cookbook' was released last week. I have written over 50 recipes focusing on the Kendo UI application framework, widgets and data visualization components.
Here's the link from where you can buy the book - http://www.packtpub.com/kendo-ui-cookbook/book
Apr 29, 2014
On using PageJS as a Router and handling page refresh with pushState enabled
I have been looking at PageJS as a Routing solution for my Backbone applications. PageJS allows you to specify multiple callback functions for a particular route and creates a context object based on the current state of the application. The context object contains valuable information that can be used in constructing View components and in triggering business work flows.
Feb 12, 2014
RequireJS - Busting the browser cache with every deployment using Grunt targethtml plugin
Jan 23, 2014
More on MVVM with Backbone Stickit plugin
In my last post, I mentioned about two way binding a.k.a MVVM in Backbone using Backbone.Stickit plugin. The Stickit plugin does provide awesome two way binding, but in addition it includes several features that are very much apt when modifying state of model or the view. I've been using these features in my project regularly.
Nov 11, 2013
MVVM in BackboneJS using Backbone.Stickit
I have been looking into various design patterns and trying to architect client side applications using it. More often than not the MVC pattern fits the requirement in most of the applications. However, I have found myself using MVVM (Model View - View Model) pattern along with MVC. I use MVVM pattern particularly when I have to maintain the state of the model on the client side. AngularJS provides great support by allowing you to extend the markup and tying the model right within the view (the markup). It also provides components that can be used to structure the application the MVC way and hence it's appropriately termed as MVW or MV* framework. However, I use BackboneJS in most of my applications and I have been able to maintain the state of the model using the Backbone.Stickit plugin.
Oct 4, 2013
Win a Free e-Book copy of my book - 'Instant Kendo UI Mobile'
I'm giving away two copies of my book 'Instant Kendo UI Mobile'. All you need to do is to send me a message through the 'Contact Me' form, let me know how this book will benefit you and whether you can post a review as well. You can also message me on Twitter or Facebook.
You can find out about the book here - http://www.packtpub.com/kendo-user-interface-mobile/book
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At Pro Roofing, we have been re-roofing homes since 2001. We believe our roofs to be the best in the Seattle and Eastside areas. But a roof is just part of a complete roofing system.
A complete roof system should address the way a home performs under wet and rainy conditions specifically in the Northwest. Gutters are an integral part in that.
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We believe that we've finally struck the balance between the ultimate qualities in a gutter for a reasonable price. Our gutters aren't just gutters but complete gutter systems. There's a distinct difference. Our gutter systems are designed for the worst Washington can throw their way!
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One distinct difference between our gutter systems and the others is ours are adaptable and customizable. We have broken each element down to a single benefit. We now can mix and match gutter benefits for a system that matches each specific home. Functionality is paramount for any gutter system, but the aesthetics are also an important part. We can make sure the look of the gutter fits your home design perfectly.
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Did you Know?
That there are 2,339,986 vehicles registered in Nebraska.
Motorboats Exempt from Titling
A Certificate of Title is required for all motorboats in Nebraska, with the following exceptions:
Anyone acquiring ownership of a motorboat that was previously owned by the United States or the State of Nebraska, and was therefore exempt from titling, must submit the following documentation to obtain a title:
a $10.00 fee. Please contact the designated County Official for information regarding acceptable methods of payment. Refer to County Officials Listing for contact information.
For information regarding motor vehicle exemptions, refer to Motor Vehicles Exempt From Titling.
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Questions regarding Motorboats Exempt From Titling may be addressed to E-Mail or by contacting this office at (402) 471-3918.
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Katie Couric's new talk show digs a little deeper
NEW YORK – It's a hot August afternoon, but the air-conditioned set near Lincoln Center is cozily intimate. Katie Couric is chatting up actress Susan Sarandon in a chummy just-us-girls discussion of their shared traits: Both are celebrities, single, of a certain age and recently dating much younger men, prompting discussion of a dreaded descriptor: cougar.
"I wonder if that bugs you as much as it bugs me," Couric says, wondering why there's no equivalent phrase for older men with trophy girlfriends. "Dirty old men?" (She settles on "sugar daddies.")
The knowing gal talk marks the last of six test tapings for Katie, Couric's foray into the treacherous world of syndicated daytime talk shows, starting Sept. 10. Comedian Steve Harvey and Survivor host Jeff Probst also are joining the daytime club, Ricki Lake re-enters the genre, and CNN's Anderson Cooper is overhauling his struggling second-year show.
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But the stakes are especially high for Couric, who's looking to reinvent herself after a 15-year run atop NBC's Today and a far less successful, five-year stint as the anchor of the CBS Evening News. This time her employer is Disney's ABC, trotting out Katie as its first new syndicated talk show since Tony Danza's 2004-06 effort.
"I'm excited and nervous," she says of her first project taped before a live studio audience, even if said audience is a manageable crowd of 144. "It is like standing on a stage in your underwear a little bit, even though people have told me to imagine everyone else is in theirs."
Who's her role model?
That's easy. "Obviously the closest person is Oprah," she says, quickly adding, "I don't want to be the next Oprah; I could never be the next Oprah. But the mix of subjects and the guests and the topics that appeal to her are most closely the things that appeal to me. If I had to say who I relate to most in this landscape, it's her."
Couric's new show is a hybrid. While most daytime shows can be pigeonholed to a specific genre — variety (Ellen), medical advice (Dr. Oz), topical chats (The View), relationships, confrontation (Jerry Springer), courtroom, games and soaps — hers combines social issues with celebrities, and serious topics with fluff. Some shows will be devoted to a single topic; others will have multiple segments; and recurring features will include You Only Live Once, a bucket list of to-dos, and Women Who Should Be Famous.
"I don't think there really is a typical show," she says, though "I'm very interested in social trends." Test tapings ranged from an hour on dating violence to another on women's obsession with their hair. Next week's premiere features Jessica Simpson in her first post-pregnancy TV interview, along with Sheryl Crow, who wrote the show's theme. But Tuesday's guest is Aimee Copeland, a Georgia college student who lost her limbs to a rare, flesh-eating bacteria. Katie promises future visits from Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Lopez and Sofia Vergara.
Though Sarandon managed to promote two upcoming movies and her local ping-pong club — as Couric bested her in an on-camera match — she also talked about being single and roles for older actresses, and brought her two dogs along for a cameo appearance.
"I don't want necessarily to have this be the eighth stop on a junket for a movie," Couric says. "Celebrities are accomplished people … they're very interesting, if given the time to talk about their passions and their careers and their perspectives. Ashton Kutcher's brother has cerebral palsy; I'd rather talk to (him) about what that's been like and what needs to be done to help people. There's a lot more to many of these people than you see in a 30-second snippet on an entertainment show."
Or on Today, which this year has been eclipsed by ABC's Good Morning America after a 17-year winning streak, or even on the evening news. She welcomes the chance to go in-depth.
"One of the frustrations for me on the Today show, and particularly as time went on, the interviews were three, four, five minutes long; I had to get very good at synthesizing things and making sure I was extracting the most important points," she says. "That was often really challenging. I don't know how many times I said, 'Can you quickly tell me?' or 'We're almost out of time,' or 'Before we go to commercial break,' just to get a guest to really spit it out quickly. There's so many nuances to a subject that are never addressed in a format like that."
All the newcomers are vying for a slice of the shrinking pie left by Winfrey, who ended her 25-year run last year averaging 6 million viewers, still almost twice as large as the current crop of top-ranked talk shows.
For Couric's show, the issue will be "meeting expectations," says analyst Bill Carroll of station adviser Katz Television Group. She's a known star, and unlike most shows that air at different times on a wide variety of stations, hers will appear in similar midafternoon time slots, often at 3 p.m. ET/PT, and mostly on ABC affiliates. "If she's as successful as Ellen, Oz or Phil, I think everyone would be quite pleased with that," he says.
Jeff Zucker, who helmed Today, rose to NBC Universal CEO and is reteaming with Couric as her producer, concedes "audiences are so diminished across the board, it's hard for any new programming to get a grip." But he believes Couric's skills translate well to the daytime audience.
"She's just as much at ease talking to Susan Sarandon as she is talking (about) dating violence, and there's not a lot of people like that," Zucker says. "What makes her a very good fit for this day part is her ability to do soft and hard all in one show, and her personable way of interacting with the audience. She has a very winning personality with people, and that hasn't been seen in a long time."
That personality does not include sharing intimate details of her life, often a cost of entry to talkers seeking crucial "relatability" with female daytime viewers. (It was a factor in the quick demise of a 2004 talk show from another beloved Today anchor, Jane Pauley, and might have hurt Cooper.)
Though she asked Sarandon about dating after her split from longtime partner Tim Robbins — "How does someone like Susan Sarandon date? You can't go on Match.com," she asks during the show — Couric sidesteps any discussion of her own life.
"Only when it's relevant and only when it's a natural part of the conversation," she says off camera. "If we're talking about dating over 50, I might say what my attitude is about it. I'm not going to talk about the date I had the night before. I want to talk about my own experiences, but I don't want to overshare."
She did share about her tenure at CBS, after CEO Leslie Moonves hand-picked her to succeed ousted anchor Dan Rather. The five years were marked by low ratings (except for her first week, she couldn't manage to boost the Evening News out of third place, where it remains) and internal strife.
"Ultimately I'm very proud of the work I did," she says, but "really tinkering with the format of a newscast might have been more difficult than initially thought by everyone. In hindsight I probably should have examined that more carefully: Could you really change the format in a way that it would capitalize on my particular skill set, which is doing interviews, interacting, being more spontaneous, being a little more casual. Nobody has a crystal ball, but I wish I'd been a little more circumspect about the possibility of doing that."
Zucker says the new show, which will be taped at noon and air around the country within a few hours, was initially conceived to be heavily topical, focusing on news of the day, but that will no longer be an emphasis.
"By the time we're on, the morning shows will have been on, Kelly (Ripa) will have been on, The View will have been on, and the all-day Internet" all mine that territory, "so there's very few places to stop and look at something in a more in-depth way."
Apart from her show, Couric has been named a special correspondent at ABC News, co-hosted a week of GMA and will do a special in connection with the CMA Awards in November. Otherwise, plans are fluid. "If I can help on election night doing something, I'm happy to chip in," she says. "If there was a huge story, God forbid another 9/11, I'd be there to help. But right now this show is my life."
After the taping, Couric spent several minutes answering questions from the audience (all but four were women, including two who live-blogged the taping). Someone asked who her "dream guest" would be. (Kate Middleton, Couric answered, though "I think she's getting too thin.") Another asked if she plans any more invasive medical procedures like the colonoscopy she had on Today. ("I thought about getting a Pap smear on television," she said. "Kidding!")
One thanked her for a politically damaging Sarah Palin interview, a highlight of her run on the Evening News. ("I've gotten a lot of feedback on that," she said even-handedly; "I thought it was a very fair interview.") And one tie-clad college student thanked her for pursuing a "smart" show amid the daytime clutter.
That doesn't mean viewers will watch. "Everything's a crap shoot," Couric concedes. "All you can do is give it your best shot; try to do something of quality and of meaning; try to be purpose-driven, not to sound too much like the self-help section of Barnes & Noble; try to contribute and add to the conversation. It's anyone's guess how well a show like this will do."
And unlike the ramp-up to her evening-news tenure, marked by massive hype and millions in advertising, "We're not going in saying, 'This is the greatest thing, we're going to be the most talked-about show.' We're not overpromising, I guess is the best way to put it," she says. And if it doesn't work? "That doesn't mean that it won't be fun trying."
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Death Penalty Could Be Abolished
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California voters will have a chance to decide whether to abolish the state's death penalty this November.
The secretary of state's office announced Monday that a measure qualified for the ballot that would make life in prison without parole the harshest punishment in the state.
The proposition would convert the sentences of 725 death row inmates to life prison terms.
The state has executed 13 inmates since voters reinstated the death penalty in 1978.
A federal judge halted executions in California in 2006 after finding that the state's lethal injection protocol was cruel and unusual punishment.
Officials since have been working to fix the problems.
The ballot measure directs $100 million saved from abolishing the death penalty to be spent over three years investigating unsolved murders and rapes.
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Courses taught:
- Prototype Studio
- Game Studio 2
- Thesis
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Bennett Foddy is the author of a number of games including his well-known series of four-letter web games QWOP, GIRP and CLOP. His work has been shown at MoMA New York and at the Pulse Art Fair and in dozens of other museums and festivals around the world. He joins NYU's Game Center as Assistant Arts Professor in game design, following a period at Oxford University and Princeton, where he was a research fellow in the field of moral philosophy, studying the relationship between addiction and free will.


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Amazon Kindle Fire Complete Feature Review
Amazon has just announced of the best Tablet "kindle Fire". This Kindle is Powered by Googles'S Android 2.1 operating system. This kindel has full color 7-inch Multi-touch Display to make you life colorful and Kindle Fire's resolution is packing 169 ppi, which is higher than the iPad's 132 ppi. The features include 1024×600 IPS display made from Gorilla Glass, powered by a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP processor, has Wi-Fi connectivity but no 3G, 8GB of internal storage. With this Kindle Amazon also offering $79-per-year membership service that offers streaming video and free two-day shipping on all of its items, with a free 30-day trial. Its priced at $199, will be available from November 15.
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Amazon Released Android Powered Tablet – Kindle Fire for $199
As expected Amazon released their Tablet named "Kindle Fire", but surprisingly it will cost only $199 USD. This low cost WiFi version does not have camera and Runs on Android OS. Check the details below with most available updated feature list.
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ASUS Tough ETBW11AA Honeycomb Tablet Shows Up In Japan
Japanese wireless carrier KDDI shows up a new Android tablet from Asus. The Android 3.2 Honeycomb powered ASUS Tough ETBW11AA, offering both water and dust resilience along with WiMAX connectivity.
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Philips GoGear Connect 3 Tablet And Media Player Is Available For Pre-Order
Philip's Android-based GoGear Connect handheld / PMP is now available for pre-order from at least one online retailer (J&R). The $170 for the 8GB model and an even $200 for 16GB. It has got a 3.2″ touch screen and full access to Android 2.3 APPS from Google Market Place. It's WiFi friendly and offers 8/16GB internal Memory for playing Audio and video. Upgrade Storage using Optional microSD cards that fit the built-in slot. It's perfect when you're active and on-the-go. Stay connected with Philips GoGear.
MOTOROLA XOOM 32 GB 10.1-Inch With Wi-Fi Android Tablet
Introducing the first Android touch tablet from Motorola. With a brilliant 10.1-inch display optimized for high definition video in true 16:9 widescreen format, Motorola XOOM provides a whole new media experience for mobile uses. With a dual core chipset, everything moves faster: web browsing, video playback, gaming. Native support for both front and rear cameras provides easy access to either one. The addition of a gyroscope, along with a powerful graphics engine and built-in hardware acceleration, elevates game design to a whole new level. Motorola XOOM pushes the boundaries and opens a whole new world of what's possible.
Skytab S-series Windows 7 Tablet PC With ExoPC UI
SKYTEK Technology and its recent partnership with EXOPC bring a new tablets that are preloaded with touch-centric UI for Windows 7. The SKYTAB S-series, that Windows 7 tablet will be touch-friendly right out of the box. It's Windows apps designed with tablet users in mind and the functions such as hotkeys, so overall it just a very good experience for the users. Checkout the specifications bellow.
Amazon Announces Press Conference
Amazon company has called a press conference next Wednesday in New York and holds its new Kindle unveilings in the Big Apple. This year may just include the fabled Amazon tablet and Amazon is said to be targeting a $250 price point for the device, half that of Apple's entry-level iPad…………………
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LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet
Help your child create and learn with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer. The learning tablet gives you access to more than 100 educational books, games, videos, and apps. Subjects like mathematics, reading, and science are covered in a fun and interactive way. The LeapPad's built-in camera can shoot video, allowing kids to make animation and art to share with family and friends.
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Sony SGPT111US/S Wi-Fi 16GB Tablet
All the great things you know from Sony, now in a tablet. With a comfortable design that fits easily in your hand, and a vibrant TruBlack display, enjoy a truly optimized tablet that's responsive and intuitive. Access PlayStation games, Reader eBooks, music and new release movies from Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited. Control the living room with the built-in universal IR remote control.3, Brilliant 9.4″ LED-lit TruBlack display offers vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. – Swift and smooth experience for quick web page access and responsive touch panel operation. Unique wrap design makes the product easier to hold in one hand. Front and rear facing cameras allow for video recording and capturing still images (Rear Camera: 5 megapixel, Front Camera: 0.3 megapixel).
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Dell Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT Convertible Tablet/Laptop
Dell just bring Inspiron DUO iD-4495FNT Convertible Tablet/Laptop with Docking Station. Sometimes you want to touch. Sometimes you need to type. With the new touch-sensitive, Flash-capable Inspiron duo convertible tablet, you can do both in style. You can tell it's Dell. The innovative flip design lets you switch from touch to type in seconds. Listen to music, use as an alarm clock or view your photos with the Inspiron duo Audio StationRead books,watch movies and play games on the 10-inch high-definition (HD) display. Docking Station included.
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iPad 2 With iOS 5 vs Windows 8 Tablet
Winrumors has posted a very interesting video of an iPad 2 running iOS 5 compared to a Windows 8 Slate and the video goes over almost every feature that these tablets offer, from lock-screen to social network integration. The certain features like Mail, Calendar and App Store could not be compared between the two as these features are not available yet on the Windows 8 developer preview build…………….
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Line 6 Brings Mobile Input Digital Adaptor And App To connect Guitars To An iPhone Or iPad
Line 6introduced with an new mobile input digital adaptor and App to connect your guitars to an iOS device using the 30-pin connector. So why late just turn your iPad or iPhone into a pro modeling amp, with a sick range of amplifiers, guitar cabinets, stompboxes, tones and rack effects with this adaptor and app. According to Line 6 the app supports up to 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio. Although you'll get a 110dB of dynamic range for guitar and 98dBs in another mono or stereo-line level. The free app includes generous collections of 64 models of celebrated modern, vintage and boutique guitar gear including amps, cabinets, stompboxes and rack effects. Checkout the press release bellow.
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Sprint iPad 2 Coming In Next Month
Sprint could be the next carrier to support the iPad, Apple and Sprint have finished a version of the tablet that is compatible with Sprint's network and it will launch in time for the holiday shopping season. Sprint Nextel sales associate told TUAW that they will be carrying a 4G iPad along with the iPhone 4, but will not be getting the iPhone 5 until 2012……………..
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Android-Based Gaming Tablet Is In Work
GameStop's gaming tablet search has turned up a slate, according to company president Tony Bartel with the retailer currently testing the Android-based slate and readying a custom controller and the unnamed tablet as a GameStop certified gaming platform to GamesIndustry. It sounds like he found that perfect tablet in the OEM market and the tablet will also reportedly allow you to stream console games, care of Spawn Labs technology. Expect the hardware to come pre-loaded with a handful of games, and to have a focus on an OnLive-like, cloud-based gaming platform and the GameStop-made tab could also see third-party exclusives head to the platform, crafted with its controller interface in mind……………
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Fusion Garage Grid10 10.1-Inch Tablet – Price Reduced By $200
Fusion Garage Grid10 tablet is now more cheaper then HP TouchPads. It seems like Fusion Garage going to take a page out of HP's book by dropping it's price of their Grid10 tablet by a cool $200. Fusion Garage Grid10 powered by the blazing fast 1.0 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor for seamless multitasking.
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One Sneaky Problem...
Ask anyone who's ever had water damage this question: "Was there any sign before the big damage hit?"
The answer is ALWAYS "No!"
Water damage is just as dangerous as anything else! It can cause entire floors to collapse, it can ruin thousands of dollars in infrastructure, and even in small cases a leak can just be a huge pain to deal with!
But the REAL issue is that it's so hard to detect!
A leaky pipe in the wall isn't like a fire.
There's no smoke to detect, no big bursting flames. Water is quiet and you might not notice it until it's already way too late!
Something like this should be just as important to any home as a smoke detector!
Nobody wants to wake up from a nap to their bathroom pouring out water like a hurricane!
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"Okay that's great for the bathroom... but if I put this in the basement I'm not even gonna hear it, am I?"
When the sensor detects water, it can let out a 110dB alarm! That thing is LOUD!
If you can sleep through that, you might want to get your ears checked out!
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Hopefully you COMPLETELY forget about it! That would mean you NEVER had to worry about a leak/flood!
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And if the battery does get low, it lets out a low chirping noise... just loud enough so that if you pass by it from time to time you can catch it and replace that battery!
If the alarm DOES detect water - it'll beep for 48 hours! That means if something happens when you're outta town, you can still come back and get warned!
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Make no mistake: water damage is a threat. With this thing, you can stop an annoyance from turning into a disaster.
Product Description
Don't be caught off guard by rising waters, stay always on alert with this set of moisture sensors. Place the sensors anywhere a potential water leak exists--near sump pumps, dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters, and more. A sensor at the bottom of the alarm detects the presence of moisture and alerts you for up to 48 hours. One of the most common and unnoticeable causes of damage to a home is Water damage from broken heaters, washing machines, busted pipes and boilers, pipes that wear thin and leak - and when these things happen, water will start to destroy your home. Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of water damage is that it can occur with almost no sound or odor (until everything has already gone rotten, by the time you can smell it, it's too late) now, you can minimize the risk of water damage with this Water Alarm.
Key Features
- Detect leaks before they cause damage detect moisture before moisture grows portable - fits in any small space
- Detects as little as 1/32 -Inch of water
- Detachable water sensor with 5.9 feet line cord
- Extend wired sensor with microcontroller unit to monitor different water levels
- Leak sensor runs on battery power for easy placement
- Sensor has a Loud built-in 110dB alarm for instant alert
- Alarm continues for up to 48 hrs
- Splash and water resistant
- Chirp for low battery; uses one 9V
Additional Information
- For the safety of your home, make sure you have a warning system in place such as our Water Alarm. This Water Alarm is an early detection system that's easy to set up and requires no installation or maintenance. Simply place the sensor on any dry surface, and use the included 6-foot extension cable to reach corners and crevices. At the first detection of water, it emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerting you in time to spare any damage. If no one is home to shut it, the alarm will sound continuously for 2 days, depending on existing battery life.
Usage Tips
- Use the alarm in any location in your home to prevent costly water damage! The Excalibur water alarm is small and discreet, using only one 9V battery that will power the unit for up to one year. Emitting a loud 110bd/30cm buzzer, the alarm can be heard throughout the house, even if the unit is placed in a basement. The Excalibur water alarm even features a low-battery indicator. With no wiring and no assembly required, placing the original Excalibur WA-100 water alarm around your home is the simplest, and most cost effective way to avoid costly water damage.
Mount the Water Alarm on the wall or stand it on the floor next to the appliance to be monitored. If it detects even the slightest amount of water, the Water Alarm will sound its loud 100-decibel alarm for up to 2 days.


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Tony Oller 'Live Without You' Sneak Peek
-Check out a behind the scenes look at Tony Oller's new music video for the duet "Live Without You" with Naomi Jo Biggin. The official music video will debut on April 1 on YouTube. The songg will be available at zoovolution.com on April 1 (and later on iTunes).


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What makes a great tablet? Versatility, durability, compact design, and fun, useful features. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z delivers on all counts. The Tablet Z is only as thick as a pencil and weighs just a little over a pound, yet its strong display glass makes it one of the toughest tablets around.
The 10.1" touchscreen display delivers enhanced color reproduction, giving you an HDTV-like viewing experience. Incorporated into the display is a high-contrast panel that helps reduce glare in direct sunlight, so you can use it inside and out.
"The Tablet Z is great to have on hand when you're watching TV. You can use it as a universal infrared remote to control your system with intuitive touchscreen navigation. The preloaded TV SideView™ app turns the tablet into a second screen where you can check channel listings and change programs without minimizing your TV's picture.
Want to see a certain movie or show, but not sure which service has it? The tablet's built-in search function automatically checks TV schedules, Internet services and apps like Netflix® with a single click. And once you start watching, use the Tablet Z to connect with friends and fans through Twitter and Facebook to talk about the show in real time.
The Tablet Z has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can use your wireless home network or public hotspots to access the Internet. And it has built-in Bluetooth for easy pairing with compatible wireless headsets, headphones, portable speakers and other compatible devices.
Still not enough? This versatile tablet also features NFC (Near Field Communication). Just touch it to a compatible device for instant wireless pairing. Then with one touch you can transfer movies, photos, or music — without wires and without logging into a network.
An 8-megapixel camera on the rear panel captures high-quality images and videos. Sony's exclusive built-in mobile sensor adjusts for available lighting, ensuring you get the best shot possible. And when you're done, it's simple to upload pictures directly to Facebook. Or use Sony's free PlayMemories Online™ service to store and share photos and videos.
A second front-facing camera lets you use the tablet for video chat. The Tablet Z's built-in microphone picks up the sound for your videos and online conversations.
The tablet comes configured with either 16GB or 32GB of built-in memory. A microSD™ card slot on the side lets you slip in extra microSD or microSDHC cards (available separately) to expand your available storage.
The Xperia Tablet Z uses a powerful 1.5GHz quad-core processor to ensure fast processing power and smooth motion. Android's latest "Jelly Bean" operating system seriously delivers seamless performance and a responsive interface.
Go ahead and use your Tablet Z in the kitchen. And don't worry about an occasional splatter or an accidental dip into the sink. A water-resistant design means it can withstand being submerged down to three feet for up to 30 minutes.
Already owning an Apple iPad, I could clearly see that this tablet had so many more great features.
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|1.5 GHz
|Battery Life (hours)
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|Front Camera (megapixels)
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|Memory Cards Supported
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|Labor Warranty
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Processor Type: The Xperia Tablet Z is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 Cortex-A9 Quad Core 1.5 GHz processor.
Operating System: The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system was factory installed; an update to 4.2.2 available as of 11/11/13.
Firmware/Software Updates: Occasionally, Sony may release updated firmware/software for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are typically available free of charge. This unit is capable of checking for and downloading new firmware/software when connected to the Internet via a WiFi connection.
Wi-Fi: The Xperia Tablet Z features built-in Wi-Fi to access the internet from your home network or public hotspots. The tablet is IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n certified.
Note: The Wi-Fi checker app enables you to check the Wi-Fi connection when a connection problem occurs.
DLNA Certified: With cross-connectivity between the Sony Xperia Tablet Z and DLNA-compatible TVs, PCs, or speaker systems, it's easy to share your content. The tablet lets you wirelessly share, view, and transfer personal video, photos, and music to your DLNA compatible TV or speaker system. You can also enjoy your pictures, music, and personal videos stored on your computer via the tablet, over a WiFi (wireless) connection.
Note: Certain audio/video formats and copy protected content are not supported.
App Compatible: The Sony Xperia Tablet Z comes with select pre-installed apps, and allows you to download additional apps from the Android Play Store. You can search for and acquire various apps easily right from the tablet.
GPS: The GPS (Global Positioning System) function provides location information by receiving signals from GPS satellites. You can see the location where you are, where you are going, or directions to a destination on Google Maps with the tablet by using the GPS function.
Note: The GPS antenna is built in to the tablet. If you cover the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS function, the positioning accuracy may deteriorate.
Bluetooth Technology: The Sony Xperia Tablet Z features built-in Bluetooth (version 4.0). You can establish wireless communications between the tablet and other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a computer, mobile phone, headphones, or Bluetooth speaker. You can transfer audio files, photos, videos, and web pages between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33' in an open area. The tablet can pair with several devices, but can only connect to one at a time.
Sample Data: Sample music, videos, and photos are installed on the tablet. Once you delete the sample data, you cannot restore it.
Rechargeable Battery: The Sony Xperia Tablet Z includes an integrated rechargeable Lithium polymer battery. With a full charge, the battery lasts as much as eight hours while surfing the web and ten hours while watching video.
AC Power Supply: An AC power supply is included to power the tablet and to charge the internal battery.
Dual Cameras: The tablet has two cameras, a 2 megapixel front camera for video chatting and an 8 megapixel rear camera for shooting video and still photos.
Microphone (with built-in Voice Recognition): The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is fitted with an integrated microphone for voice communication apps. You can speak voice commands to browse web pages, navigate, and more.
Built-In Speakers: Two built-in speakers allow listening to your movies, games, and other apps directly from the tablet.
Backup: You should copy the data in the tablet and store it on another storage device (backup). Various data, such as recorded images, downloaded music and video content, will be accumulated in your tablet as you use it. If unexpected problems occur with the tablet, that data may be damaged or lost. As a preventive measure in case of such accidents, you should make frequent backups so you will be able to restore your precious data.
NFC (Near Field Communications): Use NFC, also known as one-touch sharing, to share data with other devices; video, photo, web page address, music file, contact, etc. You can also use NFC to scan tags that give you more information about a product or service as well as tags that activate certain functions on your tablet. NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other.
Water Resistant: The Xperia Tablet Z is water resistant, even when submerged in up to three feet of water for up to 30 minutes (fresh water only).
Note: In order for your tablet to be water resistant, the covers for the micro USB port, the microSD card, and the headphone jack must be firmly closed.
TV SideView: In addition to having a built-in IR remote to control your TV, the free TV SideView app from Google Play allows you to flip through the channel guide, change the channel or search for your favorite content online on your tablet, all without minimizing the TV picture.
Touchscreen LCD Panel: The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is outfitted with a 10.1" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) TFT color LCD touchscreen, using Sony's Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for a wide color spectrum and an OptiContrast panel to reduce glare. The screen also provides responsive touch commands such as Tap, Tap and Hold, Drag, Flick, and Pinch.
Note: The screen rotates when you turn your tablet to a "portrait" or "landscape" orientation. You can also adjust the screen's brightness.
Pre-Installed Apps: The following Apps come already installed on the Xperia Tablet Z:
Headphone Output: The Xperia Tablet Z has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The tablet's built-in speakers will be muted when a set of headphones is connected.
Micro SD Card Slot: A micro SD expansion slot allows additional memory space.
micro-USB Port: The tablet is equipped with a micro-USB connector; this port is used to charge the tablet or to connect the to your computer. When connected to the computer, data can be copied from the computer to your tablet, and vise versa.
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Pope Francis and the message of WOC in Philadelphia
NCR Today: Pope Francis needs to hear the message of gender equality from the Women's Ordination Conference in Philadelphia this weekend.
NCR Today: Pope Francis needs to hear the message of gender equality from the Women's Ordination Conference in Philadelphia this weekend.
Preview: More than 200 residents from Missouri and Kansas gathered Sept. 11 in Kansas City, Mo., for a town hall meeting moderated by Social Service Sr. Simone Campbell.
Preview: Sr. Valeriana García-Martín speaks with understandable seriousness of her work at a Bogotá care center for children with physical and mental disabilities.
Preview: Homemade granola and a bilingual greeting welcomed the Nuns on the Bus on their second stop in a 13-city tour of the U.S. centered on bridging divides.
Some 500 Catholic activists from around the globe will converge on Philadelphia for a conference to press for women's rights in the church -- one week before Pope Francis arrives.
Preview: Being Sister Tracy calls me to something challenging and extraordinary. People often trust me with honest conversations. I offer two of them to you.
Preview: As the Nuns on the Bus tour bus rolled onto St. Louis' Kiener Plaza on Thursday, a crowd of about 70 people -- many women religious -- cheered.
Preview: The Nuns on the Bus will hit the road this week with a route that passes through "deep red and purple states" on the way to Washington, D.C.
Preview: The Catholic church has much to learn from the recent encounter between LCWR and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. A case study approach could be helpful.
Preview: The Leadership Conference of Women Religious membership voted Aug. 14 to adopt a resolution that commits member congregations to addressing systemic causes of injustice.


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About Edward Waters College
Edward Waters College is a private, historically black college whose future is lined with pride, growth, and success. Edward Waters College, the oldest private institution of higher education in the state of Florida, was founded in 1866 specifically to educate newly freed slaves.
Celebrating 144 years of service, Edward Waters College was initially named "Brown Theological Institute" by Rev. William G. Steward, the first AME pastor in the state. The school experienced some financial difficulties and was forced to close for nearly a decade. In 1883, the school reopened under the name of "East Florida Conference High School" and later, "East Florida Scientific and Divinity High School". Within a decade, the educational program was extended and the school's name was changed to Edward Waters College in honor of the third bishop of the AME church. Through the years, the College has withstood the test. After being destroyed by fire in 1901, the College acquired the current site in 1904 and began to rebuild. The school was first accredited as a junior college in 1955 under President William B. Stewart, and by 1960 the College had restored its four-year curriculum. In 1979, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accredited the College as a four-year institution and the College remains accredited by SACS.
Located on the Kings Road corridor, in close proximity to downtown Jacksonville, FL, Edward Waters College continues to build upon its solid foundation of teaching, research, and community outreach. The College's current enrollment is 839 students, with approximately 51% of the student body is male, 49% female, and over 90% of the students rely on financial aid. The College has also expanded its land and continues to experience positive growth. EWC was highlighted in The Florida Leader Magazine "The Best of Florida Schools 2004" as having the "Biggest Growth for Private Colleges". The Music and Fine Arts Department was also featured as the "Best Music for Private Colleges" which highlighted the world renowned EWC Choir and the Triple Threat Marching Band.
Football returned in 2001 after a 34-year absence with the program becoming a championship team. The Tigers were named 2004 SEAC Champions. Along with football, the marching band returned. The Triple Threat Marching Band has continued to make waves and has performed during halftime for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Purple Thunder Dance Squad, the group of plus-sized ladies who perform with the band, was highlighted in "The Best of Florida Schools 2005" as the "Best Non-Traditional Dance Squad". The Lady Tigers Basketball Team claimed its second EIAC Championship in 2005 as well as the Tigers Volleyball Team. The Baseball and Softball teams also clinched the 2005 EIAC Region 14 Championship.
Today the College stands as a beacon of hope for many young people who might not otherwise have an opportunity to enter higher education. Edward Waters College prepares students for careers in teaching, technology, research, religion, politics, and other leading fields of today and in the future. Edward Waters College is moving forward!


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LA MARQUE — An abandoned home and about two acres of land caught fire near the Texas City Wye in La Marque lateSunday night, creating heavy smoke and flames visible to motorists on Interstate 45.
Crews from the La Marque, Texas City, Hitchcock, Santa Fe and Bayou Vista fire departments responded to the blaze, which was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday and engulfed an abandoned house on Irada Street near Highway 146.
La Marque fire Capt. Jason Shafer said the house had been abandoned since Hurricane Ike.
There were no neighboring buildings and no one was injured, Shafer said.
The flames destroyed the home and spread to about two acres of land, but the blaze was extinguished within an hour, Shafer said. Debris and "junk" left near the home contributed to the size of the fire, Shafer said.
Some firefighters remained on scene throughout the night to monitor hot spots at the location.
The cause of the fire was under investigation early Monday.


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A review of the offensive and defensive stars, stellar plays, statistics and backstories of the games.
• Tajh Boyd, Clemson, threw for 377 yards and three TDs and ran for another score in the No. 9 Tigers' 59-10 victory over Virginia
• Jameis Winston, Florida State, threw for 325 yards and a touchdown in the No. 3 Seminoles' 41-14 victory over No. 7 Miami.
• Braxton Miller, Ohio State, threw for 233 yards and four TDs as the No. 4 Buckeyes routed Purdue 56-0.
• Johnathan Williams, Grambling State, accounted for seven TDs to lead the Tigers to their first win of the season, 47-40 over Mississippi Valley State.
• Adam Muema, San Diego State, ran for a season-high 233 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-30 victory over New Mexico.
• Tre Mason, Auburn, ran for 168 yards and four touchdowns to help the No. 8 Tigers give first-year coach Gus Malzahn a 35-17 win in his return to Arkansas.
• Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion, passed for 293 yards and six TDs in a 66-14 blowout win over Rhode Island.
• B.J. Denker, Arizona, ran for three TDs and passed for a fourth in a 33-28 win over California.
• Quinn Epperly, Princeton, set an NCAA record by opening with 29 straight completions, and accounted for 401 total yards and six TDs in a 53-20 win over Cornell.
• Anthony LaCoste, Air Force, rushed for a career-high 263 yards and scored three TDs to help the Falcons beat Army 42-28.
• Bill Belton, Penn State, rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown in the Nittany Lions' 24-17 win over Illinois.
• Maty Mauk, Missouri, threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in the No. 10 Tigers' 31-3 victory over Tennessee.
• Connor Shaw, South Carolina, passed for four TDs and the 14th-ranked Gamecocks got five turnovers to defeat Mississippi State 34-16.
• DaMarcus James, Jacksonville State, set a school record with five rushing touchdowns in a 42-10 victory over Austin Peay. James ran for 102 yards on 19 carries.
• Richard Cue, South Carolina State, threw four TD passes and ran for 128 yards and two more scores in a 45-9 win over Savannah State.
• Malcolm Brown, Texas, ran for 119 yards and four TDs to help the Longhorns beat Kansas 35-13.
• Mike Nebrich, Fordham, threw for a school-record 524 yards in a 32-30 comeback win over Holy Cross.
• Vernon Adams, Eastern Washington, threw for 432 yards and five touchdowns in a 55-34 win at Idaho State.
• John Spooney, Brown, ran for 232 yards and two TDs in a 27-0 win over Penn.
• Rakeem Cato, Marshall, tied a career high with five TD passes as the Thundering Herd rolled Southern Miss 61-13.
• DaMarcus James, Jacksonville State, rushed for five TDs in a 42-10 victory over Austin Peay.
• Chuckie Looney, Marist, threw for 362 yards and five TDs in a 42-35 win over Jacksonville.
• Andy Rice, Drake, threw a career-high five TD passes and ran for another score in a 56-14 rout over Morehead State.
• Jimmy Garoppolo, Eastern Illinois, threw for 399 yards and four TDs in a 56-21 win over Tennessee Tech.
• Zach Bauman, Northern Arizona, ran for 162 yards and a touchdown in a 48-27 win over North Dakota.
Urban Meyer thought Ohio State needed a pregame wake-up call. The Buckeyes answered with a quick flurry.
Interception return, touchdown. Two plays, touchdown. Six plays, touchdown. Two plays, touchdown. And that was just in the first quarter.
Doran Grant picked off the first pass of the game, scoring on a 33-yard return, and Braxton Miller threw for 233 yards and four touchdowns as No. 4 Ohio State extended the nation's longest winning streak to 21 with a record-breaking rout 56-0 of Purdue.
Did they ever.
The Buckeyes produced the highest scoring total and most lopsided victory margin in the 56-game series, surpassing marks they set in a 49-0 victory in 2010. They handed Purdue (1-7, 0-4) its first back-to-back shutouts in six decades, and the 56-point loss matched the worst in Boilermakers history. Purdue lost 56-0 to Iowa on Oct. 28, 1922 and 56-0 to Chicago on Nov. 9, 1907.
It was hardly a surprise.
Ohio State (9-0, 5-0) hasn't lost in 22 months. Meyer tied a personal best by winning his 22nd consecutive game, which includes his final victory at Florida.
Minus-48: Rushing yards by Michigan against rival Michigan State, worst in school history.
15: Straight home wins by No. 14 South Carolina to match a school record.
116: Career touchdowns by Clemson Tajh Boyd, breaking the ACC record of 112 set by North Carolina State's Philip Rivers.
Mark Dantonio has always embraced Michigan State's rivalry with Michigan, but this week the confident coach took a fairly calm approach, telling his team not to worry about all the things being said.
They listened.
Dantonio's Spartans battered their biggest rivals for the full 60 minutes Saturday, and 24th-ranked Michigan State remained unbeaten in the Big Ten with a 29-6 victory over the 23rd-ranked Wolverines. Michigan was sacked seven times and finished with minus-48 yards rushing, the worst output in the Ann Arbor program's lengthy history.
This after the Wolverines had vowed Saturday wouldn't be a repeat of the game in East Lansing in 2011, when Michigan State's physicality was too much for Michigan.
Michigan State (8-1, 5-0 Big Ten) has won five of the last six meetings with the Wolverines (6-2, 2-2), and this was the Spartans' most lopsided win in the series since 1967.
Tarean Folston scored on a 1-yard plunge with 3:47 left and Notre Dame survived a back-and-forth game with Navy, holding on to beat the Midshipmen 38-34 Saturday.
Navy had a chance to score late in the fourth quarter, but a bad pitch by Keenan Reynolds led to a 10-yard loss.
Although Notre Dame started playing USC in 1926, a year before its first game with Navy, the Irish have played the Cadets more than any other team with 87 games. That's because the Irish didn't play the Trojans 1943-45 because of World War II.
Notre Dame leads the series with Navy 74-12-1 and won an NCAA-record 43 straight until the Cadets won three of four games from 2007-10. Notre Dame had scored at least 50 points against the Cadets in two straight victories. Navy knew it needed to play well to win.
"We have to try to be perfect in everything we do because that's the only way we'll have a chance to beat them," Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds said.
Notre Dame (7-2) clinched its fourth consecutive winning season, the first time that's happened since 1995-98.


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Definition of block
1 : a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose a block of ice blocks of cheese: such asa : the piece of wood on which the neck of a person condemned to be beheaded is laid for execution put her neck on the blockb : a mold or form on which articles are shaped or displayed a wooden hat blockc : a hollow rectangular building unit usually of artificial material a wall of concrete blocksd : a lightweight usually cubical and solid wooden or plastic building toy that is usually provided in sets children playing with blockse : the casting that contains the cylinders of an internal combustion engine engine blockf sports : starting block the first swimmer off the blocks a slow start out of the blocks
2a : obstacle putting a block on any future developmentb sports : an obstruction of an opponent's play; especially, football : a halting or impeding of the progress or movement of an opponent by use of the body a block by the right tacklec medical (1) : interruption of normal physiological function (as of a tissue or organ); especially : heart block The patient presented with a block. (2) : local anesthesia (as by injection) produced by interruption of the flow of impulses along a nerved psychology : interruption or cessation especially of train of thought by competing thoughts or psychological suppression a mental block an emotional block — compare writer's block
3 slang : head 1 threatened to knock his block off
4 : a wooden or metal case enclosing one or more pulleys and having a hook, eye, or strap by which it may be attached
5 : a piece of material (such as wood or linoleum) having on its surface a hand-cut design from which impressions are to be printed wooden blocks used for printing books
6a (1) : a usually rectangular space (as in a city) enclosed by streets and occupied by or intended for buildings She lived on our block. (2) : the distance along one of the sides of such a block The store is two blocks down on the right. lived a block away from the schoolb (1) : a large building divided into separate functional units an apartment block (2) : a line of row houses (3) : a distinctive part of a building or integrated group of buildings a block of classrooms
7 : a platform from which property is sold at auction went on the block and sold for nearly three million dollars
8a : a quantity, number, or section of things dealt with as a unit bought a large block of shares a half-hour block of music a block of textb : bloc 2 popular among several voting blocks
on the block
Examples of block in a Sentence
a wall built out of concrete blocks
We took a walk around the block.
She lived on our block.
The store is three blocks down on the right.
Our hotel is a block from the ocean.
Origin and Etymology of block
Middle English blok, from Middle French & Middle Dutch; Middle French bloc, from Middle Dutch blok; akin to Old High German bloh block
First Known Use: 14th centurySee Words from the same year
Other Automotive Terms
Definition of block
transitive verb
1a : to make unsuitable for passage or progress by obstruction The road was blocked by a rock slide.b archaic : blockade … a city … besieged and blocked about … — John Miltonc : to hinder the passage, progress, or accomplishment of by or as if by interposing an obstruction The ambulance was blocked by traffic. senators trying to block passage of the billd : to shut off from view The building blocks our view of the ocean.e : to interfere usually legitimately with (an opponent, an opponent's shot, etc.) in various games or sports practice blocking our opponents blocked the shot with her handf : to prevent normal functioning or action of block a nerve with novocaineg : to restrict the exchange of (currency, checks, etc.)
2 : to mark or indicate the outline or chief lines of block out a design
3 : to shape on, with, or as if with a block (see 1block 1b) block a hat
4 : to secure, support, or provide with a block (see 1block 1) blocking a plate for printing block up the rear wheels
5 : to work out (the principal positions and movements) for the performers (as of a play); also : to work out the players' positions and movements for (a scene or a play) —often used with out block out a scene before the actors arrive on set
6 typesetting : to make (two or more lines of writing or type) flush at the left or at both left and right
intransitive verb
sports : to interfere usually legitimately with an opponent : to block an opponent needs to practice blocking
Examples of block in a Sentence
There's an accident blocking the road.
The entrance was blocked by a gate.
Blood clots have completely blocked one of his arteries.
The protesters blocked the road with parked vehicles.
The ambulance was blocked by cars in the road.
An accident was blocking traffic.
Could you move to the left, please. You're blocking my light.
a shield that blocks the wind
Several senators are trying to block the passage of the bill.
His vote blocked the treaty.
Origin and Etymology of block
see 1block
First Known Use: 1580See Words from the same year
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BLOCK Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of block for English Language Learners
: a solid piece of material (such as rock or wood) that has flat sides and is usually square or rectangular in shape
: an area of land surrounded by four streets in a city
: the length of one city block
Definition of block for English Language Learners
: to be placed in front of (something, such as a road or path) so that people or things cannot pass through
: to place something in front of (something, such as a road) so that people or things cannot go into the area
: to stop (someone or something) from moving through or going by
BLOCK Defined for Kids
Definition of block for Students
1 : a solid piece of some material usually with one or more flat sides a block of ice
2 : an area of land surrounded by four streets in a city
3 : the length of one side of a city block
4 : a number of things thought of as forming a group or unit a block of seats
5 : a large building divided into separate houses or shops an apartment block
6 : an action that stops or slows down an opponent (as in football)
7 : something that prevents a person from thinking about certain things a mental block
8 : something that stops or makes passage or progress difficult : obstruction
Definition of block for Students
1 : to stop or make passage through or through to difficult : obstruct A gate blocked the entrance.
2 : to stop or make the passage of difficult An accident is blocking traffic. Opponents blocked the bill in Congress.
3 : to make an opponent's movement (as in football) difficult
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Medical Definition of block
1: interruption of normal physiological function of a tissue or organ respiratory block due to carbon monoxide; especially : heart block
2a: block anesthesiab: nerve block 1
3: interruption of a train of thought by competing thoughts or psychological suppression
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Messi's footwork part of anti-Syria conspiracy: TV
By Oliver Holmes
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Barcelona footballers don't just have a slick passing game, they can also secretly indicate arms smuggling routes to Syria, a pro-government Syrian television channel claimed this week.
Without a hint of irony, Addounia TV superimposed a map of Syria on a screen to show how Lionel Messi and his team-mates, representing smugglers, had kicked a ball, representing a weapons shipment, into Syria from Lebanon.
The subtle signals to rebels were transmitted when Barcelona played Real Madrid in December, said the channel, which is owned by a cousin of President Bashar al-Assad. It did not trouble viewers by revealing Barcelona's motives for the exploit.
"First we see how the guns are brought from Lebanon," the presenter comments as one player passes the ball. "Then they cross into Homs and give the weapons to other terrorists in Abu Kamal," he added, referring to rebel strongholds in Syria.
Messi's final flick indicates the successful handover of the weapons to their destination in eastern Syria, he said.
Bizarre it may be, but paranoid conspiracy theories are common coin in the deeply divided and conflict-ridden state.
Take a documentary aired by Addounia in December on how French and American film directors had purportedly helped build mock-up Syrian city squares in Qatar to enable Doha-based Al Jazeera TV to film actors staging phony anti-Assad protests.
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Absolutely… Somethin!
There are so many strange, interesting moving parts to this Brewers team. It's a good team overall that is off to a solid start–two things that combine to make them a slight favorite to win the division according to Baseball Prospectus at this point.
To just sum up the Brewers as a good team overall doesn't tell nearly the whole story, though. The makeup of this team is one of the weirdest I can remember.
I made reference at the start of the season to the "Stars and Scrubs" theory from fangraphs: that the Brewers have more stars and more scrubs than the average team. To this point, that claim has moved toward even greater extremes.
The Brewers have a lot of very good players this year–more than I anticipated. They also have a lot of very, very bad players–again, more than I anticipated.
Let's take a quick look using mainly wins above replacement (WAR).
In all of baseball, the Brewers have three of the top 13 most valuable hitters according to WAR (Prince 7th, Weeks 12th, Braun 13th). No other NL team is even close to that mark–incredibly, no NL team has more than one offensive player in the top 35 in WAR. Switching to just an NL lens, the Brewers have the fourth, sixth, and seventh most valuable hitters in the league to this point. That's some craziness right there.
It doesn't end with the hitters, either. Many individual pitchers have been fantastic.
Shaun Marcum is 17th in WAR among NL starting pitchers. Not fantastic, but when you consider his last two starts which were affected to some degree by his injury, he'd likely be a few spots higher. That's not the interesting one though, because that's about where you'd expect Marcum to be.
The interesting one is Zack Greinke, who continues one of the statistically oddest seasons in recent memory. His ERA of 4.77 is ugly, which is why it's a good thing that ERA is a pretty poor stat. A much better stat is FIP, which means his projected ERA with defense taken out of the equation. Better yet is xFIP, which normalizes home run rates for all pitchers, since different-sized ballparks provide advantages and disadvantages to pitchers. Anywho, Greinke's xFIP is… (drumroll please)… 1.84.
He's only at 60 innings, so it doesn't qualify as the leader yet, but he unofficially leads NL starting pitchers in xFIP by far. That's due to his insane strikeout rate–he's at 11.93 ks/9. His previous career high for a season is 9.5. Now, surely that is likely to come down some, as that type of jump just can't be expected, but some of that is likely due to the switch to the NL.
In 60.1 innings, Greinke has a mind-blowing 80 ks to just 9 walks. His incredible k and bb ratios result in some incredible rankings. Most starting pitchers have somewhere between 80 and 110 innings to this point. WAR just takes into account the amount of wins to which a player has contributed to this point in the season, though. So yes, Greinke has just 60.1 innings, but he's still managed to be the 15th-most valuable starting pitcher in the league!
His 60.1 innings have been as valuable as Shaun Marcum's 94.2 and Tommy Hanson's 83.1. They've been more valuable than Chris Carpenter's 105.2, Ricky Nolasco's 101.1, Tim Hudson's 94, Carlos Zambrano's 104, or Ubaldo Jimenez's 84.
Basically, Greinke's been mostly very, very good. His great start against Tampa the other day wasn't some breakout for him–he's been at about that level the entire season, save for a few bad innings where he was knocked around. Still, if he can keep his k and bb rates even close to where they are now, he's a top 4 NL pitcher no question.
One more player on the Brewers has emerged as a star, and it is probably the most surprising. That would be John Axford, who has become a dominant closer this season. According to WAR, Axford is the fifth-most valuable reliever in baseball! He certainly had a good second half last year, but his walk rate has fallen to a passable 4.19 after he started the year walking too many.
(Time for an entire paragraph in parentheses. Just came across this. In 2010, Axford's BB/9 was 4.19. This year, it's 4.19. Last year, his k/9 was 11.79. This year, it's 11.8. Does it mean anything? Who knows? Is it interesting? Well I sure think so, otherwise I wouldn't have entered the record books as author of the first entirely parenthesized paragraph in blog form.)
The strikeout is such a huge weapon for Axford that getting a guy or two on base isn't as damning for him as it is for other pitchers. His velocity is up to 97-98, and he's been locating his breaking ball much better the last several weeks. He's quite plainly in the zone right now–an obvious All-Star closer.
For what it's worth, the Brewers deserve to have three All-Star starters in Fielder, Weeks, and Braun. Axford should also make the team, and you could argue Marcum is worthy, but I'd probably keep him off at this point.
So, that was the good part. Now for the ugly, ugly part that is turning a great team into a good one.
I've said all I can about how atrocious of a baseball player Yuniesky Betancourt is, so I'll just point out a couple things that I hope you laugh at, because otherwise you'll probably be crying.
Swing percentage is an interesting stat. Conventional wisdom might be that when you're up to bat, the goal is to hit the ball, so you should get your hacks in. The opposite tends to be true. If you look at players who swing least often, you see great players like Carlos Santana, Brett Gardner, Kevin Youkilis, Andrew McCutchen, Jose Bautista, and Mark Teixeira near the top of the list. On the flip side, if you look at players who swing the most often, you might confuse it for a list of players who shouldn't be in the Majors: A.J. Pierzynski, Jeff Francoeur, Corey Patterson, and Alex Gonzalez. Number two on that list? Why, our own Yuni B, of course.
Betancourt currently has an on-base percentage of .251. .251!!! To put that in perspective, the lowest OBP among qualified players in 2010 was .270. Going back even further in the past, the lowest OBPs were .274 (by none other than Yuni), .288 (Yuni again!), .288, .279, and .290.
So in other words, Betancourt is so bad this year that he's rewriting the Record Books of Suck–records that he already held himself! He's been so bad, he was the inspiration for a Fangraphs article chronicling teams to make the playoffs while giving a prominent role to a negative WAR player.
To top it off, his fielding is just as terrible as ever. This is good enough for a WAR of -0.4. Good God.
Unfortunately, it doesn't end with Betancourt. I never bought in to Casey McGehee as a good player, especially over Mat Gamel, but I certainly didn't expect him to crash and burn as much as he has. There has been a bit of a movement along the lines of, "McGehee looks like he's coming out of his slump.' Except of course, he's not. He had like three games where he hit the ball pretty hard, and since then, he's looked just as bad as before.
Because he plays an easier position, McGehee has been as harmful as Betancourt–both have WARs of -0.4.
In fact, the Brewers have had a slew of below-replacement level players. Would you believe they have had six players hold negative value this season? Because it's true: Betancourt, McGehee, Mark Kotsay, Jeremy Reed, Erick Almonte, and Wil Nieves all have negative WARs.
Some quick facts of hilarity on Wil Nieves before moving on: he had been on the MLB team for the entire season when he was sent down a couple weeks ago. In that time, he accumulated 0 RBIs, two unintentional walks, and slugged .162.
This is why I can get so easily frustrated with the Brewers despite them likely having the best team in the division. They could very easily be a better team! All their bad players aside from Betancourt could easily be replaced by simply calling someone up from AAA. Look at some of their numbers in Nashville.
OF Brandon Boggs: .939 OPS
OF Brett Carroll: .871 OPS
1B/3B/OF Mat Gamel: .942 OPS
3B Taylor Green: .917 OPS
OF Brendan Katin: .938 OPS
Look at that. The Brewers have three outfielders in Nashville who are better than Mark Kotsay! Green needs to be the starting third baseman in Milwaukee tomorrow. Like I said, the only one who isn't easily replaceable from within the system is Betancourt (I'd even take 37 year-old Luis Figueroa and his .382 OBP over Betancourt).
If the Brewers can replace three all-around poor players in Kotsay, McGehee, and Betancourt, they will greatly increase their chance at the division. Two moves are easy, and should have been made a while ago.