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I'm back, I bet y'all thought I forgot I had a NFL Draft Blog.
First of all, thanks for putting up with me not posting any of my scouting reports on here this year. I meant to get some additional ones up that I didn't cover in my NFL Draft guide, but I've been so busy with work it just didn't happen. If you haven't picked up a draft guide yet they only cost $5 and I'd say they're worth well more than that given all the work that went into them. There's plenty of great stuff left on non 1st round draft prospects, so pick one up now here.
Now onto the NFL Draft pick recaps:
#1 Overall- Houston Texans- Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina- This is a fantastic pick, I'd give it an A. This is the perfect place for Clowney to go because if you have any questions about his work ethic or motor those should be eased knowing that JJ Watt will be working closely with him to help him maximize his potential in the offseason and during the season. I seriously don't know how offenses are going to account for both of them once Clowney starts to really fill out his game from a technical standpoint. Those two are going to terrorize offensive backfields for years to come, and it's going to be fun to watch.
#2 Overall- St. Louis Rams- Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn- I'm giving this pick an A as well, Robinson is one of the most talented offensive linemen that has come around in a long time, and he has franchise tackle upside. He is the rare offensive tackle that can be a dominant force as a pass blocker and as a run blocker, and that makes him worth the pick here even if he is still a bit raw. He's an immediate upgrade in both phases of the offense regardless of where the Rams play him.
#3 Overall- Jacksonville Jaguars- Blake Bortles, QB, UCF- This is harsh, but I'm giving this pick a D. I don't hate Bortles, in fact I had a late 1st-Early 2nd round grade on him, but #3 is way too high for him in my opinion. I don't think he's a franchise caliber player, and I don't think he's going to live up to the pressure that this high of a selection puts on him. He's not as NFL ready as other QB's in this class in my estimation, and still needs time to develop and season, but I'm not sure he'll get a lot of that in Jacksonville particularly now that he was picked this high. I'll own up to this if I'm wrong, but I think the Jaguars made a mistake selecting him this high.
#4 Overall- Buffalo Bills- Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson- I'm giving this pick a B- even though I'm a big Sammy Watkins fan, and here's why: Watkins is a top talent, and I had him as my #1 WR in this class for a reason, but I'm still not sold on him as a top 5 pick and I don't think he's going to be an elite WR in the NFL. He's a playmaker without a doubt, and he's going to be fun to watch in the NFL, but giving up a 2015 1st and a 4th round pick to move up for Watkins in a draft that is overflowing with talent at the receiver position is baffling to me. I like that they want to surround EJ Manuel with talent, but this isn't the right way to go about it in my opinion.
#5 Overall- Oakland Raiders- Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo- The Raiders got it right this year picking a very talented player in Khalil Mack who is going to be a very good defender for them for a long time. It was a predictable pick, but it was the right pick, and I give it an A. The Raiders needed a hit on this pick, and I think they got a very good player here even if it wasn't as flashy as a player like Sammy Watkins or a quarterback.
#6 Overall- Atlanta Falcons- Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M- This isn't what I was hoping for at #6 for Atlanta, but it's a smart pick even if it isn't the pass rusher that I really wanted. Sam Baker is not the long term answer for the Falcons at left tackle in Atlanta, and they needed a dependable player that would be able to start there for the next decade and they got that in Jake Matthews. He doesn't have the insane ceiling that Greg Robinson has, but he's going to be a good tackle for a long time and solidifying that position is the correct move in this situation. It's not sexy, but it's absolutely what had to happen given the way the draft board broke. I give this an A-. It could have been better, but with Mack off the board this was the right pick.
#7 Overall- Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M- This pick gives the Bucs a very intriguing combination of receivers in Vincent Jackson and Evans, and that's going to be hard for any team outside of the Seahawks to neutralize. I didn't think Evans was a top 10 pick, but he's got a lot of upside and with a guy like Jackson to learn from it should speed up his learning curve significantly. He's a match-up nightmare because of his size, athleticism, and leaping ability, and if he can polish his game he and Jackson will be able to terrorize defensive backfields with their size and ability to win jump balls downfield.
#8 Overall- Cleveland Browns- Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State- I'm not a big Gilbert fan, but I'm giving this pick a B for one reason: Joe Haden. I think Haden is the kind of player that will mentor Gilbert, help speed up the learning curve that all rookie CB's have to endure (namely, getting burned once they get on the field) and a guy with Gilbert's athleticism and ball skills has to be intriguing. I'm still not a huge fan of him in coverage and he's not physical, but if Haden can help Gilbert reach his ceiling as a corner then they will have a very dangerous duo in Cleveland for a long time, plus Gilbert is an impact return man.
#9 Overall- Minnesota Vikings- Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA- I am not a big Barr fan, but his athleticism is undeniable. One of the reasons I didn't want him in Atlanta is because he is so raw and I'm not confident in their ability to develop him and turn him into a dominant force off the edge. With Mike Zimmer in Minnesota I don't have that same concern, and I really think this is a good fit for him from that standpoint. If you want him to make an immediate impact you are going to be disappointed outside of situational pass rushing, but he's got a very high ceiling if he can improve his technique and round out his game, and I think Zimmer and that staff have a good chance to do that. I'm giving this pick a B+, but if they can coach Barr up he could end up being one of the top 5 players in this class.
#10 Overall- Detroit Lions- Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina- This pick is a B for me. It's not a bad pick by any means, but I don't like the value for Ebron here. I know he probably wouldn't be available later, but despite his combination of size and athleticism his drops still give me pause and I consider him Jermichael Finley but with better blocking, and I say that as a UNC fan who has watched Ebron since he was a freshman. He gives the Lions a legit weapon other than Calvin Johnson and they will be able to pick up a receiver any time on Day 2 or 3 and get production because of how deep this class is, but if I'm picking a TE top 10 I want him to be an impact player with great hands, and while Ebron can be an impact player who makes great catches he still has issues with concentration drops.
#11 Overall- Tennessee Titans- Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan- Lewan isn't squeaky clean off the field, but you can't question his toughness and ability on it. If you need to infuse attitude and toughness up front then Lewan is your guy, and that's why I give this pick a B. He's going to be a good tackle for a long time whether he's on the left or right side, and he's going to give you a toughness and an edge up front that every offensive line needs.
#12 Overall- New York Giants- Odell Beckham Jr, WR, LSU- I have been an OBJ fan since he was a freshman, and watching everyone catch on to how talented he was over the past couple years has been a real treat. He's going to be really fun to watch playing opposite Victor Cruz, and he's going to be able to make an immediate impact as a receiver and as a return man. I give this pick an A-.
#13 Overall- St. Louis Rams- Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh- A+. Slam Dunk. I am a huge Aaron Donald fan, and oh my god is the Rams front horrifying now. They already had a terrific front, but plugging Donald into the middle of that is going to make it even more fierce. How do you block all that talent up front? I seriously have no idea, and I don't think there's an offensive line that matches up with their pass rush talent across the board. Donald is going to have it easy going against one on ones on this unit, and that's why it's the top grade I've given so far. It doesn't get any better than this.
#14 Overall- Chicago Bears- Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech- I'm giving this a B+ because it's earlier than I expected him to go, but he's a good football player. He's got injury concerns and I'm worried that he will have trouble shaking those nagging injuries which is why I didn't think he'd go this high, but he's as well rounded of a corner as there is in this draft, and he's going to be ready to play DAY ONE whether it's outside or in the nickel, and you don't have to worry about this guy filling or tackling. He's a complete corner, and those are tough to find, but the injury concerns scare me as big a fan of his game as I am.
#15 Overall- Pittsburgh Steelers- Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State- Shazier is such a fantastic athlete and he plays with such great instincts I think he is a great fit for the Steelers as an inside linebacker. Keep him clean and let him make plays by flying to the football. I give this pick an A-.
#16 Overall- Dallas Cowboys- Zack Martin, OG, Notre Dame- Many thought Martin could stick at LT, and he made me believe that he had a chance to do so after the Senior Bowl, but playing inside at guard will likely be best for him, and the Cowboys made a wise investment filling a need up front again this year. With Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin up front they have turned a weakness into a potential strength. I give this an A- since it's earlier than I thought he'd go, but it's still a very good pick even if it isn't flashy.
#17 Overall- Baltimore Ravens- CJ Mosley, ILB, Alabama- This is such a Baltimore Ravens pick. I give this an A because Mosley is the kind of leader they needed inside after losing Ray Lewis, and he gives them two very talented inside linebackers between him and Arthur Brown who they got at the end of the 2nd round last year. They'll be young in the middle of that linebacking corp, but Mosley is a talented player even if he can't catch to save his life.
#18 Overall- New York Jets- Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville- I'm giving this a C+ because I have never been a huge Pryor fan. I love watching him deliver big hits and he's a good tackler, but I'm still not sold on him holding up on the back end despite solid range. I may be proven wrong here, but I don't think he's going to be a really good coverage safety in the NFL, and as fun as big hits are they just aren't as valuable as coverage is in the modern day NFL.
#19 Overall- Miami Dolphins- Ja'Wuan James, OT, Tennessee- James is a solid player who I seriously think could have played left tackle for a lot of college football teams, but if they slot him at right tackle he will be good there as well. He wasn't widely regarded during the season because of his teammate Antonio Richardson, but he's a good player in his own right. I'll give this a B because it's earlier than I expected for him, but he's a nice player.
#20 Overall- New Orleans Saints- Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State- I'm giving this a A because this a perfect fit for the kind of player Cooks is. They'll get him the ball in creative ways and let him make plays in space, and he's going to get a lot of opportunities to do so in addition to returning. They needed a guy that could get a lot of YAC now that Sproles moved on and Cooks fills that need perfectly.
#21 Overall- Green Bay Packers- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama- This grade should be an A just because HaSean has had my favorite college football name for a long time now, but the Packers badly needed an upgrade at safety and they got a rangy, talented, ball-hawk in Clinton-Dix. He's exactly what they needed, and while they haven't had much luck at safety since Nick Collins got hurt (Morgan Burnett hasn't lived up to expectations in my opinion) I think Clinton-Dix will be a quality starter for them particularly in coverage.
#22 Overall- Cleveland Browns (via PHI)- Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M- Mr. Football himself! I give this pick an A because there was a chance, however remote, that Manziel could have gone top 5 and they got him much later at #22 overall and they got to get another talented player earlier in the round as well. Manziel is going to be electrifying if nothing else, and he won't be forced into the starting role immediately either which is perfect for him in my opinion. It remains to be seen if Manziel will quench the thirst of Cleveland Browns fans for a good quarterback, but I think he's the best chance they've had at having an impact player at that position in a very long time. If Shanahan will mold his offense to Manziel instead of trying to force a square peg into a round hole then I think the Browns can definitely be successful with him long term. I've long maintained that he elevates the play of those around him, and I still feel that way. I think he can be a good NFL starting quarterback as long as he's willing to work at it, and I think he is, so I say this is a good pick. Only time will tell if Manziel's magic will translate.
#23 Overall- Kansas City Chiefs- Dee Ford, DE, Auburn- I didn't like this pick much initially, but it gives them a good player to develop so that Tamba Hali becomes expendable next offseason if he pans out (which would save them $9 million if I remember correctly). Ford has a great motor and should be able to contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher, and while his lack of size hurts him in a 4-3 I think he will be a good fit in the 3-4 defense the Chiefs employ. I give it a B.
#24 Overall- Cincinnati Bengals- Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State- I give this pick a B+. The Bengals have invested a LOT of resources in corners lately, but Dennard is a very talented player who fits their style of defense well, or at least he would have fit in well under Zimmer. He's big, long and physical, and if they don't have a lot of faith in Dre Kirkpatrick this pick makes a lot of sense.
#25 Overall- San Diego Chargers- Jason Verrett, CB, TCU- This pick is an A for me. All that Verrett is lacking is height, the rest of his game is terrific, and he has a fantastic vertical to make up for what he lacks in height. He won't match up with Calvin Johnson well, but he's going to be a very good corner for a long time. The Chargers got a good one here.
#26 Overall- Philadelphia Eagles- Marcus Smith, DE, Louisville- I didn't have a 1st round grade on Smith, but he is a good fit for the Eagles defense that clearly places a premium on athleticism. He's got significant pass rushing upside, but he still has room for improvement. I wouldn't have picked him this high, but I'll give it a B- because it's a good scheme fit.
#27 Overall- Arizona Cardinals- Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State- I'm giving this grade a C- because I think this is way too early for Bucannon, and it feels like a reach in a fairly thin safety class. I don't think he's as good in coverage as his interception numbers might lead you to believe, and even though he is a fierce hitter I don't place a premium on that from my safeties. This is one I could end up wrong on because I'm being harsh, but I never thought Bucannon would go this high.
#28 Overall- Carolina Panthers- Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State- Wow did this pick surprise me, I thought this would definitely be Marqise Lee, but instead they drafted a match-up nightmare with drop issues. He's a raw player that still has a lot of room to grow, but rolling the dice on a receiver with one year of production in the 1st round is never a good idea, and I think this pick could very likely end up being a bust in a couple years. I'm giving it a C- because I get what they were trying to do, but this is early for Benjamin in my opinion and there were better options at receiver available.
#29 Overall- New England Patriots- Dominique Easley, DT, Florida- This pick gets an A+ from me because Easley is a top 10-15 talent that slipped because of his two ACL injuries, and while it's a risk because of those injuries I love the dice roll here. He has impact player potential and I think this is a great fit for him as well.
#30 Overall- San Francisco 49ers- Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois- This pick is an A in my opinion because Ward is a very talented and versatile player. He's got good range, ball skills, and he can play free safety or drop down and play in the slot. The 49ers have three capable safeties now in Eric Reid, Antoine Bethea and Jimmy Ward, and that gives them a lot of flexibility on defense, and it gives them a long term secondary of Reid and Ward which could very well develop into one of the better tandems in the NFL.
#31 Overall- Denver Broncos- Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State- I'll give this pick a B because I think Roby is a very talented player, but I'm not sure this is the best locker room (or State… think about it) for him to be going to. Von Miller hasn't managed to stay out of trouble, and I have to say I'm a little worried Roby will get into a little trouble on this team. From a talent standpoint it makes sense particularly because he's such a good athlete, but I have my reservations.
#32 Overall- Minnesota Vikings- Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville- A+++. Bridgewater is my #1 QB and I never wavered on that despite all the ridiculous things people decided to knock him for, and he's still a very good quarterback prospect. I never claimed he was an elite or "franchise QB" but I think he can be a good or very good NFL starter, and the Vikings desperately need a player who can be a quality starter at that position. The fact that he went 29 picks after Blake Bortles is an absolute joke in my opinion, but the Vikings did a great job not only to end up with Bridgewater, but to get him at the very end of the 1st round so they have the option to control his rights for five years versus only four years had they picked him in the 2nd round.
And that concludes my 1st round recap… It's good to be back, and hopefully next year I won't get swamped with work during 70 hour work weeks during the time that I'm trying to finish all of my scouting reports.
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# hcup - Friday 2 May, 2014
Fitting swansong for Alain Rolland as he gets Heineken Cup final reffing gig
One of these men is off to Cardiff at the end of the month. The other is Munster legend Paul O'Connell.
# hcup - Tuesday 29 April, 2014
8 crucial errors that cost Munster a place in the Heineken Cup final
After focusing on the heroics of Simon Zebo, James Coughlan and company, we use GIFS and video clips to highlight some key slip ups.
# hcup - Monday 28 April, 2014
Ronan O'Gara labels Munster's Heineken Cup semi final venue 'a disgrace'
The former out-half believes the ERC should have selected a different venue than Stade Velodrome, which is currently under construction.
# hcup - Sunday 27 April, 2014
Munster need to explode over the gainline today and CJ is the man they need to fire
Toulon's back row represented one of Europe's most feared units but the South African is capable of taking the fight to them.
'Munster win could be the catalyst of another golden era' - Mick O'Driscoll
The former Reds lock played two seasons of Top 14 rugby with Perpignan.
# hcup - Saturday 26 April, 2014
Hanrahan put through his paces as O'Donnell tries out the subs' bench in Marseille
Rob Penney's men went through a gentle captain's run ahead of Sunday's semi final with Toulon.
Saracens' name on the Heineken Cup? Ashton breaks record as Clermont crumble
The England winger surpassed the record for tournament tries and referee Nigel Owens made his mark.
Chris Ashton hoping to eclipse Heineken Cup try-scoring record against Clermont
The Saracens winger is one try off equalling a long-standing European Cup record.
# hcup - Friday 25 April, 2014
In pictures: Munster players and fans make their presence felt in Marseilles
7,000 fans from the southern province are turning the port town red as we speak.
# hcup - Wednesday 23 April, 2014
'Conor Murray can handle out-half pressure if Munster come calling' - James Hart
The Grenoble scrum-half knows a thing or two about facing the Top 14′s best following his breakthrough season with Grenoble.
Paul O'Connell compares Toulon with All Blacks ahead of Munster semi final
The veteran lock says the Heineken Cup champions are better than the side that beat his province heavily in France in 2011.
# hcup - Tuesday 22 April, 2014
In pictures: Munster's players in training ahead of Heineken Cup semi final
22-year-old academy out-half Jonathan Holland trained with the senior squad as JJ Hanrahan underwent fitness tests.
Munster should resist calls to start Simon Zebo at fullback against Toulon
There have been suggestions that Munster should go with an attacking back three of Zebo, Conway and Earls.
# hcup - Monday 21 April, 2014
'Some Munster players will have to go beyond where they have been before to beat Toulon'
Head coach Rob Penney is calling on his team to play the best game in their history to knock off the reigning champions.
# hcup - Sunday 6 April, 2014
Brian O'Driscoll and Jonny Wilkinson set for final showdown
The Irish and English rugby legends meet in a last-man-standing clash at Stade Felix Mayol this afternoon.
'You'd probably love to stay in Ireland and keep it an All-Ireland semi-final'
Munster second row Paul O'Connell was thrilled by his side's maul during yesterday's victory over Toulouse in Limerick.
Shane Byrne: Leinster need to dominate trench warfare if they are to stun Toulon
The former Leinster and Ireland hooker is leaning towards a home win for the reigning champions but hopes Matt O'Connor's men can prove him wrong.
# hcup - Saturday 5 April, 2014
Payne challenge a yellow but red card 'very harsh', says Muller
French referee Jerome Garces will not be welcome back at Ravenhill any time soon.
GIF: Jared Payne sent off for Ulster after only four minutes
The New Zealand fullback was given his marching orders after taking out opposite number Andy Goode.
'We'd love to face Leinster next' says delighted Paul O'Connell
Leinster would set up an all-Ireland last-four showdown with a win in France tomorrow.
GIF: Keith Earls dives over for early try in rousing Munster victory
The Limerick native got the home crowd roaring at Thomond Park.
McAlister starts instead of Beauxis for Munster clash
The 30-year-old former All Black star had originally been named on the replacements bench.
'Trimble, Henry and Ravenhill roar will help Ulster topple Saracens' - Adam D'Arcy
Former Ulster fullback Adam D'Arcy gives his take on this afternoon's Heineken Cup quarter final.
# hcup - Friday 4 April, 2014
Shane Byrne: Pienaar and 'world-class wrecking ball' Ferris to see Ulster through
The former Leinster and Saracens hooker believes his old side will fall short at a sold-out Ravenhill on Saturday evening.
'Super-human' Ruan Pienaar targets second Heineken Cup final in three seasons
Former Ulster teammate Adam D'Arcy caught up with the South African ahead of this weekend's Heineken Cup clash with Saracens.
Leinster go for Jimmy Gopperth at out-half ahead of difficult trip to Toulon
Meanwhile, Cian Healy, Rhys Ruddock and Dave Kearney are all fit to start at Stade Mayol.
# hcup - Thursday 3 April, 2014
Toulouse have no reason to fear Munster faithful, says Maxime Medard
The French winger believes his team are hitting form at the right time.
Aviva Stadium, not Croke Park, confirmed for potential Leinster v Munster semi final
There are two gigantic, French obstacles in place that may well scupper any hopes of a rematch of the 2006 and 2009 clashes.
Wilkinson and Castro return as Toulon name 27-man group to face Leinster
Bakkies Botha and Ali Williams have failed to recover from injury in time for the Heineken Cup quarter-final.
Simon Hick column: Irish nous staving off French power play, for now
Top 14 sides have been unashamed in spending big and buying bigger in recent years, writes Simon Hick.
# hcup - Wednesday 2 April, 2014
Ulster will thrash Saracens, if this cool Lego video is anything to go by
We are not sure if Ruan Pienaar is being tackled or is sporting the sprawled monkey hairstyle.
'Do you want to let Alain Rolland know that?' - Penney's pride in Munster scrum
The province's Kiwi head coach is confident his forwards can deal with the 'behemoth' Toulouse pack this weekend.
# hcup - Monday 31 March, 2014
McAlister doubtful for Munster clash, Noves admits
Toulouse have been hit by a string of injury woes ahead of the Thomond Park showdown.
# hcup - Monday 27 January, 2014
Super Saturday in store as Heineken Cup announce 1/4 final kick-off times
Munster have been handed another early kick-off, while Leinster meet Toulon on the Sunday afternoon.
# hcup - Monday 20 January, 2014
'He's an easy guy to follow': O'Connell lauds O'Mahony leadership
The Ireland captain says he has enjoyed 'playing under' Peter O'Mahony.
Munster backs don't get credit they deserve – Penney
The Munster coach says many of his players feel they deserve a better 'crack' with Joe Schmidt.
# hcup - Sunday 19 January, 2014
Leinster and Munster on Heineken Cup collision course if they pass French tests
Matt O'Connor believes his team has the capabilities needed to win their fourth Heineken Cup.
Leinster to visit home of Heineken Cup champions as last eight decided
Munster will face Toulouse at home while Saracens will visit Ravenhill to meet Ulster.
Munster wrap up home quarter final after burying Edinburgh at Thomond
Rob Penney's men ran in six tries to dismiss the feeble Scottish challenge in Limerick.
5 talking points from Ulster's 100% perfect Tigers triumph
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The Master's Programme in Computer and Systems Sciences at Stockholm University offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge in IT Systems. You will not only learn the theories, methods and tools but also learn how to practice. At Stockholm University, you learn how to efficiently develop advanced computer systems, software systems, using both agile and standard system development methods.
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The Master's Programme in Computer and Systems Sciences at Stockholm University is very diverse and offers you the opportunity to select from a variety of courses. Among the elective courses you will find courses in data mining, IT management, information security, business intelligence, decision analysis and IT project management. Additionally, you learn about scientific communication and research methodology.
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The bulk of the musical talk
Got an SSH for trials today.
Paul Sidey is a very trusting man, asking me for my opinions. Well, I've got enough of them, that's for sure. I initially thought I'd email Paul with results, but I decided I'd post my findings for all the junkies out there. Paul, I'll remove this if you so desire.
Got the mp today - 2 day service - great. Very nice looking piece. Took 5min. to unpack it - no chance of damage here with a great packing job.
Test Horn - Mirafone 1291 BBb
Comparison MP - Laskey 30Ge
Warmed up like always w/ my regular mp, and played some until I felt ready. I put the SSH in. First impression: Damn, a really centered, focused sound. Felt very good, like my G&W Taku and gold Laskey 30H. Penetrating tone. Attacks, slurs, and leaps were very smooth. The Laskey produced a little lighter and richer sound, but the SSH made a very resonant tone with plenty of highs. I will try it in a big room sometime - I believe the projection w/ the SSH will be tremendous because of the qualities I hear in the sound. I felt like the neighbors should be calling me to ease up when I stood on it with the SSH, since I felt like they should hear it. Very commanding tone. I played low, high, slow, fast, songs, etudes, and even knocked a little rust off the Vaughn Williams (damned F tuba fingerings kept creeping in ). The only limits were those of the player. I did notice that the intonation was much improved compared to the 30Ge. It wasn't bad, but it was darn near perfect. More time on the horn, then a comprehensive tuner-check.
Hard to make a call so soon, but initially I'd say this is one mp that funnel-fans need to look at. Worth a look for everyone, IMO. I'll post more as I go along.
I'll put a lot of time in on it this week. I'll try it next to a Laskey 30He, G&W Taku, Mirafone TU 29, and a Conn Helleberg. I'll play it on the job this weekend in a big hall and report my experience.
Overall first impression:
A+ A real contender.
More to come...
Du hast alles beschissen!!!
I have always valued "Doc's" reviews of equipment as he always has been extremely thorough, and straight shooting. I appreciate his initial thoughts as I am pretty sure he will tell me where he sees room for improvement just as evenly as what he likes even though I consider him a good friend. We have different views on some favourite equipment and that is another reason I asked for his thoughts. I look foward to hearing more as he spends time with the mouthpiece and hope it will assist others in deciding if and if so, where the SSH might have a fit for them.
I am always happy to answer any questions that players might have but I am sure Doc and a few others who own or have tried the mouthpiece would be happy to give you thoughts to consder as well. A mouthpiece needs to fit you but it never hurts to research as much as possible and try as many as you can.
With that in mind, if you are in the Altlanta area there is a SSH available to trial along with the full lines of excellent mouthpieces from Mike Finn and Giddings & Webster through Bill Pritchard and Andy Smith's new Tuba Geek Nights.
One is scheduled for Saturday November 19th with others upcoming in the future. I know that they both have mentioned they would love to meet with other tubists happening about in the area to "talk shop" and jam at any time as well.
Bills contact info: http://forums.chisham.com/profile.php?m ... file&u=685
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Here are some more findings.
Mouthpiece compared:
Laskey 30Ge - More colorful sound, yet doesn't seem to project as well as the SSH. The SSH seems to have more "core" (for lack of a better term). The SSH noticeably improved the intonation compared to the 30Ge. Articulation, attacks, slotting, etc. were all improved with the SSH. Rim/inner edge on 30Ge was not flat/sharp enough for me. The 30g handled lyrical and technical passages well, as did the SSH, although the SSH seemed to slot better.
Laskey 30He gold - Slightly more colorful, but not much. Similar feeling b/c of the gold. Didn't seem to project as well as the SSH (it's hard to tell from behind the horn), but I felt the neighbors ought to hear the SSH. Articulation, attacks, slotting, etc. were all slightly improved with the SSH. Rim/inner edge on 30He was not flat/sharp enough for me.
G&W Taku (a shank) - Not as colorful as the SSH. Low range would NOT break up, despite my incessant hammering (and nearly passing out) - solid as a rock. High range was good, but slightly less clarity than the SSH. Intonation was not different enough for me to really be concerned with. Articulation, attacks, slotting, etc. were very similar.
Mirafone TU-29 - Way too cushioned and soft for me. Tone was lacking. Articulation, attacks, slotting, etc. were quite improved with the SSH. Not a bad mp, but not one that would work for me.
Schilke Helleberg IIe - Slightly more colorful sound, although it was thin. Low range was more work than any other mp I tried. Intonation was a little better on SSH. Articulation, attacks, slotting, etc. were all improved with the SSH. Rim/inner edge on the Schilke seemed more round and cushioned.
I still came back to the SSH and the Laskey 30Ge. The 30Ge and SSH handled lyrical passages well. The SSH handled the slurring, etc. better, but the 30Ge seemed to have a slightly better "singing" tone. The SSH seemed the choice for technical stuff and excerpts. It had that kind of sound. Hmm... bowl for solo, funnel for ensemble... no surprise there.
Next: Trials on the job w/ Laskey 30Ge and SSH. I will also throw my Conn Helleberg into the mix.
Bis dann,
Du hast alles beschissen!!!
Paul, what are the chances of you showing up at the Army conference this year? Would be nice to play that MP, get tanked, and talk shop. Maybe not in that order.
Doc? LV? Steve? Are you listening? Free up some bucks and get out here.
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I'm working on it. I just need to get to DC. BTW, have you had your baby yet?
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I have the best of intentions every year to attend the Army conference without success so far. Maybe this year...
Hey CK,
Step all you want.
I'd like to go to the conference, but it comes at a bad time at work, money is tight, and I'm saving to go back to school part time, as well as go to Germany this summer. We'll see how much of that I can actually pull off. In the mean time, I'm gonna have to sell some mp's so I can keep the SSH. Merry Christmas to ME!
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After start skipped, Smyly earns win in relief
DETROIT -- Drew Smyly doesn't know when his first start of the season will be, but he saw his first action Friday after a rain delay chased starter Anibal Sanchez after four innings in the Tigers' 10-4 win over the Orioles.
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EG: Alright, folks, it isn't that often we revisit a topic, but that is EXACTLY what we are doing today. What earthshaking developments have taken place that drive us to do so?
Wonder Woman.
That's right, folks. Our pleas, in part have been heard. In the most recent images released from the upcoming TV tragedy of epic proportions, Wonder Woman, the costume has been changed.
I'll say it again, slowly: The. Costume. Has. Been. Changed.
Thanks to the very comments and concerns expressed right here on this blog, the Steve Austin Book Club has convinced the Dark Forces working on this series to (at least partially) fix the costume.
OG: Huzzah!!! Er, well, that is, Partial Huzzah!!!
EG: I'm sure that some of the other bloggers out there that made some comments had a slight impact on the decision as well, but I'm hereby claiming credit for this advancement in the voice of fandom for this blog. We, OG and EG got this done for you, our people.
You are welcome.
OG: Yes, that's right! Big shot Hollywood muckety-muck David E. Kelly and those ninnies at NBC have buckled under the mounting pressure from our rarely updated and virtually unknown blog! OUR INFLUENCE CANNOT BE DENIED ANY LONGER!!!
EG: So, let's take a look at the updated costume!
EG: There she is, determinedly running! First off, let me say, I know it isn't perfect. The top is still shiny. I still wish they'd gone with a more dull, leather-like top. But, look at the improvements – the pants are darker, and no longer made of vinyl. And the boots! We got the red boots! And not the hooker-heels that the blue boots were! That right there was such a vast improvement I can almost forgive the shortcomings.
OG: Indeed, on the whole, it is a significant improvement. The only reason I wish they had held their ground on the original costume is that we could have seen shots of her running awkwardly in vinyl pants and trying to jump up on cars in stilettos. Certainly the comedy of that would have been delightful!
EG: But, I did mention shortcomings. With the replacement of just the pants material/tone, the costume now seems a bit less cohesive. As much as I didn't like the shiny elements of the original picture released, the costume had a flow to it. Yes, a cheap Halloween-esque plastic-y flow, but a flow nonetheless. That said, I still think this is better.
OG: 'Tis a very good point EG. It does look very much disjointed. But, with such a short span of time between the initial release of the original costume image and these new images, I think the changes they made were the only ones they could do on the quick.
On a side-note, as much as I celebrate our victory in getting them to make changes, it is clear evidence that they don't have a firm creative vision for this show nor the confidence to stick to their guns that such a vision would give them. And, with it being NBC, it feels like Heroes all over again – Changing and modifying their show based on the whims of fandom ultimately results in an even worse product. Does that make any sense?
EG: I get what you are saying, but I think you have to consider that this is *just* a costume modification, and not necessarily an indication of any lack of vision. Frankly, I'm more inclined to believe that they released the images just early enough so that they could make modifications based on fan reaction. If you think of that as an affirmative decision, it becomes less wishy-washy and more tactical.
And, if you are paranoid like me and follow that line of thinking to a darker conclusion, maybe those initial image drops were released *just* to get the fans to react in the way they did, that these changes were always going to come down the line, but now the studio can claim they actually listened to fans…
What? Too much?
OG: Anyway, putting that aside. What else?
EG: Nitpicking, I really do wish they'd gone with the silver on the boots instead of the gold. But, that is such a minor concern, it doesn't even need to be mentioned. Along that same line, the stars on the pants would stand out more in silver as well.
OG: Hmm, I can see what you're saying and certainly wouldn't be opposed to that. But, the gold does fall in line with the iconography of the character, making a revised look to the character still fall within the bounds of what we expect from a Wonder Woman costume.
EG: But, let's take note of the other aspect of this show we are seeing in these images – Wonder Woman is running. That implies that there is actually going to be action in the TV show! As an occasional viewer of Smallville, I'm used to a superhero show that barely has any action most of the time, and this show, we are already seeing action! I'll admit, I feared, given David Kelly's record of doing mostly courtroom dramas, that we'd never get around to any superheroic action scenes, so I'm suddenly filled with cautious optimism for this show.
OG: Well, we probably shouldn't get ahead of ourselves just yet. This is the Pilot after all which is generally a more action-y affair in this type of show anyway. I don't recall the Smallville Pilot (I believe the only episode I ever watched) but I gotta think that had some promising action in it as well. Also, running? Really? I mean, isn't this situation tailor-made for Wonder Woman to show off her lasso skills? Ah, looks like I found another nit to pick. Please, carry on.
EG: Hey, how about a clip from the filming of the show?
OG: Let's do it!
EG: Yowch! Busted knees are never fun!
OG: I have to say, she looks 1000 times less silly in action then I thought she would. Apparently, this ain't just gonna be Ally McBeal with tights. That said, the shiny top does look significantly goofier in action than the pants. Despite that, it's pretty encouraging overall.
EG: It does bolster my pie-eyed optimism. I know it isn't much, but I did expected so little.
OG: Me too. But, I have to say, though we have no context for this clip, I do get worried in any superhero project where the hero/heroine is chasing some random thug. I like my superheroes to fight dudes that are equal to or even superior to them in ability. Of course, he mounted that last car with a lot more skill then she did (she looked pretty winded, right?), so I should probably reserve judgment there.
EG: Before we finish, let's take a look at two more images. First, this:
EG: Now, that's not even right. I know that Adrianne Palicki is more attractive than this bizarre shot lets on. I'm just saying – not an attractive angle.
OG: I'm going to venture to say that Ms. Palicki has probably already lodged a complaint about this angle. Yikes.
EG: And, finally, this image:
EG: I don't know if this photo was darkened on purpose, or if it was just the particular lighting, but, wow, this image shows the potential for awesome this costume has. The colors in this one are dead on what they should be for the live action, the shine is more easily overlooked, and the flow of the costume is much better. If this is how the costume comes across on-screen, I'll be thrilled!
OG: And, that's not counting the wonders (I think this leaves me with 4 or 5 more crappy puns for the year based on the strict new crappy pun policy we put into effect recently) they can do to the color and look in post production enhancement work. So, I'm thinking this aspect of the show will be the least of our worries.
EG: I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm starting to actually look forward to this series. I know the potential for it stinking is huge, but, seriously, the makers listened to geekdom about the costume. They WANT this show to be successful, they WANT to please the fans. How often does that happen, people? I mean, seriously? For that reason, I'm going to watch this show. That's right – I'm declaring right now that I'm going to watch this show, good or bad!
OG: I'm with you. But, I must reiterate my concerns about how wishy-washy they've proved themselves to be already. But, you are right. A certain amount of respect for the fans opinions is healthy and can lead to a better show. No doubt. I just hope that outside of the costume they have a fresh and interesting take on the world of the character and give us something worth tuning into each week. So, I'm going to go ahead and join you in some good old-fashioned "cautious optimism."
EG: For the changes to this costume, I'm driving my rating four and a half Running Steves. If the red bodice were changed to a duller leather look, I'd make it five in a heartbeat.
OG: I'll bump from 3 ½ to four. They can certainly still change the top after the pilot is done and I'll gladly revise upwards should that happen.
EG: Alright, Mr. Kelly and NBC… you've got us… can you hold on to us?


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Department of Primatology
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phone: +49 (0)341 3550 - 200
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Edward Wright
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Department of Primatology
Deutscher Platz 6
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email: edward_wright@[>>> Please remove the brackets! <<<]eva.mpg.de
Research interests
I am interested in the evolutionary basis of animal behaviour. How social and ecological pressures shape the diversity of animal behaviour at the individual and society levels. More specifically, how animals compete with each other for limited resources, such as food and mates, and how variance in competitive ability leads to skew in reproductive success and ultimately fitness.
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My PhD work focused on the feeding ecology of mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei). The main goal of my research was to better understand the interplay between ecology, behavior and social organization in this species. I demonstrated that the costs of feeding competition are not equally shared among adult females in a group. Moreover, I also examined the proximate mechanisms which are at play. Lastly, we compare the energetics between the two mountain gorilla populations to better understand how variability in ecology gives rise to variation in behavior and life history.
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My current research focuses on the relationships between body size, dominance rank and reproductive success in adult male and female mountain gorillas.
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Lance Armstrong Looms Large in California Tobacco Fight
Cycling champion pledges large contribution to June tax measure.
Tobacco opponents in California got some needed ammunition Wednesday with news that Lance Armstrong's foundation will be a major contributor to a brewing ballot fight over tobacco taxes.
Armstrong, a Tour de France champion and a cancer survivor, announced that his LIVESTRONG Foundation has agreed to cut a check for $1.5 million to help the Prop 29 campaign.
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The measure, which is backed by the American Lung Association and American Cancer Society, would increase taxes by a dollar on each pack of cigarettes.
The governor's Finance Department has estimated it would raise, initially, nearly $900 million a year.
According to the measure's language, that money would be placed in a special fund and spent on research dealing with cancer, heart disease, emphysema, "and other tobacco-related diseases", as well as prevention programs.
Tobacco giant Philip Morris is expected to spend big to defeat the measure. It's arguing that the measure lacks acccountability to taxpayers, since the funding would be overseen by a new panel of political appointees.
The anti-Prop 29 campaign is trying to capitalize on the public's distrust of Sacramento.
"Now is not the time for Lance Armstrong to come into our state and ask us to support a flawed measure...to create another big-government spending program," said California Taxpayers Association President Teresa Casazza in a statement released Wednesday.
Prop 29 is just the latest effort to tax tobacco products in California.
The state already has an existing cigarette tax and tobacco products surcharge that, collectively, adds up to 87 cents per pack.
The relative lack of ballot measures in June means that voters will be seeing a lot of Prop 29 TV ads this spring as this fight heats up.
It's not just Armstrong's money, of course, but his fame that will help tobacco opponents in what is typically a lopsided spending battle.
Because this tax targets only a specific group of consumers, it will be far different from the tax battles that loom on the November ballot.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.
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Running an iPad App on Windows
Is it possible to run an iPad app on a Windows computer, or to run the iPad operating system?
No. Apps for the iPad and iPhone are specifically designed for Apple's mobile operating system, called iOS, and that operating system is built to run only on Apple's mobile devices. There are some apps called "Web apps," which are really websites that behave like applications. For instance, Amazon just released a Web version of its Kindle e-reader app called the Kindle Cloud Reader. These are the exception to the rule: They do work on iPads and Windows PCs. But they aren't, strictly speaking, iPad apps.
I am thinking of getting an original iPad (Apple reconditioned) instead of the iPad 2. It would save me about $170 and appears to have about all the same features including full warranty except the camera, which I have on my newer iPod. Any reason I shouldn't do this?
No, not if you don't need the cameras and trust Apple's refurbishing service (I have no reason to distrust it, just have no experience with it). The original iPad runs the same software and apps and has most of the same capabilities. However, it is thicker and heavier than the current model, and while I always found it speedy, it isn't as fast as the newer one.
Is there a link you can provide for a free download of Microsoft Word? I didn't get it on my Windows 7 PC.
Microsoft Word, and the Office suite of which it is a part, aren't available as free downloads, as far as I know. But you can download a free 60-day trial. If you want a free office suite, you might try Open Office.
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- List titled "October 1857," listing Harriet C. Capen, Robert Briggs, Thomas C. Wales, Stimpson & Whiting, James W. Bates, Russell, Hennesey & Phelps, Willis & Co., Witherbee [Wetherbee] Bro., J. P. Polion Dubuc, Joel Brett, Jos. [Joseph] Russell, Jonathan, Cottle, David Kimball, Thomas E. Lillie, Duncan Cameron, Holmes Holden & Catler. Mrs. Phelan, Albany Block [residential building] and ca. 50 others.
- List titled "April 1850," listing Richard Hildreth, Harriet C. Capen, Robert Briggs, Thomas C. Wales, Stimpson & Whiting, James Bales, James Bates, James Hennessey, Willis & Co., Witherbee [Wetherbee] Bro., Joel Brett, Smith & Swift; James L. Giles, Lawrence McArdle, David Kimball and ca. 50 others.
- List titled "April 1847," including Richard Hildreth, Harriet C. Capen, J. & E. Bales, G. C. Leach, Paul Morrill, Edward Rohan, J. K. Blasdell, Artemas White, Willis & Co., Ellis G. Loring, Wetherbee Brothers, Joel Brett, Thacher Beal, Hiram Davis, Jacob Berkmaer, Charles N. Chandler, Sundry tenants [of] 45 Congress St. and ca. 65 others.
- List titled "January 1851," Harriet C. Capen, Robert Briggs, Stimpson & Whiting, James Bates, Edward Hennessey, Willis & Co., Wetherbee Brothers, Joel Brett, Smith & Swift, Jonathan Cottle, David Kimball, Thomas E. Lillie & Co., Mrs. Cameron, John Kuhn, Holman, Holden, Hatler, Thomas Whittmore, Solomon Guess, George L. Thayer, Albany Block [residential building], and ca. 40 others.
- Two-page list of donors to the Liberator in 1839. Also includes donations made in January 1840 and "amounts loaned to Liberator committee." The list of donors includes William Rotch, Andrew Robeson, the Pawtucket Anti-Slavery Society, William Bassett, the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society, Mary Ann Russell, Isaac Winslow, [Samuel] Fessenden, Joseph Southwick, Ellis Gray Loring, Samuel Philbrick, Samuel Rodman, Joseph Southwick, Christopher Robinson and others.
- List of donations [to the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society] from ca. 110 people belonging to various churches. Divided into columns labeled Orthodox, Baptists, Methodist, and Unitarian. Some of the names included in the list are: James Trask Woodbury, G. Buckingham Wilcox, Giles Pease; E. A. (Edward Ainsley) Stockman, Abijah Stowell, Benjamin Whitmore, Luther Sheldon, Asaph Meriam, C. T. Tucker, and Charles Manning Bowers.


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If you have over $10,000 and a hunger for ludicrously high definition TVs, Toshiba's impending 55-inch predator is gunning for your wallet and cranium. 4k resolution is more spec candy than anything, but glasses-free 3D? Yes please.
If you want 3D, you'll have to do with a measly 720p, but 2D content will enjoy the beastly mega-resolution that smashes 1080p by a factor of four. Engadget says it'll arrive the first quarter of this year. So start saving. Let's hope CES has more headwear-eliminating 3D sets (and 4k resolution monsters). [Engadget via The Verge]


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Last night I received a text (in bold letters) and here's the answer in an undaunted even slightly aggressive and poetic manner.
You pissed at me because I don't text at night?
No because I used to and you never bothered to reply
Or simply
Once in a while, sent me an emoticon
What is that even supposed to imply?
You pissed at me because I don't call?
You haven't since I left
Two years ago
It's time you outgrow
Your ego
Because I didn't give the appropriate reaction
When we spoke in BP?
Is that when you made me wait
Came half and hour late
Fixated on my weight?
Because I'm not begging for my t-shirt,
For every detail of your life?
As far as I can remember
We painted the tee together
I'd gladly parcel it to you
It's not an issue
Because I'm this narcissistic science bitch?
Narcissistic? Yes but never a bitch
Science has nothing to do
With morality
This is how you've always been
We were intellectually
But never emotionally akin
Because I made friends you don't like?
I never questioned
Your choice of friends
Then, why this sudden urge
To make amends?
Is it because they too
Couldn't understand you?
Look, are we even friends anymore?
After you've read so far
It'd be surprising if I said yes
But I'm a person of my word
I meant it when I said
I wouldn't change you for the world
You can give me the answer, and whatever it is,
I'd take it gladly.
I bet my answer caught you off guard
But it wasn't written with disregard
I'm a terrible friend,
I told you earlier.
And lonelier and moodier
Just say what's in you head
And let it be over with.
I just did though
I've been holding this in
For a really long time
Our relationship is based on lunacy
Often bordering on the sublime


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Before January 1 is a great time to buy a 2013 car. Consumer Reports says that you can save hundreds of dollars if you take advantage of end-of-the-month, as well as end-of-the-year, deals.
Sticker price is one thing, but how much will a car really cost you? The Nissan Versa, for example, is one of the least expensive cars sold, but Consumer Reports says its poor reliability means it could cost you in the long run. Turns out paying $500 more for the Hyundai Accent is a better value, with better reliability, and it's a much nicer car to boot.
Consumer Reports is just out with its list of the "best new-car values." The rankings are based on three elements: Consumer Reports' road-test scores, predicted reliability from its Annual Auto Survey, and an estimate of how much it'll cost to own the car for five years.
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The latest news from Consumer Reports magazine.
Consumer Reports says the Toyota Prius offers the best value, with a sticker price that's under $30,000, and over time the Prius costs a very economical 49 cents a mile to own.
On the other end of the spectrum is the BMW 750Li. Its sticker price is almost $100,000, and it's a whopping $1.80 a mile to own—the worst value on Consumer Reports' list.
Every category from compact car to SUV has good and bad performers. But if you need space and want a good value, Consumer Reports recommends a wagon, a minivan, or a small SUV.
Some good choices include the Toyota Sienna and the Mazda5.
If you're looking for a smaller vehicle, Consumer Reports says the Mini Cooper's base model is another great value—it costs 49 cents a mile to own. And it has plenty of luxury features and is a lot of fun to drive, too!
Complete Ratings and recommendations on all kinds of products, including appliances, cars & trucks, and electronic gear, are available on Consumer Reports' website.


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GREENBURGH — The Knicks will not concede they have a "big" problem — yet.
GREENBURGH — The Knicks will not concede they have a "big" problem — yet.
They know the Indiana Pacers have a size advantage, realize that Carmelo Anthony is going to get beat up banging against a bulkier body, and understand that a change to a lineup with a conventional power forward may become necessary.
Not now, but check back if they lose Game 2 on Tuesday night.
"I'm not saying I won't do that. But I'm just saying right now we've only got one game under our belt. ... The small lineup that we started didn't cost us," Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Monday. "And I don't consider Melo a small. You guys might, but I don't."
He is, though, when it comes to his matchup against the Pacers.
Listed at 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, Anthony has a quickness advantage playing against power forwards, and he's big enough to defend many of them. But Indiana's David West is 6-9 and 250, playing his natural position he's been an All-Star at, and he's one of the toughest competitors around.
The Pacers outrebounded the Knicks 44-30 on Sunday in their 102-95 victory in the opener of the second-round series.
"We're a big, physical team," Pacers center Roy Hibbert said. "Their specialty is their offensive firepower and we've got guys that could hold down the paint and the perimeter, too. So we just try to make everything as hard as possible for those guys and use our length and athleticism."
Anthony was in foul trouble and shot only 10 of 28, and a couple of his teammates even expressed concern about the pounding he took. But Anthony offers no excuses and his coach makes no concessions, saying the guys who started weren't the problem since the Knicks led after the first quarter.
"I thought we came out, we held our own the start of the game, had nothing to do with who started at the 4 or the 5," Woodson said.
"Melo's played big guys all year. Last I checked, statistics-wise we've been pretty damn good this year with Melo playing at the 4 spot, so I don't see any reason to change at this point right now."
But something is affecting Anthony. The NBA's leading scorer has made just 35 of 110 shots over his last four games and his shooting percentage for the postseason is down to 38 percent overall and 26 percent from 3-point range.
Point guard Raymond Felton wondered if the Pacers were targeting Anthony's sore left shoulder that he wore a strap over in Game 1 to keep in place. Teammate Kenyon Martin said he didn't think Anthony should have to "wrestle and tussle" with West and that perhaps the Knicks should start a bigger lineup. (He would be the obvious candidate to start).
"I think K-Mart is coming from a concerned standpoint as a teammate from me getting beat up so much, but we've been going through and dealing with the same thing all year long," Anthony said.
"I'm fine. I've been bruised up, beat up all year long, so as far as them guys targeting the shoulder, I can't worry about that."
Martin is only an inch taller and weighs less than Anthony, who shifted from his normal small forward spot to the power forward last season when Amare Stoudemire was injured and stayed there this season when Stoudemire remained out. The Knicks flourished with the small lineup and an emphasis on 3-point shooting.
"Kenyon is no bigger than Melo, that's kind of how I look at it," Woodson said. "We'll just gauge it and see how it goes tomorrow and if we've got to make that adjustment, I'll be the one to make that call."
Stoudemire could become an option to get big man minutes later in the series if he's cleared to return from right knee surgery. He took part in 3-on-3 scrimmages Monday, looking winded but expecting to practice Thursday and be in uniform Saturday.
"Game 1 was tough for us, but we're going to retaliate in Game 2 and see how that goes, and then from that game we'll see what type of adjustments we need to make. And then if I'm able to play, then I will," Stoudemire said.
The Knicks said most of their problems stemmed from being outworked, but they've got other issues. Hibbert (14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks) dominated his matchup with Tyson Chandler (4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 6 fouls), and Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith continued his shooting woes by going 4 of 15.
"I thought both teams played extremely physical. It's going to be that kind of series," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "I don't think we've won that physicality battle or anything like that. I think they played extremely hard and physical, and so did we."
With the Knicks unable to hit from the perimeter, they were forced to drive at Hibbert and other big defenders, which plays into the Pacers' hands. But Anthony said he'll keep doing it, insisting again the Knicks' effort was more of a problem than the Pacers' execution.
"For the most part, everything came down to effort yesterday," he said. "In our minds, we cannot get outworked like we did yesterday and that will be the adjustment."


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A funny thing happened on the way to TBS Just for Laughs Chicago - and Stephen Sondheim lyrics aptly apply to Chicago's comedy forum:
Something familiar, something peculiar
Something for everyone: a comedy tonight
Something appealing, something appalling
Something for everyone: a comedy tonight
Just for Laughs Chicago kicked off its fifth anniversary celebration with a spectacular line up, featuring many of comedy's living legends, brightest stars and fastest-rising talent. Taking place June 11- June 16, this sprawling, six-day event featured some of the funniest people on the planet.
The lineup for America's biggest comedy festival included Russell Brand, Bill Maher, Seth Meyers, Bob Newhart, David Cross, Nick Swardson, John Hodgman, Artie Lange, Hannibal Buress, Al Madrigal, Maria Bamford, Dylan Moran, Anjelah Johnson, the stars of TBS's "Sullivan & Son," truTV's "Impractical Jokers," and IFC's "The Whitest Kids U' Know."
Wherever you looked – you could find someone to tickle your fancy, whether a show-biz icon, rising talent, alt-comedy king, pod cast subversive, or shock jock. And whatever venue you ambled into, you were sure to get a sharp dose of comedy ranging from wry to dry, blue to burlesque, deadpan to self-deprecating, farcical to satirical, slapstick to stand up.
Something convulsive, something repulsive
Something for everyone: a comedy tonight
Something aesthetic, something frenetic
Something for everyone: a comedy tonight
From historic nightclubs to the hottest modern theaters, the Just for Laughs Chicago venues included the Chicago Theater, Stage 773, The Park West, The Vic Theatre, ShowPlace ICON, Constellation, and the UP Comedy Club.
To underscore the disparate tribes of humorists who crossed paths at the revolving doors of venues around town – try matching the quote to the comedian: Russell Brand, David Cross, Artie Lange, or Bob Newhart
- "I'm three-quarters Irish and the humor is about three things: drinking, death, and Catholics."
- "You know what's weird? I hate yogurt-covered raisins, but I love Go-Gurt-covered Craisins."
- "Hey, I'm in Chicago – I'm actually semi-attractive here."
- "Twenty percent of your ticket price today is for insemination."
- "I got $55 and they got $65, and soon I smartened up and was on the other side of the counter." - regarding working in a Chicago unemployment benefits office.
- "I once watched Fox News for 12 hours. There were no foxes."
- "I was a big Cubs fan. It prepared you for life. You can get ahead and still blow it."
(answers in backwards order G-A are Newhart, Brand, Newhart, Brand, Lange, Cross, Newhart)
Steve Heisler, a consultant and producer for Just for Laughs Chicago, was charged with overseeing the grassroots programming at the shows happening in local, comedy-friendly venues with relatively small capacities and budgets. On his blog, he called out some of the not-to-miss acts that deserved attention, even if they didn't garner the same attention up front as the headliners.
In 2009, Just For Laughs partnered with TBS to produce a comedy festival in Chicago. Five years later, TBS Just For Laughs Chicago is America's single largest comedy festival, Presented in collaboration with Chicago-based JAM Productions and Outback Concerts, this annual event has established itself as an integral component of Chicago's rich cultural heritage, and a must-see for thousands of comedy fans and industry executives alike.
The 2013 Just for Laughs Chicago was funded in part by presenting sponsor State Farm. Says Lewis Lazar, a long-time fixture in the Chicago ad and marketing scene, "Comedy is a natural tie-in for State Farm, as the Bloomington, Ill.-based insurance behemoth has made humor a staple in the company's advertising and marketing for several years now."
So when you're looking for some folly next year at this time, remember that the funny things Stephen Sondheim described over half a century ago can be found right here in Chicago, if you know where to look.
Pantaloons and tunics, courtesans and eunuchs
Funerals and chases, baritones and basses
Panderers, philanderers, cupidity, timidity
Mistakes, fakes, rhymes, crimes
Tumblers, grumblers, bumblers, fumblers
Photos courtesy Just for Laughs Chicago


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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Revenue from Google Inc's core Internet business outpaced many analysts' expectations during the crucial holiday quarter and advertising rates fell less than in previous periods, pushing its shares up roughly 5 percent.
The world's largest Internet search company introduced new product listings during the fourth quarter - typically its strongest - and also benefited from business growth in international markets, analysts said.
Excluding traffic-acquisition costs, the business generated net revenue of $9.83 billion, up from $8.13 billion a year earlier, Google reported on Tuesday. That surpassed a $9.6 billion average forecast from six analysts polled by Reuters.
"Business looked really strong, especially from a profitability perspective. They really grew their margins in the core business," said Sameet Sinha, an analyst with B. Riley Caris. "Most of that strength seems to be coming from international markets which grew revenues quite substantially: up 23 percent year over year, versus the 15 percent growth in the third quarter."
Average cost-per-click, a critical metric that denotes the price advertisers pay Google, declined 6 percent from a year ago, the fifth consecutive quarter of decline but an improvement over the third quarter's 15 percent slide.
Google executives told analysts on a conference call that policy changes related to the quality and quantity of ads appearing on certain of its Web properties had helped shore-up click prices while lowering the overall growth rate of paid clicks in the holiday quarter.
"Click prices are still declining, but it's better than expected," said BGC Partners analyst Colin Gillis.
The decline in Google's click prices is partly a result of consumers' shift to smartphones, where Google's ad rates are lower than those on Google's standard website.
Google cited growing demand for its spectrum of online advertising services, including mobile ads, display ads, video ads and its newly-launched product listings, though the company did not provide specific financial results for the individual businesses.
"More small enterprises increasing their spending collectively on Google's various products," continues to drive Google's growth, said Pivotal Research Group Analyst Brian Wieser.
Investors shrugged off another quarterly loss at the Motorola Mobility mobile phone business Google acquired last year, one of various "big bets" that Google Chief Executive Larry Page has made to better position the company for a changing technology landscape defined by mobile gadgets and social networking.
"We now live in a multi-screen world," said Page, adding that "we feel naked without our smartphone."
Page said that Google had work to do in "managing our supply better as well as building a great customer experience," but said Google remains squarely focused on opportunities around newfangled devices such as smartphones.
Asked about the potential threat from Facebook Inc's recently-launched social networking search product, Page cited Google's years of online search experience and innovations such as voice-based search.
Consolidated net income in the fourth quarter was $2.89 billion or $8.62 per share, compared with $2.71 billion, or $8.22 per share, in the year-ago period when Google had not yet acquired Motorola.
Excluding certain items, Google said it earned $10.65 per share in the fourth quarter.
"The core business is a great business and the fourth-quarter is always a time for Google to shine. However, Motorola is still losing money and click rates still declined. They only declined 6 percent, but go back four or five quarters and click prices were improving. So mobile is still pressuring click prices," Gillis said.
The company posted consolidated revenue - which includes its Motorola Mobility mobile phone business but not the television set-top box business it recently agreed to sell - off $14.42 billion on Tuesday.
Motorola Mobility had an operating loss of $353 million during the quarter.
Google Finance Chief Patrick Pichette warned of more fluctuations in Motorola's financial results in the coming quarters as Google continues to restructure that business.
And he noted that Google was working through 12 months to 18 months of product pipeline that Google inherited in the acquisition.
Google announced plans to sell the Motorola Home television set top box business to Arris Group Inc for $2.35 billion. The company also has said it is focused on developing a smaller line-up of products in the mobile phone business.
Shares of Google rose roughly 5 percent to $738.20 in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
Reporting By Alexei Oreskovic; Editing by Bernard Orr


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Actress Natalie Portman is facing protests from disgruntled residents in Israel who are unhappy over her plans to shoot a movie there.
Oscar winner is working on her directorial debut, "A Tale of Love and Darkness," based on the book by Israeli author Amos Oz, and she has chosen to film much of the movie in Jerusalem.
However, ultra-Orthodox Jewish residents of the city's Nahlaot neighborhood claim they were not given enough warning about the shoot and they are unhappy that the filming is taking place close to a local synagogue.
They have written a letter to local officials, obtained by The Times of Israel, which reads, "The film shooting is set to take place on several sensitive streets close to synagogues and yeshivas (educational institutions), and the scenes being filmed should have been examined first to make sure they don't offend anybody's sensitivities."
Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor Rachel Azaria says of the protest, "There is a constant tension between the desire to celebrate diverse and interesting Jerusalem and the attempts by extremist groups to prevent this. The attraction of the city, its unique architecture and the efforts of the film and television industry will triumph and the cinematic growth we've seen in Jerusalem in recent years will continue to flourish also tomorrow with Natalie Portman in Nahlaot."
Portman, who was born in Jerusalem before moving to the U.S. at 3, directs and stars in the film, in which she speaks Hebrew.


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Sharp Debuts Projectors
The Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America this week announced the launch of a new series of professional projectors, the PG-LW3500/PG-LW3000 and PG-LX3500/PG-LX3000.
The PG-LW3500 ($1,765 MSRP) and PG-LW3000 ($1,515 MSRP) are available now, with the PG-LX3500 ($1,455 MSRP) and PG-LX3000 ($1,200 MSRP) coming later this spring. All three are 3D-ready and sport DLP BrilliantColor technology.
"The PG-L Series family of projectors represents the latest wave of Sharp innovation, combining state-of-the-art image quality in an ultra-light body that makes these projectors a highly compelling and easy-to-use asset for any presentation," Mike Marusic , Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Solutions Group, said in a statement.


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"Dress up" your table with this easy, yet fancy looking, fruit-laden dessert!
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Extra Time: 1 hr
(up to 4 hrs, for refrigeration)
Yield: 12 x 1/2 cup servings
Toss pears in lemon juice. Toss strawberries in liqueur. Combine orange juice and honey, mix well.
Layer a deep 2 to 2 1/2-quart glass bowl in the following order: 1/3 of cake cubes sprinkled with 1 tablespoon orange juice mixture, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup pear slices, 1 cup strawberries, and 1/2 cup pineapple; repeat. Layer remaining cake, sprinkle with remaining orange juice mixture and spread 1 cup yogurt over top.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. Garnish with pear slices and mint just before serving. Serve cold.
* Ingredient substitutes, if desired:
1) 1/2 teaspoon almond extract may replace the almond-flavored liqueur
2) 1 cup canned pineapple (canned in natural juice), drained, may replace the fresh pineapple
Ingredient suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.