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Our 3 year old male Cavalier was diagnosed with SM this past August at Auburn University. He had surgery in early October at Auburn to relieve the pressure on his brain. We just wanted to share our good news with other owners who have done through this tramatic experience. He is doing great. He is on daily medication and will be for the rest of his life. We cannot get over how much younger he is acting. He loves to play with his toys again and has lots of energy. He is not sensitive around his neck and the slight limping that he had prior to surgery has almost gone away. I would encourage anyone who has a pet with this condition that lives in the Southeast to look into Auburn. He received wonderful care and we are grateful that we went ahead with this surgery. We have our beloved Maxwell back.


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Shots Fired At Rick Ross's Rolls-Royce!? (Ross Was In The Car)
"Fort Lauderdale Police have gathered dozens of bullet casings from Las Olas Boulevard after someone opened fire on a vehicle. According to witnesses, Rapper Rick Ross was inside that vehicle. Several gunshots were heard in the area of 1410 E Las Olas Blvd., around 5 a.m. According to locals, they said Rapper Rick Ross was in the Floridian Restaurant celebrating his Birthday and as he left in his Rolls Royce, someone opened fire. Police have not confirmed this information. The bullets missed the Rolls Royce but the vehicle slammed into the restaurant. Luckily, police said no one was injured by the gunfire. Several businesses in the area were hit by bullets. The vehicle has since been towed from the scene. Police continue to investigate" - 7 News
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1. We are women of a firm faith in Jesus Christ and believe that it is His right to rule in the affairs of men.
2. We believe that the foundations of true liberty are found in Jesus Christ and His gospel. We also believe that our founding fathers were fully aware of this connection when they laid the foundations of our liberty.
3. We must understand the nature of the conflict and the issues that threaten our liberties.
4. We believe that if we are to succeed in this battle we must be faithful and fearless by putting on the whole armor of God. By doing this we will be strengthened and empowered.
5. We know that if we will hold fast to these governing principles and continue in diligence and in faith that God will give us victory.


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So, is anyone going this year? I will certainly be there on the 21st and possibly the 22nd. Seems like a good place for the xkcd types. Alternately it's about time for a general Bay Area meetup.
EDIT: So I'm changing this to a general meetup in the Bay Area (probably SF). I'm aiming to schedule this in mid or late August as I know a few forumites may be in the area then.
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There are multiple factors that can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle habits such as dietary choices and physical activity are some of the most changeable factors. General diet recommendations for diabetes prevention include managing caloric intake, increasing fiber intake, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and balancing carbohydrate intake. While all fruits and vegetables have nutrients that are important for overall health, some have unique properties that may be better for diabetes prevention than others.
Researchers from the United Kingdom reviewed several past studies to better understand the role of different vegetables and fruits in diabetes prevention. The study, published in British Medical Journal, found that leafy green vegetables may provide the greatest prevention benefit.
About the Study
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of six previous cohort studies that evaluated intake of fruits and/or vegetables and incidence of type 2 diabetes. There was a total of 223,512 participants in the trials. Three of the studies included separate information on fruits and vegetables, and four studies looked separately at leafy green vegetable intake. The study totals found that:
- Higher intake of leafy greens was associated with lower risk for type 2 diabetes.
- Higher intake of combinations of vegetables and fruits showed no decrease in risk for diabetes.
How Does This Affect You?
A systematic review increases the reliability of the results because it pulls in large amounts of data. The more participants in a study, the more reliable the results. However, the review can only be as reliable as the individual studies that are involved in the review. In this case, the studies were all observation studies, in which researchers do not control factors that may influence the outcome. The researchers simply observe what happens. These results show what relationship may exist between two factors but cannot establish cause and effect.
Leafy greens like arugula, broccoli, kale, and spinach have a double health punch. They carry the nutrients and vitamins associated with vegetables but also have good amounts of fiber. And now they have been associated with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. Leafy greens can be eaten in salads or served as a side dish. If you are not a big fans of greens, try sneaking them into a favorite sandwich. Remember that a variety of fruits and vegetables will help your overall health and keep your diet delicious.
- Reviewer: Brian P. Randall, MD
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NEW YORK - Starbucks Corp. is donating a portion of its proceeds on World AIDS Day to help fight the disease.
The company announced Thursday it would give five cents to the Global Fund of the RED foundation for each hand-crafted drink it sells on Saturday in the United States and Canada. The coffee shop is also partnering with iTunes, offering a digital $30 gift card that is divided into two $15 certificates to iTunes and Starbucks. Five percent of the proceeds to those gift cards, sold online, will also be donated to RED.
RED was founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver and links with brands to help raise money to fight AIDS. It benefits the Global Fund, which uses the money for HIV/AIDS programs in Africa.


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Additionally, Davis points out that because of rampant drug use, Internet pornography, increasing divorce statistics, and poor inner city schools, children are more in need of prayer than ever before. He teaches that parents should give their children as much good training and education as possible, so that when they discover their spiritual gifts they will be prepared to maximize their careers and their Christian service. He also says that it is never too soon to start praying that a child will grow up to find a righteous mate for life.
Davis loves to share anecdotes to illustrate his points. One true story is about when his 13-year-old son was lost during a family mountain climbing trip in Colorado. The terror of those hours until he was located again reminded Davis of the equal danger young people are in when they are abandoned to a world filled with emotional, mental, and psychological cliffs and pitfalls.
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Liam Neeson has signed up for 'The Nut Job'.
The 60-year-old star will lend his voice to the role of a villainous raccoon in the animated feature alongside a star-studded cast including Katherine Heigl, Sarah Gadon, Brendan Fraser and Jeff Dunham.
Director Peter Lepeniotis said: "Having the distinguished Liam Neeson lend his talents as the raccoon villain is the perfect finishing touch. His contribution fulfills that dramatic need in our comedy adventure. It's an honour working with him."
The movie will tell the story of a bad tempered squirrel called Surly – who will be voiced by Will Arnett – who is banished from his park and has to make his way in the big city, where he plans to rob a nut store with his friends to keep them alive as winter approaches.
Graham Moloy and Thom Chapman will produce the motion picture – which is based on a 2005 comedy short film called 'Surly Squirrel' - and Daniel Woo, Hong Kim, Mike Karz and Tom Yoon are to executive produce.
'The Nut Job' is currently in production with plans for a 2013 release.
Liam is due to star in drama movie 'The Third Person' alongside Mila Kunis, James Franco and Olivia Wilde, and he is also lending his voice to animated film 'Khumba', in which he will play Phango the Leopard.


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Peter Sena - What Makes an Infographic Cool?
Guest Post by Peter Sena
Infographics, another problem solved through design
As a designer, everything I see is a form of an infographic. Whether the packaging on the shelves of a grocery store, to the interface in my car, down to the websites I visit each day, being able to visualize and experience information easily is a critical part of design. Infographics were born for that very same purpose, to take the complex and simplify it or capture it in a way where the viewer can easily draw conclusions from the information. If you've been anywhere on the web you've likely seen a slew of infographics plastered all over Pinterest or your favorite websites and blogs.
Cool Infographics does a fantastic job at capturing some of the best and most interesting infographics so rather than talk about a problem that is already solved, I figure I'll walk you through a few of my recent favorite examples of data visualizations that help tell a story, evoke an emotion or speed up ones access to research.
Infographics that make us remember
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of sharing information and the thing that legends are made of. Making one remember their past is a sure-fire way to truly capture the attention of your viewer. Foursquare's recent partnership with Samsung to launch their Time Machine is a great example of how data can be visualized in a way to make us remember not just where we are, but we're we've been. Tapping into viewers' memories is a key way to trigger emotion to your viewer. Their time machine let's you login with your foursquare account and you can take a trip down memory lane to see all the places you've checked into and explore that data in a very intuitive, interactive fashion. (https://foursquare.com/timemachine)
Infographics as a research tool
With so much data at our fingertips one Google search away, being able to drill down to find the information we're are after is a critical need. Google's Consumer Barometer and Real-Time Insight Finder let you browse their databases in a very visual way and look into how consumers are using the Internet, searching for and buying products, and what ways they are connecting to the internet.
Google's Real-Time Insight Finder:www.google.com/think/tools/real-time-insights.html
Google's Consumer Barometer:www.consumerbarometer.com
Our Facebook vs Twitter infographic, received almost 13 million page views since we posted it, with reshares, likes, tweets and pins all over the internet but aside from asking us to update it with new data, the biggest request from users was the ability to see it interactive and give the ability to segment and view the data in different ways. I feel Google is doing a fantastic job at making information fun and intuitive to access and doing it with the perfect blend of form and function.
Infographics that show you how it works.
I absolutely love these infographics because they take complex devices and break them down in a beautiful designed, easy to understand way in the form of a cross-section view while incorporating aspects of the popular flat-design visual style.
Why they work so well?
We're visual beings with almost 50% of our brains being used for processing visuals. People's attention spans are decreasing by the day due to the sheer amount of information that they are presented with. Give someone the ability to quickly scan something and you are much more likely not to lose their attention. The good folks at NEOMAM.com put together this great infographic on thirteen reasons why our brains crave infographics, which takes a much deeper dive into the science behind them.
What infographics and data visualizations are inspiring to you these days? Shoot me a tweet and lemme know.
Pete Sena is the founder of Digital Surgeons, a digital-first creative agency that specializes in combining design and technology to connect brands and consumers.
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Production has begun in Studio City, California on "Romantically Challenged," an ensemble comedy about four friends trying to find love and happiness, coming to ABC this season.
In "Romantically Challenged," Alyssa Milano stars as Rebecca, a very recently divorced mom of two who hasn't gone on a date since President Clinton was in office. Rebecca's best friend since childhood, Perry, is a romance-aholic who falls in love with women 20 minutes after meeting them. Perry lives with his BFF Shawn, a struggling writer who has depended on Perry for financial stability since the turn of the century. Rounding out the group is Rebecca's younger sister Lisa, a sweet kindergarten teacher who tries to hurt every man before he can hurt her.
The series stars Alyssa Milano as Rebecca, Kyle Bornheimer as Perry, Josh Lawson as Shawn and Kelly Stables as Lisa.
"Romantically Challenged" is executive produced by Ricky Blitt. James Burrows is executive producer and director. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.


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Rob Cox, April 3, 2012
Wrinkles in a vinyl liner pool
Wrinkles in your vinyl liner. Not pretty to look at, and also causes some vinyl liner performance issues. Wrinkles in a vinyl lined pool can create some problems such as:
* Traps dirt up against the folds
* Risk of holes from cleaners snagging a fold
* Weakens the area that is folded
Here's some of the causes of wrinkles in your liner, and what you can do about it.
Pool liner wrinkles caused by chemicals:
If you keep your pool chlorine level consistently high, or your pool pH level consistenly low - you could develop puckering in your pool liner. It can be a localized problem, due to chlorine coming in direct contact with the liner, or it can be widespread. Often this is accompanied by a lightening or bleaching of the vinyl. These are not good signs, and I can offer no solution, other than reducing your daily chlorine levels, and using caution while shocking the pool. Unfortunately, this type of liner wrinkle cannot be reversed, or easily removed. High chlorine and low pH can be very corrosive, and it literally sucks the plasticizer from the vinyl, causing the liner to contract and pucker.
Pool liner wrinkles caused by underground water:
An unfortunate situation, caused by a rising water table, with no topographical escape for the water pressure beneath the pool. Hydrostatic pressure can be so great in rare situations, that it can lift a concrete pool out of the ground - and it can much more easily push up a vinyl liner. It will appear as a bump under the liner, like a giant air bubble. When the water table recedes, the liner will come back down to meet the floor / wall, without wrinkles - if you're lucky. In many cases, however, the liner wrinkles as the water table drops and the liner comes back into place.
To fix this situation, look toward managing the run-off in the area surrounding the pool. Gutter run-off from the house is always suspect, so look to redirecting the water coming from the downspouts - away from the pool. In some cases, the necessary alterations to the landscape and topography surrounding your pool can be severe to correct the situation. Usually, however, some minor corrections can be made to keep ground water from coming to rest up against the pool.
Pool wrinkles in a pool liner, caused by "slippage":
Slippage is my own made-up word, and it occurs on aboveground pools with overlap liners. If you don't have enough coping clips to secure the liner (securely) to the top of the pool wall, it can slip down the wall. First creating wall wrinkles, which work their way to the floor eventually.
Pool wrinkles caused by underground erosion:
Not a common cause, but in pools with a soft floor and active underground water, the floor can become distorted, as the base of the pool slips away under the weight of the pool. In some cases, a high water table leads to a liquifaction of the subsoil beneath the pool, producing all sorts of strange designs on the pool liners. Wrinkles in this case are accompanied by low depressed areas. Hard to keep clean, and not too handsome of a pool floor.
Pool wrinkles caused by water loss in the pool:
When the water gets below 6" above the floor of a pool, the liner begins to relax, away from the walls. If your pool loses more water, to the floor - the entire liner will relax and wrinkles will set in. The water loss can be accidental, in the case of a leak - or it can be drained intentionally, to correct poor water conditions. In either case, when the water gets too low in a vinyl liner pool, some care is needed to re-set the liner to prevent wrinkles. When liners are especially old and brittle, resetting can cause the liner to snap or break. Avoid draining vinyl liner pools, especially when the vinyl is showing some age, to prevent the sometimes unavoidable wrinkles or damage to the pool liner.
Pool liner wrinkles when installing a new liner:
This is the most common type of wrinkle in a pool liner. One cause is that the liner ordered is deeper than the pool, or too much additional sand was added while prepping the floor of the pool. A primary cause is poor measurement, especially of the hopper bottom, on inground vinyl liner pools. When installing inground liners, and in some cases aboveground pool liners, using a vacuum or shop vac is necessary to "set" the liner, or suck it tight against the walls and floor, before filling with water. When this step is missed or mishandled, pool liner wrinkles can result.
Overlap pool liners, and in fact all pool liners, should be just slightly above the floor before filling. The best fit of a new pool liner comes from having the liner stretch into place. Not too much of a stretch, or you risk stress and strain on the pool walls and on the liner. Before filling a pool with a new vinyl liner, you should position the liner so that it is off the floor by just an inch or two.
On oval or rectangular pools, having a "twisted" liner can also result in wrinkles while installing a new liner. Make sure to line up corners or the apex of a radius before filling. If you have diagonal wrinkles on the walls, you need to shift the liner in the opposite direction.
How to avoid wrinkles when installing a new liner:
After a new pool liner is installed over the wall (overlap liners), or snapped into the track (beaded liners), you should work out any floor wrinkles by "banging" them towards the side of the pool. Use a pool brush or push broom, or your hands to slowly work the wrinkles to the edge of the pool. Do this from up above, on the pool deck, or standing on the outside of the pool.
If you are using a vacuum to set the liner, the trick is to hang over the edge of the pool, shown right, and grab up the liner in both hands, giving it firm pulls toward the wall. Work your way around the pool, pulling any floor wrinkles toward the side.You may need to turn the vac off and on, while you work out the wrinkles in the liner, pulling them towards the side. It's best to do this work from outside of the pool, not inside the pool.
How to remove pool liner wrinkles:
If the pool is already full, try first with your feet. Wearing some soft rubber sole shoes can be helpful, but be careful not to kick the liner too hard. The idea is to spread out the wrinkle, into the surrounding area, or toward the wall, where the slack can be picked up in the area between the wall and the floor.
A homemade tool that I have found helpful is a 2" pvc coupling on the end of a 4' piece of 2" pipe. With this "pusher" tool, or something similar (soft, no sharp edges), you can work out the wrinkles. If the floor is sand, the tool can also be used to push wrinkles down into the floor. Then work the surrounding area to slope toward the slightly depressed area where the wrinkle once was.
Lowering the water level down to just above the floor, removing much of the water weight, can be helpful - it makes the wrinkles easier to move. But again, try not to go too low, or you may risk more wrinkles appearing in your pool liner.
Wrinkles are always easier to remove when the water is warm, and when they haven't been in place for too long. If the wrinkles have set-in for many months, especially under winter water temps, they may be nearly impossible to remove. Not all wrinkles can be removed, sorry to say. Maybe you can live with them for a season or two - if not, you may need to replace the liner.
Most pool liner wrinkles can be successfully removed, but it takes patience and some hard, tiring work. If only I could do the same with these facial wrinkles - pull them out and tuck them behind the ear! Similar concept, I guess.


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It is the policy of the RRT that response actions on non-Federal lands should be monitored or implemented by the most immediate level of government with authority and capability to conduct such activities. The first level of response will generally be the responsible party (RP), followed by local government agencies, followed by State agencies when local capabilities are exceeded. When incident response is beyond the capability of the State response, US EPA or USCG is authorized to take response measures deemed necessary to protect the public health or welfare or the environment from discharges of oil or releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The need for Federal response is based on evaluation by the Federal OSC.
The US EPA Region 5 RCP/ACP has been developed in accordance with the NCP and takes into consideration relevant USCG area contingency plans. The Ninth Coast Guard District is covered by five area contingency plans, which cover portions of Region 5. Each plan covers the coastal zone of the corresponding sector or Marine Safety Unit. Each USCG area contingency plan is developed by an area committee chaired by the respective Coast Guard Captain-of-the-Port.
USCG has five ACPs that cover, in part, how to respond to an oil or hazardous substance spill in the coastal zone of the Great Lakes and their connecting channels. This includes the identification, prioritization and cleanup strategies for sensitive areas; and identification of contractors and equipment. While US EPA has chosen to combine its Area Contingency Plan for Region 5 into the existing Regional Contingency Plan to produce this joint document, the USCG's five area contingency plans are separate documents, which are compatible with and may be used in conjunction with this ICP for spills that impact both the inland and coastal zones. The ACP referred to in this Plan is the US EPA Inland Plan unless otherwise stated. This plan applies to the Region 5 RRT (RRT5) member agencies (see Appendix I).
The RCP/ACP, when implemented in conjunction with other provisions of the NCP, shall be adequate to remove a worst case discharge and to mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge.
The RCP portion of this plan covers response for all of Region 5, but the ACP portion of this plan only covers the inland portion. When reading the plan, if the jurisdiction falls in the coastal zone, the spill will fall under the responsibility of the Coast Guard and will only be subject to the RCP components of this plan. If a jurisdiction is in the inland zone, both ACP and RCP components of this plan apply.
Certain groups of counties have been designated as sub areas of the RCP/ACP and will be appended to the plan. They are chosen based on specific criteria for threat:
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Albert Pujols seemed confident he'll be back this season.
Pujols, who is now out of the walking boot that was protecting the partial tear of the plantar fascia in his left foot, isn't cleared to run yet. Still, losing the boot was a step in the direction of the $240 million man returning to the lineup.
Not that it matters anymore for the woeful Angels.
"I think it all depends. It's a process. Maybe the next couple of days here or next week,'' Pujols said Friday when asked when he could start running. "(I'm) taking it day by day. I don't want to go back where I was because I'm rushing. I need to listen to the doctor."
Pujols didn't want to entertain questions that involved the name Jack Clark. Recently, the former big leaguer accused Pujols of using performance-enhancing drugs on WGNU, a radio station in St. Louis. Pujols issued a statement in which he threatened to sue Clark and the radio station. Clark was fired from his radio gig.
"I don't want to talk about that. If you read my statement, I hope you respect and appreciate that," Pujols said.
After a couple of further questions about whether he still intended to sue, Pujols said: "You want to talk baseball? It's disrespectful to bring that distraction here."
Bourjos back
Outfielder Peter Bourjos (right wrist fracture) was activated from the disabled list before Friday's game. He has no apparent restrictions and batted ninth against the Astros. He said he still deals with pain and some days are better than others.
Bourjous has missed 77 games with wrist and hamstring injuries. It's been that kind of year for him and the Angels.
"I just want to get through the season and take care of it in the offseason," Bourjos said. "It's been a frustrating two years."
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Former Angel Vladimir Guerrero was hanging out on the field before the game, giving the Angels a few pointers. … Mark Trumbo had the night off, but he did play catch for Miss California on the ceremonial first pitch.


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Iced Coffees........................
Mocha Nut Fudge K-Cup
Mocha Coconut K-Cup
Mudslide K-Cup
I have some coffee I picked up to try Pioneer Woman's recipe but just haven't done it yet. I'm enjoying my K-cups too much right now,but will definately try it soon and report back to everyone.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
My newest obsession....
Iced Coffees........................
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First Round
1 Indianapolis Colts (Bo's Pelini) - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2 St. Louis Rams (Starbucks Fan) - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
3 Minnesota Vikings (Marco Polo) - Matt Kalil, OT, Southern California
4 Cleveland Browns (DaKCManAP) - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sfheic) - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
6 Washington Redskins (Archie Bunker) - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
7 Jacksonville Jaguars (Direckshun) - Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina
8 Miami Dolphins (BossChief) - Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE, Alabama
9 Carolina Panthers (Dj's left nut) - Quinton Couples, DE, North Carolina
10 Buffalo Bills (htismaqe) - Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
11 Kansas City Chiefs (Pestilence) - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
12 Seattle Seahawks (SNR) - Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
13 Arizona Cardinals (DeezNutz) - David DeCastro, G, Stanford
14 Dallas Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) - Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
15 Philadelphia Eagles (doomy3) - Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
16 New York Jets (Lono) - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
17 Cincinnati Bengals (f/OAK) (Sfheic) - Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
18 San Diego Chargers (doomy3) - Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
19 Chicago Bears (DaKCManAP) - Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
20 Tennessee Titans (Marco Polo) - Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia
21 Cincinnati Bengals (Sfheic) - Mark Barron, S, Alabama
22 Cleveland Browns (f/ATL) (DaKCManAP) - Nick Perry, DE/OLB, Southern California
23 Detroit Lions (Dj's left nut) - Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
24 Pittsburgh Steelers (Archie Bunker) - Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama
25 Denver Broncos (DeezNutz) - Devon Still, DT, Penn State
26 Houston Texans (Lono) - Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
27 New England Patriots (f/NO) (ChiefsCountry) - Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
28 Green Bay Packers (SNR) - Michael Brockers, DE, LSU
29 Baltimore Ravens (Bo's Pelini) - Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
30 San Francisco 49ers (Pestilence) - Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
31 New England Patriots (ChiefsCountry) - Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
32 New York Giants (htismaqe) - James Brown, OL, Troy
Second Round
33. Rams (Starbucks Fan) - Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
34. Colts (Bo's Pelini) - Reuben Randle, WR, LSU
35. Vikings (Marco Polo) - Josh Robinson, CB, Central Florida
36. Buccaneers (Sfheic) - Stephen Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
37. Browns (DaKCManAP) - Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
38. Jaguars (Direckshun) - Orson Charles, TE, Georgia
39. Redskins (Archie Bunker) - Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
40. Panthers (DJs Left Nut) - Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
41. Dolphins (BossChief) - Nick Foles, QB, Arizona
42. Bills (htismaqe) - Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
43. Seahawks (SNR) - Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
44. Chiefs (Pestilence) - Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State
45. Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) - Alameda Ta'amu, NT, Washington
46. Eagles (doomy3) - Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
47. Jets (Lono) - Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame
48. Patriots (ChiefsCountry) - Vinny Curry, OLB/DE, Marshall
49. Chargers (doomy3) - Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
50. Bears (DaKCManAP) - Dwayne Allan, TE, Clemson
51. Eagles (doomy3) - Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State
52. Titans (Marco Polo) - Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
53. Bengals (Sfeihc) - Lamar Miller, RB, Miami (Fl.)
54. Lions (djs left nut) - Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
55. Falcons (BossChief) - David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
56. Steelers (Archie Bunker) - Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State
57. Broncos (Deez Nutz) - Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
58. Texans (Lono) - Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama
59. Saints (Direckshun) - Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
60. Packers (SNR) - Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska
61. Ravens (Bos Pelini) - Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State
62. 49ers (Pestilence) - Jayron Hosley, CB/PR, Virginia Tech
63. Patriots (ChiefsCountry) Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina
64. Giants (htismaqe) Ronnell Lewis, DE, Oklahoma
Third Round
65. Colts (Bos Pelini) Chris Polk, RB, Washington
66. Rams (Starbucks Fan) Ryan Miller, G, Colorado
67. Vikings (Marco Polo) Brandon Brooks, G, Miami (Ohio)
68. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State
69. Buccaneers (Stefic) Bobbie Massie, OT, Mississippi
70. Redskins (Archie Bunker) Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami (Fl)
71. Jaguars (Direckshun) Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa
72. Dolphins (Boss Chief) Nicholas Jean-Baptiste, DT/NT, Baylor
73. Bears (DaKCMan AP) Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
74. Bills (htismaqe) Brian Quick, WR, Appalachain State
75. Chiefs (Pestilence) Philip Blake, OC, Baylor
76. Seahawks (SNR) - Ladarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette
77. Eagles (doomy3) - Vontaze Burfict, ILB, Arizona State
78. Chargers (doomy3) - Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut
79. Bears (DaKCMan AP) - Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
80. Cardinals (Deez Nutz) - Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California
81. Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
82. Titans (Marco Polo) Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
83. Bengals (Sfeihc) Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
84. Falcons (BossChief) Jack Baquette, DE Arkansas
85. Lions (DJs left nut) Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
86. Steelers (Archie Bunker) LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
87. Broncos (Deez Nutz) Brandon Taylor, S, LSU
88. Texans (Lono) Jamell Flemming, CB, Oklahoma
89. Saints (Direckshun) Sean Spence, LB, Miami (Fl)
90. Packers (SNR) Bruce Irvin, OLB, West Virginia
91. Ravens (Bos Pelini) Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
92. 49ers (Pestilence) Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
93. Patriots (ChiefsCountry) Ben Jones, C, Georgia
94. Giants (htismaqe) Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
Fourth Round
95. Rams (Starbucks Fan) Derek Wolfe, DE/DT, Cincinnati
96. Colts (Bo's Pelini) Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri
97. Vikings (Marco Polo) Marvin Jones, WR, California
98. Eagles (doomy3) Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State
99. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Brandon Washington, G, Miami
100. Jaguars (Direckshun) Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma State
101. Redskins (Archie Bunker) George Iloka, S, Boise State
102. Dolphins (Boss Chief) Andrew Darko, OT, Florida State
103. Panthers (DJ's Left Nut) Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn
104. Bills (htismaqe) Nate Potter, OT, Boise State
105. Seahawks (SNR) Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
106. Chiefs (Pestlience) Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB/DE, Troy
107. Jets (lono) Cam Johnson, LB, Virginia
108. Redskins (Archie Bunker) Matt McCants, OT, UAB
109. Chargers (doomy3) Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest
110. Bears (DaKCMan AP) Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana
111. Cardinals (Deez Nutz) Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
112. Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) Tank Carder, LB, TCU
113. Eagles (doomy3) Mychal Kendricks, LB, California
114. Titans (Marco Polo) Frank Alexander, DE, Oklahoma
115. Bengals (Sfeihc) Mike Martin, DT, Michigan.
116. Lions (DJ's Left Nut) Nigel Bradham, ILB, Florida State.
117. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Vick Ballard, RB, Mississippi State.
118. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
119. Broncos (Deez Nutz) Emmanuel Acho, OLB, Texas
120. Texans (lono) Tony Bergstrom, G, Utah
121. Saints (Direckshun) Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina
122. Packers (SNR) Quentin Saulsberry, C, Mississippi State
123. Bills (htismaqe/Nightfyre) Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
124. 49ers (Pestlience) Lucas Nix, OG, Pittsburgh
125. Patriots (ChiefsCountry) Aaron Henry, S, Wisconsin
126. Giants (Nightfyre) DeQuan Menzie, DB, Alabama
Fifth Round
127. Colts (Bo's Pelini) Billy Wynn, DE/DT, Boise State
128. Broncos (Deez Nutz) Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M
129. Vikings (Marco Polo) AJ Jenkins, WR, Illinois
130. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Josh Kaddu, OLB, Oregon
131. Buccaneers (stefhic) Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
132. Redskins (Archie Bunker) Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State
133. Jaguars (Direckshun) Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma
134. Panthers (DJ's Left Nut) Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas
135. Bills (Nightfyre) Audie Cole, LB, North Carolina State
136. Dolphins (Boss Chief) T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International
137. Chiefs (Pestlience) Trenton Robinson, S, Michigan State
138. Bills (Nightfyre) David Molk, C, Michigan
139. Raiders (Starbuck's Fan) Ryan Steed, CB, Furman
140. Chargers (doomy3) Kyle Wilber, OLB, Wake Forest
141. Bears (DaKCMan AP) Tauren Poole, RB, Tennessee
142. Cardinals (Deez Nutz) William Vlachos, C, Alabama
143. Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas
144. Eagles (doomy3) Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State
145. Jets (lono) Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin
146. Titans (Marco Polo) Garth Gerhart, C, Arizona State
147. Bengals (Sfeihc) Senio Kelemete, G, Washington
148. Falcons (Boss Chief) Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa
149. Lions (DJ's Left Nut) Adam Gettis, C, Iowa
150. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Hebron Fangupo, NT, BYU
151. Broncos (Deez Nutz) J.K. Schaffer, LB, Cincinnati
152. Texans (lono) Brandon Lindsey, LB, Pittsburgh
153. Saints (Direckshun) Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State
154. Packers (SNR) Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State
155. Ravens (Bo's Pelini) Jeff Allen, OL, Illinois
156. 49ers (Pestlience) Trevor Guyton, DE, California
157. Bengals (Sfeihc) Janzen Jackson, S, McNeese State
158. Giants (Nightfyre) BJ Coleman, QB, Chattanooga
Sixth Round
159. Rams (Starbuck's Fan) Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State
160. Eagles (doomy3) Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU
161. Redskins (Archie Bunker) Kheeston Randall, DE, Texas
162. Buccaneers (Sfheic) James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada
163. Vikings (Marco Polo) Blake Gideon, S, Texas
164. Jaguars (Direckshun) Austin Davis, QB, Southern Miss
165. Cardinals (Deez Nutz) Gerell Robinson, WR, Arizona State
166. Panthers (DJ's Left Nut) Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M
167. Saints (Direckshun) Winston Guy, S, Kentucky
168. Bills (Nightfyre) Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State
169. Seahawks (SNR) Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor
170. Chiefs (Pestlience) Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly
171. Chargers (doomy3) Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
172. Bears (DaKCMan AP) Jerry Franklin, LB, Arkansas
173. Cardinals (Deez Nutz) Jacquies Smith, LB, Missouri
174. Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) Will Blackwell, G, LSU
175. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Chris Rainey, RB, Florida
176. Broncos (Deez Nutz) Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
177. Raiders (Starbuck's Fan) Marc Tyler, RB, USC
178. Titans (Marco Polo) Tim Benford, WR, Tennessee Tech
179. Bengals (Sfheic) Danny Trevathan, LB, Kentucky
180. Falcons (BossChief) Bryan Anger, P, California
181. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas
182. Colts (Bo's Pelini) Cliff Harris, CB, Oregon
183. Texans (lono) Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State
184. Dolphins (BossChief) Delano Howell, S, Stanford
185. Packers (SNR) Markus Zusevics, OT, Iowa
186. Ravens (Bo's Pelini) Marcel Jones, OT, Nebraska
187. 49ers (Pestlience) Jerrell Young, S, South Florida
188. Eagles (doomy3) T.J. Graham, WR, North Carolina State
189. Giants (Nightfyre) Chris Owusu, WR, Stanford
Seventh Round
190. Colts (Bos Pelini) Terrell Manning, LB, North Carolina State
191. Rams (Starbucks Fan) Ben Bojicic, C, Bowling Green
192. Vikings (Marco Polo) Sean Richardson, S, Vanderbilt
193. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Tramain Thomas, S, Arkansas
194. Buccaneers (Sfheic) Donte Paige-Moss, DE, North Carolina
195. Redskins (Archie Bunker) Najee Goode, ILB, West Virginia
196. Colts (Bos Pelini) Adrien Robinson, TE, Cincinnati
197. Dolphins (BossChief) Neiko Thorpe, S, Auburn
198. Panthers (DJs Left Nut) Marcus Forston, DT, Miami (FL)
199. Bills (Nightfyre) Elvis Akpla, WR, Montana State
200. Chiefs (Pestlience) Akiem Hicks, NT, Regina
201. Lions (DJs Left Nut) Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami (FL)
202. Bears (DaKCMan AP) Jaye Howard, DT, Florida
203. Cardinals (Deez Nutz) Christian Thompson, DB, South Carolina State
204. Cowboys (ChiefsCountry) James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma
205. Vikings (Marco Polo) Tahir Whitehead, LB, Temple
206. Packers (SNR) Chandler Harnish, QB, Northern Illinois
207. Seahawks (SNR) DaJohn Harris, DT, USC
208. Chargers (doomy3) Micah Pellerin, CB, Hampton
209. Titans (Marco Polo) Jordan Bernstine, S, Iowa
210. Jaguars (Direckshun) Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple
211. Falcons (Boss Chief) Josh Oglesby, OT, Wisconsin
212. Lions (DJs Left Nut) Josh LeRibeus, G, SMU
213. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Dominique Hamilton, DE, Missouri
214. Jets (Lono) Mike Harris, CB, Florida State
215. Texans (Lono) Justin Bethel, S, Presbyterian
216. Saints (Direckshun) Kelcie McCray, S, Arkansas State
217. Packers (SNR) Jeremy Lane, CB, Northwestern State
218. Ravens (Bos Pelini) Case Keenum, QB, Houston
219. 49ers (Pestlience) Nick Provo, TE, Syracuse
220. Chiefs (Pestlience) Blake DeChristopher, OT, Virginia Tech
221. Giants (Nightfyre) Drake Dunsmore, TE, Northwestern
222. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Aaron Corp, QB, Richmond
223. Packers (SNR) Shawn Loiseau, LB, Merrimack
224. Jets (Lono) Adonis Thomas, RB, Toledo
225. Packers (SNR) Daryl Richardson, RB, Abilene Christian
226. Jets (Lono) Matt Veldman TE, North Dakota State
227. Browns (DaKCMan AP) DeAngelo Peterson, TE, LSU
228. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Chase Ford, TE, Miami
229. Browns (DaKCMan AP) Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia
300. Steelers (Archie Bunker) Greg Zuerlein, K, Missouri Western
301. Falcons (BossChief) Carmen Messina, LB, New Mexico
302. Chargers (doomy3) Miles Burris, LB, San Diego State
303. Bills (Nightfyre) Randy Bullock, K, Texas A&M
304. Rams (Starbucks Fan) Shaun Powell, P, Flordia State
305. Colts (Bos Pelini) Ryan Davis, LB, Bethune-Cookman
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Even last year when AP only played 12 games he was averaging 19 touches a game.
Vikes #2 who started the rest and played in all 16 averaged 8. If you take out the games he didn't start he was averaging 4 touches a game with AP healthy.
Now, Charles is better than Gerhart but hes not a 3 down back and sitting an AP type runner to accommodate someone else, even if it is Charles, just doesn't make sense to me.
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you can't take a ****ing guard at #11
I don't care if he has lazer beam eyes and a 90 foot cock that doubles as an apartment complex for pets...
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It's a weak draft this year and DeCastro is a great prospect. I wouldn't be upset with him at #11.
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The Broncos averaged 34 rushes a game.
Taking the best reception years of both Charles and Peterson and adding the ratio of rushes:catches to fit the 15-20 range for Charles and 20-25 range for Peterson you are looking at 30-36 rushes a game and about 5 catches combined.
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I don't personally see how Richardson and Charles splitting touches/carries is a bad thing at all. Keeps them both healthier and fresh, so when and if we can sneak into the playoffs with Castle/or be a top 5 offense with Manning, we have to stud running backs who are both fresh and ready to run in the 3 games in the postseason.
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for a team with our needs, it's a giant ****ing waste...not to mention it just makes me sick on principal, a team that won't draft QBs but will draft guards..
I'm not trying to be argumentative in this thread or derail it...this my second favorite thread of the year...just blowing off QB-related steam which sprays indiscriminately...
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To be fair, Cassel's actually a halfway decent QB when the run game is on.
Richardson/Charles ensures that it's on for all 16 games.
You'll get nothing but 27/7 seasons out of him with that kind of consistency running the ball.
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Seahawks badly need a QB or a DE. Both positions have been overdrafted so far.
SNR's in a bad place.
If he were comfortable with their character concerns, I'd go with either of the stud corners here.
Kuechly wouldn't be too bad of a fit, either. And there's always DeCastro, since Robert Gallery sucks the penis.
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text: Legacy Project: A Lengthy Path Worth Taking November 28, 2012 02:32 PM Succession planning not easy, but yields a lifetime of results If you are in the business of succession planning, "instant gratification" is not part of your vocabulary. Farm Journal succession planning expert Kevin Spafford is fond of saying, "It's easy to talk about doing something; action takes commitment." Chet and Lori Esther of Beardstown, Ill., committed to their family farm legacy three years ago when they signed up as a case study family in the Farm Journal Legacy Project. The Esthers are nearly finished with the transition of their multiple-entity Illinois operation to sons Ryan and Chad. Top Producer has been there from the start, chronicling the journey and watching as the family worked through the challenges. It took three years of decisions and meetings, some stressful and uncomfortable, but the family believes they are better for it. "Maybe not all families are like us, but it seems like to make big decisions or to get something done takes handholding, and I think most farmers are that way," Chet says. Here's a recap of what the Esthers have accomplished as part of the Farm Journal Legacy Project. Start the Plan. Chet and Lori were very clear about their objectives. Financial security is critical to their succession plan, and key to that has been the transfer of land and assets so they can live comfortably in retirement. Working with their Legacy Project planning team, the Esthers: accurately analyzed their retirement income and expenses, particularly the noncash benefits that they've enjoyed as farm owners. reduced their debt, eventually eliminating it. planned for an emergency with a contingency fund for unforeseen expenses. budgeted for other choice obligations, such as travel, education and charitable intentions. created an estate plan, mitigating their tax burden, which maximizes spousal support and protects the operation in case of the premature death of Chet or Lori. An accurate budget and detailed cash flow analysis have helped the Esthers make good decisions so far, and they are finalizing documents with their attorney and accountant. Annual reviews have kept the entire family on track. After months of planning and conversation, the family, their attorney and their Legacy Project planning team settled on a multigenerational trust known as a dynasty trust. The 2010 Tax Relief Act (set to expire this month), made it possible to fund a $5 million trust without incurring a gift tax bill. It raised the exemptions for the gift tax and the generation-skipping tax, a levy that is applied when assets are transferred to relatives who are two or more generations below the donor. "Succession planning is never a once-and-done event," Spafford says. Common family events such as buying or selling an asset, assuming debt, birth, death, illness and unforeseen calamity affect financial security and call for updates. The Esther family succession plan included transferring land lease agreements from Chet to his sons. Currently, Chet's EFFCO operation leases about 1,000 acres from Chet's brother, Joe. Two years ago, Chet and Joe transferred the lease agreement from EFFCO to Esther Farms. Flexible Transfers. Allowing Esther Farms to assume land lease renewals from EFFCO reduces the size of Chet and Lori's estate, but this is not an immediate transfer. The plan establishes a five-year transition wherein Esther Farms assumes all of the leases and equipment to coincide with Chet's retirement—the date when he plans to exit the operation. Originally, this was going to be when Chet reached 55. However, it is being extended because of farm income losses during the past two years stemming from weather damage. The Esthers also learned about the importance of a buy-sell agreement, which is critical to a smooth succession. It ensures that the operation remains in the family and is protected from death, disability, divorce and dissolution, Spafford says. A buy-sell agreement was made between EFFCO and Esther Farms, and also between the two brothers as partners in Esther Farms. The Good and Bad. Despite all the planning, goodwill and decent crop prices, the brothers suffered two of the worst cropping seasons in the farm's history in 2010 and 2011, with corn yields 50 bu. below average due to excessive rainfall. The timing was poor to start farming together, notes Ryan, who is three years older than Chad. Luckily, the partnership started on solid financial ground and higher crop prices softened the blow. A few more years and more equity in the business would have made things easier, Chad says. He and his wife, Tanya, celebrated the birth of their second daughter in 2011 and finished building their dream home. Going through the good and bad together is one reason Legacy Project advisers guided the brothers toward establishing their own partnership. "It's important for Chad and Ryan to start out as equals," says Josh Sylvester, a Certified Financial Planner and member of the Legacy Project team. Allowing the sons their own space and freedom to farm also sent a message to landowners about Chet's faith in their individual abilities. It also provided them the opportunity to learn and make decisions on their own, without dad and mom, but with parents still around to help. 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The current iterations of the Swoosh's flagship spheres begin with a core made of a material called RZN (pronounced 'resin'), which is lighter and less dense than the rubber found in many other balls. Using RZN allows for more of the balls' weight to be placed out closer to its perimeter – which, Nike says, makes them more stable in the air and helps them maintain their spin on the way down from the apex of their flight.
For 2013, Nike is adding even more RZN material to the core and mantle of its 20XI balls – in fact, there is two times as much RZN in the new balls compared to the previous generation. This larger RZN core, Nike engineers say, improves feel on all shots while maintaining driver distance, while the added RZN mantle produces longer shots off irons while providing a softer short-game feel.
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Dr. Louis Pyle, former health services director, dies
A memorial service for Dr. Louis Pyle Jr., a 1941 Princeton graduate who formerly served as director of the University Health Services and director of athletic medicine, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Trinity Church in Princeton.
Pyle died Jan. 14 at his home in Princeton at age 81.
A pediatrician in private practice in northern New Jersey from 1953 until 1971, Pyle then engaged in an extensive and successful career in university health and sports medicine at Princeton from 1971 until his retirement in 1999.
In 1971, Pyle was appointed associate director of the University Health Services, where he was in charge of its clinical services. He was also appointed the first director of its sexuality education, counseling and health program, where he led the establishment of specific health services especially for women after Princeton became coeducational. In 1976, Pyle was appointed director of athletic medicine, overseeing the University's entire sports medicine practice and serving as team physician for the varsity football, basketball and hockey teams.
Pyle was appointed director of the health services and an officer of the University in 1977, a role in which he modernized the University's delivery of campus health services, expanded the integration of the health services with the area's larger medical community, and continued the advancement of clinical and athletic medicine. His achievements at Princeton included the creation of 10 new or expanded medical programs and the promotion of equal access to health care through prepaid health fees and mandatory insurance. He also guided the health service to accreditation with the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care and to a position among national leaders in college health. His tenure as director was so successful that the University twice extended his term beyond the customary retirement age.
Commenting on Pyle's service, former Princeton provost and former Harvard University president Neil Rudenstine said, "It was difficult to imagine how anyone could oversee a college health service with such humane vision and sensibility on the one hand and marvelous competence on the other. He did more than practice medicine for students; he gave them a sense what a physician in the broadest sense could be and should be. That was a great gift to Princeton."
A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Pyle was an active member of the American College Health Association, which he served as chairman of its sports medicine section. In 1991, the ACHA presented Pyle with its Ollie B. Morten Award for distinguished service, citing his innovative leadership among college health professionals, his establishment of a vigorous health education program at Princeton and his initiation of support for many critical collegiate health care issues, including alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders counseling, and sexual harassment and assault education and counseling.
Pyle was a trustee emeritus of the Hun School in Princeton. His other community service included membership on the medical advisory board of Planned Parenthood of Mercer County, part-time directorship of the Monsignor Wall Drug Treatment Center in Hackensack and membership on the teaching staff of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick.
Survivors include his son Thomas of Princeton, a 1976 Princeton University graduate; daughter Sally of Bloomington, Ill.; and daughter Elizabeth of Newport Beach, Calif.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Princeton University Class of 1941 Scholarship Fund (c/o Recording Secretary, Princeton University, Box 140, Princeton, NJ 08544), the Hun School (c/o The Scholarship Fund, 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton, NJ 08540) or the National Audubon Society (c/o Living Tribute, 700 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10003).
Contact: Marilyn Marks (609) 258-3601


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Las Vegas believes in the Broncos.
The latest odds have been posted, and the Broncos are now the favorite to win Super Bowl XLVII, according to vegasinsider.com.
Thanks to a 10-game winning streak in which they have outscored their opponents by an average of 13.6 points, the Broncos are listed as 3-to-1 favorites to win it all Feb. 3 in Peyton Manning's hometown of New Orleans.
The New England Patriots have the next-best odds at 7-to-2 followed by San Francisco (5-1), Atlanta and Seattle (6-1), Houston (7-1), Green Bay (8-1) and Mike Shanahan's Washington Redskins (20-1).


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Ace::Sequence::Transcript - Simple "Gene" Object
# open database connection and get an Ace::Object sequence
use Ace::Sequence;
# get a megabase from the middle of chromosome I
$seq = Ace::Sequence->new(-name => 'CHROMOSOME_I,
-db => $db,
-offset => 3_000_000,
-length => 1_000_000);
# get all the transcripts
@genes = $seq->transcripts;
# get the exons from the first one
@exons = $genes[0]->exons;
# get the introns
@introns = $genes[0]->introns
# get the CDSs (NOT IMPLEMENTED YET!)
@cds = $genes[0]->cds;
Ace::Sequence::Gene is a subclass of Ace::Sequence::Feature. It inherits all the methods of Ace::Sequence::Feature, but adds the ability to retrieve the annotated introns and exons of the gene.
You will not ordinarily create an Ace::Sequence::Gene object directly. Instead, objects will be created in response to a transcripts() call to an Ace::Sequence object.
Most methods are inherited from Ace::Sequence::Feature. The following methods are also supported:
- exons()
@exons = $gene->exons;
Return a list of Ace::Sequence::Feature objects corresponding to annotated exons.
- introns()
@introns = $gene->introns;
Return a list of Ace::Sequence::Feature objects corresponding to annotated introns.
- cds()
@cds = $gene->cds;
Return a list of Ace::Sequence::Feature objects corresponding to coding sequence. THIS IS NOT YET IMPLEMENTED.
- relative()
$relative = $gene->relative; $gene->relative(1);
This turns on and off relative coordinates. By default, the exons and intron features will be returned in the coordinate system used by the gene. If relative() is set to a true value, then coordinates will be expressed as relative to the start of the gene. The first exon will (usually) be 1.
Ace, Ace::Object, Ace::Sequence,Ace::Sequence::Homol, Ace::Sequence::Feature, Ace::Sequence::FeatureList, GFF
Lincoln Stein <firstname.lastname@example.com> with extensive help from Jean Thierry-Mieg <email@example.com>
Copyright (c) 1999, Lincoln D. Stein
This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself. See DISCLAIMER.txt for disclaimers of warranty.
1 POD Error
The following errors were encountered while parsing the POD:
- Around line 168:
You forgot a '=back' before '=head1'


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So, I turn 30 tomorrow.
Knowing for some time that this day has been coming, I have had a lot of opportunity for reflection and a variety of thoughts…
–Thoughts about our youth-obsessed culture, and how we frantically try to hold on to youth and wish that we were younger than we are.
–Thoughts about how, as a product of my culture, I also wish I was younger than I am.
–Thoughts about how quickly life passes (James 4.13-14). Can I really be this old? Was high school over a decade ago?
–Thoughts about how much (little?) I have accomplished in my life. What have I done with the time I have been given?
–Thoughts about the future, and how weary I get sojourning in this place that is not my true home (Philippians 3.20).
–Thoughts about how my body doesn't do things as quickly or as strongly or as well as it used to, and how it seems to always hurt.
–Thoughts about being an "old youth minister", and the challenges of relating to teens who are more than a decade younger than I am.
–Thoughts about how much I've learned over the last several years, and how much more I still have to learn.
–Thoughts about all the blessings which God has heaped upon me, and the curious anticipation of what He has in store for me.
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.Before the mountains were brought forth,or ever you had formed the earth and the world,from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
You return man to dustand say, "Return, O children of man!"For a thousand years in your sightare but as yesterday when it is past,or as a watch in the night.
You sweep them away as with a flood;they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning:in the morning it flourishes and is renewed;in the evening it fades and withers.
For we are brought to an end by your anger;by your wrath we are dismayed.You have set our iniquities before you,our secret sins in the light of your presence.
For all our days pass away under your wrath;we bring our years to an end like a sigh.The years of our life are seventy,or even by reason of strength eighty;yet their span is but toil and trouble;they are soon gone, and we fly away.Who considers the power of your anger,and your wrath according to the fear of you?
So teach us to number our daysthat we may get a heart of wisdom.Return, O Lord! How long?Have pity on your servants!Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,and for as many years as we have seen evil.
Let your work be shown to your servants,and your glorious power to their children.Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,and establish the work of our hands upon us;yes, establish the work of our hands!"
My prayer is that I learn to number my days, appreciating each as a gift from God, and using each to His glory.


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November 22, 2011 – On Tuesday, November 29, at 10:00 a.m., the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will meet in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters in the Louisiana Room.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. Discussion on TED regulations, Michael Barnett, NOAA
IV. Louisiana Wild Caught Seafood Certification Program Overview
V. Shrimp Management Update, Marty Bourgeois, LDWF
VI. Set next meeting
VII. Closing Remarks
VIII. Adjourn
The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force was created by Act 606 of the Louisiana Legislature to study and monitor the shrimp industry and to make recommendations to the state.
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
This meeting is open to the public.
For more information contact Laura Wooderson at email@example.com or (225) 610-2363.


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Old boy
Virus writers have created a duo of email worms which pose as pictures of old schoolfriends. The Sober-O and Sober-P worms were bulk mailed to thousands of potential victims overnight in an attempt to seed infection.
Like earlier versions of the Sober worm, the bilingual virus can travel in both English and German language emails. Windows users duped into opening infected attachments will find their machines turned into zombie drones under the control of hackers.
When translated, the German version of the infected email messages contains text referring to a class reunion. English language versions of both worms refer to password changes. The malware sends German versions to email addresses associated with German (.de) and Austrian domains. English language versions go to everyone else.
"It may be flattering to think that someone has taken the trouble to look you up and make contact, but it's a lot less pleasant when you realise it's really a virus writer trying to hijack your computer," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. "The success of websites like FriendsReunited and Classmates.com show that many people have used the net to keep in touch with old school friends. The worry is that those targeted will be unable to tell which messages are genuinely from friends, and which ones are designed to cause trouble."
Sober-O uses the same tricks as its predecessor, Sober-N, one of the biggest virus outbreaks of 2005. Sober-N posed as offers for tickets to the 2006 World Cup in Germany. ®


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Just a minute in June + Award19:12
clock photos by Salva Lopez Just a minute in June... Reading... Animal Farm by George Orwell, I've decided this will be the year of...
Reading... Animal Farm by George Orwell, I've decided this will be the year of reading some classic novels for me. Whats your favourtie classic novel? any suggested readings?
Watching...The Hills, I'm up to season 3.
Loving... Cropped Leather jackets and ankle boots. Just got myself these :)
Cooking... Fajitas, yum.
Wanting..... more time!! I feel like I have so much to do and so little time. and all these ideas of things I want to do floating around in my head, ah to have more time!!!!!!!!!!
Join in on the just a minute meme, details over here.
Also I received this "beautiful blog award" from Loveology and Rosie Posie Rosie.
I'd like to pass it on to two beautiful blogs that I read daily. The English Muse and Here Comes The Sun.
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A beautiful blog award is certainly well deserved! Congratulations... xReplyDelete
Catch 22 is a good book..ReplyDelete
Lovely photos and im glad you got this award!
Have you read The Great Gatsby? It's my goal too to read more classics. I'm reading Emma now, it's good but it gets dull at times.ReplyDelete
Yes! The Great Gatsby is amazing and if you havent read it you definately should.ReplyDelete
My other classic faves are Brideshead Revisited, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wuthering Heights and The Bell Jar. Although Sylvia Plath can be a bit intense, you have to be in the mood I think.
I'm doing the same thing at the moment, I havent read a novel in so long... I've been reading short stories mostly this year. At the moment I'm reading Heart of Darkness.
Aww, they used to have that same clock in my kindergarten! The one with the birds around it :) Haha, and I read Animal Farm a few years ago and I had no idea what it was supposed to be about, but I remember enjoying it.ReplyDelete
definitely give Brave New World by Aldous Huxley a go.ReplyDelete
and, of course, Gone With the Wind. *sigh* one of my favourite books EVER!
I was going to suggest "The Picture of Dorian Gray", but it's been suggested before, so thinking about other classics (I'm into them right now as well), I loved "The Lady of the Camellias" by Alexandre Dumas (the son), "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert... And also "The Mysteries of Udolpho", that's a great one. Very haunting. And speaking about haunting, George Orwell's "1984" was a really weird reading. I loved it, but it kind of scared me, because I'm afraid that our world could turn to something like that one day.ReplyDelete
Maybe you've already read these, but if you didn't, I highly recommend them :)!
I was craving more time and now that I have it, I've been craving watches?? I love these clocks.ReplyDelete
Oh these are great suggestions! I loved The Sun Also Rises, by Hemmingway...but I just love him regardless...also, can you post pics of the leather jacket and booties? THanks!ReplyDelete
Animal farm is good. I also think 1984 by Gorge Orwell is at least as good.ReplyDelete
ah. i've been looking for a clock very similar to the first photo for so long. i'd actually like to start a clock collage on my wall, and just collect all sorts of old beautiful clocks. <3ReplyDelete
oh, Animal Farm is a one masterpiece.ReplyDelete
I love classical novels<3 My favourite is The picture of Dorian Gray;) Oscar Wilde is such a genius!ReplyDelete
The Hills! I just reached season 3 today too! I love it;) Mostly I spy on their clothes though ^^
Congratulations on the award!
gotta check out the "The Hills"... congrats and K&H from me :)ReplyDelete
I suggest reading some Jane Austen novels and F. Scott Fitzgerald ones. Tender is the Night by F. Scott is a wonderful read and shows parts from what he had to deal with at the time, as well. It's an interesting read. And Jane Austen, of course, sarcastic, romantic, need I say more? :) I need more time, too! I feel like summer is almost ending when in truth, it is not!ReplyDelete
Thanks love! Oh gosh i really need to catch up on tags. I'm gonna try do it this week.ReplyDelete
I feel like we haven't caught up in awhile! I'm liking the sound of these new clothes you've bought. Where i live lately everyone has been buying these horrible boots that come up to your knees and I honestly think that trend died awhile ago. Ankle boots all the way!
Hi -- if you find yourself with extra time, feel free to send some of it my way!ReplyDelete
Gosh, I love that bird clock. :DReplyDelete
Animal Farm is wonderful. As for other classics, I always wholeheartedly recommend Jane Eyre & the Bronte sisters!
Mmm... fajitas.ReplyDelete
Depends on your mood - for dark and introspective, I'd try some Woolfe or Plath; to step into a lighter, ye olde world, some Austen; for a little more drama or moodiness, the Picture of Dorian Gray is brilliant, or you could try some Bronte.
Love the update about what your reading, wanting, etc :0)ReplyDelete
You've chosen a favourite book of mine already, go for CLASSIC - "1984". "On the Road" by Kerouac, some like, some don't and try biographies - some classics amongst them too.ReplyDelete
two books i always suggest are:ReplyDelete
Letters to a Young Poet (Rainer Maria Rilke)
A Picture of Dorian Grey (Oscar Wilde)
Darn---someone beat me to it!! I ALSO picked you for this award and the poof---you already had received it! It must be very well deserved!! Congrats! HeidiReplyDelete
yes the hills! i saw on your twitter that you were watching it today. im so jealous! i NEED season 4 but i just cant afford it!! i tried my local dvd rental store and they don't have any of the hills at all (what's wrong with them!)ReplyDelete
happy watching!
Revolutionary Road is amazing-- Richard Yates. Also: most of Jane Austen! And when I'm feeling very dramatic, Edith Wharton.ReplyDelete
Read Remarque's "Arc de Triomophe" or "Heaven has no favourites"... They're really great. There's also Hesse's "Steppenwolf" and my personal favourite: Bulgakov's "Master and Margarita", which is the most magical book ever written I'm sure.ReplyDelete
I like Animal Farm but I definitely prefer 1984. My favourite novel is "The Picture Of Dorian Gray" by Wilde (of course). I suggest "Dangerous Liasons" by de Laclos, or a book of Maupassant(both french classics authors, I'm French and I'm revising my classics for an exam). And Baudelaire poetry.ReplyDelete
I have the same feeling about time, so much things I want to do and so little time !
- AnonymousThursday, June 18, 2009
I suggest Anna Karenina by Tolstoj!ReplyDelete
oh!!!!! OH!!! WOW THANK YOU!!!!!ReplyDelete
My boyfriend has been reading Anna Karenina for almost 7 years, he should be just about finished any time now. I am reading Wuthering Heights, really enjoyed Great Gatsby, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Just finished Henry and June by Anais Nin. God she was annoying. Happy reading though!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSaturday, June 27, 2009
Beautiful clocks! I love what you're doing with your blog! It's become one of my fave places to visit. One of my favourite reads of all time is 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' if you haven't read it already :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousTuesday, July 07, 2009


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Favorite fight mechanics is a topic that came up late one night at BlizzCon. I had an answer to this right away, as this post has been sitting in my draft folder for a couple months. I thought it was about time to finally get it completed and posted.
There are a few boss mechanics I've seen over the years that have really stood out as interesting and challenging. I'd love to see things like these make a comeback in future raids.
Necrotic Aura – Loatheb (Naxxramas)
Necrotic Aura was a really interesting mechanic for healers. For 17 out of every 20 seconds in this fight, you couldn't do any healing. I thought this was amazing. It meant none of your healing could be mindless. You had had to have a plan for your healing team, you had to be prepared and you had to make your heals count. It was a good lesson in timing your spells.
Aura of Despair – General Vezax (Ulduar)
Aura of Despair is another mechanic that provides a healer-specific challenge. All through the Vezax encounter you were unable to regenerate mana. This was a fantastic lesson in mana mangement. You needed to be focused and you needed restraint in order to get through this fight. It was a very nice change from fights where healing could become quite spammy. While learning the fight I had to utilize my whole bag of tricks, from timing Lifebloom blooms for healing and mana return to meleeing the boss for Clearcasting procs for free heals, even using dark runes.
Inner Demon – Leotheras the Blind (Serpentshrine Cavern)
Though I've always loved healing I do enjoy getting to do something different from time to time and Inner Demon was the perfect opportunity. During the Leotheras encounter random people would spawn an inner demon and if you couldn't kill it (on your own) within about 30 seconds you'd get mind controlled for the duration of the fight. The demons did take extra damage from nature and holy spells, making them a bit easier for healers to kill theirs, but this was at a time when spell damage and spell healing were two different stats. It could still be quite a challenge as a healer.
Poisonous Blood – Hakkar (Zul'Gurub)
During the Hakkar fight, raid memebers would occasionally have to pull and kill a Son of Hakkar. When the son died, they would leave a cloud of poison. While poison on the ground is usually something to be avoided at all cost, this fight made you stand in the poison! Why? Because Hakkar would then cast Blood Siphon and he would take damage from every person infected with Poisonous Blood. Hakkar was the first end boss that I ever faced in WoW and my delight at this mechanic has only grown with my raid experience. I get much amusement from thinking back to a time when people got yelled at for not standing in the bad.
Blood boil and Fel Rage – Gurtogg Bloodboil (Black Temple)
This guy had two interesting mechanics that made him one of my favorite bosses in my favorite raid. First there was Blood Boil, which would put a stackable DoT on the 5 people furthest away from the boss every 10 seconds. I really enjoyed the emphasis this placed on spatial awareness and mobility. If you messed up your timing and positioning, someone was going to get too many stacks and end up dead. I also got to be responsible for healing one fo the groups of 5 people (pre-Wild Growth) which was a nice challenge. Then there was Fel Rage. The boss would put a 30 second debuff on a random raid member which increased their health, armor, healing and damage and then he would beat the hell out of that person for the duration. In all likelihood he'd focus on a clothie. This challenged the healers to keep up a non-tank through a vicious melee barrage and challenged the person with Fel Rage to use all the mitigation, avoidance and self-healing abilities available to them.
What are some of your favorite boss mechanics?