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I interviewed Benjamin Lipscomb years ago, and I've never forgotten his family's meaningful Advent tradition. That's why I invited the philosophy professor from Houghton College to share that tradition — and more — with all of us. May we all learn to welcome the Light.� Dr. Lipscomb… In the traditional Christian calendar, there's a back-and-forth […]
I interviewed Benjamin Lipscomb years ago, and I've never forgotten his family's meaningful Advent tradition. That's why I invited the philosophy professor from Houghton College to share that tradition — and more — with all of us. May we all learn to welcome the Light.�
Dr. Lipscomb…
In the traditional Christian calendar, there's a back-and-forth between seasons of anticipation and seasons of celebration, seasons of preparation and seasons of fulfillment. First Advent, then Christmas.� First Lent, then Easter.
This probably says something about my temperament, but I go in for the seasons of anticipation, the seasons where we prepare and wait.� Most of all, Advent.
Advent, which means �coming toward,� is an under-appreciated season; it is a time of preparation for Jesus� birth, a time of anticipating the light of the world, heightened by the darkness all around.� It was entirely sensible of the (northern hemisphere) Christians who devised the traditional Christian calendar to have it begin with reflection on our need for light, our need of a savior, and to set this time of anticipation in the dark and shrinking days of December.� The main symbols for Advent are, unsurprisingly, candles�more and more of them as the season goes on, symbolizing our light drawing near, coming toward us.� One candle goes unlit the whole season:� the white candle that symbolizes Jesus� presence among us.� All of Advent is an anticipation of lighting that candle and, of course, of what it means to light it:� that God saw our need, and somehow became flesh, became our light.
Waiting is hard; it's a discipline.� But we appreciate more what we take time to anticipate.� I wince a little at how quickly after Thanksgiving (and even earlier!) we break out the Christmas lights and carols, because this leaves nothing for Christmas itself, other than one more big meal (and we've already eaten too much) and the presents.� Have you sometimes heard someone say, with Christmas days away, that they're ready for it to be over?� The effect of our Advent preparations should be the opposite:� to make Christmas a tremendous moment of arrival.
Something my wife and I have done, going on 16 years now, is turning off electric lights for Advent.� For three or four weeks every year, we live by candles and lamps and whatever daylight we get.� We make compromises.� To avoid damaging our eyes, we use electric lamps to illumine homework assignments.� To avoid burning down the house, we equip the children with electric flashlights.� But around the kitchen and the pantry and the dining room and the bathroom and the laundry:� we use the pale sun by day and flame by night.
In some ways, it's romantic.� Especially the first week or two.� It's probably our eleven-year-old daughter's favorite season of the year.� But by the solstice, with half a week to go:� we've been fumbling around for matches and bumping into things longer than we'd like.� We can't wait for Christmas, and the Light of the World.� Which is the point.
It's a resistance effort, trying to preserve Christmas as Christmas.� But it has also helped us focus on the distinctive theme of Advent:� "the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light."� To appreciate the great light, it helps to have walked in darkness a while.


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Morning all. I have an idea I'd like to discuss for a new open source hardware device.
Yesterday my cat didn't come home all day, and I was worried. He's back now, but I'd love to attach a tracker to him. Actually there are lots of things we might want to track... Tools, equipment, livestock, drones etc.
Problem is, the load capacity of a cat is pretty low, and to be useful the battery will need to last a long time. GPS and cellular modems are right out, and in any case would be expensive. Fortunately there are new wireless technologies that fill this need, in particular LoRa.
LoRa is a low power, long range wireless networking system that anyone can set up. You can install your own LoRa base stations in your house, or use commercial city wide ones. It's very low bandwidth, but you don't need much for this application.
So my idea is to build a tag that can be attached to a collar or a tool, about the size of the CR2032 battery. In fact it would have a 2032 coin cell in it. I estimate that transmitting once every 15 minutes on LoRa would give around 2 years battery life if carefully optimised. I'd probably look at something like an SX1272 transceiver, although a cheaper option might exist since it only needs to transmit (no RX). Some kind of micro will be needed to manage transmissions. The main difficulties will be power management (CR2032 will need capacitor backup I think, probably something specialist to fit the form factor) and designing a suitable antenna.
Users of the system will have their own LoRa base stations in their homes and businesses, connected to the internet. Commercial network use might be an option too. The base stations will simply listen for pings from tags, which will be nothing more than a serial number, and report them to a cloud service along with the signal strength. That won't give a precise location, but it will give an idea of roughly where something is and give the owner some confidence that it hasn't got lost or stolen, or somewhere to start looking.
I'd love to hear some feedback and comments on this idea. I think the main problem will be mechanical, making something that is IP68 and performs reasonably well. It might be a question of having disposable tags so that they can be sealed permanently, rather than replaceable batteries, but then you have shelf life issues or a need for an activation switch.


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Sandy, Utah -- When Jozy Altidore's right-footed volley hit the corner pocket against the Germans two weeks ago at RFK Stadium, an invisible weight was lifted, a floating hex surrounding the Americans' recent inability to score goals in bunches seemed to have evaporated.
And it's stayed evaporated.
The United States Men's National Team has scored 10 goals in its last four matches and is close to achieving its goal of maximizing its points total in this round of World Cup Qualifying in the CONCACAF Hexagonal.
The task at hand, players reiterate, is Brazil, the chance to make it to another World Cup and play the best teams across the globe, but those who have watched the U.S. in the last four matches have seen a team finding its footing and a team that is weaving through offensive fluidity.
And unlike previous matches this year -- the U.S. scored just two goals in four matches through March 26 -- the flair is now there.
"It's about staying true into what we believe in our locker room and what the manager has set forth of trying to perform and develop here as a team," said forward Eddie Johnson, who scored in last week's 2-0 win over Panama in Seattle. "I think we're all firing at the same cylinders and everyone is on the same page, so that's what making our style of play in the games so fascinating and fun to watch and be a part of."
Fascinating and fun is an appropriate summation for a team that had been starved for creativity and thorough goal scoring. Graham Zusi, a midfielder for Sporting Kansas City, has been a revelation on the right side of the midfield for coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Zusi's role at right wing has been cemented with two assists to Altidore in two weeks.
And the rest of the midfield is getting in on the action as Altidore and U.S. team captain Clint Dempsey, both of whom scored in the last World Cup Qualifier at Rio Tinto against El Salvador in 2009, try to continue to make good on the emerging fluidity of the offense.
"Making good decisions in the attacking third and scoring goals," Dempsey said, "that's what you get with experience."
In the thick of things is midfielder Michael Bradley, arguably the most important and versatile player in this Klinsmann-driven offense, and he's seen the growth and evolution of the U.S. attack since the disheartening 2-1 loss to Honduras in San Pedro Sula on Feb. 6. He said the team talked before the summer started about emphasizing the opportunity to get three points each outing - "I think now is the time for us to really have the killer instinct," he said -- and the outpour of goals is starting to help.
"Now is not the time to take the foot off the gas," Bradley said. "We've got to have an aggression and a mentality and a spirit about us tomorrow night that says we're looking to win and really put a foot in the door in Brazil."


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Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday on his radio program that he thinks things "are going to work out."
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A war of words on over how to evaluate New York City teachers erupted earlier this month.
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I don't get what everyone's obsession with 1080p is....and honestly, I'm getting really annoyed by people taking footage that is normally 480p and blowing it up to 1080p or 720p, destroying the quality.
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The Kansas City Star reports Mayor Sly James has pushed for the ban, noting that the tourist town of Lake Ozark also has voted for a similar prohibition, even by those with concealed carry permits.
The council's Public Safety Committee on Wednesday endorsed the ban, which will go before the full City Council on July 31.
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I found this on a webpage (http://openwetware.o..._coli_genotypes): dcm = cytosine methylation at second C of CCWGG sites exist. dam & dcm are the default properties and always elided, while dam- or dcm- should be declare explicitly
Now, when reading this I understand that dcm is always present in cells and when its not present in a certain strain it should be noted with dcm- , but when I look at certain strains, it always says: dcm (without the -) does this mean that dcm is present in these strains? Which is weird, since they state its always present ? Or does it mean that its absent? (which would make more sense because they only seem to mention "things" when its absent or mutated)
But the website also states this: coli B strains are naturally lon- and dcm- , does this mean that all B strains are dcm- and this the dcm- part is not mentioned anymore? And when its mentioned, it means its present?? This makes it pretty confusing.
When I look at those B strains it says for example: BL21
E. coli B F- dcm ompT hsdS(rB- mB-) gal [malB+]K-12(λS)
Does this mean dcm is not present or does it mean it is present? Either way, its confusing since they dont use the dcm- and since its a B strain, its automatically not present?
Especially because another B strain (that should not have dcm) is given like this: B2155
thrB1004 pro thi strA hsdsS lacZD M15 (F`lacZD M15 lacIq traD36 proA+ proB+) D dapA::erm (Ermr) pir::RP4 [::kan (Kmr) from SM10]
It does not mention dcm anymore? So dcm is present is this strain or not?
A last question: whats the difference betwen () and [] when used in strain genotypes? sometimes I see (...) and [...] in a strain , but what does it mean? for example:
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B F- ompT hsdS(rB- mB-) metA::Tn5(kanr)
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There are several thingies (......that's a technical economic term) that are happening right now that all link together in some form to drive components and the present direction in the wine business. Since this is a blog though, and blogs are generally top of mind and brief, discussing the state of anything is going to either violate the Constitution of the Blogosphere or the tenants of mildly meaningful research. Instead, I'm going to leave out a pantload (......that's another technical economic term) ... of discussion topics such as demand for wine, and go with the top 4 thingies worth pondering at this point in the year.
- The first thingy is water. There isn't any as the video above portrays. That's not good. And it's not just a Central Valley thingy. This water thingy is running throughout the Ag. and wine industry and will only get worse.
- Second is the heat wave from the past week. Early discussions suggest the heat will reduce expected crop size by 10% plus or minus due to sunburn from the recent record heatwave. A related issue vis-à-vis supply is the size of the world harvest in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Third is rising interest rates. That does all kinds of thingies to the wine business.
- Fourth: the world is shrinking and so is the market share for US produced wine.
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I'm Channeling Milton Friedman ........
What is clear at present is the US Economy is ahead of world economies in recovering. As our domestic interest rates rise, foreign currencies depreciate unless they increase their own rate structures to attract capital inflows. If they don't they lose in the carry trade translation. The expectation in Europe should be to do nothing and let their currency sink versus the dollar so their exports to the US have a rate advantage. But there are many who expect to see European rates rise "in sympathy." I'm doubting that as of this writing. My guess today is we see the US dollar strengthen across a basket of currencies leading to cheaper imports overall, and that keeps our purchasing power up at the consumer level, and inflation contained. The problem, is a strengthening dollar equals cheaper wine imports, for both bottled and bulk wine.
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- It looks like harvest is trending to be normal to maybe slightly above normal.
- Long term supply is going to be short with normal harvests in the next few years.
- World supply seems enhanced by good harvests in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Rising interest rates will strengthen the US currencies leading to cheaper imports which does have an impact on our wine growing brothers and sisters in the Central Valley in particular, especially when water - or the lack of it cuts into supply, and the damage from the just passed heat wave is factored in to the equation.
- Grape supply and juice seems adequate if not a taste long for now based on last year's harvest and and expected average to above average return this year, but still should be short-ish going out for the next few years.
- There is every reason to believe imports will continue to get a larger share of the US consumer dollar.


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American Heart and New Orleans Soul at Bo's Kitchen & Bar Room
Florida State was losing to Auburn. The game was being projected on a downstairs wall in a part of the restaurant that's only open Thursday to Sunday. This was a Monday, so chairs were up and no one was down there to watch the game. But Alex Priani, Nikhil Khosla, and Frank Fuschetto could catch the score and the occasional play through the kitchen's pass. The chefs—Executive, de Cuisine, and Pastry, respectively—worked together at South Edison in Montauk. Priani and Khosla together at Acme before that, but now the trio run Bo's Kitchen & Bar Room on West 24th Street. Khosla attended aviation school in Florida, so the game was a big deal to him, but you'd never guess there were any distractions in the kitchen.
Bo's is the latest in chef/partner Todd Mitgang's empire. After Crave Fishbar and South Edison, and having cooked in Soho's Kittichai and consulted on Cascabel Taqueria, Mitgang has turned his talent with seafood south, where he looks to New Orleans for the menu's inspiration. That's why it felt right to order the Crispy Alligator ($13), which turned out to be crispy enough to pass as tempura. As the dish was brought to the table the perfume of fried oil stung my dining companion and I in the nose. The chili aioli served with it would eventually sting our tongues. Mixed into the mound of crackling gator were pieces of fried red bell pepper, and their juicy flesh helped wash the trail paved by alligator's slightly fatty meat. If you've yet to eat alligator, let Bo's introduce you.
The alligator was so fun we ignored the Roasted Oysters ($15), a la Drago's, brought out with it. When we set our sights towards the mollusks we saw them laid in a cast iron dish, four to an order, and each with charred Grana Padano blistering over a béchamel good enough to be the mother of the mother sauces. Sure, it's just butter, flour, and milk, but you rarely see these three things come together and result in more grace than force.
The oyster is protected from the broiler's heat by the richness that lay above it. It's still nearly raw when you free it from its shell and its briny juice laces the warm enterprise and gives it that "big umami" Priani talks about in his bio on the restaurant's website. I'm fairly certain you could replace the oyster with a Sour Patch Kid and still have a delicious result.
Grilled Squab ($18) was another delight. The small birds aren't known for their generosity to carnivores, but Mitgang's rendition includes house-cured bacon, oyster mushrooms, and toasted chicken livers. The brownish accompaniments, not a challenge to the aesthetic of rare game, heft up the dish to a size that could fetch $28 somewhere in the same neighborhood. I could have done without the slightly dried out livers, but that could be because I craved more of those meaty mushrooms. The candied rosemary garnish seems an afterthought until you tear one of its sugary leaves and chase down some of that tender bacon.
About halfway down the entrée side of the menu, listed under Spiced Louisiana Redfish ($29), are the words "crabby sauce." I hadn't paid them any mind, and only chose the dish over Curried Goat ($28) because I wanted to keep the train on southern rails. I'm glad I did. Lump crabmeat, brown sugar, and a pad of butter sounds like it might be over kill, and easily could be, but the kitchen at Bo's is too smart for that. In subtle proportion, that sweet, salty crabby sauce melts over a filet of fish cooked to a temperature so perfect it's as if the Redfish knew its fate and cooked itself for the cause. A pile of grilled turnips, persimmon, and okra sit beneath the fish. Their charred edges and varying textures made each bite a pure joy to eat.
The thought of leaving was hard, not because it was 12 degrees out, but because the room is spacious and welcoming in a way that usually only happens in towns that don't typically see five figure/month rents, like New Orleans. For homesick migrants of the Crescent City, Bo's bar, with it's festive tiled floor, Dixie draft, and crisp Sazeracs, will make you feel you're a stone's throw from the Mississippi and I-10. The decor, like the service, is subtle. As for the glowing "Yeah You Right" sign hanging on the back wall, I'll have to ask about that when I go back.
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The second largest terrestrial mammal in South America (2) and the only bear species to occur there (1), the spectacled bear is named for the white facial markings that encircle the eyes (2) (3). The dense coat is brown or black in colour, sometimes with a reddish tinge, and the white or cream facial markings extend onto the neck and chest. The pattern of these markings is highly variable (2) (3), and may be absent altogether in some individuals (2) (3) (5). The head is rounded, and the snout is relatively short compared to other bear species. The male spectacled bear is larger than the female (5) (6).
Very little is known about the spectacled bear even though it is one of the largest mammals in South America. It is believed to be diurnal (6) (7) (9), and has been observed to make nests in the trees whilst foraging or resting (3). Like other bears, it is an omnivore, although vegetation appears to make up the majority of the diet, particularly fruit of plants from the Bromeliad family. Other items taken include cacti, bamboo hearts, palm petioles, corn, rodents, birds, insects, and sometimes livestock and carrion. The spectacled bear will also strip bark from trees to feed on the nutritious layer beneath (2) (3) (6) (9).
The spectacled bear is generally solitary, although it has occasionally been seen feeding in small groups. Mating may occur at various times of year, and the female usually gives birth to 1 to 3 cubs between December and February, after a gestation period of 5.5 to 8.5 months (2) (3) (6). The cubs may stay with the female for up to a year (6). Predators of spectacled bear cubs include pumas (Puma concolor), jaguars (Panthera onca), and adult male bears (6) (9) (10). The spectacled bear may live for up to 39 years in captivity (2).
Found throughout the Andes mountain range in South America, from western Venezuela to the northwest of Argentina (2) (3) (6) (7) (8).
The spectacled bear has a reputation for being adaptable, as it is found in a wide variety of habitats and altitudes throughout its range, including cloud forests, high altitude grasslands, dry forest and scrub desert, at altitudes of 250 to 4,750 metres, to the snowline (2) (3) (6) (9).
Habitat destruction and fragmentation have been rife in the area that this bears inhabits and are likely to have been major causes of its decline in numbers (1) (11). In addition, spectacled bears can be persecuted by local farmers who blame them for killing cattle and for destroying maize crops (1) (2) (3). Sadly, habitat fragmentation is bringing bears and humans into greater proximity, leading to increased human-bear conflict (6) (7) (12) (13).
The spectacled bear is also hunted for its meat, skin, fat and claws, which are all in demand locally (1) (3) (9) (11). The gall bladders are occasionally marketed, being of value in traditional oriental medicine, and can fetch a high price on the international market (9). Recent estimates put the price at US$150 for one, which is five times the average monthly wage in Ecuador (11). Mining, road development and oil exploration are also increasing threats to the spectacled bear's habitat (1).
Protection of the spectacled bear is nominal in much of its range; it is legally protected but the enforcement is under-funded (1) (11). International trade is banned by the listing of this bear on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (4). There are a number of national parks that contain spectacled bears, but these often vast areas are massively understaffed and therefore ineffective for their conservation (1) (11). Kölner Zoo in Germany (14) coordinates the International Studbook for this species, and a captive breeding programme is also underway in Venezuela (11).
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has led the development of a regional conservation strategy for the species in the Northern Andes (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru), with the support of other international organisations and local NGOs from the region (5). The Andean Bear Conservation Project of Ecuador also directs a program of reintroduction into the wild for spectacled bears that have been rescued from hunters or kept in captivity (15), while in Venezuela the AndígenA Foundation is carrying out a series of environmental education and research projects for spectacled bear conservation in the Venezuelan Andes, and advising conservation initiatives in other countries within the range of this charismatic bear (16).
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Software originally developed at ESA for satellite ground systems is enjoying growing use in many non-space fields. These and other innovation topics will be discussed by international experts at ESA's European Ground System Architecture Workshop on 18–19 June.
Controlling a satellite in orbit requires highly trained engineers and sophisticated software and ground systems – the 'ground segment' – which are designed and developed by teams at ESOC, ESA's European Space Operations Centre, Darmstadt, Germany.
The ground segment requires very high-quality software databases, tools and applications to make everything work, ensuring that telecommands can be generated and issued quickly and correctly and that precious data are downloaded and distributed to scientists.
40 years of ground segment development
Through more than four decades of ground segment development for over 60 missions, experts at ESOC have produced some of the world's best satellite control and operations software.
Today, in addition to powering dozens of ESA and partner agency missions, ESA-developed ground segment tools and applications are being shared with European industry under innovative, royalty-free licensing schemes.
"Our specialised software includes control systems, simulators and test and validation tools, and we share these with industry in ESA Member States, significantly boosting European industrial competitiveness," says Nestor Peccia, Head of ground segment infrastructure software development at ESOC.
European Ground System Architecture Workshop
On 18–19 June, ESOC will host the fourth European Ground System Architecture Workshop (4th ESAW), which is expected to include over 220 delegates from worldwide, presenting their latest research and development results.
Confirmed attendees include representatives from ESA, the French, German and Italian space agencies, NASA, Immarsat, Eutelsat and European and US industry including some of the world's top space engineering firms.
Improving European space software
ESAW will provide an international forum for ground system architects to exchange ideas and best practices. Presentations will cover all aspects of spacecraft ground systems with a special focus on collaboration and common solutions.
Sessions will address architecture, methodologies, services, lessons learned, business cases and advanced technologies, including software, security and automation.
More information on the workshop and details on the venue and registration – including early media registration – can be found via the link at top right or via the Congrex website.
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Capsules courtesy of the Hartford Colonials; players In alphabetical order:
CHRIS BAKER, Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-2; Weight: 329; DOB: Oct. 8, 1987
College: Hampton; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Hole-plugging defensive lineman joins Colonials for his first UFL campaign Comes to Hartford after spending time with the Denver Broncos Signed as an undrafted free agent by Denver in 2009, was released on cut-down day after training camp in 2010 Saw action in one game with the Broncos as a rookie.
COLLEGE: Started eight of 11 games played in 2008, and led Hampton in sacks (8.5), tackles for loss (16.5) and quarterback hurries (13) His 69 total tackles ranked third on the team Started as a sophomore at Penn State in 2007, and had 4.5 sacks and 43 tackles (21 solo) in 20 games in 2006-07 for the Nittany Lions.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Windsor (Conn.) High In 2009, joined with the American Cancer Society to lead a Christmas gift giveaway for children with cancer.
TRA BATTLE, Safety
Height: 5-11; Weight: 173; DOB: Jan. 5, 1985
College: Georgia; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Physical defensive back brings NFL experience to the Hartford Colonials Played in six regular season games with the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers in 2008, recording 15 tackles Also spent parts of the 2009 NFL season with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns.
COLLEGE: Was a two-year starter at Georgia and earned All-Conference honors as a senior in 2006 after recording 58 tackles Also earned third-team All-American honors Registered 71 stops as a junior in 2005 First college interception came in the season opener in 2005 against Boise State.
PERSONAL: Born in Forsyth, Georgia Earned All-Middle Georgia honors from the Macon Telegraph as a senior at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Georgia Was a four-year starter at quarterback and free safety, leading his school to the state championships playoffs each season Also played basketball and ran track Competed in the state championships in the 300 hurdles, 110 hurdles, 4x100 and 4x400 relays.
JY BOND, Punter
Height: 6-3; Weight: 222; DOB: April 22, 1979
College: None; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Former Australian Rules Football player joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season Originally entered the NFL as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins on March 3, 2009 but was released on June 15, 2009 Hooked up with the New York Giants on March 18, 2010 Waived on June 21, 2010.
COLLEGE: Did not play college football but trained for two years in preparation for an assault on the professional gridiron ranks Was mentored by former San Diego Chargers All-Pro punter and fellow Aussie Darren Bennett Worked alongside NFL punter Sav Rocca.
PERSONAL: Born in Melbourne, Australia Father, Graeme, played Aussie Rules Football for the Richmond Tigers Jy was drafted by the Tigers under the club's father/son rule but did not play senior football for the team.
LORENZO BOOKER, Running Back
Height: 5-10; Weight: 191; DOB: June 14, 1984
College: Florida State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Two-year NFL veteran looking to make UFL debut with the Colonials this fall Played one season with the Miami Dolphins (2007) and one with the Philadelphia Eagles (2008) In his rookie season with Miami, caught 28 passes for 237 yards and ran 28 times for 125 yards in just seven games.
COLLEGE: Played in 47 games (16 starts) and was a four-year letter winner for the Seminoles Had 2,389 rushing yards at Florida State, and added 114 catches for 995 yards Was FSU's offensive team captain as a senior.
PERSONAL: Parade and Rivals.com's top high school running back as a senior, when he recorded 2,878 yards and 50 touchdowns rushing Ran for state-record 8,502 yards and 137 touchdowns in high school High school team was 42-0 in his three-year prep career Earned a degree in social sciences.
COLIN BROWN, Guard
Height: 6-7; Weight: 335; DOB: Aug. 29, 1985
College: Missouri; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Massive guard joins the Colonials for his first UFL season after spending more than a year with the Kansas City Chiefs Originally a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs in 2009, missed the entire season due to injury Released by the Chiefs on cut-down day after 2010 training camp.
COLLEGE: Saw action in 43 games for Missouri, starting 28 Started all 14 games at right tackle for the Tigers as a senior in 2008, and as a junior in 2007 Played in all 13 games as a sophomore as a backup and special-teamer Played in two games as a freshman Earned a scholarship after originally joining program as a walk-on.
PERSONAL: Majored in secondary education at Missouri Attended Braymer (Missouri) High School.
MARCUS BROWN, Cornerback
Height: 6-2; Weight: 200; DOB: April 2, 1986
College: McNeese State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Cornerback begins his first UFL season after coming from the NFL Comes to Hartford after a 2010 training camp stint with the St. Louis Rams Originally an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2008 Also has spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals.
COLLEGE: As a senior in 2007, led the team in interceptions with four Added 52 total tackles and 13 passes defensed Was third on the team in tackles (61) as a sophomore in 2005.
PERSONAL: Hometown of Tangipahoa, Louisiana Went to Kentwood High School, and was the defensive Most Valuable Player of the 2003 state championship game with two interceptions, a fumble recovery and six tackles Majored in general studies.
PATRICK CARTER, Wide Receiver
Height: 6-3; Weight: 215; DOB: Feb. 6, 1985
College: Louisville; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: First-year wide receiver seeks to catch on with Colonials after a stint with the Denver Broncos this summer Spent 18 days in Broncos training camp in August Originally was an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2008.
COLLEGE: As a senior in 2007, caught 25 passes for 344 yards and four touchdowns In his first season at Louisville in 2006 after transferring from Georgia Tech, grabbed five passes for 68 yards and returned 17 punts for 107 yards.
PERSONAL: Older brother, Tim, was a wide receiver in the NFL A communications major in college.
RYAN CAVE, Guard
Height: 6-4; Weight: 340; DOB: May 30, 1988
College: Hampton; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Rookie guard attempting to make his first professional roster with the Colonials.
COLLEGE: Started all 11 games during his senior year of 2009 and junior year of 2008 Played in 39 games overall, starting 25.
PERSONAL: Played at Beaufort (S.C.) High School Career goal is to become a physical therapist.
JASON CHERY, wide receiver
Height: 5-10; Weight: 185; DOB: May 31, 1985
College: Louisiana-Lafayette; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Comes to the Colonials following a 2010 training camp appearance with the Green Bay Packers Originally entered professional football as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2009 Was on 2009 practice squads of both of the Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
COLLEGE: Played in 47 games (34 starts) at Louisiana-Lafayette Ended career with 3,518 all-purpose yards, third-most in school history Had 105 career receptions for 1,374 yards and 11 touchdowns, while adding 521 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 46 attempts Also excelled on special teams, averaging 20.1 yards on 80 kickoff returns with a touchdown, and adding 60 tackles and two blocked punts As a senior in 2008, had 1,921 all-purpose yards, and led Louisana-Lafayette in receiving with 46 catches for 656 yards and seven touchdowns Led the Sun Belt Conference with 953 kickoff returns on 44 tries (one touchdown).
PERSONAL: Attended Spanish River (Florida) High School Also ran track in college.
PETER CLIFFORD, tackle
Height: 6-7; Weight: 312; DOB: April 3, 1984
College: Michigan State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: New England native looks to make Colonials roster in first UFL season Originally signed with Arizona Cardinals are undrafted free agent Signed to a future contract by the Tennessee Titans in January 2009, but was released in April 2010 after missing the 2009 season due to a knee injury.
COLLEGE: Started 19 of 29 career games for the Spartans - 16 at left tackle and three at left guard Started every game at left tackle as a senior.
PERSONAL: Earned degree in interdisciplinary studies-law & society Began pursuing second degree in criminal justice Started every game at right tackle at Bridgton (Maine) Academy, a college prep school he attended following prepping at Salem (New Hampshire) High School.
MANNY COLLINS, cornerback
Height: 5-10; Weight: 190; DOB: Aug. 2, 1984
College: Rutgers; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Defensive back with NFL experience joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season Spent much of his rookie 2007 campaign on the practice squad of the New York Jets Re-signed by the Jets on January 15, 2008 Released by New York on April 24, 2008.
COLLEGE: Recorded 68 tackles, 2 interceptions for 25 yards and 4 fumble recoveries over four seasons at Rutgers from 2003-2006 Saw his most extensive playing time over the final two years with the Scarlet Knights Played in 12 games as a junior in 2005 and registered 27 tackles, 1.5 stops for losses, 2 pass defenses and 2 blocked kicks Played in 13 games as a senior in 2006 and notched 29 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 interceptions for 25 yards, 4 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 2 blocked kicks.
PERSONAL: Born in Plainfield, New Jersey Played wide receiver and defensive back for the Plainfield High School Cardinals and earned All-County, All-Conference and All-Area honors.
TANK DANIELS, linebacker
Height: 6-3; Weight: 248; DOB: Dec. 27, 1981
College: Harding; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Brings NFL pedigree to the Hartford Colonials Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2006 Played with the Philadelphia Eagles as a rookie in 2006, the New York Giants during their Super Bowl-winning campaign of 2007 and the Eagles again in 2008 Has posted 20 career tackles in 26 regular season appearances Played in four regular season games and all four playoff victories during the Giants' Super Bowl campaign, recording 3 special teams tackles in the post-season, including 1 in the NFC Championship Game Starred on special teams for the Eagles in 2008, recording 18 tackles Spent the latter stages of the 2009 NFL season on the Jacksonville Jaguars' roster but was released on April 26, 2010.
COLLEGE: Became the first player from Division II Harding University to play in the NFL Was a two-time All-America honoree, compiling 237 tackles, 34 stops for losses, 17.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and 7 interceptions Best overall season came as a sophomore as he registered 69 tackles, 13.5 stops for losses, 7 sacks, 2 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles Tallied a career-high 74 tackles as a senior.
PERSONAL: Born in Clarendon, Arkansas Played quarterback and wide receiver at Clarendon High School in Arkansas, earning All-State honors Also earned All-State honors as a short-stop in baseball, a power forward in basketball and in track, competing in the hurdles, sprint relays and long jump Earned college degree in kinesiology.
CHARLES DAVIS, tight end
Height: 6-6; Weight: 260; DOB: March 13, 1983
College: Purdue; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns for a second season in the UFL after being protected by head coach Chris Palmer Played for the New York Sentinels in 2009 and caught 2 passes for 15 yards Originally chosen in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New York Giants Has off-season or practice squad experience with the Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers but has yet to play in a regular season NFL game.
COLLEGE: Played in 49 games with 33 starts at Purdue and finished career with 78 receptions for 865 yards and 4 touchdowns Played in all 11 games as a senior in 2005, reeling in 26 catches for 311 yards and 1 touchdown Named to the John Mackey Award Watch List as one of the nation's top tight ends Also played basketball at Purdue.
PERSONAL: Played football and basketball at St. Mary's High School in Fraser, Michigan Won two state championships on the football field In a poll of Big Ten players conducted by the Champaign News-Gazette, Davis was voted 'player you'd least want to meet in a dark alley.'
TYSON DEVREE, tight end
Height: 6-6; Weight: 245; DOB: Nov. 12, 1984
College: Colorado; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Big-bodied tight end originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots on May 5, 2008 Was signed to the club's practice squad for the 2008 campaign but was activated to the 53-man roster and saw regular season playing time against the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals Waived by the Patriots on August 23, 2009 Signed with the Buffalo Bills on September 1, 2009 but was among the final roster cuts ahead of the regular season.
COLLEGE: Played in 22 games for Colorado from 2006-2007 after transferring from Western Michigan, where he played in 2003-2004 Caught 37 passes for 402 yards and a career-high 8 touchdowns as a senior in 2007 Played in 11 games with three starts as a junior in 2006 and caught 4 passes for 36 yards Red-shirted in 2005 after transferring from Western Michigan Was a preseason second-team All-Mid America Conference selection in his final season at Western Michigan Caught 25 passes for 218 yards and 3 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2004 Grabbed 30 passes for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns as a freshman in 2003.
PERSONAL: Attended Hudsonville High School in Hudsonville, Michigan Named to the Detroit News Blue Chips list and was ranked 23rd on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 squad Played three years of football and was also a member of the basketball and baseball teams, winning All-Conference honors on the diamond Brother, Todd, was an All-American defensive tackle at Hillsdale College Enjoys traveling and plans to live abroad with his wife, Aubree, to carry out missionary work after football career Would like to live in South Africa.
ANDRE DIXON, running back
Height: 6-1; Weight: 210; DOB: Feb. 19, 1986
College: Connecticut; How Acquired: UFL Draft 2010 Round 1
PRO CAREER: Powerful rusher who also possesses the speed and moves to run around defenders Will make his UFL debut after being chosen by the Hartford Colonials in the first round (second overall) of the 2010 Draft.
COLLEGE: Made his debut at Connecticut in 2006, playing in the final four games of the season Earned first-team All-Big East honors in 2007 Missed the first two contests of the year through injury but bounced back to rush for 809 yards on 160 carries (5.1 average) with 3 touchdowns Also caught 24 passes for 280 yards and 1 touchdown His receiving yardage total was the best at UConn since Chad Martin in 1998 Enjoyed a career day against the USF Bulls, rushing for 167 yards on 32 carries and posting 210 all-purpose yards Sprained his ankle on the eve of the 2008 season, opening the way for Donald Brown, now of the Indianapolis Colts, to assume the starting role.
PERSONAL: Played football at New Brunswick High School and rushed for 1,018 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior Named second-team All-State and first-team All-Area as a senior in 2004 Helped his school to a 33-2 record from 2002-2004, including the 2003 state championship and three straight conference titles Was a member of the school's honor roll.
AUSTON ENGLISH, linebacker
Height: 6-3; Weight: 254; DOB: March 10, 1984
College: Oklahoma; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Rookie defensive end-turned-linebacker seeks to make initial professional regular-season roster with the Colonials Spent some time with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
COLLEGE: A three-year starter at defensive end who played in 33 games (28 starts) for the Sooners (2005, 2007-09) Had 92 career tackles, 28.5 career tackles for loss and 18 career sacks In nine games during his senior year of 2009, recorded four sacks Had a career-high 9.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2007 Suffered injuries in all three seasons that caused him to miss multiple games.
PERSONAL: Planned program major at Oklahoma.
TREVOR FORD, defensive back
Height: 6-0; Weight: 188; DOB: Feb. 19, 1986
College: Troy; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Defensive back comes to the Colonials for his first UFL season Spent 2010 training camp with the Arizona Cardinals Played three games with the Green Bay Packers in 2009, making two total tackles Originally an undrafted free agent with the Packers in 2009.
COLLEGE: As a senior in 2008, had 49 total tackles and six passes defensed Also saw time as a junior in 2007 Originally played at Florida State, playing in seven games in 2005.
PERSONAL: Attended Miami Northwestern High School A social science major.
MAURICE FOUNTAIN, defensive end
Height: 6-3; Weight: 268; DOB: Sept. 22, 1982
College: Clemson; How Acquired: Protected - 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns for his second UFL season after serving as a backup for the New York Sentinels in 2009 Had seven tackles and a half-sack last fall In 2008, had four sacks for the Arena Football League's Utah Blaze Played in arenafootball2 in 2007 with the Manchester Wolves, recording 13 sacks.
COLLEGE: Had two sacks and 39 tackles in 2003, earning Clemson's defensive 12-man award from coaches Picked off two passes in 2002.
PERSONAL: Attended Camden High School, and was a two-time all-conference player and the Most Valuable Player of the North-South High School All-Star game in Myrtle Beach.
RONNIE GHENT, tight end
Height: 6-2; Weight: 255; DOB: Jan. 5, 1980
College: Louisville; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns for a second season in the UFL after being protected by the Hartford Colonials Played for the New York Sentinels in 2009 and caught 14 passes for 113 yards to rank third on the team Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 Joined the Cincinnati Bengals later that season and stayed with the AFC North Club from 2004-2006 Spent the 2007 campaign with New Orleans Saints and played in eight regular season games.
COLLEGE: Earned first-team All-Conference USA honors in each of his four seasons at Louisville (2000-2003), becoming the first player to achieve such a feat Caught at least one pass in each of his final 37 college games Missed some playing time due to a knee injury as a junior in 2002 but bounced back as a senior in 2003 with 34 catches for 421 yards and 4 touchdowns Ended college career with 120 receptions for 1,349 yards and 15 touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Born in Lakeland, Florida Attended Lakeland High School and was a member of the football, basketball and track and field teams Was named first-team All-Polk County by the Tampa Tribune Majored in justice administration.
RYAN GLASPER, safety
Height: 5-11; Weight: 215; DOB: June 15, 1985
College: Boston College; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Versatile defender gained his first professional experience when he attended a rookie tryout camp with the New York Giants in 2007 Joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League later that year and converted to outside linebacker Played in eight games in 2007 and recorded 27 tackles, 10 special teams tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 tackles for losses and 2 pass defenses Played in the first 10 games of the 2008 season for Hamilton, recording 30 tackles and 5 special teams stops Was released by Hamilton on September 30, 2008 but was signed to the Toronto Argonauts' practice squad in October 2008 Also boasts off-season experience with the Edmonton Eskimos (2009).
COLLEGE: Played in 45 games with 29 starts during his career at Boston College Won two awards during his career with the Eagles Recorded 177 tackles, 5.5 tackles for losses, 1 sack, 6 interceptions and 8 pass defenses.
PERSONAL: Born in New Britain, Connecticut Attended Southington High School in Southington, Connecticut Played wide receiver, running back and defensive back during his high school career and also returned punts and kickoff returns Served as a team captain on the football team Earned SuperPrep All-American honors and was voted to the All-State Class LL team and was also named All-State by the Haven Register Was also a member of the basketball and track and field teams.
ADRIAN GRADY, defensive tackle
Height: 6-1; Weight: 302; DOB: Nov. 21, 1985
College: Louisville; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Looking to turn his camp and practice squad experience into a roster spot with the Colonials this fall Originally undrafted and signed as a rookie free agent by the Indianapolis Colts in 2009, also has been on practice squads with the New England Patriots and St. Louis Rams.
COLLEGE: As a senior in 2008, led the Cardinals in tackles for loss with nine, to go with two sacks Played in 36 games in college, and finished with 101 career tackles.
PERSONAL: A sports administration major A two-year starter at Coffee High School.
KEITH GRAY, center/guard
Height: 6-1; Weight: 294; DOB: Aug. 28, 1986
College: UConn; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Physical offensive lineman will make his UFL debut in 2010 after signing a free agent contract with the Hartford Colonials Originally entered the NFL as a free agent with the Carolina Panthers on May 1, 2009 but was among the final roster cuts on September 5, 2009 Signed with the Indianapolis Colts on December 2, 2009 Released by the Colts on January 21, 2010.
COLLEGE: Played in 34 games with 31 starts at center for Connecticut Played four years from 2005-2008 Started 13 contests as a senior in 2008 and served as team captain Anchored an offensive line that allowed Donald Brown to lead the nation with 2,083 rushing yards Started 13 games and served as team captain during the 2007 campaign Started the first two games of his sophomore season in 2006 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury against Wake Forest Played in six games with three starts as a freshman in 2005.
PERSONAL: Attended Doherty High School in Worcester, Massachusetts Majored in mathematics and actuarial science at Connecticut.
BEN HANNULA, cornerback
Height: 6-2; Weight: 205; DOB: Oct. 13, 1985
College: San Diego; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Versatile player with experience on both sides of the ball joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season Also boasts off-season NFL experience after attending mini-camp with the New York Giants in 2010.
COLLEGE: Was a two-way star for San Diego from 2005-2008 Played quarterback and wide receiver during his senior year of 2008, completing all 4 of his attempts, including 2 for touchdowns and catching 48 passes for 515 yards and 6 scores Played all 11 games on defense at cornerback as a junior in 2007, notching 39 tackles, 3 interceptions and 4 pass breakups Was named to the All-Patriot Football League second-team as a wide receiver as a sophomore in 2006 and second-team All-PFL as a cornerback in 2007 Led team with 56 receptions for 549 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2006 Posted 16 tackles and 1 fumble recovery on defense in 2005.
PERSONAL: An outstanding athlete at Bellarmine Prep School in Tacoma, Washington Was an All-League quarterback as a senior and was a second-team All-League quarterback as a junior Also earned All-State honors as a special teams player as a junior Was also a member of the track and field and basketball teams.
KENNY INGRAM, linebacker
Height: 6-5; Weight: 236; DOB: Feb. 27, 1986
College: Florida State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Ex-New York Giants free agent moves up the coast to attempt to make the Colonials' roster this fall Signed with the Giants in 2009 as an undrafted free agent, and spent time on their practice squad, but was released in late July 2010.
COLLEGE: Played in all 13 Florida State games as a senior, and made the first five starts of his career in 2008 Had 22 tackles as a senior, including 3.5 for loss Played in 34 games as a Seminole Started at Florida State, then spent time earning his eligibility back at Tallahassee Community College and East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi.
PERSONAL: Majored in rehabilitation services Went to Edgewater High School.
GREG ISDANER, offensive lineman
Height: 6-4; Weight: 325; DOB: Feb. 25, 1987
College: West Virginia; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: First-year offensive lineman looks to crack an opening day roster at the professional level Has spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
COLLEGE: Renounced his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2010 NFL draft Started 12 games and played in 13 as a junior in 2008 Was a starter all three years of college.
PERSONAL: Business and economics major at West Virginia Prepped at Episcopal Academy.
TAURUS JOHNSON, wide receiver
Height: 6-0; Weight: 205; DOB: April 13, 1986
College: South Florida; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Wide receiver and kickoff return threat begins first UFL season with Hartford Comes to the Colonials following 2010 training camp stints with the Miami Dolphins and the Cleveland Browns Originally an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, also spent parts of 2009 on practice squads with the Dolphins and Detroit Lions.
COLLEGE: Saw time in 49 games in his South Florida career from 2005 to 2008 Caught 112 passes for 1,434 yards and 12 touchdowns in his career Had college career-highs of 38 catches, 498 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.
PERSONAL: A native of Fort Myers, Florida Attended Cape Coral (Florida) High School.
FRANTZ JOSEPH, linebacker
Height: 6-2; Weight: 240; DOB: June 12, 1986
College: Florida Atlantic; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Playmaking linebacker seeks to crack an opening-day roster for the first time with the Colonials Spent time with the Oakland Raiders in 2009 and the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos in 2010.
COLLEGE: Started all 13 games in 2009 for FAU, leading the team with 154 tackles, nine tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries Recorded 131 tackles in 13 games in 2008, to go along with 12.5 tackles for loss and two sacks.
PERSONAL: Played at Fort Lauderdale High School, and was the team's captain as a senior A marketing a business management major.
DANNY LANSANAH, linebacker
Height: 6-1; Weight: 255; DOB: Aug. 28, 1985
College: UConn; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Local product with NFL experience joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL campaign Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2008 Played in five regular season games with the Packers in 2008 and recorded 2 tackles Also boasts off-season and practice squad experience with the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions (both 2009).
COLLEGE: Earned All-Big East (2007) honors during college career at Connecticut Posted massive numbers during that senior campaign, recording 121 tackles, 14 tackles for losses and 3 interceptions Recorded 99 tackles and 4 interceptions as a junior in 2006 Was a three-year starter at Connecticut from 2005-2007.
PERSONAL: Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Played football at Harrisburg High School.
SIMONI LAWRENCE, linebacker
Height: 6-0; Weight: 232; DOB: Feb. 1, 1989
College: Minnesota; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns to Colonials after NFL training camp stint Spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles from June to August 2010 Originally was a fifth-round pick of the Colonials in 2010.
COLLEGE: Started all 13 games for Minnesota in 2009, recording 85 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception In first year with Golden Gophers in 2008, played in all 13 games (five starts) and made 66 tackles, including 10.5 for loss, four sacks and an interception transferred to Minnesota from Valley Forge Military Academy.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Upper Darby High School Majored in communications studies.
TIM MATTRAN, center
Height: 6-4; Weight: 308; DOB: Oct. 23, 1984
College: Stanford; How Acquired: UFL Draft 2010 Round 6
PRO CAREER: Chosen in the sixth round (27th overall) of the 2010 UFL Draft by the Hartford Colonials Joins the Colonials after spending 2010 training camp with the St. Louis Rams Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2008 Spent the 2008 season on the practice squad of the Vikings and the Jacksonville Jaguars Spent the 2009 off-season with the Rams before being signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad on December 18, 2009.
COLLEGE: Spent six seasons at Stanford and played in four seasons with two medical red-shirts Was a walk-on at Stanford who did not play during the 2002 and 2003 seasons Played as a reserve tackle in 2004 and moved into a starting role at center in 2005 and held the position for six games Missed the 2006 campaign with a high ankle sprain but returned to start all 12 contests in 2007 Ended career with 18 starts and was named to the Pac-10 All-Academic team on four occasions.
PERSONAL: Played football at Chaska High School in Chanhassen, Minnesota Started every game on the offensive line during his junior and senior seasons Named honorable mention All-Lake Conference as a senior Was also a member of the track and field team for three years and competed in the shot put and discus Was captain of the track and field team during his senior season Two-year medallist in the state Science Olympiad Favorite TV show is Heroes and the place he would most like to visit in the world is New Zealand.
SHAHEER McBRIDE, wide receiver
Height: 6-2; Weight: 205; DOB: Feb. 6, 1985
College: Delaware State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008 and spent his rookie year on the NFC East club's practice squad Was released by the Eagles on August 25, 2009.
COLLEGE: Played four seasons at Delaware State and finished second all-time in receptions and third all-time in receiving yards Began college career in 2004 and was the MEAC Rookie of the Year after catching 46 passes for 849 yards and 7 touchdowns Was an All-MEAC first-team selection in 2005 after catching 50 passes for 720 yards and 6 touchdowns Caught 55 passes for 852 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2006 to earn first-team All-MEAC honors Ended career by catching 50 passes for 586 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior in 2007 Compiled a total of 201 catches for 3,007 yards and 33 touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Born in Chester, Pennsylvania Was an All-Delaware County Conference first-team selection at Chester High School Played running back and wide receiver Played just two seasons of varsity football Also played basketball.
JOSH McCOWN, quarterback
Height: 6-4; Weight: 215; DOB: July 4, 1979
College: Sam Houston State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Experienced passer brings NFL pedigree to the Hartford Colonials for the 2010 UFL season Originally chosen in the third round (81st overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals Played for the Cardinals from 2002-2005, Detroit Lions in 2006, Oakland Raiders in 2007 and Carolina Panthers in 2008-2009 Played in 47 NFL regular season games with 31 starts Compiled career figures of 610 completions from 1,058 attempts for 6,584 yards, 35 touchdowns and 40 interceptions Added 127 runs for 569 yards and 3 touchdowns Best season came with the Cardinals in 2004 when he started 13 of 14 games and hit on 233 of 408 attempts for 2,511 yards, 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
COLLEGE: Played three seasons at Southern Methodist University, passing for 4,022 yards and 24 touchdowns Left SMU to prove he could lead a passing attack and did just that at Sam Houston State, surpassing his career touchdown totals at his old school in just a single season Passed for 3,481 yards, 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a senior at Sam Houston State That passing yardage total was the best single-season effort in Sam Houston State history Following his senior season, McCown was one of 16 players considered for the Walter Payton Award, given to the top performer in NCAA Division 1-AA football.
PERSONAL: Brother, Luke, is an NFL quarterback with the Jacksonville Jaguars Born in Jacksonville, Texas Attended Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Texas. As a senior, he was the East Texas Player of the Year, District 17-4A Offensive Player of the Year, and an All-State honorable mention Also played basketball and won All-District second-team honors as a senior.
MARSHALL McDUFFIE, safety
Height: 6-2; Weight: 207; DOB: July 31, 1986
College: Florida International; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Big, strong defensive back who likes to deliver the big hit joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season Has spent some time with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers Signed with Tampa Bay in April 2009 Released by the Buccaneers on September 2, 2009.
COLLEGE: Played four seasons at Florida International (2004-2006 and 2008) Saw action in nine games as a true freshman in 2004 and started three times Ranked among the school's leading defenders with 40 tackles and 2.5 tackles for losses Played in eight games as a sophomore in 2005, recording 19 tackles and returning 4 interceptions for touchdowns, tying an NCAA I-A record that had stood since 1987 Competed in six games as a junior in 2006 and finished with 19 tackles and 1.5 tackles for losses Did not play in 2007 Played in nine games as a senior in 2008 while battling through a shoulder injury Recorded 26 tackles, 2 tackles for losses, 3 interceptions for 10 yards, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble.
PERSONAL: Played four years of football at Durant High School and added four seasons of basketball and two letters in track and field Earned All-Conference honors and served as captain of the football team Was MVP of the University of Central Florida football camp.
CLINT McPEEK, linebacker
Height: 6-2; Weight: 226; DOB: Dec. 22, 1986
College: New Mexico; How Acquired: UFL Draft 2010 11th Round
PRO CAREER: Prolific and tough linebacker will make his professional football debut in 2010 after being chosen by the Hartford Colonials in the 11th round (52nd overall) of the UFL Draft Has a reputation for delivering big hits.
COLLEGE: Former walk-on who developed into one of New Mexico's most versatile, toughest and most reliable players on defense Made a name for himself as one of the top defensive backs in the Mountain West Conference in 2008 when he played the hybrid linebacker/safety position in the team's 3-3-5 scheme Moved to outside linebacker in a 4-3 system as a senior in 2009 Finished career with 249 tackles, 9.5 stops for losses Played in 45 games with 29 starts Posted at least nine games with 10 tackles or more all in his final two seasons Also knocked down 14 passes during his career and added 1 interception.
PERSONAL: Attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque and was an All-State and All-Metro safety for the back-to-back Class 5A champions Helped his school go 26-0 during the 2003 and 2004 seasons Was also an All-District pick at wide receiver and was a member of the wrestling and track and field teams Majored in business administration.
TAYLOR MEHLHAFF, kicker
Height: 5-10; Weight: 184; DOB: Aug. 25, 1985
College: Wisconsin; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Kicker with NFL experience joins the UFL for the 2010 season after inking a free agent deal with the Hartford Colonials Originally chosen in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints Was waived by the Saints during the final cuts of the preseason but was re-signed to the active roster on October 8, 2008 Played in three games in relief of the injured Martin Gramatica and hit on 3 of 4 field goals (44 long) and 9 of 10 extra points Was released by the Saints on October 28, 2008 Signed with the Minnesota Vikings on December 31, 2008 but was waived on September 1, 2009.
COLLEGE: Played 51 games at Wisconsin Handled kickoff duties for all 51 games and also took care of field goals and extra points in 39 contests Connected on 50 of 65 field goals and 145 of 148 extra point attempts Scored 295 points to rank second on the school's all-time scoring charts Kicked off 287 times for an average of 62.8 yards with 123 touchbacks Was an All-Big Ten selection in 2006 and 2007 and was voted a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association in 2007.
PERSONAL: Was a decorated kicker during his time at Aberdeen Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota Was rated as America's best high school kicker by Rivals.com Earned first-team All-American honors from Ridell and second-team accolades from USA Today Was a two-time All-State, All-Area and All-Conference selection on special teams and was also an All-Conference choice at quarterback Named South Dakota's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2003 Played quarterback, strong safety, kicker and punter.
JOE MORTENSEN, linebacker
Height: 6-1; Weight: 250; DOB: July 27, 1986
College: Kansas; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns for a second UFL season after being protected by the Hartford Colonials for the 2009 campaign Played for the New York Sentinels during the inaugural UFL season and ranked fourth on their defense with 29 tackles and 2 pass defenses.
COLLEGE: Three-year starter who played in 50 games at Kansas from 2005-2008, starting his final 38 contests Recorded 282 tackles, 32 stops for losses, 8.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries and 10 pass defenses Enjoyed a career year as a junior in 2007 when he recorded 106 tackles, 15 tackles for losses, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries and 5 pass defenses to earn All-Big 12 honors Was also on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List in 2008.
PERSONAL: Born in Concord, California Hobbies include reading and lifting weights Attended Clayton Valley High School in San Francisco and was named an All-State first-team selection after his senior season Was named the Northern California Defensive MVP after notching a school record 171 tackles Also earned All-City and All-Metro honors.
VINCE OGHOBAASE, defensive tackle
Height: 6-5; Weight: 302; DOB: Jan. 24, 1987
College: Duke; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Consistent performer on the collegiate level joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL campaign Gained first professional experience on April 26, 2010 when he inked a free agent deal with the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
COLLEGE: Was a four-year starter at Duke from 2006-2009 Rounded out his career as a senior in 2009 by recording 37 tackles in eight appearances Added 7.5 tackles for losses, 2 sacks for 15 yards, 1 pass defense and 2 quarterback hurries Was an honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection as a junior in 2008 Started all 12 games at defensive tackle and recorded 51 tackles, 9 tackles for losses and 5 quarterback hurries His total of 6 sacks was second among defensive tackles in the ACC, behind Boston College first round draft pick B.J. Raji (Green Bay Packers) Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2007 and tied for the team lead with 4.5 sacks and ranked second on the squad with 12 tackles for losses Finished the year with 49 tackles and 4 quarterback pressures Started all 12 games as a freshman in 2006 and was named a Freshman All-American by Rivals.com, College Football News and The Sporting News Credited with 28 tackles, 8 tackles for losses and 1 sack.
PERSONAL: Played football for two years at Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas Was an All-American selection by PrepStar magazine Rated as the seventh-best defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com One of five finalists for the Watkins Award, an honor given to the top African-American high school student-athlete in the country Earned All-State honors as a senior and All-District accolades as a junior.
RYAN PALMER, cornerback
Height: 5-10; Weight: 190; DOB: Sept. 11, 1985
College: Texas; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Productive cornerback on the college level will make his UFL debut in 2010 after signing a free agent deal with the Hartford Colonials.
COLLEGE: Played four years at Texas from 2005-2008 Appeared in 50 games with 25 starts and posted 136 tackles, 3 sacks, 9 tackles for losses, 4 interceptions, 24 pass defenses, 3 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery Started 12 of 13 games as a senior in 2008 and was named second-team All-Big 12 by the Austin American-Statesman, the league's coaches, the Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Recorded 32 tackles, 3 sacks, 8 pass defenses and 3 interceptions Started all 13 games as a junior in 2007 and ranked second on the team with 80 tackles, a team-high 14 pass defenses, 3 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery Played in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2006 and in 10 games as a red-shirt freshman in 2005.
PERSONAL: Was a three-year starter at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas Played wide receiver and cornerback and was also an All-State sprinter for the track and field team Was a first-team All-District selection as a senior Born in Dallas, Texas Lists his favorite car as a Bentley, favorite movie as Menace II Society and favorite actor as Omar Epps.
RYAN PERRILLOUX, quarterback
Height: 6-2; Weight: 225; DOB: Jan. 1, 1987
College: Jacksonville State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Exciting quarterback prospect who has been compared to Donovan McNabb joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL campaign Gained his first professional experience in the spring of 2010 when he was invited to a tryout by the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
COLLEGE: Played two years at Louisiana State University (2006-2007) before rounding out his career with Jacksonville State (2008-2009) Saw little playing time as a freshman at LSU in 2006 as he backed up NFL-bound quarterbacks JaMarcus Russell and Matt Flynn Completed his only pass of the season against Louisiana-Lafayette on September 2, 2006 Made his first start at LSU as a sophomore, completing 20 of 25 attempts for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns against Middle Tennessee on September 15, 2007 Next start came in the SEC Championship Game on December 1 when he led LSU to victory over Tennessee by completing 20 of 30 passes for 243 yards and 1 touchdown That win placed LSU in the BCS National Championship Game Transferred in 2008 and led Jacksonville State to an 8-3 record, completing 174 of 276 passes for 2,199 yards and 19 touchdowns Was named Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week and OVC Offensive Player of the Week during that season Was named Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2009 despite only appearing in five games Threw for 961 yards, 12 touchdowns and 1 interception while posting a passer rating of 199.2 Added 40 rushes for 125 yards and 3 touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Enjoyed one of the most dominant high school careers in the state of Louisiana Played at East St. John High School in Reserve, Louisiana Racked up 12,705 yards of total offense (9,025 passing, 3,680 rushing) His passing yardage total of 9,025 ranks fourth all-time in state football records Accounted for 155 touchdowns (84 passing, 71 rushing) during his four years at East St. John Racked up a Louisiana high school record 5,006 total yards as a senior, including 3,546 yards passing and 1,460 yards rushing In his final high school game in the state playoffs, Perrilloux accounted for 495 yards of offense against Evangel Christian Academy Won the Hall Trophy as high school football's most outstanding player in 2004 and was named Offensive Player of the Year by USA Today Was named Louisiana's Mr Football Was named a Gatorade Player of the Year and was a Parade All-American Also played forward for the basketball team and center fielder for the baseball squad.
JARED RETKOFSKY, long snapper
Height: 6-5; Weight: 268; DOB: March 16, 1983
College: TCU; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Pin-point long snapper will play in his second UFL season Saw action in all six games last fall for the New York Sentinels In between UFL stints, saw a second tour of duty with the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing in two regular-season games after snapping in nine games for Pittsburgh in 2008 Was a member of the Steelers' Super Bowl XLIII-winning team.
COLLEGE: Retkosky served as a reserve defensive lineman who doubled as a long snapper for Texas Christian Played in every game in 2004 and 2005.
PERSONAL: Attended Northwest High School Was team captain and most valuable offensive player as a senior.
ANDREW ROBINSON, wide receiver
Height: 5-9; Weight: 191; DOB: March 4, 1987
College: Louisville; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Fleet-footed and hard-nosed wide receiver with experience on offense, defense and special teams joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season.
COLLEGE: Saw his first action as a sophomore at Louisville in 2007, appearing in 12 games and recording 1 special teams tackle Played on offense as a junior in 2008, catching 7 passes for 71 yards Also recorded 1 special teams tackle Played in eight games as a senior in 2009 and caught 1 pass for 16 yards Added 4 punt returns for 15 yards, 11 tackles on defense and 1 interception.
PERSONAL: Played prep football at Manual High School and totalled 78 receptions for 1,385 yards and 23 touchdowns Caught 48 passes for 985 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior Earned second-team All-State honors as a senior Was named District Player of the Year Also recorded 10 career interceptions as a defensive back.
ASAPH SCHWAPP, fullback
Height: 6-0; Weight: 257; DOB: Jan. 26, 1987
College: Notre Dame; How Acquired: UFL Draft 2010 Round 8
PRO CAREER: Big, tough, physical fullback was chosen in the eighth round (40th overall) of the 2010 UFL Draft by his local team, the Hartford Colonials Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2009 but was among the final roster cutdowns ahead of the regular season kickoff in September.
COLLEGE: Earned a reputation as one of the strongest players on the Notre Dame roster and as an imposing blocking back Was primarily used to pave the way for other runners during his career with the Fightin' Irish Played 39 career games and carried 44 times for 98 yards (9 long) and added 8 receptions for 62 yards (15 long).
PERSONAL: Graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford, Connecticut Earned first-team All-State honors from the Hartford Courant Averaged more than 5 yards per carry while rushing for 1,110 yards and also playing inside linebacker in 2004 Was named Gatorade Player of the Year for Connecticut Rushed for 1,313 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior and added 74 tackles, 8 sacks and 5 interceptions Rated the nation's 21st-best fullback by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report.
JONAS SEAWRIGHT, defensive tackle
Height: 6-6; Weight: 330; DOB: April 12, 1982
College: North Carolina; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Massive defensive lineman returns for a second UFL season after being protected by the Hartford Colonials Played for the New York Sentinels during the 2009 campaign and recorded 4 tackles and 2 pass defenses Served on the 53-man roster for the New York Giants during the 2006 NFL season, playing in nine games and recording 1 tackle Had originally joined the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 Was released by the NFC East club ahead of the 2007 regular season Signed with the Dallas Cowboys on May 18, 2009 but was waived ahead of the regular season kickoff.
COLLEGE: Began college career at North Carolina by appearing in two games as a freshman in 2001 Moved between the offensive and defensive lines as a sophomore in 2002 Played in 11 games and recorded 7 tackles Played in 12 games with six starts as a junior in 2003 and registered 10 tackles and 3 blocked kicks Recorded 29 tackles as a senior in 2004 and added 2 pass defenses, 2 quarterback hurries and 1 blocked kick.
PERSONAL: Attended Orangeburg Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, South Carolina Was a two-year starter for the football team and earned All-State honors as a senior Recorded 175 tackles and 5 sacks as a junior Full name is Jonas Salley Seawright.
BRIAN SIMMONS, offensive lineman
Height: 6-4; Weight: 315;' DOB: March 16, 1985
College: Oklahoma; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Rookie free agent lineman begins his first professional season with the Spent two weeks in 2010 training camp with the New England Patriots.
COLLEGE: Saw action in 42 games for the Sooners Oklahoma's starter at left guard in 2009, but missed five games due to injury Was a backup guard in first three collegiate seasons.
PERSONAL: Cousin Cedric plays in the National Basketball Association Majored in sociology Was born with club foot deformity - wears a size-15 right shoe and a size-18 left shoe.
ISAAC SOWELLS, offensive lineman
Height: 6-3; Weight: 320; DOB: May 4, 1982
College: Indiana; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Career NFL backup offensive lineman begins first UFL campaign with the Colonials Comes to Hartford following a stint at 2010 training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals Played in 17 games over three seasons (2006-08) with the Cleveland Browns Saw action in all 16 games with the Browns in 2008 Originally was a fourth-round pick of the Browns in 2006.
COLLEGE: Was a four-year letter winner at Indiana, and a starter at left tackle in his final three seasons.
PERSONAL: Hometown is Louisville, Kentucky Attended Doss High School An avid bowler Active in community service while with the Browns, supporting Children's Hospital, NFL Hometown Huddle, Rainbow Babies and Shoes and Clothes for Kids.
MICHALE SPICER, defensive end
Height: 6-3; Weight: 275; DOB: June 30, 1982
College: Western Carolina; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns for a second season in the UFL after being protected by the Hartford Colonials Played for the New York Sentinels in 2009 and recorded 6 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in 2004 but has gained most of his professional football experience in the Arena Football League playing linebacker and defensive line with the Los Angeles Avengers (2005-2006), Columbus Destroyers (2007), New Orleans VooDoo (2007-2008) Totaled 75 tackles, 10.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble in the AFL.
COLLEGE: Finished career as Western Carolina's all-time leader in tackles for losses with 58 and also posted 29 sacks Recorded 16 stops behind the line of scrimmage as a senior in 2003 and added 7.5 sacks and 1 interception as a senior in 2003 Was a two-time All-Southern Conference selection in 2002 and 2003.
PERSONAL: Played football at Southern Wayne High School in Dudley, North Carolina Rushed for more than 2,500 yards and 20 touchdowns Born in El Paso, Texas.
CAMERON STEPHENSON, guard
Height: 6-3; Weight: 326; DOB: June 18, 1983
College: Rutgers; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Versatile offensive lineman with NFL experience joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season Joins Hartford after spending 2010 training camp with the San Diego Chargers Boasts practice squad experience with the Green Bay Packers (2007), New Orleans Saints (2008) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2009) Originally chosen in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers Has also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles (2008).
COLLEGE: Spent the 2002 and 2003 seasons at Los Angeles Harbor College Started at defensive tackle in 2002 and recorded 78 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 29 quarterback hits, earning All-South Coast Conference second-team and All-State honors Recorded 4 tackles and 2.5 sacks in the 2003 season opener before missing the remainder of the campaign with a knee injury Played three years at Rutgers from 2004-2006, seeing action on the offensive and defensive lines Recorded 28 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 8 tackles for losses on defense Started at right guard as a senior in 2006 and earned second-team All-Big East honors.
PERSONAL: Born in Sydney, Australia Played three seasons of football at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California Started at left tackle and also played defensive tackle, earning All-Bay League and All-CIF honors on two occasions each Was named to the Los Angeles Times first team Recorded 86 tackles and 13.5 sacks during a two-year spell.
ORRIN THOMPSON, guard/tackle
Height: 6-6; Weight: 320; DOB: Nov. 11, 1982
College: Duke; How Acquired: Protected 2010
PRO CAREER: Returns for a second season in the UFL after being protected by the Hartford Colonials Served as a key starter on the offensive line for the New York Sentinels in 2009 Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and was immediately switched to offensive line having played defensive tackle in college Spent the entire 2005 campaign on Miami's practice squad Split practice squad time with the Dolphins and the Green Bay Packers during the 2006 season Was on Green Bay's active roster at the start of the 2007 season but did not see playing time and was signed to the practice squad in late October Also had another brief spell on Green Bay's active roster for the final week of the 2008 campaign Spent the 2009 off-season with the New York Giants before being among the final cuts of the preseason.
COLLEGE: Played in 46 career games at defensive tackle for the Blue Devils Started 27 games and collected 141 tackles, 16 stops for losses and 3.5 sacks Was selected to play in the annual Villages Gridiron Classic in Florida.
PERSONAL: Born in Camden, New Jersey Grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.
MARKEE WHITE, wide receiver
Height: 6-7; Weight: 205; DOB: Oct. 4, 1983
College: Texas State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: 2010 ArenaBowl hero takes his game outdoors after signing with the Colonials As a professional football rookie with the Arena Football League's Spokane Shock, caught 66 passes for 925 yards and 18 touchdowns during the regular season Caught nine passes for 99 yards and four touchdowns in the Shock's ArenaBowl XXIII win over the Tampa Bay Storm.
COLLEGE: Played 20 games in two seasons (2004-05) at Texas State, catching 67 passes for 980 yards In 2005, caught 56 passes for 786 yards and five touchdowns Came to Texas State from Long Beach City College.
PERSONAL: Also played basketball at Texas State Majored in exercise and sports science and minored in sociology Prepped at Long Beach Poly High School.
KYLE WHITEHURST, cornerback
Height: 6-2; Weight: 178; DOB: Jan. 19, 1982
College: Hampton; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Defensive back with blazing speed joins the Hartford Colonials as a free agent for the 2010 UFL season Played for the Omaha Beef of the National Indoor Football League in 2007 and 2008 Appeared in a total of 27 games and recorded 93 tackles, 3 tackles for losses, 5 interceptions and 5 pass breakups... Has also spent time with the Arena Football League's Spokane Shock.
COLLEGE: Played at Hampton from 2003-2005 after transferring from Marshall University Produced a career-best 2005 season as a senior, earning second-team All-MEAC honors Started all 12 games and recorded 63 tackles, 3.5 tackles for losses, 3 interceptions for 106 yards and 1 touchdown, 7 pass breakups, 3 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries and 1 forced fumble.
PERSONAL: Born in Hampton, Virginia Earned a degree in political science Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds while trying out for the Colonials in Petersburg, Virginia, in 2010 Played football at Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia.
JULIUS WILLIAMS, defensive end
Height: 6-2; Weight: 260; DOB: Aug. 19, 1986
College: UConn; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Defensive end begins first season in the UFL with the Colonials Made the 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars roster as an undrafted free agent Saw action in 11 games (one start), recording eight total tackles.
COLLEGE: Didn't miss a game in four seasons with the Huskies, playing in 50 games and making 26 starts Totalled 92 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks in career As a senior, 11 tackles for loss and six sacks were both second on the team.
PERSONAL: Majored in sociology Attended Towers (Georgia) High School.
DWAYNE WRIGHT, running back
Height: 5-11; Weight: 228; DOB: June 2, 1983
College: Fresno State; How Acquired: Free Agent 2010
PRO CAREER: Late arrival to team begins first UFL season after spending 2010 training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers Only on-field professional action came with the Buffalo Bills in 2007 In 15 games, ran 29 times for 94 yards and caught three passes for 17 yards Originally a fourth-round pick of the Bills in 2007, and also has spent time with the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.
COLLEGE: In final collegiate season in 2006, saw action in 12 games, and ran for 1,462 yards and 11 touchdowns on 261 carries Added 29 catches for 221 yards and a touchdown Returned from serious injury which cost him most of 2004 and all of 2005 In 2003, ran for 1,038 yards in 14 games Originally played at West Hills Junior College.
PERSONAL: Played at Lincoln (California) High School.


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Normally I HATE double posts, but this, this is WAY too AMAZING to not post until Friday.
Jogger runs mile with rabid fox on her arm
She then pried it off, tossed animal into her truck and drove self to hospital
PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Authorities in Arizona say a jogger attacked by a rabid fox ran a mile with the animal's jaws clamped on her arm and then drove herself to a hospital.
The Yavapai County sheriff's office said the woman told deputies she was on a trail near Prescott on Monday when the fox attacked and bit her foot.
She said she grabbed the fox by the neck when it went for her leg but it bit her arm.
The woman wanted the animal tested for rabies so she ran a mile to her car with the fox still biting her arm, then pried it off and tossed it in her trunk and drove to the Prescott hospital. The sheriff's office says the fox later bit an animal control officer. He and the woman are both receiving rabies vaccinations.
WHAT! This woman is my HERO!
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ROAD TRIP QUIZ: If you know Bodie, and we hope you do, since it is rightly billed as "the best example of an old west mining town in America," we have a question for you: What do you see a lot of when you're there? Historic buildings is a good answer. Reverent, hushed-voice visitors works, too. And, yes, maybe even crows (they tend to be particularly chatty around the Eastern Sierra-close ghost town, but maybe that's just our observation).
But photographers always win out in the numbers game. Cameras sometimes seem to outnumber people in Bodie, which is a positive thing, since documenting the gold-mining town helps others learn about the town, which in turn lends to its preservation efforts.
And as any photographer who has visited the "arrested decay" town knows, there isn't a bad picture to be taken. Bodie looks very much like it did in the 1800s, without a coffee shop or t-shirt emporium to be found. The place is a composition of a few simple and stunning elements: big sky, chatty crows, dusty roads, and detritus lying about (that one never, ever takes, given that there's a curse. Oh yes there is.)
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PHOTOGRAPHER DAY: You're allowed entry with your camera any day that Bodie is open, but, from May to October, the park marks the third Saturday of the month specifically for photographers. Meaning you may arrive at sunrise, just when the rays are peeping over the hills and lighting up the clutch of wooden and brick structures in fresh and interesting ways. No pics inside buildings are permitted, but you'll have plenty of great shots outside.
Cost? $75. Benefit? Your photos help Bodie live on, crows and curses and all.


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Wai kei Leung Fundraising Page
Participant Information
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Campaign Description"Race for Water 2019" will be held on 9 March as a prelude to the "World Water Day".
Participants are required to carry 5 liters of bottled water throughout the 15km, 30km or 42km trail. This campaign not only pose a physical challenge to racers, but also offers a first hand experience of the hardship and difficulties villagers have to face everyday to carry water from remote water source back home. By doing so, we aim to raise funds for various water projects which make clean water accessible to different communities.
We aim to raise HKD 4 million for building water storage facilities in arid regions of China, and purifying facilities in Nepal and Cambodia, in order to bring clean and safe water to over 5,000 people.
About A Drop of Life
A Drop of Life is a non-profit organization registered in Hong Kong. We follow the mandate: Passing our love and working for love. We believe that safe drinking-water is a common good. This is a basic human right that everyone should have. We aim to ensure the access to water and sanitation a reality for everyone. Since 1998, we have been building rain-saving water cellars and reservoirs in arid areas of China, organizing relief efforts for natural disaster victims and improving poverty situations. Moving forward we will extend our service and expertise to those in need in Nepal and Cambodia. Up to today, over 820,000 people were benefited from our various charitable programs and activities.
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has received a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for nuclear threat inspection, as part of a team led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and including Georgia Tech.
The proposal, titled "Low-Dose Inspection for Nuclear Threats Using Monochromatic Gamma-Rays," is led at Penn State by co-principal investigators Igor Jovanovic, the Bashore Faculty Development Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering, and Zoubeida Ounaies, the Dorothy Quiggle Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Cory Trivelpiece, a research associate at the Materials Research Institute, is also part of the effort.
The grant stems from the DHS and NSF Academic Research Initiative focusing on domestic nuclear detection, and is the only large multidisciplinary grant this program awarded to universities in the past five years.
The program is designed to develop new systems and sensors that will help detect nuclear weapons, special nuclear materials, radiation dispersal devices and related threats.
"As part of this collaborative research with MIT and Georgia Tech, Penn State will design, build and test novel composite detectors capable to discriminate among different types of radiation. We will also participate in integrated experimental campaigns at the MIT accelerator facility, with a goal to perform better inspections for special nuclear materials while simultaneously reducing the radiation dose," Jovanovic said.