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Ground Rules on this NFL Combine preview scouting:
-- Looking at the initial performance data from their college years in our system.
-- Watching 10-15+ minutes of tape
-- Giving an initial knee-jerk reaction to what I am seeing/feeling.
-- Will rank them as if I am drafting them for the dynasty rookie draft, and I will also break them into tiers
-- We don't have the full host of measurables, so my reactions could change when I see the physical times and attributes. Sometimes your scouting eyes deceive you on how fast a player is moving, etc. We will be doing all the full-fledged scouting of these players after the Combine data is in.
-- This 'draft' and analysis will drop in a player at a time at various times throughout the day. Check the clock on the title to see when the latest post was made.
-- Height/weight is latest estimates we have from their listed info or all-star games, etc. Not official.
-- Going prospect by prospect in alphabetical order.
The NFL Combine Defensive Ends…
Current consensus top 5 DE prospects in the mainstream…
1) Bradley Chubb, NC State
2) Marcus Davenport, UTEP
3) Sam Hubbard, Ohio State
4) Arden Key, LSU
5) De'Shawn Hand, Alabama
*Five Tiers: A, B, C, D, F…like school grades. Players listed in 'my favorite' order.
**Tier A**
Bradley Chubb, NC State (6'4"/275)
Has the size, length, speed, agility, awareness, production of a top NFL DE prospect. If there is a better DE prospect in this draft, I'll be surprised…but I have 20 more DE prospects to scout from the Combine as of this writing.
So nimble. Gives great effort. Has such understanding of the play and seems to know when to rush the backfield and when to play the run or drop off into coverage. A real talent…almost without flaw on my two preview scoutings of him so far this year. A+
Chad Thomas, Miami (6'6"/275)
This is the best way I can put this…
If there was a contest to win a million dollars and the game was to pick any one of these 25 classified DE prospects going to the 2018 NFL Combine…and I needed to pick the best DE prospect to rush from the right side against an all-star left tackle on a do-or-die 3rd & 10 stop and get a sack – my money goes on Chad Thomas to get to the QB over everyone listed here. He's arguably the best pure pass rushing force in this draft. Bradley Chubb is the best overall/all-around DE prospect, and would be the only other guy I'd consider for the million dollar prize…but with one shot, do-or-die, I might lean Chad Thomas because his ability to work a blocker on a pass rush is just freakish/natural.
Thomas had so-so sack/TFL numbers in college, so I just kinda wrote him off as talented but lazy. When I saw him excel at the Senior Bowl, I thought to take a longer look. They don't easily produce the stat for near-sacks or 'great pass rushes without a sack' but Thomas would probably lead the NCAA in the tape I watched. Thomas applies constant pressure on the backfield/QB. Tackles were helpless every other play…the most helpless I've seen spending 12+ hours with these DE prospects today.
If an NFL team cannot afford Chubb, you buy Thomas and try to make him Chubb…or just enjoy a high-end NFL pass rusher with Thomas. A-
**Tier B**
Marcus Davenport, UTSA (6'6"/255)
Athletic tools for days…6'6" and a high-end athlete for his size. Looks great in spots on tape, but then you look over his college numbers and expect more. 9.0 of his career 21.5 sacks come against Rice and North Texas. 4.5 of his 8.5 sacks in 2017 came against those two teams as well.
The tools are there. His high points at Senior Bowl week were impressive…but then he seemed to disappear for stretches in Mobile during the week as well
You see signs of an 'A' and worrisome signs of a 'C', so let's call him a B+ for now. His upside, because of athleticism and size, could make him an 'A'…the Combine will light that fuse (or not). B++
Arden Key, LSU (6'5"/275)
Missed games in college due to and/or dealt with shoulder surgery, finger injury, suspension, and a personal leave of absence…not a great resume'.
Key has the size and athleticism of a starting 4-3 DE in the NFL. Has the profile of a DE but looks like and moves like a linebacker – he drops into coverage well and chases the run nicely. If Key had his personal crap together and had a clean medical, you could argue him an upside 'A' grade prospect here. NFL talent with medical and off-field knocks. B
**Tier C**
Dorance Armstrong, Kansas (6'4"/246)
20.0 TFLs/10.0 sacks in 2016, and that feel to 9.5 TFLs and 2.0 sacks in 2017. I saw that he was getting double-teamed a lot more…and Kansas has a terrible football team so taking out Armstrong was about the only job offenses needed to do.
Watching some of his 2016 and 2017 work…great speed/pop off the snap. Very athletic with some length and reach. Legit NFL prospect. The 2016 to 2017 drop-off needs more study and will worry some folks, logically.
I am putting him as a 'C" for the moment but upside to a 'B' and beyond is on the table. C++
Harold Landry, Boston College (6'3"/250)
Very quick off the edge, slithery…has an ability to slip away from a block and snatch a quarterback. All I saw was a guy wanting to rush the passer and hang in the backfield. Not huge on chasing plays and a pretty poor tackler in the open field in my intro tape to him. He gets gobbled up/engulfed by blockers in the interior of the line and allows running plays right through his area.
Landry has NFL speed-agility and skills, but I don't see a 4-3 DE as much as I see more of a 3-4 OLB…using some of his speed to cover. However, if he's suspect playing the run he's going to have a hard time as a DE or OLB in the NFL. He could be improved into a more well-rounded DE/OLB, and has athletic skills that cannot be taught but what I saw was more one-dimensional with some red flags. Could be a 'B', not a 'C' but my first impression was more C+ because of concerns.
Had 22.0 TFLs in 2016, 13.5 of them in three games including 5.0 TFLs in a game against D2 Wagner. He's blazing fast/too fast for college blockers sometimes but maybe more 'normal speed' for the NFL and maybe a bit too blockable in the NFL. If he can change or expand his game, I like his upside. I might be selling him short but I have concerns on the first go-round. C++
Sam Hubbard, Ohio State (6'4"/275)
Good effort guy. Nice technique. Body doesn't jump out as a 'high-end NFL prospect' at DE. Easily blocked on most occasions but efforts and stays with plays to make sacks and TFLs. He's a smart, sound player but not high-end. If he goes higher in the draft than Carl Nassib did…a draft crime has been committed.
He may 'effort' his way to NFL success but he's not a supreme prospect. Watching the OSU tape and seeing the Bosa brother coming from the opposite side – that's what an NFL 1st-round DE prospect looks like…not Hubbard. C+
Ja'Von Rolland-Jones (6'2"/244)
Two-time Sun Belt Player of the Year. Relentless pass rusher with limitations for a DE prospect – a little shorter than you'd like and not a powerful bull rusher…he gets to the QB with his quick feet, stunting/cutting from the outside up the interior, and just sticking with a play. A good, coachable NFL prospect but not likely a superstar prospect. Right on the B/C edge, I'll wait to see the Combine results before bumping him up. C++
Ola Adeniyi, Toledo (6'2"/248)
Very nice burst off the snap. Played 4-3 DE, shifting from right to left side in games. Was just too quick for college blockers. Was a smaller, speed rusher off the edge…not much technique besides 'faster than you' (in the MAC). His game seems more like a very nice OLB…or possible convert to inside linebacker. There is definitely raw talent and NFL athleticism to work with here. C+
Da'Shawn Hand, Alabama (6'4"/289)
No great nose for the ball – zero solo tackles in a game in four of his final 6 games in college. How is this possible? Has the size and nice movement of an NFL prospect. I guess he works better as a 3-4 DE or a nice 4-3 DT. Don't like him as a 4-3 EDGE rusher, that's not his game.
I know he's getting an 'Alabama' hype push but he's not bad…and might be a better pro player than he was in college. Better NFL hand than fantasy producer. I see NFL movement and size, but not a ton of results or dominance. C
John Franklin-Myers, S.F. Austin (6'4"/292)
Looking forward to this guy's Combine numbers… Hard to fully wrap my around him because he was dominating at the FCS level. However, he was pretty stout in the Collegiate Bowl all-star game as well. Very quick for a 290+ pounder…or so it appears against the FCs backdrop.
Was a DE in college. Played DT at the Collegiate Bowl. More likely a 4-3 DT than a DE, but 3-4 DE isn't off the table. Intriguing. C
Josh Sweat, Florida State (6'4"/250)
I can see Sweat is pretty quick off the snap and an NFL size/athlete. However, my preview game of his was against Alabama/2017 and both left and right tackles manhandled him. He was a helpless non-factor. These are the types of blockers he'll see in the NFL…not a good look. He's probably more of a linebacker than DE. 'C'
Anthony Winbush, Ball State (6'1"/240)
Very good speed and burst, nice closing speed. Looks much more like an all-around OLB than a pass rushing DE. In college, he got after the passer using speed as his main weapon. I think he can be worked with and converted to an OLB or ILB and have some success. DE in the NFL is unlikely. C.
Andrew Brown, Virginia (6'4"/280)
Big and strong combo as a sometimes 4-3 DE, sometimes 4-3 DT. On the edge, Brown was a solid-but-not-spectacular pass rusher. Was a handful because he was big but not a lot of success/numbers to show for it. Looks more like a 3-4 DE…or a bulk up to 4-3 DT. He's a legit NFL prospect but not off the charts. C--
Rasheem Green, USC (6'5"/280)
Worked more as a DT than DE for USC. Not great on the EDGE for sure. Not bad up the middle, but a little undersized for the pros at DT.
'Tweener'…not fast/effective enough for NFL DE (3-4 or 4-3) and is a small DT. Has usefulness, a role, but I didn't see any 'star' power from his tape. He's decent, had good size in general but not an impact starter for me. C--
Jojo Wicker, Arizona State (6'3"/268)
I didn't see anything special here on tape. Hard to evaluate…was a 3-4 DE rusher and kept getting absorbed easily by blockers. Looks like he has NFL size and movement but his college numbers were so-so and his tape was a yawn. He may be better than this if moved into a 4-3 DE. C-
**Tier D**
Ade Aruna, Tulane (6'5"/270)
He has the instant look/visual of a true NFL DE. He moves with nice speed for his size…he catches your eye right away. And then you look and see his numbers were disappointing in college…25 tackles, 3.0 TFLs/2.0 sacks in 2017 (10 games). When you see the tape, you see why…aimlessly wandering, poor instincts, poor tackling ability. Watching his tape felt like I was watching a player not really into football…he should be better with his physical gifts.
Upside if someone can mold this raw piece of clay. D
Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest (6'4"/270)
High energy player but looks like he may lack NFL speed to be a legit NFL DE. Good first-step/pop off the line but feels like he spends 99% of his energy trying to get off the snap and into the backfield…and wanders after his big surge effort if it wasn't an immediate success. He was a quick player with size for college but doesn't look like he'd be the same in the pros. I just wasn't feeling anything about this tape at all.
Maybe he drops 10-20 pounds and becomes a 3-4 OLB or even a 4-3 OLB. He can play but I don't see any 'wow' factor for him in the NFL. Perhaps, I'll be surprised by the Combine numbers. D
Kylie Fitts, Utah (6'4"/258)
I really like Fitts's ability to beat blockers off the snap. Great burst and evasive ability to get to the backfield. He has NFL promise as a straight pass rusher. The issue with him is that he's struggled with injuries and he is more 'all pass rush' and not much awareness to play the run, etc. He might be a nice situational DE for pass rush downs. D
Matt Dickerson, UCLA (6'4"/290)
I'm not sure why he is listed as a DE for the Combine, played 4-3 DT on the brief tape I watched. 4-3 DT makes sense at his size, but when I look at his college career…I'm wondering why he got a Combine invite at all – 29 career games over four seasons and 0.5 sacks total (and that came in 2014/his first game). For three years, he hasn't registered a sack.
Has mobility. Looks like an NFL athlete but his numbers tell of a guy 'not interested', apparently. The tape I watched he was blocked away all the time. D—
Tyquan Lewis, Ohio State (6'4"/265)
Weird…has a DT body, kinda, but the size/weight profile of a DE…but was a pretty ineffective college DE. Got a steady amount of sacks, but was a quick DT/DE on a stacked Ohio State D-Line. He should have been a star if he were a legit NFL prospect. I'm not a fan of either time I've quick scouted him (pre-college all-star bowl and here). D-
James Looney, Cal (6'3"/280)
Quick feet, poor upper body…entirely too blockable when used as a 3-4/4-3 DT., which he was mostly on the tape I watched. Was nothing special in production or on tape. Has some NFL tools but more of a back of the roster warm body for DL depth. D—
Jalyn Holmes, Ohio State (6'5"/270)
Good speed, decent power/bull rush but weaker agility/quick feet to get past edge blockers. His size and athleticism allowed him to start for a big-time school but he didn't do much with it. 5.0 sacks in 36 career games…a high of 2.0 sacks in a season.
Looks a little too lean to be a high-end NFL pass rusher. Not a great DE prospect and no real body change move to DT either. I don't see his NFL 'fit' or impact. D--
Olubunmi Rotimi, Old Dominion (6'4"/275)
Decent Conference USA DT/DE but was kind of a no-show against better competition. Was not impressed with the intro to him…not the tape nor the output. D--
Kentavius Street, NC State (6'2"/282)
Miscast as a DE for NC State. Has the body of a small DT. Was pretty slow (top prospect-wise) rushing the edge. College solid/good but would be a waste as a 4-3 or 3-4 DE. I'd try to bulk him up to smaller, quicker DT than a slow, lumbering, squatty DE. D--
**Tier F**


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The Madden Curse
So you have the 7th overall pick in your league's fantasy draft, and after a quick run on RB's for the first six rounds you are left without any sexy options at that position. It is way to early to draft a QB, so you go straight to the top of the WR list. Well, Larry Fitzgerald seems like a pretty nice option. He had 1431 yards receiving and a blistering 14 tds last season. The Cardinals re-signed Boldin and kept veteran QB Kurt Warner despite some flirtations with retiring. Fitzgerald is a no brainer, right? Think again. The infamous Madden Curse has found its way over to Fitz and if I'm in the position to get this guy or Andre Johnson, I'm going with Andre, because history does NOT favor this monstrous receiver.
2000- Barry Sanders adorns the cover - RESULT - Retired 7 days before training camp, leaving the Lions cupboard empty.
2001- Eddie George - RESULT - For the first time ever, Eddie George didn't rush for over 1000 yards and the Titans, one year removed from a Super Bowl birth, didn't even make the payoffs.
2002- Dante Culpepper - RESULT - Threw more interceptions than touchdowns.
2003- Marshall Faulk - RESULT - The worst statistical year of his career to this point, was never the same again after this.
2004- Michael Vick - RESULT - Broke leg early in the season, missed most of the year. Went on to explore other career opportunities in underground dog fighting.
2006- Donovan Mcnabb - RESULT - This is the first guy that has had a real career AFTER gracing the cover of the game. He still plays and will be a good QB even this year, but in 05 he had a hernia and played badly and in pain all year, where the Eagles finished a dismal 5-11.
2007- Shaun Alexander - RESULT - Broken foot led to Shaun missing most of the season. FTR, three years later, no longer in the league at the age of 31!
2008 - Vince Young - RESULT - For his career, 22 TDS and 32 INTs in a whopping 29 starts.
Ray Lewis is the only defensive player to be on the cover of the game and is also the only player so far to avoid the "Madden Curse". Brett Favre kinda avoided it by retiring and coming back to play for the Jets, with an ok season, but really wasn't anything to write home about. I am curious to see how this all turns out for the Cardinals, but I do know this: I'm happy I have the third pick of my draft where I can safely avoid John Madden's latest victim and not look silly and superstitious doing so.


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We have had so many blessings come to our family for having a full time missionary in the field. He was a great missionary and I am so thankful for his example to his brothers and for serving the Lord. Coming home is a difficult thing for a missionary and coming home to a family mourning makes it even harder. When we knew that my dad wasn't going to make it through the week and that his funeral would be the next weekend (the weekend JT was coming home) we contacted JT's mission president (Pres. Riggs) and told him our situation and asked if JT could possibly fly home early so it wouldn't interfere with my dads viewing and funeral services. He immediately got to work and changed his flight. He arrived (August 16th) Thursday night around 11:30 pm. We were so surprised with the outpouring of love and support when he returned and we know it was a huge sacrifice for many. I know JT wasn't expecting to have all the family there but it was a neat time a happy time (which by the way, we ALL needed). I am just really grateful for my eternal family. FAMILY IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT!! Welcome Home Elder Slade - JT - Bubba!!!


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Keeping coins safe and in good condition is just as important as finding and/or buying them in the first place. Most of the time, coins aren't just a straight piece of a metal. They are nearly always a combination of multiple metals (the amount of metals like gold and silver can affect the overall value of the coin) and are composed a way that might be hard to maintain. For example, pennies aren't straight pieces of copper, nor are they straight pieces of a combination. Pennies starting from 1982 are actually a zinc core with a covering of copper. Meaning, if mix an acid that only corrodes zinc, you will be left with a shell of copper. This change was made because of the varying prices of zinc and copper.
One of the most important things to remember is to not wash coins too many times. Really the only time a wash is appropriate is when you give a light wash when first examining the coin, as circulated coins have passed through many hands and come in contact with a large variety of different objects and places. Not surprisingly, many diseases can be transferred by coins if care is not taken. Washing coins excessively will slowly wear away at the outside, subsequently rubbing away at the design as well. Most of the time, rusts, tarnishes, and other changes to the metal itself will not be able to be washed off, and any attempts to do so will be detrimental to the coin itself. If anything seems to be washable, it is probably removable without the use of water.
To store your coins, you can either make your own display, which at best will allow contact with mere tape and cardboard, or you can purchase coin folders. Coin sleeves are also designed to keep coins safe and sound. These guys are made of vinyl and also make great coin displays. When handling coins, be careful, as excessive contact will damage the coin. It is suggested that you wear cotton gloves while handling coins and keep any contact to the coin limited to softer surfaces. Rougher surfaces will obviously scratch the coin (don't want this).
In general, keep your coins exactly the way that they looked when you first received them. Chances are that any sort of change will not be a good one (it doesn't seem possible that you can improve the state of a coin). Make sure any surface that comes in contact with the coin is softer. If you're not sure, you can try to scratch a coin that has little or no extra value beyond face value; the metallic composition should have no drastic deviation from the coin at stake.


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We wanted to record our journey as we learn how to incorporate Domestic Discipline into our lives. I am a wife who has been Taken-in-Hand by her husband. I am loved and cherished by him. I am his little china doll and he is mine forever.
Friday, November 27, 2015
The Day After
But here is a new color for you.
Yep. It is exactly what you are thinking. That is if you are thinking gross thoughts. Here is an article a dear Facebook friend posted just to make sure I had no appetite for leftovers. BROWN FRIDAY
I hope my readers have a little more self control and self respect. Did you find any nasty messes out shopping?
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I stay away from the stores until the weekend is over.ReplyDeleteReplies
I have only been in a store once on black Friday. Never againDelete
Really don't understand people...that is just totally disgusting and in my opinion, shows a real lack of self respect. So sorry for those working retail...working food service is not much better. :(ReplyDelete
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I worked at a seafood restaurant for several years. I didn't mind the work but hated the people. If I ever have a store front for my little business, I would press charges, make them pay for professional clean up and pay for loss of business. I won't put up with that mess.Delete


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Shivers is David Cronenberg's first full feature film and it's quite a doozy. The opening credits begin with an eerily calm TV commercial for a suburban high rise complex. Once the credits are finished rolling we are greeted with a brutal murder/suicide. The audience knows from the very beginning to expect anything!
Cronenberg [Videodrome, The Brood] wrote and directed this creepy tale about a scientist who ends up infecting residents of the high rise with a parasite that begins spreading like wildfire. Those infected become sex-crazed fiends who attack the nearest warm body. [John Waters would approve!] Cronenberg jumps back and forth between scenes of ordinary life and moments of sheer terror. It's quite a roller coaster ride and is quite effective, leaving the viewer on the edge of their seat for the duration of the film.
Kudos to special effects creator Joe Blasco [The Addams Family] for bringing the parasites to life. He does so in a way that is convincing, effective and squirm-worthy.
The acting is solid but no one performance stand out as great. This is because the parasites are the star of this demented horror show! There is, however, a wonderful cameo role for Italian scream queen Barbara Steele. Her infection scene is a delightfully horrifying moment in the film.
Not much more needs to be said. Cronenberg is not everyone's cup of tea but no one can deny he is a unique and visionary filmmaker.
RATING: Very Good.
For more info check out the film's entry in IMDB.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
They Came From Within (1975) a.k.a. Shivers
Labels: 1970s, Creatures, David Cronenberg, Horror, Mad Scientists, Sci-Fi, Very Good
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Django Unchained: violent, profane and extremely fun, this is a typical Quentin Tarantino film. The writing is partially great: it is a good story (full of references, as usual), with interesting characters speaking lively lines of dialogue; the main problem with the writing lies in the structure (linear and conventional for his standards), which has a weaker last third. Scenes balance beautifully tension and humor. The cast is in great shape, particularly Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson and Leonardo DiCaprio. Robert Richardson's camerawork is fun to watch; in fact, Tarantino has great control over the whole craft.
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Michael LeBeouf,
in his book The Greatest Management Principle in the World, contends
that "Any behavior which gets rewarded will tend to be repeated." He
advocates paying close attention to how employees get rewarded for performing
(or not performing) the various aspects of their jobs.
Incentive, or performance
based compensation, is nothing new. Commission plans for salespeople
are common because their productivity is so easy to document. But small
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mom & pop; we're different." In the competitive environment we're faced
with today, you have no choice; you must use every management tool available
to maximize your marketing firepower.
Guerrillas are not
only intolerant of non-performers, but they lavishly reward their
stars, setting a higher standard of excellence for the whole organization.
The problem is how to reward your people appropriately, particularly
if they're not directly responsible for easy-to-measure activities
like sales revenue.
Some simple guidelines
can put this powerful management tool to work for you. The foundation
of an effective performance-based compensation plan is a set of clear
and specific goals for your organization as a whole, for each
functional department, and for each individual employee. These goals
must be objective and quantifiable. For example, "increase inbound
inquiry calls by 10% or to 650 per month by the end of the year" or,
"Achieve an average rating of 4.5 of 5 on monthly customer satisfaction
surveys." Subjective factors, like attitude or good work habits, may
be included in review criteria, but if you can't measure it statistically,
you can't use it as a standard for performance-based compensation. Then
devise methods for gathering data to measure your progress (or
lack of it) toward these goals. What you measure is what you get, so
inspect what you expect.
The first level
of your plan should be directed at the individual, by isolating
the particular behaviors that would produce the desired outcome. For
example, in a consulting practice, pay a $10 spiff every time an employee
asks for and receives a referral from a customer. This behavior, in
the long-run, will result in more people becoming familiar with your
organization, and more people buying.
The second level
of compensation is directed at the group or unit level.
Staff in administrative positions can be set up to share a periodic
bonus upon completion of particular benchmark objectives, like
"reduce the error rate in the shipping department to less than 5% and
share a $500 bonus"
The third level
of your plan is structured to reward the collective. Set aside a fund
to pay an annual bonus to everyone if the business meets it's overall
annual goals. In this way, you reward collective effort as well
as individual initiative, and foster an environment of cooperation and
teamwork. Peer pressure becomes a powerful force in keeping everyone
on their toes.
Consider non-monetary
rewards as well. Recognize employees publicly at every opportunity
for creativity, leadership, or innovation. For many, a certificate,
plaque or small trophy is more motivating than cash. Encourage competition
for these awards by posting individual and departmental performance
statistics where everyone can see them. Heated rivalries often develop
over the coveted "employee of the month" parking space. Even seeing
the sales "thermometer bar" moving up each week can be a powerful incentive.
And reward mistakes.
Create a rotating gag prize for the employee who makes the biggest mess,
the most costly mistake, or the dumbest error. This award should be
presented in an atmosphere of friendly fun; never to punish or embarrass.
Laughing these things off serves two purposes: first it encourages people
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The tailgate latch is one example of a mechanical hardware. It is a fastener that is used to combine two or more surfaces or articles as one, while allowing normal or finishing disconnection of the articles or surfaces. The tailgate latch is essential to every tailgate assembly, for this serves as a connection or a link to other left over components of the tailgate circuit. Aside from this, the tailgate latch can also facilitate the opening and closing of the vehicle's tailgate.
The tailgate is a board or a door that is attached at the back of particular vehicles, most significantly the pick-up truck. Among huge trucks, the tailgate is basically crafted as these folded structures, permitting easier loading and unloading of cargo. Between pick-up trucks though, just about every tailgate are built folded flat , which permits the driver to position and place various articles on the tailgate, or use it as some type of table in the course of parties or any other event. On the other hand, the tailgate is also known as the lift gate.
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Simran is the one of the latest Hindi movies of 2017 which is scheduled to release on 15th September 2017. The movie is featuring Kangana Ranaut in the main characters. But, Simran movie collections on the day need to face a strong competition from Lucknow Central Business. Well, as per estimates Simran 2nd Day Box Office Collection is anticipated about Rs. 4.8 Crores (approx)) Additionally, Simran Second Day Business or Saturday Earning of Simran is predicted to be quite great. Although, Simran next day collection details is given here.
Simran 2nd Day Collection
Simran movie was released on approximately 2200 displays all over the world. Simran movie budget is estimated to Rs. 30 Crores (approx)) But, Simran 2nd Day Occupancy on displays count is estimated roughly 48%. Even though Simran Second Day Collection or Income of Simran on Saturday is expected to be Rs. 4.8 Crores (approx)) Additionally, Simran Box Office Collection or total earnings of Simran is predicted to be quite great. The movie is loosely based on the life of Sandeep Kaur, an NRI in the United States that was convicted of four bank robberies. Critics praised Kangana Ranaut's performance along with the unique story by Apurva Asrani, but criticized the screenplay and direction .
Simran Saturday Collection
Simran Total 2 Days Collection
Nicely, Simran tunes might be a positive point to Simran Collections. Even though Simran progress booking has been launched, it is possible to reserve your shows. Additionally, 2nd day 1st series of Simran is predicted to be filled with audience. Overseas Collection of Simran is anticipated about Rs. 1.2 Crores (approx)) But, total collection of Simran in two days in the domestic box office is supposed to be Rs. 7.6 Crores (approx)) Therefore, Worldwide Collection of Simran till today is anticipated to be Rs. 8.8 Crores (approx)) .
Simran Second Day Box Office Collection
First Day Collection of Simran: Rs. 2.8 Crores
2nd Day Collection of Simran: Rs. 4.8 Crores
Simran Overseas Collection on Saturday : Rs. 0.6 Crores
Simran 2 Days Total Collection : Rs. 7.6 Crores
Worldwide Collection of Simran Till Now: Rs. 8.8 Crores
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Treasure-Hunters need 2 items to search for the treasure chest. Compasses and Shovels. The quest are a blue bubble quest located in the Desert.
- Marid's Gift - Kill Bedouin - Collect Trunk - Reward 10 Treasure-Hunters Compass.
- Treasure Hunter - Collect 10 Scorpion Sting Reward 3 Shovel of Treasure-Hunter.
20:20:32 You notice some marks on the ground and remember the rumors of ancient treasure hidden somewhere on Tharassos.
Or use a compass, (it will not be used if there in no treasure).
If there is a treasure on Tharassos you will receive a message, typically the general direction of the treasure. Using your compasses to locate the treasure each time you use a compass you will receive a message with information to aid in you search, whether it is near (near means in the current location) and whether it is north, south, east, or west of your current location, there is a slightly different message if the treasure is on a different level.
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Should You Install A Heat Pump In Your Home? Factors To Consider
When it comes to your home's HVAC systems and your plumbing, you may be unsure of what type of system would be most beneficial to you and your home. As such, if you are looking to upgrade your system, you may be wondering what heat pumps could do for you and whether or not they are right for your home. Before you make your final decisions about your heating system, get to know some of factors to consider about heat pumps so that you can be as informed as possible in your final decision.
Heat Pumps Combine Your Heating and Cooling Into One System
One of the most convenient aspects of a home heating pump is that it is an integrated system for heating and cooling your home. This means that rather than having a separate furnace and air conditioning unit for keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, everything will be combined as one.
Essentially, in the summer your heat pump will work as a cooling unit and it will reverse in the winter to provide warmth (heat out in the summer and in in the winter). This can streamline your HVAC system, making maintenance, repairs, and management of the system much simpler.
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If you are looking to make your home heating and cooling systems more eco-friendly and energy efficient, then a heat pump may be right for you and your home. This is largely because the system takes heat from sources around your home for use within the home. This is different from other HVAC systems which must essentially create the heat or cool effect within the unit itself.
While the initial cost of installing a heat pump system may be greater than other heating and cooling systems for your home, the long-term savings due to its energy efficiency are well worth that early cost. Perhaps the most advantageous of these home heat pump systems in terms of energy efficiency is a geothermal heat pump system. This type of system takes energy from the ground itself (or from water) to heat and cool your home. These geothermal heat pumps can be used in all types of climates, even those that experience extreme cold (while air heat pump systems may require additional heating systems and sources in such conditions).
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Lately as I've considered how humanism has crept into my thinking I've realized that at the end of the day my flesh wants to rule. I want to think it all depends on me. God didn't design the universe to function that way. He wants us to depend on Him – to know Him and for our lives to flow from Him.
FYI – I am not a movie buff. I only see a handful of movies a year, and that includes DVD. So what do you look for when you're watching a movie hoping to catch "the scene?" Do you look for special affects? Do you listen for a funny catch phrase? Do you look for a good spiritual principle?
My attention was drawn to this scene that took place in Aslan's lair (Aslan is the Christ figure in Narnia). The children were torn between with what they should or should do in a particular situation. They were torn between what they knew to be right and what their life experience was telling them at the moment. As their conflict increased the white witch appeared on the scene, interestingly enough, frozen in ice. She did not have free reign to do what she wished with the children, only to tempt them to choose her ways instead of what they knew to be right.
When the conflict seemed to be almost too much, one of the children smashed the ice, causing the white witch to disappear. Behind the ice was a portrait of Aslan. I felt this was a clear picture of what the enemy tries to do. Our enemy tries to prevent us from seeing Christ. What we need in the midst of our challenges is Christ and the enemy will do whatever he can to prevent us from seeing Him.
In case you were wondering . . . I didn't get the scene right. He was referring to a special affects seen at the end . . . which was pretty cool.
"Where are the young men and women of this generation who will hold their lives cheap and be faithful even unto death? Where are those who will lose their lives for Christ's sake -- flinging them away for love of him? Where are those who will live dangerously and be reckless in his service? Where are his lovers -- those who love him and the souls of men more than their own reputations or comfort or very life?
Where are the men who will say 'no' to self, who take up Christ's cross to bear it after him; who are willing to be nailed to it in college or office, home or mission field; who are willing, if need be, to bleed, to suffer and to die on it?
Where are the men of vision today? Where are the men of enduring vision? Where are the men who have seen the King in his beauty, by whom from henceforth all else is counted but refuse that they may win Christ? Where are the adventurers, the explorers, the buccaneers for God who count one human soul of far greater value than the rise or fall of an empire? Where are the men who glory in God-sent loneliness, difficulties, persecutions, misunderstandings, discipline, sacrifice, death? Where are the men who are willing to pay the price of vision?
Where are the men of prayer? Where are the men who, like Job of old, count God's Word of more importance to them than their daily food? Where are the men who, like Moses, commune with God face to face as a man speaks with his friend and unmistakably bear with them the fragrance of the meeting through the day?
Where are God's men in this day of God's power?"
- Howard Guinness, Sacrifice, pages 59-60
Do you ever feel like the problems of life all seem to snowball, one on top of another? That has happened recently to my friend John in
He recently wrote this to me,
"I would like you to know we buried our late father yesterday and surely I preached and shared about the hope of glory, Jesus Christ. My cousins, relatives and mourners were touched by the message. Pastor Matt rest assured that however much the enemy does, I'm stable and firm to God's vision and task."
I am always blessed when I hear testimonies like this. They inspire me. I want to have an attitude like this – an attitude that says in the midst of even the most painful experiences, "I have hope."
I believe Christ wants to produce hope in us. We just need to get "us" out of the way. In order to become the people God intends for us to be, we must die to self. I'm realizing as long as I'm in the way, not much good is going to come out of me, but with God I can expect the impossible.
The change in me isn't going to come in the mourning over my problems, but with what God does in response to it. Godly mourning brings God's forgiveness, which brings God's happiness, which is what I desire. The Lord is with those whose hearts are close to His . . . and He'll use even the most difficult moments to get us where we need to be.
From the Desk of Pastor Matt . . .
In my quiet moments I've been hearing God say, "Write. Write down what you are learning." I've tried once to write only to get snowballed by life, but I want to try again. A mentor of mine,
I used to think I was a church-growth guy. I may still be – I'm just not any good at it. When you're so programmed to think "production" it's easy to let your mind think that's what life is about. How much can I produce for God? What can I do for God? It's interesting how when something doesn't seem right or isn't going right, our natural tendency is to think: "What must I do to fix the problem?"
I'm not sure those are the right questions. Let's get real – how many books need to be written before we find the answer? It seems to me every author has an answer that is a little better or a little different than the next. I'm not sure another method is the answer.
The more I reflect and talk with Christians engaging the conversation, the more I become convinced the greatest problems do not have to do with what we are or are not doing. The problems are a bit deeper.
Jesus demanded that we not only do right, but that we must be right. In one exchange He told some people that their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees and teachers of the law (Matthew 5:20). That's what you would call an impossible task. And I think that was His point. The life Christ call us to is impossible.
There is a life that Christ calls us to live. We just can't do it on our own. It must be lived through Him.
The invitation from Christ to us is simple. Get to know me. See if I can't change you and change things through you.
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Ingredients for 4 servings
2 baking potatoes
158g tin of drained and flaked tuna
A handful of chopped fresh parsley
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 egg
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Peal and prick the potatoes all over with a fork and boil them until tender. Once cool, cut the potatoes into halves.
Mash the potatoe with some butter then stir in the tinned tuna, fresh parsley, the grated zest and a little juice of the lemon and the egg yolk (save the white). Shape into 8-10 strips, then dust in a little plain flour. Beat the egg white in a bowl and put the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip each tuna strip in the egg, then coat in crumbs.
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National Prep Students Participate in National Signing Day
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WASHINGTON D.C. – For the sixth consecutive year, every student at Southeast D.C.'s National Collegiate Preparatory is headed to college.
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WASHINGTON D.C. – National Collegiate Preparatory Academy beat KIPP D.C. College Prep 24-0 to win the city's Public Charter School Championship Saturday. The NCP Panthers went undefeated through the regular season and will continue their season next week in the state tournament. The school has only fielded a football team for the past four years, earning its first winning season last year.
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GameHawk, Inc. CEO Donald Toatley, grew up in the same Southeast DC neighborhood as our students. He is giving back and including National Prep students with hands-on experiential learning in the process. He did this by creating a focus group for his innovative gaming app, GameHawk with National Prep students. Donald is looking to inspire these young students to follow their dreams, while at the same time be part of launching an industry changing intuitive mobile app for gamers.
Over the past few weeks the students have been helping to prepare for the launch. They have had assignments and projects all geared around beta testing the App in preparation for the launch. Toatley says he wants to expose the students to technology and open their minds to entrepreneurship in this space which is under represented by inner city youth. GameHawk's upcoming launch will take place at the E3 Game Convention in Los Angeles, June 10th through the 12th. Toatley says "The students have really helped him to know what to expect when the GameHawk App launches next week."


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Dating back to the founding of Rice University, our first president, Edgar Odell Lovett, mandated that we aspire to be a world-class university of the highest standing. Dr. Lovett challenged us "to assign no upper limit to our educational endeavor." He envisioned students and faculty as a community of scholars, their minds exercised by spirited discourse (John Boles, A University So Conceived: A Brief History of Rice, p. 17, third rev. ed. 2006). Therefore, as an integral part of the university's mission, we seek a broadly diverse student body where educational diversity increases the intellectual vitality of education, scholarship, service, and communal life at Rice. We seek students, both undergraduate and graduate, of keen intellect and diverse backgrounds who not only show potential for success at Rice, but also who will contribute to the educational environment of those around them. Rice determines which group of applicants, considered individually and collectively, will take fullest advantage of what we have to offer, contribute most to the educational process at Rice, and be most successful in their chosen fields and in society in general. Our evaluation process employs many different means to identify these qualities in applicants. History shows that no single gauge can adequately predict a student's preparedness for a successful career at Rice. For example, we are cautious in the use of standardized test scores to assess student preparedness and potential. An applicant is considered in competition with all other applicants. In making a decision to admit or award financial aid, we are careful not to ascribe too much value to any single metric, such as rank in class, grade point average, the SAT/ACT, or Graduate Record Exam.
We use a broader perspective that includes such qualitative factors as the overall strength and competitive ranking of a student's prior institution, the rigor of his or her particular course of study, letters of recommendation, essays, responses to application questions, and (where required) auditions and portfolios. Taken together with a student's academic record and test scores, these additional factors provide a sound basis to begin assessing the applicant's potential on all levels.
Beyond indicators of academic competence, we look for other qualities among applicants, such as creativity, motivation, artistic talent, and leadership potential. We believe that students who possess these attributes in combination with strong academic potential will contribute to, and benefit from, a more vibrant, diverse educational atmosphere. Through their contributions and interactions with others, students will enrich the educational experience of all faculty and students. These qualities are not revealed in numerical measurements, but are manifest in the breadth of interests and the balance of activities in their lives.
Rice University strives to create on its campus a rich learning environment in which all students will meet individuals whose interests, talents, life experiences, beliefs, and world views differ significantly from their own. We believe that an educated person is one who is at home in many different environments, at ease among people from many different cultures, and willing to test his or her views against those of others. Moreover, we recognize that in this or any university, learning about the world we live in is not by any means limited to the structured interaction between faculty and students in the classroom, but also occurs through informal dialogue between students outside the classroom.
To encourage our students' fullest possible exposure to the widest possible set of experiences, Rice seeks through its admission policies to bring bright and promising students to the university from a range of socioeconomic, cultural, geographic, and other backgrounds. We consider an applicant's race or ethnicity as a factor in the admission process and believe that racial and ethnic diversity is an important element of overall educational diversity. Though race or ethnicity is never the defining factor in an application or admission decision, we do seek to enroll students from underrepresented groups in sufficient and meaningful numbers as to prevent their isolation and allow their diverse voices to be heard. We also seek students whose parents did not attend college as well as students from families with a well-established history of college-level education. Rice places a premium on recruitment of students, regardless of their races or ethnicities, who have distinguished themselves through initiatives that build bridges between different cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. In so doing, we endeavor to craft a residential community that fosters creative, intercultural interactions among students, a place where prejudices of all sorts are confronted squarely and dispelled.
In assessing how well an applicant can contribute to enlivening the learning environment at Rice, we also try to determine the relative challenges that he or she may have faced. For economically disadvantaged students, this may mean achieving a high level of scholastic distinction while holding down a job in high school. For a first generation college student, it might mean achieving high standards for academic success within an environment relatively indifferent to intellectual attainment. Or it might mean overcoming a disability to excel in sports, music, or forensics. For students who do not have particular disadvantages, we also look at whether they chose a more challenging road than the normal path through high school. This might mean an especially strenuous course of study, a prolonged, in-depth engagement in a school project, or a particularly creative and wide-ranging set of extracurricular activities.
Rice does not view offers of admission as entitlements based on grades and test scores. Our admission process combines an examination of academic ability with a flexible assessment of an applicant's talents, experiences, and potential, including potential diversity contributions; it precludes any quick formula for admitting a given applicant or for giving preference to one particular set of qualifications without reference to the class as a whole. Rice is a highly selective institution and receives many more applications from viable candidates than it has available spaces. An inevitable consequence of Rice's approach is that some highly accomplished students will not be admitted. However, by selecting a wide range of matriculants of all types, the admission process seeks to enrich the learning environment at Rice and thus improve the quality of a Rice education for all students.
Due to the nature of the Rice education, Rice admits undergraduate degree candidates on a full-time basis only.
Applicants are selected on a competitive basis in six academic divisions: architecture, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences. Candidates should give careful consideration to the category under which they wish to be considered. However, once enrolled, students are able to move freely among most divisions after consultation with their advisors. Music students must pursue the music program for at least the first year before changing divisions. The schools of music and architecture maintain limited enrollments; all majors are subject to faculty approval.
Those offered admission are expected to complete the remainder of their high school courses with the same superior performance that led to their admission.
First-Year Applicants
The areas of focus generally used in evaluation of first-year candidates for admission include: scholastic record as reflected by the courses chosen and the quality of academic performance, recommendations from high school, the application presentation of personal information, special talents, essays, and standardized testing.
The High School Record—Students must complete at least 16 college preparatory units as follows:
|Social Studies
|Laboratory Science (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics)
|A foreign language
|Additional credits in any of the categories above
The natural science and engineering divisions require trigonometry (precalculus) or other advanced mathematics courses and both chemistry and physics. Students may substitute a second year of chemistry or biology for physics.
Students admitted with curriculum deficiencies will be asked to complete the required work by taking high school or college-level courses during the summer before enrollment at Rice.
Note: Because of the admission competition to enter Rice, successful applicants generally have taken 20 or more college preparatory courses in high school, many at the college level. Therefore, only those students who have more than 20 college preparatory courses may have the Office of the Registrar consider for Rice credit their college courses taken in high school.
Transfer of Coursework Taken During High School—College-level courses taken during high school years may be considered for credit at Rice University on receipt of the following documentation:
- An official transcript of all college courses sent directly from the college(s) attended. The college courses should be part of the normal curriculum of the college and taught by regular members of the college faculty.
- Official notification by letter from the high school principal or guidance counselor that the credit earned was not used to meet high school diploma requirements. College-level courses that appear on the high school transcript will not yield credits at Rice.
Recommendations—Candidates must submit evaluations from their guidance counselor and two teachers. At least one teacher recommendation should relate to the applicant's intended area of study, and both should highlight their academic strengths and contributions in the classroom.
The Application—All freshman applicants must complete the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the QuestBridge Application. The application and the Rice supplement provide the committee with important information on the student's background and gives the applicant an opportunity to provide statements on his or her interests, experiences, and goals. The application fee is $75. Students for whom this fee creates a hardship may apply for a waiver. Freshman applicants should provide proof of a fee waiver for the SAT or ACT test, or a NACAC fee waiver form, or eligibility for the school lunch program. In any case, a letter from the student's high school counselor is required. Financial stress created by application fees to other institutions is not considered a valid reason to grant a fee waiver.
Standardized Testing—All freshman applicants for Fall 2019 must submit at least one of the following:
- the SAT (Reading/Writing/Language and Math). The SAT Essay is optional.
- the ACT. Writing is optional.
These exams are administered by the College Board and the American College Testing Program. Applicants attending U.S. high schools can submit either self-reported or official scores during the application process. Freshman applicants who will graduate from high schools outside the U.S. and all transfer applicants will be required to submit an official score report at the time of application. Admitted students who choose to enroll at Rice will be required to submit official test scores prior to matriculation. Rice uses the highest scores from any sitting on the SAT and the ACT in order to consider each applicant's most positive test results.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency, which can be achieved in one of two ways. Those who have received two years of full-time instruction in English at a high school or college are not required to submit English proficiency testing. Applicants who have not received two years of full-time instruction in English must submit official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL Internet-based test is 100 or a 75 on the Paper-delivered test. The minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is 7.
In addition to the standardized testing requirement, Rice recommends applicants submit two SAT Subject Tests related to their proposed area of study.
To be considered official, all scores must be sent directly from the testing organization. Rice's College Board code is 6609, our ACT code is 4152, and our TOEFL code is 6609.
Personal Interview—Although a personal interview is not a requirement, we recommend an interview for first-year applicants as an excellent opportunity to discuss the applicant's interests, needs, and questions. On-campus interviews are conducted by the admission staff and a select group of Rice senior students. Off-campus interviews are conducted throughout the United States and abroad by Rice alumni. The Committee on Admission makes no distinction between on-campus and off-campus interviews. Interviews are available to high school seniors only.
Music Audition—All applicants to the Shepherd School of Music must submit all required documents by December 1. An Audition Profile Form, preliminary recording, or portfolio of composition on music history is also required.
Architecture Portfolio—Architecture applicants must submit a portfolio along with the required application materials by the deadline for either the Early Decision or Regular Decision Plan.
Decision Plans
Early Decision Plan—Early Decision is a binding decision plan designed for students who have selected Rice as their first choice. Students may initiate applications to other colleges under nonbinding plans but must withdraw those applications if admitted to Rice.
Early Decision applicants must complete the required standardized testing prior to or by the November testing dates in their senior year. All other materials should be submitted by November 1. Admission notices will be mailed by mid-December. The committee will admit, defer, or deny Early Decision applicants. Deferred applicants are considered with the Regular Decision pool.
It is important to note that, if admitted under Early Decision, a candidate must withdraw all other college applications, may not submit any additional applications after accepting the offer, and must accept Rice's offer of admission by submitting a $300 nonrefundable deposit by January 1. An additional $100 housing deposit is required of those desiring on-campus accommodations.
Those accepted under Early Decision who demonstrate financial aid eligibility will receive a financial aid package in the admission packet. To apply for need-based aid, Early Decision applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS PROFILE) and the student and parent income tax and W-2 forms by November 15, 2018. Complete the FAFSA at https://fafsa.gov/. Rice's FAFSA code is 003604. Register for the CSS PROFILE at https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile. Students will complete the PROFILE online. The PROFILE number for Rice is 6609. For more detailed information go to https://financialaid.rice.edu.
Regular Decision Plan—Students who apply Regular Decision must submit their materials by January 1 to receive notification by April 1. Candidates who miss the deadline must do so in full knowledge that they are in a less competitive position. Regular Decision applicants must complete their standardized tests by December of their senior year of high school.
Regular Decision applicants who are offered admission should submit a $300 enrollment deposit by May 1 to reserve their places in the incoming class. Those who desire a room on campus must pay an additional $100 deposit. Enrollment deposits are not refundable.
Those accepted under Regular Decision who demonstrate financial aid eligibility will receive a financial aid package in the admission packet. To apply for need-based aid, Regular Decision applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS PROFILE) and the student and parent income tax and W-2 forms by March 1, 2019. Complete the FAFSA at https://fafsa.gov/. Rice's FAFSA code is 003604. Register for the CSS PROFILE at https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile. The PROFILE number for Rice is 6609. For more detailed information go to https://financialaid.rice.edu.
Shepherd School of Music—All candidates applying to the Shepherd School of Music must submit their application and all required supporting documents by December 1. Admission notification is April 1. Admitted students must submit a $300 nonrefundable deposit by May 1.
Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program—All candidates interested in the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program must submit the Baylor College of Medicine application to Rice University by December 1. Rice application materials are due by November 1 for Early Decision or December 1 for Regular Decision.
Accelerated Students
Rice University will accept applications from students who are completing high school in less than four years. It is important to note that these students will compete with other candidates who will be completing four years of high school. Therefore, it is the candidate's responsibility to demonstrate that he or she has exhausted all college preparatory course work at his or her school. Further, because of the residential focus and commitment to student self-governance at Rice, candidates must also demonstrate the maturity and personal development that would allow them to participate fully and responsibly in campus life. Because of the unique circumstances surrounding the accelerated student, it is strongly recommended that these candidates have an on-campus interview with an admission officer well before the application deadline.
Home-Schooled Applicants
The Committee on Admission and Financial Aid recognizes that each home-schooled applicant is in a unique educational program. To ensure that our evaluation process is fully informed, home-schooled applicants are encouraged to provide clear, detailed documentation of curriculum of study, assessment tools, and learning experiences. Rice requires evaluations from a guidance counselor and a teacher from all applicants. For home-schooled applicants, at least one of these evaluations must be from someone not related to the student.
Transfer Students
Students with superior records from two-year or four-year colleges or universities may apply as transfer candidates. Applicants should have completed at least 12 semester hours of college work since graduating from high school. Students with less than 12 semester hours should apply through the freshman admission process. High school students enrolled in an Early College program or Dual Enrollment program are not eligible to apply as transfer students and should apply through the freshman admission process. Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree may not apply for transfer admission.
Applicants for transfer admission must file the following with the Office of Admission:
- The Transfer Common Application and the Rice Writing Supplement or the Coalition Application.
- Official transcripts of all high school and college work completed to date, as well as courses in progress
- Professional evaluation of transcripts from non-U.S. institutions. Recommended evaluators are SpanTran and Education Credential Evaluators.
- Two college instructor evaluations
- The college official's report
- SAT or ACT
- A $75 application fee (non-refundable)
Applications with the appropriate documents must be submitted by March 15 for fall term admission. Notification of the admission decisions are made on a rolling basis between May 1 and June 1. The criteria used in evaluating transfer applications are similar to those applied to applicants for the first-year class, except that special emphasis is given to performance at the college level. Because of the highly competitive nature of transfer admission, it is recommended that applicants have a minimum 3.20 (4.00 scale) grade point average on all college work. The SAT must be taken by December 2018 or the ACT must be taken by February 2019.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency, which can be achieved in one of two ways. Those who have received two years of full-time instruction in English at a high school or college are not required to submit English proficiency testing. Applicants who have not received two years of full-time instruction in English must submit official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL Internet-based test is 100 or a 75 on the Paper-delivered test. The minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is 7.
Students for whom the $75 application fee creates a hardship may apply for a waiver. Transfer applicants must send a copy of the Student Aid Report that they receive after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with a request for a fee waiver to the Office of Admission. Financial stress created by application fees to other institutions is not considered a valid reason to grant a fee waiver. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA students, and undocumented students who have lived in the United States for an extended period of time are eligible for an application fee waiver.
Transfer students must be registered in residence at Rice for at least four full semesters during the fall or spring terms and must complete no fewer than 60 semester hours before earning a Rice degree.
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/International Certificate Programs
Advanced Placement—Students who score a four or five on the applicable Advanced Placement College Board examinations taken before matriculation at Rice may receive university credit for the corresponding Rice course(s). For more information, see AP Credit.
International Baccalaureate—Students who complete the International Baccalaureate diploma and receive a score of six or seven on a higher-level IB exam may receive course credit for the corresponding Rice course(s). For more information, see IB Credit.
International Certificate Programs—Students who have completed various international certificate programs may receive course credit for corresponding Rice courses; however, each student's documentation will be reviewed individually and on a case-by-case basis. The General Certificate of Education A-Level (United Kingdom), the Abitur (Germany), and the Baccalaureate (France) are eligible for review. For more information, see International Exam Credit.


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I keep forgetting it is September, but I love that this month is finally here! August has seamlessly flown by with picnics & vacations, time by the lake, time spent with family, friends, and moving out of our first apartment and into our new (more spacious) apartment a town over. Hooray!
Here is some of Augusts round-up for me of links to love:
- I really love the freedom of a gallery wall and all the unique ways you can arrange and showcase treasured pieces. The picture above is one I put together in our Living room. Check out some great ones here.
- I constantly feel their is an infinite amount to learn within the Adobe CC suite. With my main platform being InDesign, I came across these quick tips to help you work a little smoother in the program. (I will take all the quick tips and keyboard short cuts I can!)
- Sweater weather seems to be around the corner (How did September come so quickly?) and I love this fun sweater that will definitely ease the change from sunny summer days to crisp fall weather.
- With moving into a new apartment that (space wise) is very different from our old one, we have made numerous trips to IKEA. (Thank the Lord for furniture you can carry up narrow flights of stairs in pieces.) IKEA recently launched their new catalog (That you can see on Instagram) , and this great app that allows you to see how their pieces would look in your space before you buy them. Pretty convenient ! Watch the video here.
- Though I love our sunny apartment, I often crave a yard or patio. These beautiful projects by the Beautiful Mess team definitely settle my craving. Porch swing, Pergola, and their Party Patio. Love all those colors!
- Finally, from the creators of Instagram comes Hyperlapse, a video app that allows "handheld time lapses that result in a cinematic look, quality and feel". WHOA. Check out more on Instagrams blog.
Happy weekend - and here's to a happy September!


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DTM Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality Paid Intern-London (Geographic focus: Libya)
Thematic focus: Economic induced displacement, and impacts of migration due to weakening economy and de-valuation of the local currency Geographic focus: Libya
Reporting directly:
Libya DTM Coordinator
Overall supervision:
Global DTM Coordinator (London)
Thematic supervision:
DTM TRD Liaison officer (Geneva)
Duty Station:
London, UK
Closing Date:
Friday, November 9, 2018
Starting Date:
As soon as possible
3 months with possibility of extension
Since 2004 the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM's main operational tool for tracking and monitoring the movements and the evolving needs of displaced populations. It has been systematically deployed in medium to large-scale humanitarian response operations in the last five years, including in all Level 3 emergencies. During 2016, DTM has been active in over 40 countries. To coordinate and support operations implemented by approximately 2,200 staff, the global DTM support team is comprised of 40 specialists across eight locations (Geneva, London, Bangkok, Nairobi, Dakar, Cairo, Vienna and The Hague). Since its inception the global support team includes, on average, 50% female and 50% male staff as well as a diverse range of nationalities.
Global DTM support is organized within the following units: Global System Management (GSM); Project and Operations Support (POS); Operations and Methodological Framework (OMF); Data Systems and Centralization (DSC); Data Management, Verification and Procedures (MVP); Digital Content Management (DCM); Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality (AKO); Data Models and Learning (DML); DTM and Data Partnerships (DDP); Geospatial Analytics (GSA); Data Initiated Operations (DIO); and Humanitarian and Development Solutions (HDS).
Located in the IOM London office, under direct supervision of the Libya DTM Coordinator (Tripoli) and the thematic supervision of the DTM TRD Liaison officer (Geneva) and the overall/daily supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator (London), the successful candidate will integrate the AKO unit.
Thematic focus: Economic induced displacement, and impacts on migration due to weakening economy and de-valuation of the local currency
- Desk review of historical trends of migration and exploration of variances in macroeconomics in the region
- Review of the impact of the gradual de-valuation of the Libyan dinar and explore any impacts on migration stocks measured by DTM in Libya
- Support the development of econometric models to analyse impact on human mobility, in connection with measurements conducted by DTM
- Develop analytical frameworks, based on DTM data dictionary and tools, to help identify proxies for economic effects in displacement and mobility
- Analyse DTM Flow Monitoring data from West Africa and identify possible relations between economic factors in Libya and mobility in the region;
- Ensure adherence to data protection principles for handling personal data of IOM beneficiaries, in regard to collection, use, storage, disclosure and disposal of personal data.
AKO and other functions:
- Assist DTM Libya with the production of reports when requested;
- Assist DTM Libya with statistical analysis of migration data when required;
- Facilitate the organization of webinars in support of DTM Libya to ensure regular internal and external updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility in Libya;
- Liaise with relevant IOM specialists on returns monitoring and TRD
- Perform other duties as may be required by DTM Libya.
In order to perform the abovementioned tasks, the incumbent will coordinate with other units of the global DTM support team also in contact with DTM Libya (in order to ensure continuity of existing workflows) and stay abreast of most recent human mobility trends in Libya.
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Excellent research, writing, communication and statistical/analytical skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; Accountability; Client Orientation; Continuous Learning; Communication; Creativity and Initiative; Planning and Organizing; Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation; Technological Awareness.
Strong and demonstrable knowledge and interest in migration, development and/or humanitarian issues; personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility; ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds under tight deadlines.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) is required; Experience using Adobe InDesign is a distinct advantage; Experience working with statistical software, such as Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) or STATA software is a distinct advantage. A good knowledge of Python is a considerable advantage. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign is an advantage.
Advanced degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to social science, economy, management, or other relevant disciplines. Preference given to previous development of econometric models.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)
Knowledge of another UN language
Interested candidates must submit updated CV and cover letter (in PDF format and only one file with your name and surname) to email@example.com adding DTM Analytics, Knowledge and Output Quality London (Geographic focus: Libya) in the subject line, no later than Friday, November 9th.
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and incomplete applications or submitted in more than one file (CV+cover letter in PDF format) will not be considered


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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Stuffed with Windows 8 to come out in October
October will be a month of happiness for those who are waiting restlessly for the upcoming Windows 8 tablets since one more gadget maker has announced that it will be adding its share to the pile of upcoming Windows 8 machines in October.
The announcement comes from Lenovo making it clear officially that the ThinkPad will hit the shelves in October, shortly after the new platform form Microsoft goes officially live.
Christened as Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, the rig will replace the Android powered old timer ThinkPad tablet.
The new device will have an Intel Atom processor and the 10 inch IPS display will feature a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. On the back of the device you will have the comfort of an 8 mega pixel cam with which you can lavishly click pictures. For video calls and for chat sessions, you may use the 2 mega pixel front cam too.
To connect with a high quality external display, the device is blessed with a micro HDMI port; it also has a full sized USB port for connectivity. The battery when fully charged, offers a 10 hour power life during average use.
For business customers, the rig packs fingerprint reader for biometrics based security while IT management software is part of the pack. Customers may also opt to pick an active digitizer which enables the use of digital pen as well as the fingers for navigation.
Models with 3G and 4G broadband will be available and in the US it will be compatible with AT&T 4G network. But the company has not announced the price tag of the tablets.


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Melanesian Women today is seeking board members to join us in working on achieving our mission.
Our Mission is to give women and girls in the Melanesian countries a Voice through:
-Violence Against women
-STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math)
Health & Wellness
-Improving the quality of Rural Health Care
-Women's Health
-Preventative care for women and chidren
-HIV and AIDS
-Empowering women sustainable entrepreneurs by providing education, and digital resources.
-Supporting women with continued professional development.
For a list of projects please follow this link: http://www.melanesianwomentoday.org/what-we-do-2/
Specific Skills needed are fundraising, grant writing, legal, networking, and marketing. A board member's term lasts for 1 year. There will be 6 board members and 1 director.
To express interest in becoming a board member for Melanesian Women Today please send a letter of application to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will contact you.


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Welcome to the Vacuum-Packer.com Blog. While the official webiste serves as the online shop for all things sous vide offering the highest quality products, this blog is meant to share experiences, techniques and fun things surrounding sous vide and the kitchen in general.
My name is, Trey Rios, and I invite you to read and hopefully enjoy the posts I add. Please comment or add your thoughts to the posts, or if you have a question you are more than welcome to send me a message directly.


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The Marsh Fest is presented by the Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce in WinnieAmerica. Started in honor of Trevor Lee Chesson, the Marsh Fest will provide Scholarships to area schools like East Chambers, High Island and Hamshire/Fannett High Schools and also help schools and local charities when needed. The Marsh Fest will take place in Winnie/Stowell County Park in down town Winnie Texas under the beautiful oak trees.
For hotel and lodging information please feel free to visit the Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarships:
Contributions to area Charities


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Extension of my book blog,
Recently added
The Warrior
6:00 pm 7 June 2014
Ty Patterson's The Warrior takes the reader deep into the Congo where only ex-Special Forces operative Major Zebadiah Carter can hear the screams of women and girls being raped and tortured by ex-soldiers. Told to stand down and forget what he had seen, Zeb hunts them from the jungles of the Congo to the jungles of New York to enact his version of justice. Dirty politicians, terrorist-scared FBI agents, child laborers, and ex-soldiers fighting on both sides of a crooked line create a story of nefarious actions and human compassion.
Broker looks at Zeb, 'How about a fancy, motivating speech?' Zeb grunts and moves past him. 'That'll do,' says Broker. 'For a moment I thought you would bring me to tears.'
In The Warrior, Major Zebadiah Carter becomes my favorite type of protagonist; a vigilante. More than once in the book Zeb is compared to Batman, but a more appropriate comparison would be The Punisher (US military, martial arts, master with weapons). Zeb seems cold and hard, but as the story unfolds Patterson lets pieces of what the real Zeb looks like show through his hard exterior and the reader gets a very small glimpse of what he might have been if his character was less war-torn.
The supporting protagonists brought with them their own special skill sets, the main one being Broker, an information and tech specialist. Broker is the opposite of Zeb. Where Zeb keeps to himself and speaks only when he must, Broker is a magnet that attracts all attention in the room with his looks, carefree attitude, and ability to hold good conversations. He uses this to his advantage when fishing for information or playing a room. Add Zeb and Broker's other buddies and I was constantly reminded of Henry V's St Crispin's Day Speech speaking of the band of brothers.
The beginning and end of the book had a steady, fast paced flow; but the middle section seemed a bit unsteady and slow at times. I also had a bit of a problem with the neatly printed paragraph backstories of each of the minor characters. It's not a major problem, but it's one of those situations where I'd rather be shown instead of told, especially with the lively characters Patterson developed for the book.
Mystery, suspense, crime, action, family: I think there might be a little bit of everything for everyone stuffed in the pages (e-pages?) of this book. It's a short book that's quick to read, but really packs a punch on several levels.
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