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NFL notebook: Saga will make us stronger, Brees says
NFL notebook: Saga will make us stronger, Brees says
With a week behind him since the controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees took to social media Monday morning to share his thoughts about how his team's season ended and to address Saints fans.
The NFL acknowledged Sunday in a court filing that officials should have called pass interference or helmet-to-helmet contact on a third-down pass from Brees that was intended for Tommylee Lewis. Instead, it was ruled an incompletion. Had the call been made, the Saints would have had a first down, with the ability to score a touchdown or bleed the clock for the game-winning field goal.
The Saints instead kicked a field goal with 1:41 remaining, leaving time for the Rams to tie, and went on to lose the game 26-23, sending the Rams to the Super Bowl against New England.
"The longer I play I realize that we truly are one heartbeat with our fans," Brees wrote in an Instagram post. "Our success is your success. Our disappointment is your disappointment. We are inspired by one another to accomplish things far greater than what we could ever do on our own. … This will make us stronger, this will bond us tighter, this will be a source for our success in the future."
–Kicker Adam Vinatieri will return to the Indianapolis Colts for a 14th season and his 24th in the NFL, the team announced.
News of the contract extension for the 46-year-old Vinatieri spread late last week, but the contract wasn't executed until Monday morning. Terms weren't announced, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the one-year deal is worth $3.875 million.
Vinatieri spent the first 10 years of his career with the New England Patriots. The three-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection won three Super Bowls with the Patriots and added a fourth ring in his first season with Indianapolis in 2006.
–Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Bates continues to undergo psychological testing at a New York City hospital, his agent said, after he was arrested and allegedly struck a police sergeant over the weekend.
Bates, 25, was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly refusing to pay a taxi fare, and then struck and cut the face of a sergeant while being processed at the precinct, requiring three stitches and causing a mild concussion.
The Sergeants Benevolent Association, a group of around 13,000 active and retired NYPD sergeants, issued a strong statement Saturday on Twitter, referring to Bates as "dog crap" and saying the NFL "condones criminals."
–The Buffalo Bills signed long snapper Reid Ferguson to a three-year contract extension, the team announced.
The deal puts Ferguson, who was set to be an exclusive-rights free agent, under contract through 2021.
Ferguson, 24, went undrafted out of LSU in 2016 and spent part of that year on the Bills' practice squad before making the team in 2017. He's played in all 32 games over the last two seasons, recording three tackles this year.
–Field Level Media
Report: Lions CB Slay will report to camp
Report: Lions CB Slay will report to camp
Detroit Lions
Report: Lions CB Slay will report to camp
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay will attend training camp Wednesday despite his contract dispute, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
The two-time Pro Bowl selection skipped a mandatory minicamp in June and missed voluntary workouts this spring, but sources told the Detroit Free Press and ESPN that Slay will not hold out.
Slay, 28, has tallied 17 interceptions and has broken up a league-high 91 passes since entering the NFL as a second-round pick in 2013.
Slay has two years remaining on a contract that will pay him $12.55 million in 2019 and $10 million in 2020.
Defensive tackle Damon Harrison, who like Slay is represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus, said Monday that he would also report to camp on time. Rosenhaus was reportedly scheduled to meet with Detroit officials this week.
–Field Level Media
Report: QB Sanchez retiring to join ABC
Report: QB Sanchez retiring to join ABC
Quarterback Mark Sanchez is retiring after 10 years in
Report: QB Sanchez retiring to join ABC
Quarterback Mark Sanchez is retiring after 10 years in the NFL to join ABC's college football coverage, the New York Post reported Tuesday.
Sanchez, 32, led the New York Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship Game appearances in the 2009 and 2010 seasons and later played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and most recently the Washington Redskins in 2018.
According to the Post, he will replace Mack Brown in the ABC studio. Brown left to coach at North Carolina.
Sanchez compiled a 37-36 career record, completing 56.6 percent of his passes for 15,357 yards with 86 touchdowns and 89 interceptions.
His best years came with the Jets, who made "The Sanchize" the No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Southern California.
Sanchez set career highs in his third season with New York in 2011, throwing for 3,474 yards and 26 TDs.
He appeared in two games (one start) with Washington last season, completing 19 of 35 passes for 138 yards with three interceptions.
–Field Level Media
Odds favor Pats as camps spring into action
Odds favor Pats as camps spring into action
All 32 NFL
Odds favor Pats as camps spring into action
All 32 NFL training camps will be open by the end of the week, with hope springing eternal for most every franchise before the live bullets start flying in September.
The New England Patriots may have lost future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski to retirement during another offseason that brought a bevy of changes to the two-deep. But with Tom Brady still calling the shots behind center and some deft moves to reload during free agency and the NFL Draft, the reigning champs open their training camp on Wednesday as the early favorites to take home another title in Super Bowl 54.
FanDuel lists the Patriots as 7/1 favorites, while PointsBet (6 1/2-1) and William Hill (5 1/2-1) have even more bullish odds. With big-play threat Tyreek Hill learning he will not be suspended to begin the season, the Kansas City Chiefs are the second betting favorite by all three books: 6-1 by William Hill and 8-1 by both FanDuel and PointsBet.
Where the differences start to come in is beyond the two AFC powers.
PointsBet has the New Orleans Saints at 9-1, with the next closest being the Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams at 11-1. FanDuel has the same three teams from Nos. 3-5, with the Saints at 9-1, followed by the Rams (10/1) and the Colts, who are 14-1 along with the Philadelphia Eagles.
William Hill gives a nod at No. 3 to the Rams at 8 1/2-1, followed by the Saints (10-1) and then the Chicago Bears (11-1). The Colts are sixth at 12-1, followed by the Eagles (13-1)
The Cleveland Browns are the chic pick by many following an exciting close to 2018 and a slew of offseason changes highlighted by the addition of Odell Beckham Jr. They open camp at 14-1 by PointsBet and William Hill and 16-1 by FanDuel.
Looking for a longshot? William Hill is offering the Miami Dolphins at 200-1, while PointsBet and FanDuel list them at 150-1. You can also get 150 on the Cincinnati Bengals from PointsBet and William Hill. FanDuel is slightly more bullish on the Bengals' prospects at 120-1.
NFL Super Bowl Winner Odds (PointsBet)
New England Patriots: +650
Kansas City Chiefs: +800
New Orleans Saints: +900
Indianapolis Colts: +1100
Los Angeles Rams: +1100
Cleveland Browns: +1400
Los Angeles Chargers: +1400
Chicago Bears: +1500
Philadelphia Eagles: +1500
Green Bay Packers: +1800
Pittsburgh Steelers: +2200
Dallas Cowboys: +2500
Minnesota Vikings: +2500
Seattle Seahawks: +2800
Atlanta Falcons: +3300
Houston Texans: +3500
Baltimore Ravens: +4000
Carolina Panthers: +4000
San Francisco 49ers: +4000
Jacksonville Jaguars: +4500
New York Jets: +5500
Tennessee Titans: +6000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +8000
Denver Broncos: +9000
Arizona Cardinals: +10000
Buffalo Bills: +10000
Detroit Lions: +10000
New York Giants: +10000
Oakland Raiders: +10000
Washington Redskins: +10000
Cincinnati Bengals: +15000
Miami Dolphins: +15000
–Field Level Media
Jets release RB Henderson
Jets release RB Henderson Jets release RB Henderson
The New York Jets released running back De'Angelo Henderson on Tuesday.
The team needed to clear space on the 90-man training camp roster after signing tight end Ryan Griffin on Monday.
Henderson, 26, was Denver's sixth-round pick in 2017. He rushed seven times for 13 yards and caught two passes for 36 yards and a touchdown with the Broncos in five games as a rookie.
He joined the Jets' practice squad last September and was activated for three games, logging two carries for 19 yards.
–Field Level Media
Falcons sign former Chiefs DE Bailey
Falcons sign former Chiefs DE Bailey
Falcons sign former Chiefs DE Bailey
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey on Tuesday.
The deal is for two years and $10.5 million, according to ESPN and the NFL Network.
Bailey, 30, tallied a career-high six sacks in 16 games (13 starts) for the Chiefs last season.
He played in 102 games (61 starts) and registered 19 1/2 sacks, 34 tackles for loss and 33 quarterback hits in eight seasons with the Chiefs.
A Georgia native, Bailey was Kansas City's third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Miami.
The signing came one day after defensive tackle Michael Bennett broke his ankle during the Falcons' first practice of training camp.
–Field Level Media
Reports: Falcons sign DL Bailey
Reports: Falcons sign DL Bailey Reports: Falcons sign DL Bailey
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a two-year, $10.5 million deal with defensive lineman Allen Bailey on Monday, according to multiple media reports.
The deal includes $6 million in 2019 and $3.5 million guaranteed, per ESPN and NFL Network.
Bailey became a free agent in March but remained unsigned despite several reported visits, including with the Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
The 30-year-old posted six sacks and 10 quarterback hits in 16 games (13 starts) for the Kansas City Chiefs last season, playing end and tackle in their 3-4 scheme. He could contribute at both spots for the Falcons, who lost end Steven Means to a torn Achilles in May and tackle Michael Bennett to a reported broken ankle Monday, the first day of training camp.
Bailey has 19.5 career sacks and 33 QB hits in 102 games (61 starts), all spent in Kansas City. The Chiefs took him in the third round of the 2011 draft out of Miami (Fla.).
–Field Level Media
Oakland Raiders training camp primer
Oakland Raiders training camp primer
New faces: WR Antonio Brown, OT Trent Brown, WR Tyrell Williams,
Oakland Raiders training camp primer
New faces: WR Antonio Brown, OT Trent Brown, WR Tyrell Williams, S LaMarcus Joyner, DE Clelin Ferrell, RB Josh Jacobs, S Jonathan Abram, LB Vontaze Burfict, G Richie Incognito, LB Brandon Marshall, RB Isaiah Crowell, CB Nevin Lawson, CB Trayvon Mullen, QB Mike Glennon
They're gone: TE Jared Cook, G Kelechi Osemele, WR Jordy Nelson, OT Donald Penn, RB Marshawn Lynch, WR Seth Roberts, S Reggie Nelson, S Marcus Gilchrist, CB Rashaan Melvin
2019 snapshot: Never lacking for headlines, the Raiders had another eventful offseason that, in turn, landed them on HBO's Hard Knocks for the first time.
Jon Gruden's hire of GM Mike Mayock was surprising, but Mayock's eye for talent is well regarded. The pair then embarked on an aggressive search for talent while simultaneously touting culture and then disregarding it.
The Raiders justified taking Ferrell fourth overall — a reach on almost any draft board — by lauding his impeccable character, even after the team added talented-but-disruptive veterans in Antonio Brown and Burfict (and later Incognito). Oakland's other first-round picks (Jacobs and Abram) were better values, but both play positions of relatively low value, and it's hard to imagine either bringing sufficient return for the trading away of Amari Cooper and Khalil Mack.
Oakland's spending spree in free agency drew some criticism, as Trent Brown (four years, $66 million), Joyner (four years, $42 million) and Williams (four years, $43 million) were all handsomely overpaid. However, the Raiders smartly structured deals to be escaped after one or two years with minimal cap consequences. The same was true of Antonio Brown's new deal (three years, $50.1 million), which can be chopped easily after two years if things go south.
Those deals were still too rich, but there are much worse uses of cap space.
Worth the investment?
–Even if things don't click with all the new arrivals, the Raiders have enough talent to reach their over/under of six wins. Betting on more is reasonable but not without risk.
–It wasn't that long ago (mid-2016) that Derek Carr was getting peripheral MVP buzz. That was clearly premature, but his 100-1 odds to win it in 2019 might be worth a shot.
Bottom line: The Raiders were hypocritical in emphasizing character and handed out some massive salaries, but they also made major talent upgrades, especially if Antonio Brown pans out.
–Field Level Media
Los Angeles Chargers training camp primer
Los Angeles Chargers training camp primer
New faces: LB Thomas Davis, QB Tyrod Taylor, DT
Los Angeles Chargers training camp primer
New faces: LB Thomas Davis, QB Tyrod Taylor, DT Jerry Tillery, S Nasir Adderley, P Tyler Newsome
They're gone: WR Tyrell Williams, DT Corey Liuget, S Jahleel Addae, CB Jason Verrett, DT Darius Philon, P Donnie Jones
2019 snapshot: Already one of the better teams in the AFC, the Chargers didn't need any remodeling this spring, instead focusing on minor touchups.
They found much-needed talent and depth at linebacker, re-signing Denzel Perryman (two years, $12 million) and adding Davis (two years, $10.5 million) on very reasonable deals. Dime safety Adrian Phillips (one year, $2 million) was also retained for cheap, giving coordinator Gus Bradley several options to cover tight ends and running backs.
GM Tom Telesco addressed the D-line by keeping Brandon Mebane (two years, $10.6 million) and drafting Tillery, whose upside is among the highest of any prospect in the 2019 draft class. He then found a perfect partner for Derwin James in Adderley (second round), who has the speed and ball skills to patrol center field while James hunts in the box.
Williams' departure was inevitable (and should bring a fourth-round compensatory pick). While another body at wide receiver would have helped, Mike Williams, Travis Benjamin and Dylan Cantrell should be able to pick up the slack. The O-line could have used an upgrade or two — guards Dan Feeney and Michael Schofield and right tackle Sam Tevi struggled at times last year — but continuity usually breeds improvement up front, and there's still hope for 2017 second-rounder Forrest Lamp to develop.
Worth the investment?
–Taking the over on the Chargers' 10-win total is scary given their rotten luck in recent years, but this team is good enough to win 13 or even 14.
–Philip Rivers has never won MVP, garnering only two votes when he led the NFL in passer rating in 2008. But there are worse bets than his +2000 odds.
Bottom line: Two wins from the Super Bowl a year ago, the Chargers didn't mess with the formula and still found a few upgrades. They should threaten in the playoffs yet again.
–Field Level Media
Vikings sign long snapper/Air Force 2d Lt. Cutting
Vikings sign long snapper/Air Force 2d Lt. Cutting
Austin Cutting
Vikings sign long snapper/Air Force 2d Lt. Cutting
Austin Cutting has two new jobs.
The 21-year-old Texas native is an acquisitions officer for the Air Force, and he also signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday to be a long snapper.
The Vikings made him a seventh-round draft pick (250th overall) out of the Air Force Academy in April.
Cutting, a second lieutenant, will be allowed to serve his two-year military commitment while simultaneous playing in the NFL, the (Saint Paul, Minn.) Pioneer Press reported Sunday.
According to the newspaper, Cutting was set to receive a four-year, $2.59 million contract, including a $74,576 signing bonus.
The Air Force plans to employ Cutting as a recruiting officer, according to his agent, Darren Deloatche.
"(Cutting is) thankful," Deloatche told the Pioneer Press. "It's a weight off his shoulders at this stage. … He's definitely excited about this opportunity to compete in the NFL right now. … But he wants to serve his country."
The Vikings reported that Cutting will challenge incumbent Kevin McDermott for the role as the team's long snapper.
With Cutting and New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and outside linebacker Oshane Ximines signing Monday, only four of this year's draft picks remain unsigned: San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (first round), New York Jets defensive linemen Quinnen Williams (first round), Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (first round) and 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (second round).
–Field Level Media
Giants sign first-round QB Jones
Giants sign first-round QB Jones
The New York Giants agreed to terms Monday with their first-round pick,
Giants sign first-round QB Jones
The New York Giants agreed to terms Monday with their first-round pick, quarterback Daniel Jones, multiple outlets reported.
Based on his draft slot, Jones' deal will be worth more than $25 million over four years. Like all first-round picks, his deal has a fifth-year team option.
Jones, 22, was the No. 6 overall pick after passing for 8,201 yards and 52 touchdowns in 36 games at Duke from 2016-18. He was the second quarterback off the board, following No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray to the Arizona Cardinals.
Jones is expected to be on the field when the Giants open training camp Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. Also present will be third-round outside linebacker Oshane Ximines, who signed his deal earlier Monday.
Jones' and Ximines' signings leave only four unsigned draft picks: San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (No. 2 overall), New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (No. 3), Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (No. 16) and 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel (No. 36 overall).
–Field Level Media
Kansas City Chiefs training camp primer
Kansas City Chiefs training camp primer
New faces: DE
Kansas City Chiefs training camp primer
New faces: DE Frank Clark, S Tyrann Mathieu, DE Alex Okafor, DE Emmanuel Ogbah, RB Carlos Hyde, CB Bashaud Breeland, LB Darron Lee, LB Damien Wilson, S Juan Thornhill, WR Mecole Hardman, DT Khalen Saunders
They're gone: OLB Dee Ford, OLB Justin Houston, S Eric Berry, C Mitch Morse, DT Allen Bailey, CB Steven Nelson, TE Demetrius Harris, WR Chris Conley, RB Spencer Ware, S Eric Murray, S Ron Parker
2019 snapshot: The team that came thisclose to a Super Bowl appearance didn't rest on its laurels, instead churning the coaching staff and roster, particularly on defense.
Steve Spagnuolo replaced fired D-coordinator Bob Sutton, while Clark, Mathieu and Okafor/Ogbah step in for departed Pro Bowlers Ford, Berry and Houston, respectively. At best, those changes feel like a wash, especially because Clark and Mathieu have higher salaries than their counterparts (and acquiring Clark cost Kansas City its first-round pick).
The defense added enough talent to improve, depending on how quickly the group clicks under Spagnuolo, but there are still concerns. Unless Breeland returns to his form from Washington, cornerback remains a question mark. There's also no dangerous edge-rushing threat other than Clark. Chris Jones could hold out while seeking a massive extension entering a contract year, and locking him up is imperative after trading Ford and releasing Houston.
The Chiefs caught a break when Tyreek Hill avoided league punishment following a child and family services investigation. The pick of Hardman (second round) provided some insurance, but Hill's role as a centerpiece in Andy Reid's offense would have been impossible to fill if he missed time. The offense made few other additions while losing its starting center (Morse) and a few role players, and all numbers suggest at least slight regression from 2018's heights.
–Patrick Mahomes' sudden stardom makes the Chiefs an annual favorite for double-digit wins. Taking the over on 10.5 wins always carries risk, but this team is a good bet.
–Battling voter fatigue and year-to-year regression, only Peyton Manning (who did it twice) has won back-to-back MVPs since 1996. We'd steer clear of Mahomes' +450 odds (best by 200) to repeat.
Bottom line: The Chiefs clearly worked to improve on defense, but the upgrades appear marginal for now. They remain Super Bowl contenders but might have to keep winning shootouts.
–Field Level Media
Philadelphia Eagles training camp primer
Philadelphia Eagles training camp primer
New faces: DT Malik Jackson, WR
Philadelphia Eagles training camp primer
New faces: DT Malik Jackson, WR DeSean Jackson, RB Jordan Howard, DE Vinny Curry, LB Zach Brown, OT Andre Dillard, RB Miles Sanders, WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside, S Andrew Sendejo, LB L.J. Fort,
They're gone: QB Nick Foles, DE Michael Bennett, WR Golden Tate, LB Jordan Hicks, DE Chris Long, DT Haloti Ngata, WR Jordan Matthews, RB Darren Sproles
2019 snapshot: One of the few teams in the league without any real glaring holes to fill, Philadelphia entered the offseason with plenty of flexibility and put it to good use.
Three former Eagles — DeSean Jackson, Curry and Timmy Jernigan — were brought back for cheap, and GM Howie Roseman also signed two former Pro Bowl defenders who were released (Malik Jackson, Brown). Bennett (traded to New England) and Long (retired) will be missed, but Curry, a healthy Derek Barnett and a freshly paid Brandon Graham should be sufficient on the edge.
Roseman also had a great draft, starting with a mini trade-up past Houston to nab Jason Peters' successor in Dillard. He acquired Howard for cheap (2020 conditional sixth-rounder) and drafted offensive contributors in Sanders and Arcega-Whiteside, both of whom could have roles from Day 1. The Eagles are also in line for more draft capital in 2020 thanks to the compensatory pick formula.
Foles' departure was unavoidable, but the Eagles drafted Clayton Thorson and moved quickly to extend Carson Wentz. That extension — while complicated in structure — looks like a clear win for the team. Any deal would carry some risk given Wentz's injury history, but if he remains healthy moving forward, Philadelphia will have one of the league's best quarterbacks on a deal significantly short of the top of the market.
Worth the investment?
–After 13 wins in 2017 and nine last season, the Eagles' over/under is set at 10 this year. Wentz's injury history isn't enough to shy away from the over.
–Wentz was likely headed for his first MVP award before tearing his ACL late in 2017. Betting on him to do so this year at +1500 is a fair wager.
Bottom line: Few GMs in the business are better than Roseman, who put together another strong offseason with a clear and coherent plan. There's no reason the Eagles shouldn't compete for a Super Bowl appearance.
–Field Level Media
New York Giants training camp primer
New York Giants training camp primer
New faces:
New York Giants training camp primer
New faces: WR Golden Tate, QB Daniel Jones, OG Kevin Zeitler, S Jabrill Peppers, OT Mike Remmers, OLB Markus Golden, S Antoine Bethea, DT Dexter Lawrence, CB Deandre Baker, DT Olsen Pierre, DE Oshane Ximines, CB Julian Love
They're gone: WR Odell Beckham Jr., S Landon Collins, OLB Olivier Vernon, OLB Connor Barwin, G Jamon Brown, DT Mario Edwards, CB B.W. Webb, DT Kerry Wynn
2019 snapshot: For someone who once said "you don't quit on talent," GM Dave Gettleman sent an awfully large amount of it out the door this offseason.
Beckham, Collins and Vernon — arguably three of the team's four best players — are gone, with only Peppers, Lawrence (first round), Ximines (third), Zeitler and a 2020 third-round compensatory pick in return. Pretty much any way you slice it, that's a poor tradeoff. Even if you agree with trading Beckham, spending $21.5 million on him just months before the trade is indefensible. Collins likely would have had trade value had the Giants simply franchise-tagged him.
Gettleman drew more ire by drafting Jones sixth overall, a reach on almost any board. The GM deserves credit for ensuring he landed the quarterback he wanted, but Jones carries plenty of concerns, including a perceived lower ceiling than Dwayne Haskins or Drew Lock.
Among the Giants' other moves, Tate's contract (four years, $37.5 million) seemed a bit oversized for a player who appears redundant with newly extended slot wideout Sterling Shepard (four years, $41 million) already on the roster. One-year pacts for Golden and Remmers look like possible bargains, and the draft brought plenty of reinforcements on defense. But that's not enough to redeem what was otherwise an alarming approach from Gettleman.
–Big Blue clearly downgraded in talent, but bottoming out appears unlikely. The Giants look like a sneaky bet to hit the over if you can find a line at 5.5 wins instead of six.
–Adrian Peterson (2012) is the lone running back to win MVP since 2006, and that required nearly breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. We'd pass on Saquon Barkley (+5000), even though he should get plenty of volume.
Bottom line: Unless Jones sees the field and shows promise — which might only happen once the Giants are out of contention — Gettleman looks to be in for a long season.
–Field Level Media
Indianapolis Colts training camp primer
Indianapolis Colts training camp primer
New faces: DE Justin
Indianapolis Colts training camp primer
New faces: DE Justin Houston, WR Devin Funchess, RB Spencer Ware, CB Rock Ya-Sin, LB Ben Banogu, WR Parris Campbell, LB Bobby Okereke
They're gone: WR Dontrelle Inman, DT Al Woods, WR Ryan Grant, S J.J. Wilcox, G Matt Slauson, S Mike Mitchell
2019 snapshot: With more than $45 million still remaining in cap space, the Colts certainly could have gone bigger in free agency.
Trey Flowers, Earl Thomas, Ndamukong Suh and Le'Veon Bell were all realistic options, and Indianapolis probably could have nabbed two of them. But GM Chris Ballard is committed to smart, patient building, and it's hard to question that approach after he orchestrated the Colts' bounce-back season in 2018.
Ballard did pay up for Houston (two years, $24 million), who immediately brings a pass-rush presence the team hasn't had since Robert Mathis retired, and on extensions for CBs Pierre Desir (three years, $22.5 million) and Kenny Moore (four years, $34 million). He also kept S Clayton Geathers (one year, $2.8 million) and DT Margus Hunt (two years, $9 million) on modest deals. The biggest surprise was the one-year, $10 million deal (with $3 million in incentives) for Funchess, who fell out of favor in Carolina.
Ballard didn't do anything fancy in the draft, either, trading down a few times to collect a war chest of picks and spending them mostly on defensive talents. Ya-Sin, Okereke and Banogu will compete to start from Day 1, with all likely to have at least a rotational role early on. The lone offensive pick, Campbell, will be one of Frank Reich's favorite weapons, with wheels to terrify defenses on the speedy Lucas Oil Stadium turf.
Worth the investment?
–The Colts have come a long way, going from 1-5 last season to being one of seven teams this year with a double-digit over/under win total (10). They're capable of topping that mark, but 11 wins is a lot for any team.
–Yet to win an MVP in his career, Andrew Luck seems destined for one sooner or later. Unfortunately, Vegas feels the same way, putting his odds (+650) behind only reigning winner Patrick Mahomes (+450).
Bottom line: If Indy's Super Bowl window were closing, you could question Ballard's lack of aggression this offseason. But it's not, and the Colts might still wind up in Miami in February anyway.
–Field Level Media
Houston Texans training camp primer
Houston Texans training camp primer
New faces: S Tashaun
Houston Texans training camp primer
New faces: S Tashaun Gipson, CB Bradley Roby, OT Matt Kalil, OT Tytus Howard, OL Max Scharping, S Jahleel Addae, CB Lonnie Johnson, TE Darren Fells, TE Kahale Warring
They're gone: S Tyrann Mathieu, CB Kareem Jackson, WR Demaryius Thomas, OT Kendall Lamm, CB Kevin Johnson, TE Ryan Griffin, DT Christian Covington, RB Alfred Blue, CB Kayvon Webster
Firing GM Brian Gaine 17 months into a five-year contract was certainly cause for concern. Gaine wasn't given the resources nor the time to prove he was the wrong man for the job, and the Texans weren't able to pry Nick Caserio from New England (yet) to replace him, choosing to go without a GM for the 2019 season.
How will they navigate without a GM? Will the post remain open until Caserio's Patriots contract is up after the 2020 draft?
Either way, many of the Texans' moves this spring were curious. Set on improving Deshaun Watson's protection, Houston focused on offensive tackle but might not have made large enough gains.
Free agent signee Kalil is a liability even when healthy. In the draft, the Texans were jumped by the Eagles for Andre Dillard and then took Howard 23rd overall, a significant reach on most boards for the Alabama State product. Scharping (second round, Northern Illinois) provides another option, but trusting small-school rookies to play early is dangerous.
The secondary turned over without really improving, as Gipson, Roby and Lonnie Johnson must make up for the more proven trio of Mathieu, Jackson and Kevin Johnson. Franchise-tagged linebacker Jadeveon Clowney remains away from the team and without a long-term contract, and the roster has other weak spots (tight end, guard) despite the Texans still holding $40 million in cap space.
Worth the investment?
–After winning 11 games and their division last season, the Texans should probably top their 8-win over/under, but a disappointing season is certainly possible given the improved AFC South.
–Watson has the star power and talent to win MVP, and his odds are rather enticing. At +3300, he's even with Jimmy Garoppolo and a longer shot than Mitchell Trubisky (+2000).
Bottom line: The Texans don't look all that improved, and they enter the year without a GM, which puts just about anything on the table.
–Field Level Media
NFL notebook: Redskins OT Williams to hold out
NFL notebook: Redskins OT Williams to hold out NFL notebook: Redskins OT Williams to hold out
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is not expected to report to training camp with the rest of the team this week, NFL Network reported Monday.
Williams missed mandatory minicamp in June, and his absence is expected to extend well into training camp, per the report.
"This could take awhile before Trent Williams is back in Washington, if at all," NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said on Training Camp Live. "It just really seems like an open-ended thing right now."
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport added that Williams' motivations are two-fold, relating to concerns with the team's medical staff after a tumor scare earlier this offseason and also to his contract, for which he wants at least an "alteration."
–Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has not ruled out a holdout during training camp as the sides explore the possibility of a new contract, NFL Network reported.
Rapoport said "all options are on the table," and the fourth-year running back "still has not yet firmly decided whether or not he is going to hold out."
Elliott still has two years remaining on his rookie contract. He will make $3.85 million in the upcoming season, with an option in 2020 for $9.1 million.
–The NFL suspended Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed six games without pay for violating the personal conduct policy.
Reed was disciplined for an incident in Bellevue, Wash., on April 27, 2017, according to multiple reports. A woman filed a complaint of assault against Reed. Prosecutors investigated and declined to press charges.
NFL Network reported that Reed's appeal of the suspension was denied on Friday.
–New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman has a finger injury and will be out about three weeks, ESPN reported.
Over the weekend, Edelman had a brace on his left thumb while working at his youth camp, and whether the thumb was broken wasn't clear. The Patriots open training camp later this week in Foxborough, Mass.
–New Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers will start training camp on the shelf with a shoulder injury, per multiple reports.
Flowers, who signed a five-year, $90 million contract in March, had what was described as a minor shoulder procedure after the Super Bowl in February.
Meanwhile, defensive tackle Damon Harrison told NFL Network he'll report for training camp after sitting out offseason workouts in search of a new deal. Detroit opens training camp on Thursday.
–The Atlanta Falcons lost defensive tackle Michael Bennett and safety J.J. Wilcox to serious injuries on the first day of training camp, according to multiple reports from NFL Network.
Bennett is out indefinitely with a broken ankle, while Wilcox tore his ACL and will miss the 2019 season, NFL Network reported. Both players were competing for rotational roles on defense.
–DJ Durkin, ousted as Maryland's football coach after the death of one of his players, is working as a training camp assistant coach with the Falcons.
Durkin was one of four camp-only coaches announced by head coach Dan Quinn, ESPN reported.
–The New York Jets signed former Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin to fill in for the recently suspended Chris Herndon.
Earlier this month, the NFL suspended Herndon for the first four games of the 2019 season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. He pleaded guilty in January to a 2018 DWI charge.
Meanwhile, Jets safety Marcus Maye was placed on the PUP list as he continues to recover from shoulder and thumb injuries from last season.
–The Tennessee Titans placed defensive tackle Jurrell Casey, tight end Jonnu Smith and kicker Ryan Succop on the PUP list.
Casey and Smith are still recovering from late-season knee injuries — Casey reportedly had a sprained MCL, while Smith tore his MCL — and Succop missed all offseason work with an undisclosed issue. The team also placed first-rounder Jeffery Simmons, who tore his ACL in February, on the non-football injury list.
–The Buffalo Bills placed running back Frank Gore on the NFI list and tight end Tyler Kroft on the PUP list.
Gore's injury is unknown but not believed to be serious. Kroft broke his foot on the first day of OTAs. Both players joined the team in March via free agency.
–Green Bay Packers first-round safety Darnell Savage was placed on the NFI list after having his wisdom teeth pulled, ESPN reported.
–Jacksonville Jaguars undrafted rookie safety Zedrick Woods filed retirement papers with the NFL, The Athletic reported.
Woods is battling turf toe, according to agent Ron Butler. He had surprised teams by running the fastest 40-yard dash (4.29) at this year's NFL Scouting Combine.
–The Minnesota Vikings waived running back Roc Thomas and signed guard Tiano Pupungatoa.
Thomas is suspended for the season's first three games after pleading guilty to a marijuana charge earlier this year.
–Field Level Media
Report: Redskins' Williams to hold out of camp
Report: Redskins' Williams to hold out of camp Report: Redskins' Williams to hold out of camp
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is not expected to report to training camp with the rest of the team later this week, NFL Network reported Monday.
Williams missed a mandatory minicamp in June and his absence is expected to extend well into training camp, per the report.
"This could take awhile before Trent Williams is back in Washington, if at all," NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said on Training Camp Live. "It just really seems like an open-ended thing right now."
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport added that Williams' motivations are two-fold, relating to concerns with the team's medical staff after a tumor scare earlier this offseason and also to his contract, for which he wants at least an "alteration."
Williams had surgery in April to remove a tumor from his scalp, after there were initial concerns that the tumor could be malignant. It was not, and he was expected to recover in time for the regular season, but CBS Sports reported in June that Williams wanted out of Washington because of how the medical staff handled the situation.
Rapoport and Garafolo reported Monday that Williams has since had a second surgery to address a cosmetic issue with the original wound and could still have more operations. That could mean he wouldn't be cleared to practice anyway, even if present at training camp.
"I know Trent knows how much we need him and want him back," head coach Jay Gruden told reporters in June. "That's the only thing I can do from here. As far as what happened with him and the doctors, that's between he and the doctors, and hopefully we get that cleared up soon."
As for Williams' contract, he has two years and $24 million remaining — including base salaries of $11 million in 2019 and $12.5 million in 2020 — on a five-year, $68 million deal signed in 2015. Six offensive tackles have since exceeded Williams' $13.6 million annual average, led by Oakland's Trent Brown at $16.5 million.
Williams, who turned 31 on Friday, has reached seven consecutive Pro Bowls. He has been with the Redskins since 2010, when they took him fourth overall in the NFL draft.
Reliable swing tackle Ty Nsekhe left Washington for Buffalo during free agency. Former New York Giants first-round pick Ereck Flowers has been working as the first-team left tackle, and 2018 third-rounder Geron Christian is also competing for the swing tackle job.
–Field Level Media
Falcons' Bennett breaks ankle on first day of camp
Falcons' Bennett breaks ankle on first day of camp Falcons' Bennett breaks ankle on first day of camp
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Michael Bennett suffered a broken ankle Monday in the first practice of training camp, NFL Network reported.
Bennett, 26, played in two games for the Falcons last season and was expected to compete for a primary role in the defensive-line rotation. He is out indefinitely.
Drafted in the sixth round by Jacksonville in 2015 out of Ohio State, Bennett played in 13 games with the Jaguars as a rookie and appeared in one game in 2017 when he struggled with chest and groin injuries. He also missed the entire 2016 season due to a calf injury.
He has tallied 16 tackles, two tackles for a loss and half a sack in 16 career NFL games.
It is the second major injury to the Falcons' defensive line. Defensive end Steven Means suffered a torn Achilles tendon during organized team activities in May.
–Field Level Media
Jets sign former Texans TE Griffin
Jets sign former Texans TE Griffin
The New York Jets
Jets sign former Texans TE Griffin
The New York Jets signed former Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin on Monday to fill in for the recently suspended Chris Herndon.
Earlier this month, the NFL suspended Herndon for the first four games of the 2019 season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. He pleaded guilty in January to a 2018 DWI charge.
Griffin, 29, caught 136 passes for 1,491 yards and seven touchdowns in 77 games (36 starts) with the Texans from 2013-18.
He made a career-high 11 starts in 2018 and caught 24 passes for 305 yards.
Griffin's six-year run in Houston ended abruptly in May when he was cut by the Texans after getting arrested in Nashville, Tenn., during the NFL draft. Charges of vandalism for breaking a hotel window and public intoxication were later dismissed.
–Field Level Media
Lions DE Flowers to PUP, DT Harrison to report
Lions DE Flowers to PUP, DT Harrison to report Lions DE Flowers to PUP, DT Harrison to report
New Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers will start training camp on the shelf with a shoulder injury, per multiple reports Monday.
On the bright side, the Lions will get back defensive tackle Damon Harrison, who told NFL Network he'll report for training camp after sitting out offseason workouts in search of a new deal.
Flowers, an end and linebacker in the 3-4 defense, signed as a big-ticket prize in free agency in March. He left the New England Patriots, where he began his career as a protege of current Lions head coach Matt Patricia.
Flowers underwent what was described as a minor shoulder procedure at the end of the 2018 postseason. But starting training camp on the physically unable to perform list could be an ominous, unexpected signal of Flowers' health. The Detroit Free Press was the first outlet to identify the nature of Flowers' current injury.
Detroit opens training camp on Thursday.
The Lions spent almost all of last season without their prized pass rusher, Ziggy Ansah, who was playing on the one-year franchise tender but battled shoulder issues all year.
Flowers came in to replace Ansah, signing a five-year, $90 million deal to unite with Patricia. Flowers had 57 tackles for the Patriots last season and a career-best 7 1/2 sacks. He has 164 career tackles and 21 sacks in 46 games (37 starts) over four seasons.
Harrison, 30, was acquired for a fifth-round pick from the New York Giants last October and totaled 50 tackles (five for loss) with 3.5 sacks and seven QB hits in 10 games with the Lions. One of the game's premier run-stuffers, he earned All-Pro honors in 2016 and hasn't missed a game since 2012.
The eighth-year veteran has two years and $16.25 million remaining on his contract.
It's unknown if the Lions' other prominent offseason holdout, cornerback Darius Slay, also plans to report to training camp. Slay has two years and $23.5 million remaining on his contract.
Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for both Harrison and Slay, reportedly met with the Lions this week.
–Field Level Media


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A Savannah doctor's life turns upside down when people suspect him of serial murder in this thriller tinged with the supernatural.
Surgeon Malcolm King is a good man living a good life in this fast-paced and suspenseful first novel by Murphy, a gastroenterologist and columnist for the Savannah Morning News. Malcolm has a loving family, a faithful golden retriever and a beautiful house. So when people link him to a series of gruesome murders, he's desperate to discover the truth—at times even wondering if his sanity is slipping and he himself might be the killer. To avoid capture, Malcolm goes on the run, aided by a mysterious Thin Man who may or may not be trustworthy. As horrific murders of people close to him continue, Malcolm fights to protect his family and stop the killer. His good-guy hero faces an impossible situation full of spooky, atmospheric details reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart's plight in a Hitchcock movie, and the thriller aspect works especially well since the book grounds it in ordinary happiness. Malcolm's wife and daughter, even his dog, are fully realized, not pawns in a horror show; the Savannah setting is lushly detailed; and it's easy to see what Malcolm has to lose. His work also comes across as both realistic—one day ranges from "ruptured appendices and walled-off diverticular abscesses to a Billroth II gastric resection"—and horribly similar to the killer's grisly dissections. Flashes of humor help to ease the tension, and the camaraderie between Malcolm and other characters is a reminder that human connections can stand against evil. The sturdy plot structure includes red herrings, family secrets and a new direction just when it looks like it's all over. Two clichés, each a bit of a groaner, mar the book somewhat: a noble, spiritual Native American and a medical condition often unfairly linked to villainy. The supernatural elements add little to the plot and can seem a bit pat, but they don't get in the way of a satisfying finish.
An enjoyable, well-written and twisty thriller with gruesome aspects balanced by warmth, believable relationships and a likable hero.

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Irene Tenenchuk is a website design developer and a concierge in our Business Gifts department here at Zingerman's Mail Order.
I must confess that I love cheese, and one of my long-time favorites is Manchester from Zingerman's Creamery. Normally I will not even look at a cheese made from pasteurized milk, but this one is a rare exception—it is that good. It beautifully showcases the seasonal nature and flavors of the local milk used to make it. The cheese is soft and lusciously creamy with a mild tang when young, and gets denser and more flavorful as it ages, with a soft, almost runny rind that is delectable. Manchester is amazingly versatile and tastes great with Violet Mustard, whose crunchy texture and sweet and spicy flavors balance the softness and richness of the cheese (we call this perfect pairing The Purple Russian). I use it to add richness to a roasted turkey sandwich on grilled farm bread, with perhaps an avocado spread or roasted piquillo peppers. I also enjoy it as a sweet ending with toasted pecan raisin bread and apricot jam. For a special teat I brûlée it with some sugar and top with macerated blueberries.
Like other cheeses, Manchester is best served at room temperature, when its full flavor will come through. Because it's so soft, it will ooze a bit when it's warm. That's normal. Try it dusted with light muscovado sugar then baked into puff pastry and served warm for an excellent hors d'oeuvre. Or offer it up in wedges, topped with toasted almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts. It's excellent spread on ham sandwiches topped with caramelized onions (see the recipe below for our Hamchester sandwich).
Hamchester Sandwich
Makes 2.
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus a little bit more to grill the sandwiches
1/2 pound sweet Vidalia onion
4 ounces sliced good ham, like the prosciutto Americano from La Quercia
4 ounces Zingerman's Creamery Manchester round (sliced thin if it's cold, spread if it's warm)
4 slices of San Francisco Sourdough bread from Zingerman's Bakehouse
2 tablespoons chutney, optional
Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden (about 25 minutes). Remove from heat. Place a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 side of 2 slices of bread with olive oil, and place oiled side down in skillet. Top each slice with 1 ounce of cheese, 1 ounce of ham, half of the onions, 1 more ounce ham, and topped with 1 more ounce of the cheese. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread brushed with the oil, oiled side up. Flip the sandwiches a few times until the cheese is melted and gooey and bread is toasty and golden.


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Spinning the three releases by Broken Harbor, thanks to his October Bandcamp sale: http://brokenharbour.bandcamp.com/Excellent stuff. I had streamed some of this at 128 in the past, and enjoyed it, but now that I've dived in and given everything a deep listening with headphones, I must say that this is really impressive work. I'm not sure if I have a favorite. The self-titled release has the darker feel of the three, but I think I find the imagery and atmosphere of Gramophone Transmissions to be really compelling.
Ooh, thanks for mentioning the Broken Harbour sale. I was deeply impressed by "Geometry of Shadows," and I've just downloaded the other two. I love this forum -- so many amazing recommendations come through.
Check this out, Joe:http://anmoku.bandcamp.com/album/of-mirrorsA recent Virlyn collaboration that is similar in spirit to Man Asleep. (In fact, permutations of the track Mirror appear on here and on Man Asleep.)
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As a trash-filled ISS Progress 50 (50P) was readied for its Thursday undocking, the Expedition 36 crew members worked ongoing science, station maintenance and conducted a spacewalk review conference.
Commander Pavel Vinogradov and Flight Engineer Fyodor Yurchikhin, both members of previous station crews, completed stowage of trash and discarded cargo aboard the 50P resupply craft. Afterwards, the duo closed the hatches between the orbital laboratory and the 50P and conducted leak checks.
The 50P will leave the Pirs docking compartment Thursday at 4:44 p.m. EDT for a fiery destruction over the Pacific Ocean. It will be replaced Saturday just six hours after the ISS Progress 52 cargo craft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, at 4:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, another cargo craft is targeted for an Aug. 3 launch from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center. Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg installed a centerline berthing camera system in the Harmony node in preparation for the arrival of the H-II Transfer Vehicle-4 from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Nyberg also worked various station maintenance tasks including replacing fuses and a gas trap. She cleaned debris from the gas trap and took samples for analysis.
European astronaut and Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano worked on the physical sciences experiment Binary Colloidal Aggregated Test (BCAT-4). While inside the Kibo laboratory he photographed magnetized samples of microscopic spheres suspended in a liquid, also known as colloids. Observations from the BCAT-4 study will help manufacturers develop stronger, smarter materials for such things as faster computers and advanced optical devices.
Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy worked on a similar experiment known as BCAT-3. He set up hardware and also photographed samples of colloids. Earlier, Cassidy performed more maintenance on the Marangoni Inside experiment in the Fluid Physics Experiment Facility which is part of a Japanese science rack.
Later, all three astronauts convened for a spacewalk conference with ground specialists. The trio checked out schematics, reviewed troubleshooting procedures and investigated possible causes of the water leak in Parmitano's spacesuit during last week's spacewalk.
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- What's the difference between $foo->bar() and $foo->element('bar')->get()?
- How do I tell how many instances of a given plural element exist?
- How do I check whether a given element exists, without auto-creating it?
- What does the BAD_CONTENT error that talks about '& found that isn't part of an entity reference' mean?
- What's wrong with 'while($iterator++){}' ?
- What does an error that ends 'sh: /tmp/log.comma: Permission denied' mean?
XML::Comma FAQ - frequently asked questions about XML::Comma
XML::Comma is an information management platform. It was designed to be used as a core tool for developing Very Large Websites. Comma specifies an XML-based document definition format, encourages Perl code to be embedded in these definitions, and specifies an API for manipulating documents and document collections. Comma includes functionality to store sets of documents in ordered, extensible ways, and integrates with a relational database to index, sort and retrieve collections of documents.
How is XML::Comma licensed and distributed?
XML::Comma is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. For more information about the license, please see http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html
Comma is distributed as a Perl module. The most recent version is always available at http://xml-comma.org/download/
Is there an XML::Comma web site?
Yes. http://xml-comma.org/
Is there an XML::Comma mailing list?
Yes. Please see http://xml-comma.org/mailing-list.html
What documentation is available?
The XML::Comma User's Guide describes the Comma API in detail. It is available in HTML and PDF. The Guide can be found in the
Comma/docs directory of the distribution, or at:
Some indexing.t tests are failing on a new XML::Comma install using MySQL; what's going on?
Comma relies on MySQL's "USE DATA LOCAL" function, which has been disabled by default in MySQL versions 3.23.48 and greater. This change to MySQL breaks a few of the indexing tests. MySQL can be recompiled with the option "--enable-local-infile" to turn back on the LOCAL functionality. Or mysqld can be started with the argument "--local-infile=1". See the following piece of MySQL documentation:
You may also need to pass 'mysql_local_infile=1' as an argument in the data source name you use to connect (via the DBI modules) to MySQL. The dsn is specified in the Comma/Configuration.pm file.
I'm trying to use the SimpleC parser. Why am I getting all of these "BEGIN failed--compilation aborted" error messages when I try to start Apache?
As stated in mod_perl documentation at http://perl.apache.org/docs/1.0/guide/troubleshooting.html#foo_____at__dev_null_line_0, there is no file associated with a handler from mod_perl's perspective, so $0 is set to
If a pre-compiled version of the SimpleC parser is not found by Inline, Inline tries (using the FindBin module) to figure out its "current working directory." FindBin croaks when $0 is set to
/dev/null, which causes Apache to abort the startup process.
You can get a compiled version of the parser in the right spot by simply invoking
perl -MXML::Comma -e ''
from a command line. Comma asks Inline to install its compiled files below
If you are worried about your pre-compiled parser being clobbered between apache restarts (for example because your tmp_directory is
/tmp), you can add a
BEGIN { $0 = "/path/to/handler" }
block to your handler script, which will prevent FindBin from croaking, and allow Inline's compilation step to proceed normally.
What's the difference between $foo->bar() and $foo->element('bar')->get()?
This is really a question about Comma's "shortcut" syntax, which defines a mapping between method calls and the elements of a given container.
There is a section on the shortcut syntax in the guide that goes into more detail, but here is a quick list of the seven possible ways a shortcut can can be resolved.
$x->foo ( [@args] ) # becomes:
$x->method('foo, @args) # if there is a method "foo"
$x->element('foo') # singular, nested
$x->elements('foo') # plural, nested
$x->element('foo')->get() # singular, non-nested, no @args
$x->element('foo')->set(@args) # singular, non-nested, with @args
$x->elements_group_get('foo') # plural, nested, no @args
$x->elements_group_set('foo', @args) # plural, nested, with @args
How do I tell how many instances of a given plural element exist?
Because the elements() method always tries to return a "list" of elements -- which means that it returns an array in list context and a reference to an array in scalar context -- you have to do a bit of extra work to determine how many instances of a plural element exist. The most concise (and the recommended) way to do this is:
my $how_many_foos = scalar ( @{$doc->elements('foo')} );
How do I check whether a given element exists, without auto-creating it?
Comma elements automatically get created when you ask for them. So the following code first makes a new Doc, then (behind the scenes) makes a new Element object for you:
XML::Comma::Doc->new ( type=>'Some_Def' )->element ( "foo" );
This automatic creation (auto-vivication, in Perl lingo) is almost always what you want. But there are cases where you need to check whether an Element already exists before you try to manipulate it. For example, you might have a nested element that has some required children -- and you probably only want to create that element when you're sure you're ready to populate it fully.
The idiom to do this turns out to be almost the same as the idiom to check how many instances of a plural element exist, given above:
if ( @{$doc->elements('foo')} ) {
$doc->foo()->child ( 'some value' );
What does the BAD_CONTENT error that talks about '& found that isn't part of an entity reference' mean?
You have a problem that boils down to something along these lines:
$doc->element('some_element')->set ( "foo & bar" );
Element content must be legal XML -- so no <, >, or & characters are allowed. These special characters must be "escaped" by replacing them with their entity codes (respectively <, >, or &). The
Comma::Util::XML_basic_escape() and
Comma::Util::XML_basic_unescape() methods are available, as are shortcut flags for the element
set() and
get() methods:
$doc->element('some_element()->set ( "foo & bar", escape=>1 );
$doc->element('some_element')->get ( unescape=>1 );
$doc->some_element ( "foo & bar", escape=>1 );
Note that there is no way to pass the
unescape flag in the shortcut-get syntax (so there are three examples above, rather than four). It is fair to construe this as a problem with the API.
What's wrong with 'while($iterator++){}' ?
There is a bug in Perl (both versions 5.6.1 and 5.8.0) that leads to a memory leak in Comma code like this:
my $iterator = $index->iterator();
while ( $iterator++ ) {
if ( $iterator++ ) {
If you use the 'while($iterator++){}' or 'if($iterator++){}', then your Iterators objects won't ever get garbage-collected. This is very often not a problem; any stand-alone script will be fine, the Iterators will get properly DESTROYed when the script exits. But code like the above running inside, for example, a web application, can be a problem.
This works fine:
my $iterator = $index->iterator();
while ( ++$iterator ) {
The pre-increment may seem a little counter-intuitive, but the Iterator class is written to Do The Right Thing for this very common case. And the pre-increment doesn't trigger the memory leak. And this is fine, too:
my $iterator = $index->iterator();
while ( $iterator ) {
What does an error that ends 'sh: /tmp/log.comma: Permission denied' mean?
Comma writes a line about all un-caught errors to a log file. The location of the log file is controlled by a setting in Comma.pm -- the default is
/tmp/log.comma/. This file probably needs to be writable by any processes that use the Comma framework. In most installations, the file is made world-writable (which should tell you that the Comma log system isn't intended to be used as part of any security auditing or similar framework -- you should write additional code to handle any secure reporting that an application might need.)
Is XML::Comma fast?
Sure. We don't know of any faster way to develop (or to add new features to) large-scale applications that manipulate collections of hundreds of thousands of pieces of messy-but-structured information. We use it every day, and so do many, many people who access the web sites we build.
Oh, wait: you meant, "does it run fast?" Well, that's in the eye of the beholder. Comma's bottleneck is the parsing and object-ifying of XML files. The power and flexibility that the API gives you comes at some cost -- a hand-coded, special-purpose implementation could well be faster for any single usage.
However, we've worked hard to make Comma fast enough to be really, really, useful. For example, Comma's "Inline" parser is about twice as fast as the general-use XML parsers against which we've benchmarked it (because Comma documents aren't allowed to make use of all parts of the XML specification). An experienced designer of large-scale internet systems will easily be able to structure and tune a Comma-based system to serve hundreds of thousands of dynamic pages a day on mid-range x86 boxes.


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Eric Stoll
In a sport where individual recognition is hard to come by, Eric Stoll left a major mark on the Washington College rowing program.
A graduate of South Kent School in Connecticut, Eric originally enrolled at Cornell College in Iowa, but transferred to Washington College after his freshman year so he could row with friends from South Kent.
Eric's arrival at Washington College coincided with the rowing team's elevation from club to varsity status. He spent three years rowing with the team, serving as a team captain as a senior. Eric was also named the team's Most Valuable Rower as a senior and helped lead the Shoremen into their first two appearances at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta. His rowing prowess resulted in him being used at every spot in the boat other than coxswain.
Eric graduated from Washington College in 1974, but returned to the school two years later as the head men's rowing coach in the fall of 1976. In the past, the team had often been coached by dedicated individuals who had limited knowledge of the sport. Eric brought a level of expertise to the program that raised it to another level. He spent five seasons as the Shoremen's head coach before moving on to become the head rowing coach at Villanova.
To this day, Eric Stoll remains an important figure in the rowing community. Following his time at Villanova, he served as the National Program Director and Associate Executive Director for the United States Rowing Association for six years. He spent 11 years as the Executive Director of the Indianapolis Rowing Center.
In 2006, Eric and his wife, Deborah, were presented with US Rowing's Clayton W. Chapman Award, "presented annually to an individual who best emulates Mr. Chapman's 30-year stewardship of the Eastern Sprints and IRA Championship regattas and who consistently serves in a behind-the-scenes, administrative role that has previously gone unrecognized."
Washington College considers it an honor and privilege to induct Eric E. Stoll into its Athletic Hall of Fame on this fourth day of October, 2008.
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Skyline Releases Women's Basketball Report #15
- Blakney named Player of the Week, Zubizarreta Rookie of the Week, Miller named to Honor Roll -
Clifton Park, N.Y. - The Skyline Conference released the fifteenth Women's Basketball report for the 2009-10 season on Monday, March 1st, including Player of the Week, Rookie of the Week, Honor Roll and Conference statistics.
Senior guard Kimberly Blakney (Brooklyn, N.Y./Benjamin Banneker) was named Skyline Conference Player of the Week. Blakney was named the Most Valuable Player of the Skyline Conference women's basketball tournament after leading the Rams to their Skyline title. Blakney averaged 21.5 points, 7.0 steals and 6.5 rebounds in the two tournament games. She opened the tournament with 27 points and 11 steals against Purchase and then had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in the championship game.
Freshman guard Jeanette Zubizarreta (Bay Shore, N.Y./Calhoun) was named Skyline Conference Rookie of the Week. Zubizarreta averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in two games off the bench in the Skyline Conference tournament. Zubizarreta turned in a strong performance in the semifinals against Purchase when she scored 14 points in just 16 minutes. She connected on four 3-pointers while adding two rebounds, an assist and a steal.
Senior guard Kamaya Miller (Brooklyn, N.Y./Midwood) was named to the Skyline Conference Player of the Week Honor Roll. Miller averaged 14.5 points in two games in helping the Rams to their first conference title.
To view the full report, click HERE.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Golf in Riyadh??? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Golf in Riyadh??? Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Saudi Arabia View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message el_gringo_que_viajaJoined: 02 Jun 2004Posts: 17Location: Heading East Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:08 pm Post subject: Golf in Riyadh??? Does anyone know if there any golf courses open to the public in Riyadh? I have read that there is one at the Intercontinental Hotel, but hotel courses are usually only for the guests. I also know that there are a bunch of private ones for oil company employees, but I am sure that EFL teachers can't play on those.... so, are there any other golf courses, or do I have to leave my clubs at home? Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 13859Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:30 pm Post subject: Tee for two Dear el_gringo_que_viaja, Well, the only one I'm familiar with (but I'm not a golfer) is in the Arizona compound: http://www.agr.com.sa/ which bills itself as "The Only Residential Western Expatriate Golf Resort in Riyadh." I suppose if you weren't living on the compound (and, as a teacher, you won't be), you might get to know someone who does); contacts (wasta) are so important. But a web search turned this up: "Riyadh is well endowed with Golf Courses. Three grass courses are located at: the Intercon, tel 404 2222, The Arizona Golf Resort - part of an expat compound! Tel Marty Cowal on 248 4444 ext 454, fax 248 5486 and e-mail [email protected] and Dirab Golf Course- contact their pro, Jim Christie on 498 0018. Green fees are around 135SR" That's from: http://www.hasher.net/Riyadh/Riyadh.htm (Love the "title" of the page): RIYADH The Dead Center of Saudi Arabia Regards, John P.S. Got to admit - I like your style. Not only heading over there now, given the current circumstances, but your apparent only concern is whether you can get in a fair 18. Good show! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Saudi Arabia All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Michelle's back, and today she's giving away a signed print copy of the first book in her Knight series, One Knight Only, the prequel to her new release Only for a Knight!
Thanks for stopping by, Michelle! Can we talk about your new book, Only for a Knight? Who are Derron and Elyne?
Derron is a knight who is also the Protector of the Realm and future Guardian of the Sword of Light. He likes to hang out in the human realm at jousting tournaments because he's bored by the Otherworld.
Elyne is a princess and future ruler of the Otherworld. She's desperately in love with Derron but too stubborn to admit it. When her world starts to fall apart, it brings the two of them closer together.
Would you mind telling us a little about Derron and Elyne's world?
Not at all! Their home is the Otherworld, the Faery realm that exists behind a veil and is hidden from humans. It's separated into two courts – the Light, or Seelie, and the Dark, or Unseelie. The Unseelie realm is where the thieves, robbers, murders are banished from the Seelie. They are condemned to live in exile there ruled by the Dark King who is content with his realm. Until the Dark Elf, Lord Kieran, decides he can do better.
The first novel in the series, One Knight Only, takes place in Scotland, but this sequel takes place in the faery Otherworld—how was it to move your characters from the historical setting to a fantasy setting? Did it change the way you approached this story?
For me, it was a lot more fun to move into the fantasy setting. I'm a fantasy lover at heart, so writing about the Fae, Elves and dragons was awesome. It took me a while to really get going on the story because I had some world building to do. I needed to figure out exactly what the Otherworld was and how it was mapped out. So even though I started writing, and even though I knew what the conflict was up front, I still had to go back and figure out why the Elves and Fae hated each other. It was great fun.
What kind of research did you do when you were creating the Otherworld?
I already knew a lot about Celtic mythology and how the "Otherworld" was. I drew on that as I wrote the story. I also wanted to incorporate the four Fae treasures, though, so I did a lot of research on what those were and then sort of made it for what I needed and wanted for the story. Two of the treasures – the Sword of Light and the Stone of Destiny – are the most famous. For the other two – the Club of Dagda and the Spear of Lugh – I used what I found in text to make it more than it actually was. One of the treasures was a cauldron, which does make an appearance in the story as well.
What's your favorite place in the Otherworld?
The home of the Elves, high in the trees. 🙂
You chose to split the Otherworld community into two factions, Fae and Elves—can you tell us about that decision, and how it plays into the story?
You know I'm a Pantser (grin), so when I sent Elyne to get help from the Elves and the king wasn't so willing to give it I had to think about why. I started asking myself some "what if" questions about the Elves and the Fae to answer the why question. Why are they divided? Why do they dislike each other so much? The more I wrote, the more I realized there was some bad blood between the two races and the root of is was Queen Maeve's fault.
How about a blurb?
After saving her love, Princess Elyne returns to the Otherworld by order of her mother. But it's not the homecoming she expects. Furious Elyne has meddled with humans the queen imprisons her and strips away her magic. The only way Elyne can get it back is to perform one selfless act.
When Queen Maeve sends Derron to find the Guardian of the Sword of Light, he can't leave without releasing Elyne. After all, she altered time to save his life. But freeing the princess comes with a steep price—he must take her with him on this dangerous quest. And the two must deal with feelings of past hurt and the love growing between them.
Their search becomes more than a pursuit for the missing Guardian as Lord Kieran rises to dominate the Unseelie court. He will stop at nothing to gain control of both the Otherworld and the human realm. Even with the help of Elves, dragons and their human friends, the odds are stacked against Derron and Elyne.
Was there a moment when you were writing One Knight Only where you knew you were going to write Derron and Elyne's story?
Actually, yes. When I realized they had unfinished business with each other. It was closer to the end of the book when Elyne realized Derron might have died and she truly loved him. That was the moment where I knew I couldn't allow their betrothal to remain broken. I had to get these two together!
Was there any point in Only For A Knight where one of the characters surprised you?
Maeve did. She's always so hard on her daughter than toward the end, during the big battle scene, I had no idea what she intended to do until I wrote it. 🙂 That's what I love about writing!
What's your favorite thing about writing Fae characters?
They're just fun. Plus, I've always had a fascination with Celtic myths and legends. This book finally gave me the opportunity to write that story!
My first encounter with faeries was probably Tinkerbell in Peter Pan. I remember, as a very small child, daydreaming about how cool it would be to fly anywhere. What's the first faery you remember encountering?
Tinkerbell for sure. Who hasn't seen Peter Pan as a kid? I've always loved them, though. I have a few I've purchased in various places – Scarborough Faire and Medieval Times. Plus I love fantasy art that features fairies. There are some wonderful artists out there.
What's your favorite book or movie featuring the Fae?
Great question! I'd have to say book and by far Karen Marie Moning's FEVER series. It's so dark and delightful! I love those books.
Will there be a third book in this series?
Yes! I'm currently working on the third, A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER which will feature Queen Maeve and her love interest. 🙂
What are you working on right now?
Too many things! I have all those voices in my head. I'm currently working on the third Knights book, a new erotic novella featuring hunky Atlantis guys and an urban fantasy with angels and demons. Plus, in the New Year, I will be re-releasing my contemporary novellas with brand new covers and new titles.
Thanks for having me here! I enjoyed it!
Where to purchase Only for a Knight:
Ellora's Cave: http://www.ellorascave.com/only-for-a-knight.html
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/98bsl35
Barnes & Noble: http://tinyurl.com/9newtes
Where to find me online:
Website and blog home: http://www.michellemiles.net
Email: email@example.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MichelleMiles
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MichelleMilesRomanceAuthor
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/MichelleMiles
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/mlmiles21
Want to be entered in the drawing for One Knight Only? Leave a comment for Michelle below!
Michelle Miles found her love of writing buried in the fantasy books of Patricia A. McKillip and the beautiful romances of Victoria Holt. It wasn't until her high school years she decided to take up the pen and try her hand at writing. She created faraway lands, space adventures, and even princesses who just wanted to be saved. Never learning to plot, she always believed that jumping in feet first was the way to go and has since become a self-proclaimed Pantser, writing sexy contemporaries and sizzling paranormal and sweeping fantasy.
A Native Texan, she loves hockey, football, baseball, drinking coffee, cross-stitching, and shopping for shoes and Coach handbags. You can read her daily antics at her blog, Ye Olde Inkwell. Michelle is also a regular contributor to Pop Culture Divas and Plotting Princesses.


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From: Mark M. Borba
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:32 AM
To: 'Thomas W. Birmingham, Esq.';'zzCardoza, Dennis'; Jim Costa'
Cc: 'Sarah Woolf'; 'Jean Sagouspe (E-mail)'; 'John Harris'; 'david e wood; 'don devine'; 'DonP'; 'j flores'; 'John Diener'; 'Stuart Woolf'; 'Jason Peltier'
Subject: THANK YOU! WWD allocation announcement impacts
Jim, Dennis & Tom:
Thought I'd share my rough calculation of the impact of the (30% + 8-10%) = 38-40% allocation announcement now anticipated (thanks to all of your tireless efforts) from the Bureau on March 15th:
It was a $140,000,000 phone call!.....adding an average of $312/ac to the "margins" of every grower's budget in the District:
- (Increase by 35%) = 420,000 AF X $300/af (ie. $465-vs-$165; Supplemental -vs- O&M)
- (Total 40%) = 480,000 AF X $30/af (ie. Est.reduced O&M/af)
- $140,000,000 over 450,000 acres = $311/acre
- Plant more acres (Cotton?)
- Substitute for Supplemental water (no acreage change; lower input costs; shift to capital spending?)
- Substitute for Well Water (no acreage change; lower input costs; add margin to financing package?)
- "blend" all water costs; farm more acres (NOTE: +35% = 0.8925 AF/acre)
Thanks to Cong. Costa and Cardoza for not only pushing for this accelerated announcement in the increased water supply, but for insisting that the allocations (both the 30% and the addn'l 8-10%) be delivered at "Contract Rates".
This is HUGE...combined = $140,000,000!


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Swimming Pool Blog
Hot & Cool Pool Products for 2013
by Sean Kerndt, April 26, 2013
New Swimming Pool Products for 2013
Here at Poolcenter we are constantly adding the latest and greatest in pool products and equipment. This year is no different as we have a fantastic lineup of new products from your most trusted brands. Be sure to keep an eye out for these hot new products coming live on our website, soon!
The AiriSpa is an affordable hot tub that you can take wherever you please. This is a two person hot tub that is built using the unique Airframe Technology, which is a new kind of vinyl making the AiriSpa incredibly soft, yet durable. It features special hydro-seating chairs which are much more comfortable than standard hot tub seating, since you fill the seats up with water instead of sitting on hard plastic.
This portable hot tub comes with everything you need right out of the box. Setting up the spa is simple, just fill the hot tub with air, add water, and begin the heating process. The AiriSpa features an energy efficient motor with a digital thermometer that can be set up to 104 degrees. It has a built in, self-contained pump/filter system and 1000 watt heater that work with the 127 micro-air jets to give you an enjoyable and relaxing spa experience.
Pool Water Bonding Kit
Our new Pool Water Bonding Kit will help your swimming pool meet specifications required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) to prevent stray electrical currents from shocking people in your swimming pool. This easy to install kit will help meet regulations requiring an electrical bond of at least nine square inches be installed in contact with the pool water (Installs inside of the skimmer).
The best feature of the Pool Water Bonding Kit is that it is so inexpensive. Comes with a 10.5 square inch bonding plate that siphons any stray electricity away from the pool. You can rest assured your swimming pool is safe and up to code while you're having fun with your family and friends this summer.
Flippin Frog Floating Mineral & Chlorine Cartridge System
Flippin Frog is a brand new complete mineral and chlorine swimming pool care system for soft-sided pools up to 5,000 gallons. It uses minerals and low levels of chlorine to effectively kill bacteria in your swimming pool. The Flippin Frog unit dispenses chlorine for between two and four weeks and then flips over once it's out of chlorine, so you know when to refill. While flipped over it dispenses bacteria fighting minerals that last up to six months in your pool.
This unique chlorinator is wonderful because it uses 50% less chlorine than a standard chlorinator which helps prevent strong odors and bleached bathing suits. Flippin Frog is a neutral pH chlorine dispenser and requires less dosing and monitoring than many competing chlorinators. Help keep your swimming pool water beautiful and soft this summer with a Flippin Frog Chlorine and Mineral System. Be sure to grab some Frog Test Strips and some Flippin Frog Replacement Chlorine Cartridges to complete your pool maintenance package.
Intermatic Multiwave Control System
The Intermatic Multiwave Control System is a fantastic way to control your pool and spa equipment. Using this system to automate your swimming pool equipment will help save energy while reducing your utility costs. It's a simple to use and highly customizable control system that comes with five available circuits. It can easily handle a single-speed, two-speed, or variable speed pump and comes with a fireman's switch connector for use with your heater or heat pump.
This unit features 24 hour timing with three on/off events per circuit. All of these great features are easily controlled by the remote control system. This handheld remote gives you all the information you need to adjust your pool equipment. The water-resistant display shows the time of day, equipment status, and water/air temperatures. It also lets you program and display your equipment schedules, adjust pool and spa temperatures, and choose between variable pump speeds. Organize and automate your pool equipment with an Intermatic Multiwave Control System this year.
Digital Seasonality Timer
The Intermatic Digital Pool and Spa Seasonality Timer is unique because it automatically adjusts the filter run time depending on the season. It will run the filter pump for longer during the summer while running it shorter during the colder months. This enables you to conserve your energy usage and save money on utility bills.
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Marion County Relay for Life had an atmosphere of hope Saturday at USD 408 Sports and Aquatic Center. Thirty-seven cancer survivors, all in purple, kicked off the relay with a victory lap.
Two survivors shared more than cancer. Anita Hooper and Jan Peter from Marion are sisters.
Hooper is a seven-year survivor of thyroid cancer. Peter has been in remission from lymphoma for two months.
"It's a worthwhile cause," Peter said. "It's encouraging to see all the survivors."
This is the first year Peter has participated in Relay for Life. Neither she nor Hooper were on a team, both came for the support.
"The American Cancer Society was so supportive," Peter said. "I couldn't believe all the information I received from them. Once a week they have a survivor call me just to talk. It really boosted my morale."
Peter said she struggled when she was first diagnosed.
"It's encouraging to know you can interact with people who have survived and to use this opportunity to network," she said.
Hooper said the ACS did so much for her, that she takes every opportunity to give back. She has been participating in Relay for Life since 2005.
"It's such a good cause," she said. "All the money goes into cancer research. Now that cancer is again hitting close to home, I want to do what I can."
Survivors could network over a free barbecue dinner. Coordinator Melissa Easterberg said 11 teams raised over $23,000 leading up to the relay.
White paper luminaries with names, love notes, and memories of those who did not survive cancer, lined the track.
Teams set up booths and handed out information, sold bracelets and other items, and played games. Last year teams raised $26,200.
Tootsie Snelling of the Burns Pacers was selling rubber bracelets with sayings of hope inscribed on them.
"The different colors represent different types of cancer," she said, "black means lung cancer, pink, breast, and orange for lymphoma."
Snelling has been participating in Relay for Life for five years.
"I had two sisters who fought cancer," she said. "I do this in honor of them."


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One big reason the 2012 presidential election is so close is that the electorate has changed a lot since Barack Obama won a comfortably victory over John McCain in 2008.
The good folks at the Pew Research Center have compiled a slide show identifying some of the key changes in America over the past four years. They include changes among key voting blocs, shifting attitudes on issues and radical changes in the way we receive political news and information.
Among the major shifts: greater suspicion of government, stronger GOP support among white men and non-Hispanic Catholics and a heavy reliance on social media to receive campaign updates.
Check out this Prezi presentation for the full report:


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Iran: Timing 'sensitive' for US-led Gulf exercises
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's foreign ministry says the country will closely monitor U.S.-led naval exercises planned for next week in the Persian Gulf.
Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told reporters on Tuesday that the military maneuvers are a "very sensitive phenomenon" amid rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear program.
The U.S.-led exercises are to include minesweeping operations seen as a direct response to Iranian warnings earlier this year that it could close the strategic oil shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for tighter Western sanctions. Tehran later withdrew the threat, but the region still faces risks of possible Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear sites.
The U.S. and its allies suspect Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapon, a charge Iran denies.
Iran usually conducts its own war games in the fall.