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Northwave Extreme Tech Shoes
Northwave didn't pull any punches with the design of the Extreme Tech Cycling Shoe, and it's immediately apparent. One glance at the Extreme Tech, and you'll realize that this shoe is something special. Now pick it up. Yup, that's what 198 grams feels like -- it's the lightest shoe on the ...read more
Northwave Extreme Shoes
It's obvious that Northwave's Italian designers dumped all their all energy into designing the Extreme Shoe—not naming it. Constructed using an Ultralight Carbon sole and three hook-and-loop straps, the Extreme shoe enters the market as one of the lightest shoes available, and light shoes mean le ...read more
Northwave Extreme Triathlon Shoes
Northwave approached the design of its Extreme Triathlon Shoes with a threefold ideology. First, the shoes must be comfortable. Secondly, its closure system needs to support a speedy T1. And lastly, the shoes need to perform under pressure. And although these requirements seem rudimentary, we ...read more
Northwave Nero Shoes
Much how legend tells of Nero fiddling while Rome burned beneath from a fire of his own creation, so Northwave watches the world of cycling shoes burn with pensive enjoyment after releasing the aptly Nero Shoes. The Nero provides the perfect storm of engineered characteristics. And from ...read more
Northwave Evolution S.B.S. Shoe - Men's
Along with a ton of ventilation, the Evolution S.B.S. Shoe features Northwave's exclusive fit, performance, and comfort enhancing technologies -- including a wood insole. Wood's natural vibration-damping qualities reduce fatigue from muscles being rattled for hours in the saddle. It's this ...read more
Northwave Fahrenheit GTX Shoes
The Northwave Fahrenheit GTX Shoes gives you the ability to pedal to work, tour the deep north, or squeeze in a winter joy ride. A Gore-Tex lining provides water and wind protection, while Northwave's Speed Lace System lets you get out the door quickly and easily.NRG nylon and fiberglass so ...read more
Northwave Typhoon Evo S.B.S. Shoe - Men's
You train and race on challenging, arduous terrain, so, it's only fitting that your shoes answer the demands of your riding. Enter the Northwave Typhoon Evo S.B.S. Shoes. With an exceedingly stiff carbon fiber outsole, ample ventilation, and one of the most lightweight constructions on ...read more
Northwave Tribute Triathlon Shoes
The swim leg didn't go quite as well as you'd hoped (you'd swear someone moved that third buoy) but you're well-positioned to start making up time immediately with the help of the Northwave Men's Tribute Triathlon Shoe. It's clipped to your pedals already, just waiting for you to jump on the bike ...read more
Northwave Typhoon Evo Shoes
While aesthetics can be arguably subjective, technology is a truth. That's why we tend to favor function over form. But, in the case of the Northwave Typhoon Evo Shoes, we're no longer forced to opt for one over the other. Northwave somehow managed to create a sleek profile to house a ...read more
Northwave Fighter S.B.S. Shoes
The Northwave Fighter S.B.S. Shoe is not going to come up short—unless short means more money in your wallet. Built around a carbon-reinforced sole with Northwave's Omega heel for maximum control, the Fighter S.B.S. doesn't shoot from the hip, rather, it takes careful aim and fires. T ...read more
Northwave Fighter Shoes
It often seems there is a disconnect between affordability and performance when it's time to purchase new cycling shoes. There are however, exceptions like the Northwave Fighter Shoe. The body of the Fighter Shoe rests on a lightweight, carbon-reinforced sole designed to maximize stiffness and ...read more
Northwave Speedplay Adapter Kit
Speedplay pedals have become legendary among road cyclists, and for good reason. A podium sweep at the 2011 Tour De France pretty much says it all. Speedplays offer more float, lighter weight, more corner clearance, better aerodynamics, and the convenience of two-sided entry.The exclusive ...read more
Northwave Extreme Tech Mountain Shoes
Northwave designed Extreme Tech Cycling Shoes to give you serious pedal power when you need to get out front in a hurry. On top of being some of the lightest shoes on the market, Extreme Tech Mountain Shoes boast an incredibly thin carbon fiber soleplate for instant power transfer, the Speed Lace ...read more
Northwave Celsius Artic GTX Shoe - Men's
Keep pedaling comfortably through winter with the Northwave Celsius Artic GTX Cycling Shoe. A Gore-Tex Panda shrugs off rain and razor sharp headwinds, while a synthetic upper keeps your foot warm during your bone-chilling commute.Gore Tex Panda membrane provides breathability with water and wind ...read more
Northwave Celsius GTX Shoes
Dial in the Northwave Celsius GTX Shoe's easy to use SLS (Speed Lace System) and let its Gore-Tex upper keep the elements outside of the boot, where they belong. Just because the ground's frozen doesn't mean you have to give up riding.Gore Tex membrane wicks moisture, insulates, and block ...read more
Northwave Tribute Terrae Shoes
If you have a few Xterra races under your belt, you know how difficult it is to find proper gear. Luckily, Northwave has extended its innovative spirit to your world. With the Tribute Terrae Shoes, you finally get the pairing of a race-day cross country shoe and a triathlon shoe. So, your ...read more
Northwave Rebel R3 S.B.S. Shoes
You know a rarity when you see it. And in the whitewashed world of cycling shoes, a trained pair of eyes tend to gravitate towards anything that appears different. Enter the Northwave Rebel R3 S.B.S. Shoes. We can't help but stare at its low-profile design, but even outweighing this, we can't help ...read more
Northwave Rebel R3 Shoes
There's a good chance that you've seen the S.B.S. iteration of the Northwave Rebel R3 Shoes. If you haven't, it's the same as this Rebel R3, only with an S.B.S. ratcheting instep strap. And granted, there isn't too much of a price gap between the two, either. So, if you're torn between the two, it ...read more
Northwave Fondo S.B.S. Shoes
Not every cyclist holds a longing desire to be in the peloton, and the same can be said about cycling shoes. For some, the open road garners the same excitement as a race, yet a race shoe proves to be more of a hindrance than a help. That's why Northwave created the Fondo S.B.S. Shoes. They provide ...read more
Northwave Sparta S.B.S. Shoes
Hit the trails with the Northwave Sparta S.B.S. Shoe, and your toes will benefit from this kick's superior fit, support, and breathability. AirMesh inserts on the upper ensure you feet don't overheat, while the stiff sole ensures you don't waste energy unnecessarily. The SBS ratchet system lets ...read more
Northwave Bike Way Shoes
Cycling is a funny thing. For many of us, we're more devoted to the spirit of adventure and freedom then we are in the labels of mountain and road. So, why should we stifle our endeavors with shoes that live in the realm of specificity? With pieces like the Northwave Bike Way Shoes, ...read more
Northwave Sparta Shoes
Start the season out fresh by kicking your blown shoes to the curb. When you upgrade to the Northwave Sparta Shoe, you'll put power down through the Sparta's stiff, heavily lugged sole and enjoy maximum breathablity thanks to Northwave's Airflow System upper.read more
Northwave Striker S.B.S. Shoes
Northwave started out making snowboard boots and moved into cycling shoes in 1993. Since then it has emerged as one of the top innovators in the industry. The Northwave Striker SBS Mountain Bike Shoe is a perfect example of the how this Italian company is taking a different approach to ...read more
Northwave Mission Shoes
Northwave designed the Men's Mission specifically for freeriders. The X Power Cage upper and ankle strap provide support and a tight fit without sacrificing comfort, and the cleat-compatible Vibram sole grips while you're pushing back up for another shot at the tabletop.read more


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Tyler Truck Accident Lawyer
Regardless if you or a loved one sustained injuries in one of the common causes of a truck accident such as inattention and exhaustion or by a truck driver under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, our Tyler truck accident lawyers may be able to help you recover the compensation you deserve. Through our two decades of experience, we've observed most truck accident injury victims have the following questions:
- What Types of Damages are Available in Truck Accident Cases?
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What Types of Damages are Available in Truck Accident Cases?
Damages in truck accident injury cases are generally divided into three categories: physical, emotional, and economic.
Common economic damages in truck accident injury cases include:
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Some of the emotional injuries our attorneys routinely seek for our injury clients include:
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Who Can I Hold Responsible For My Injuries?
The particular defendants in your case will depend on the facts surrounding the collision in which you or a loved one was injured. However, it's safe to say that most truck accident injury cases involve the truck driver and their employer.
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Texas law requires all injury victims to prove four things before they are allowed to hold another party responsible for their injuries. Briefly, these "elements of proof" are:
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- A breach of that duty;
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- As a result of the collision, you've sustained damages in the form of economic, physical, and/or emotional damages.
Importantly, injury victims are required to prove these elements "beyond a reasonable doubt," meaning that a bare assertion of these elements isn't sufficient. To achieve this goal, you'll need to present adequate evidence to convince a judge and jury that the defendant was truly responsible For causing your injuries. As much of this evidence is beyond the knowledge of most vehicle operators, the testimony of
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Simply put, truck accident injury victims should never speak to an insurance adjuster, even their own. As all insurance companies have a vested interest in minimizing claim payments, they'll do almost everything to ensure you're not maximally compensated for your injuries. In fact, they've trained their adjusters especially for just this purpose! You need a similarly trained and experienced advocate on your side in the form of an truck accident injury attorney.
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Illinois Banks: Strongest and Weakest
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- While the pace of bank failures has subsided, there are still plenty of reasons for the smallest and weakest of the nearly 600 Illinois banks and thrifts to consolidate.
Key profit centers for community banks have been hit hard, including the "opt-in" requirement for costly ATM and debit card overdraft protection that went into effect in August 2010, and the Federal Reserve's final rule based on the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which in October of last year placed a cap on the interchange fees larger banks could charge merchants to process debit card purchases.
While the Durbin rule was only applied to larger banks, the effect has been to lower interchange fee revenue for most banks.
Community banks could soon feel another blow to their overdraft fee revenue, with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announcing on Wednesday that it had "launched an inquiry into checking account overdraft programs to determine how these practices are impacting consumers," with Director Richard Cordray saying that "overdraft practices have the capacity to inflict serious economic harm on the people who can least afford it."
The CFPB is also focusing on the order in which banks process checks and other transactions, saying that it is concerned with the practice of "commingling of all checks, bill payments, debit card transactions, and ATM withdrawals each day and processing the largest transactions first," which "maximizes the number of transactions that will trigger an overdraft fee."
Despite a high profile $420 million settlement by Bank of America in November of a class action lawsuit over the maximizing of checking account overdrafts by processing the largest transactions first on a given day, the issue is still not settled.


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Verizon iPhone 5 comes unlocked, usable on AT&T
The Verizon iPhone 5 comes unlocked out of the box, a Verizon representative confirmed with CNET today.
Reports have been trickling out over the last 24 hours or so saying that Verizon's iPhone 5 can used on AT&T's network.
A Verizon representative confirmed that it is "GSM unlocked" -- and that the iPhone is unlocked out of the box.
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Antique Mercury Glass Taper Holders
- Create a shimmering spectacle that's sure to add warmth to any gathering. These handmade pieces have soft rounded edges, sculptural turnings and beautifully detailed bases. The silvered mercury finish reflects the glow of flickering candlelight.
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...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
Hello: Henry Poggi
Alabama bangs, Michigan commit.
Michigan's next commitment has been the subject of much speculation since Maurice Hurst Jr. pledged to the Wolverines on Saturday and proclaimed he'd be joined by another imminently. Now the guessing game is over, as Baltimore (MD) Gilman DT Henry Poggi has announced his choice to become the 20th commit in Brady Hoke's class of 2013, via GBW's Sam Webb. The consensus four-star is Michigan's second defensive tackle in the class, joining Hurst and defensive end Taco Charlton on the D-line.
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Poggi is univerally regarded as a four-star, and only ESPN doesn't consider him one of the top 150 recruits in the country. Rivals is the most bullish, putting him all the way up at #52 overall. All save ESPN list Poggi at 6'4" and between 260 and 270 pounds; ESPN is a serious outlier at 6'3", 245.
Football runs in the family for the Poggis; Henry's father, Biff, is his coach at Gilman, while his older brothers Sam (Duke) and Jim (Iowa) each earned BCS football scholarships. His father, for what it's worth, says Henry is the best player in the family.
ESPN's evaluation isn't particularly glowing, largely due to concerns about Poggi's size and potential status as a tweener ($):
As a D-Lineman he flashes a good initial burst, but is inconsistent and can be a beat slow at times. He does need to watch his pad level, but displays the ability to fire off the ball low and gain leverage. He is a hard nose player who can make good contact and be tough at the point of attack. He is active with his hands, but needs to do a better job of consistently separating from blockers. He is a coach's son and comes across as a fairly smart player who reads schemes well and can get himself in good positions. He is a physical and high effort player who works to get around the ball. He is a good tackler who tries to drive through the ball carrier and wrap-up. He does display some rigidness and could struggle in space to quickly re-direct and wrap ball carriers up. As a pass rusher he comes up-field hard. Will try and attack half-a-man and displays the ability to be violent with his hands. ... While Poggi looks to carry his weight well, he may be somewhat limited in the good size he can add making him an undersized D-Tackle or more of a swing player if he stays on defense at the next level.
Poggi will likely come to campus as a three-tech DT, but there's also a chance he ends up at five-tech DE if he can't add the necessary bulk to play on the interior. The criticisms about his technique shouldn't be of great concern; remember, he's a junior in high school and Michigan has three defensive line coaches to work out any kinks at the next level.
Rivals—unsurprisingly, given his comparative rankings—was much more positive in their evaluations of Poggi than ESPN; here's MDHigh.com's Wayne Yarborough after scouting a Gilman game last October ($):
At 6-4, 255, Poggi has a great frame; he's a tall, thick defender with a wide base, stout legs and broad shoulders. He plays with a low pad level, which makes him difficult to move off the ball. He also has tremendous upper- and lower-body strength, allowing him to collapse the pocket and toss offensive linemen around like a dog with a chew toy. Indeed, Poggi can be a bully up front; he likes to scrap inside and goes at it like he has a massive chip on his shoulder. What's more, Poggi is very nimble for a big man. He showed surprising quickness and closing speed on stretch runs and a relentless rush on passing plays.
Gilman assistant coach Hank Russell echoed the praise for Poggi's strength, pad level, and motor in a March article on MDHigh.com ($):
Henry (6-3, 250) is a big, country-strong lineman who moves extremely well for his size. He has quick, heavy hands and gets off blocks exceptionally well. He is very powerful at the point of attack and can [overwhelm opponents]. Then Henry has a non-stop motor; he just will not stop coming at you. [Fundamentally], he plays with a low base and consistently keeps his pads low. He has great lower-body strength, which makes him very difficult to move off the ball. He's just a tough kid to block; he can [occupy] multiple blockers and break through double-teams.
Russell also told Scout's Kristen Kenney($) that Poggi "plays with incredible passion and has a non-stop motor." In short, Poggi may not have ideal size for a tackle, but he has great strength and pad level, relentless energy, and very solid athleticism for a lineman.
Poggi chose Michigan over Alabama and also held offers from the likes of Auburn, Cal, Florida, Iowa, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Mizzou, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and others. Needless to say, he's got a strong list of suitors.
Poggi recorded 49 tackles, 11 TFL, ten sacks, and a forced fumble as a junior in 2011.
247 lists a 4.70 40 time for Poggi, which merits a three FAKEs out of five.
Junior highlights:
You can see some additional highlights in this video feature on Poggi in which he also answers a few questions. His dream prom date will be met with approval around these parts, I'm sure.
Here's where I get lazy and slightly modify what I said about Hurst on Saturday:
If he ends up at three-tech,
HurstPoggi should get a redshirt year since Michigan brought in Willie Henry, Matt Godin, and potentially Chris Wormley at the position in the 2012 class. After that redshirt year, he'll be in position for fight for time against those three and a senior Kenny Wilkins; given that he's got a higher recruiting profile than all the '12 recruitssave Wormley, he's got a good shot at contributing as a redshirt freshman.
Hey, that worked. Poggi could also end up at strongside DE, where he'd be competing against Wormley, Tom Strobel, and Keith Heitzman for time. Neither position that Poggi projects to play has much at all in the way of upperclassmen, so he's got a good shot to make a relatively early impact regardless of where he ends up. That said, a redshirt year will likely be a necessity to allow him to add some good weight.
If Poggi comes in at the three-tech, I assume the coaches will see how Hurst holds up at the nose unless Michigan takes another lineman who better fits there.
The Wolverines now have three or four spots remaining, in all likelihood. One of those is reserved for IL WR Laquon Treadwell, while it's becoming clear the coaches would like another defensive back in the class—MD CB Kendall Fuller and FL CB Leon McQuay III are the top targets, while AZ CB Cole Luke and NJ CB Nadir Barnwell are also possibilities. Michigan also is in the market for another running back—or at least an elite-level back—with the coaches pursuing VA RB Derrick Green and TN RB Jordan Wilkins.
I'd expect the class to be filled out with a receiver, running back, and cornerback, with the coaches taking a best player available type or possibly a strongside DE if there's another open spot. The options should narrow down considerably with so little room left in the class, a process we've already seen in motion along the offensive line and at linebacker.
Great news to lead it off on a monday! Now on to the next one!
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A nice possible side benefit of Poggi's commitment; Henry's dad, Biff (great name for football coach), is head coach @ Gilman School.
May not create a total pipeline (ie. Iowa & Duke) but should help with some good info, intros and presence at this perennial MD football powerhouse.
is a prospect to look out for from Gilman. Poggi mentioned him in his commitment spiel today and ESPN reports some interest.
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Not only that, but Coach JP needs to get in touch with Biff to get some ins with the Gilman lacrosse team. They're currently ranked #18 in the country, and probably every player on their team could play for Michigan. They are 12-4 on the year, with all four losses to teams in the top 10 in the country. Let's get in on that!
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...this has always been #1 in my heart.
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
First, congrats to Poggi on an awesome decision...these last two pick-ups were BIG TIME!
Second, how does Poggi compare to Van Bergen?
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
most of which has little or nothing to do football, I would say that Hurst is the RVB of this class, while Poggi is the Martin. Nither are terribly great comps though, except to say that they are a notch below "elite" athlete who are really, really good football players.
"It was open," Toussaint said. "I can't compare this hole to any other holes because I can't remember that but it was a huge hole."
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Mike Martin was NEVER a strongside DE. Poggi is definitely the smaller of three (Martin, Hurst and Poggi). Also, Martin's game is based on strength and explosiveness rather than speed and athleticism. Lastly, he's a NG/DT...not at DT/DE like RVB and Poggi.
I was just asking how Poggi's game compares to RVB, both when Ryan left Michigan and when he first arrived as Henry will next summer.
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
How many of us knew that as a high school junior Mike Martin would turn into Mike Martin?
My point: lets see how the kid develops after a year or two under the coaching staff and then determine if he's a good comparison to either MM or RVB.
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Not skill level...
Sorry, maybe I'm not being clear. You can compare playing style to anyone...I don't care if it's Jared Allen.
I'm not saying he's as good as either. It would be nice to know who was better coming out of high school, but Poggi still has a year and even that doesn't tell you everything. The question was simply how does he compare to RVB? Maybe Heininger would be a better comparison in terms playing style...but it's definitely not Martin.
For example, the other day someone said Hurst reminds them of Nick Fairley in the way he plays.
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
and agreed. Obviously, many kids are coached up in a style that matches styles that their coaches are used to seeing or developing over a period of time and that translates to those comparisons. Based on how the write up from the non-espin types, I thought it sounded more like MM, but that's just me.
The thing about RVB and MM is that thier skill level was always there, but it seems like their style adapted during the several coordinators they played under over their Michigan careers. Good and bad, they were results of the systems they played under. And thanks to the current staff, they flurished under the system we saw last year. Thankfully they had a good supporting cast that enabled them to be as good as they were. I had a good friend who played next to Outland Trophy winner (1988) Chad Hennings at AFA who claimed that it was because of HIM that helped Chad win the award. It was a joke btw them, but certainly a shred of truth to it.
I digress...and admittedly slightly off topic, but my point being that the quality Hoke is recruiting is going to feed on itself as each kid will reach their true potential by the help of everyone around them...which is why I absolutely love the classes Hoke is putting together more and more each day.
The Team, The Team, The Team
that I'm having wet dreams about a Poggi, Hurst goal-line OFFENSE?
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The answer is yes. You SHOULD be having wet dreams about Kate Upton doing the dougie.
"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing" - Bo Schembechler
And that was before I saw the Kate Upton Video. Seriously, though: If we manage to pull Treadwell, Fuller or McQuay, and Green, there is no way that this class isn't the top class in the country. This coaching staff is the best coaching staff I can remember when experience, recruiting, knowledge, personality, and leadership are all combined. My big fear is that some of these guys (Mallory, Funk, Hecklinski are the primaries) are going to be poached for co-ordinator jobs starting in January, which is only partially mitigated by the fact that the big three have tons of connections and experience.
"It was open," Toussaint said. "I can't compare this hole to any other holes because I can't remember that but it was a huge hole."
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but I'm willing to bet that our assistant coaches love where they are. Who wouldn't want to see talent like this through for at least a few years? I also have no doubt that Dave Brandon would pay handsomely to keep them if their units perform well.
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Mallory would be the only guy I'd be concerned about leaving for a coordinator job. He has experience in that department, and his position group has mostly performed well (and will likely be even better this year with all four starters returning). Our receivers are going to be pretty weak this year, I think, so Hecklinski won't necessarily build his resume. And Funk just doesn't seem like much of a coordinator candidate. Maybe I'm wrong, but he kind of seems like a career OL coach...
One thing I'd like to add though is that Mallory will be a candidate for OUR defensive coordinator position when Mattison does indeed leave.
My personal favorites would be Mallory and Teryl Austin (former Michigan coach, co-defensive coordinator with Greg Mattison, currently with the Baltimore Raves, relentless recruiter...sound familar?)
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
I would agree with that.
Eh, not really sold on Mallory for DC. He was the DC at Illinois and it sucked before they hired Koenig, and made the D good. Kind of like a GERG to GMatt situation, except that Mallory is apparently great at coaching DBs.
Austin is far and away my #1 choice for the DC job when GMatt retires. However, you have to think Mallory has learned from GMatt, also talent does come into play (which we'll have plenty of)...and generally you have to have somewhat of a decent offense to help the D.
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
"And Funk just doesn't seem like much of a coordinator candidate ... he kind of seems like a career OL coach"
And a hell of a recruiter.
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I am pretty sure that Heck could be offered an "O-line/ Assiociate Head Coach" positions just because he seems to be such a great recruiter.
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If Poggi's nickname turns out to be some variant of "Alabama Bangs," we'll know whom to blame credit.
20 high quality recruits in early June... that's gotta be unheard of. Simply amazing.
Did he use a hat to appease the final 2 downers around here?
He looks to be a great player, a good kid and at a position of need for this class. What is not to like?
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"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty."
Man... that means so few 'Hello:" posts between now and February... sigh. haHA!
On the flipside, that does mean that those remaining spots are going to be elite blue chippers, right? :)
And on a related schaden-note... poor, poor MSU just lost another head-to-head. As did OSU. If that isn't a reason to smile, you've got problems.
The 3rd Messner only big! Welcome Henry!
We're gonna play with toughness, we're gonna be responsible and we're gonna play with toughness. This is Michigan.
Man we're lucky Bama is a second-rate program. Cause we all know that Hoke can't close out on guys when it's us against another big-time program
If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?
"big time program" will be changed again. Now it'll mean "USC".
But I hope we're done with all the "we always lose the head to head battles" butthurt.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
The recruits come in pairs meme sure is playing itself out here. This went from our weakest area to a strength all in one weekend. Tremendous.
Well, at least when they start out this way. Thank you Henry and welcome to Michigan!
A repeat national championship in 2017…what better way to celebrate the bicentennial?
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Tremendous. Welcome to Michigan Poggi and Hurst Jr. What a great recruiting class we have and we still have a few spots left.
"What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions." - Bo
Poggi and Hurst coming out for a goal line score. Poggi was being recruited as a tight end by 'Bama and Hurst is also a RB in high school. No way to stop that with 1-2 yards to go. Poggi leads the way blocking and Hurst bowls through the rest of the way.
Welcome to you both.
"is a big, country-strong lineman"
Chicken eaten' boy, loves his mama....
The Team, The Team, The Team
eaten by chickens?
Seriously though, this kid is a huge get. He's been on my "must have" list since we were considered a serious contender for him.
To Poggi and his biological and Michigan family. Huge get for Hoke. Wonder what RDTs thoughts are on this one.
"We want the Big 10 championship. And we're going to win it as a TEAM"
Super psyched that we got this kid. He was definitely one of the kids I wanted most when I first looked at the guys we were targeting (I'm not the only one that does this, right?). It seems like the Maryland area produces some talent, and it's not only to get a great kid like Poggi, but to make in roads with a couple of schools in that area.
Welcome to Michigan, Henry. Welcome home.
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Wall Street firms let go of more than 75,000 people in 2011 and analysts estimate that the industry will have up to 15 percent fewer employees in 2013 than at the start of 2012.
The comptroller estimated the financial industry employed 168,700 people in New York by the end of August 2012.
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In my new book, The Open Window, I wrote about a man in the Bible named Caleb. Beginning in the Old Testament after freeing the people from Pharaoh, Moses led them including Caleb to the edge of the Jordan River. God delivered His people so that they may enter the Promised Land and enjoy the blessings He prepared for them. Before entering the Land of Canaan, though, Moses sent twelve spies to explore the land to see what they were up against.
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Yet, Caleb did not settle, give up on his dream, nor ever doubted God's goodness to fulfill His promise. Twenty years later, God guided the people back to the same river's edge. And with Moses' passing, Joshua led Caleb and the Israelites victoriously across the Jordan River to the Promised Land. Moreover, because of Caleb's faithfulness, all of his descendants also inherited the land.
Is there something in your life that is holding you back from walking into your miracle? What is standing between you and accomplishing your God-given aspirations?
Perhaps, you were a person who always went after your dreams. But then, something happened along the way that caused you to recede. Thereafter, the negative voices in your head reminded you of your shortcomings, all the times you tried and failed; the fears, and the regrets. Then you began to take the easy way out by convincing yourself that, "Your situation will never improve," "You are not good enough" or "You've made too many mistakes to succeed."
Recently, I heard about a man who was sifting through mud from a friend's well, and he stumbled across a rough, irregular-shaped piece of rock. The man decided to have the rock checked by a mineralogist, and it turned out to be a 1.2 carat diamond! Although it was covered in mud, it was still a diamond and of tremendous value.
Maybe you've come up against some challenges in the past. But are you going to allow what someone said about you, who hurt you, or a setback, stop you? Continued...
Similar to the diamond in the well, you are of incredible value. So don't take the safe route and settle for the mediocre. God has given you amazing skills, creative ideas and superb talents. Set your standards high. You have the courage and strength to overcome any obstacles and can still live a life for which you are passionate and achieve your dreams.
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Next to the items on your list jot down: "With God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26). And after that statement, develop a plan and write what action steps you will take to complete the desired goal. Action steps can be similar to snowflakes. Bit by bit, when snowflakes are piled together, they can stop traffic. Action will get you to your goals.
In this glorious New Year, greater joys and blessings are going to come into your life. The window to your future is open. For God has a destination of victory in store for you.
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Plain and simple, I don't know how to roll for damage for things like:
Attack: Claw +4 melee (1d2-1) Full Attack: 2 claws +4 melee (1d2-1) and bite -1 melee (1d3-1) ???
For a d2, flip a coin. For a d3, roll a d6 and if you get any result above 3, subtract 3 (so 4 is 1, 5 is 2, 6 is 3). For negative modifiers, subtract the result from whatever damage you rolled, and if the total is equal to or less than 0, the damage inflicted is 1 because that's the minimum damage an attack can do (though damage reduction can later reduce this to 0).
For your specific example, if the monster only gets one attack (it's a surprise round, or it has moved and thus doesn't have the option to full attack), you roll d20+4 and compared it to the target's armor class to see if it hits, then check damage if it does hit (though since 1d2-1 can only ever do 1 damage, you might as well not bother rolling). If the creature does nothing but attack all round (exceptions: 5' step and free actions), you do that twice, and also roll d20-1 and check its bite damage (likely another 1 but not necessarily, so roll this one) if that connects.
For d2 and d3 just roll the d4. For a d2, the 1 & 2 = 1, and 3 & 4 = 2.
Same for d3, except 1 and 2 equal 1 nd 2 while 3 & 4 both equal 3. Hope that helps.
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Melee + 4 mean or do? Thnx for the help tho.
the above posts are right, but in future a title like d2? What is a d2? would be better than just ?
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also, there's the rules questions forum below this. Try there if you have further trouble.
I'd recommend reading the PHB before coming here to post. I mean, it's useful. They say it contains the rules of the game. Also, You might want to have a look at the DMG, as it's a purportedly useful Guide to aspiring Dungeon Masters. As a last note, let me advise you to peruse the MM. This Manual provides Monsters, and rules on how to use them. Seriously, reading these books might help make you a better DM at D&D. It worked for me!
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A suspected serial killer has killed for the last time.
Authorities say Israel Keyes, who was arrested and charged in the killing of an Alaskan barista, killed himself while in custody.
Before committing suicide on Sunday, Keyes confessed to at least seven other slayings, according to the FBI field office in Anchorage, Alaska, which on Monday asked for the public's help with tracing Keyes' travels over the years in the hopes of identifying any additional victims.
He crisscrossed the country, and authorities may never know how many he killed.
"Based upon investigation conducted following his arrest in March 2012, Israel Keyes is believed to have committed multiple kidnappings and murders across the country between 2001 and March 2012," the office said in a statement. "Keyes described significant planning and preparation for his murders, reflecting a meticulous and organized approach to his crimes."
Investigators are continuing to investigate those crimes, though they say Keyes confessed to killing at least seven other people besides the barista: two in Vermont, four in Washington state, and one somewhere on the East Coast, disposing of the body in New York.
Keyes did not know any of his victims, the FBI said, but looked for them at remote locations like parks, campgrounds and cemeteries.
He is said to have buried supplies he planned to use in future crimes, and investigators recovered two caches, one in Eagle River, Alaska, and one near Blake Falls Reservoir in New York. They contained weapons and items used to dispose of bodies, the FBI said.
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In 1957, Norfolk Public Schools, with a grant from the Ford Foundation's Fund for the Advancement of Education and the donation of production and broadcast time by WVEC-TV, began an experiment in the demonstration of teaching by television at the elementary-secondary levels in Hampton Roads.
In 1961, Vincent J. Thomas and Hunter B. Andrews, School Board Chairs of Norfolk and Hampton respectively, by a handshake agreement established WHRO-TV, and the Federal Communications Commission awarded a license to those school systems to operate channel 15, Virginia's first non-commercial, educational television station.
The next several years saw the utilization of instructional programs on WHRO-TV expanded to the cities of Newport News, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Suffolk; and to Nansemond, York and Isle of Wight Counties. By 1968, participating school systems formally incorporated to own and govern WHRO as the Hampton Roads Educational Television Association, Inc., a private nonprofit educational corporation.
Over the next several years, WHRO-TV expanded its instructional production and school television services, receiving recognition and honors nationwide, including the George Foster Peabody Award (broadcasting's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize). As federal and state funding for educational broadcasting fluctuated with the economy, WHRO instituted on-air solicitation of viewer contributions to augment governmental funding.
With the acquisition of WTGM 89.5 FM in 1975, HRETA stabilized and preserved public radio in Hampton Roads. Three years later, the call letters were officially changed to WHRO-FM, presenting a more unified public broadcasting service in Hampton Roads. To reflect the expansion of its services, HRETA expanded and revised its charter and adopted the name Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc.
As the 1980s began, WHRO expanded its educational services to higher education with college credit telecourses offered on channel 15 and production of an award-winning national radio college credit course, American Diplomacy. However, a 35 percent cutback in federal funding in the early years of the decade caused WHRO to place more emphasis on community support initiatives. WHRO-TV introduced its first series into national distribution. (This series, Community of Living Things, achieved the highest utilization of any ITV series, won major television and film production awards, and continues in distribution today.)
The sale of a local commercial fine arts radio station prompted the expansion of classical music and fine arts programming on WHRO-FM with opportunities for increased listenership and community support. Exploration of activation of a second FM station was launched, and seven years later, after an FCC freeze on licenses, and a series of starts and stops, a construction permit was issued in 1988 by the Federal Communications Commission to activate a second FM public radio station.
Responding to area school system interests in educational applications of computers, WHRO created the Consortium for Interactive Instruction to manage regional collaborative developments among school systems, higher education, private and independent schools and major research facilities.
To respond to increasing demand for telecommunications services, the WHRO Board of Directors approved a facility master plan and authorized a $5 million capital campaign to expand and modernize the studio-office facility in Norfolk. Construction and renovation began in July of 1988.
The decade of the 1990s began with completion of the construction and renovation of the Norfolk studio-office facility, and the activation of a second non-commercial FM radio station. Public radio programming services were separated -- news and information, jazz-folk-alternative music on 89.5 FM (WHRV-FM) and classical and fine arts programming on 90.3 FM (WHRO-FM).
In 1994, a capital campaign feasibility study was conducted in anticipation of a major conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. This study led to the creation of two community leader roundtables and the WHRO Foundation concept. The State Corporation Commission issued a charter for the WHRO Foundation on May 13, 1996, and the initial meeting of the organizing directors was held the following day.
The Connecting People campaign was launched in 1998, and provided funding for the conversion to the digital television broadcast standard, and for the exploration of programming and educational possibilities opened up by the technology.
Technology research and development grants enabled WHRO to expand telecomputing and on-line services for education, community service agencies and cultural institutions.
Since the beginning of the 1990s, programming strategies have focused on audience development through acquisition of full national program services from PBS, NPR and Public Radio International, as well as selective local programs emphasizing the developing "national agenda" in Hampton Roads (e.g., Hear/Say, daily talk radio format; Hampton Roads: What's In It For Me?, televised town meetings; and Virginia Conversations, a series of programs providing a public forum for discussion of issues important to Hampton Roads and to all Virginians
There has been continued emphasis on earned income, through tower leasing, teleconference production, contracted videoconferencing services, and Internet service to WHRO members. Roughly a third of WHRO's revenue now comes from a variety of fee-based services, including teacher training, multi-media services to public, non-profit and private clients, web-design and hosting, and grants and contracts for productions and other services.
In 2001, President & General Manager John Morison retired following a twenty-six year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of WHRO, and a fifty-year career in broadcasting. The Board of Directors announced the selection of Joseph Widoff, former Chief Operating Officer of public broadcasting affiliate WETA to assume the leadership of WHRO as Chief Executive Officer of WHRO.
In October of 2003, in the first substantive modification of WHRO's governing documents since the corporation's charter in 1961, amended Articles of Incorporation were filed with the State Corporation Commission, providing a structure to more effectively ensure that the value of WHRO's assets are protected and increased; and to institutionalize a formal role for the superintendents of WHRO's fourteen owner school divisions.
A new, 25-member Board of Directors was elected on October 7, 2003.
In January 2004, WHRO held its inaugural Pioneer Awards Dinner, honoring Hunter Andrews and Vincent Thomas. This sold-out event attracted more than 750 attendees and gave many in the community their first look at WHRO's non-broadcast services. The Pioneer Awards, along with several other community events and a marked increase in underwriting revenue, helped the year of transition end with a surplus. The event was reprised in 2005, naming former Governor Gerald L. Baliles and former Congressman G. William Whitehurst as recipients of the Pioneer Award; and in 2006, honoring David and Susan Goode.
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The Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism now guides countries around the world.
Sustainable tourism has grown over recent decades to become something of a South African specialty. It's responsible tourism, a kinder way of travelling - gentler on your pocket, sensitive to community hosts and caring towards nature.
For decades, South Africa has led the way in conservation tourism. The country's nature reserves and game parks are the standard by which others are judged.
But since 1995, a new spirit of sustainable tourism has infused the industry. Green tourism, under Government leadership and through private projects, now goes beyond just eco-friendly.
The new green is making sure that the people living next to parks benefit from them. South Africa is a world leader in this kind of initiative.
The best example is Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West province, which was set up to create jobs and benefits while enriching conservation efforts.
The six giant Transfrontier Parks South Africa has initiated with its neighbours are also helping to uplift neighbouring communities.
In fact, South Africa has pioneered responsible tourism in many ways. One of the most visible was extending the Fair Trade label to tourism products - a uniquely South African innovation
Fair Trade in Tourism products run the whole gamut of experiences - from five star game lodges all the way through to adventure operators, bicycle tours, and community-owned guest houses.
And Fair Trade is only one of several labels. Heritage SA also accredits green tourism and social responsibility initiatives, while the Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards, run by the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa since 2002, has identified and celebrated the efforts of dozens of sustainable initiatives.
Accolades have come from further afield too, including the Green World Travel Awards, the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, the Guardian/Observer Ethical Travel Awards and Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards.


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A fireworks tent catches fire with explosive results.
A barrel race ends with a spooked horse and a bruised rider.
A snowboader trying to grind a rail ends up grinding his skull.
A sucker punch leads to an all out brawl.
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PRESTONSBURG - Two Prestonsburg residents are fortunate to be alive, after a drunk driver drove his pick-up truck through the front of their home.
According to Prestonsburg Fire Chief Bobby Carpenter, fire and EMS crews were dispatched at 10:45 p.m. Monday, after reports that a vehicle had just wrecked and ran through the front of a house.
Carpenter says that the driver, 22-year-old Travis Lee Goble, of Cow Creek, was still inside the vehicle when police and fire personnel arrived at the scene. "The truck missed the curve or lost control, and literally drove into the house," Carpenter said.
The owners of the home, Ralph and Ann Davis, were home when the vehicle crashed but were not seriously injured. Carpenter says the Davises were pretty shaken up. "They're very fortunate. Had the truck been five feet to the left, it may have run over Ann where she was sitting."
The Davises said they were both sitting in the front room of the house when the truck crashed through their wall.
"We were sitting in the living room when stuff came flying in at us," said Ralph Davis Sr. "Front room ain't got a wall on it. Front of the house is kind of tilted, it's off its base."
Davis said that after crashing through the wall, Goble backed up like he was leaving and backed into his fence. He says his wife, Ann, chased after him yelling for him not to leave.
EMS units helped Ralph and Ann Davis out of the house due to the significant damage to the structure. According to Carpenter, the home was not condemned, but was deemed unfit for human occupancy due to the structural integrity being compromised.
Davis says this is the second time a vehicle has lost control in the curve and hit their home. A smaller truck hit their home three or four years ago, Davis said, but the damage from that crash was not nearly as bad. Making matters worse, the Davis' only carried fire insurance on their home, and did not have a home owners insurance policy, which would protect them from such an event.
Goble was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence first offense (aggravated circumstances), failure of owner to maintain required insurance, and failure to a wear seat belt. He was lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center overnight. On Tuesday, Goble pleaded guilty in Floyd County District Court during his arraignment.
Goble was sentenced to over $1,000 in fines, loss of his driver's license for 90 days, and has to attend ADE classes.
Prestonsburg Police Officials stated that no other charges were forthcoming, and that any restitution that the Davises would seek would be a civil matter.


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Steve Martin once said you can't play a sad song on a banjo.
He's got a point. Imagine some bouncy lead banjo on "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" or "Motherless Child."
Likewise, you can't sing the blues without emotion. Without at least a hint of despair or loneliness in a singer's voice, the two aforementioned blues classics would come off as flat as a fizzless Coke.
The 12th annual Blues at the Crossroads festival should bubble with emotion, especially when Jennie DeVoe takes the stage Friday night in downtown Terre Haute at Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue. Memories and stories behind DeVoe's songs continue to move her, even after more than a decade as one of Indiana's premier singer-songwriters.
"I can still get teary-eyed while I'm singing," DeVoe said.
Sometimes, it happens even when she's not the singer.
"I've heard other people do my songs before, and I get very emotional," she explained.
Blues and soul music simply can't happen without emotion. Think Ray Charles or Joe Cocker. Now, imagine serving as an opening act for those guys, just before they start swaying and contorting in song. Their warm-up performers better show some spirit. DeVoe has done just that, playing bills topped by Charles and Cocker as well as Jack Johnson, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams and one of DeVoe's greatest influences, Bonnie Raitt. This year, DeVoe enjoyed a couple of career highlights, thanks to Raitt, whom she first met five years ago. In July, DeVoe played the Top of the Park Festival at Ann Arbor, Mich., where Raitt was a headliner, earning a coveted spot alongside the famed guitarist-singer on souvenir festival T-shirts. In May, when Raitt played a concert at Clowes Hall in Indianapolis, she mentioned DeVoe, who was in the audience that night.
"I got a round of applause by just sitting on my ass," DeVoe joked, appreciatively.
She gets ovations and recognition for her own talents, too, of course. Her resume includes an appearance at the popular women's music festival, Lillith Fair, in 1999. Her songs — a mix of soul, folk and blues — have earned a best independent pop song honor in Billboard World Song Contest in 2004, and slots on television shows "Dawson's Creek" and "Joan of Arcadia." DeVoe also recorded voice-overs and jingles for commercials in Los Angeles. Her song, "Butterfly," graced TV ads for a jewelry store chain, stretching from Rochester, N.Y., to Dallas and New Orleans. A major record label, Sony Red, handled distribution of her latest album, "Strange Sunshine," which she recorded in England with Tracy Chapman's producer, John Parish.
Yet, she's chosen to remain a Hoosier. Still lives in Indianapolis, a short drive from her hometown of New Castle and her college alma mater, Ball State. Still loves to see her husband's car in the driveway when she comes home. Still is anxious to be greeted by their four dogs and two cats.
As her song, "Redeeming," says, "I just want someone to wag their tail when I walk through the door."
DeVoe occasionally, and selectively, covers other artists' material, such as a playful version of the 1971 Melanie Safka hit "Brand New Key" and a soulful reading of Bobbie Gentry's "Ode to Billie Joe" from '67. Her originals, though, she holds dear, particularly "Blind Faith," "All This Love," "How I Feel" and "Redeeming." The latter illuminates the full range of DeVoe's voice, revving from a smoky and vulnerable idle to a muscular top gear. With a dose of humor, the song probes the difficulty of extending forgiveness, especially to those who won't seek it.
"The only thing that keeps you going — and we're all so imperfect and rotten — is forgiving," DeVoe said in a phone interview from Indy.
Raised in a "strict Lutheran" family in New Castle, DeVoe said people often rebel at some point and eventually rediscover the value of their faith. Now, she said, "I don't get out of bed in the morning without saying my morning prayers." The path isn't always smooth. "When you do stick strongly to your faith, you get a lot more challenges because you're sticking to it," DeVoe explained.
Challenges and the blues go together. Banjos? Not so much.
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