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Property DescriptionThe Delaware Water Gap encompasses nearly 70,000 acres of breathtaking scenery along 40 miles of the Delaware River, which winds through the Appalachian Mountains. The park features waterfalls and many outdoor activities, including canoeing, hiking, camping, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing and more.
Take Exit 1 westbound off I-80. Bear left at end of ramp and cross under highway. Continue 1/8 mile to Kittatinny Point Visitor Center on right for information on activities in the park. Visitor Center is open 9 am to 5 pm daily in summer and on weekends in spring and fall.

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Having farm animal products in our food chain is inevitable, but what we can influence is how these animals are treated over the course of their lives. Healthier farm animals equates directly into more sustainable and healthier food sources. Our active involvement in the National Farm Animal Care Committee ensures that the best interests of the animals (not the industry) are advocated for. Your support will help us to continue this work.
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Most Canadians are not aware of how their food arrived at their tables. Eggs, milk, beef, lamb, pork products...these all come from animals that, in many cases, are not treated humanely. What happens to the laying hen after her egg production decreases? How are the beef cattle handled over the course of their relatively short lives? Who benefits from our efforts? Everyone, including the animals that are feeding you and your family.
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Support from the public allows us to continue our active involvement on the National Farm Animal Care Committee. As a founding partner of this Committee it is our mission to ensure that the welfare of farm animals is foremost (versus the interests of industry).
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Razer's DeathAdder gaming mouse is a powerful accessory for fans of 3D shooters and others who might demand a high degree of customizability in their mice. We wish that Razer had delivered on its promise of Vista support out of the box, but aside from that and a few other issues, the DeathAdder performs exceptionally well.
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Razer gets more branded peripherals with mice, mats, and laptop sleeves featuring leaders from the Autobots and the Decepticons.
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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
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Walk NYC: Willowbrook Park
at Carousel for All Children (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks will staff…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Bryant Park Juggling
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons.
Category: Games
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Views From the Past
at Outside the Dairy Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
A tour through Central Park in which you will learn about the history of the Park.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Presents E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
The nation's premier outdoor film festival brings classic films to the big screen for the 21st consecutive year.
Category: Festivals, Film, Free Summer Movies
Jazzmobile with Winard Harper
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
Join us for a performance by renowned Jazz drummer, Winard Harper, and the Winard Harper Sextet. Read more about Jazzmobile here.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
Outdoor Strength
at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Strength leads challenging and fun outdoor fitness classes that focus on strength training and aerobic intervals in and around Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
International Contemporary Circus Festival: Race Horse Company: "Petit Mal"
at 18 Mount Morris Park West (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Race Horse Company was born in 2008 out of an artistic need to create an uncompromising, personal and completely new kind of contemporary circus.
Category: Concerts, Theater, Free Summer Concerts
Bryant Park Reel Talks
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ready…Set…Action...Reel insight into the movie of the week.
Category: Film, Talks
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Presents Gladys Knight and the O'Jays
at Wingate Park, Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.
The 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series features gospel, classic soul, and R&B stars for a summer of hot performances.
Category: Concerts, Free Summer Concerts
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With our beautiful new building, the Women of Temple Sinai Gift Shop is now located in three different glass display cases. We carry absolutely beautiful and handsome Tallit Sets from Israel (at better than retail prices), mezuzot and Kosher inserts, Menorahs and Shabbat Candlesticks - plus occasional Holiday items.
The Tallit Sets are offered to the Temple Sinai Bar/Bat Mitzvah at a 10% discount.The glass display cases are located:1. outside Wm. Stern Hall across from the Albers Chapel2. on the wall as you enter the Clergy Wing3. across from the Temple Office and next to the Living Room Area (major display).The Office Staff have graciously offered to help you purchase any item you see in the display cases. Please do not hesitate to ask for help.Please consider buying from your Temple Gift Shop first as the profits return to Temple Sinai. If you have any questions or wish to set up an appointment (especially with the tallitot), please contact Barbara Morrison at (510) 547-2656
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1 cup flour
2/3 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa and 1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted.
1 cup chopped nuts
1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1-1/4 cups hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix flour, white sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, milk, butter and nuts; blend. Pour into ungreased square 9x9x2-inch pan.
In a separate bowl, stir brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa and salt, mixing well. Sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over batter last.
Bake 45 minutes. Cut into squares. Spoon sauce over each serving. Top with whipped cream.
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Add the warm look of wood and the classic beauty of marble to your guest bath with the 24" Aurelia Teak Vanity. A trough-style stone sink makes up the counter of this petite vanity, which is ideally sized for any lavatory where space is limited. A honey-colored wood, teak is moisture resistant and features unique wood grains that lend a casual look to this piece. The sink comes drilled for adding a single-hole faucet, sold separately.
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Process Safety Management
Process Safety Management (PSM) addresses the management of hazards associated with highly hazardous chemicals and processes and integrates technologies, procedures and management practices. In the US this is a legal OSHA requirement (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119) however it is a standard that can be applied globally to a variety of industrial sectors.
Two of the most important elements of a good PSM program are:
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), also known as HAZOP – defined by OSHA as 'an organized and systematic effort to identify and analyze the significance of potential hazards associated with the processing or handling of highly hazardous chemicals. A PHA provides information which will assist employers and employees in making decisions for improving safety and reducing the consequences of unwanted or unplanned releases of hazardous chemicals. A PHA is directed toward analyzing potential causes and consequences of fires, explosions, releases of toxic or flammable chemicals and major spills of hazardous chemicals. The PHA focuses on equipment, instrumentation, utilities, human actions (routine and nonroutine), and external factors that might impact the process. These considerations assist in determining the hazards and potential failure points or failure modes in a process.'
- Management of Change (MOC) – as defined by OSHA 'To properly manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment and facilities, one must define what is meant by change. In this process safety management standard, change includes all modifications to equipment, procedures, raw materials and processing conditions other than "replacement in kind." These changes need to be properly managed by identifying and reviewing them prior to implementation of the change. For example, the operating procedures contain the operating parameters (pressure limits, temperature ranges, flow rates, etc.) and the importance of operating within these limits. While the operator must have the flexibility to maintain safe operation within the established parameters, any operation outside of these parameters requires review and approval by a written management of change procedure.
Management of change covers such as changes in process technology and changes to equipment and instrumentation. Changes in process technology can result from changes in production rates, raw materials, experimentation, equipment unavailability, new equipment, new product development, change in catalyst and changes in operating conditions to improve yield or quality. Equipment changes include among others change in materials of construction, equipment specifications, piping pre-arrangements, experimental equipment, computer program revisions and changes in alarms and interlocks. Employers need to establish means and methods to detect both technical changes and mechanical changes.'
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We will come to your site and put on a five day workshop to review Process Safety Management Best Practices with key personnel on your site. This is an excellent tool to create awareness within your organization, since many sites do not fully understand requirement and implementation of a PSM program. Nor do they understand that current Best Practices, and regulations, require a formal PSM program.
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Burger King profits up; competition risingBy CANDICE CHOI
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A customer purchases a meal at a Burger King restaurant in Marseille-Provence airport in Marignane, France.NEW YORK A revamped menu helped boost Burger Kings profit in the fourth quarter but now the worlds second biggest hamburger chain says it needs to play up value more aggressively to compete with rivals.
The Miami-based chain said Friday that sales in the new year are trending modestly negative as the broader fast-food industry fights to attract cash-strapped diners with cheap eats.
To address the intensifying focus on value from competitors, Steve Wiborg, president of Burger Kings North America operations, noted the company launched a limited-time offer for a Junior Whopper for $1.29 this week.
Although Burger King will continue to pursue a barbell strategy of also offering premium items, Wiborg said that for now it will be a little more focused on value because of competitive pressures.
With the broader restaurant industry expected to be flat to modestly up this year, companies are going to greater lengths to convince people to eat out more. McDonalds, for example, has been underscoring its Dollar Menu to boost sales and recently added a Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger to the lineup. In some markets, the Oak Brook, Ill.-based chain is also offering six-piece Chicken McNuggets for a buck.
Wendys also revamped its 99-cent menu to offer customers more variety, as well as giving it more wiggle room to charge slightly higher prices. The chains new Right Price, Right Size menu has tiered pricing that goes up to around $2.
Meanwhile, Burger King CEO Bernardo Hees said that sales in Europe havent been affected by the horsemeat scandal that has gripped the region. The scandal erupted after testing showed that various ground beef products, such as a frozen lasagna meal, actually contained horsemeat. But Hees said Burger Kings sales in the United Kingdom have been up in January and February.
The remarks from Hees and Wiborg came after Burger King delivered a strong fourth-quarter results; its net income nearly doubled as a key sales figure rose in North America and the company shifted to a franchisee-owned store model that significantly slashed costs.
Adjusted earnings and revenue topped Wall Streets expectations. It also raised its dividend by 25 percent to 5 cents per share.
3G Capital, the private investment firm that owns a majority stake in the company, has been working to turn around Burger Kings business since purchasing it in 2010.
The franchisee-owned store model is aimed at cutting down on overhead costs and boosting profit margins. At the end of the year, the company said it was 97 percent franchised, versus 90 percent at the end of 2011. It planned to be nearly fully franchised this year.
Burger King said revenue at locations open at least a year climbed 2.7 percent in the quarter, boosted by a 3.7 percent increase in the U.S. and Canada. By contrast, McDonalds Corp. had reported last month that the figure rose just 0.1 percent globally and 0.3 percent in the U.S.
Burger King said results in North America were helped by new menu items such as its chicken parmesan sandwich, Cinnabon Minibon rolls and its holiday sweets menu.
In the region encompassing Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the figure rose 1.6 percent. It edged up a more modest 0.7 percent in Latin America and 0.8 percent in the Asia Pacific region. This figure is a key gauge of a restaurant operators health because it strips out the impact of newly closed and opened locations.
For the three months ended Dec. 31, Burger King earned $48.6 million, or 14 cents per share. That compares with $25 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier.
Removing one-time costs, earnings were 23 cents per share. Analysts polled by FactSet expected 15 cents per share.
Revenue fell 30 percent to $404.5 million as a result of the refranchising. This still topped Wall Streets estimate of $375.3 million.
Shares of Burger King gained 43 cents, or 2.6 percent, to $17 in midday trading. Its shares have been trading near the upper end of their 52-week range $12.91 to $18.46.
For the year, Burger King Worldwide Inc. earned $117.7 million, or 33 cents per share. Thats up from $88.1 million, or 25 cents per share, in the previous year. Annual revenue declined 16 percent to $1.97 billion from $2.34 billion.
Burger King Worldwide has more than 12,900 locations in 86 countries and territories.MORE IN National / World BusinessNEW YORK Worries about the outlook for growth in China and a slide in the price of oil pushed... Full StoryWASHINGTON Fewer Americans bought homes in August, as investors retreated from real estate and... Full StoryMONTPELIER Lets not call this a beer run. That has such a Friday night frat boy connotation. Full Story
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October 1, 2006
Elis Finish 18th at the Paul Short Invitational
Sept. 29, 2006
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Elis took 18th place with 470 points Friday at the Paul Short Invitational, hosted by Lehigh University. Villanova took first with 103. Brian Gertzen was Yale's top finisher with a time of 25:13 (45th).
Andrew Pitts was the Bulldogs' second runner at 25:29 (70th), while Jake Gallagher took 87th with a time of 25:39. In 133rd was Murat Kayali with a time of 26:08 and Maxwell Brown rounded out the five runners, placing 135th with a time of 26:09.
The Bulldogs will be back next Saturday for the New England Championships in Boston.
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October 2013
Intimate Partner Violence: Risk, Danger, Military Personnel, and Veterans 2:00 pm
Intimate Partner Violence: Risk,… @ BWJP Webinar
Oct 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) is pleased to announce a webinar on the current use of risk assessment tools in the criminal justice and [...]
Candlelight Vigil – Slidell 6:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil – Slidell @ Sheriff's Office Complex
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Duluth Model Training for Offender Programs 8:30 am
Duluth Model Training for Offend… @ Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Training Center
Oct 14 @ 8:30 am – Oct 16 @ 4:30 pm
The Duluth Model is an ever-evolving way of thinking about how a community works together to end domestic violence. This training is for anyone starting [...]


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My entry to the Doodler Anonymous + Blik wall graphic design challenge - Rock - Pop - Death won the community vote choice award and will be now made in to a limited edition 100 piece wall art by Blik. This challenge was fun, and a special shout out to all the talented designers on DA and all those who liked the artwork and voted for me.
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Opening Friday
Her (R): Writer-director Spike Jonze's sci-fi tinged fantasy centers on a man (Joaquin Phoenix) who falls in love with a computer operating system (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). Although it sounds cutesy, the movie is actually a melancholy and observant meditation on loneliness and alienation.
Lone Survivor (R): Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster and Emile Hirsch are among the members of a Navy SEAL team that failed a 2005 mission to hunt down a Taliban leader.
August: Osage County (R): Tracy Letts adapts his Pulitzer-prize winning play to the screen, with Meryl Streep as a domineering mother and Julia Roberts amongst her dysfunctional children. There will be shouting
The Legend of Hercules (PG-13) Renny Harlin ( The Deep Blue Sea, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight) directs this new recounting of the adventures of the musclebound Greek hero (played by Kellan Lutz).
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Downton Abbey (9 p.m. Sunday, WPBT-PBS 2): Oh my! As the fourth season gets under way, those poor Crawleys are awash in dead heirs, fatherless babies, and scandalous widows and wenches. It's enough to tax the stiffest upper lip.
Intelligence (9 p.m. Tuesday, CBS): An intelligence operative (Josh Holloway, Lost) has his brained fitted with a microchip that contains like a zillion national-security secrets. And a lethally sultry spy (Meghan Ory, Once Upon A Time) has been assigned to protect him. Hey, you think CBS will be surprised to learn this show already aired on NBC, when it was called Chuck?
Chicago P.D. (10 p.m. Wednesday, NBC): A new police procedural from producer Dick Wolf, who created all 885 of the Law & Order shows, of which this one is an indecently kissing cousin.
The Spoils of Babylon (10 p.m. Thursday, IFC): A big cast (it includes Jessica Alba, Val Kilmer, Tim Robbins, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell, just to name a view)- join in this send-up of the epic mini-series. The plot, using the term more loosely than either God or Daniel Webster would approve, nominally concerns the incestuous children of an oil dynasty. All you really need to know is that it's the kind of show where Ferrell plays the shah of Iran.
Banshee (10 p.m. Friday, Cinemax): Producer Alan Ball's delightfully over-the-top series about Amish mobsters (no, "Amish" is not a typo) terrorizing a tiny Pennsylvania town returns for a second season.
Helix (10 p.m. Friday, Syfy) In this new series, government eggheads find themselves racing against time to find a cure for a lethal virus that could wipe out all of humanity, and then things get worse. You know the Real Housewives of Miami are somehow or other at the bottom of this.
Enlisted (9:30 p.m. Friday, Fox): A slobby but amusing comedy about three inept brothers serving together on the most incompetent Army post in America. Located in Florida, naturally.
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must try to stop the Russian coup before Eastern Europe
lights up in flames.
The third Op-Center book looks at newly formed German
neo-Nazi groups which start spreading violence and
resurrecting visions which died 50 years ago. But now,
Germany won't be the only site of vilolence. The groups
begin trying to target Europe and create havoc
throughout the United States. Paul Hood and his team are
in Germany seeking to buy equipment for the new Regional
Op-Center and are drawn into the crisis.
Now that the Regional Op-Center is online in Greece,
the team observes Syrian terrorists attacking a dam
inside the borders of Turkey which threatens the water
supply of their own homeland. Their aim is not to hurt
their own people but only the first step in a simple
plan: force a new Middle Eastern war.
The fifth Op-Center deals with a potential civil war
in Spain. Spain appears ready to endure the most severe
internal turmoil in centuries. Only a few high level
Spanish officials see it coming but Op-Center confirms
it. Now, it must be stopped. But before Spain, with
United States assistance, can address the problem, an
Op-Center team member is murdered in Madrid on her way
to a top secret meeting.
Paul Hood, the Director of Op-Center, decides it is
time to retire because of the toll Op-Center has placed
on his marriage and family. But, just as he is about to
retire, his daughter is caught in a terrorist kidnapping
at the UN.
This is considered to be the best Op-Center book
yet. Remember, though, these are not written by Clancy!
Paul Hood is still part of Op-Center. Foggy Bottom
traitors secretly cause tensions to flare between Iran
and Azerbaijan hoping to start a shooting war to
increase their own power and profit. Along the way, the
President is accused of being mentally unstable and the
Op-Center members have to address war, the honor of the
President, and traitors in our own government.
A rebellion against the Indian government is being
pushed by an Islamic cleric. Striker is sent in to
kidnap him. But the long-standing border dispute
between India and Pakistan erupts and Striker gets
caught in the crossfire. Caught in the middle of a
full-fledged war, their fate rests in the hands of a
devious double agent whose own agenda is unknown.
The Vatican has a problem. A group of African
militiamen have kidnapped a priest and ordered all
Catholic missionaries to leave the nation of Botswana.
The Vatican turns to Op-Center for an investigation.
The real purpose of the action by the militiamen is a
plan by outside forces to destabilize the government and
seize the nation's diamond mines.
A radiation infested nearly dead pirate of Singapore
origin is found in the Celebes Sea of the Western
Pacific. The presence of radiation sets off warning
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Australia. Australian officials enlist Op-Center for a
top-secret investigation of nuclear disposal sites. An
empty drum from a recent drop-provides a clue that an
international conglomerate which has been hired to
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Don't expect any miracles with Dell
The PC maker is set to deliver its quarterly results after the bell amid growing concerns about its ability to withstand a cautious spending climate.
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Dell (DELL) reports its second-quarter results after market close on Tuesday amid growing concerns about its ability to withstand a cautious spending climate.
Chip giant Intel (INTC), for example, recently lowered its full-year guidance to reflect a challenging macroeconomic environment and a host of other companies, including Texas Instrument (TXN), have highlighted cautious spending.
Dell, of course, has already felt the strain of an uncertain economy. The No. 2 PC maker missed Wall Street's top and bottom line estimates in its first-quarter results earlier this year, pointing to weakness in EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa], parts of Asia and public sector. The Round Rock, Tex.-based company also offered weak guidance at the time, sending its shares plummeting.
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Set against this backdrop, any investors hoping for signs of a second-quarter turnaround will be sorely disappointed.
Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters are looking for Dell to report revenue of $14.64 billion and earnings of 45 cents a share, down from $15.7 billion and 54 cents a share in the prior year's quarter.
PCs, in particular, look set to be an issue. "Given the sluggish trends across the PC market and softer than expected IT spending patterns, we are lowering our 2QFY13 and forward projections on Dell," explained Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White, in a recent note.
White cut his second-quarter revenue estimate from $14.72 billion to $14.3 billion and his earnings forecast from 48 cents a share to 43 cents a share. The analyst also cut his fiscal 2013 earnings estimate from $1.98 per share to $1.80 per share and his fiscal 2014 projection from $2.26 to $2.06.
Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters currently expect Dell to earn $1.90 per share and $1.99 per share in fiscal years 2013 and 2014, respectively.
Topeka's White also expects Dell's PC sales to fall 4% quarter-over-quarter, below his prior estimate of flat sales.
The analyst is not alone in voicing his concerns about Dell. UBS recently warned that the company's near-term prospects are "troubling" thanks to PC pressure. "The core PC segment is under attack, and Dell is likely to reduce guidance," explained UBS analyst Steven Milunovich, in a recent note, adding that Dell's future is a tug of war between deteriorating PC results and its enterprise strategy.
The analyst, who believes that Dell will not see a strong financial recovery until fiscal 2015 and 2016, has a neutral rating and $12.50 price target on Dell's stock.
With Dell shares slumping more than 13% this year, the tech giant clearly has plenty of work to do.
"We are concerned that Dell is a company showing declines in revenue and earnings per share indicating market share losses and lower profitability," explained Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu, in a note released on Monday. "Moreover, we continue to believe the company is in a tough fundamental position sandwiched between low-cost players (Lenovo and Acer) and Apple (AAPL) encroaching more in its core PC business as Macs and mobile devices gain share."
Wu, who has a neutral rating on Dell, believes that the company still needs to take more aggressive steps to reinvent itself. "Despite efforts to grow beyond a PC company with multiple acquisitions over the past few years, we estimate 65%-70% of its business is still tied to PCs including peripherals, software, and services," he added.
Investors will also be listening out for information on Dell's attempts to boost its sales execution during the firm's second-quarter conference call.
Disappointing sales execution was one of the factors impacting the company's first-quarter numbers, although Dell says that efforts are already underway to resolve the problem.
Despite the economic and competitive pressures weighing on Dell, Topeka Capital Markets' White believes that there could be some longer-term upside for investors. "Recent acquisitions are a long-term positive," he said, pointing to the recent purchases of SonicWall, Make Technologies and Wyse Technology, which aim to boost its enterprise business.
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Airport could be an asset, but it could be a waste
consultant David Ketchum gave Blaine city council five options
for the future of the airport, but it came down to fix it
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Im an airport advocate but if its going to continue to be a default airport Id say save your money, he said. If the airport continues in its current role is it really earning its keep in the city core? To expand the airport there needs to be an acceptance on the part of the community that this is a viable part of the community, not just a place to land and take off but a larger commercial and industrial facility that happens to serve some recreational fliers. Can an airport like Blaine, given its surroundings and circumstance, turn into that kind of vital facility? Ive seen it happen.
Ketchums company Airspace was hired by the city to draft a feasibility study looking at the airports future and the possibility of extending the runway 1,400 feet and acquiring more land for commercial and industrial development. Options he is examining include no action, improving the airport in its current conformation, moving it out of downtown, expanding it or closing it.
In his preliminary report to council and airport commissioners September 30, Ketchum described some sizeable practical and financial hurdles to expanding the airport.
If the airport is to conform to federal standards, which would qualify it for federal funding, it will need to make some changes, Ketchum said. I saw some issues that, no matter what you decide to do will make your airport safer, he said. For example, the buffer around the airport is not large enough, Ketchum said. In its current configuration the runway safety zone extends over Pipeline Road and this represents a liability, he said. If the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gets involved with funding I can guarantee it to be an issue. The ability to adhere to geometric standards is a core issue.
For a longer runway and greater safety buffers the airport will need to acquire more land to the south of the existing facility. This area is a category two wetland, and that brings a whole bunch of issues into the picture, Ketchum said. The city might also have to consider closing Pipeline Road to extend the runway.
One hurdle the airport had made it over is to be added to the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) list. The federal list includes all airports in the United States whose existence is considered to be in national interest. Being on the NPIAS list is also a pre-requisite for federal grant funding. Ketchum said both federal and state dollars were available for airports to expand if they met standards and selection criteria. Being on NPIAS is not a guarantee of funding, he warned.
While he didnt present cost estimates to expand the airport, Ketchum indicated it would not be a small pricetag. The real issue here is what does it take to do it and wheres the money going to come from, presuming theres a will on the part of the community to do it, he said. To do it would likely require a grant from the FAA, and the FAA requires anextensive and expensive master planning process. It could be a two year process if you began immediately.
Also, the city would have to demonstrate a need for a bigger airport: local businesses hampered by the unavailability of certain air services, commercial air service willing to use the airport, or safety risks for a preponderance of the airport users due to planes designed for a bigger facility. Were a long way from showing a demonstrated need, Ketchum said, adding that wanting a bigger airport as a stimulus for the local economy wasnt good enough.
The demonstrated need is a two-headed monster, said airport commissioner Bob Anderson. A lot of people have indicated an interest in using the airport but wont until its improved. He added the removal of trees at the south end of the runway will get more users to the airport who now avoid it because of the flight path obstruction.
Ketchum said the issue of demonstrated need was the FAAs way of justifying their awards, and enthusiasm was a possible substitute. Could we access funds with the existing situation? Its possible but the community would need to be solidly behind it, he said. It would take every string being pulled I can think of.
Ketchum said he expects to complete the report in one or two weeks. Mayor Dieter Schugt asked if a public participation process could come next. The community has been divided in the past, he said. The facility has been perceived as just for a few people rather than a viable economic asset. Fellow council members agreed. Id rather open up that can of worms now before we commit to an expensive master plan, said John Liebert.
Airport commissioner Doug Fenton said expansion plans were intended to increase the value of the airport to the whole community. Our vision is not to make this a bigger airport for rich people, he said. We have no wish for a bigger toy in the heart of town. We want to make the airport more viable. Blaine needs a kick in the ass and this could be it. He said a key component to the expansion was development of commercial facilities linked to the airport and an adjacent industrial park.
Anderson said in other cities the airport has been the engine driving economic recovery, and Ketchum agreed to include information about such cities in his final report and a public presentation, to be scheduled later. We see it repeatedly where that mix comes together and it magically happens, Anderson said. Its hard to see that sitting here in Blaine with that tired old airport out there. I wish people here could see the difference an airport can make..


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Trimming an infant's nails for the first time can be daunting, and trimming a busy toddler's nails can be...challenging. Buzz B. is a new, battery-operated, oscillating nail trimmer from Zoli, hoping to make the job a little easier.
It has cushioned pads specifically designed for babies ages 0-2, so it doesn't harm the skin around the nail, and it has two speeds. It also comes with different pads for infant and toddler.
We think it's cute, but a little pricey at $25 for a nail trimmer that will only last a couple years. Plus it'll still require a toddler to submit to holding their nail, and depending on how quickly it works, we're wondering if clipping with a regular nail clipper would be faster.
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Another ridiculous, nonsensical and unnecessary baby item. Sorry to be so cynical. It's just an electric nail file.
Well, I would love to get one of those!!
I'm just so afraid when cutting my toddler's nails...
Oh joy. More disposable plastic to replace a pair of baby scissors that would last for generations.
I just trim while they sleep. Just one of many things that are easier to do while they're not awake. :)
How does the trimming them when they are sleeping work? Maybe my kid is a light sleeper but with the sleep sack on the toenails would never get trimmed at all. Plus, the light is off so I can't see anything . . . I had a few people say "Trim them while they sleep!" and never knew how to make that work.
Cutting a kid's skin when you're clipping the nails is scary as hell but it's also one of those hazing things I feel like you have to go through.
I always joked they should have a pedipaw for a kid but I think the noise would freak out most babies.
jensational. i trimed my sons fingernails while he was asleep. he was my first and took naps in a little rocking chair not the crib. we would pick his arm up and let it fall if it fell hard he was asleep. if it floated down he wasnt quite there yet.it was easy to pick up his hand (waiting about 15 min after he first fell asleep). trim up any nails. and be done he never knew it. worked about the first 8 months or so then i just did it after bath time. as he no longer sleept in that rocking chair. its an issue now but i let him act like he is trimming my nails with the clipper and it seems to calm him down. point to which finger nails and toe nails need clipping and get just those.
Eek, an electric nail file? I don't know about other folks, but those things feel awful on me. Can't imagine how that would be a more pleasant experience for a baby.
Funny enough, I used to trim my little brother's nails until he was old enough to do it himself. He didn't trust anyone else to do it, not even my mom!
I would always trim my sons nails when he was asleep, or as he got older, when I was breastfeeding him. And, finally, we just taught him to sit still. He was fascinated by the nail clipper and will just watch us when we clip them. Not all kids are like that, but I think it's probably easier for most than people would think.
Oh no! Just the thought of that gives me a shiver. Kinda like nails on a blackboard. Yikes!
I used to have a really hard time trimming my little ones nails once she got old enough to really figure out what was going on. And then a friend got me a small set of clippers that looked like a little bee. She thought that was hilarious and I've not have a problem for the past year. I just have to let her play with it a little after I'm done, which is not a big deal because it would be impossible to get anything in the clippers for her due to the angle and design of the piece.
OK perhaps this is bad mama of me but I let my kid watch TV while I trim his nails. He never gets to watch TV any other time (he is only 18 months) so it's pretty captivating for as long as it takes me to get the 2 hands done. I can't fathom how one could clip nails while breastfeeding. I have thought of that idea and tried to do it but I could never get my hand at the right angle to his nails plus I need my other hand to steady his finger.
If your kid can't sit still long enough for you to trim their nails with a regular nail clipper what would stop them from fidgeting with an eletric one?
Was used to trimming our two cat's nails so it wasn't as bad trimming our baby's. I used to trim her nails while she was bottle feeding or when she was in a sleepy mood or napping. Can't trim her nails when she's asleep at night because it would be dark and she's a tummy sleeper so it's not really possible. It's getting harder to trim her nails now because she's so fidgety so I'll do one hand now and the other hand later. Or give her a toy or something to distract her.
jensational, I usually do it during his afternoon or morning nap after he's eaten and fallen asleep in my arms. My glider is in the living room next to a tray I keep on the window seat. I keep the clippers and a tiny nail file for smoothing on the tray so they're always close at hand (no pun intended).


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Get set for a dose of Hitchcock-style thrills as The Two Faces Of January comes to BT Box Office – and enjoy our exclusive interview with the stars.
Get set for a dose of Hitchcock-style thrills as The Two Faces Of January comes to BT Box Office – and enjoy our exclusive interview with the stars.
It's the 20th (!) anniversary of Friends so why not look back at some of the beloved sitcom's funniest moments.
The hilarious US smash joins a host of comedy gems available to watch on BT Box Office now.
As hit US drama The Strain comes to Watch, we prepare to catch the super-scary tale of viruses and vampires – from behind the sofa.
The Chester pawn shop traders are back – and you can catch them first on BT TV.
As the gripping tale of political intrigues and family infighting in the Middle East arrives on FOX, we give you the lowdown on Tyrant.
Season 3 of acclaimed sleuthing show Perception has arrived on Alibi. Watch it now on BT TV.
Captain America's triumphant return in The Winter Soldier heads up our favourite superhero adventures.
To celebrate a decade since a certain TV phenomenon landed on our screens, here's 10 reasons to get lost in Lost.
With Channel 5's super soap Dallas you get fewer bubbles and more backstabbing for your buck
In the exciting sci-fi smash, Transcendence, man actually becomes machine with terrifying consequences. Watch it on BT Box Office now
Step into JRR Tolkien's magical world of hobbits now available on BT Box Office.
Take a look at Cate Blanchett and the rest of the cast of Woody Allen's hit film.
Sofia the First is now showing on BT TV. Find out more about her and other famous Disney Princesses, some of whom pay her a visit.
As the nation's favourite battle of the bakers heads to its new home on BBC One, we give you the lowdown on the gang that puts the icing on the GBBO cake.


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A semi went off the road and crashed into the Red Cedar River along Interstate 94 in Menomonie, Wis., early Tuesday morning.
The driver, 25-year-old Batrodin A. Siyad of Minneapolis, was found dead in the cab. The body of Siyad's passenger and co-driver, 26-year-old Mohammed O. Malin of Minneapolis, was recovered after the search resumed Wednesday.
Both men were members of the same extended family of Kenyan immigrants, and their loved ones told FOX 9 News the recovery of the bodies was a relief -- even if it did take some time.
Ali Gedi said his son, Siyad, was a good man and a hard worker who was healthy, describing it as a tragedy that his life was cut short.
By religious practice, it is a cultural practice to bury the dead the same day and the family struggled with the wait.
"It's very, very important for the family members -- for the father, to have closure," Gandi Mohamed explained."In our culture, it is very important to see the deceased buried the same day."
As the search stretched into Wednesday, family members said they hoped the Wisconsin State Patrol wouldn't give up -- and in the afternoon, their hopes were realized.
"It's one of the worst things in our culture that can happen -- to have a body missing," Mohamed said. "It is just killing the family right now."
Family members say the two men, described as cousins, were best friends who emigrated from Kenya in 2006. Siyad had driven a truck for a year, and Malin had joined him recently. Both hoped to one day own their own businesses.
Malin leaves behind two children and had another on the way.
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According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the westbound semi lost control on the snow-covered highway and went into the river around 4 a.m. Tuesday. Without witnesses, it is still unclear what led to the crash.
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A little basketball break was in order.
Been zipping back and forth to Macon and to see Whitefield Academy claim its second Class A boys state title. Hats off to AD John East and coach Tyrone Johnson and the rest of his staff. (Full disclosure: one of the Ledbetter girls cheers for the J.V. squad. Got to support the Wolfpack.)
Also, had to watch some of the conference tournament games to get ready for the Big Dance.
While I was off getting my basketball fix, the Falcons and tight end L.J. Smith were still square dancing at the Free Agency Ball. But the waltz appears over, according to a source close to the negotiations. Smith's lack of blocking ability isn't a scheme fit for the run happy Falcons.
The dancing is finally over and in the words of Beyonce Knowles they are not going to be putting a ring on this once blooming marriage.
Smith's options were down to Detroit and Atlanta. It seemed like the Falcons would easily be the winner. But Smith dragged his feet and the Falcons had a change of heart. In the end, they are a running team and Smith doesn't block. That's what football teams call "a bad scheme fit."
Now, as far as the Falcons are concerned, they could have put a "Waffle House – Pancake" clause in Smith's contract.
A little incentive clause for pancake blocks could have been a good motivator for Smith. They could have started at $200,000 after five pancakes and another $350,000 after 10 pancakes and so on.
That way Smith would have had added incentive to block and the Falcons offense would not have suffered when he was in the game.
In an ideal world, you need the tight end to block and catch. Maybe the Falcons could have made Smith go with offensive line coach Paul Boudreau and his assistant Paul Dunn during mini-camps. Those two could have got him re-dedicated to the blocking game.
MILLOY UPDATE: Former safety Lawyer Milloy has been in some initial talks with teams, according to his agent Todd France.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: The Falcons were represented at West Virginia's pro day last week. Quarterback Pat White attracted most of the attention, but linebacker Mortty Ivy was of some interest.
He's a smart kid, who played quarterback in high school. He helped himself by running a faster 40 time than the 4.88 he ran at the scouting combine. He's 6-foot-1, 248-pounds and played weakside at West Virginia. Some consider him a strongside linebacker in the NFL.
A couple of key pro day stops for the Falcons this week are Pittsburgh on Tuesday and the University of Georgia on Thursday.
NCAA TOURNEY TIPS: Well it is March and what would the blog be without a tournament tip or two.
Take Cleveland State in the first round. They have a really nice point guard in Cedric Jackson. You must have a point guard to pull off a tournament shocker.
The Vikings were one of the tournament's original Cinderella teams. Back in 1986 Ken "The Mouse" McFadden, Clinton Smith (the pride of Cleveland Audubon Junior High and John Adams High) and Clinton Ransey shocked the world when they upset Bobby Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers. Big Ten purists insist that the Hoosiers haven't been the same since and note that they had to go with JUCOs like Keith Smart to win the title in 1987. They have not won a title since.
My man Tom Crean will get the Hoosiers moving back in the right direction. Just hope he doesn't start wearing red sweaters.
As a matter of fact, even with Mick Cronin still working on getting Cincinnati Bearcats turned around, the Buckeye state is flushed with five tournament teams: CSU, Ohio State, Dayton, Xavier and Akron. Only Xavier appears capable of a deep run, though.
QUARTERACK MARKET: The news out of Denver about the cat fight between head coach Josh Daniels and Jay Cutler is not good news for the Falcons.
That adds one more quarterback to the open market at a time when they are trying to shop the rights to Michael Vick.
There's plenty of more hoops to watch this week. Thursday and Friday are the best to college basketball days of the year.
Fired up about the tournament? (Or are you a depressed Kentucky fan?) Since the Smith deal is not going down, what will the Falcons do for a pass catching tight end? We've got some time before the draft, but it's looking like the Falcons will go heavy on defense – safety, cornerback and defensive tackle look like the top priorities. Who would you like to see them pick? Would the Waffle House Pancake clause have worked for Smith?
March 16th, 2009
11:56 am
If the falcons sign LJ Smith, is there a chance that the Falcons take another Tight End in the draft?
March 16th, 2009
11:58 am
Maybe TD should stop acting like freeagency DIVA (Beyonce) and sign some mid class high talent players like he said he would. Its to many CB and Safty's floatin around out there that could have a falcon on their head in a few months!!!
March 16th, 2009
12:51 pm
LJ Smith is not much of an upgrade over Justin Peele … and the TE postion is pretty deep in this year's draft.
Smart move.
March 16th, 2009
12:53 pm
Makes much more sense to me to give the TEs we have a real chance – coach them into blockers and spend draft picks on defense and maybe some more offensive line motor graders.
March 16th, 2009
1:01 pm
[...] Falcons wave goodbye to LJ Smith [...]
March 16th, 2009
1:10 pm
Well, Amen to Smith not coming. To me this was always a downside of not filling defensive holes through free agency. Rather than take one of the many talented TEs in the draft, they HAD to take defensive players with their first three picks. Sadly, I'm not sure there are any good defensive FA left. So we'll get maybe a starting DB, DL and TE out of this draft and try to patch the other holes as best we can with the warm bodies on the team already.
Still, not wasting money and a roster post on LJ Smith is a good non-move.
March 16th, 2009
1:40 pm
It was a bad scheme fit from the moment they contacted his agent. Why did they bother to "dance" with him at all? When are the Falcons holding their OTAs and any word if Trey Lewis is healthy enough to participate?
March 16th, 2009
1:41 pm
RENO 911…ouch. Sorry you had to go through that. One thing you will learn around here is freedom of expression comes at a cost. One the AJC from time to time does not pay.
March 16th, 2009
1:42 pm
Great news on not picking up LJ Smith. Something seemed a little fishy how there were these random reports that Smith was coming to Atlanta, but nothing official anywhere. I also thought that he wasn't coming because it took way too long for something to happen. Last year, when the falcons really wanted somebody (i.e. Turner) they got him wrapped up. As I was saying last night, this year's draft is too deep to add an average TE, who has great talent but is hurt way too much.
Starting to think its looking like Pettigrew or Matthews, assuming Peria Jerry, BJ Raji, or Cushing are gone. Over at Falcons.com, the summary of mock drafts had the Falcons taking Pettigrew or Matthews the most.
I know we need defense, but if Pettigrew is available I say grab him. If not, take a chance on Matthews or Maybin. CB and SS's that would be available are not worth a #24 pick in my opinion. And besides Raji and Jerry, DT not either. I'll take a Ron Brace in the 3rd round anyday.
Scenario A
1)Pettigrew – TE 2)Chung – SS 3) Brace – DT 4)Asher Allen – CB
Scenario B
1) Matthews – OLB 2)Chung – SS 3)Cook or Nelson – TE 4)Hill – DT
March 16th, 2009
1:45 pm
Reno911, dude if what you say happened really did happen why are you still on the blog? How do you know that DOL did this? I mean in reality people are coming to read the writers aren't they?
March 16th, 2009
1:53 pm
This Gets Old … If," in reality people are coming to read the writers aren't they?"…Why are you commenting on what other bloggers say?
March 16th, 2009
2:03 pm
Reno 911…Get a life. In regards to not signing Smith, I think it's probably the right move. He was only worth signing if he came cheap. He previously played in a pass happy scheme and never really lit it up, so he had minimal value to the Falcons anyway.
March 16th, 2009
2:06 pm
I've asked this question before and seen someone else ask it. If Andre Smith is still availible at 24 would it be worth the risk to potentially have the best tackle combo in the NFL?
March 16th, 2009
2:19 pm
The Falcons do have needs on offense too. And if they were to get two defensive starters in one draft I'd be amazed. If you pay attention to how the Patriots (why they get mentioned here so much puzzles me because TD wasn't calling shots there but is here) do business they sign a number of free agents.
Signing a TE is important because it's proven to be difficult for Atlanta to score down in the red zone and it makes it more difficult to double Roddy White all of the time. Couple that with Turner's weakness in the passing game and you're restricting the QB. One of the worst things about last year may have been acquiring Foxworth so late. A lot of people act as if Fox wanted money from our personal accounts. Question: How often does Ozzie Newsome miss on players like this?
March 16th, 2009
2:30 pm
I'm somewhat relieved that we won't be signing Smith. .don't know why exactly. Has anyone else read the scoop on Connor Barwin, DE, from Cincinnati? He's been compared to Mike Vrabel of NE/KC. Probably not first round material, but sounds like a great prospect.
I'm still a little surprised that we're not hearing anything about Freddie Keiaho, the LB from Indy. Of course, it's still pretty early in free agency. I'm like you guys. . .I want something to happen. .now!
March 16th, 2009
2:34 pm
Matthews is not the choice the Birds should make in the first round. He is a one year wonder, living off the the reputations of his bloodlines and USC. My picks are as follows:
March 16th, 2009
2:38 pm
My picks are: 1) SS Patrick Chung 2) OLB Marcus Freeman 3)TE Shawn Nelson GO FALCONS!!!
March 16th, 2009
2:43 pm
I don't think they serve pancakes at Waffle House. Just sayin.
March 16th, 2009
2:43 pm
[...] Atlanta Journal-Constitution Reports L.J. Smith Not Signing With Falcons [...]
March 16th, 2009
2:44 pm
To everyone here that thinks the Falcons are going to pick a TE in the first or second round, don't get your hopes up. Our offensive scheme does not prioritize the TE position, unlike San Diego or Dallas. You may say that is because we don't have a pass-catching TE, which is true, but if you look at Mike Mularky's couching history then you will see that he has never had a TE average more than 40 catches a year. Instead, we should simply pick best player available, regardless of position.
March 16th, 2009
2:45 pm
Excellent points Please….
March 16th, 2009
2:52 pm
Nice picture D LED…. Now if we could get one of her in that birthday suit. Im glad we didnt sign LJ, he is often injured and drops the ball way too much for my liking. Also there are better TE's in the draft right now. Heres my take on our draft
1. I would try to trade down for extra picks -our first for a 2nd /3rd
2nd-DT Hood/ D Scott (who ever is available)
2nd-SS Moore/ Chung/ R. Johnson
3rd-TE J Cook/ James Casey
3rd-LB Z follett/ G Mcrath
4th -CB Butler /A Allen
5th DT….OT
6th LB
If no trade down is available
1st- Delmas/ Mathews
2nd- DT-Z.Hood
3rd- CB- Mickens
4th-TE Coffman/ Cook/ Casey
5th DT J Gillbert/ S Lee hill
6th Ol A Gardner
I sure hope we dont spend a 1st on Pettigrew…….. Lets Go TD GIT R DUN LOL
March 16th, 2009
2:54 pm
I prefer Chung but I would rather see us take Pettigrew over Matthews. I'm just not sold on the kid.
March 16th, 2009
2:55 pm
Nelson of USM offers the best blocking skills outside of Pettigrew and he is a big target…a fourth WR if you look at it.
March 16th, 2009
3:08 pm
I MUS, like the idea of drafting down for more picks. Good list of draft picks you have there. I'd rather grab Nelson or Cook in the 3rd because I don't think they'll drop to the fourth. If we're going the SS/CB/DT route, none of the guys that will be available are worth a #24 pick. Unless Vontae Davis, Malcom Jenkins, BJ Raji, or Perry Jeria drop, the rest of the DT's or CB's aren't worth a first round pick. I just don't see that any in the SS group is worth #24. Is there really that much difference between Delmas and Rashad Johnson or Patrick Chung?
Seminole, like your TE Shawn Nelson pick in the 3rd, but have to disagree with you on drafting SS first round. I like the Patrick Chung pick and thats who I think we should snag, but not until the second round. And as far Matthews, I think he has more upside than Cushing. He had a faster 40 time and seems to have a chance to continue to improve, whereas Cushing may have potentially maxed out.
March 16th, 2009
3:08 pm
**Just Say No**
LJ Smith isnt the answer. He had a couple good years in Philly with Don McNabb and their spread offense. Falcoons run the ball and need a TE that can do both. Inserting LJ only signals to the defense that a pass is coming their way.
I think TE are overrated anyway. Notice the small market for Tony Gonzalez – here sits an All-pro TE with a $10M per salary that nobody will touch. I think a good one can be had in the draft or free agency, certainly not 1st-3rd, too many other holes to fill.
Increasingly, I think the Falcoons should move down in the draft. Pickings are pretty slim at 24: DT, Peria Jerry, DB, Sean Smith, LB, Brian Cushing. If we dont get those frontrunners, we need to move back from the 1st and up from the 5th.
There's very good talent in the 2-4 rounds that fill our needs: The two #5s could be combined with the #1, turning 3 picks into 5-6 picks, between rds. 2-4, which could give us the depth and young legs on both sides of the ball.
I not convinced that the talent available at the bottom of the 1st rd. is any better than that in the 2nd-3rd rds. In that case, you might as well move down.
Along with defensive secondary help, we still need a OL, TE and an extraordinary talents available.
Its clear we're not going to spend money in free agency to address needs, so stockpile the picks.
March 16th, 2009
3:10 pm
I agree with you on Pettigrew. If given the choice between Pettigrew and Matthews, I'd say Pettigrew.
March 16th, 2009
3:12 pm
….wow DOL, I thought I clicked the College Basketball link and not the Falcon's link. I know news is slow, but come on. Football is king.
Anyway, Has there been any word out of ATL (positive or negative) on Ken Lucas. I figure we can sign him to a veteran minimum and let him exact revenge twice a year on Steve Smith. I am not saying start the guy, but let him compete for Nickel-back. Once players start getting injured in pre-season work-outs and games, it may be too late. Just saying.
March 16th, 2009
3:13 pm
RENO911: I took it down. No problem. Will take the rest of them down later. Got three rules. 1) Don't come on my blog trying to clown me. I don't come to your job and heckle you for being on my blog. Seems pretty reasonable to me. 2) Watch the race stuff and keep y'all from fighting over that. 3)Keep the focus on football. You want to talk football, you'll always be welcome.
HALSEY: Checking on the pancakes at Waffle House. I should have said IHOP.
PHILLIP SHARP: DLED has manned up a long time ago. Do your homework. Like Coach Smitty said, you've got to cross train. A little hoops and football mixes well at this time of the year.
MORE HOOPS: As for basketball, forgot to give a shout out to my man Todd Bozeman for getting the Golden Bears of Morgan State to the Big Dance. Bozeman served an eight-year NCAA probation after the Cal program misdeeds. Good luck in the tourney!!!
I MUS.WRITE: Glad you like the picture.
March 16th, 2009
3:13 pm
D3, Chung is the best safety in the draft and he will not make it through to our pick in the second. SS is a position of critical need for us and we should get him sooner rather than later. After that, the flexibility in the safety position drops off dramatically; either all pass or all run. TD and Smitty like flexibility and taking Chung would allow us to keep DeCoud in place as our primary ST gunner.
March 16th, 2009
3:19 pm
There does seem to be some wisdom in trading down a bit. Of course, as long as they draft GOOD players, it really doesn't matter who they pick. We have needs to fill.
I wonder if Chris McAllister would be signed for cheap. He'll only play about 10 game a year, but since we seem to be purusing an Olly Olly Oxen Free approach to the CB position, why not bring a guy who can play some and teach some, too.
March 16th, 2009
3:25 pm
Better play out of linebacker corps would allow take some of the pressure off the CBs.It would also open up the safeties to assist in the pass game as well. Speed and versatility are keys in the LB corps. Nicholas should be ready to show his stuff. Peterson is holding down a side for a year until his replacement is ready. Grimes held his own until his injury. Houston needs to be more disciplined. If Hutchins or Irons can challenge him this off season, it may light the needed fire to improve his game.
March 16th, 2009
3:45 pm
March 16th, 2009
4:27 pm
[...] [Falcons] Falcons Out Of The Running For Free Agent TE L.J. Smith? the Falcons and tight end L.J. Smith were still square dancing at the Free Agency Ball. But the waltz appears over, according to a source close to the negotiations. Smith
March 16th, 2009
4:28 pm
DLed: What seems to be the behind the scene story on LJ? Also any news on us going after anyother FA TE's?
March 16th, 2009
4:29 pm
Marcos your grammar is worse than a 2nd graders. "WE REALLY NEAD"?? Normally I think people are nerds for pointing out grammar in a blog but seriously dude… hooked on phonics could work for you too.
March 16th, 2009
4:30 pm
I think the people on this blog are highly overestimating the value of a late 1st round pick. Its pretty hard to trade a late 1st rounder for a 2nd round pick plus something else. Many GMs would flat rather have a mid 2nd round pick to a late first round pick anyway and wouldn't trade one for another, even straight up. You basically have to find a team that really wants a specific guy who is available later than they thought he would be to get a lot of value out of a late first round pick. Remember how much flack Dimitroff took for trading up late in teh first round for Baker?
March 16th, 2009
4:32 pm
DOL, I have to disagree with your assessment of the Cutler situation. I don't think the Falcons have a snowball's chance in hades of finding a team to take Vick's rights in a trade, so I really doubt that Cutler's availability changes anything. Vick is owed way too much money on his current contract for a guy who hasn't played outside the Leavenworth Penal League for two-plus years. I think the rest of the league is just going to wait for Dimitroff to cut the cord on Vick and let him become a free agent…stinks that we have to take the cap hit, but I don't see that there's much of an alternative.
March 16th, 2009
4:36 pm
I agree Art. Nobody will be willing to pay much for Vick. There are too many questions to invest in him as a starter and there will be a major PR hit to the team that takes him initially. Not to mention Goodell is yet to make his decision on when he can return…
March 16th, 2009
4:41 pm
[...] [Falcons] Falcons No Longer Interested In TE L.J. Smith? The Atlanta Falcons and tight end L.J. Smith were still square dancing at the Free Agency Ball. But the waltz appears over, according to a source close to the negotiations. Smith
March 16th, 2009
4:47 pm
[...] via Falcons wave goodbye to L.J. Smith | Atlanta Falcons with D. Orlando Ledbetter. [...]
March 16th, 2009
4:51 pm
I would like to see the Falcons pursue Leonard Pope. Not just because he's a former DAWGS but because he's a good young TE. They could get and mold him. He blocked well and could really catch the ball last time I checked and he's not used very much in the Arizona offense. It's just not a TE friendly offense.
March 16th, 2009
4:52 pm
DLed –
You the man, man. Alot of the bloggers are blogging non-stop on other sites as well and dont understand that during an NFL offseason there are times when next to nothing is happening. Cant expect a new blog every day containing nothing can we? dayum.
So whats with the [Falcons] [....] comments?? Seems redundant and exploitative to me.
A hate it, but i also have to agree with the premise of no team trading for Vicks rights when the immanent release is nearing. Actually, has TD or Blank outright said, ever, that they were intending to release Vick at any time? Just wondering….
March 16th, 2009
4:53 pm
With regard to Vick – if there are no takers – would ATL attempt to work out a new one or two year deal to retain him as a "multi-purpose" player? I would think it could be REALLY interesting to have him as a back-up QB, slot receiver, tailback, wildcat, etc., to get back up to speed. I would also think that Vick, after doing what he did to the organization and city, would be willing to play at a reduced rate (and still be able to pay-off some debts)in order to get the playing time he so desperately needs. I think the big problem here is that it is TOTALLY UNFAIR that the Falcons should have to take ANY salary cap hit for Vick's mistakes.
March 16th, 2009
4:57 pm
Tripp -
100% agree with your last point….
March 16th, 2009
4:59 pm
FJR, I seem to recall the Falcons moving up into the late first round last year from the early 2nd. If a team, let's say the Browns, REALLY wants, let's say Peria Jerry and know he won't make it past Indy, then they could trade up into the first and down in the third. If the Falcons are content with the talent they can get around pick 34, but really want a better option early in the third… it makes sense for both teams. Again, if that's what both teams want.
March 16th, 2009
4:59 pm
Tripp, MV not only commited horrible acts while a Falcon (and initially liead about it) he destroyed our franchise. The idea of keeping Vick on the roster would be the worst decision the front office could ever make. It would be a circus unlike any other. Not only would there be a QB controversy, there would be a racial controversy due to the city this franchise is located. I'm not trying to attack you Tripp, but keeping Vick would be the stupidest move EVER. Good thing our management is smart and will cut ties from the player who burned the Falcons organization to the ground just two long years ago.
March 16th, 2009
5:01 pm
Vick as a wildcat player is interesting, but that bridge in Atlanta is burned. Blank can't go back on what he said and said repeatedly. Best case, you renegotiate and trade the new contract.
March 16th, 2009
5:02 pm
Tripp, there is no fairness in American business especially the NFL. Simply put, we should have never paid such a contract to a QB that was still largely unproven. Granted he was the BEST RB not playing running back in the league but we were absolutely silly in that deal. No one is going to offer anything for Vick because they simply can wait us out. We will have no choice but to eat the nearly $38 million guaranteed in the deal. We thus must work the draft now for our long term future.


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Conceiving and Planning a Successful Multimedia-based Classroom Assignment
Faculty members interested in planning a multimedia assignment for their class should contact Mary Ann Mengel.
Providing students with the required skills
Our regional Media Commons Consultant, Carla Rapp, is available to provide classroom demonstrations of iMovie or GarageBand. To coordinate a classroom visit with Carla, contact Mary Ann Mengel.
Refer your students to additional resources located at the Media Commons website.
View samples of work produced by students using our Media Commons facilities:
For additional information about the Media Commons, contact Mary Ann Mengel, ext. 6136.
Berks Media Commons
Thun Library:
Rooms 126, 127, 128, 130
Mary Ann Mengel
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