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6 high-stake tech stocks for 2014
Each of these movers and shakers is being propelled by gale-force industry trends. Investors could reap huge rewards.
By Karen Riccio
All of the big technology research firms -- Gartner, Forrester, 451 Research, IDC, Yankee Group -- are making cyber-wide headlines for their "Top Trends for 2014" predictions. I'm a firm believer that key trends in this most explosive, disruptive sector will dictate many of the winners and losers in the stock market as well.
The following on-the-cusp companies provide solutions that can make or break the way the government spots criminals, how individuals keep identities private and companies keep data secure, or where and how we all store zettabytes of data. You most certainly have heard about a couple of them; others may require a few taps into a search engine.
They all, however, offer potentially huge rewards for investors in 2014 and beyond.
Here are six high-stakes tech stocks that should be on your radar, plus the key trends that are propelling each:
Amazon (AMZN)
What it does: While Amazon's success as an online retailer is unprecedented, its Amazon Web Services (AWS) business may be the driver for the future decade. AWS recently beat IBM as winner of a $600 million contract with the CIA to manage its private cloud. AWS contributed $844 million to Amazon's bottom line in the second quarter of 2013.
Market cap: $176 billion
The big trend: The global market for cloud infrastructure services is projected to reach $63.5 billion by 2018, driven by widespread adoption of cloud computing by enterprises worldwide against a backdrop of increased pressure to reduce IT costs.
Performance: Year-over-year revenue jumped 24% to just shy of $17.1 billion in third quarter.
Stock gain this year: +55%
ImageWare Systems (IWSY)
What it does: The San Diego company is in the business of facial recognition technology. It was recently awarded a $2.2 million contract by its largest customer, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, to expand its personal identity verification (PIV) capabilities across federal, state and local lines.
Market cap: $143 million
The big trend: The U.S. government has invested a lot of money in this technology and, from the looks of it, must continue to do so. That is why facial recognition technology is expected to become a $6.5 billion industry by 2018.
Performance: Total revenues in the third quarter of 2013 increased 167% to $2.5 million from $938,000 in the third quarter of 2012.
Stock gain this year: +111%
Western Digital Corp. (WDC)
What it does: Develops, manufactures, and sells hard disk drives (HDD) and other computer storage devices. Western Digital forecasts revenue from Big Data and cloud to grow at an annual rate of 34% through 2020.
Market cap: $12.7 billion
Trend: IDC's Digital Universe projects that people will create three times more content in 2015 as in 2012 (from 2.8 zettabyes to 8.6 zettabyes).
Performance: Full-year 2013 revenues of $15.4 billion soared 23% above the prior year's results.
Stock gain this year: +81%
CA Technologies (CA)
What it does: Provides Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software for IT. Under the leadership of CEO Michael Gregoire, the company has consistently cut costs and expanded its cloud offerings.
Market cap: $14.8 billion
The big trend: Fewer than 10% of mid- to large-sized data centers utilize DCIM software. 451 Research says DCIM supplier revenue will reach $1.8 billion by 2016, representing a 44% compound annual growth rate.
Performance: CA Technologies' revenue was flat for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2014, which ended in September, although it's worth noting that net income for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30 rose 42% to $335 million.
Stock gain this year: +44%
LifeLock (LOCK)
What it does: LifeLock provides identity-theft protection services in a subscription platform. For $25 per month, LifeLock will remove your name from junk-mail lists, monitor the Web for fraudulent use of your name, Social Security number and other personal information, and alert you about potential breaches.
Market cap: $1.5 billion
The big trend: The same technologies that make banking, shopping and working so convenient also make identity theft easier. The Javelin Strategy & Research's 2012 Identity Theft Report says that 12.6 million people were violated at a cost of $21 million. At a projected growth rate of 4% per year, losses will become even more staggering.
Performance: LifeLock's third-quarter revenue grew 33% to $95.7 million year-over-year.
Stock gain this year: +103%
FireEye Inc. (FEYE)
What it does: FireEye provides malware protection systems (MPS) to enterprises and governments. FireEye just released a report that said it had gained visibility into 23 different servers used to command and coordinate attacks by Chinese entities on foreign ministries in five European countries. The attacks reportedly date back to 2010.
Market Cap: $4.5 billion
The big trend: Cyber criminals launched 1.5 billion web attacks in 2012, infiltrating 6.5 million unique domains. Malicious codes corrupted servers in the Internet zones of 202 countries, just 20 of which accounted for 96.1% of all of those detected by IT security vendor Kapersky Labs.
Performance: TBA (IPO launched on Sept. 20, 2013)
Stock gain this year: +2.5% (IPO launched on Sept. 20, 2013)
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is finally going on the record about the October 13 incident outside a New York City hot spot, which resulted in a police investigation.
"I got into an argument, I am a human being. I am going to get into an argument," Diddy told Access Hollywood on Wednesday. "I am making no denial about that, but I did not punch anybody."
Sources have told Access police were planning on charging Diddy with third degree assault and "possibly other misdemeanor charges as well."
The allegations stem from an October 13 incident outside a Gotham city hot spot, where an eyewitness told MTV News that around 3:30 AM, they saw Diddy engaged in an "intense" discussion with a man outside of the establishment.
Soon thereafter, Diddy and the other man involved reportedly entered the club and were seated at different tables
Once inside Kiosk, Diddy "aggressively marched" to the man's table and confronted him, the witness claimed. It was at this point that Diddy allegedly hit the man twice.
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Looking more like a cross between Evel Knievel and Chastity Bono, female pop star P!nk butched it up on her Triumph motorcycle in L.A. on Thursday.
Lady Marmalade is now a biker chick!
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I think Pink always looks beautiful, She is her own person and not apologetic about it. She looks good.
Pork for lunch, beef for dinner, and M&Ms for a snack.
I like Pink. She's not afraid to be a tough girl when she wants. She acts like herself and isn't afraid to show it. Just because she's a little rough around the edges does not make her a lesbian. She probably has one of the most stable straight relationships in hollywood. and her boyfriend (husband?) is hot. and just because she isn't "one way" everyday, does not mean she has a split personality. noone is the same everyday, hopefully. if so, this world would be a very boring place.
I think she is badass! GO PINK!
I can't believe how ignorant some of you are. Amazing! If a female
can earn enough money to purchase (much less drive) a motorcycle, dirt bike or hummer (while most males can not lately) she is a lesbian? Even if she is-big whoop! This is not 1940 and people do not feel the foolish need to hide their nature any longer. Most humans with an iq higher than 90 really don't care about anyone else's sexual orientation any longer. I think quite a few of you are trying too hard-overcompensating if you will. BTW, only closet queens and 14 year old boys attempt to use the term "lezbo".
Edward - Bluejeans, a 3/4 helmet and no gloves is the right protective gear?
Hello! Her husband is a motocross rider and extreme sport star....wouldn't it make sense that she would have like interests.
Also...for everyone who seems to think that calling Pink butch is going to hurt her feelings...she has been very upfront about the fact that she has explored all different types of sexuality. Pink is a true individual...who hasn't traded on her looks or gotten breast implants to make it to the top. unlike ummm....Britney, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hitlon...just to name a few. I NEVER include Christina in that group because although the girl is blond and busty she has something that no one can deny...Christina can actually sing!
As for Pink being bi-polor..well, as soon as she has 2 little children that she endangers with her actions such as the Queen Mum Britney...then we should just let Pink live her life. She seems happy..she isn't runing around without her undies...and last I heard she hasn't been involuntarily committed for anything!
she looks hot... but she IS actually a lesbian, right ?
This is a very boring story!
He he he! It looks like she's gone from Pinky to Leather Tuscadero. And only people old enough to have watched Happy Days will know who those people are.
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when we bought our home, our two big picture windows that were facing the street were not a pretty sight. they had what used to be cheap, white blinds that were old, dirty, and broken and beginning to yellow. knowing that we were going to replace our windows in the near future, we did not want to spend hundreds of dollars on our dream window treatment; white, wood blinds and expensive lace curtains. as a solution, we found an inexpensive (and very different) way to beautify our windows.
we bought two redi shades, and instead of using the little plastic clips that were provided to allow some natural light in, we picked the length that we liked, hole punched the bottom, and tied them off with twine. we then added inexpensive curtains, which, although were very pretty, were a little long and a little messy looking. in order to get a more tailored look whilst keeping with our natural/modern theme, we made our own curtain tie backs. once again, here are the before and after photos.
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TechCrunch is reporting that NowPublic has acquired Truemors, a rumor site launched by Guy Kawasaki in May 2007. NowPublic bills itself as a"participatory news site." The startup has raised two rounds of financing. Kawasaki will serve on the company's advisory board as well.
This is one acquisition rumor TechCrunch got right: Guy Kawasaki confirmed it on his blog and Twittered the buyout.
NowPublic is an unusual site to say the least. Besides a story on Sarkozy being behind a break-in, one of the top stories is Top 10 Porn Dreams of Filipino Men.
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#9- KristinaXI's Color Personality
Name: KristinaXI
Location: Chicago, Illnois
Type: One bedroom rental
Why I use color:"I think the number one reason I use color is because I grew up in a military household – even when we owned the house we lived in (which happened once, for about 3 years, in 13 years of moving all over), we couldn't get too creative with color or painting since we had to worry about selling the house within the next two to three years. Painting a room, to me, then, is the ultimate form of ownership. Even if I move in a year and have to paint it this back, for now, this is my space, and I can do what I like without having to check with anyone else whether they approve of my taste. "
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"Go with your instinct. Each time I showed up at the paint store, I just went with what felt right in my gut, and freakishly enough, it worked all three times"
"Get some sort of edging device. I hated taping and it actually ripped off some of the paint from the molding (I didn't paint that) so the edger became my best friend. "
Favorite type and brand of paint:"I prefer Pratt & Lambert's colors, but at Thybony paints (5440 N. Clark), they matched those using their own paint, so I ended up using them for all my rooms – and I like an Eggshell finish."
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Awesome place! Where did you get the pot rack that's above your stove??? I love it!
Ikea - it's the Grundtal pot rack (I think it's a pot rack...it might have been meant for the bathroom).
Nice kimono on the wall!!
I love the green room!
nice to settle into, where'd you get the bedroom curtains?
i love the green and grey colors, but the black and white bins on the wall just seem a bit much with all the other black and white in there...
im about to paint my living room a rich navy and am very thankful for your "use an edger" tip!
Yeah, it feels very immature to me the way they are right now - I'm hoping to get some stencils or else some wall stickers to break up the blocks of color, and I want to put something red on one of the white ones, so we'll see. I just moved (which is why the apartment looks so messy) so it's still pretty raw right now.
The bedroom curtains, btw, were actually made for me by a friend - I bought black and white curtains and then she trimmed the white ones and sewed them to the black ones (I wanted a form of blackout curtains, since I can't sleep with much light).
Either way, thanks!
your house looks very nice~
i've seen those calendars in many places, but i don't know where they are from~
can you tell me where can i get them?
thank you~
I think those are Stendig calendars.
Why 2 of them? Yeah, mostly pretty nice except for the overly dogmatic black/white/black/white scheme in the bedroom which clashes with everything else.
thank you so much >____<
I think this is one of the best uses of grey on the walls I've seen. Normally I find it too coldly modern or industrial for my taste.
I've got two up because I don't carry a planner - one is on this month and the other is for next month.
do you have info on the "for like ever" print...I have been trying to figure out the artist/ where to get a print...
I love your space....
i second that. where is the "for like ever" print from?
What a wondefful shade of grey. I love it. I love the decor of the bedroom a lot but I can't get with that particular shade of green. Maybe a different shade or more muted shade would work better since the room appears to be kind of small. I think it would open up more with a better shade.
The kitchen and dining are also very nice.
Excuse the spelling of "wondefful" above. Of course, I meant "wonderful" :)
Go here for that print: http://vllg.com/products/Village/Villageposter_limited/
They are AWESOME, and they have it in gold and in pink.
it's funny, how that poster shows up everywhere now. i've seen it in domino and even elle decoration uk, i think. it's like the "keep calm" poster that i've seen crop up in this same contest and all these other online photos of people's places.
not that i can blame ya. 2 great posters!
I love how the grey walls make the other colours in the room pop. Nice effect!
the gray is very nice.
wow that girl is not afraid of color! nice!
Where is that poster over the dining table from?


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The Heritage Foundation published a symposium on cutting the budget in the Winter 1986 issue of its Policy Review (since 2001, published by the Hoover Institution). A number of excellent proposals were made, but I would like to focus on the gem contributed by the late journalist and columnist Warren T. Brookes.
Brookes began by stating that "conservatives need to understand that without basic monetary reform there is no way to balance the U.S. budget, with or without tax increases and budget cuts, and even with the most optimistic GNP growth projections." He then offered a 3 part solution:
With all of the talk about the "fiscal cliff" and raising the debt ceiling yet again, it is clear that the problems of the Federal budget and debt, and especially the cost of servicing the Federal debt, have certainly not gotten any better since Warren Brookes's solutions were published (and ignored) in 1986.
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OREGON (WREX) -- A holiday tradition draws to a close this year in Oregon. The Sinnissippi Forest Christmas Tree Farm will go out of business at the end of this season.
The news will likely come as a disappointment to the many families who've made Sinnissippi Forest a tradition for years. But Dave Stenger, who's managed the business since 1976, says the timing is right. He says changing times eventually doomed the business.
"Our sales went down for seven straight years, so the last few years haven't been profitable at all," he said.
The farm opened in 1948 by Gov. Frank Lowden, whose family still owns much of the property.
"Some people are disappointed," Stenger says. "Some people are surprised. Some people seen it coming."
Right now there are more than 55,000 trees on the 165-acre farm. During the good years Stenger says they'd sell close to 6,000 trees a season and employ 40 to 45 workers.
Marcia Heuer, who runs the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, thinks smaller tree farms will take up the slack.
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Stenger predicts his last year may be one of the best. "People are gonna want to come for one last time. Because we've got a lot of people who've been coming for 30 or 40 years," he said. "And from the emails we've been getting and some phone calls, they're gonna want to come out, and they're probably going to want to stay a while, cause it's the last year."
Stenger says he doesn't know what will happen to the farm after they close, which will be Dec. 23.
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1Showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner: an effusive welcome
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gushing, gushy, unrestrained, unreserved, extravagant, fulsome, demonstrative, lavish, enthusiastic, rhapsodic, lyrical, exuberant, ebullient;
expansive, wordy, verbose, long-winded, profuse
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2 Geology (Of igneous rock) poured out when molten and later solidified.
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- The subalkaline character of the magmatic activity, combined with the prevalence of acidic effusive rocks, is characteristic of an orogenic suite developed on continental crust.
- If the mafic sheets were effusive and associated with primary volcaniclastic rocks, they should have contributed detritus to any immediately overlying sediments.
- The cooling of the effusive rocks takes place in two stages
2.1Relating to the eruption of large volumes of molten rock: effusive volcanism
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- Volcanic activity at Mount Etna has been characterized by several effusive eruptions in the last 30 years.
- Since the adoption of the exhalative model for the mineralization, the host succession has been interpreted as a dominantly effusive, and explosively eruptive, volcanic pile.
- The nature of the degassing process within a volcanic edifice is critically important to the nature of eruptions, whether explosive or effusive, from the volcano.
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- He speaks effusively about his children, his garden, his life-saving triple heart bypass operation in 1992, which 'changed' him.
- By now we're also well versed in the sociability of the canal, greeting fellow boaters effusively and chatting with passers-by at locks, where we are often the main attraction.
- Both were seen effusively greeting each other.
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- Her natural effusiveness and love of writing - she reads about six books at a time - make her an irresistible bookseller.
- The doctor, who was not known for his effusiveness said simply, 'You won't have any problems,' and that was it.
- He is a quietly-spoken individual off the park, not given to effusiveness or hyperbole.
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Gordon Hayward expects to return from a hip flexor injury Tuesday night against Minnesota, but teammate Derrick Favors might miss the game.
Favors has a strained abductor and did not participate in the morning shootaround. The status of the Jazz's starting center will be a game-time decision, according to a team spokesman.
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Favors averages 13.5 points and 9.1 rebounds. He has played in 40 of the Jazz's first 42 games, all as a starter.
"I"m a competitive person," Favors said. "I'm always ready to play. At the same time, I have to listen to my body and listen to the trainers. It's a long season."
Asked if the Jazz's injury situation that now includes Favors is "frustrating," teammate Trey Burke said, "It's not frustrating. Obviously it's unfortunate for us. But we're all doing what we can do to stay healthy. ... If he does play tonight, that would great. If he doesn't we have to find ways to move on without him."
Hayward has not played since scoring 37 points in a 112-101 win over Oklahoma City on Jan. 7. He practiced Sunday and Monday, however, before participating in the shootaround.
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Your Existing Situation
"Very emotional and artistic, enjoys being surrounded by beauty and art. Looking for a partner who always has an eye for beauty and who enjoys close, loving relationships."
Your Stress Sources
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"We have been performing this ballet for eight years, but this will be the first time we have performed it at the Sandusky State Theatre," said Nigel Burgoine, artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo. "We are thrilled that we now have the opportunity to bring this ballet to Sandusky."
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WHAT: The Nutcracker Ballet
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2
WHERE: The Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
COST: $21-$48 per person
INFO: www.sanduskystate.com
Performing this ballet in local communities like Norwalk and Sandusky, the Ballet Theatre of Toledo's production of the Nutcracker is family friendly and a magical production.
"We have a complete cast that features everything from toy soldiers to children to sugar plum fairies," Burgoine said. "There is also a variety of dance and music in our production."
The production will feature guest artists from Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington, as well as some local talent.
"One actor in this production has been performing the Nutcracker for 60 year and he is from Fremont," Burgoine said. "There are also four girls from Sandusky in the production."
The performance will be two hours, which includes an intermission between acts.
"I think everyone will enjoy our performance of the Nutcracker because it is not too long and not too short," Burgoine said. "It is also very much like a fairy tale story and takes the audience on a wild adventure."
The Ballet Theatre of Toledo will be performing the Nutcracker at the Sandusky State Theatre at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 1 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, at their location, 107 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky. Tickets to the Nutcracker Ballet range from $21 to $48 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.sanduskystate.com.


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COMMENTS: We wrote this article to highlight possible mechanisms behind the benefits of rebooting. Below I address the most common misconceptions related to testosterone, abstinence and ejaculation:
Men experience myriad benefits as they unhook from porn and compulsive masturbation. It's natural to assume positive changes such as more confidence, better mood, less anxiety, and greater motivation must have something to do with blood testosterone levels. Not so. While it's possible that unidentified circulating hormones could be altered by excessive masturbation or porn addiction, testosterone levels are not affected.
For the science behind the benefits guys experience see - Porn, Masturbation and Mojo: A Neuroscience Perspective - Ex-porn users usually get their mojo back. Why?
Int J Impot Res. 2002 Apr;14(2):93-9; discussion 100.
Carosa E, Benvenga S, Trimarchi F, Lenzi A, Pepe M, Simonelli C, Jannini EA.
We have recently documented significantly reduced serum testosterone (T) levels in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). To understand the mechanism of this hypotestosteronemia, which was independent of the etiology of ED, and its reversibility only in patients in whom a variety of nonhormonal therapies restored sexual activity, we measured serum luteinizing hormone (LH) in the same cohort of ED patients (n=83; 70% organic, 30% nonorganic). Both immunoreactive LH (I-LH) and bioactive LH (B-LH) were measured at entry and 3 months after therapy. Based on outcome (ie number of successful attempts of intercourse per month), patients were categorized as full responders (namely, at least eight attempts; n=51), partial responders (at least one attempt; n=20) and non-responders (n=16). Compared to 30 healthy men with no ED, baseline B-LH (mean+/-s.d.) in the 83 patients was decreased (13.6+/-5.5 vs 31.7+/-6.9 IU/L, P<0.001), in the face of a slightly increased, but in the normal range, I-LH (5.3+/-1.8 vs 3.4+/-0.9 IU/L, P<0.001); consequently, the B/I LH ratio was decreased (3.6+/-3.9 vs 9.7+/-3.3, P<0.001). Similar to our previous observation for serum T, the three outcome groups did not differ significantly for any of these three parameters at baseline. However, outcome groups differed after therapy. Bioactivity of LH increased markedly in full responders (pre-therapy=13.7+/-5.3, post-therapy=22.6+/-5.4, P<0.001), modestly in partial responders (14.8+/-6.9 vs 17.2+/-7.0, P<0.05) but remained unchanged in non-responders (11.2+/-2.2 vs 12.2+/-5.1). The corresponding changes went in the opposite direction for I-LH (5.2+/-1.7 vs 2.6+/-5.4, P<0.001; 5.4+/-2.2 vs 4.0+/-1.7, P<0.05; 5.6+/-1.2 vs 5.0+/-1.2, respectively), and in the same direction as B-LH for the B/I ratio (3.7+/-4.1 vs 11.8+/-7.8, P<0.001; 4.2+/-4.3 vs 5.8+/-4.2, P<0.05; 2.1+/-0.7 vs 2.6+/-1.3, respectively). We hypothesize that the hypotestosteronemia of ED patients is due to impaired bioactivity of LH. This reduced bioactivity is reversible, provided that resumption of sexual activity is achieved regardless of the therapeutic modality. Because biopotency of pituitary hormones is controlled by the hypothalamus, LH hypoactivity should be due to the hypothalamic functional damage associated to the psychological disturbances which unavoidably follow sexual inactivity.
COMMENTS: Authors suggest that successful sexual activity increases LH and testosterone in men treated for ED. None of the men were treated with hormones, and low testosterone was not the cause of their ED. If true in healthy men, this suggests that sex/ejaculation may prevent a decline in testosterone levels.
Int J Androl. 1999 Dec;22(6):385-92.
Jannini EA, Screponi E, Carosa E, Pepe M, Lo Giudice F, Trimarchi F, Benvenga S.
The role of androgenic hormones in human sexuality, in the mechanism of erection and in the pathogenesis of impotence is under debate. While the use of testosterone is common in the clinical therapy of male erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism is a rare cause of impotence. We evaluated serum testosterone levels in men with erectile dysfunction resulting either from organic or non-organic causes before and after non-hormonal impotence therapy. Eighty-three consecutive cases of impotence (70% organic, 30% non-organic, vascular aetiology being the most frequent) were subjected to hormonal screening before and after various psychological, medical (prostaglandin E1, yohimbine) or mechanical therapies (vascular surgery, penile prostheses, vacuum devices). Thirty age-matched healthy men served as a control group. Compared to controls, patients with impotence resulting from both organic and non-organic causes showed reduced serum levels of both total testosterone (11.1 +/- 2.4 vs. 17.7 +/- 5.5 nmol/L) and free testosterone (56.2 +/- 22.9 vs. 79.4 +/- 27.0 pmol/L) (both p < 0.001). Irrespective of the different aetiologies and of the various impotence therapies, a dramatic increase in serum total and free testosterone levels (15.6 +/- 4.2 nmol/L and 73.8 +/- 22.5 pmol/L, respectively) was observed in patients who achieved normal sexual activity 3 months after commencing therapy (p < 0.001). On the contrary, serum testosterone levels did not change in patients in whom therapies were ineffective. Since the pre-therapy low testosterone levels were independent of the aetiology of impotence, we hypothesize that this hormonal pattern is related to the loss of sexual activity, as demonstrated by its normalization with the resumption of coital activity after different therapies. The corollary is that sexual activity may feed itself throughout the increase in testosterone levels.
COMMENTS: Authors suggest that lack of sexual activity leads to lower testosterone. In the above study they hypothesize that this may be related to the stress of ED, or may be due to the resumption of sexual activity itself. Hard to sort out as all the subjects suffered from ED, and had lower testosterone.
Jiang M, Xin J, Zou Q, Shen JW. J Zhejiang Univ Sci. 2003 Mar-Apr;4(2):236-40
The purpose of this study is to gain understanding of the relationship between ejaculation and serum testosterone level in men. The serum testosterone concentrations of 28 volunteers were investigated daily during abstinence periods after ejaculation for two phases.
The authors found that the fluctuations of testosterone levels from the 2nd to 5th day of abstinence were minimal. On the 7th day of abstinence, however, a clear peak of serum testosterone appeared, reaching 145.7% of the baseline ( P < 0.01). No regular fluctuation was observed following continuous abstinence after the peak.
Ejaculation is the precondition and beginning of the special periodic serum testosterone level variations, which would not occur without ejaculation. The results showed that ejaculation-caused variations were characterized by a peak on the 7th day of abstinence; and that the effective time of an ejaculation is 7 days minimum. These data are the first to document the phenomenon of the periodic change in serum testosterone level; the correlation between ejaculation and periodic change in the serum testosterone level, and the pattern and characteristics of the periodic change.
COMMENT: This is the only study that measured T level everyday, for 3 weeks, and they found no difference before or after the one day spike. This one day peak indicates a cycle initiated by orgasm. The experiment measured testosterone levels every day for 16 days following an ejaculation. Testosterone levels do not slowly rise over 7 days to reach 146% of baseline. Nor do levels slowly decline. It's a one day spike—up and back down. During other daily measurements, testosterone levels remain within normal ranges. Plasma testosterone levels are controlled by hormonal signals originating from the hypothalamus. It's common for spikes of hormones to activate other hormones or physiological events. No one yet knows the significance of this plasma-testosterone cycle initiated by ejaculation.
Note: This is one of the most cited studies on forums where men discuss bodybuilding, exercise, sex, health and the like. Please keep in mind the numerous factors that affect daily testosterone fluctuations, including type of activity or exercise, sexual stimulation, social status, mood, pheromones, stress, emotions, season, etc.
March 1976, Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 125-132
Twenty males participated in a 2-month study examining the relationship between 8 a.m. plasma testosterone levels and orgasmic frequency. Within subjects, higher levels of testosterone are associated with periods of sexual activity. Over subjects, however, the direction of the relationship is reversed. Mean testosterone levels were higher for sexually less active individuals.
COMMENT: Average testosterone levels were higher in less sexually active men. But—sexual activity increased testosterone levels in individuals—on average. This single study from 1976 reported less sexual activity correlating with higher testosterone - for some subjects, but not all. However, the study also found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with periods of sexual activity. A bit contradictory. Let's place this study in context: It has never been replicated and contains countless uncontrolled variables. All other animal and human studies examining testosterone and high ejaculation frequency, abstinence, various levels of sexual activity, along with erectile dysfunction refute its findings.
Exton MS, Krüger TH, Bursch N, Haake P, Knapp W, Schedlowski M, Hartmann U. World J Urol. 2001 Nov;19(5):377-82
This current study examined the effect of a 3-week period of sexual abstinence on the neuroendocrine response to masturbation-induced orgasm. Hormonal and cardiovascular parameters were examined in ten healthy adult men during sexual arousal and masturbation-induced orgasm. Blood was drawn continuously and cardiovascular parameters were constantly monitored. This procedure was conducted for each participant twice, both before and after a 3-week period of sexual abstinence. Plasma was subsequently analysed for concentrations of adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, prolactin, luteinizing hormone and testosterone concentrations. Orgasm increased blood pressure, heart rate, plasma catecholamines and prolactin. These effects were observed both before and after sexual abstinence. In contrast, although plasma testosterone was unaltered by orgasm, higher testosterone concentrations were observed following the period of abstinence. These data demonstrate that acute abstinence does not change the neuroendocrine response to orgasm but does produce elevated levels of testosterone in males.
COMMENT: The wording of the abstract is a mess. The full study completely contradicts what I have bolded. See #4 above
Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1998 May;23(4):401-11
Data regarding the neuroendocrine response pattern to sexual arousal and orgasm in man are inconsistent. In this study, ten healthy male volunteers were continuously monitored for their cardiovascular and neuroendocrine response to sexual arousal and orgasm. Blood was continuously drawn before, during and after masturbation-induced orgasm and analyzed for plasma concentrations of adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, growth hormone (GH), beta-endorphin and testosterone. Orgasm induced transient increases in heart rate, blood pressure and noradrenaline plasma levels. Prolactin plasma levels increased during orgasm and remained elevated 30 min after orgasm. In contrast, none of the other endocrine variables were significantly affected by sexual arousal and orgasm.
COMMENT: Short-term testosterone levels not affected by orgasm—which opposes the following study.
Journal of Endocrinology, Vol 70, Issue 3, 439-444 1976 by Society for Endocrinology
The levels of pregnenolone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHA), androstenedione, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), oestrone, oestradiol, cortisol and luteinizing hormone (LH) were measured in the peripheral plasma of a group of young, apparently healthy males before and after masturbation. The same steroids were also determined in a control study, in which the psychological anticipation of masturbation was encouraged, but the physical act was not carried out. The plasma levels of all steroids were significantly increased after masturbation, whereas steroid levels remained unchanged in the control study. The most marked changes after masturbation were observed in pregnenolone and DHA levels. No alterations were observed in the plasma levels of LH. Both before and after masturbation plasma levels of testosterone were significantly correlated to those of DHT and oestradiol, but not to those of the other steroids studied. On the other hand, cortisol levels were significantly correlated to those of pregnenolone, DHA, androstenedione and oestrone. In the same subjects, the levels of pregnenolone, DHA, androstenedione, testosterone and DHT, androstenedione and oestrone. In the same subjects, the levels of pregnenolone, DHA, androstenedione, testosterone and DHT in seminal plasma were also estimated; they were all significantly correlated to the levels of the corresponding steroid in the systemic blood withdrawn both before and after masturbation. As a practical consequence, the results indicate that whenever both blood and semen are analysed, blood sampling must precede semen collection.
COMMENT: Short-term testosterone levels were elevated by orgasm, but less so than other steroids. However, this result is countered by several other studies.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1975 Mar;40(3):492-500
The object of the study was to assess the lability of testosterone levels in plasma of normal human males over a long period of time and to search for periodicities in changing levels. Blood samples obtained from 20 healthy young men every second day for 2 months were assayed for total testosterone concentration by radioligand saturation analysis with late-pregnancy plasma. The flucturations of plasma testosterone levels over the total time span were substantial for most individuals; the coefficients of variation ranged from 14 to 42% (median 21%). The presence of periodic functions in these fluctuations was tested by 4 different, relatively independent methods. Close agreement among at least 3 analytic methods was found for 12 out of the 20 subjects. These 12 subjects had cycles of plasma testosterone levels with periods ranging between 8-30 days, with a cluster of periods around 20-22 days. The majority of such cycles were significant at least at the 5% level. The mean amplitudes of these cycles ranged from 9 to 28% of the subjects' mean testosterone levels (average 17%).
COMMENTS: "The fluctuations of plasma testosterone levels over the total time span were substantial for most individuals - ranged from 14 to 42% (median 21%)." Not only that but many other things affects T levels, including type of exercise, mood, social rank, drugs, alcohol, etc.
Schwartz MF, Kolodny RC, Masters WH. Arch Sex Behav. 1980 Oct;9(5):355-66
Plasma testosterone levels in a group of 341 men with sexual dysfunction were compared to those in 199 men with normal sexual function. All subjects were participants in a 2-week intensive conjoint sex therapy program at the Masters & Johnson Institute. Testosterone determinations were made using radioimmunoassay methods after column chromatography; all blood samples were obtained on the second day of therapy between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. after an overnight fast. Circulating levels of testosterone in men with normal sexual function (mean 635 ng/dl) were not significantly different from testosterone values in sexually dysfunctional men (mean 629 ng/dl). However, men with primary impotence (N = 13) had significantly higher testosterone levels than men with secondary impotence (N = 180), with mean levels of 710 and 574 ng/dl, respectively (p < 0.001). The mean testosterone level for men with ejaculatory imcompetence was 660 ng/dl (N = 15), while for men with premature ejaculation the mean was 622 ng/dl (N = 91). Plasma testosterone concentrations were not related to therapy outcome but were correlated negatively with age of patients.
COMMENTS: As it says—not much difference in testosterone levels between impotent and normal guys. Conclusion should be that many of the impotent men are not having orgasms. Further conclusion is that testosterone levels are not significant players in post-ejaculatory experience—including a post-ejaculatory hangover—since long term differences between ejaculators and non-ejaculators do not occur.
Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1990;15(3):207-16.
Carani C, Bancroft J, Del Rio G, Granata AR, Facchinetti F, Marrama P.
Endocrine responses to erotic stimulation in the laboratory were assessed in eight normal subjects. Each subject was tested on two occasions. On one occasion only neutral stimuli were involved. After 15 min baseline, 30 min of films were shown. For the erotic condition on the other occasion, two 10-min erotic films were interspersed with 10 min of neutral film. Fifteen-minute blood samples were taken from the start of each test and continued for 5 hr after the films. Plasma was assayed for testosterone, LH, prolactin, cortisol, ACTH and beta-endorphin. Urine was collected for 4 hr before and 4 hr after the films; this was assayed for adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine. Sexual arousal occurred in response to the erotic films in all subjects, as shown by erectile and subjective responses. There were no significant changes in hormone or catecholamine levels following either the erotic or the neutral stimuli, except for a rise in cortisol during the neutral but not the erotic film. These results indicate that in the laboratory, substantial sexual response can occur without accompanying endocrine or biochemical changes.
Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1998 May;23(4):401-11.
Data regarding the neuroendocrine response pattern to sexual arousal and orgasm in man are inconsistent. In this study, ten healthy male volunteers were continuously monitored for their cardiovascular and neuroendocrine response to sexual arousal and orgasm. Blood was continuously drawn before, during and after masturbation-induced orgasm and analyzed for plasma concentrations of adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin, growth hormone (GH), beta-endorphin and testosterone. Orgasm induced transient increases in heart rate, blood pressure and noradrenaline plasma levels. Prolactin plasma levels increased during orgasm and remained elevated 30 min after orgasm. In contrast, none of the other endocrine variables were significantly affected by sexual arousal and orgasm.
COMMENTS: I've seen a few "sciencey" articles claim that porn use increases testosterone levels 100%. The take away is that porn use is agreat way to keep your T levels high. However, I have yet to find a study to verify such claims. Below are studes where guys masturbated to porn as their hormones where monitored:
Scand J Psychol. 2003 Jul;44(3):257-63.
Fernández-Guasti A, Rodríguez-Manzo G.
Departamento de Farmacobiología, Cinvestav, Mexico. email@example.com
The present article reviews the current findings on the interesting phenomenon of sexual satiety. Knut Larsson in 1956 reported on the development of sexual exhaustion in the male rat after repeated copulation. We have studied the process and found the following results.
(1) One day after 4 hours of ad libitum copulation, two-thirds of the population showed complete inhibition of sexual behavior, while the other third displayed a single ejaculatory series from which they did not recover.
(2) Several pharmacological treatments, including 8-OH-DPAT, yohimbine, naloxone and naltrexone, reverse this sexual satiety, indicating that the noradrenergic, serotonergic and opiate systems are involved in this process. Indeed, direct neurochemical determinations showed changes in various neurotransmitters during sexual exhaustion.
(3) Given enough stimulation, by changing the stimulus female, sexual satiety was prevented, suggesting that there are motivational components of the sexual inhibition that characterizes sexual exhaustion.
(4) The GABA antagonist bicuculline, or the electrical stimulation of the medial preoptic area, did not reverse sexual exhaustion. These data suggest, on the one hand, that sexual exhaustion and the postejaculatory interval (which is shortened by bicuculline administration) are not mediated by similar mechanisms and, on the other, that the medial preoptic area does not regulate sexual satiety.
(5) The androgen receptor density in brain areas closely related to the expression of masculine sexual behavior, such as the medial preoptic nucleus, was drastically reduced in sexually exhausted animals. Such reduction was specific to certain brain areas and was not related to changes in the levels of androgens. These results suggest that changes in brain androgen receptors account for the inhibition of sexual behavior present during sexual exhaustion.
(6) The recovery process of sexual satiety after 4 hours of ad libitum copulation reveals that, after 4 days, only 63% of the males are able to show sexual behavior while after 7 days all animals display copulatory activity.
COMMENTS: The part of the brain where the receptor drop occurred tends to be very similar in all mammals. If this drop in testosterone receptors occurs in human males, it could explain why some men feel like their testosterone is low after too frequent ejaculation, and why they feel like their testosterone levels rise with a period of abstinence.
NOTE: This temporary effect is being measured in normal brains. If your brain has changed due to addiction, your dopamine is also dysregulated, quite apart from a temporary decline in testosterone receptors, and you will need longer to return to normal libido.
Also: #4 - Sexual exhaustion was prevented by introducing a novel female (that's what porn does).
Horm Behav. 2007 Mar;51(3):328-34. Epub 2007 Jan 19.
Phillips-Farfán BV, Lemus AE, Fernández-Guasti A.
Department of Pharmacobiology, CINVESTAV, México City, México.
Estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha) participates in the neuroendocrine regulation of male sexual behavior, primarily in brain areas located in the limbic system. Males of many species present a long-term inhibition of sexual behavior after several ejaculations, known as sexual satiety. It has been shown that androgen receptor density is reduced 24 h after a single ejaculation or mating to satiety, in the medial preoptic area, nucleus accumbens and ventromedial hypothalamus. The aim of this study was to analyze if the density of ERalpha was also modified 24 h after a single ejaculation or mating to satiety. Sexual satiety was associated with an increased ERalpha density in the anteromedial bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BSTMA), ventrolateral septum (LSV), posterodorsal medial amygdala (MePD), medial preoptic area (MPA) and nucleus accumbens core (NAc). A single ejaculation was related to an increase in ERalpha density in the BSTMA and MePD. ERalpha density in the arcuate (Arc) and ventromedial hypothalamic nuclei (VMN), and serum estradiol levels remained unchanged 24 h after one ejaculation or mating to satiety. These data suggest a relationship between sexual activity and an increase in the expression of ERalpha in specific brain areas, independently of estradiol levels in systemic circulation.
COMMENTS: Estrogen receptors density increases in several regions following a single ejaculation, and sexual satiety. In the full study they suggest this change lasts longer than 24 hrs.
Romano-Torres M, Phillips-Farfán BV, Chavira R, Rodríguez-Manzo G, Fernández-Guasti A.
Neuroendocrinology. 2007;85(1):16-26. Epub 2007 Jan 8.
Department of Pharmacobiology, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados, Mexico City, Mexico.
Recently we showed that 24 h after copulation to satiety, there is a reduction in androgen receptor density (ARd) in the medial preoptic area (MPOA) and in the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus (VMH), but not in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BST).
The present study was designed to analyze whether the ARd changes in these and other brain areas, such as the medial amygdala (MeA) and lateral septum, ventral part (LSV), were associated with changes in sexual behavior following sexual satiety.
Males rats were sacrificed 48 h, 72 h or 7 days after sexual satiety (4 h ad libitum copulation) to determine ARd by immunocytochemistry; additionally, testosterone serum levels were measured in independent groups sacrificed at the same intervals. In another experiment, males were tested for recovery of sexual behavior 48 h, 72 h or 7 days after sexual satiety. The results showed that 48 h after sexual satiety 30% of the males displayed a single ejaculation and the remaining 70% showed a complete inhibition of sexual behavior. This reduction in sexual behavior was accompanied by an ARd decrease exclusively in the MPOA-medial part (MPOM). Seventy-two hours after sexual satiety there was a recovery of sexual activity accompanied by an increase in ARd to control levels in the MPOM and an overexpression of ARd in the LSV, BST, VMH and MeA. Serum testosterone levels were unmodified during the post-satiety period. The results are discussed on the basis of the similarities and discrepancies between ARd in specific brain areas and male sexual behavior.
COMMENTS: According to other studies androgen receptors increase on day 4, but have declined once more by day 7
Biol Reprod. 1984 Apr;30(3):652-7.
Michael RP, Zumpe D, Bonsall RW.
There is evidence that androgens are necessary for the full expression of sexual behavior in male primates, but it has proved difficult to relate sexual activity to circulating androgens levels in comparisons between intact males. In the present study, 4423 behavior tests of 32 pairs of rhesus monkeys were conducted in a constant photoperiod over a 2-year period, and there was no significant relationship between the frequency of ejaculation and plasma testosterone levels in samples collected at 0800, 1600 or 2200 h. However, the magnitude of the diurnal range between the lowest and highest levels correlated negatively with sexual behavior. As the seasonal increase in sexual activity occurred, there was a corresponding decrease in the diurnal range of plasma testosterone. Furthermore, those males with the highest numbers of ejaculations showed the smallest diurnal plasma testosterone ranges. An additional experiment with 32 males revealed that neither behavior testing nor the occurrence of ejaculation influenced the diurnal testosterone range. Consequently, we have concluded that if any causality operated it would be in the direction of a hormonal influence on behavior. These findings suggest that increased nocturnal levels of testosterone do not enhance behavior and that a threshold level maintained throughout the 24 h may be a critical endocrine factor.
COMMENTS: Again, testosterone levels and ejaculation have little correlation
Biol Psychol. 2006 Mar;71(3):312-5. Epub 2005 Aug 10.
Division of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Paisley, Scotland, UK. email@example.com
Research indicates that prolactin increases following orgasm are involved in a feedback loop that serves to decrease arousal through inhibitory central dopaminergic and probably peripheral processes. The magnitude of post-orgasmic prolactin increase is thus a neurohormonal index of sexual satiety. Using data from three studies of men and women engaging in masturbation or penile-vaginal intercourse to orgasm in the laboratory, we report that for both sexes (adjusted for prolactin changes in a non-sexual control condition), the magnitude of prolactin increase following intercourse is 400% greater than that following masturbation. The results are interpreted as an indication of intercourse being more physiologically satisfying than masturbation, and discussed in light of prior research reporting greater physiological and psychological benefits associated with coitus than with any other sexual activities.
COMMENTS: This may be the only study comparing the hormonal differences between sexual intercourse and masturbation. It concluded that intercourse raised prolactin 400% more than masturbation. Prolactin rises at orgasm, and functions as a sexual satiationmechanisms - it inhibits dopamine.
This ABSTRACT - Endocrine response to masturbation-induced orgasm in healthy men following a 3-week sexual abstinence, where subjects didn't ejaculate for 3 weeks, is often cited as evidence that abstinence leads to increased testosterone. It doesn't.
This sentence from the abstract is poorly worded and misleading: "although plasma testosterone was unaltered by orgasm, higher testosterone concentrations were observed following the period of abstinence".
In the full study, (this graph) testosterone levels are the same in both groups.
You can clearly see that testosterone levels were nearly identical at 10 minutes, the first measurement. At 20 minutes, the abstinent group declined just a teeny bit, while the pre-abstinent group experienced a significant decline.
When the abstract says: "higher testosterone concentrations were observed following the period of abstinence" - it is saying that abstinence prevented a drop in testosterone while watching porn and masturbating.


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"Circumstances surrounding this failure raise questions about our defence headquarters' internal security at a time when experts warn of the risk of infiltration of our security organizations," said Dr McVety. "Was the Delic invitation facilitated by associates of the Canadian Islamic Congress or other radical Muslim elements operating from within National Defence headquarters itself?"
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Nick Claytor with a special guest blog ahead of today's spring-opener:
There are many plot lines for the upcoming spring. Excitement surrounds installation of the 3-4 defense along with new wrinkles in the offense. The race for the number 2 QB position is wide open between Tevin Washington, David Sims, and Jordan Luallen. Position battles abound on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. One of the most important factors going into spring is the establishment of leadership. The 2010 team needs an identity and spring ball is where it begins.
There is a lot of work to do before the Spring Game on April 24. What we do now will determine how successful we are on the run for another ACC Title and bowl win. As Coach Johnson says, "Last year is over, you haven't done anything yet!"
Here are my 5 storylines for spring: http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-spring-football-410465.html
Mike Mayock says Falcons will take Bay-Bay: http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2010/03/29/mike-mayock-georgia-tech-wr-thomas-headed-to-falcons/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_falcons_blog
March 29th, 2010
9:17 am
March 29th, 2010
9:28 am
National Championship BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 29th, 2010
9:30 am
Im interested to see who steps up as Nesbits backup. When the jackets were recruiting Lewallen I read a lot of good stuff about him and watched some videos and he was pretty impressive. Sims was also impressive but he didnt looked more like an A back type player. Either way I think they will both do a good job. I havent seen or heard much about Washington but im interested to see what hes got. I think Stephen Hill has all the tools to be the next BayBay or Calvin. He had some real flashes last season. Everyone seems to think we will not be as good this season with the losses of our big guns but I think that we will be as good if not better. The team will have a better grasp of the overall system, Nesbit will be in his 3rd season running the offense, and Allen will do a great job taking over where Dwyer left off. Lets not forget the new brain running our D. I think this is going to be another happy fall for Tech fans. Go Jackets! THWG
March 29th, 2010
9:32 am
People always fail to mention how good of a blocker Thomas is. He is absolutely devastating when he's cracking back on a safety. The Falcons run the ball enough to take Thomas at 19.
March 29th, 2010
9:55 am
I'm looking forward to what some of the second-year players look like and how they perform – the ones that CPJ recruited…
Would love to bury that last worry… "yeah, but can he recruit enough talent to compete with the big boys?"
March 29th, 2010
9:56 am
I agree Smash. Thomas will be the biggest loss, no doubt about it. Go look at every big run we busted on the outside the last couple of years. It was always Thomas knocking someone down, sometimes multiple players on one play. We don't have a player like that at wideout right now who is that physical. Everyone is high on Hill right now, but he has a lot of work to do. He only had 6 catches last year for a reason. He has speed but he isn't going to scare any safeties when he's cracking down.
March 29th, 2010
10:01 am
5 Questions that need to be answered during spring football:
1. Will Coach Johnson be able to coach?
2. Will GT defense contain UGA rushing attack to under 300 yards?
3. Will GT be able to stay within 3 touchdowns against UGA?
4. Will GT be able to stay out of last place in the ACC?
5. Will GT fans take advantage of the 4 free hot dogs and cokes campaign during the pathetic home schedule?
March 29th, 2010
10:17 am
dumb delusional dawgs are irrelevant
March 29th, 2010
10:20 am
Dear UGA fan,
You have made your one post…you may now go back to being irrelevant.
March 29th, 2010
10:34 am
I do agree that Hill has some work to do and there was a reason that he only had 6 catches last season. With that being said, I think the reason Hill only had 6 catches last season was because Nesbit obviously had more of a comfortable connection with Bay Bay and we dont exactly sling the ball around 40 times a game so its hard for any one to have a lot of catches if your not the primary reciever. Even before CPJ came to Tech when we ran a more "pro style" offense our secondary recievers were not very productive then. If Hill can bulk up some and work on his blocking skills some I really think that he can put up some eye popping numbers. If we are able to run the ball like we have the past 2 seasons im very sure that we will be able to hit the big pass plays again. Its great to be a Tech football fan…wish I could say that about Tech basketball! Go Jackets! Lets get another ACC title.
March 29th, 2010
10:34 am
Your jet pilots almost ran their jets into your stadium and now they are running a desk job. And if you guys really do run this country, you are doing a terrible job.
Its a play on words you nerds: We Run This State! Like we ran all over your team in your back yard. Get it! A play on words. Kinda like: A Hot Tech Girl! See thats a play on words because in order for that to be true you would have to light one of those red dots on fire. See, a play on words.
March 29th, 2010
10:40 am
Hey "5 questions" GA fan …… in case you haven't noticed over the past 10-15 years, hot dogs & cokes at sporting events are not cheap.
And I'm sure in 3 or 4 more years, after Paul Johnson's teams average 9-10 wins a season, you'll still be spewing the same "can PJ coach," "will GT finish out of last place," "that high school offense won't work" etc, etc rhetoric.
March 29th, 2010
10:41 am
Dawg fans are liberals
March 29th, 2010
10:44 am
devildawg ….. PJ & Mark Richt's teams are 1 & 1 in the "we ran all over your team in your back yard" statement. Maybe it's GT's turn to go up 2-1 in that category …..
March 29th, 2010
10:54 am
We run this state- That would require you to have two brain cells that occasionally work at the same time. We enjoy reading the never-ending immaturity of our beer swilling, moronic, dawg fans who continue to attempt to live vicariously through their athletes. You may want to funnel more energy into staying in shape for your local uga softball team.
March 29th, 2010
10:58 am
Spring football ….
I'm interested in the QB race, O-line, new D, WR.
Concerned that Nesbitt won't get 4 weeks of reps with NEW B-Backs, and reading pass routes.
Heard about the "potential" of RS O-linemen, but how will they perform.
Yes it's a new D scheme, but I believe the D will be better. Groh is D coord before a Head Coach.
B/C passing is used so little in PJ's offense I'm confident he'll find his guys to play WR. He's been doing it for dam*-near 30 years.
Road schedule is tough in 2010 (UNC, Wake, Clemson, VT, GA). And a tough 3-game stretch – 10/23 @ Clemson, 11/4 @ VT (Thurs), 11/13 vs Miami, but the silver lining is the extra day between each game.
Home schedule nothing to be excited about, but I'm a true GT fan, and WILL be renewing my season tix, as I believe many others will be doing.
March 29th, 2010
11:18 am
who is going to be GT's nose tackle?
March 29th, 2010
11:18 am
March 29th, 2010
11:19 am
i wonder what new wrinkle he could add that would actually work? i thought he was supposed to add new wrinkles last year. all he did was add a 360 turn to nesbitt and run the other way..very lame and boring and the offense will be even worse this year with thomas gone. no threat of passing and no big back to help out nesbitt..get ready for a 7 win season
March 29th, 2010
11:48 am
ATL XMan, wow what a fan, we only finished 2nd in the nation in rushing and top 5 in passing efficiency and top 15 in total offense. Thats real boring football. I suppose your a Paul Hewitt supporter too huh? Yeah your right, probably 7 wins next season…in the first 8 games. Get a freakin clue man. Times have changed at Tech in football, now if we could just get that no coaching Hewitt out of town and get REAL basketball coach.
March 29th, 2010
11:52 am
ATL XMan – He said last year that the average fan would not notice most of the wrinkles that were added. Based on the results it produced, I wouldn't question it.
Sorry that the top scoring offense in the conference didn't excite you. We have a 4 star WR in Hill to replace Thomas. We're fine there. From a WR standpoint, Hill will be a better WR in the long run. Hill just isn't as good a blocker.
As far as RB is concerned, we'll be fine there. Having the leading rusher in yards per carry in the nation in Allen carrying the load for us this year, I think we'll be ok there. (He's the same weight as Dwyer and actually a bit taller by the way)
March 29th, 2010
12:04 pm
If the O-line comes together like they should, I believe Anthony Allen is capable of putting up better number than Dwyer. He is really explosive and made some BIG plays for us last season. This COULD be another special season. Never doubt Paul Johnson!
March 29th, 2010
12:37 pm
last football poll: GT-13,ugag-no where to be found; current baseball poll: GT-3,ugag- no where to be found;ncaa bb : GT- #10 seed, you guessed it,ugag not in any postseason activity. and yes, you won the last football game ,but you were NINE point underdawgs. it must suck to be a bulldog fan!
March 29th, 2010
12:39 pm
If a dawg makes a comments does anybody care?
March 29th, 2010
12:40 pm
Looking forward to see how everything comes together this spring for the Yellow Jackets with the new defensive staff.
For more Georgia Tech football article go to http://isportsweb.com. Go Jackets!
March 29th, 2010
12:50 pm
Hill may have great hands & speed, but he is not nearly as strong as Demaryius. I'm most curious to see who steps up to be the #2 QB. Tevin looked better last spring than Jaybo but didn't get much of a chance in the season. Luallen missed most of last summer with his ankle injury, so this spring is his first real chance to take triple-option reps instead of being the scout QB.
Are the practices open this year?
March 29th, 2010
1:02 pm
Xman- Your assessment is a little extreme, but I would like to see a "new wrinkle" too. Nesbitt is a great run option QB. He is not a great passer. Strong arm-no accuracy. I'd like to see some screens, quick outs, etc. Make the D watch more receivers. You don't have to pass 40 yards in the air to have a pass threat. If we can keep the secondary 7 yards deep, the option will work that much better.
March 29th, 2010
1:11 pm
u(sic)ga is a girl's school…..
March 29th, 2010
1:43 pm
There were a lot of wrinkles added to the offense this year. Plenty of different formations and movements. Just gotta look closely.
March 29th, 2010
2:03 pm
If Coach Johnson can lead this team to 8 wins this year he should be the Coach of the Year. I've predicted they would do well the last two years but with the schedule, circumstances at quarterback and the loss of four NFL prospects and other quality players it is clearly a reloading/rebuilding year. I have no qualms about the longterm success of the program under CPJ, but I am already weary of my fellow Tech fans promising another big season and championships like a la UGA fans. This is about a 7-8 win season (WITH CPJ) at best, and without CPJ it would be about a .500 year give or take a turnover/big play. We're good, but most of the league is rising, too, and the other newer coaches have a couple of years head start in recruiting over CPJ. UNC, Miami, FSU, and VT are all either formidable or getting there, and don't expect O'Brien at NCSU and Wake to stay down for too long.
March 29th, 2010
2:05 pm
Spring Game in a couple of weeks. Bring your Hewitt protest signs so we can give him a proper welcome if he shows, and at least let DRad see we haven't forgotten him, either.
March 29th, 2010
2:09 pm
Short of bringing signs, it would be great if someone would suggest another, subtler form of protest against Hewitt. I say "subtler" because it doesn't look good from a PR standpoint for Tech, and yet we ought to let DRad and the GTAA see that we do NOT accept Hewitt's mediocrity, nor approve of his retention. Black caps (still with Tech logos of course), for example, though I suspect there is something better.
March 29th, 2010
2:13 pm
Hewitt and DRad are of course counting on Spring Football practice to distract disgruntled fans and take the spotlight off of the basketball program. Sending a strong anti-Hewitt pro-Tech message at open practices and the Spring game is important. One more thing, to those wealthy individuals making the 30-45 million dollar AMC renovation possible: why don't you make your pledge contingent on Hewitt's removal?
March 29th, 2010
2:14 pm
I know we "have" the money for the renovation, but I doubt we "have" the money in DRad's pocket yet. Don't waste it.
March 29th, 2010
2:19 pm
Good job, Nick. This will be an exciting season, I believe, but not necessarily as successful record-wise as last year. Fans need to be braced for some disappointment by just being outmanned at times. No doubt we should be able to run the ball, but the fluidity of the offense depends so largely on Nesbitt's health and on the O-Line working together. Defense is going to be a work in progress and dependent on some transcendent nose-guard play by someone. Coach Johnson will do a great job but he doesn't have nearly as much to work with as the last two years.
March 29th, 2010
2:56 pm
Really, dog.
March 29th, 2010
2:57 pm
Way one: Fire Hewitt's rear for sending Javaris "Quickdraw' Crittenton into the world and the NBA with "Georgia Tech" on his resume even tho' it only say 'underclassman'.
March 29th, 2010
2:58 pm
We may only go fitty-fitty in the ACC next year with a tough schedule, but if we beat down the dawgs in Sanford & Son Stadium next year I'll be happy.
March 29th, 2010
3:00 pm
We all know what dogs eat eh.
March 29th, 2010
3:28 pm
im telling you guys there is nothing more to add to this lame, and boring offense. the only thing pj can add to this offense is more smoke and mirrors to try and hide the fact that he is not running up the middle. hill is more suited for a pro style offense and thus he will not be as productive as bey bey..not as strong. allen is no where near the runner dwyer is..he might be close to the same weight buts that it. he is also more suited for a pro style offense. being so close to the line is only hurting him because he will not have time to get his legs moving like he did when he was the pitch man. he is another player that pj didnt recruit and is stuck in an offense tha twill hold him back. he wont last 5 games without getting hurt aswell. the O-line is too small and weak aswell. the only reason this offense was ranked as high as it was is because of gaily's players and when all of them are gone after this year..tech will be in real trouble. winning the acc is nothing these days when most off the acc loses to out of conference teams. the acc is just not respected right now and wont be for a while. tech had a good two years and thats it..look for 7-wins and another loss to uga as they have more talent and a better coach who actually played football. johnson is great for a program like GSU or Navy..but i dont think he will win much longer at tech when his players start coming in..tech plays way better teams than Navy and GSU. no way does tech beat UGA unless UGA just gives them ball on the UGA 15 all game…
March 29th, 2010
4:06 pm
The Truth: awesome post.
March 29th, 2010
4:17 pm
5 Questions for Ugag spring practice:
1. Can Richt keep our qb's sober?
2. Did all car keys, moped keys, truck keys etc get taken up before the start of practice?
3. Make sure everyone understands that any player that gets in trouble will be put on North campus trash detail during the season.
4. Can Grantham coach our defense better than he coached the Browns defense?
5. Can our offensive line walk to the practice field without getting hurt this season?
March 29th, 2010
4:21 pm
hey atl axemen, check your facts buttsniffer. Allen WAS brought here by Paul Johnson. Its a SI mag from last year. Allen was making visits to different places when he decided to transfer from Louisville. He can to visit tech PJs first summer. Sat down with him and decided tech was the place. He will have at least 1200 yrds and 10 TDs Bank on it.
March 29th, 2010
4:26 pm
Excuse me while I look for them dawgs, you see the stink they give off when they see a Gator is what we used to single them out. Also when we get close they pee in their pants, another way to find them. Have a good season my little bee buddies.
March 29th, 2010
4:51 pm
11 sizzling questions for Georgia Tech spring practice:
1. Who the hell cares?
2. What are our goals this year or should we wait until the end of the season to define them like the loser candy azzes that we are?
3. What will be our excuse when we lose to Georgia for the 9th time in 10 years and how can we distract everyone from this humiliating record?
4. What will be our excuse when we lose our bowl game and lose it badly to a so so team from another conference?
5. Can we make Jack State, Gardner Webb, Vandy, and Miss St permanent OOC opponents?
6. Are we allowed to throw things on the field again this year if things don't go our way or will Anthony Allen write another pathetic letter begging us not to?
7. Will we ever be able to crack 200 yards rushing against a defense with a pulse?
8. Why can't we just play Duke, Wake Forest, and Virginia and call it a day after that?
10. Where is my mommy when big fat meanie Georgia fans are talking trash?
11. Seriously though, who the hell cares?
March 29th, 2010
5:14 pm
5 questions for the UGAG football season.
1. Is Willie Martinez still covered under the Obama health care as Mark Richts "life partner"???
2. Did one of the grad asst. put new bulbs in Richts tanning bed? (heard he gets PISSED if its not done!)
3. Has someone prepared a state to try to explain how tough SC STATE and IDAHO STATE are???
4. Have the all pink uniforms for the florida game been picked up yet?
5. Will anyone stop Roddy Jones at the Athens City landfill this year?
March 29th, 2010
5:16 pm
Best block I ever saw Thomas make was first game of this season against Jacksonville. Looked like he picked the poor CB up off his feet and threw him 10 feet into the air.
March 29th, 2010
5:36 pm
dawgfan: We know that as a fan you blow (that's what fans do, blow) and we know you blow dogs, but what we don't know is why you are here on a Tech blog site? Granted, there is little of interest in Athens these days as another spring practice comes and goes and you still don't have a sober qb. But just as Gatorman was saying earlier, we can always smell you dogs coming and it isn't pleasant.
March 29th, 2010
5:41 pm
Anthony Allen and Roddy Jones will do fine running the ball next year and Nesbitt will be a tank again as long as he stays healthy. Hopefully there will be some opportunities early in the season for the backup QB to get some game time to spell Nesbitt and to replace him when he leaves. The big questions are on the O-line and D-line, both of which are going to be green and relatively smaller than most of the competition.
March 29th, 2010
5:45 pm
UNC, Miami, FSU, Clemson, UGA, and Virginia Tech will all be threats to dominate the line of scrimmage next year on both sides of the ball. We'll be lucky, even with CPJ's & Groh's leadership and strategizing, to win 2 of those games….if we win 3 of them then CPJ will deserve a medal.


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- Pollen grains are filamentous and pollination is hydrophilous.
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- This is called surface hydrophily and is relatively rare.
- Subaqueous pollination, or hydrophily, has been discussed repeatedly in the light of limited success of fertilization in the aqueous medium.
- The origins and evolution of marine angiosperms and hydrophily in the subclass were also estimated.
Pronunciation: /-ˈdräfəlē/noun
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