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Game Description: This is the highly anticipated next installment in the Quake series of adventure games. Quake 3: Arena continues the action of the earlier two games but adds more intense action, surreal graphics, and a phenomenal multiplayer mode. Three player classes (light, medium, and heavy) with their own strength, speed, and armor levels, together with new characters and weapons (plus old favorites, such as the BFG), make this a thrilling first-person shooter game. The game also features body armor and health kits to help keep you alive. Quake 3 makes for an exhilarating single-player game, but to truly discover what makes this game great, try out the mulitplayer mode for up to 32 players in one-on-one matches or group conquests.
Right now in Indiana, there is a lone youngster practicing his jump shot, hoping to develop the buzzer beating, clutch shooting of Larry Bird. At the same time in Texas, there is another kid repeatedly pitching a ball at a wall all by his or her lonesome, hoping to eventually throw smoking strikeout heat like Nolan Ryan. Then somewhere in Chicago, there's a kid pumping iron, hoping to develop the tough endurance that gave Walter Payton his edge. All across the United States, would-be athletes aspire to emulate their heroes and dream of playing their respective sport (be it basketball, baseball, or football) at some professional level while getting paid big bucks to do so. Only a select few out of those hundreds of thousands will make the final cut onto teams that are considered part of the elite. Teams in leagues like the NBA, MLB, or NFL. Meanwhile, a large majority of the remaining players will become also-rans who, if lucky, can go on to second-rate divisions like the CBA, AAA minors, and arena football. Yet, the overwhelming odds do little to deter those starry eyed hopefuls and this driven, competitive atmosphere can be felt across the country. This culture of making it to the big leagues is what separates these major sports from more recreational activities like hopscotch, handball, and tag. Videogames have also been considered another plain old recreational activity, but with the release of the much anticipated online multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS), Quake III: Arena (Q3A), that perception may finally change. The activity of Deathmatching (dueling to the death in cyberspace), which was popularized by FPS games like Q3A, may finally be considered a legitimate sport; digital or otherwise.
So what is it about Q3A that makes all the difference? It is the presence of the Professional Gamers League (PGL) and their awarding of large sums of cash to winners and the rise of FPS thespian-turned entrepreneur, Dennis "Thresh" Fong, as the man to beat. These two factors have gone a long way towards creating a sports-like competitive atmosphere in the PC gaming world. Q3A completes the circle of competition by offering itself with one major deviation from its predecessor, Quake II. This is that Q3A effectively levels the playing field for all game players and opens the door for anyone to take the crown away from Thresh; even those previously alien to the culture of Deathmatching. In the past, there was no way for anyone to learn how to Deathmatch besides jumping in head-first and being baptized in a hailstorm of machine gun fire and blood spatter. Even actually Deathmatching on the Internet those days required the aid of obscure 3rd party software and a techno-savvy knowledge of things like ping, rates, fps (frames per second), and the TCP/IP networking protocol. These problems led to a level of inaccessibility that deterred many, including myself.
Q3A changes all that by switching focus away from any traditional objective oriented, one-player trek through multiple stages and delivering only arena-style environments designed solely for various types of competitive Deathmatch and Capture-the-Flag (CTF) matches. Learning how to actually Deathmatch is then handled by a one-player mode that is essentially a tutorial that familiarizes would-be players with those intricate arenas and effectively prepares them for the frantic combat of Deathmatching. Though Q3A does little to hold ones hand beyond the basics (advanced techniques like circle strafing, rocket jumping, or the importance of controlling items aren't covered in the least), players are introduced to the Deathmatch experience by progressively facing off against computer controlled opponents affectionately dubbed Bots in place of human competitors. The Bots do have strange AI (artificial intelligence) quirks, making them prone to avoid power-up items at certain locations, while overcrowding others, and they also have difficulty dealing with campers (players who ambush others from key locations). But beyond those quirks, each of the 32 characters do have individual looks and personality tactics. They can also be adjusted to varying degrees of difficulty, making them more than adequate in helping players simulate the actual online experience and knowing what to expect when going up against actual human opponents. Time spent learning a particular stages layout and item locations offline proves to be invaluable for online play later.
The other issue that Q3A addresses is the former technological hurdle of requiring 3rd party software to Deathmatch over the Internet. No longer is any extraneous software required as Q3A is ready to play and online games can be setup right out of the box; assuming one already has capable hardware and a decent Internet connection. The process of entering an online match is well streamlined as the game itself will automatically scan servers over the Internet and inform players of games in progress that players can join and what kind of performance (measured in ping rates) they can expect from that selection. While Q3A will sort the available games according to various specifications and can track favorite server locations, there is one annoying part of the whole process. After exiting an online match, the computer will not keep a list of recently listed servers in memory and instead automatically refreshes the entire list of available games over again, which can be a lengthy wait since it is essentially peering through hundreds of active servers. Despite this minor annoyance, Q3A is still a far cry from the days of old and a remarkable stride overall in terms of easing accessibility for online games of this sort.
Accessibility wasn't the only thing improved, because the graphics in Q3A have taken another generation-sized leap forward from previous efforts. Under the renowned, yet surprisingly humble, programming skills of John Carmack, the 3D game engines used in the Quake series have always been revered and reused by other time-constrained developers in the industry. Q3A is no different and is another shining example of Carmack's fine work. Much hoopla has already been made around its features such as subtle architectural curves, rich 32-bit colors, detailed textures, and complex character skins that run under an incredibly optimized engine. Thankfully, the gritty, hellish, and blood-filled art direction only further enhances the solid technological foundation that Q3A is built on. Satanic iconography has long been a staple since id's ancestral classic, Doom, and Q3A follows in its oft-disturbing, yet undeniably well-crafted tradition. The audio in Q3A is enhanced by Aureal's A3D sound standard, but for those without the hardware, the positional sound effects on a typical two-speaker setup will prove rather effective and an integral aspect of the gameplay when anticipating opponent location. The background music never extends beyond ambient types of beats, but its not really a concern because those really serious about competing in Deathmatches will mute the soundtrack altogether in order to more clearly track opposing foes via audio cues.
As for the gameplay of Q3A, many critics have already lobbied complaints about how little the game has changed and how little new it offers when compared to previous efforts. While the CTF variation now comes prepackaged without the need of a mod (modification) and offers a nice diversion, the motto of Q3A is still "Frag (kill) everything that isn't you." The focus of the game still lays firmly on Deathmatches, to which victory is achieved by accumulating the most frags. It's the same frantic, adrenaline pumping, and notoriously unforgiving style of FPS action from the two previous Quake games. The action still often reaches chaotic levels when the amounts of competitors exceed double digits and only the gameplay elements have been more finely tuned and tweaked to make sure everything was as balanced as the developers felt possible. Nothing new appears in the arsenal of weapons and items either. The choice of armaments consists of more or less a specific selection of weapons from previous games. Another long-standing issue with games like Q3A, is how the overall performance is still seriously dependent on the quality of Internet connection that one has. Its more than obvious that those with broadband T1 connections (mostly in offices) and incredibly low ping rates always seem to best those with 56K modems (mostly home users), who often suffer from debilitating connection lags, which result in unfavorable handicaps in the form of choppy animation and play. So while Deathmatching, with all its rules and intricacies, is now openly accessible to anyone willing to play Q3A, unfairness, due to technological superiority, has yet to be addressed in any meaningful way.
Yet, to complain about Deathmatching lacking any real innovation is like saying the rules of baseball need to be drastically altered in order for it to seem fresher. Like baseball or any other sport with a long-standing tradition, Deathmatching is, for better or worse, fine for what it is. The developers at id Software know that Q3A only needs to be refined in order to improve and balance out the competition as Instant Reply did for Football or the 24 second clock for basketball. The developers are confident that the real innovation won't come from their efforts, but rather from the new generation of players, who will push the game to the next level the way athletes like Michael Jordan, Mark McGuire, and Jerry Rice have for their respective sports. Is Dennis "Thresh" Fong the first of many game player-turned-athletes to push the limits of Deathmatch to the level of competition that befits a professional sport? Will the new generation of competitors be inspired by the likes of Thresh and start training on their own with Q3A the way kids aspire to the prowess of Larry Bird, Nolan Ryan, and Walter Payton? With Q3A, id has certainly opened the floodgates to these possibilities and perhaps Deathmatching may indeed be considered a true sport one-day. If that day does come, Ill be more than happy to join the ranks of competitors.
Going multiplayer was part of John Carmacks grand experiment and I commend him for it. Whenever I cruised to some of the Quake specific web sites, there were always loads of new Quake mods available, created specifically for online Deathmatches and CTF games. This was telling proof that gamers were hungry for deathmatch-specific levels and Im really not surprised that a game like this was made for them. The thing is, in doing so they left out those who are new to the whole deathmatch experience. As this craze grows, it should be obvious to all that there will be people new to the online deathmatch scene who will need a lot of help getting oriented with the game. And as far as servicing these gamers goes, Q3A is seriously lacking. To begin with, none of the computer-controlled competitors ever did anything remotely life-like and once the difficulty goes up, opponents did not get harder, but rather I found their aim to be extraordinary except at the very early levels when it was far too easy. There was just too much of a disparity from the I Can Win! (easiest level) setting to the "Nightmare (sadistically hard level) setting so it would be silly to use them to guage your development throughout the game.
Chi is right on about the games graphics. Everyone involved with the project has nailed down the overall look and feel of game. The graphics are very hardware intensive, but thats what Quake fans have been screaming for all along anyway. The stages in Q3A have a very gothic look to it that is all the more stunning when compared to Unreal Tournaments more modern and futuristic stages. Having 30 character skins to choose from (that range from the freaky to the traditional) certainly doesnt hurt and adds a nice level of customization missing from other games. The biggest problems, however, are two-fold. One is that the graphic content in Q3A has changed little from previous Quake titles. The code may be more optimized and robust, but running through many stages gave me a serious rush of déjà vu. And the other thing is that with these types of games, its all about your connection. If you have the T1, then you have an advantage over someone with similar skills, but playing with a 56K modem. It has been that way since the dawn of time (the dawn of multiplayers to be precise) and it doesnt look to change anytime soon.
According to ESRB, this game contains: Animated Blood & Gore, Animated Violence
Parents should also be aware that Quake III: Arena is brutally violent with tons of gratuitous blood spatter under war-like conditions. Satanic imagery like Pentagrams also adorn many of the Hellish looking scenery. Beyond the shocking content though, some kids may truly benefit from the sports-like competitive atmosphere and sense of reward that Quake III: Arena promotes.
We tested this game on an average consumer system that had a K6-2 400mhz CPU with 100-plus Megs of RAM and a 56K modem. We found that this modest setup was more than adequate for playing Quake III: Arena at its normal settings, but to play it at the highest levels of details, a truly top of the line system would be required to get smooth and adequate performance. Because despite being a well optimized game, all the technological feats that Quake III: Arena can accomplish requires some serious hardware kick. Those without a top of-the-line 3D accelerator need not apply.
Fans of FPSs looking for a more traditional single-player experience should stay away from Quake III: Arena since it was designed for online multiplayer gaming. Go with System Shock 2 or Half-Life: Opposing Force instead.
The more casual gamer and newbie looking for some online multiplayer action may be turned off by the intense and often unforgiving level of competition in Quake III: Arena. They may want to go with Unreal Tournament instead since it offers more diversity in weapons, options, and modes of play.
The hardcore Deathmatch purists looking for serious and intense competition and perhaps aspiring to be a professional gamer one day will be most pleased with the more refined and streamlined gameplay that Quake III: Arena offers. Though be warned that connection speeds onto the Internet still play a huge part in overall performance and competition.


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We've heard the jingle, but few of us know what makes beans such a healthy food. Beans are packed with fiber and protein to help keep you strong and prevent disease. While a lot of people eat their legumes in the form of calorie-laden Mexican refried beans or barbecue baked beans, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the nutritional powerhouse.
Black Beans: Like most beans, black beans are a good source of fiber, which lower cholesterol. When combined with whole grains, like brown rice or whole-wheat pasta, black beans are filling and delicious. They've also been said to be as rich in antioxidants as grapes and cranberries, two foods that have been touted as "super fruits." Try them in a fish with black bean salad with a figure-friendly white fish like tilapia.
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April 21, 2010 – A report released today by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Characteristics of Home Fire Victims, and Injuries, finds that adults over the age of 75 are nearly three times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public. Adults 85 and over have more than three and a half times the risk of fire death as the general public.
The report (PDF, 510 KB) also found that from 1980 to 2007, the share of home fire deaths accounted for by older adults, age 65 and over, increased from 19 percent to 29 percent.
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What: Food Systems Network Annual Tomato Fest and Great Tomato Un-Cookoff
When: Sunday, August 26, noon to 4:00pm
Where: New Amsterdam Market, South Street between Beekman Street and Peck Slip
How Much: Tickets are $20 for non-FSNYC members, or $30 for non-FSNYC members who purchase a membership. (On-site admission is cash only.)
So you know how to cook, but how's your un-cooking this summer? Taste some of the city's best raw (or barely cooked) tomato dishes at Food Systems Network NYC's annual Tomato Fest and first Great Tomato Un-Cookoff. This Sunday, ten of the city's best "underground chefs" (and possibly some "above ground" chefs, too) go head to head in a battle of salsa, bruschetta and other un-cooked creations.
The un-cookoff goes down at New Amsterdam Market, where the chefs will work with heirloom summer tomatoes and non-GMO produce. Entries for the competition may be closed, but that doesn't mean you can't pick a winner — both Judges' Choice and People's Choice prizes are up for grabs.
The celebration will host an "Ask the Tomato Expert" table, a free tomato canning demonstration by Spicy 'n Sweet, and tomato-based dishes from New Amsterdam Market vendors like Brooklyn Bean Company, Hot Bread Kitchen and First Field.
Proceeds from the event benefit FSNYC, whose mission is "to promote food systems that support improved nutrition and public health, increase access for all to safe and wholesome food, and strengthen and expand the regional farm and food economy." Learn more about FSNYC membership (and get discounted admission) here.
Give those exquisite burgundy, purple and gold tomatoes the praise they deserve — just don't wear white.
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Annual Women's Symposium scheduled for March 27
Rebecca L. Bonnevier, SMG general manager/executive director of the Mohegan Sun Arena, will be the keynote speaker at Penn State Hazleton's fifth annual Symposium on Contemporary Women's Issues. The event, free and open to the public, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., Sun., March 27, in the Evelyn Graham Academic Building at the campus. This year's theme, "Empowered for Life: Navigating YOUR Life," will focus on various topics to help women of all ages and backgrounds achieve personal and professional success.
Following the keynote address, the afternoon will consist of breakout sessions, open forum for discussion, refreshments and information stations. Attendees will receive a free gift bag of samples and coupons and be registered to win door prizes given away at the end of the program.
In her position, Bonnevier is oversees operations of Wilkes-Barre's 10,000-seat entertainment venue which hosts almost 135 events annually. The arena is home of the American Hockey League's Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and host of numerous family shows, motor sports events, tradeshows, exhibitions and A-list concerts.
Bonnevier is one of few women managers in the entertainment industry, and is employed by SMG, a professional company that manages over 200 sports and recreational facilities throughout the world.
A native of Clarks Summit, she graduated with honors from Bloomsburg University and has lived and worked in various cities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Louisiana. She currently resides in Mountain Top with her husband of 16 years, Ernie, and their two children Adam and Jessie. She is also a devoted stepmother and grandmother.
In addition to managing over 300 part- and full-time employees at the arena, she is responsible for overseeing the booking and marketing of the facility, as well as the administrative and financial functions.
Bonnevier will address the main theme of the symposium, "Navigating YOUR Life," by talking about balancing family, personal needs and career, and the flexibility needed to adapt to career changes.
Following the keynote address, four breakout sessions will be held. Sessions include:
Mentoring & Networking: Who you ARE and who you KNOW presented by Kathryn Maxwell, D.Ed., CHES; career counselor and academic adviser, Penn State Hazleton.
A mentor is a special person who provides support and guidance on a variety of life issues. Through their own job experiences, mentors can help provide advice in career development. They can also provide support and encouragement to help you succeed in obtaining a job or making career decisions.
When you network, you are getting to know people as well as allowing other people to get to know you. Networking means talking to the people in your personal circle to learn about the jobs they have or to find out about job openings. Through networking, you can learn about the different kind of jobs that there are and what jobs you might like to do.
Mentoring and networking are about sharing. This session will help participants understand the differences between the two and provide helpful hints on how to benefit from both on your path to a successful career.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® - An Overview presented by Sue Cromwell, Ph.D., Certified 7 Habits facilitator; Senior Director of Talent Management for Penn State Outreach. Since 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® offers individuals a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for helping them solve personal and professional problems. A top-seller for twenty-two years, the program reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service and human dignity -- principles that give people the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. Today's session is designed to provide you with a brief overview of the book.
Closing Panel Discussion with the keynote speaker and presenters will be held to wrap up the day and will include Q&A time for our participants. Following the discussion, door prize winners will be announced.
Funded through an endowment established by local business woman E. Lee Beard, the Women's Symposium at Penn State Hazleton is designed to engage women's interest in topics related to professional and personal development. Each year, the symposium focuses on a different theme, and all women are encouraged to support and attend the events. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the event.
Additional support for this year's event is provided by the Penn State Commission for Women, Penn State Hazleton Student Activities Fund, and Penn State Hazleton Women's Symposium Committee. Locally, PPL has been a sponsor of the event since its inception.
On the day of the event, check in will begin at 12:30 p.m., with the symposium starting at 1 p.m. Reservations to attend the symposium are required, and seating is limited. For more information or to register, call Penn State Hazleton's Office of University Relations at (570) 450-3180.


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Video for BBC wildlife documentary in Alaska captures bear trying to eat GoPro camera
In case you've ever wondered what it's like to be eaten by a bear, this video is as close as you probably want to get.
The footage was captured during a shoot for a BBC wildlife documentary in Alaska.
In the video, you see a curious bear paw, sniff, lick and chew on the camera.
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The Mint Hill Times Girl scout Troop 1333 began as a Daisy Troop in September 2005. The girls are second year cadettes now and they are celebrating the 100th year of Girl Scouting with other scouts from around the world.
Already, the troop attended a ceremony at Stumptown Park in Matthews with more than 854 people in attendance. It was a girl-led program which included flag ceremonies, readings through the decades of Girl Scouting and singing. "Being at the 100 year celebration of Girl Scouts was an honor for me and it was an even bigger honor that my troop got chosen to speak at the ceremony," Thyme Hawkins, Troop 3033 Girl Scout Cadette, said of the event. Upcoming local events for the troop include the 5th Annual Discover Mint Hill Day which will be Saturday April 21 from 9 – 3 pm at Discovery Square. Many activities are planned including arts and crafts, historical Girl Scout stories, scavenger hunt, local artists, musicians, and a tour on the double decker bus. You can also sit in the Juliette Low Theater and watch an old time Girl Scout movie. Memorabilia will be on display and a historic Girl Scout fashion show is in the works. The girls are also planning 100th Challenge projects to celebrate the 100th anniversary including planting 100 trees, collecting 100 cell phones for a shelter and others. Over the years, Troop 1333 has visited Savannah, Ga. the home of Juliette Low and attended camps. They also spent the night at the Charlotte Trolley Museum and hosted a "One-on-One" Q&A session with Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers to learn about local government They have served their community by giving food, drink and smiles for the military service men and women at Mint Hill's Annual Veteran's Day Breakfast, baked and packaged cookies to be distributed at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church's annual Christmas Luncheon for seniors and designed tissue paper flowers to be given to patients after their treatment at Piedmont Medical Center. The troop earned the Girl Scout Junior Bronze Award by hosting their Service Unit's Bunny Breakfast Event for local Brownie and Daisy troops.


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Albert at Bay Suite Hotel
435, Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7X4
(613) 238-8858
Our downtown location lets you savour the sights and sounds that make Canada's Capital truly stand out. Within walking distance are great attractions including world-famous Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, Parliament Hill and incredible world-class museums. If you're meeting with people in downtown Ottawa, be sure to meet with us first. Our flexible meeting spaces combined with highly personalized service will ensure your gathering a success.
Auberge De La Gare
205, St-Joseph Bvld.
Gatineau, QC.
(819) 778-8085
With the charm of an inn and the character of a large hotel, let yourself be pampered by our friendly and courteous staff. Well to the Auberge de la Gare! A 3-star hotel located in the heart of Gatineau (Hull area). We are 2 minutes away from downtown Ottawa, the region's finest restaurants, Gatineau Park, bicycle paths, numerous museums, golf courses and shopping centers. We offer continental breakfast, and parking is included.
Best Western Plus Victoria Park Suites
377, O'Connor Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2M2
(613) 567-7275
The Best Western Plus Victoria Park Suites is strategically located in downtown Ottawa. This hotel is centrally situated near the Canadian Museum of Nature, the scenic Rideau Canal and Elgin Street's fabulous nightlife and restaurants. The hotel provides conveniences such as free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls and kitchenettes in all suites.
Cartier Place Suite Hotel & Residences
180 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L5
(613) 236-5000
Our hotel has been honoured with Hospitality awards throughout the years. The hotel has 250 spacious suites. Each suite features a full kitchen, separate bedrooms, combined living/dining area with a private balcony. Guests may also enjoy the games room, children's playroom and the only downtown outdoor garden patio complete with playground and shuffleboard court. The indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room and the friendly atmosphere all contribute to a memorable stay.
Courtyard Mariott Downtown Ottawa
350, Dalhousie Street
Ottawa, ON
(613) 241-1000
We've always had an amazing location. Now we've got sleek new style. Introducing the newly transformed Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa hotel. Fresh, upscale guest rooms. A bistro that serves Starbucks® and doubles as a lounge. Cool meeting pods and a home theatre in the lobby. An interactive GoBoard with the latest local weather, maps and info. A new business centre as well as airline boarding pass printing stations, and Free Wireless High Speed Internet.
Courtyard Marriott East
200 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
Discover the Courtyard Ottawa East, located just minutes from downtown Ottawa, approximately 20 minutes from Calypso Theme Waterpark, and easily accessible off of Highway 417. Conveniently situated away from congestion and crowds, we provide you with a refreshing opportunity to experience choices and flexibility like never before. Complimentary high-speed Internet is available throughout our hotel and parking is free. Enjoy a comfortable and restful stay in one of our uncommonly spacious guestrooms, each with a microwave, mini-fridge and wet bar. Make use of our many amenities including our on-site restaurant, The Bistro, the place to go for healthy selections at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Your stay at our hotel in Ottawa, Ontario is sure to be more enjoyable, relaxing and fun than ever before.
Delta Ottawa City Centre
101 Lyon Street North
Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9
(613) 237-3600
Delta Ottawa City Centre is located in the heart of Ottawa's historic downtown, with ample parking nearby. Steps away from world renowned museums, Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal our property has everything your family needs when visiting Canada's Capital. On site amenities including oversized, indoor pool, fitness centre, lounge and hotel dining with kids' menus, free high-speed internet throughout the hotel.
Econo Lodge Downtown
475 Rideau St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z3
(613) 789-3781
The Econo Lodge Downtown is in a prime location minutes from many national capital attractions including Parliament Hill and the Byward Market. The nearby Rideau Canal is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, skating in winter or simply strolling along the shore. Some of the area's best shopping facilities are nearby, including Rideau Center mall, ByWard Market and the Sparks Street Mall. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in the surrounding area. All spacious guest rooms at the Econo Lodge hotel are air-conditioned and have refrigetors, microwaves and whirlpool bathtubs. Guests of this Ottawa hotel enjoy free continental breakfast, free coffee, free local calls, free parking and wireless Internet access. Contact the hotel or visit our website for more information about discounted hotel packages for Calypso waterpark.
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa
35 Laurier Street
Gatineau (Qc)
(819) 778-6111
Explore the Ottawa-Gatineau region and rest easy with world class Sheraton Starwood service at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa is located in Gatineau, on the Quebec shore of the Ottawa River. Its central location, just steps from beautiful Alexandra Bridge, makes it easy for guests to take in all that the National Capital Region has to offer, including a wide array of activities, cultural offers, museums, shops, restaurants and bars for all tastes, while experiencing the unique French culture of the city of Gatineau.
Gîte La Galerie d'en avant Bed & Breakfast
2493 Concession Road 19
Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
(613) 764-5547
Our Vicotiran style Century home will bring you back in time with its ancestral decor. Far from any racket, this peaceful location is only 5 minutes from the 417 highway and 15 minutes from Calypso. Let your senses be awakened by the beauty, tranquility and vast space of the countryside. The song of birds and the sounds of nature will enchant you as much as will our starry skies. Games, activities and bonfires are available outside at this place for all ages! With the option of a fresh home-style breakfast «Feel at home away from home!».
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa West
2055 Robertson Road
Ottawa (On) K2H 5Y9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean is a smart choice for travellers to Ottawa. Hotel guests will enjoy a choice of 115 guestrooms or suites, comforting style, and abundant guest amenities including a FREE daily Express Start® Breakfast, FREE wireless high-speed Internet in every guestroom. Whether you are here to visit one of our many museums, attend one of our many festivals, or enjoy a sporting event, the Holiday Inn Express Ottawa West – Nepean is sure to delight you.
Microtel Casselman
17, Industriel Street
Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
(866) 417-3550
Enjoy many handy amenities at our non-smoking, pet-friendly hotel in Casselman, ON: fitness room, laundry facilities, free large-vehicule parking, and free Wi-Fi Internet acess. Sleep well in well-appointed guestrooms, equipped with mini-refrigerator and microwave or upgrade to a suite for extra space and then start your day with a free breakfast, served daily. We are located only a short 10 minute drive from Calypso Theme Waterpark, Canada's largest aqua park.
The Bourget Inn & Spa
4105, Bouvier Rd.
Bourget, ON K0A 1E0
(613) 487-3277
Nested in the Larose Forest, minutes from Calypso Theme Waterpark, The Bourget Country Inn & Spa offers a serene rejuvenating experience. Enjoy the country-casual rooms with bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary chocolates; Garden views and/or fireplaces. Melt away with our wide range of Spa treatments while enjoying our classic cottage style spa amentities that includes a Jacuzzi hot tub, steam room and a sauna. Indluge in a wholesome selection of gourmet meals and dine in style by the fireplace. Country, serenity and pampering at its best at the Bourget Country Inn & Spa.
Travelodge Ottawa East
1486, Innes Road
Ottawa, ON K1B 3V5
(800) 525-4055
Your Canadian adventure begins at the Travelodge Ottawa East hotel, within a short drive to all of Ottawa's major attractions without hassle of staying downtown. We are the closest hotel with great & easy access to Calypso Theme Waterpark. From family to business travelers, our hotel offers a great location and comfortable stay for everyone! Visit us and you will experience nice rooms and great people! Check our website great rates and packages.
WelcomINNS Hotel Ottawa
1220, Michael Street
Ottawa, ON K1J 7T1
(613) 748-7800
Located a few minutes from downtown Ottawa, and just off Highway 417, the WelcomINNS Hotel Ottawa offers comfort and convenience at an affordable price. Ideally located close to many area highways, we provide instant and easy access to a number of area attractions, including the ByWard Market, Calypso Waterpark, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and numerous shopping areas and restaurants.


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Lackawanna County Courthouse closes early
The Lackawanna County Courthouse is shutting down early today in advance of Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Courthouse Square.
The courthouse will close to the public at 2 p.m., and most employees will leave by 3 p.m., court administrator Ron Mackay said.
Family court operations in the Administration Building and court-related functions in the Brixx Building will not be affected, he said.
Because the courthouse closure includes the criminal division office of the Clerk of Judicial Records, anyone who needs to file documents in a criminal matter may do so at the civil division office in the Brooks Building, Mr. Mackay said.
The shutdown will not impact the operations of the central processing center on the ground floor of the courthouse, county Chief Deputy Sheriff Dominick Manetti said. It will be remain open for use by law enforcement personnel.
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This annual event is perfect for both the casual and seasoned triathlete with a Sprint course and EnTri or beginner triathlon. The Sprint triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. and include a 500 meter swim in Lake Ravine, 12.4 miles on the bike and a 5K run. Two or three-person teams of any male/female and age groups can compete in the sprint distance. Businesses are encouraged to form a team and compete for a travelling Corporate Cup (must be comprised of employees or employee family members). New in 2014, the Ravine Lake Triathlon will be the championship race for the newly-formed South Dakota Triathlon Association.
The shorter distance, or En-tri, is perfect for anyone who wants to give a competitive event a try. Participants swim 200 meters in Lake Ravine, bike 6.2 miles and finish with a 1.5 mile run. Helmets are required and swim caps will be provided and are also required. Kids can try either the traditional fun run around Lake Ravine or a new mini-triathlon (ages 9-14 years) which includes a 200 meter swim, a 3.1 mile bike and 1.2 mile run.
The fun run is free and open to kids ages 12 and under and will start after the race at approximately 10:30 a.m. No preregistration is necessary for the fun run. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each race and age group. Overall winners in the sprint will earn prizes and all competitors will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.


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Candidates: Old Forge police image priority
Bringing trust and transparency back to the Old Forge police force will be one of the main goals of the mayoral candidate that gets the nod in November's primary election.
Either Republican Frank Scavo or Democrat Bob Mulkerin will have to deal with the aftermath of the sex scandal looming over the borough's police force more than a year after suspended police chief Larry Semenza and former Capt. Jamie Kranitsky were charged in 2012 with sexually assaulting the same teenage girl more than five years earlier.
Mr. Semenza will stand trial in October, while Mr. Kranitsky pleaded guilty to misdemeanor indecent assault Sept. 12 and will face a maximum sentence of two years, possibly under house arrest.
Mr. Scavo, 51, said he'd take a no-nonsense, anti-corruption stance when it comes to government and law enforcement hiring.
"I will not be a behind-closed-door negotiator," Mr. Scavo said. "We will not let what happened happen again."
Mr. Scavo, who served on the Old Forge School Board for eight years, said his 25 years of management experience and job creation will translate to good hiring and management practices in the borough.
Along with the issue of restoring trust and transparency in law enforcement, Mr. Mulkerin, 39, said he wants to help rebuild the sense of community within the borough.
"With my two young children growing up in the borough, there's a need for someone to step up and lead the way," Mr. Mulkerin said.
He plans to host meet-and-greet events, where citizens can come out and meet the mayor, council and the neighborhood watch group. He said his experience with the Lackawanna County family court system, his work with teens and doing conflict resolution and anger management will translate into being a good liaison to the community, guiding people in the right direction to find resources and assistance.
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Name: Bob Mulkerin
Age: 39
Address: Old Forge
Family: Wife, Carla Cariati Mulkerin; children Cierra, 9, and Colin, 6.
Education: Old Forge High School, 1992
Employment: Prudential Retirement, defined benefit data analyst
Experience: Former member of Lackawanna County Family Court Team; Former member of Lackawanna County Treatment Court Team; group facilitator for Lackawanna County Welfare-to-Work Programs; group facilitator at Violence Intervention Centers Youth Program
Name: Frank Scavo
Age: 51
Address: Old Forge
Family: Wife, Caren; children, Sarah and Frank IV
Education: Old Forge High School, 1980; associate degree in business management, Keystone College, 1993
Employment: General manager of Keystone Automotive for more than 20 years
Experience: Old Forge School Board, 2001-09, board member of Pennsylvania Right to Work since 2011
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Emotional problems
Personal Finance | Panic, euphoria, and uniformity can be poison for a portfolio
In my work as an investment advisor, I see financial mistakes made on a daily basis. In fact, I commit mistakes more frequently than I would like to admit. A vast array of possible errors in operating an investment plan exists, but almost all such mistakes fall into one of six categories. Here are the first three:
Though it is part of human nature, few actions (or reactions) pose more of a threat to long-term investment performance than the investor's tendency to panic during hard times. An investor should set up a proper portfolio with such balance and diversification that when times of volatility inevitably arrive, he is prepared to navigate through them. Dalbar released a study in 2005 indicating that while the S&P 500 had achieved annual returns of over 10 percent in the last 20 years, and the average equity mutual fund had performed similarly, the average equity investor had only earned 3.7 percent. This is directly related to the tendency of investors to panic during bad times. Appropriate defensive responses are often in order, but panic is never one of them. Hastiness is not a biblical trait (Proverbs 19:2).
Sadly, the flipside of panic exists as often as panic itself. Euphoria tends to set in when really good times are taking place, and an investor ends up abandoning his plan for balance and diversification for that "hot dot." In recent years, the real estate bubble of 2004-2006 and the dotcom bubble of 1998-2000 serve as good evidence that investors are not immune to euphoric crazes. Adhere to your carefully designed plan even in good times, and avoid the euphoria (often another word for greed) that can lead to a destruction of your profits (Proverbs 1:19).
Even after the saga of Enron and Worldcom several years back, a shockingly high number of investors continue to put "all their eggs in one basket." Whether it be an excessive amount of assets in one stock, or an excessive amount in one sector (i.e., technology), a lack of diversification can devastate a portfolio. While all investments are worthy of inclusion in a portfolio, prudence dictates that an investor diversify into multiple strategies. Think of a baseball hitting your front window: If it is one window, the whole thing must be replaced, but if it is a multiple pane window, only one will need replacing, while the others will still be in good shape. Proverbs 11:14 tells us that in a "multitude of counselors there is safety." This very same principle requires us to be properly diversified as well.
In the next column, I will examine mistakes 4-6 on our list: the errors of over-diversification, excessive leverage, and allowing tax decisions to guide investment decisions.


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Did you want to hire an attorney to defend him court?
we are not sure if we can afford one i cant afford to bail him out but would like an ideal if he will do time. The dui is from 2008-2009 period he had 5 of them.
That is really difficult to determine without having a copy of his record. Was he pulled over for a DUI? Why was he arrested?
no he was not arrested for dui it was a traffic stop. When they ran his license it show his license was suspended for dui from Virginia.
this is the charges for florida
If this is the first time he has driven on a suspended license he could receive 60 days in jail and a $500.00 fine.
If he has ever been convicted of this before he would face more serious charges.
I hope that answers your question. Please let me know if you additional questions for me.
he been convicted driving under suspended license more than once in virginia never in florida will that still be the case
Florida can revoke his ability to obtain a license for 5 years. He would be subject to the fine and 60 days in jail.
Florida CodeTITLE XXIII MOTOR VEHICLESChapter 322 DRIVERS' LICENSES 322.24 Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state.
It would be wise to see if you can hire an attorney.
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NORFOLK, Va. — A lion reported on the loose in Norfolk is actually a Labradoodle with a cut resembling the shaggy mane and tawny coat of a big cat.
Daniel Painter's dog, Charles the Monarch, so resembles the king of the jungle, police received a call Tuesday of a baby lion on the loose.
The Virginian-Pilot reports that police called the Norfolk Zoo to make sure their two lions were in their cages, which they were.
The dog's coif is, in fact, intended to look like the mascot of Old Dominion University.
This wasn't Charles' first case of mistaken identity. Painter said police have told him several times people have reported seeing a lion when it was really his dog.
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Because higher income earners are less likely to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 can provide a great alternative depending on your situation.
For example, let's say you have $40K in credit card debt. As you continue to attempt to pay that off little by little, month by month, on your own, you're racking up tons of additional dollars in interest. And the longer it takes you to pay it off, the more interest you'll be paying.
By filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you'll essentially be freezing your credit card debt and cutting those interest payments off at the knees. Now, it is important to note that you will have to pay both attorney and trustee fees but those will be determined up front and, for the most part, included in your payment plan.
Your payment plan will be comprised of your total debt + attorney fee + trustee fee. Many attorneys will take a portion of their fee up front and put the remainder into your payment plan.
In our example, let's say your attorney fee is $4K and the attorney requests $1K up front, the remaining $3K will go into your payment plan.
In regards to the trustee fee, that will be, at a maximum, 10% of your plan total (debt+attorney fee within the plan).
The maximum number of months per plan is 60 months.
It'll all break down like such for your plan total:
|Total Debt
|Attorney Fee
|Plan Total
Therefore your payment plan will look like:
|Plan Total
|Trustee Fee
|Total Payment
$47,300/60 (months) = ~$788/month
So, in 5 years, your $40K credit card debt will be paid off without having to deal with and worry about compounded interest.
One thing to take note of is your tax refund during this time. Your trustee will take any/all of your tax refunds so it is in your best interest to adjust your holdings so they yield little to no refund and you're getting the maximum amount possible on a per paycheck basis.
To find out if you quality for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, speak with a local bankruptcy attorney.
Source: Janet A. Lawson, Bankruptcy Attorney
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2010 Spring Football Outlook
AMES, Iowa - In his first meeting with his new team in January of 2009, Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads told his Cyclones they were going to win a bowl game. His players were somewhat taken aback. ISU had lost its last 10 games in 2008 and hadn't had a winning season or gone to a bowl game in four years. But Iowa State's players followed their leader to a 7-6 record that included a 14-13 win over Minnesota in the Insight Bowl.
The final results could not have been better. The Cyclones tied Washington as the most improved BCS teams nationally with five more wins than the previous season.
The seminal moment of the season was a 9-7 win at Nebraska, accomplished by an Iowa State team that played without its starting quarterback or running back. It was ISU's first win in Lincoln in 32 years.
The video of Rhoads' emotional talk with his team after the win over Nebraska became a staple highlight nationally. It had been viewed 235,000 times on YouTube by season's end. The key moment was when Rhoads told the team that he was proud to be their football coach. Iowa State fans feel the same way about Rhoads, the first ISU coach to post a winning season in his inaugural Iowa State season since 1931. A first-year Cyclone coach had not won seven games since Clyde Williams in 1907.
Now, Rhoads enters spring football looking to build on that success with eight returning starters on offense and four on defense.
"I think that the first thing that you capitalize on is winning the bowl game," Rhoads said. "It feeds into the workouts as kids are confident in what they are being coached to do. They see and feel the improvements and it helps us heading into spring football."
On offense, the unit will rally around senior quarterback Austen Arnaud and tailback Alexander Robinson. Iowa State took a big step forward in its rushing game last season with Robinson becoming the first ISU back to rush for more than 1,000 yards since 2004. Robinson compiled 1,195 yards on the ground despite missing the Nebraska game, most of the Kansas State setback and parts of other games because of a groin injury. He rushed for 100 or more yards against Iowa, Kent State, Army, Kansas, Colorado and Minnesota. Arnaud threw for 2,015 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2009, while completing 58.7 percent of his passes. Four lineman return and the 2010 receiving corps includes six pass catchers who caught at least one pass per game last season for offensive coordinator Tom Herman.
"I think that the immediate connotation attached to a spread offense is throwing the ball around the yard," Rhoads said. "The 2009 Iowa State version involved a little more run than pass. It controlled the game and didn't involve a lot of down the field big-play type passes. I think we will continue to evolve with what our spread offense is. It is safe to say that we would never go away from the running game being a very big part of the offense."
According to Rhoads, further progress offensively this season will depend on attention to detail.
"If we are more precise with our timing, more precise with our blocking, more precise with our throwing and running then big plays will begin to happen more frequently in the offensive system," Rhoads said. "That is one of the things that we sorely lacked last season and that's one of the things that will add up to one of the most important stats of all, and that is points. Yards are not the ultimate factor. We have got to score more points especially in this conference."
Iowa State made huge strides on defense last season under defensive coordinator Wally Burnham. The Cyclones tied for the second-best defensive performance nationally in the redzone. Rhoads' team allowed 21.85 points per game, ranking 34th nationally. Last year's total was a seismic improvement over 2008 when the Cyclones ranked 110th nationally, allowing 35.83 points per game. Iowa State's defense tied for second in the FBS with national champion Alabama, just behind leader Nebraska in red zone defense. ISU clearly fit the "bend but don't break" philosophy as an opportunistic defense. Iowa State defense ranked 34th nationally and fourth in the Big 12 in turnover margin. The Cyclones forced eight Nebraska turnovers in its win over the Cornhuskers.
"Wally Burnham-coached defenses are always thinking take-a-way," Rhoads said. "In 2009 we created a high number of fumbles and had an adequate number of interceptions. We were aggressive and opportunistic in the red zone at capitalizing on turnovers. The number one defensive goal is not allowing the fewest yards. The goal is to allow the fewest points. We greatly decreased those numbers a year ago. You can allow a team to drive the ball 80 yards and if you can hold a team to three or zero points you just played effective defense. We did that on a number of occasions in 2009. Now we would like to maintain that and decrease the number of yards we are giving up both in throwing and running the football."
The heart of that 2009 defense, first-team all-Big 12 middle linebacker Jesse Smith, has moved on. But David Sims, the 2009 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year, returns after making five interceptions last season. The biggest work this spring will be retooling the linebacker corps as the three 2009 starters have graduated.
The schedule is not easy. Eight 2009 bowl teams are on the slate, including a four-week stretch in which ISU faces Texas Tech, Utah followed by road games at Texas and Oklahoma.
4 ***Austen Arnaud, 6-3, 226, Sr.# 2,015 yards passing, 561 rushing; 22 TD pass/rush 2009
11 *Jerome Tiller, 6-2, 193, So.# Led ISU to a win at Nebraska in first career start
12 James Capello, 5-11, 200, Fr.# Lebanon, Pa. native, redshirted 2009
Consider: 2009 marked Austen Arnaud's third offensive system in his four seasons at Iowa State. He has thrown for 5,074 career yards. He is currently third on the all-time ISU total offense list with 6,054 yards. Arnaud's mobility and toughness give the Cyclones a second rusher in the backfield at any given time. Arnaud ran for a career-high 84 yards against Kansas State. He has run or passed for 41 touchdowns in his career.
"Austen is a man when he runs the football," Rhoads said. "He is very rarely brought down by one person. He fights for extra yards. He is a very effective runner as a quarterback. I think Austen has great leadership skills. He has one of those infectious, ever enthusiastic attitudes. Guys see that he means it. It comes from the heart. That is an important quality from the leader of the football team. He has plenty of ability to throw the ball. There is arm strength there and there is ability to throw the ball on target. He just needs to continually prove it."
Backup Jerome Tiller stepped in when Arnaud was hurt last season, throwing a TD pass to lead Iowa State to its win at Nebraska in his first career start. The junior set a career best with 74 rushing yards against Baylor, including a 20-yard scramble for a touchdown.
"Jerome has come a long way in his mechanics of throwing the football," Rhoads said. "Where Jerome needs the most improvement is his understanding of our offensive system and everybody's role. I was watching highlights from the 2009 season and saw a number of plays Jerome made when he was filling in for Austen. He can be an electric type of player. He has different gifts than Austen in running the ball."
James Capello will also test his wares this spring after a prep career in which he threw for 2,963 yards 31 touchdowns in Lebanon, Pa. en route to Pennsylvania Class AAA Player-of-the Year honors in 2008.
"James Capello goes into the spring as our most accurate thrower," Rhoads said. "That is a pretty important trait when it comes to the quarterback position. He will have the opportunity to perform in 15 practices and prove whether he deserves attention for playing time or not. He provides your third running style. He is large, he is shorter, and he has changed his body since he arrived. He runs the football, gains 12 yards and moves the sticks. In the end production is what matters."
Running Back
33 ***Alexander Robinson, 5-9, 186, Sr.# 1,195 rush yards in 2009; six 100-yard games
42 Beau Blankenship, 5-8, 200, So. Native of Norman, Okla.
22 OR James White, 5-8, 182, Fr.# redshirted 2009 season, from Dallas, Texas
Robinson averaged 5.2 yards a carry last season. His career total of 2,363 rushing yards ranks him 10th in ISU history. Robinson is an adept receiver and has 57 career receptions for 588 yards. An honorable mention all-Big 12 selection, he is the 13th player in ISU history to have at least 2,000 career rushing yards.
"A-ROB is a great weapon, he is moving faster now in the offseason than he was a year ago," Rhoads said. "Certainly the health of your running back is always a concern. We will probably be somewhat protective as we go through spring drills. We won't hold him out of anything, but we will be protective because I think he is one of the best in the Big 12 and if that is the case then he is probably one of the better backs in the country. He has a great grasp of our system and it is never more apparent than when watching him help the younger kids in bowl preparation. He not only knows the big picture but he knows the little things as well. That is what makes him a great all-around player."
Beau Blankenship probably would have had some carries last season but missed several games with injury and was limited to special teams work. James White, out of Skyline High School in Dallas, redshirted the 2009 season and will get a long look this spring.
"I am excited to evaluate James White as he comes off of his redshirt campaign," Rhoads said. "He has the ability to jump around and move around very quickly, leaving people grasping nothing but air. I think he has a chance to really add to our quality of depth at running back. I think Jeff Woody is a player that we are going to keep a good eye on because of what he showed us as a scout team back last year. He has good speed and is very strong. Then you throw in Beau Blankenship and Bo Williams and I think we have a somewhat stocked position at running back."
Left Tackle
72 **Kelechi Osemele, 6-5, 327, Jr.# Started all 13 games of 2009 season; 2nd team All-Big 12/AP
69 Kyle Lichtenberg, 6-5, 261, Fr.# Native of Bettendorf, Iowa
Left Guard
77 **Alex Alvarez, 6-2, 300, Sr.# Started all 13 ISU games of 2009
61 Jon Caspers, 6-4, 291, Jr. Junior college transfer
63 ***Ben Lamaak, 6-4, 315, Sr.# Former HS QB; Made 13 starts at right guard last season
50 *Sean Smith, 6-4, 294, Sr.# Saw action in two games last season
Right Guard
51 **Scott Haughton, 6-3, 337, Jr. Has started last 17 games
70 Drew Davis, 6-8, 337, So.# Dubuque native
Right Tackle
79 *Brayden Burris, 6-6, 276, So.# Made first start at Texas A&M last season
76 Zack Spears, 6-5, 283, Jr. Native of Arp, Texas
Not only did the Iowa State offensive line open holes for the running game last season, it helped keep quarterbacks Austen Arnaud and Jerome Tiller on their feet. The Cyclones gave up only 16 quarterback sacks in 2009, third fewest in the Big 12 to rank 21st nationally.
The Iowa State offensive line stayed intact through much of last season. The Cyclones had the same starting five on the offensive line in 12 of the team's 13 games, with first-team all-Big 12 center Reggie Stephens missing a start against Texas A&M after having an appendectomy.
Left tackle Kelechi Osemele earned second-team all-Big 12 honors last season. Stephens has graduated but Ben Lamaak, a three-year starter, moves over from guard to make snaps this season. Alex Alvarez has played some center in his career but is more comfortable at guard. Iowa State's coaches believe Haughton has a promising upside as he gains more experience. Brayden Burris made one start last season. The key for the future will be to develop great depth with Sean Smith, Drew Davis, Trey Baysinger and Zack Spears among the contenders to be in the rotation.
"We have four out of five starters returning and you have a number of capable players either coming off of redshirt seasons or who played back-up roles and contributed to our football team," Rhoads said. "We were very vulnerable in 2009 because the offensive line was very thin from a quality standpoint. I think that Ben Lamaak is in a capable position of replacing Reggie as our center. Alex Alvarez also played center a year ago and could fill that void if needed. Brayden Burris is a young man we are very excited about as he comes off a redshirt freshman season. We will just have to see where some of these younger players figure into the team picture."
Wide Receiver
2 **Sedrick Johnson, 6-3, 211, Jr. 25 rec., 224 yards, 3 TDs in first two collegiate seasons
7 *Darius Reynolds, 6-1, 203, Jr. Caught 13 passes for 72 yards before fourth game injury last season
12 Donnie Jennert, 6-6, 191, Fr.# Redshirted 2009 season, from St. Cloud, Fla.
Wide Receiver
83 **Jake Williams, 6-1, 206, Sr.# 36 rec. 403 yards, 5 TDs in 2009
89 Keith Blanton, 5-11, 199, Fr.# Garland, Texas native
Wide Receiver
6 **Darius Darks, 6-0, 188, Jr. Set ISU freshman mark with 49 catches in 2008; 28 catches in 2009
19 *Josh Lenz, 5-11, 190, So. 20 catches for 186 yards in 2009; returned punts and kickoffs
Tight End
88 **Collin Franklin, 6-5, 241, Sr.# 33 catches for 450 yards and two touchdowns in ISU career
86 Kurt Hammerschmidt, 6-5, 251, So.# Chesterfield, Mo. native
81 Ricky Howard, 6-2, 244, Jr. Junior college transfer from Hespiria, Calif.
Arnaud and offensive coordinator Tom Herman spread out the Cyclone offensive attack to the point that 11 different receivers caught a pass last season. Among the returners is senior Jake Williams. Williams made several key TD receptions last season, including a scoring catch of 47 yards from Jerome Tiller that was the difference in the Cyclone win at Nebraska. He leads all returnees with 36 catches for 403 yards and five touchdowns. Darius Darks set a freshman record in 2008 with 49 receptions. Fighting injury in 2009, he had 21 catches for 255 yards and a TD in the final five games of the season.
"If ever there is a guy on the team that could be described as steady-handed, it is Jake Williams," Rhoads said. "The offensive coaches pounded the table a year ago for a scholarship for him saying that he just shows up and does his job. I finally was convinced of that and was more convinced as the season wore on. He brings his lunch pail and hard hat every day and gives you a full-time clock worth of work. We expect him to continue to do that. I think Darius Darks is making necessary physical improvement, changing his running style to keep his hamstring healthy. That hamstring injury dated back to last spring and fall cost him a lot of preparation time. Learning and executing that new offense and the execution put Darius behind. I think you started to see the reemergence of his abilities as the season wore on and we count on him being fully healthy, not missing practice time due to nagging injuries."
Iowa State took another injury hit last season when Darius Reynolds went down in the fourth game of the season. At the time, Reynolds led the Cyclones with 13 receptions for 72 yards. His return to the team will be monitored this spring. Josh Lenz was a hit as a true freshman, making 20 catches for 186 yards. Junior Sedrick Johnson made seven receptions after sustaining an injury early in last season's first game.
"Darius Reynolds emerged through fall camp as as our best playmaker, but I don't think he ever got on track in the first four games," Rhoads said. "Sedrick Johnson got hurt early last season. He can be a great weapon."
One of the biggest gaps to fill this season comes with the departure of tight end Derrick Catlett, who made 29 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns last season. Catlett's blocking ability will also be missed. Senior Collin Franklin has made 33 receptions in his first two Cyclones seasons and will battle junior college newcomer Ricky Howard who will be on campus for spring football. Kurt Hammerschmidt will also battle for playing time.
21 **Grant Mahoney, 6-0, 168, Jr. Good on 59-63 career PATs; hit 30-of-45 career FG, long of 52
25 Zach Guyer, 6-3, 189, Jr. Urbandale, Iowa, native
16 Daniel Kuehl, 5-11, 199, Sr.# Backup in 2009
14 Chad Powell, 5-10, 200, So.# Reserve
Kickoff/Punt Returners
23 **Leonard Johnson, 5-10, 194, Jr. Set NCAA mark with 319 KR yds vs. OSU in 2008
19 *Josh Lenz, 5-11, 190, So. 44-yd. PR against Army; 56-yard kickoff return vs. OSU in �09
1 *David Sims, 5-9, 209, Sr. Broke off 60-yard kickoff return; averaged 23.7 yards on 18 returns
7 Darius Reynolds, 6-1, 203, Jr. Medical hardship in 2009
Deep Snapper
46 **Dakota Zimmerman, 6-1, 221, Jr. Two-year starter
8 Brett Bueker, 6-3, 234, So.# Native of Bettendorf
Iowa State's strongest unit may have been its special teams last season. The Cyclones had standouts at punter, kicker and return positions. The battle for punter won't be settled until the fall.
Placekicker Grant Mahoney has made 59-of-63 career-extra point attempts and is 30-of-45 on field goals in his ISU career, connecting on a long field goal of 52 yards in the win over Nebraska. He was one of four kickers nationally (NCAA-FBS) with at least three field goal makes from 50 yards or more in 2009.
"Consistency will be a word that Grant will become tired of hearing come out of my mouth as we move through the spring," Rhoads said. "We want to take his abilities and get them more consistent moving forward."
Return specialist Leonard Johnson is a threat to take it to the house any time he touches the ball. As a true freshman, he ranked 19th nationally, averaging 26.4 yards per kickoff return. Johnson ran his way into the record books with an NCAA FBS record 319 kickoff return yards against Oklahoma State in 2008.
"Special teams will always be important here," Rhoads said. "This year we have to become more productive. We have got to get a couple breakouts in both our punt and kick returns this year. I think we can do that and that special teams will receive great attention during spring drills. Our kickoff and punt cover teams were among the best in the country and we have a sense of pride that has been instilled in all our special teams."
True freshman Josh Lenz earned punt return duties during fall camp and had a 44-yard return against Army to set up a score. He returned a kickoff 56 yards against Oklahoma State and averaged 28.2 yards on eight kickoff returns. Iowa State's punt coverage team ranked fourth nationally last season, allowing just 2.19 yards per return.
Left End
91 **Patrick Neal, 6-0, 227, Jr.# Nine starts in 2009, making 27 tackles and a sack; played TE in 2008
90 Cleyon Laing, 6-3, 266, So.# Played in five game with two tackles
50 Willie Scott, 6-1, 214, Fr.# Played at Jones High School in Orlando, Fla.
Defensive Tackle
96 **Austin Alburtis, 6-2, 269, Sr.# 26 tackles and interception, 3.5 TFL in ISU career
94 Jake McDonough, 6-5, 270, So.# Appeared in one game last season
26 OR **Taylor Mansfield, 6-1, 253, Sr.# Played in every game over the last two seasons on special teams
Nose Guard
85 **Bailey Johnson, 6-2, 279, Sr.# Started last eight games; 22 tackles in 2009; 3 TFL
97 **Stephen Ruempolhamer, 6-3, 280, Jr. 20 tackles in 2009; 2 TFL, 1 sack; born in Holland
98 OR *Jerrod Black, 6-0, 279, Jr.# Native of Houston, Texas
Right End
29 **Rashawn Parker, 6-0, 250, Sr.# Knee injury ended 2009 season; 86 career tackles, 8 sacks
38 *Roosevelt Maggitt, 6-1, 242, So.# Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year in 2008; 14 tackles in 2009
93 OR Aaron Moore, 6-2, 244, Fr.# Native of Frisco, Texas
Rashawn Parker returns after getting a medical hardship. Parker, a four-year starter, was injured in the fourth game of the 2009 season. He owns 86 career tackles dating back to the 2006 season opener. Parker's return softens the blow Iowa State suffered with the departure of end Christopher Lyle. Lyle got better and better last season and led ISU with 13 tackles for loss, five sacks and was the defensive MVP of the Insight Bowl. Patrick Neal started nine games in part because of Parker's injury last season, making 27 tackles. Cleyon Laing saw limited action last season, Roosevelt Maggit, made 14 tackles in 2009 and redshirt freshman Aaron Moore will contend for playing time at end. Willie Scott is also in the mix at defensive end.
"I am very excited to have Rashawn Parker back for an extra year.," Rhoads said. "He was really playing very well before he got hurt and having him back is very important as we lose two other starters on our defensive front. Ray brings leadership and he brings maturity to that room that is very much needed. We have young guys coming off of redshirt who need to learn what it takes to be successful at this level of collegiate football. I think Patrick Neal did a great job as he became a starter through injury last year. He is one guy who truly gives it up every day for the football team. Willie Scott is another guy that we can't wait to see this spring on the field."
Four-year starter Nate Frere has departed at defensive tackle and Austin Arburtis will step into the position this season. Alburtis has 26 career tackles. Jake McDonough is expected to challenge for playing time with Taylor Mansfield, who has played on both sides of the ball at Iowa State.
Bailey Johnson started the last eight games and had 22 tackles last fall. Stephen Ruempolhamer has game experience and Jerrod Black is back from injuries that have so far limited his career.
"You can't play great defense without playing well on the defensive front. The front starts from the inside out with the defensive tackles. If our opponents can line up and run the ball in between the tackles then they can do just about anything that they want. We have to improve on our ability to be playmakers with our defensive tackles. It can't be good enough to just be in your spot. We have to be able to get off of blocks and make plays. We are a year older and that should equate to being a year better, more productive. They all have considerable playing time, which should help that threesome to improve. We have other guys gaining weight and getting healthy. Jake McDonough is now healthy and has the ability to help our football team."
SAM Linebacker
47 *A.J. Klein, 6-1, 237, So. 17 tackles last season, recovered Kent State fumble
48 Jacob Lattimer, 6-2, 244, Jr.# Saw limited action last season
MIKE Linebacker
45 Matt Tau'fo'ou, 5-10, 246, Jr.#. Saw action in two games
59 **Preston Kaufman, 5-11, 233, Sr.# Seven tackles last season
WILL Linebacker
20 *Jake Knott, 6-2, 237, So. 6 tackles vs. Kent State and Baylor; 23 tackles last season
44 Kevin Hamlin, 6-3, 197, So.# Native of Jupiter, Fla.
The linebacking corps will be getting a complete makeover after the graduation of Jesse Smith (305 career tackles), Fred Garrin (174 career tackles) and Josh Raven (81 career tackles). Several individuals with limited experience will be vying for starting spots this fall. Of the returnees, sophomores A.J. Klein and Jake Knott have seen the most action. As true freshmen, Knott made 23 tackles last season and Klein made 17. Matt Tau'fu'ou and Preston Kaufman are back along with Jacob Lattimer and Kevin Hamilton.
"I think we are going into spring with no guarantees at linebacker," Rhoads said. "I think we have the potential to play the nickel system, which only needs two linebackers. I think A.J. Klein will work at the MIKE linebacker spot. Preston Kauffman gives us experience there and Anthony Pritchard has joined our program and I am very impressed with how he runs around. I would like nothing more than a surprise there to give us depth at our thinnest spot on our team. Guys like Jake Knott, Jake Latimer and Kevin Hamlin, may play SAM or WILL. We would like to be able to bounce guys around to maintain the best players on the field. I think it will be wide open and very competitive at the position as we go through spring drills."
Left Cornerback
22 **Ter'ran Benton, 6-0 197, Jr. Returned to start Insight Bowl after breaking leg at Nebraska
5 *Jeremy Reeves, 5-7, 167, So. Saw action in 11 games last season, making 13 tackles
21 Jansen Watson, 5-9, 180, Fr.# Native of Kissimmee, Fla., redshirted last season
Right Cornerback
23 **Leonard Johnson, 5-10, 194, Jr. Freshman All-American; 64 tackles and two interceptions in 2009
4 Anthony Young, 5-8, 174, Jr. Ontario, Calif. native, played at Palomar CC
Strong safety
1 *David Sims, 5-9, 209, Sr. Coaches' Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Five interceptions, 88 total tackles 2009
3 ***Zac Sandvig, 5-10, 192, Sr.# Made 32 career tackles; blocked a Baylor punt in 2009
10 Jacques Washington, 5-11, 200, Fr.# Owasso, Okla. native
Free safety
37 **Michael O'Connell, 5-11, 207, Sr.# 65 career tackles; career-high 11 stops at Texas A&M
17 Earl Brooks, 5-10, 191, Jr.# Deerfield Beach, Fla. native
14 Deon Broomfield, 5-11, 180, Fr.# Palm Bay, Fla. native
The secondary is the most experienced component of the Iowa State defense. Terran Benton made 41 tackles in nine games last season. The junior also made two sacks. Benton suffered a broken leg in the Nebraska victory. He was able to come back and play in the Insight Bowl, in which he made five tackles, one for loss. Benton also recovered the fumble that ended a Minnesota drive to ice ISU's 14-13 Insight win.
Leonard Johnson made a big splash as a true freshman as a defender and as a kick returner. The junior already has 111 career tackles, four interceptions, forced five fumbles, recovered four fumbles with three tackles for loss. At corner, sophomore Jeremy Reeves has some experience. One of three junior college transfers in spring football, cornerback Anthony Young, will get a long look.
"Leonard Johnson is a very skilled athlete but to be a great cornerback you need to know all the things that go with it," Rhoads said. "I count on him to learn that and I count on (ISU secondary coach) Bobby Elliott to teach him that as we go through spring drills. I have no doubts that Jeremy Reeves has all of the makings to be a great defensive back. Anthony Young is a young man who we signed and counted on to come in and give us immediate help in the secondary and at the cornerback position. There you have four guys that give us excellent depth and abilities. Janson Watson could end up being a corner, a nickel, or even a safety when it's all said and done. His growth will be key to some of the things we do as a secondary because of the multitude of positions he can play. I put Jacques Washington in that same group. We must figure out the roles these two guys are going to play in 2010."
Sims had a great season at strong safety last fall, making 88 tackles. He made some of the biggest plays of the season. Senior Zac Sandvig has 32 career tackles. Free safety Michael O'Connell made 43 tackles last season and made a key interception in the Nebraska win. Earl Brooks will compete with O'Connell this fall.
"We need David Sims to play at an all Big 12 level," Rhoads said. "He showed maturity at how he has approached the offseason. I think Mike O'Connell will settle in and give us depth at the safety position. We know he will play a lot of special teams as well as going into spring as a starting safety. I would love to see him just focus on that safety position. Zac Sandvig will remain a special teams stalwart and challenge Mike and David for playing time at safety."
Rhoads and his coaching staff have only just begun.
"We would like to make further strides in the Big 12 North," Rhoads said. "We came away with two division victories a year ago in beating Colorado and Nebraska and had gut wrenching losses to Kansas and Kansas State. We played Missouri for 45 minutes before being turned away. We know in 2010 that if we are going to upgrade our program it starts in the Big 12 North and those close losses have to end up in the other column. To move up we have to work harder and execute better than the other programs in the Big 12 North."
The memories of ISU's successful season in Rhoads first season still linger. Fans who want to relive the euphoria can always head to YouTube.
"I don't know how to describe the response, popularity and awareness of what took place after our Nebraska game a year ago," Rhoads said. "They caught our post game celebration on camera and it certainly showcased a program that is very passionate and emotional after ending that 32-year drought in Memorial Stadium. You can't go back to that day and choose individual players and say that this guy or that guy was the reason why Iowa State won that day. The reason we won is because a full roster of players got on the buses and traveled to Lincoln, Neb. They had only one goal in mind and that was to win a football game as a team. I think that video and the response to it has even pushed us closer as we continue to work and develop towards achieving what we want this program to become and that's a championship program."
Rhoads is proud to be Iowa State's football coach. For Cyclone fans, the feeling is mutual.


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