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Vick Verses Foles....
Posted August 15, 2013
It's not that I found Mike to be very special in this game, but frankly he's outplayed all the competition. Foles still moves the football, but he's the one who's been plagued with some terrible turnovers and bad decisions and not Mike Vick. Mike Vick's interception was the type of turnover a coach could live with. Nick's turnover simply wasn't. If this is a competition for this job, then at this point I can see no other way for Kelly to go than to Mike Vick. The bottom line is Foles had a big opportunity to take this job over tonight, and he threw away his opportunity, but I will give him credit for once again bouncing back after making a critical mistake. Unfortunately for him Mike isn't making nearly as many mistakes. Still Mike makes me cringe every time I see him running with the ball and refusing to slide. He isn't going to last a full season doing that.
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Seems like it's Vick's job to lose until he inevitably gets injured at some point during the season.
Maybe that's the case. I'm not sure though. I think this offense surprisingly reduces the amount of hits he takes with a lot of quick passes. He still doesn't know how to slide though and that's frustrating to watch. Guys are still getting some chances to tee off on him. When he made that run near the end zone I was a little concerned that he might not get up. He has to "do a better job" of protecting his body when he runs.
That is absolutely the case. One full season in 10 years of football...the man will get hurt at some point this year...just part of why I'd still prefer them moving on. I don't guarantee much but I stated it earlier and I'm pretty sure we will see one or the other or both. Vick getting sloppy with his play and/or him getting hurt...it's bound to happen.
I do agree with what you have stated though. Vick has looked incredible (been there, done that) and Foles has made too many mistakes. Two bobbles on snaps last night that seemed to be all his fault and then a forced attempt to try and hurry the ball out of the back of the endzone...that just can't be done. Vick won the competition in my opinion but I'll be stunned if he is still the man standing by week 17...and even then I'm not going to be doing cartwheels if he is unless this offense continues to improve with him under center. The cracks started showing in the foundation towards the end of 2010 and the Eagles still gave him a 100 million dollar contract...don't want to see anything close to that happen again.
I can't see a guy receiving three 100 million dollar contracts LOL. Looks like somebody brought back trollbound.
I want what's best for the team. I don't mean to sound like a downer by any means. An attempted playoff run won't do much good if you fall short or barely get in only to get your backsides handed to you by the likes of a Green Bay or whomever the high seed is; thereby ruining your draft pick. However, you don't want to just give up on the season.
God I'm torn. I'd love to see Chip crank out some real magic, but at the same time I just don't see a franchise QB on this roster. I'm not about to fall for that 2010 Michael Vick mirage twice.
Mike under center makes no sense if they don't believe
they are ready to compete now. 7-9 isn't competing, and this
defense better get much better if they are planning to make
a run.
7-9 also also puts guys a franchise QB in the draft out of the question too. Guys like Bridgewater and Boyd will be top 4 easily.
That all depend on the years that they have. You just never know but you are probably right. I saw an article that had Mariota a possibly to be drafted by the Eagles if he declares early. Seems that QB could be extremely deep in 2014. A QB that fits what Kelly wants to do could be around when they draft even if they have a .500 year especially with how top heavy the draft looks with some highly talented players. Stating that, I wish the Eagles would have simply walked away from Vick at the start of the Kelly era.
Mariota was another possibility I've considered. You gotta admit it makes a lot of sense. Chip probably knows him better than anyone having coached him already. Plus I've already heard Mariota being called a Kaepernick clone. Hell who wouldn't want want a clone of that guy?
Foles will be fine off the bench. He will be better respected accepting a backup role. Its over.
Better respected ACCEPTING a backup role? Sure, that is what most NFL players respect...someone willing to accept a backup role. LOL.
Really? Do you think rookie and 1st year QBs talk in NE and Balto that they are taking those QB jobs? For that matter they dont even do it in places like KC.
If you haven't paid attention...the last few months there was a QB competition that the coach deemed necessary...not Nick Foles. Again, you looking at things in your own strange way.
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First Kelly hasn't deemed this competition to be over. Second Vick shouldn't feel complacent by any means. I think in two games Kelly's offense has proven it can move the football regardless of who's behind center so if Mick starts reverting back to the guy that frustrates us to no end, I don't think Kelly is hitched to him to the point that he will take a long time to bench him. No one truly believes Mike will last the season. One way or another people think he will find time on the bench. I hope that isn't true. Mike's success likely means Eagles success, and that's all that really matters now.
If Vick falters I'd much rather see it before they give him another extension...in my opinion he always get's complacent (Ike Reese feels that is what happened the last two years). He did in Atlanta and threw just about EVERYTHING away and he already did once in Philly...I'm having a hard time believing the light finally went on at 33 (not thrilled with his admission that he just fell back in love with football again). If he is starting to make mistakes (or getting banged up) by the end of this year I sure hope The Eagles don't make their own mistake...AGAIN! I know that is a long ways away but this was my worst fear going into this year...a couple preseason games where he has looked very good doesn't do much to quell that.
One thing the Eagles could do if they aren't sure if Foles or Barkley are ready would be to franchise him, although I think his contract is really a three year deal.
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I heard one of the hosts on WIP mention it a couple days ago...here's the link from the Philadelphia Daily News. It's nice to know that he loves football again but a little bothersome that he stopped loving it in the first place.
I don't want to make excuses for the guy, but lets be honest here. I don't think anyone was in love with what's been happening around here lately. Philly football was tragic. The players were completely uninspired, and the coach was a lame duck. A guy dies in training camp, and the Dream Team became a nightmare. If I were him I think I would lose my passion too.
Part of that was due to a quarterback leading the team that was sloppy with the ball and refused to learn how to slide and take care of himself. You know me...I don't heap too much praise on one guy nor do I point the finger too often but Michael Vick WAS part of the problem that was happening the last couple years. Reid did him no favors but in 2011 (when he did the nosedive) I refuse to let go of the fact that Vick had a very good offensive line, one of the best backs in the league, a good receiving corps to start the season and still looked like crap. A 3rd round rookie with less than stellar physical skills was just as effective as he was last year...I just can't let that go. We'll see what happens.
Mike had plenty to do with the issues of the team there is no doubt about it. Ian doubtful he is going to make the necessary changes and sustain them, but I'm going to hope that he does. It's all we can do for now.
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Its Funny to me. We know Vick is a turn over machine but he has successfully fooled the world this preseason. 1st game Vick threw a pass that was deflected which I honestly look at as anything worse than we have had from Foles.
Foles interception was meant for the stands his largest mistake is that he under threw it. Lets not make a big deal on it considering he doesn't even have a season of starting under his belt.. My point here is simple. BE PREPARED TO BE DISSAPOINTED BY VICK!!!
if any one of you think he is going to turn into a good quarterback than you are only fooling yourself! I loved vick for 12 games in 2010 but in 12 games into the 2013 season, people will figure him out. He will get flustered. He will have passes defected, interceptions and fumbles.
Although I will not pretend to be a crusader for the Mike Vick cause, because quite frankly my natural instinct is that he will be a let down in some way; however, I do believe that some of the blame for Vick being figured out lies on the head coach. Andy did nothing to fix the problem, and he rarely ever made adjustments in game and alike. He was like a robot, constantly doing the same thing, expecting something to change, and when it didn't stating he has to do a better job. A coach is responsible for identifying the weaknesses of his players, shielding them from them while maximizing his strong points. Andy never was good at that.
what didn't Andy do? Should be your question. He changed offensive coordinators for Vick. He changed the offensive line multiple times. He changed his scheme to short passes. He made more changes to accommodate Vicks shortness and his low throws than any other Coach ever has.
I will say this. Reid is to blame for not going Foles sooner
When did Andy change offensive coordinators for Vick? Marty was always the guy. Also Andy changed the blocking scheme by promoting Juan to defense and put in a guy who had no idea how to block for Vick, and put the responsibility on Vick to make the line adjustments. Blind leading the blind on that one. Tell me at what point did Reid devise a scheme that enabled more blocking to protect the corner blitz from Vick's left that dogged him most of his Eagles career?
Sorry, I was away this weekend and the freaking machine I was using to type was soo screwed up it messed me up. I meant: Offensive Coordinators.
Vick sucked at the end of 2010 and the blame was put squarely on Juan if you don't remember. Reid went out and picked up the best Offensive line coach in the game to try and fix that issue. It didn't work.
Reid was the issue. He never fixed any of the problems, rather he created more by weakening both his offensive line and his defense by moving Juan to the defense. Look that isn't to say Vick wasn't to blame for a lot of what happened. I'm looking at things this way. Mike Vick won the job fair and square. Foles had his chance and he blew it. The better quarterback won this competition. It's time to move forward.
Name a place other than Philly where Foles would be battling for a starting job?
I dont think so. I thought Flynn looked pretty tough. I didnt see alot of him but he reminded me of Kitna. Thats not a bad comparison.
No it isn't. Kitna was lunch pail QB and became a heck of a game manager later in his career.
I think if Foles was in Oakland he'd be in the mix for the job. I think if Reid was still the coach here the job should have been his.
My saying that Vick should be the Starter was never a knock on Foles, as I've said before, in some systems he's a better option than Vick. It's just in the case of Kelly's system (and despite Kelly trying to hide it, it was clear it was going to be), Vick is the better choice for it.
But yeah if Foles were in Oakland I think his moxie would earn him respect, the way Flynn's leadership is earning it for him.
I would agree with you to a certain extent but I think Flynn uses more of the field and has a more traditional delivery than Foles. Foles releases the ball to slow. He hasnt shown that he can be effective using the whole field and in games that count the opposition can shut him down in critical situations. The only QB on ou roster that can utilize the hole field is Vick and he sdoesnt exactly have alot of talent around him. Hopefully McCoy with the improved line will relieve pressure on Vick. If that happens and Chips offense is as good as advertised I think the Eagles will compete till the end.
I think we're going to compete until right around the end. I can see a 7-9 finish, and in this division if someone doesn't run away from the rest, that will be enough to keep us in the conversation until late November/December.
There is no doubt that Flynn was an interesting pick up in the offseason; However, are they running the West Coast offense?
I'm pretty sure they are not, and Flynn works best in that style of short passing offense. The WR's in Oakland use their legs to spread the field and that calls for a QB w/ a great deep ball.
Foles has a much better arm than Palmer or Flynn.
7-9 would be a nice way to end the season. If your WR's don't get injured I think you have a chance at 6-10 though. You lost one of your best play makers in the off season and Flynn isn't exactly behind the best O-Line.
That all said, I think if you keep Flynn and draft some guys around him to fit his needs this offseason, I think you could be contenders in 2014 / 2015.
That's largely where I am with it. I'm hoping for 6-10 more for the guys in the locker room who were there last year, so THEY have something solid to look to as a sign that what they're doing is working.
From the outside it's all kinds of working! But for the guys who play, and take the beatings, and have to answer the same boring, stupid questions after a loss; come December/January it would be nice for them to be able to say "We weren't here last year" and have that as fuel to climb higher next year.
As far as our offensive system you kind of hit it right on the head when you said WCO. The style we're using is the ORIGINAL WCO that's now called either Air Coryell, or as it was called under AL DAVIS the Vertical Attack. It's power running to set up deep passing on timed routes.
You've seen the V.A. before. It's the system Aikman/Smith/Irvin/Novacek ran in Dallas; that Phillips/Tomlinson/Jackson/Gates ran in San Diego, both run by Norv Turner who is bringing it to Cleveland. Our version is being implemented by Greg Olson, who's had some success with power running systems before.
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Oakland - matt Flynn is in his 4th season and you are saying he MIGHT be better than Foles right now.
Arizona - Oakland actually got rid of of Carson Palmer. lol
Jets - Mark Sanchez is beating out Geno Smith. Marc Sanchez!
Kansas city - It's a pretty known fact Reid inquired about Foles from Kelly. Kelly said no. Reid turned to his Second choice (alex smith).
Minnesota - Christian Ponder really better than Foles?
Jaguars - Blaine Gabbert or Chad Henne.. Actually, let's combine them and they still suck.
No Eagle fan in the country should be happy about vick winning the job. It means a few things. 1. Foles never receives a chance to find out how good he really is. 2. Foles trade value heavily drops. 3. Vick wins us enough games so we won't have a top QB coming out of 2014 draft. 4. We are still with years away from seeing what we have with Barkley. 5. We start the 1 quarterback that we know has too many flaws in his game to ever win a superbowl.
What made the competition interesting was simple. That it was as close as it was. Vick is the better QB right this moment, but with another 10 games behind Foles I simply can't imagine it.
Personally for me I want to see how Vick does next week when he is facing a fresh defense that has seen how the chip Kelly offense runs! Watch hi screw up guaranteed.
Right now Vick is still better than Foles and I'm all for winning as many games as possible. It makes September-January a lot more enjoyable when we're competing for a playoff spot. Foles will get his shot eventually. He's the type of quarterback where easing him into the starting role will make him better.
Ive been saying that since day one.
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If I were Vick I would ask for more money. Would serve management right.
If we see the postseason, he will. And you'd better believe he'll want guarantees.
The whole thing was for publicity. I mean some fans really wanted to sacrifice the season to get a look at Foles. Sacrifice for 1 player. a 3rd rounder yet. What a joke.
That's what I was saying when that "tank the season" talk was going around. Tanking a season to "see something"? I'm glad it's not happening.
I think Lurie knows with almost a certainty that a "looksie" will cost him in ticket sales and TV revenue. Tanking. Ive never heard of anything so proposterous.
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Two big contracts and two lackadaisical approaches to football shortly after and all some can think about is can Vick win more games than any other QB candidate with the Eagles this year? We have watched what Vick brings to football for three years and what it's been is an 8-10 game stretch in 2010 and a few highlight reel plays every so often since then (and WAY too many mistakes). I'm not about to start thinking after two preseason games that Vick has all of a sudden turned the corner for good this time when it comes to football. Let the two barkers who think they had some great premonition that Vick will be the starter have their day. Most of us had a feeling it would be Vick starting...we just wanted to see Foles...hell some of us just wanted to see anybody but the man who will be injured sometime this season and/or who will most likely show us that once defenses start coming up with ways to slow him down again he will revert back to his old ways. Les Bowen has an article in the Daily News that discusses how this Vick "rebirth" and things that are being said by him and others closely resemble what was being said back in 2010...can you say deja vu? Honestly, it shows how far Vick has fallen that he was even in a QB competition with a 3rd round second year player who doesn't seem to fully fit Kelly's system. Then again, most of us weren't surprised that there was a QB competition being that we watched some pretty bad quarterback play for the last two years plus...the only two on here that seemed surprised by that are the two barkers who are now patting themselves and each other on the back for "predicting" Vick would be the starter.
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Vick fans will keep bring up the injuries to the offensive line in 2012 and Reid's heavy pass calling while ignoring the fact that Foles went through the same and the rookie played at least on par with Vick (probably just a bit better honestly) last year. They also want to blame Reid for Vick's deficiencies while ignoring that it was Reid that made Vick's very good 8-10 game stretch in 2010 possible by having his coaching staff teach him how to become a better QB. Another thing ignored is that Vick had a very good offense line and one of the best running backs in the league in 2011 and still played like crap. Nothing but a bunch of excuses instead of just looking at where the sloppy play originates from...Mike Vick.
Who said "Tank the season"
I'll wait
It's my opinion that starting Vick is they best way to Tank the season. Not Foles
We discussed how starting Vick would at best give the Eagles a couple more wins and how it would serve the Eagles best to not worry about those wins, seeing how the young QBs look and if they couldn't get the job done to set themselves up with a better chance to draft one of the QBs next year in what looks like a deep class. I don't think anyone said anything about "tanking" besides Hollywood and flip who are obviously for starting Vick and winning as many games as Vick can halep the team win this year. If getting a franchise QB in the 2014 draft means a couple less wins this year I'm all for it. "Tanking" to me is the Eagles players and their coaches doing whatever they can to lose as many games as possible and no one on here suggested that...we just realize that Vick won't be the difference in a playoff berth. Some of us are just more worried about year 2 and 3 of Kelly's tenure and less in year 1 when they have a slim to no chance of doing anything of significance.
personally I think Vick could win them 2 more games in the beginning of the season that the Eagles might not win w/ Foles.. But Foles in my eyes definitely gives them better results as the season goes on..
But that's my opinion. I'm pretty high on Foles. I think he has been a smart QB. Even the Interception he threw in the last game. It was a smart play and a bad throw.
I think Foles will stop making the bad throws.
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We watched Vick for 3 seasons as an Eagle and many seasons as a Falcon.
I've seen enough to know 2010 was a mirage and i'm beyond past moving on. Like you said, We know what we have with Vick. Why Chip Kelly decided to make him the starter, god only knows.
For some reason people tend to have short memories in the NFL when it comes to Quarterbacks. People pretend like Vick hasn't run this type of offense before. Like this is the one way he can finally fit in.
Truth is, Vick has run VERY similar offenses in Atlanta. "2006: The Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Michael Vick copy the West Virginia read-option spread offense."
Read Option was the main plan of attack for the Atlanta offense in 2006. He ran for the most Yards in that system as a QB that year ( i believe before being injured ) His team also went like 5 and 11
Absolutely right, Zukny. The funny thing is that I started typing my post above before Kelly made his official announcement although I knew it was coming...not thrilled with it but I obviously saw it coming. In my opinion Kelly had no choice...he deemed it a competition and Vick has played better...for now. This competition may be over but the choice can't be critiqued fully until after the season is over...if Vick makes it through the season healthy and is looking incredible still in week 17 it will be hard to criticize...Vick's career (especially 2010) make me almost certain that isn't going to happen.
Match fixing, more specifically when a competitor deliberately loses without gambling being involved. Zuckny get used to it. Season #4 with Vick mirage and all.
How is seeing what the Eagles have in Foles deliberately losing? Another one of your reaches! Regardless, Vick won the competition whether some of us on here like it or not...Kelly's the coach and Vick is his man. No excuses though if Vick "tanks" the season with 15-20 turnovers this year, okay Hollywood? Let's not read how the NFL, his coaches and his players all want to see him hurt or out of the league. How about a little truth this year from you instead of conspiracies?
hollywood really just wants the eagles to lose. Hence his love for vick
you mean the one where Reids son is a distributor of steroids and was living in the Eagle training facility. Just carrying them around cause he likes them with his cereal and coffee?
No, at least that one has a little truth to it. Like the one I just stated. You whining that Reid, the league and offensive line were allowing Vick to take shots to get him hurt...Like you stating that Jeff Lurie is a racist when there is absolutely nothing linking him to that and his history shows that your claims aren't even close to fact...that Donovan McNabb threw the Super Bowl just so TO wouldn't win the MVP trophy. Your claims are lame and just make you look foolish but I know me telling you that won't stop you...it's just the what you do...you obviously can't stop yourself.
sadly, these are the type of people that call up 94.1 WIP and 97.5 and I get to listen to that type of intellect all the time.
For example: Everyone keeps saying "What a big mistake Foles made" w/ the interception.
However, no one points out that he made the right decision and simply under threw the ball. He has constantly made good decisions..
Another favorite:
Vick is a perfect fit in this offense. He finally get's to run the offense he was suited for LOL
Stupid people have me annoyed
People are always going to say that about Vick. There will alway be the group that will excuse all of his mistakes and blame them on everyone else regardless of what he does. Those same people will blame every mistake on Foles regardless if the mistake is his fault or not. With that being the case I think you are minimizing the series of mistakes by Foles. He's has three fumbles in about five series of football ( two on the same drive), he's had two turnovers in that same time, most importantly his poor attempt to trow the ball away cost the team points. I don't care how much you may want Foles to start, giving up points in the NFL is unacceptable, and as far as this competition went Foles wasn't the better guy. Mike Vick deserves to start.
You forgot to add...because Chip Kelly gave him the opportunity to compete. After the last two plus years of football Vick deserved a ticket out of town. Hey, when the regular season starts I'll do my best to watch what I type and say and allow him prove me wrong...I was skeptical for a while in 2010 but I came around...it's going to take a hell of a lot more than a couple preseason games to get me there this time.
Zukny, Hollywood isn't a true Eagle fan...he's a fan of his strange comments and a big fan of his predictions...Vick having success in Philadelphia being one of them.
Green you have to remember that we have seen Vick fail, but Kelly hasn't seen it. He's giving Vick a clean slate, and until Vick reverts back to the turnover machine he was, or gets injured, he (in Kelly's mind) deserves a chance. There's nothing wrong with him getting a chance if the intentions of the team is to win right now. Ironically I have serious doubts the team has any plans on drafting a future QB. I think they believe they can move the ball with the guys they have. Next seasons priority may not be quarterback.
He made the right read but the ball didnt get there. Guess what Zuckny thats called a bad pass.
You can't give points for effort, then dock Vick when he screws up. Mike does give his all out there. The fact is neither player deserves excuses. The bottom line is Vick won the job. Regardless if people like it, love it, or hate it that's the fact. It's time to move forward.
Although I didn think the competition was necessary in the end Foles will be a better player for it. He knows to get to that level he must perform even better. It will keep him motivated and I suspect when he gets an oppotunity next time he will be better than the last. He needs to chill out now and do what #2s do and thats completely hand teh reign s over to the #1. He shouldnt make any inferences except that he will be ready when called on but that Mikes the starter. End of discussion lets talk about some defense!
I could careless about what Foles does at this point, but as the backup to Mike Vick he would be wise to always be ready to get into the game, because Mike is almost certain to be injured at any point. All Foles needs to focus on is being ready when his number is called, because we all know Mike's difficulties with staying healthy.
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May 27, 2010
The United States Tactical Rifle Association (USTACRA) will be hosting SWAT Rodeo 2010 on August 12-13, 2010, consisting of two days of pure tactical shooting . There will be ten complex shooting stages, and every stage ends with a hostage rescue scenario. Competitors will compete in "full kit", i.e. full SWAT clothing and gear, and will utilize both primary (rifle/carbine/SBR) and secondary (pistol) weapon systems. There will even be a stage where the competitors have to shoot while wearing their gas mask.
The (complex) shooting stages will test the operators' ability to shoot fast and accurately, and will require a blend of indexing transitions and foot work, fully testing the operators ability to think, shoot and react in a "split second". Each stage will present different shooting zones, and the competitors will have to shoot through a âmind mazeâ of targets. "Hostages" will be placed throughout all the stages.Talk about mental gymnastics!
Let's compare Close Quarters Battle / Close Quarters Combat (CQB/CQC) to playing hockey, for a second. You can't play hockey at a high level until you first learn to ice skate really well. It's the same with high-level tactical shooting. You can't be a good tactical shooter/operator until youâre a good technical shooter. If you want to be the best tactical shooter you can be, you must first become the best technical shooter you can be. In a life and death tactical shooting situation, your life depends on your ability to think, react, and execute with surgical precision and timing. You can have all the tactics in the world, and still be the first to hit the ground if you don't hit your opponent before he hits you.
This is SWAT Rodeo's 4th year. Come see us at the rodeo!
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"Train hard, because your life depends on it."
Harry Fleming, SHD Consulting
"SWAT Rodeo is set up for serious people who desire serious training."
David Howlett, founder of USTACRA SWAT Rodeo
"Don't let your mind out shoot your body and don't let your body out shoot your mind. Be in the moment."
David Howlett founder of USTACRA SWAT Rodeo.
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Maputo — Mozambican Labour Minister Helena Taipo on Monday announced that a team has been dispatched to the southern town of Ponta do Ouro to inspect tourist resorts whose owners have been accused of breaking the country's Labour Law.
The inspection will cover 34 resorts in the region, reports Tuesday's issue of the daily newspaper "Noticias".
In Ponta do Ouro some foreign investors have been accused of abusing Mozambicans and sacking workers without just cause. The residents claim that this often ends up degenerating into poorly handled labour disputes due to the lack of regular labour inspections.
According to the district secretary of the Hotel Workers Union, Armando Xerinda, there are also complaints about the failure of employers to fulfil promises, a lack of overtime payments, late wage payments and massive layoffs.
Xerinda was speaking in Ponta Do Ouro on Monday during a meeting addressed by Helena Taipo.
The minister explained that previous routine inspections carried out by the Labour Inspectorate had failed to achieve the desired results.
"The failure of those inspections to enforce the country's laws meant that the same old problems were raised again during the recent visit of President Guebuza", lamented Taipo.
She added that her ministry must acknowledge that previous inspections were seriously flawed. Furthermore, a team of inspectors sent just last week to the region has been relieved of its duties and has had its report rejected.
The minister said that the new team will carry out inspections in the presence of the owners and not their representatives, to enable them to realise the scale of the problems.
"We can no longer allow foreigners to commit excesses or acts of racism against Mozambican nationals out of fear that we could be chasing away investment. Foreign investors also need us for the smooth running of their businesses", Taipo said. She added that "we must not let others take advantage of the prevailing disorganisation to further exploit our country's wealth".
Addressing a rally in Ponta do Ouro in May, as part of his "open and inclusive presidency", President Armando Guebuza warned, "investments in Mozambique are governed by the country's legislation.
Therefore, it is unacceptable to break those laws. All investors, irrespective of their origin and identity, are welcome provided they abide by Mozambican legislation and respect people as human beings".
According to the President, this is the only way "we are going to build the society of tolerance and harmony that we all want".


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Are you the person pictured in the memorial? Are you related to Everitt Reed? I'll be in that area in about a month and want to get pic to add to the other two memorials and to try to link all three to spouses, etc., as well as to the Chennault Museum in Monroe (Ouachita) LA.
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Hi Mike I was wondering if you might be able to get me a photo of My oldest Son's Father buried at Forest Cemetery in Toledo Ohio. Hi name is Robert Edward Camp and died April of 2001. if you can help me I would appreciate it. I can be reached by email at firstname.lastname@example.com Thank You for your time. Mary Morris
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The present invention includes a flexible, pressurizable keyboard made of resilient layers of plastic material, with molded keys which are deformable when pressed so as to send a signal to an electrical device. The keys are arranged with a flexible electrical circuit thereattached, which when depressed, establish a proper complete circuit.
1. A data entry panel arranged for entry and sending of electrical signals therefrom, comprised of:
a first layer of flexible material;
a second layer of flexible material with a fluid pressurizable cavity arranged between said first layer and said second layer of flexible material;
a flexible conductive circuit disposed between said first and second layers of flexible material, wherein flexure of at least one of said layers causes said circuit to generate a particular electrical signal, which signal is transmitted from said panel.
2. The data entry panel as recited in claim 1, wherein said first flexible layer is transparent to light.
3. The data entry panel as recited in claim 1, wherein a solar cell is arranged between said first and second layers of flexible material, and is in electrical communication with said conductive circuit, for providing electrical energy thereto.
4. The data entry panel as recited in claim 3, wherein said panel has a transmission lumen in communication therewith, to send electrical signals and pressurized fluid with respect thereto.
5. The data entry panel as recited in claim 4, wherein said conductive circuit is comprised of piezoelectric material.
6. The data entry panel as recited in claim 3, wherein flexure of said flexible material occurs at a distortable situs thereon.
This is a Continuation Application of our U.S. Patent application Ser. No. 08/098,851 filed 07/29/93, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,459,461.
(1) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of keyboards for computers, calculators, telephones And electronic devices where data entry is necessary.
(2) Prior Art
Miniaturization of electronic devices such as calculators, computers, telephones, amusement devices and like electronic equipment has advanced rapidly over the past few years. Data entry devices have become miniaturized as well. The term "chicklet keys" has been used to identify very small tabs utilized on some small devices for data entry into that device. While these keypads are somewhat flexible, the problem with that type of terminal is that the operator has a difficult time in hitting the proper key to efficiently do the job. The data entry operaton's hands/fingers are relatively large, and these keys lack the full stroke, size and tactile contact feedback of full sized keyboards that are preferred. Current laptop and palmtop devices suffer from the problem of short stroke and compacted, dense key layouts.
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide a data entry panel which will accomodate the needs of the electronic device, will accomodate the physical reality of the data entry operator, and permit the data entry equipment to be functionally full sized and functionally similar feel to conventional keyboards familiar to most keyboard operators, yet be miniaturizable to accommodate the need for reduced components.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a data entry panel which will provide the operator with a proper tactile response to pressure on the appropriate keys on that data entry panel and thus provide the same benefits preferred in "hard" keyboards.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a relatively thin, low mass, data entry panel which can be distorted from its functional shape to permit storage in a small compartment/manner in the data processing unit, yet be deployable at will, inexpensive and reliable.
The present invention comprises a data entry panel or keyboard which is full size to permit normal data entry of present day configuration while permitting the keyboard to also be reduced in size when not in use.
The keyboard comprises a plurality of layers of flexible material, typically joined at least at their periphery, to provide an inflatable pad, of standard keyboard quality and size and with standard keyboard function features. The pad/keyboard may be inflated for use with a pressurized air or fluid, or may be filled with a compressible foam for certain uses, the pressure in the keyboard being regulatable to the user's taste, is waterproof, floatable, has few parts, and is safe for children.
The upper layer may be comprised of a molded keypad having formed keys, the molding/forming operation effecting the thickness of the layer to facilitate distortion of the keys when pressed. The upper layer may be clear material, and an array of solar cells may be disposed thereunder, so as to provide electrical energy to the system from the keyboard itself.
The bottom side of the upper layer around each formed key, has a conductive trace which is connected to a circuit portion which is in communication with a electrical device, computer or the like.
The bottom layer is comprised of flexible resilient sheet of plastic material having corresponding conductive traces in juxtaposition with the conductive traces defining the periphery of the keys on the bottom side of the upper layer of flexible material.
The corresponding conductive traces are connected to the circuit which is in communication with the electrical device, computer or the like. The circuit passes through the peripheral wall of the keyboard, and may have an inflation lumen arranged therewith, to provide means for directing pressurized fluid to the space between the upper and lower layers thereof. The upper and lower layers of material are molded, bonded or heat sealed at their common peripheries and at several spots between keys, to present shifting of one layer relative to the other layer, adversely effecting the electrical contacts between the conductive traces.
In an alternative embodiment, the conductive traces could be comprised of piezoelectric strips disposed across the inner surface of the upper layer of material, which piezoelectric material creates an electric signal when compressed which is the case when a particular key is depressed. The piezoelectric material is preferably polyvinylidene flouride, which when it is part of the circuit in conjunction with the keys, permits electrical signals to be established at and by the keys the selves, and is itself flexible. The piezoelectric material has the ability, when both the upper and lower electrical circuits are configured, to generate voltages in response to vibrations in a manner similar to a microphone, and also to generate acoustical sounds like a loudspeaker, when a voltage is applied across it. Thus the keyboard arrangement may serve the dual purpose of providing both data entry and audio reception and transmission.
The manufacture of the upper layer may be accomplished by vacuum molding a layer of plastic material over a keypad mold. The material will stretch and seduce its thickness in certain peripheral areas around each key, which permits that key, when depressed, to flex at that thinner periphery. The flexure of that material provides a tactile response to the keyboard operator. By virtue of the plastic material's ability to buckle in a predetermined manner, and thus to yield at or near a full keystroke, effectively duplicates the tactile charteristic of conventional keyboards. The pressure within the keyboard forces those keys to return to their erect state after they have been hit and depressed. As they are depressed, the conductive trace in or around the key periphery comes into contact with the proper corresponding conductive trace on the lower layer, thus completing the circuit to send a desired signal to the electrical device, computer, telephone, etc.
The objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent when viewed in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an inflatable keyboard arranged in communication with an electronic device;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of part of an inflatable keyboard;
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an inflatable keyboard assembly;
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a key on an inflatable keyboard assembly in its standby mode;
FIG. 4a is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a key on an inflatable keyboard assembly in its depressed "contact" mode;
FIG. 5a is an alternative embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of storage of an inflatable keyboard;
FIG. 7 is an end view of a further embodiment of storing an inflatable keyboard;
FIG. 8 is a side elevational view, partially in section, of a combination inflation conduit (signal conduit);
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a plug and inflation conduit (signal conduit) for an inflatable keyboard;
FIG. 9a is a cross-sectional view of a connector socket configuration on the inflatable keyboard;
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the lines X--X of FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a laminated keytop with a piezoelectric inner liner; and
FIG. 12 is a partial plan view of a laminated keytop keypad showing a strip of polyvinylidene flouride extending under a row of keytops.
Referring now to the drawings in detail, and particularly to FIG. 1, there is shown a data entry panel or inflatable keyboard 10. The keyboard 10 is comprised of an upper layer 12 and a lower layer 14 of flexible polymeric material such as Mylar material, vinyl, urethane, PE, polypropylene or rubber, as shown also in FIG. 3.
The upper and lower flexible layers 12 and 14 are joined as by welding, at a common periphery 15, to form an inflatable envelope which comprises the keyboard 10. The upper layer 12 has a plurality of appropriately located key pads 16 extending upwardly therefrom.
A plan view of the upper layer 14 is shown in FIG. 2, showing the key pads 16 having interconnected inflation channels 13 disposed therebetween.
The upper layer 12 has the keypads 16 formed so as to permit their flexure and compressibility relative to the lower layer 14. The keys 16 may be formed on a vacuum mold, not shown, which causes portions of that upper layer 12 comprising that key 16 to stretch more than other portions of the key 16, such as circumferential wall sections 18, as shown in FIG. 4. The circumferential wall sections 18 are therefore thinner, thus making that section more flexible permitting it to be depressed, as shown in FIG. 5 and 5a, yet retaining a relatively stiff and hard keytop 19 that enhances tactility and maintains stability of its electrical system.
Each key 16 may have an upper conductive trace 20 around at least a portion of the inner side of each flexible wall section 18, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Each upper conductive trace 20 is connected to and completes an electrical circuit 22 arranged on the bottomside of the upper layer 12 as shown in FIGS. 3, 11 and 12, and which is in electrical communication with a conduit 24 to a controlled electronic device 26 into which the keyboard 10 feeds as shown in FIG. 1.
The bottom or lower layer 14 has a lower conductive trace 28 in conductive juxtaposition with its respective upper conductive trace 20 for each key 16 on the keyboard 10. Each lower conductive trace 28 is connected to and is part of an electrical circuit 30 arranged on the topside of the lower layer 14, as shown in FIG. 4. The embodiments shown in FIGS. 4b and 5a show a conductive trace 23 on an annular rim 29 of a key 16 on the upper layer 12 of flexible material. That rim 29 is that portion of the upper layer 14 of the key 16 which actually does the most bending or flexing, going from an "L" shape in cross-section, to a "U" shape as may be seen in the figures.
A thin layer of insulative material 32, may be disposed between the upper and lower layers 12 and 14, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The insulative material 32 may be arranged so as to have gaps thereacross, defining the inflation channels 13 between adjacent keys 16, as shown in FIG. 2, while allowing bonding between the upper and lower layers 12 and 14, while preventing short circuits therebetween.
The electrical circuits 22 and 310 feed through a plug 25 and the conduit 24 and into the device 26, which itself may be a computer system, monitor, telephone switchboard, radio, cellular telephone or the like. The slug 25 and conduit 24 shown more explicitly in FIGS. 8 and 9, may also include an inflation lumen 36 in addition to a pair of electrical conduits 38 and 40 adapted to mate with the electrical circuits 22 and 30 of the keyboard 10. Each conduit 38 and 40 may also comprise contacts on plugs 25, as shown in FIG. 10, which may mate with a receiving socket 41, shown in FIG. 9a, in the keyboard 10, while sealing like a plug or a stopper. The socket 41 has the upper circuit 22 and the lower circuit 30, as shown in FIG. 9a which mates with the plug 25 to provide proper fluid pressure and electrical communication between the conduit 24 and the keyboard 10.
The embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 utilizes a strip, patch or annular arrangement of piezoelectric material 60 in each key 16 on the inner side of the upper layer 12 of flexible material. The piezoelectric material 60, made from polyvinylidene flouride or the like, when arranged in secure contact with the flexible material of the upper layer 12, itself flexes, thereby generating an electrical signal from that particular key 16 which has been depressed, thus sending the signal through the conductive traces, to the monitor or equipment being controlled by the keyboard. The polyvinylidene flouride can also be used as a loudspeaker or a microphone, as previously discussed.
An electrical air pump 44 may be in fluid communication with the inflation lumen 36 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 to provide ongoing fluid/air pressure, as needed to maintain a constant pressure within the keyboard 10 itself, or the pump 44 may be powered by solar cells 62 disposed beneath the upper layer 12 of flexible material as shown in FIG. 3, when such upper material is transparent. The solar cells 62 would be connected through proper circuitry, not shown, similar to the traces aforementioned, and may be attached via the connector 25 to the electrical device 26. A valve 46, such as a duckbill type valve, may be disposed within the receiving socket or in the distal end of the plug 25 as shown in FIG. 8, to keep air from escaping the keyboard 10 until it is desired to unplug the unit or disassemble it, however, the required volume of air is small, and oral fillup is also suitable. The pressure of air (or foam) within the keyboard 10 may be regulated or controlled by the pump and valve 46 to permit adjustment of tactile response or to adjust hardness of the keyboard 10 to the taste of the user.
In manufacture of the keyboard 10, the upper layer 12 may be made from a vacuum molding process whereby a sheet of flexible heat moldable plastic is drawn over a keypad mold. The material stretches and thins in certain areas, as aforementioned, to provide the desired flexibility therewith. After the conductive traces/circuitry which may be applied by masked vacuum metalization or the application by printing of suitable conductive inks such as silver bearing inks are attached to their respective sides of the upper and lower layers 12 and 14 of the flexible material together with the insulation, their common peripheries 15 are heat sealed or welded, thus defining an inflatable pad which is capable of being rolled-up or folded along crease lines 47, after deflation, as respectively shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
The keyboard 10 without pressurized fluid (or foam) therewithin thus permits it to be maintained/stored in a minimum volume, ready to be expanded and utilized in a manner similar to a full size kayboard, the flexure of the keys 16 providing a tactile feedback as the material snaps or flexes from its erect to its depressed configuration.
In a further embodiment with a pressurized medium, FIG. 7 shows in side view in phantom, a wrist rest 51 comprised of an elongated, inflatable pillow-like bag which may be in fluid communication with the pressurized keyboard to permit a user to rest his/her wrists thereon when inputing data into the keyboard 10. The rest bag 51 is hingedly attached to the proximal edge of the keyboard 10 to prevent injury to the user of the device.
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Port LaBelle, Florida 14.07 miles SW
Lakeport, Florida 15.08 miles SE
Moore Haven, Florida 15.08 miles SE
LaBelle, Florida 15.4 miles SW
Palmdale, Florida (map) | (863) 675-5999
Sites: 120 | Latest Rate: $32.00 | 4 Reviews
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Feb 2014 - $32.00
The park is in a beautiful natural area of Florida. It is set on a narrow river that is filled with gators and fish. They offer canoeing, kayaking, and nature trails. The price of rentals is reasonable. The service is another matter. If you go on the weekends you'll wait for service and the staff is less than kind. The canoe/kayak staff didn't say hello, can I help you or anything. They were extremely rude to everyone I saw come up for service. FYI, the park is in the middle of nowhere so you should ensure that you arrive prepared. There are no restaurants, markets or convenience stores within 25 miles plus. Dirt pads and when it rains, you'll get muddy. As many of my reviews in the past have stated, this is another park that has spent next to nothing on the park in the way of maintenance or updating the tables, sites, swing sets, or anything else. Concrete picnic tables that have been there for decades are crumbling. The only upgrades have been up to the Camp Store and boat ramp. But, if you're looking for a way to see the "old Florida", the place is worth a few days. Try and stay here during the week. - User2406
Mar 2012 - $31.00
This is one of the most beautiful areas for canoeing, but creek was very low this time of year. Most of the campsites are very roomy and well spaced apart. The RV loops are further from the creek and boat launch. If you want RV hookups, Loop A is the shadiest, but furthest from the bathhouse. For a creek side tent site, #62 is one of the best. If only they had electric hookups in the tent area. They used to many years ago with previous owners. Bathhouse in the RV section is much nicer. Tent area bathhouse is very old. Due to a rain shower, floor was extremely muddy and had no TP. Some of the tent people drove up in their trucks with lots of kids and used the RV bathhouse: making it very noisy and crowded. Campground is busy on weekends, but quiet during the week (typical). - On the Road again 11
Oct 2008 - $18.00
This campground is on a huge wildlife management area. There are three different parts to the campground. Two parts are primitive camp sites only. One of those is on the creek and the other is on a lake. The RV part is in an area between the primitive parts. There are shady RV spots, but not many. Most are very sunny. When the train came through it was kind of neat and it only happened one time while we were there. The store is well stocked with food and other supplies and the people who run it are very nice. The bathrooms were as clean as campground bathrooms can be expected to be. They were relatively close to all the RV sites, but pretty far from the primitive sites. They have a laundry facilities. Wood was directly delivered to your campsite when you bought it. It was a friendly place in a nice setting. It wasn't one of those huge KOA sites that has everything, but depending on what you like, this place may be just for you. It is in the middle of no where, so be prepared to travel if you have to run to the grocery store or want to eat out somewhere. This is a very nice CG to stay at. - MichaelW
Palmdale, Florida (map) | (863) 675-1778
Sites: 108 | Latest Rate: $12.00 | 4 Reviews
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We stayed here 2 months mid January to mid March, 2014. This is a terrific park and the only reason I am rating an 8 instead of a 9 is because you park on grass and the roads are dirt. Otherwise, I would have given it a 9. The other reason is because you are 18 miles to the closest grocery store. I just planned the menu for the week and we shopped once a week. Spaces are flat and it was very easy to level your unit. The place has a miniature golf course but they were putting down new outdoor carpet so we didn't play the course. 3 small lakes are on the property and a couple of 'local' small gators and turtles call this place home. Laundry has 4 washers - 2 cost $1.50 and 2 cost $1.75. Not sure why they don't have all 4 the same cost. Dryers are the nice type that you can just feed with quarters until your clothes are dry. Cost is $0.25 per 8 minutes. They have a pool table, dart board 'man cave'. Also have a nice size rec room with kitchen area. Free library of VHS videos, books and games. You can request a space under trees with shade or be in the sun. Very large cyclone fenced dog park. Concrete patio with picnic table. Plenty of parking. Small store at the office with milk, beer, candy, ice cream, personal items, and a few RV repair items. Lots of places to ride your bikes. 2 shuffleboard courts, 2 Patagne (botche ball) courts, horseshoe pits, and swimming pool. - FullTimeRVers
Jan 2012 - $14.00
Staff and residents offered a friendly welcome to this isolated country setting. Only minor traffic sounds and the lowing of cattle disturbed the quiet. Utilities were reliable except for occasional brief outages of the park's Wi-Fi. A problem with the electric meter reading was amicably resolved; the rate shown is based on a month's stay plus the electric charge. AT&T voice and data service was weak but functional in the area. Interior roads were gravel and uneven but grass sites were level and many had concrete patios. Neither groceries nor restaurants are convenient to the park so it is best to stock up before arriving. - never settled
Apr 2011 - $15.00
Nice (great) peaceful park, 90% RV spots. Nice shade, new sections do not have shade. This is a clean park with clean restrooms/showers. Sites are grass with concrete patio, roads are rock but no dust. Pool was very clean. Pond by the pool has a lot of bass in it, good fishing. Overall great place, people were very friendly, we stayed in site 68 and will come back as soon as we can. - apollo1k9


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text: Deals The Echo Nest rocks out to $17.3M from NVP to make music apps smarter July 12, 2012 6:45 AM Sean Ludwig 0 If you're not reaching, engaging, and monetizing customers on mobile, you're likely losing them to someone else. Register now for the 8th annual MobileBeat, July 13-14, where the best and brightest will be exploring the latest strategies and tactics in the mobile space. Music-focused startup The Echo Nest has raised $17.3 million in its fourth round of funding, a move that will help it improve its music platform, which powers many popular music apps around the web and on mobile devices. Some of the coolest apps The Echo Nest powers include Spotify Radio, VEVO's "match" iTunes scanner, iHeartRadio's customized radio stations, Thisismyjam, and MTV Music Meter. It recently also supercharged its music platform with data from JamBase and SongMeanings to keep getting smarter. The company charges each company it works with to use its powerful "data-as-a-service." "We spend a ton of time trying to understand music identity and give insights to music fans," Echo Nest CEO Jim Lucchese told VentureBeat. "We'll help you understand your music better and make the music understand you." The new round of funding was led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation by former investors Matrix Partners and Commonwealth Capital Ventures. With the new round, the company has raised about $27 million total. The new funds will mostly go toward expanding the company's sales and marketing team but will also go toward improving its platform further. "We've had a big engineering team, but a relatively small sales team," Lucchese said. Somerville, Mass.-based Echo Nest was founded in 2005 and has 40 employees. Lucchese said the company is now "hiring aggressively." Image credit: Anna Paff/Shutterstock


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yeah. that review is very well written and good.
Calling someone a Philistine is an awesome insult that needs to happen more.
5/22: Move D, Reaganz, Sassmouth @ Monarch
5/28: Refused, White Lung @ GAMH
5/29: Spoon @ The Fox Theater, Oakland
5/29: Max Cooper EMERGENCE @ PW
5/30: Neutral Milk Hotel @ Pappy & Harriet's
6/2: Kiasmos ft. Olafur Arnalds, Rival Consoles @ The Independent
6/6: Matthew Dear, Daniel Bortz @ Public Works
6/12: Christian Loeffler @ TBA
6/17: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ The Independent
6/21: Underworld, Jungle @ The Hollywood Bowl
6/25: Until the Ribbon Breaks @ The Rickshaw Stop
Oh my barf.
42 seconds of that shit, I couldn't listen any longer.
Just realized that the vocalist fronted the International Noise Conspiracy...derp
I'ma ball at the mall shuttin' down the sea wall
I hate that Bloody Beetroots remix so much it makes my teeth hurt. I am not opposed to a remix ( I like some of the others ) but messing with lyrics in such a way that it tears the soul and meaning out the original is heresy !
Yup. Get Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent after that.
Been listening to Refused (for the first time ever) these last few days. I'll be damned if the drumming isn't the tightest I've ever heard on a punk/hardcore record. Who the hell is this guy?
hells yes. im cooler than most because i saw them in 1997 in a vfw hall in nj and i got mic like a mo fo. they were fucking energetic and their pre song banter was hilarious. hope their power works in the big stage scene at coachella with the west coast woosie pussies.
You mean in the early 1980s? While it's true, I don't think that counts anymore now that we're 30 years on.
And we'll show them how to get down. I've been waiting 14 years for this; I'm bringing no less than a pound of confetti for this set.
When I think actually getting to witness them live I get all tingly and shit...
Anyone doing the SF show as well? Driving out to SF with friends from Orange County on Wednesday morning, flying back down thursday, then driving out that same day for weekend 2!
Wow, they sound tight. I hope they show up at some more festivals.
Pay them like Coachella is paying them, and sure.
WOW! What quality sounding footage! Impressive! This should be nuts!
Upcoming Shows:
U2: 6/28 @ United Center
Lollapalooza: 8/1 @ Grant Park
The Shape of punk to come". - "The Refused party program". - "Refused are fucking dead". - "Rather be dead". - "Coup D'etat". - "Summerholiday vs punkroutine". - "Deadly rythm". - "Hook, line & sinker". - "Circle Pit". - "Liberation Frequency". - "Life support addiction". - "Worms of the senses". ———————————– - "Everlasting" - "New Noise"
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Yessss. Thanks for making my morning, supre.
Anyone a little bummed Coachella won't be their "first" reunion show anymore? Cool footage though.


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The Risk and Regulation of Deepwater Offshore Drilling
March 07, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Please join the Canada Institute for the U.S. launch of its 14th One Issue, Two Voices publication exploring the topic of offshore drilling risk and regulation in the United States and Canada.
The Risk and Regulation of Deepwater Offshore Drilling [Calgary]
March 06, 2012 // 7:00am — 8:45am
Please join the Canada Institute for the Canadian launch of its 14th One Issue, Two Voices publication exploring the topic of offshore drilling risk and regulation in the United States and Canada. Please note this event is in Calgary.
Dependent America? How Canada and Mexico Construct U.S. Power
February 21, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am
In Dependent America?, Stephen Clarkson and Matto Mildenberger explore the extent to which U.S. power is a function of its capacity to mobilize other states' material and moral support. The authors presented the book, and discussants commented on it.
The Death of Trilateralism in the NAFTA Neighborhood: Views from the United States, Mexico, and Canada
December 15, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Three panelists reviewed the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the evolution of regional economic cooperation.
Book Launch: The North American Idea
November 03, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
The Mexico Institute was happy to host Robert A. Pastor as he presented his new book, "The North American Idea". Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan and Canadian Minister Kevin O'Shea participated as discussants.
Is the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline in the National Interest?
September 22, 2011 // 8:30am — 12:15pm
Panelists discussed whether the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline is in the national interest. The discussion took place as federal agencies and the public submit comments in the 90-day review period, following the State Department's release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Whose Logo? Sustainable Consumption and Production in North America
June 23, 2011 // 9:30am — 11:00am
Stefanie Bowles of Policy Horizons Canada discussed her research findings exploring the economic implications and changing regulatory structure relating to "green" products.
Securing North America: A Discussion of the Canada First Defense Strategy
June 03, 2011 // 10:00am — 11:00am
Lieutenant-General Walter Semianiw, Commander of Canada Command, offered an overview of the Canada First Defense Strategy and the Canadian Forces' efforts to better secure the Canadian homeland.
UQAM Conference: Fences, Walls, and Borders: State of Insecurity? (Montréal)
May 17, 2011 // 8:30am — 7:00pm
The Canada Institute co-sponsored a conference held at the Université du Québec à Montréal on border security and the impact of physical barriers on cross-border relations.
Temporary Migrant Careworker Programs in Canada and the European Union: Models for the United States?
May 13, 2011 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
What are appropriate policy models for migrant carework programs in the United States? Panelists discussed the impact of migrant labor on families in their countries of origin and the legal and regulatory challenges to reforming the migrant carework system.