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Police trained in sobriety testing
Those thinking about getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol might want to think twice now that the number of law enforcement officers trained in detecting potential drunk drivers has increased locally and across north Mississippi.
Ten officers now have additional skills that will help them be more effective in catching drunken drivers following a three-day seminar recently in Starkville.
Held at the Holiday Inn Express this week, nine officers from the Starkville Police Department and one from the Gulfport Police Department became certified in Standard Field Sobriety Testing, which helps officers judge someone's impairment from consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
SPD officers Crystal Hackett, Torrance Hampton, Hardy Joiner, Chris Kennard, Brandon Lovelady, Bruce Smith, Kenny Watkins, Bubba Willard and Mandy Wilson completed the course, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday.
The officers were taught physical symptoms of intoxication and learned some standard field tests that can be used on the streets to gauge whether a person has been impaired from drinking alcohol or other drug use, said Shane Kelly, one of several SPD officers involved in teaching the course.
Kelly is one of the SPD's designated DUI officers and — along with Officer Andy Round, Sgt. Shawn Word and Sgt. Chadd Garnett — is one of the SPD's certified SFST instructors.
"The tests involved in standard field sobriety training are a series of divided attention tests, during which officers can pick up clues to possible intoxication," Kelly said.
To give the officers hands-on training in applying the field sobriety testing techniques such as the one-legged stand, the walk and turn test and the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the instructors involved a test group of volunteers from the community who each consumed different amounts of alcohol over a two-hour period to achieve varying levels of intoxication.
Those in the test group registered varied levels of impairment from alcohol to make sure the officers are conducting the tests properly and are able to discern how intoxicated someone might be, said Kelly
Each volunteer was given a breath test on a calibrated Intoxilyzer machine to measure blood alcohol content (BAC) before being given the alcoholic beverages to make sure none had consumed any alcohol before arriving at the seminar.
The number of drinks each volunteer consumed over the two-hour period was also recorded, as well as the type of alcohol — whiskey, vodka and beer — consumed.
Prior to being taken outside for the officers to apply their field sobriety testing techiques, each volunteer was given a second breath test on the Intoxilyzer machine to determine his or her BAC after at least two hours of drinking, Word said.
Under Mississippi law, someone who registers a BAC of .08 percent is considered legally drunk.
The BAC levels for the five volunteers ranged from .063 to .179
percent, said Melissa Harvey, one of the LEL staff members helping to conduct the seminar.
The three major field sobriety tests officers regularly perform are the following:
• Horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) — This test involves the subject being tested following an officer's finger or a pen with their eyes while keeping his or her head stationary.
"The definition for nystagmus is the involuntary jerking of the eyes. When you have someone follow your finger or pen or some object, their eyes, if they have been drinking, are going to jerk whether they want it to or not. They don't have any control over it," said Word.
"If they haven't had anything to drink, then their eyes should be smooth as they follow or track your finger or pen. There are several clues in this test we pick up on that indicate somewhat might be intoxicated."
• The "walk and turn" test — This test is one many know as the "walk a straight line" test. But it involves more than people think as officers look for at least 8 different clues of intoxication.
"The walk and turn is a divided attention test or tasks. What that involves is having somebody listen to you and listen to instructions while standing somewhere they have to have a position of balance," Word said.
"Somebody who's been drinking is more worried about their balance and not listening to instructions; in which case they will mess up on the instructions part where you'll be getting clues that they just weren't paying attention."
• The one-leg stand — Like the walk and turn test, the one-leg stand is also a divided attention test, Word said.
"In this test, we have a person lift their foot up and count for 30 seconds. Most individuals who have been drinking will put their foot down, and there are various other clues that we look for," Word said. "It's the same type of divided attention test as the one-leg stand. The subjects are trying to keep a correct balance so they are not worried about a count."


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Southern US here and most of my handshakes are professional. However, for the germaphobes, my life might be worse, LOTS of hugs.
NYC here.A handshake is expected when meeting someone new in a social or business setting.Meeting friends on the street doesn't merit a handshake unless there's something unusual. 'So, you got that new job. congratulations' (handshake)Handshakes may also be exchanged with holiday greetings. Customers don't usually exchange handshakes with retail personnel unless the transaction is complicated or expensive and the employee provided a considerable amount of time. Closing the deal on a new car or a new kitchen range will probably include a handshake. Buying a bottle of perfume probably won't.An odd handshake situation is one in which a tip is presented. This won't happen after an ordinary restaurant meal. It will happen at the end of a cruise or at a resort when the tipper has been in contact with the same employee for at least several days.The tipper folds the bills in his palm and folds in the thumb to secure them. Then, the handshake is offered. Personnel in resorts know that the handshake is more than a simple handshake. It's seen as a more polite way of giving a tip than simply handing the person money.
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Less than 48 hours before the majority of NFL teams play their first games (isn't that just a wonderful thing to say?), here are a few follow-up thoughts to the series of previews I did the past few weeks.
• Here, I picked the Bears to win the Super Bowl. I made it clear that I don't think they're the runaway best team in the league or anything, but that their chances are as good as anyone else's in a league filled with parity. I stand by that. The only better-across-the-board teams, in my book, are the Ravens and the 49ers; I'll take Jay Cutler over Joe Flacco and Alex Smith, thank you very much. And the league's best passing teams (New England, Green Bay, New Orleans) all have very serious defensive concerns. Why not the Bears?
• I was probably too generous towards the NFC West. I do expect the Seahawks and the Rams to be markedly better; few other people have them winnng 10 and 6 games, respectively (though Bill Simmons agrees with me, kinda, on Seattle), but I'll stand by those picks. But the 49ers, much as I love 'em, are going to have trouble getting to 12 wins with that schedule. And 6 wins seems high for the Cardinals in retrospect, even though I do believe their defense will be pretty good.
• Those wins I might take away in hindsight from the West would definitely go to the NFC East and the NFC South. I wouldn't change the order of those divisions, I'd just spread a few more wins around. I wouldn't make things more balanced between the conferences, as I firmly believe the NFC is vastly superior to the AFC this season.
• OK, final prediciton time. I have the Patriots, Ravens (via tiebreaker over the Broncos), Packers and 49ers getting byes, with the Broncos, Titans, Steelers, Bengals, Giants, Saints, Bears and Seahawks also making the playoffs. I like both wild-card teams (Chicago and Seattle) to win in round one in the NFC, and for the Broncos and Steelers to win in the NFC. The championship-game qualifiers will be the Ravens and the Patriots in the AFC and the Bears and the Packers in the NFC. Chicago will meet Baltimore, and prevail, in the Super Bowl.


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For starters, little relief when moving from bullpen
Recent experiences suggest Chapman faces uncertainty in joining Reds' rotation
By Paul Casella /01/09/13 10:00 AM ET
Despite plenty of examples to draw from in recent years, Reds skipper Dusty Baker won't exactly have a foolproof blueprint when it comes to managing Aroldis Chapman's highly anticipated move to the starting rotation this season.
Indeed, one doesn't need to go back any further than last year to see both extremes of the high-risk, high-reward transition.
At the start of the 2012 season, five young relievers -- Chris Sale of the White Sox, Lance Lynn of the Cardinals, Jeff Samardzija of the Cubs, Neftali Feliz of the Rangers and Daniel Bard of the Red Sox -- joined starting rotations. Among them, the results ranged from a Cy Young-contending performance to a demotion to Triple-A to a season-ending injury.
"I think everyone will want to know the plan and a solid, hard number for innings," Reds pitching coach Bryan Price said. "I get it. It's a point of interest. It's a great talking point. It will be a debatable issue. Whatever we choose to do, there's always going to be an opposing side that feels we could do things better. We have to be satisfied with our choices, because our intent will be to get the most out of Aroldis without putting him in a high-risk position."
Luckily for the Reds, the most productive transition last season was made by Sale, whose circumstances most closely resemble those of Chapman.
Sale, like Chapman a hard-throwing lefty, entered the Chicago rotation a season after recording a career-high 71 innings as a reliever. Chapman logged 71 2/3 innings last season.
Sale went 17-8 with a 3.05 ERA in 30 appearances, 29 of them starts, and finished sixth in the voting for the American League Cy Young Award. Along the way, his workload increased by 121 innings from the previous year.
"I think regardless of where people stand on the question, I think the days of hiking a pitcher's innings number by 50 or 60 or 80 innings in today's standards would be considered irresponsible," Price said. "We're going to be very conscientious of that."
Sale's journey didn't come without a bump. He experienced minor discomfort in his elbow in early May, which led to a brief move back to the bullpen and his one relief appearance. Less than a week later, Sale returned to the rotation to stay, going on to pitch 192 innings. He will enter this season as potentially the White Sox top starter.
"He's going to be treated like any other starter," said White Sox general manager Rick Hahn. "Entering Spring Training with Chris, it's not going to be with the same restrictions or quite the same concerns as 2012. He has established himself as a front-end-of-the-rotation starter in the AL and we look forward to seeing where it goes from here."
The Reds hope to be in a similar position at this time next year with Chapman, but even with the utmost precaution, such an increased workload presents a risk to any pitcher's arm.
Consider Feliz, who entered the Rangers' rotation at the age of 23 after recording a combined 72 saves in 134 relief appearances from 2010-11. Feliz initially pitched well, going 3-1 with a 3.16 ERA in seven starts and one relief outing, but he landed on the disabled list with a sprained elbow following a start on May 18.
Two months later, the right-hander experienced discomfort after making three rehab starts and ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for most, if not all, of this season.
"We don't know the answer," Rangers GM Jon Daniels said at the time it was announced Feliz would have elbow surgery. "He is as strong and as well-conditioned as he's ever been. There weren't any warning signs."
Therein lies the danger with such a move -- by the time a potentially serious injury becomes apparent, it could be too late. While Baker can certainly take extra precautions with Chapman, there's no guaranteed method to avoiding such a worst-case scenario.
"Do you monitor his pitch count? We don't know what his maximum is yet," Baker said. "Do you monitor his innings? Do you do a [Stephen] Strasburg situation where you sit him down the last month of the season? Or he could maybe relieve early or something and [you can] stretch him out."
As for Lynn, Samardzija and Bard, all three were fortunate enough to avoid injuries, but not all of them produced the hoped-for results.
Lynn stormed out of the gate en route to an All-Star Game selection before hitting some bumps in August and bouncing back and forth to the bullpen down the stretch. He made 29 starts, finishing with strong numbers: 18-7 with a 3.78 ERA. He threw 176 innings.
Samardzija became a viable starter, going 9-13 with a 3.81 ERA while pitching 174 2/3 innings. Unlike Lynn, the increased workload didn't seem to bother Samardzija's performance, as his second-half ERA of 2.58 was considerably lower than his first-half mark of 4.71.
The transition was by far the toughest on Bard, who struggled to a 4-6 record with a 5.30 ERA in 10 starts before being demoted to Pawtucket. He never returned to the Red Sox rotation.
These are just some recents examples of what could happen when the Reds make the move with Chapman.
"It will be difficult. It's not an easy move," said Bronson Arroyo, Chapman's teammate and a veteran of 13 big league seasons, most of them as a starter. "He should get a fair shot. It's just my opinion. I'm just saying it's not an easy move -- if people think throwing 80 innings a year is any way comparable to taking the ball every fifth day and throwing 200, it's not.
"It's such a different ballgame that you don't know what you're going to get. I'm not saying he can't do it. I am saying it will be a large change."
Baker is confident Chapman will produce in whichever role he plays, saying he could potentially be his best starter and best reliever. The main concern, one that will linger all summer, will be staying healthy.
"I have no worries about my arm," Chapman said via an interpreter. "Since I've known about this, I've been working and getting prepared to do what I did before. Nothing has changed."


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State stepping in to resolve "conflict" in Regions' C and D water plans
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The Texas Water Development Board has been mandated to resolve the conflict in water plan agreements between two of the state's water region boards. At the heart of the dispute is Region D's removal of the Marvin Nichols Resevoir from its regional water plan submitted to the state, and Region C's inclusion of that lake in its water plan, both submitted in 2011.
The Marvin Nichols lake was first proposed as a water management strategy in 1968 State Water Plan and in the three subsequent state plans. See the March 6 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more details about this mandate.


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UEFA's new 'Nations League' competition to replace international friendlies from 2018 has been hailed as an "exciting" development by the Football Association.
FA general secretary Alex Horne said the new competition, which will also provide four qualification places for Euro 2020, would give England some glamour ties against other top countries in Europe.
UEFA confirmed the new competition at its Congress and the 54 European member countries will be split into four divisions, with England set to be in a top division of 12 to 16 teams along with Spain, Germany, Portugal, Italy and Holland.
Horne, speaking to Press Association Sport after the UEFA Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, said: "The prospect of England playing three or four teams from the best 12 or 16 countries in Europe on a home and away basis should be very exciting.
"It means we will go from a major tournament such as a World Cup straight into a set of three international double-headers between September and November that will really mean something.
"There will be the threat of relegation too so there will really be something at stake."
The new tournament will be played every two years on the dates currently reserved for friendlies, building up to a final in the June of odd-numbered years.
Each country will play two or three other nations in their division on a home and away basis with the winner of each mini-league going to a climax of semi-finals and final at a neutral venue.
The winner of each division will win qualification for Euro 2020, but there will be some friendly dates kept to allow countries to play preparation games before major tournaments.
It is expected that TV rights income will be organised in a similar way to the Champions League, with half the money distributed on the basis of the value of each country's TV rights and half on a more equal basis via participation payments and match bonuses.
The new competition will cause considerable change to the international calendar however, and one effect could see the final places for qualification for Euro 2020 not decided until the March, just three months before the tournament.
UEFA president Michel Platini announced the new competition at a press conference and said it would replace friendlies that "nobody wants".
Platini said: "The friendlies don't really interest anybody - neither the fans nor the players nor the media and nor the national associations.
"This is a good decision because nobody wants these friendlies."
The timing of the Nations League could conflict with proposals to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter, however.
Platini added: "I think we will adapt ourselves - the World Cup is the priority. I don't know when it will take place in 2022 but we will organise this with respect to those dates."
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Tech fans encouraged to wear purple to remaining
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tickets are still available for Tennessee Tech's basketball doubleheader against Murray State on Saturday, Feb. 25, but less than 30 reserved seat tickets in the Eblen Center lower bowl remain. Meanwhile, upper bowl seats are now on sale at the regular price of $12 each.
While Tech still hosts three Ohio Valley Conference games before Murray visits – two women's games and one men's contest – TTU Athletics officials are anticipating one of the largest crowds in recent years for the final night of the regular season and are making advance plans to accommodate everyone.
"We are encouraging fans to secure their tickets for that night in advance to ensure they are able to get seats," said Mark Wilson, TTU Director of Athletics. "Fans should call or visit the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center, or can order tickets online."
The women's game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with the men's contest slated for 7:30 p.m. The night is Basketball Alumni Night, with many former players invited back for festivities.
As the final home game of the regular season, the games will also serve as Senior Night for each team. The Golden Eagle women's team will salute seniors Brittany Darling, Rachel Glidden, Krystal Stirrup and Tacarra Hayes. The men's team will say farewell to seniors Zach Bailey, Riley Hunley, Bassey Inameti, Liam McMorrow, Kevin Murphy and Zac Swansey.
The Murray State men's team is currently 23-1 and was the only undefeated Division I men's team in the nation before suffering a loss Thursday to Tennessee State. Games featuring the Racers have been attracting sellout crowds in Murray and at several OVC games on the road.
"Both of our Golden Eagle teams have extremely important games on the schedule prior to the Murray State doubleheader, and we hope fans will support both teams at home and on the road over the final weeks of the season," Wilson said. "We're preparing in the ticket office for the Murray State games because the demand for tickets has been so great, but we know the focus of our teams is fixed sharply on the next game only."
The next game for both teams is Saturday at Tennessee State, the final conference road games of the season for each squad.
Tech will host Eastern Illinois on Monday night in women's OVC action, with the Panthers entering this weekend unbeaten in conference play at 11-0. Coach Sytia Messer's team also hosts Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 18.
The Golden Eagle men's team hosts a game against Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday night, then coach Steve Payne's squad plays at Coastal Carolina on Feb. 18 in a Sears Bracket Buster game.
"We're encouraging our fans to wear purple and show their Purple Pride for each and every game," Wilson said. "We'd love for our players to come out of the locker room to a large crowd awash in purple and cheering for the Golden Eagles."
The atmosphere in Eblen Center can be a huge home court advantage, Wilson added.
"We're appealing to our students, to the community and to everyone who loves Tennessee Tech basketball to make plans to support these two teams down the stretch," he said. "An high-energy, charged atmosphere in Eblen Center and our fans can be our 'sixth man' heading into the OVC Tournament."
For ticket information to all the remaining home games, including the Murray State doubleheader, or for the OVC Tournament in Nashville, visit or call the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center at (931) 372-3940. Tickets may also be purchased online at TTUsports.com.


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By most measures, the Breakers aren't playing well but on the only one that really matters their season is under control.
The defending ANBL champions take on the Tigers in Melbourne tomorrow night with a two-win, one-loss record which has them third-equal on the table. But their progress to that point has been far from smooth.
A first-up 93-72 hammering by arch rivals Perth was followed by scratchy defeats of both Adelaide (73-59) and Townsville (73-71). They have shot an average of only 39 per cent from the floor in their three games, which were all at home, and have failed to so far impose themselves on sides.
Forward Mika Vukona gave his teammates an expletive-laden blast during their match with Townsville and virtually carried the side to victory. He finished with 15 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and three steals, a performance that earned the 30-year-old his first ANBL Player of the Week award.
"Everybody has their time and place to do that," Vukona said. "That's the good thing about this team, anyone can do it from one to 12. It just so happens I did it.
"We are learning and improving in every game we are playing, especially after that Perth game. Everyone is starting to figure out what they are actually doing out there now and when the lapses are out there it shows. Momentum swings are pretty major at this time of year. No one is worried about it. Everybody is pretty happy with where we are at right now."
The Breakers talk about being a "new team" this season, even though there is only one major change with Will Hudson coming in for Gary Wilkinson as one of the two imports. But Wilkinson was an influential member of the side and could often be relied on to make the big play when others were struggling and was the side's most prolific scorer at 16.6 points a game.
"When you win a championship, you can't use the same formula again," Vukona said. "Everything has to change. You have to step things up. You try to tweak things. Even though they are small tweaks, they are still tweaks. It's just human nature that when you try something new, you don't like it. I think that's what is happening out there at the moment."
The chemistry should at least improve through being on the road for the first time this season. The Breakers will also take on a Melbourne side struggling for form with three defeats from three games.
It doesn't mean tomorrow night's game will be easy, especially with former Breakers point guard Kevin Braswell, a player once regarded as the best closer in the league, running the Tigers' offence. He has averaged 13.7 points and five assists a game and registered a game-high 18 points in last weekend's 65-74 home defeat to Perth.
Centre Alex Pledger is a doubt for the Breakers after injuring his ankle against Townsville last weekend and they can ill-afford to be without him. He has travelled with the side but coach Andrej Lemanis labelled his involvement a 50-50 proposition.
Pledger was dreadful in the defeat to Perth, when he failed to grab a single rebound despite being the tallest player on the court, but has been much better in the past two games with 15 points and 10 rebounds against Adelaide and seven rebounds and five blocks against Townsville.


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A year ago today, the suburbs were snow-dazed.
The third-largest snowstorm since 1886 pounded the area with more than 20 inches of snow, drifts up to 10 feet tall and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Well-traveled thoroughfares became snow-covered parking lots, trapping untold scores of motorists, many of whom simply abandoned their vehicles.
Schools and workplaces closed early after the snow began falling that Tuesday morning. Many remained that way the next couple days, giving students and adults alike some snow days to remember.
On this anniversary, we look back at some of the suburban tales of the Blizzard of 2011: a man trapped for 16 hours on Route 72 near Hampshire; Aurora police rescue efforts with a vehicle known as "the tank"; snow plows getting stuck in Arlington Heights; and entrepreneurs selling "snow-maggedon" T-shirts.
Stranded 16 hours
Frank Huss, 45, of Genoa was stranded for 16 hours -- from 7 p.m. Feb. 1 to 11 a.m. the next day -- in his 2010 Honda Accord on Route 72 west of Walker Road in Hampshire.
He eventually was rescued by snowmobilers but had to leave his car on the road until it could be towed.
Many would call that kind of experience something like "awful," "terrible," or "harrowing." But Huss just said it was ... irritating.
"Being stuck out there, you just can't do anything," he said. "All my family was worried because I'm a diabetic. If I could walk somewhere, I would have, if I knew how far west or east I was (from shelter)."
Huss was on his way home from Bensenville after finishing his shift as a truck driver. He had a full tank of gas and kept the car running on and off for warmth. Luckily, he also had food leftover from lunch -- fruit, yogurt, soda and a candy bar.
Throughout the night, he listened to weather reports on the radio and talked via cellphone to his wife, Tracie, who in turn made tons of calls to relatives and friends to help rescue her husband.
Adding insult to injury, Huss said he had to pay a $300 towing bill to recover his car after the blizzard. Irritating.
'Tank' to the rescue
When the squad cars of officers trying to help stranded motorists began getting stuck themselves, Aurora police knew it was time to bring in the heavy equipment -- the Special Response Team armored vehicle some refer to as "the tank."
"It was one of the only vehicles we had access to to drive around town and make sure people weren't stuck in their cars in snowdrifts," Sgt. Ricky Ahlgren said about the 9-ton, four-wheel drive vehicle, manufactured by Massachusetts-based Lenco Armored Vehicles and available only to law enforcement and the military.
With the heavy-duty vehicle and the help of a few snowplow drivers, Aurora police assisted 108 stranded motorists during the blizzard. A common site of such motoring distress was Route 59 and Ogden Avenue.
Ahlgren and the others who accompanied him in the tank usually work 4 p.m. to midnight, but he said they stayed until about 3:30 a.m. helping drivers escape snowed-in vehicles and get to their homes or a gas station for warmth.
"We decided to stick around in case someone needed help," he said. "There were a lot of stranded motorist calls to dispatch, and we responded to all of those because the police cars couldn't get to them."
Drivers helped by police had to leave their cars on the road (even the Special Response Team vehicle couldn't tow them out of ditches or snow packs), but Ahlgren said they still were glad for the lift to a safer and warmer place.
"It's our job to go out and help people to make sure the citizens are safe," he said. "You've got to find a way to make that happen, and that's what we did."
Snowplow stuck
The snow was coming down so heavily and blowing so much, it wasn't embarrassing for veteran snowplow driver Anthony Butera of Arlington Heights public works to get stuck in the village's downtown
Butera came in early for his 12-hour 11 p.m. plowing shift because he didn't know how bad the streets would get, and he couldn't sleep anyway.
"The visibility was horrible," Butera said. "The wind was bad and there were drifts bigger than the snowplow. You weren't sure where you were on the street. You had to go straight. If you turned a corner you were likely to get stuck."
Butera's truck got stuck at Campbell Street and Chestnut Avenue, and his crew chief, Bill Oakley, used a front endloader to pull it out.
Even worse was when Butera had to swerve at the last second to avoid a car abandoned on Evergreen Avenue just south of Northwest Highway, U.S. Route 14, only to bury the car deeper in snow.
On the other hand, Butera moved some snow to help a Mount Prospect firefighter drive out of the Vail Avenue garage to get to work.
With 11 a.m. and the end of his shift, Butera drove home and worked on his own driveway for about 90 minutes before he could go to bed. And, yes, a little later the Schaumburg street crews buried his driveway again.
Snow-maggedon T-shirts
A disaster always inspires entrepreneurship. Marc Mallen started designing T-shirts as the snow fell.
He came up with three styles: "I survived Snow-maggedon 2011," "I survived Snow-gasm 2011" and "I survived the Blizzard of 2011." The Lake Villa-area man says he sold about 200 shirts. "Anytime something happens and a catchy slogan is there, there's a potential sale."
Mallen said the actual printing of the T-shirts occurred in his Antioch shop during the blizzard.
"I only live a couple miles away from the shop, so I drove in and started printing them," he said. "It wasn't that bad, though our metal awning didn't make it. The snow was too heavy."
Mallen said he saw several people wearing his T-shirts while on the street and in stores right after the blizzard ended, and he got orders from as far away as Bolingbrook and Chicago.
• Daily Herald staff writers Elena Ferrarin, Deborah Donovan and Lee Filas contributed to this report


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Thanks to Georgia lawmakers, several new measures are in place to conserve land and protect the environment.
The soothing sound of nature and the abundance of wildlife is what Charlie Lewis, the owner of Melhana Plantation, says makes south Georgia so special.
"We are so fortunate it's almost like living in a preserve with over 300,000 acres around us. The people that own the land without a doubt have a passion for conservation," says Charlie.
And so does Gov. Sonny Perdue. He signed seven conservation bills into law Tuesday to preserve everything from the state's forests to its seashores..
Folks with the Thomasville Visitor Center say that's what transforms parts of south Georgia into secret getaways.
Debra Page of the Thomasville Visitor Center, says, "The major cities up north and even the cities down south in Florida that's what they find most attractive in this area, the preserved beauty and beautiful land along the highways they're just not used to seeing that."
"Anything to help preserve the land and protect it within reason that would help support that endeavor is a good thing," adds Charlie Lewis.
Perdue says the measures are part of an obligation to help sustain the state's economic growth and quality of life and naturally set Georgia apart from any other state. Other parts of the conservation legislation include improving air and water quality, another allows the state to acquire and preserve up to 40,000 acres of forest land.


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Lisa Hendey's enthusiasm for the saints is contagious in A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Building on the success of her first book, A Handbook for Catholic Moms, Hendey continues her work of nurturing hearts, minds, bodies, and souls—this time through the rich tradition of the Catholic communion of saints. With the warmth and candor of My Life with the Saints by James Martin, S.J., Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and simple soul-strengthening exercises into this rich spiritual resource for Catholic women.
Hendey offers one saint per week—some famous, some lesser known, some whose cause is in process—to offer companionship and guidance for the challenging, often under-thanked vocation of Catholic motherhood. She introduces Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Saint André Bessette, C.S.C, as well as Gianna Beretta Molla and Chiara Badano.
The 52 weekly companions to the lives of the saints include:
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Lisa Hendey, founder and editor of CatholicMom.com, has written a fantastic resource for busy moms looking to enrich their prayer lives. Her book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, highlights 52 saints and takes the reader on a weekly journey getting to know each one intimately through prayer, scripture and Mrs. Hendey's personal reflections.
I adore the lesser known saints featured in her writings. My copy fell open to St. Zita of Lucca, a simple servant to a wealthy Italian family in the thirteenth century. Here the author shows the reader that they can live holy lives by imitating the actions of these saints and obtain a simple piety even Full Review...
Hendey writes with candor, knowledge, and enthusiasm about how the saints can inspire us in the voca
Fans of Lisa Hendey's Handbook for Catholic Moms have looked forward to her next offering, and this follow-up book is just as thought-provoking, supportive, and helpful as her first work. In A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, Lisa writes with candor, knowledge, and enthusiasm about the lives of the saints and how they can serve as our models for the vocation of motherhood.
This collection is very comprehensive, recommending saints from all walks of life as inspiration for Catholic mothers who themselves come from a variety of circumstances. As in her earlier book, Lisa writes with understanding about the challenges of raising children and the need for suppor Full Review...
A Book Every Catholic Mom Should Have
If you're a Catholic mom, you've likely heard of Lisa Hendey. Besides writing the go-to book on Catholic motherhood, The Handbook for Catholic Moms, Lisa also founded the massively popular CatholicMom.com. CatholicMom.com began in 1999 and has quickly become a digital front-porch for thousands of women who seek community, support, and spiritual nourishment. Through articles, blog posts, podcasts, and all sorts of new media, the website boasts one of the richest Catholic communities on the Internet.
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For All the Saints, For All the Moms
In a month that begins with the celebration of All Saints, what better time to begin learning about the Saints of our Church? And what better place to start than A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey?
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A wonderful resource all Catholic homes should have
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms is a wonderful resource all catholic homes should have. This book is all that I have been searching for and wanting. It's just what busy moms and houses have been looking for. The readings and activites are simple and fun. This is one book you will find yourself reaching for over and over.
I love that many of the saints are lesser known and not ones you might think of right off the bat. From the Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, to a virtually unknown Kateri Tekakwitha . You will have 52 saints to get you through the year. This book would be a wonderful addition to a family study. Spend the year learning about the saints. For each saint the author has included:
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Woman dies in central Maine 1-vehicle crash
VIENNA, Maine (AP) � Maine State Police say speed is a likely factor in a one-car crash in Vienna that caused the death of the driver.
Thirty-six-year-old Hilda Howe of Farmington Falls died in the crash early Wednesday morning. Police say Howe lost control of her 2003 Mercury Mountaineer on the Tower Road just after midnight.
The SUV overturned several times before coming to rest upright against some trees. Howe, who was not wearing her seat belt, was thrown from the vehicle. She was alone at the time of the crash.


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Better late than never, apparently. The increasingly aggressive Hyundai Motor Co. is rapidly filling in the gaps in its line-up, and that includes everything from high-line luxury cars to hybrids.
The Korean carmaker will bring a pair of electrified models to this month's 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, it has confirmed, one using a gasoline-electric powertrain, the other a pure battery-electric vehicle that it plans to start producing next year for the home, South Korean market.
In the near-term, the most segment debut will be that of the 2010 ix-Metro, a hybrid crossover-utility vehicle. The fifth in a series of concept cars to be created by the Global Design Team in Namyang Korea, the ix-Metro targets the fast-growing European sub-B segment.
The ix-Metro is powered by an inline three-cylinder petrol engine displacing just one-liter. Direct injection, dual Continuously-Variable Valve Timing and turbocharging are all combined with a six-speed dual clutch transmission and battery-driven motor system. Hyundai claims the hybrid crossover produces just 80 grams of CO2 per kilometer, significantly below the planned European Union target.
Alongside the hybrid CUV, Hyundai will also lift the covers on the i10 Electric, a zero-emissions urban commuter car that it plans to put into limited production in the Korean market, starting next year, for sale to government ministries, utilities and corporate users, though the maker suggests that retail production is likely to follow.
The i10 Electric utilizes a 49kW – or 66 horsepower — motor connected to a 16 kWh battery. The maker won't say, yet, whether it's a Lithium-Ion or Nickel-Metal Hydride pack. In U.S. terms, the system is expected to yield about 100 miles per charge, while hitting a top speed of around 81 mph.
The system will use a by-wire system, rather than direct mechanical linkage, to control braking, accelerating and steering.


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Me Personally, I would continue to take the best Player available on my board until the 4th round at which point i would look at Bray and Dysert if either were still around.
Ryan Nassib
Matt Barkley
Geno Smith
Tyler Wilson
Mike Glennon
Me Personally, I would continue to take the best Player available on my board until the 4th round at which point i would look at Bray and Dysert if either were still around.
Yea, Idzik is telling everyone what the Jets are doing. Just like they were trading up to 3 last night, and if these so called experts know what the Jets are doing why were they so surprised when we took Richardson!
Because you don't draft for need unless it's the best player on the board.
no trading up, Mr Idzik
thank you
Can they trade one of next years picks (compensatory) to move up? Or Tebow! Need to keep these picks today. Who is the tougher Competitor? Nassib, Smith or Sanchez? Who steps up when the money is on the line?
I think Nassib goes to Jax and Geno is going to Philly. Philly really wanted Manuel and while Geno isn't Manuel, he the most mobile guy left for this round.
In reality, it doesn't even matter. The offense has been neglected for so long, it will take at least 3 more drafts to rebuild it. By then, Geno or whoever will just be Mark Sanchez the Buttfumbler II.
At this point, go get geno. We dont have a good qb on the roster. Get him and hand him the reigns tonight. Cut sanchez and garrard can tutor the young fellow.
Its time for another qb. And with the rookie scale, we wont be saddled with him like we are sanchez. Hell we can draft another qb next year if he doesnt work out. Like the panthers did with Clausen/Newton.
Go get em izzy!
The New York Jets have made calls to multiple teams Friday to try to move up from the 39th overall pick, seventh in the second round, to draft a quarterback, league sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
The Jets used both of their first-round picks on defense, taking cornerback Dee Milliner from Alabama ninth overall and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson four picks later.
New York debated taking West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith at No. 13 before settling on Richardson. Smith was widely considered to be a first-round pick.
Smith, Matt Barkley and Ryan Nassib are quarterbacks expected to be selected early in the second round.
Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, top scout Terry Bradway and an area scout dined with Smith last month on the eve of his pro day.
Mornhinweg was "raving" about Smith upon returning to the Jets' facility, according to a source.
On Wednesday, Smith told reporters, "There's a level of interest there," referring to the Jets. He also visited the Jets' facility, where he spent time with Mornhinweg, Rex Ryan and quarterbacks coach David Lee.
"I had a great visit," Smith said. "All those guys were great -- Coach Lee, Coach Mornhinweg. It was really great sitting down with those guys. I enjoyed it. We'll see what happens."
Smith was asked how he would handle the intense scrutiny of playing quarterback in New York.
"It depends on the way you look at it. You can look at it as a negative, or you can look at it as a positive," he said. "New York is a great place to market -- a great city once you start winning games and get things rolling.
You look at Eli [Manning], even Broadway Joe. He's still a legend around here."
Mornhinweg also dined with Nassib at his pro day. The Jets have communicated with Nassib as recently as this week.
Nassib/Smith as a mid-high 2nd round pick is awesome value... I would have no problems with this. The fact that it gives Sanchez legitimate competition is reason enough to do it.
Ugh. I really, really hope we don't move up for one of these bum QBs.
If there's one consensus in this draft it's that this crop of QBs flat out sucks and the teams that are taking them are the dumb ones.
Incredibly frustrating.


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The minifigs below were made using decals (stickers) that I designed myself. Don't forget to check out my Decal Shop! Some weapons and armor by Brickforge and Brickarms.
This is the first wave of my Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim minifigs. Wave 2 coming soon!
There, now that's out of the way.
Above is the standard marketed appearance of the Dovahkiin: a Nord warrior holding two swords and wearing Studded Armor with an Iron Helm. Exactly why he's combining heavy and light armor is a mystery, but I don't blame him. Those perks that require you to wear all of the same type suck.
Alternate Dovahkiin in fur armor if you prefer the shirtless look. With max level blacksmithing, you can almost wear any type of armor you want as long as you keep it upgraded.
The helmet here is a standard LEGO viking helmet combined with my face decal. Perhaps later I'll be less lazy and actually mod the helmet itself. The horns are Mola Ram's from an Indiana Jones set. The Dovahkiin got them when raiding the ruins of the Temple of Doom. Another day, another dungeon.
The Dovahkiin with Aela the Huntress from the Companions. Werewolf form coming soon.
Back decals. I think Aela's ridiculous outfit (Ancient Nord Armor) is half the reason she's so popular.
Whiterun and Windhelm guards. Or, if you prefer, Whiterun guard and Stormcloak soldier. Don't worry, I'm making some Legion 'figs later for you Imperial scum.
But wait... minifigs don't have knees...
Back decals.
A Dark Brotherhood assassin and a Nightingale of the Thieves Guild. Man, the Dark Brotherhood are such a buncha creeps. Thank goodness Bethsoft included the option to destroy them this time. Sure, there's not much to it, but at least it's there. Kudos for that, at least. Now if only you could finish the Thieves Guild quest line without selling your soul to a Daedric lord to guard some dank, musty cave for all eternity...
Nightingale armor seems to be one of the most popular outfits, even though I think it looks kinda bland in the game. I kinda improved it here, to my own tastes. I made it darker and highlighted the jewelry bits more.
I'd love to see the Dark Brotherhood and Thieves Guild at each other's throats for once. In fact, I'd just generally like to see more opposition between the factions. You'd think some of the more honorable groups would protest letting you join if you were also a member of the Dark Brotherhood.
Final group shot (click to enlarge). This is just wave 1 though! More coming soon!
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Woodcraft moving to larger facility in Susquehanna Township
The Harrisburg-York franchise store of Woodcraft Supply LLC, one of the nation's oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies, is moving from Swatara Township to neighboring Susquehanna Township.
Owner Mary Winkler said the Sept. 11 move to 3831 Union Deposit Road from 777 Eisenhower Blvd. will expand operations to about 10,000 square feet from its current 7,000 square feet, which will give the business more room for its growing inventory. The location also offers greater visibility.
"We wanted a little more foot traffic and more parking," said Winkler, who also owns the Woodcraft franchise in Allentown. "In order for us to grow our customer base, we need to do something different. We can't put any more inventory in our current location. We're bursting at the seams."
Woodcraft has been operating on Eisenhower Boulevard for about 12 years, Winkler said. It is one of more than 70 stores nationwide and one of three in Pennsylvania.
"I know the market is there," Winkler said, adding that there are plans to increase its space for education.
Woodcraft offers free monthly demonstration workshops for woodworking enthusiasts. It also has fee-based classes.
The Dauphin County store employs 13 people. The plan is to add a 14th staff member with the move to the Union Square Shopping Center, Winkler said.
The Eisenhower Boulevard location will close at 2 p.m. Sept. 9. Following the Sept. 11 soft opening, a grand opening event at the new location will occur Oct. 3-5.


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Becky Hassinger: Elevating the Experience
BECKY HASSINGER has remade foodservices at the UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE by:
- Renovating the system's main retail locations to improve service and traffic flow and to create a comfortable dining environment
- Focusing on healthier eating by removing fryers and using better-for-you applications
- Implementing room service, which increased patient satisfaction
- Revamping the patient menu to include a staple of favorites and a rotating selection of seasonal specials
When Essentials opened, however, not everyone was thrilled with the changes. The fryer was removed, along with the all-you-can-eat buffet. Hassinger says people were hesitant to dine in Essentials because of the new push toward healthier items. "There were staff who were angry that we took away the all-you-can-eat buffet," she says. "Becky isn't scared to take on some things that could be controversial,"
Higginbotham says about the decision to remove the fryer. "She's done a good job at coming up with better-for-you options for fried foods, like using the charbroiler. We met some resistance early on when we opened Essentials. Becky quickly won people over with the quality of food."
After a somewhat slow start, daily transactions at Essentials have increased 88% over its predecessor.
Oasis: The next retail location to see an overhaul was The 404 Diner, in the Women's & Children's Hospital. The retail space was gutted and reopened earlier this year with a new name—Oasis—and a new, more pleasant dining experience for customers. Soft lighting, plants and natural colors also are heavily prominent in Oasis. Transactions have increased 5% since Oasis opened in June.
Traffic flow had been a problem at The 404 Diner. During the renovation, the space was reconfigured to better accommodate diners. The location features four stations: Sizzle (charbroiler and flat-top griddle for burgers and sandwiches made to order); Creations (stir-fry, rice bowls, noodle bowls and entrée salads); Homestyle (comfort foods like meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans); and Cabana (pizza, sandwiches, soup and Smoothies).
During slower times, at night and on weekends, Cabana turns into a one-station show, with all food coming from this area. "There is so much variety there, and we can save on labor and not have to staff all of these stations during our slow periods," Hassinger says.
The fryer was eliminated from what was to become Oasis, and it also got the heave-ho during a mini renovation completed this year in the main hospital's other retail location, The Grill Downstairs.
"This renovation was what our engineering department likes to call a 'blue sky' project. It's something that falls out of the blue sky," Hassinger says. Specifically, engineers discovered there was a problem with the exhaust hood and ductwork, which would require closing down a section of the eatery and replacing the exhaust system.
Hassinger used this as an opportunity to make some other changes at The Grill Downstairs. Once again, she removed the fryer, replacing it with a combi oven and charbroiler. She also repositioned the equipment so that staff would no longer have to turn their backs to customers while taking and making their orders. Since reopening in August, transactions in The Grill Downstairs have increased 2%.
With all the renovations on the retail side in the past few years, it should come as no surprise that Hassinger says the opening of these projects is one of her most rewarding moments on the job. "I thoroughly enjoy all the renovation projects in the retail area," she says. "I like doing anything I can to improve services for our patients, visitors and staff."
Higginbotham says that being able to create changes is one of Hassinger's greatest strengths. "She is very good at having a concept in her head and being able to make that concept come alive, not just on paper but in reality," he says. "She is very hands-on [during these projects]. Becky is always trying to make things better. She's always trying to be innovative. She's not one to let problems overtake her. She tries to figure out what's coming down the road and figures out how to prepare for that."
Patient satisfaction: One of the areas Higginbotham says his foodservice director has shown ingenuity is in patient service. Hassinger understood early on the potential of room service, offering it for new mothers in 2003. By 2008, every patient in the system was being served via room service. Since starting room service, patient satisfaction has improved from the 27th percentile to the 77th percentile at University Hospital and 99th percentile at Women's & Children's.
In January, Hassinger decided to revamp the patient menu. The popular items were kept and an 11-day rotating daily specials menu was added to give patients more variety. The daily specials menu changes with the season. Some items offered on that special menu include lemon dill salmon with vegetable orzo pasta and lemon pepper tilapia served with seasonal roasted vegetables.
In keeping with her healthy initiatives on the retail side, Hassinger says she plans to remove fryers from the patient food prep area soon.


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The Rocket and Lady Rocket cross country teams got the season underway Saturday at the St. Xavier Tiger run.
SCHS boys' cross country head coach Randall McDowell got about what he expected from a somewhat depleted varsity squad.
The boys ran without top runner Stacey Eden and had a few others out with injuries, but still finished ninth out of 27 teams.
"I figured about top 10 and we'd be doing well," McDowell said. "We only ran six in the varsity meet, so we were a little undermanned."
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Saturday, January 07, 2006
Vince Young: This Dude is Everywhere
He was all over the field at the Rose Bowl, he was on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Then it was Matt Leinart's woman below, now the M Zone has discovered this shocking photo that would make US WEEKLY go, "Damn."
Watch out A.J. Hawk.
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5 comments:
- jjandsluttyshow said...
Love the picture but dudes, it's true, everyone is kissing vince young's ass, Mel Kiper is even saying the #1 pick is a dillema now, when before the Rose Bowl, Reggie Bush was a cinch.
- January 06, 2006 2:34 AM
- Yost said...
Yeah, I heard he just cured lyme disease, too.
- January 06, 2006 2:50 AM
- BaggyPantsDevil said...
"I'm Vince Young, bitch! Enjoy yourself."
- January 06, 2006 11:14 AM
Not that anyone around this site cares...but rumor mill down here in Columbus is she dumped AJ's butt after the game.
Can you say communications major just trying to get her fifteen minutes of fame? (Ok, more like 85 minutes of fame the way ABC hyped the story)
- January 09, 2006 3:53 PM
- Yost said...
First off, we do care, Cap. Hell, it's the offseason, need stuff to fill us until September, lol.
Second, I agree w/ you re: her 15.
Thanks for the scoop.
PS She didn't dump him for VY as we thought, did she? lol
- January 09, 2006 3:57 PM


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LiliomBallet Legend by John Neumeier in 7 Scenes and a Prologue based on Ferenc Molnár
Music: Michel LegrandA Commission by The Hamburg Ballet "My aim was to tell the story of a Budapest suburb in such a simple and naive way as it might have been told by the old ladies of outer Josefstadt. I did not want to put more meaning into the symbolic figures and the celestial beings, than a modest vagabond might do, when he thinks about them."
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A Columbia man accused of killing a young Camdenton woman in a violent car accident has pleaded guilty.
A Columbia man accused of killing a young Camdenton woman in a violent car accident has pleaded guilty.
Dennis Leporin is charged with second degree murder for the death of Chelsea Fredrickson in March 2013. Fredrickson was 19 at the time of her death.
Leporin was charged with second degree murder, second degree assault, driving while intoxicated persistent offender charge, driving while revoked and driving in the wrong direction on a highway.
Authorities say Leporin was driving his truck the wrong way on Highway 54 in Cole County on March 6 when he struck a Saturn Ion driven by Fredrickson.
A passenger in Fredrickson's car, Jasper Richmond, was taken to University Hospital in Columbia.
Originally, Leporin waived a formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Leporin was charged as a persistent offender on the DWI. According to court records, Leporin had a prior DWI conviction in 2011 in Camden County. Leporin has a history of other traffic related charges in other counties. Leporin's guilty plea was entered before Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green. His sentencing has been set for Aug. 13. Prior to sentencing he will undergo a pre-sentence investigation.
A wrongful death civil suit was also been filed against Leporin. The civil suit, filed by Gerald Fredrickson, also names Bootlegger's restaurant in Osage Beach as a defendant.


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'Depressed' Cabaye boosted by Nadal words
Yohan Cabaye has admitted he suffered a form of depression after Euro 2012, but has since rekindled his love of football thanks to Jonny Wilkinson and Rafael Nadal.
Cabaye, 27, was impressive for Newcastle United after joining from Lille in the summer of 2011, but Magpies fans were surprised to see their habitually combative midfielder somewhat below-par on his return to St James' Park following last summer's European Championship.
Speculation was rife the France international had had his attention distracted by talk of a move away from the North East of England, but Cabaye himself told L'Equipe a dark cloud of depression lay behind his dip in form.
"I'm not afraid to say it. That's what it was. But I'd been reassured after reading the books of Jonny Wilkinson and Rafael Nadal in which they both spoke about the same thing. They both talked about a form of post-competition depression, a need to take a break, that their body wouldn't do what it was told," Cabaye said.
"I asked myself questions. It was the first time that had happened to me, and it really hits you. I hear others talk about it often, but if it doesn't happen to you personally, you can't understand. On the other hand, when you're the person concerned, it's not easy to handle. But I knew things would come back."
Cabaye was perhaps a victim of his own brilliant success in his maiden Premier League campaign. His displays in the black-and-white of his club ensured he also became a regular feature in the blue of his country with then-national team coach Laurent Blanc relying heavily on Cabaye in the build-up to and during Euro 2012.
"The season was long in a league where the rhythm is a lot higher than in France. I started with Newcastle in July 2011, ended at the end of June, and it was the first time I hadn't had a break in December. Added to that were the trips between Newcastle and France. Consequently, when the season started again at the end of July, I had a lot of difficulty," he said, adding an advisor had warned him post-big tournament blues could strike.
"I was convinced I'd pick up where I'd left off, but no, he was right. My body didn't follow what I wanted it to do. When I got up in the morning, I felt tired. I love football, and watch all the games from Ligue 2 on a Friday to the big game on Sunday night, but when I saw football, I turned over. I wanted to think about other things."
That opportunity was afforded by an injury-enforced absence of two months either side of Christmas. A groin problem which required surgery sidelined Cabaye from mid-November until mid-January and proved a blessing in disguise.
"I went to Lille, saw my family and friends, and when I came back to Newcastle in December, one of my friends who plays in the amateur fourth-tier told me: 'I'm warning you. You start again with Newcastle, and if you come back to Lille and tell me that you don't have any desire to do that, I'll give you a hiding'", he laughed, insisting he is now fully recovered.
"Physically, I feel very good. I've strung together matches, and I'm ready to fight for the club. I want to give twice as much to save the club from relegation. I feel really good now. Now that that episode is over, I enjoy going to training, and getting out on the pitch much more. I appreciate my good fortune. I realised that - unconsciously - that enthusiasm could disappear. That's the most dangerous thing. You have to look after it."
Cabaye's valuable blend of destructive and creative qualities will be on show at the Stade de France on Tuesday with France entertaining Spain. Now an established Premier League footballer, Cabaye admitted he needed his international credentials to give him credibility, even within his own club.
"Before I came to Newcastle, even in the dressing room people didn't know me. It's true that what I do in the national team can help me. But it's also what I do with my club that counts. I want to prove to people that they can have confidence in me and that I can defend Newcastle's colours."
Reports in the region have claimed owner Mike Ashley will not sell Cabaye for any price in the summer - earmarking him as a replacement captain for the departing Fabricio Coloccini.


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The Tyngsboro High girls soccer team scored two late goals to post a 2-0 victory over the visiting Patriots of North Middlesex.
Girls soccer
In other local play, Concord-Carlisle was a 2-1 winner over Acton-Boxboro, Austin Prep blanked Matignon, 5-0, and St. Bernard's shut out Ayer-Shirley, 4-0.
Tyngsboro 2
North Middlesex 0
Amanda Hogan scored in the 72nd minute and Amanda Wickens netted an insurance goal in the 74th minute. Hogan and Meg Caron also notched assists for Tyngsboro (10-3-1).
Kaylee Morin notched her ninth shutout thanks to the great defense of Hannah Salamon, Taylor Vigneault, Meg Smolinski and Alyssa Gendreau.
Lowell Catholic 5
Greater Lawrence 0
Ashley Little had 2 goals and 1 assist, and Brianna Fioerentino added 1 goal and 2 assists, as Lowell Catholic improved to 12-2.
Gabrelle Yameen had 1 goal and 1 assist. Bianca Terenzi also scored a goal, assisted by Samantha O'Neil. Lowell Catholic goalkeeper Courteney Lanier made 2 saves.
Coe-Brown 1
Alvirne 0
The Broncos were nipped despite playing well on Senior Night.
Ten seniors -- Kelly Robinson, Tabbi Mayer, Erin Craven, Daeghan Stone, Louise Hemvik, Kendall Brigham, Livia Gosselin, Katie Gillum, Sarah Rossetti and Alicia Gillis -- started, with Tory Laroche in net.
Alvirne fell behind 1-0 at halftime and couldn't net the equalizer.
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Acton-Boxboro 1
The Patriots held off the Colonials during battle of traditional Dual County League powers.
Senior Andrea O'Brien tallied both goals for Concord-Carlisle (10-1) during the meeting in Acton.


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Two homes were completely destroyed in the wrath of Hurricane Ivan, but several others now stand on the brink of danger. Lost decks and stairways are the least of the problems for about 30 homeowners whose homes are condemned because the sand beneath them was washed out in the storm.
The homes at Cape San Blas in Gulf County once stood on solid ground looking down on the Gulf, but now the 50-foot drop-off leaves no room for safety. Jeff Burgess with the Volunteer Fire Department on the Cape says keeping people out of the homes is now a priority.
"The main danger is actually somebody walking out there. There's no sand underneath supporting some of the slabs, and just somebody's body weight could add an extra 150 to 200 pounds and that could cause the slab to collapse and then collapse on top of the person walking out there."
Even the vulnerable area called the "stump hole" didn't do much to prevent the Gulf waters from spilling over the rocks during the storm, making it impossible for cars to drive through. Sunday afternoon, the rock wall was still a mishap and portions of the road washed away.
In Mexico Beach, people were surprised to find the city canal entrance to the Gulf drained of water and filled with sand.
Charles McKibben says dredging is normal, but a sight like this is not.
"Our dredge is down at Port St. Joe in the intercostals waterway. Once they tow that dredge back up here, we're going to have to start pumping from the Gulf side inward. Normally it's always been from the canal side out."
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The pressure was on Schaumburgs girls basketball team when it started the season in its very competitive Thanksgiving tournament.
The Saxons turned up the pressure at Buffalo Grove on Tuesday night.
Led by sophomore Jada Blackwells 22 points and 13 rebounds, Schaumburg built a 21-13 lead after one quarter and never looked back in a 62-48 triumph in the Mid-Suburban League crossover.
Jada played great, said Saxons senior guard Amanda Kelly, who along with backcourt mate Riley Williams helped deliver the ball inside.
She really stepped up. Buffalo Grove is a great team and Jada helped get us going.
Three-point plays by senior Carly Brossard and Blackwell, followed by a fastbreak layup by Williams got the Saxons going to an 8-0 lead.
A layup by Mary Zawlocki and back-to-back 3-pointers by sophomore guard Julie Jambrone pulled the Bison even at 8 but Schaumburg used a 14-5 run to draw away to a 22-13 lead early in the second quarter.
Junior Madison Laramie hit a key 3-pointer during the run which was capped by a free throw by Blackwell, who was 6-of-9 at the line with 8 baskets.
Jada stepped up in the paint and showed she can be a dominant player in this league, said Schaumburg coach Ashley Berggren, whose team is 3-3. She was huge.
She can be so versatile. Now that she see herself as a dominant player inside, as well as an outside player, her game will elevate to whole new level.
The level of play in Schaumburgs tourney didnt hurt the Saxons effort on Tuesday.
It was really competitive with Glenbrook South, Montini and Wheaton Warrenville South, Kelly said. So now we are really excited for conference play to start (at Hoffman Estates on Friday).
Brossard and Kelly each added 13 points for Schaumburg while Williams and Laramie each chipped in 7.
Buffalo Grove is going to be a good team, Kelly said. They play great defense and play as a team.
BG (2-4) was led by Jambrones 15 points while Alyssa Mills added 10 and Kim Herzog 7.
Youve got to give Schaumburg credit, said Bison coach Steve Kolodziej. They do a nice job. Those girls play hard.
Mills rebound bank shot with 5:15 left in the third quarter got BG to within 37-32 but Schaumburg responded with a layup by Blackwell and 8-foot bank shot by Brossard to pull away again.
Carly (Brossard) sets up in good position to receive passes from Riley and Amanda, Berggren said. And they found her down low.
We have a lot of athletic players who can get to the ball, and we need to utilize their quickness more.
The Bison utilized their outside shooting with 6 3-pointers, including 3 from Jambrone, 2 from Herzog and one from Sara Brawley.
But Kolodziej wants to see a more confident team when the Bison began MSL East play on Friday at Elk Grove.
I really think it comes down to believing in ourselves and believing in what we can do in game situations, Kolodziej said. There are a lot of doubt demons creeping through the girls heads.
They just dont have the confidence they need. Well go back to two days of practice and get ready for a tough opponent in Elk Grove.


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CHICAGO -- Top Illinois politicians say a multimillion-dollar institute bound for Chicago will be the nation's flagship research site for digital manufacturing.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn on Sunday publicly heralded Chicago's selection by the Defense Department as the site of one of two manufacturing institutes.
President Barack Obama is to announce the initiative Tuesday. The Detroit area landed the second institute, which will focus on lightweight metals.
The institutes are being seeded by $70 million each from the Defense Department and millions more from outside sources under a public-private partnership.
Emanuel says the landing the lab "solidifies Chicago's place as the epicenter of the digital manufacturing revolution." Durbin says the initiative's goal is to make factories smarter, faster and more efficient.


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Nearly everywhere you go, you will find or use something designed by a civil engineer. From bridges and highways, to waste-water treatment plants and dams, to airports and other large complexes, the work of civil engineers plays an important role in how we live, work, travel and play.
In this program, you will learn how to plan, design and manage all types of civil engineering systems and processes. You will learn how to apply your engineering skills to develop sound infrastructure, create solutions for water and energy management, protect society from natural disasters, and handle hazards such as toxic wastes, and much more.


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Test trains had been operating along the alignment from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The additional train testing is needed in an effort to test the operation of the trains and the integration of Expo Line service with the Blue Line service in downtown Los Angeles. No date has been set for the opening of the line. LACMTA will select an opening date for the public once all systems and trains are thoroughly tested and operated.
Due to the increased frequency of trains traveling along the entire Expo Line corridor, LACMTA is reminding the public to be alert and stay updated on rail safety tips.
As part of the rail safety awareness program, rail safety ambassadors have been placed at various intersections along the Expo Line during the testing of trains to educate the public about the service and how to safely navigate around the system. The rail safety ambassadors are all retired LACMTA bus and rail operators that are fully trained in safety rules and regulations so they can assist at crossings, observe situations that may occur and report back to staff.
Phase I of the Expo Line is a new $932 million, 8.6-mile light rail line under construction from downtown Los Angeles to Culver City. It will have 12 stations with two stations shared with the Blue Line. The new light rail line will serve USC, Exposition Park, The Mid-City communities, the Crenshaw District and Culver City.
Phase II of the Metro Expo Line, a $1.5 billion 6.6-mile extension from Culver City to Santa Monica, is funded under the Measure R half-cent sale tax initiative approved by the voters in 2008. Phase II will have seven stations serving West Los Angeles/Santa Monica and is expected to be completed in 2015.
Both Phase I and II of the Metro Expo Line are being built by the Expo Construction Authority. Once completed, they are turned over to Metro to operate.


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SCOTTS VALLEY -- Like most districts around the country, school officials in Scotts Valley plan to step up security at the district's four schools following last month's deadly shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Shootings can happen anywhere, Police Chief John Weiss told the board Tuesday, but he pointed out Scotts Valley is "blessed to have great demographics."
A five-mile radius is one of several factors working in the city's favor, allowing law-enforcement officials a typical response time of less than three minutes. Also, law enforcement already has a presence at the high school and Brook Knoll and Vine Hill elementary schools through officers who teach safety-related courses. However, those officers are only there during certain hours, and none will be dedicated full-time until the department is up to full staffing.
In the meantime, Weiss encouraged administrators and staff to continue reviewing their safety policies and practicing emergency drills, and for parents to sign up for Nixle community alerts on the department's website, www.scottsvalleypd.com.
District officials also hope to buy radios to improve emergency communication, and enhance classroom safety with door handles that lock from the inside, a feature they currently lack. Wendy Brannan, who sits on the city's parks and recreation commission, also recommended improved fencing around the schools, saying "we have better fencing around the football field at the high school than at the elementary schools."
Staff is expected to come to the Jan. 22 board meeting with a list of options and prices for new door hardware. But, as always, funding is an issue, with school officials agreeing donations and fundraising will be needed.
In other business, officials are awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown's unveiling of his proposed 2013-14 budget Thursday. Next week, Scotts Valley school officials will attend a meeting in Sacramento for talks related to that budget.
Last month, board members learned the district could get from $900,000 to $1 million this year from Prop. 30, the tax measure voters passed in November, though a more precise number is not expected until the spring.
The state is collecting those funds and setting them aside in a separate account, but they will not be disbursed until June.
Follow Sentinel reporter Kimberly White on Twitter at Twitter.com/kwhite95066


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NWSB Insider and northwest college basketball blogger Steve Lee tells us today that all signs are pointing to Jay Triano becoming the next head coach of Canada's national basketball team. Jay Triano and Steve Nash could very well be returning to head up the next edition of the Canadian Men's Basketball Team. With hopes of returning Team Canada to the Olympics in 2016.
Jay and Silent Steve – Triano and Nash to return to Team Canada
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By now you're well aware that Nintendo has launched its next-generation video game console: the Wii U (from $299.99). You'll likely know about its tablet-like GamePad controller, focus on "asymmetrical" multiplayer gaming and support for older Nintendo Wii titles.
But even big Nintendo fans might not be privy to lesser-known Wii U facts and features. We caught up with Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing, to reveal a half-dozen, little-known goodies surrounding the Wii U.
It's all about Mii
Nintendo's new online network for the Wii U, called Miiverse, features an activity feed that will eventually be accessed through web-enabled devices such as smartphones, explains Moffitt. "This lets users check on the status of their friends' activities in games, even if they are away from the console." The name is a mash-up of Mii Universe.
Second that
Netflix is available on the Wii U. Its GamePad controller enables multiple viewing options, letting users view a movie or TV show streaming from Netflix on the TV while browsing for something to watch next on the GamePad, says Moffitt. Alternatively, a more intimate viewing experience lets users watch Netflix on the Wii U GamePad while the TV is used to watch something else.
Control freak
The GamePad also has a TV button, which allows it to act as a remote control for the TV. You can change channels or turn the volume up and down, without turning on the Wii U console. The GamePad also features NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing for "a variety of interesting new possibilities for games and activities," says Moffitt.
Just face it
New to the Wii U is Video Chat, which connects the living rooms of families and friends, far or near. "The availability of two screens — TV and Wii U GamePad — allows players to share the experience with the whole family." The application is seamlessly integrated into the Wii U with the Wii U GamePad providing camera input. The service is free.
Game on
Nintendo wanted to find a way to bring classic Nintendo franchises together in a virtual theme park and to start demonstrating the gaming magic of the Wii U GamePad. The result is Nintendo Land, which includes attractions such as Donkey Kong's Crash Course, Luigi's Ghost Mansion, Animal Crossing: Sweet Day, The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest and Takamaru's Ninja Castle.
The future is friendly
Many games are in development for the Wii U. Project P-100 (working title), for example, is a new "mass hero" action game from Platinum Games. "Earth is under attack from an invasion of enormous aliens, and the only thing that can protect the planet is a group of unlikely, yet mighty, heroes with special abilities," explains Moffitt. "Unfortunately, the aliens are too powerful for the heroes to fight individually — they must join forces and work together to defeat their common enemy." These uniquely different heroes can morph into powerful weapons to crush the invaders or turn into objects like a giant fist or bridge to interact with and traverse the environments.
Another little-known Wii U game in the works is Game & Wario (working title): Wario and his Diamond City friends are back in action with a collection of games that use only the Wii U GamePad controller. The games will retain the original flair and character of the micro-games from the WarioWare series.
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Six things you didn't know about Nintendo's 'Wii U'
By now you're well aware that Nintendo has launched its next-generation video game console: the Wii U (from $299.99). You'll likely know about its tablet-like GamePad controller, focus on "asymmetrical" multiplayer gaming and support for older Nintendo Wii titles.


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In a vain attempt to upstage our many, many art lists today, the Whitney Museum has released (or leaked? it's unclear) one of their own: the names of the artists who will be featured in its 2012 Biennial, which runs from March 1st to May 27th.
The 51-artist list showed up on on Gallerist NY early this afternoon (followed by a partial confirmation via the Times), and it includes many of the usual suspects, has one artist (Wu Tsang) in common with the New Museum's upcoming triennial and a conspicuous wealth of filmmakers that includes Werner Herzog, Charles Atlas, Kelly Reichardt and Frederick Wiseman. The full list, below:
1. Kai Althoff
2. Thom Andersen
3. Charles Atlas
4. Lutz Bacher
5. Forrest Bess (by Robert Gober)
6. Michael Clark
7. Dennis Cooper and Gisèle Vienne
8. Cameron Crawford
9. Moyra Davey
10. Liz Deschenes
11. Nathaniel Dorsky
12. Nicole Eisenman
13. Kevin Jerome Everson
14. Vincent Fecteau
15. Andrea Fraser
16. LaToya Ruby Frazier
17. Vincent Gallo
18. K8 Hardy
19. Richard Hawkins
20. Werner Herzog
21. Jerome Hiler
22. Matt Hoyt
23. Dawn Kasper
24. Mike Kelley
25. John Kelsey
26. Jutta Koether
27. John Knight
28. George Kuchar
29. Laida Lertxundi
30. Kate Levant
31. Sam Lewitt
32. Joanna Malinowska
33. Andrew Masullo
34. Nick Mauss
35. Richard Maxwell
36. Sarah Michelson
37. Alicia Hall Moran and Jason Moran
38. Laura Poitras
39. Matt Porterfield
40. Luther Price
41. Lucy Raven
42. The Red Krayola
43. Kelly Reichardt
44. Elaine Reichek
45. Michael Robinson
46. Georgia Sagri
47. Michael E. Smith
48. Tom Thayer
49. Wu Tsang
50. Oscar Tuazon
51. Frederick Wiseman


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councilman Anthony Como about becoming the next commissioner of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
Como takes a relatively calm, even lawyerly, approach to such political possibilities. A recent news article explained how Como was promised the position and how the Bloomberg administration has dragged its feet in confirming him to the post. The suggestion was that the mayor promised Como this post in order to solidify his Republican support in Queens.
These appointments take time. Como told me, "As of two weeks ago, everything seemed fine, and they were going ahead with their background checks." Como doesn't seem to think anyone has used him or misled him, nor does he seem to be impatient about the situation.
The problem, however, is that some Republicans have taken that column and spread it around as a way to show how City Hall is once again shortchanging the city GOP. Those Republicans are doing Como no favors by doing that. It makes Como look as though he is behind the frustration, and he is not. As is usually the case in politics today, a person's supporters or surrogates are often more emotionally involved in these things that the appointee himself.
But the frustration that these groups have toward government is not without reason. Even with Republican mayors being elected four times in a row, there are seldom any significant posts filled with party members. Some insiders say that there are simply not enough GOPers qualified for those posts. That is complete nonsense. But Republicans are not enough in number anymore to carry the political weight that might go with getting appointed.
Como was not offered this post because the mayor wanted the endorsement of the Queens Republican Party. The mayor can entice the Queens County GOP with plenty of other things if he wanted to do so. Anthony Como would need to be a much more widely known figure in Queens politics to become the political bone for which the party gets thrown. He is known, but to think that a post for Como is enough to appease the entire Queens GOP just does not seem to jive.
That said, I have followed Como's campaigns and his short tenure in the City Council. He has a strong interest in housing issues, and in that respect, he might be good fit for this post.
City Comptroller's Office Analyzes Unemployment
Comptroller William Thompson's office recently released new information about how unemployment in the city is hitting different demographics of our population. According to the study, "unemployed Hispanic New Yorkers increased by nearly 24,000, and white New Yorkers who are unemployed
increased by more than 25,000 as compared to the first quarter of 2009. However, the number of African-American New Yorkers who were unemployed decreased in a quarter-over-quarter comparison."
The recession has hit our city hard, and even if a few groups are seemingly not hit as hard, they are clearly all feeling the economic pain. The study goes on to explain that almost 130,000 New Yorkers
have been unemployed for more than 27 weeks, or six months, illustrating the long-term damage the recession is having on New Yorkers.
These are only numbers until it hits us personally. But you do not need to be unemployed to see the economic damage. In Ozone Park, you can see some of the tell-tale signs of economic shakiness. 99 Cent stores are popping up where real thriving businesses once stood. You can see check cashing facilities on Jamaica Avenue – another bad sign. Free medical clinics, check cashing businesses, and 99 Cent stores are signs of financial trouble in a neighborhood.
Thompson's study suggests that "we can expect the unemployment rate to continue to rise even as jobs begin to appear because the number of people who are seeking work will rise along with those jobs." True - but people will also retire at some rate as well.
Last year, Thompson's office offered a forecast of how many jobs could be lost in the city due to the recession. The Wall Street crisis hurts the city most. Even though we like to focus on small business growth, the real tax revenue for the city comes from Wall Street. But if what we are seeing in some of our neighborhoods holds true, we know that when jobs return, they need to be good jobs that provide real income, not 99 Cent jobs.
Stanley Kaplan, Test Prep Pioneer - RIP
Stanley Kaplan, the pioneer of test prep died last week at the age of
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How important is finding the right free agents off the waiver wire? Just look at the Fantasy leaders from Week 14.
Nick Foles was a Top 5 quarterback. David Wilson, Montell Owens and Bilal Powell were Top 20 running backs. Brandon Gibson, Jason Avant and Alshon Jeffery were Top 20 receivers. And Clay Harbor, Anthony McCoy, Dennis Pitta, Joel Dreessen, Tony Scheffler and Zach Miller were Top 10 tight ends.
Of that group, Pitta is the most owned player at 50 percent on CBSSports.com. We'll address all those players below and tell you who can make a difference during the Fantasy playoffs and who remains waiver wire fodder.
The No. 1 priority this week is Wilson based on his performance in Week 14 against the Saints along with Ahmad Bradshaw dealing with a knee injury, albeit a minor one. If Bradshaw is out or limited then Wilson would be considered a must-start Fantasy option.
Also, if you're looking for free agent DST options this week, we like the Lions (36 percent ownership) at Arizona, the Vikings (43 percent) at St. Louis and the Rams (45 percent) vs. Minnesota.
Editor's note: Must add is for players worth adding in all leagues. Maybe add is for players worth adding in 14-team leagues or larger. Desperation add is for players worth adding only if you're, well, desperate. The ownership percentage listed is how many leagues that player was owned in the previous week for CBSSports.com.
Must add: Colin Kaepernick,
49ers (72 percent)
Maybe add: Russell Wilson, Seahawks (60 percent)
Desperation add: Chad Henne, Jaguars (26 percent), Nick Foles, Eagles (18 percent), Kirk Cousins, Redskins (1 percent)
The breakdown: At this point in the Fantasy playoffs, most owners have their quarterback situation settled in standard leagues, but owners in two-quarterback formats or someone who is without Robert Griffin III (knee) could still be playing the waiver wire. We still value Kaepernick as the best available option after he had 18 Fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 14. He now has at least 18 Fantasy points in three of his four starts with a favorable matchup at New England in Week 15. ... Wilson only had 10 Fantasy points in Week 14 against the Cardinals despite the Seahawks surpassing the half-century mark. We expect Wilson to be better in Week 15 against the Bills in Toronto, but Buffalo has held each of the past four quarterbacks it has faced to 16 Fantasy points or less in each outing. Still, Wilson had 53 Fantasy points in his past two road games at Miami and Chicago and should play well. ... Foles was amazing in Week 14 at Tampa Bay with 381 passing yards and two touchdowns and 27 rushing yards and a touchdown, but his matchup against the Bengals will be tough. Cincinnati has held each of the past five quarterbacks it has faced to 14 Fantasy points or less, including Eli Manning, Carson Palmer, Philip Rivers and Tony Romo. ... Cousins would start for the Redskins if Griffin is out. There's plenty of potential for Cousins at Cleveland in Week 15, but he would be too risky to trust since the Browns have held five of the past six quarterbacks they have faced to 17 Fantasy points or less.
Running Backs
Must add: David Wilson, Giants
(43 percent), Montell Owens, Jaguars
(19 percent), Bilal Powell, Jets (27
Maybe add: Alex Green, Packers (62 percent), Joique Bell, Lions (59 percent), Robert Turbin, Seahawks (18 percent), DuJuan Harris, Packers (0 percent)
Desperation add: LaMichael James, 49ers (4 percent), Lamar Miller, Dolphins (4 percent)
The breakdown: Bradshaw battled a knee problem in Week 14 against the Saints, which allowed Wilson to finally show off his immense talent. He had 13 carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns and also added 227 yards on four kickoffs, setting an NFL record for all-purpose yards in a game. Bradshaw is expected to be fine in Week 15 at Atlanta, but Wilson should be owned in all formats in case Bradshaw, who has a lengthy injury history, gets hurt again. ... Owens was a pleasant surprise in Week 14 against the Jets with 14 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 11 yards. The Jaguars had only scored three rushing touchdowns on the season prior to that outing, but Owens scored on a 32-yard run. As long as Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) and Rashad Jennings (concussion) remain out you can count on Owens to get the majority of carries. He faces the Dolphins in Week 15, and Miami has allowed three rushing touchdowns in the past two games against New England and San Francisco. ... Powell remains the No. 2 running back for the Jets behind Shonn Greene, but he continues to be productive. He now has four touchdowns in his past four games after scoring in Week 14 at Jacksonville with three games with double digits in Fantasy points over that span. He faces the Titans in Week 15, and Tennessee has allowed 13 touchdowns to opposing running backs, including three in the past three weeks. In deeper leagues you can start Powell as a flex option. ... Green appears to be the featured back for the Packers with James Starks (knee) and Cedric Benson (foot) out, but he is going to share touches with Harris, Ryan Grant and John Kuhn. Green and Harris are the only ones worth mentioning because Green had 13 carries for 69 yards in Week 14 against the Lions, and Harris had seven carries for 39 yards and a touchdown. We'd recommend adding Green first just based on workload, but neither running back is going to help you much in the Fantasy playoffs. ... Bell, however, could be a flex option in deeper leagues. He had 12 carries for 49 yards and five catches for 47 yards at Green Bay and now has at least eight Fantasy points in his past three games and four of his past six. With Detroit hurting at receiver, Bell has eight receptions in his past two games, so owners in PPR leagues should take notice. ... Turbin is only listed here as the handcuff option for Marshawn Lynch. He showed in the blowout victory against the Cardinals that he could be a capable starting option if Lynch goes down after he had 20 carries for 108 yards. He will never see that workload again as long as Lynch is healthy, but please add Turbin now if you own Lynch to be safe. ... James and Miller should only be owned in dynasty leagues, but they might see more action going forward, especially James, so keep an eye on both to see how they do.
Wide Receivers
Must add: Kenny Britt, Titans
(76 percent), Darrius Heyward-Bey,
Raiders (60 percent)
Maybe add: Chris Givens, Rams (53 percent), Andrew Hawkins, Bengals (29 percent), Brandon Gibson, Rams (21 percent), Alshon Jeffery, Bears (14 percent), Rod Streater, Raiders (2 percent)
Desperation add: Domenik Hixon, Giants (9 percent), Jason Avant, Eagles (2 percent), Joseph Morgan, Saints (0 percent)
The breakdown: Britt showed he's back to being an elite-level receiver with his performance in Week 14 at the Colts. He had eight catches for 143 yards on nine targets. He does have a tough matchup in Week 15 against the Jets and Antonio Cromartie, but Britt should be considered at least a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in that matchup and might start for you in Week 16 at the Packers. He has 32 Fantasy points in his past three games. ... Heyward-Bey had five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 vs. Denver and has 12 targets in his past two games. He faces the Chiefs in Week 15 and scored against Kansas City in Week 8. He now has at least seven Fantasy points in his past three meetings against the Chiefs and Kansas City has allowed 17 touchdowns to opposing receivers this year. Look for Streater to also play well. He can be considered a No. 3 receiver in deeper leagues. He has 25 Fantasy points in his past two games with seven catches for 196 yards and a touchdown over that span on 11 targets. ... I'm not giving up on Givens, who had his first game with fewer than eight Fantasy points with Danny Amendola (foot) out in Week 14 at the Bills with three catches for 25 yards. He was outplayed by Gibson, who had six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Givens still had more targets (10) than Gibson (nine), and if Amendola is out in Week 15 against Minnesota we would still consider Givens a No. 3 Fantasy receiver. ... Jeffery scored in his return to action in Week 14 at Minnesota with three catches for 57 yards on six targets after sitting out the previous two games with a knee injury. The Bears need someone to help take pressure off Brandon Marshall, and Jeffery now has three touchdowns in seven games. ... Hawkins scored in Week 14 against Dallas with six catches for 44 yards on eight targets. He now has 16 targets in two games since Mohamed Sanu (foot) went down, and he has a tremendous matchup in Week 15 at Philadelphia. The Eagles have now allowed nine touchdowns to opposing receivers in their past five games.
Tight Ends
Must add: Martellus Bennett,
Giants (77 percent), Dennis Pitta,
Ravens (50 percent)
Maybe add: Dallas Clark, Buccaneers (38 percent), Tony Scheffler, Lions (3 percent)
Desperation add: Zach Miller, Seahawks (2 percent), Anthony McCoy, Seahawks (0 percent), Clay Harbor, Eagles (0 percent)
The breakdown: Pitta and Bennett might be difference makers for Fantasy owners this week, especially with the continued struggles of Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis, among others. Both scored in Week 14, with Bennett getting five catches for 32 yards and a touchdown against the Saints, and Pitta had five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown at Washington. Both have favorable matchups again in Week 15 as Pitta plays host to the Broncos, while Bennett plays at Atlanta. ... Clark struggled in Week 14 against the Eagles with only one catch for 19 yards, but he should rebound against the Saints, who have allowed five touchdowns to opposing tight ends in the past five games. ... Scheffler could be asked to produce more with Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) banged up, and we like what Scheffler has done with Ryan Broyles (knee) and Titus Young (knee) going down with at least five Fantasy points in his past three games. He faces a Cardinals defense in Week 15 that just allowed McCoy and Miller to combine for five catches for 134 yards and a touchdown in Week 14.
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