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The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the 2016 season with their sights set on making it all the way to the playoffs and through to the Super Bowl. With one of the highest passing efficiency ratings in the history of the NFL, Ben Roethlisberger (QB), still has the talent to not only stay in the game, but lead a team to the victory. Add in the combined talent of Antonio Brown (WR) and David DeCastro (G) and this is sure to be a fantastic year for the yellow and black. You can be there to watch the Steelers battle their opponents in a bid to make it to the NFL postseason this year. Tickets are on sale now, so hurry and secure your seats at Heinz Field to catch all the action in person.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are undoubtedly looking for revenge as they head into the 2016-2017 NFL pre-season. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the team managed to make it to the 2016 NFC Divisional match before losing at the hands of Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, who would go on to win the Super Bowl. This season, they'll kick things off against the Detroit Lions in a pre-season warm up game on Friday, August 12. Tickets to the face off at Heinz Field are already available for purchase starting at prices as low as $13. Tickets to the regular season home opener on September 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals are $62 and up.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have earned their spot in the AFC Divisional. In the Wild Card Round, they took on the Cincinnati Bengals and managed to shut them out for the first three quarters. Unfortunately, the Steelers nearly lost it in the final period, but they still managed to come out with an 18-16 victory. Now, they are preparing to take on the number one seed, the Denver Broncos. This is going to be their biggest challenge yet, but if the Steelers are able to pull off another victory on January 17th, they will be moving on to the Conference Championship. Tickets for the NFC Divisional are still available starting at $132.
1/7/16 - The Pittsburgh Steelers ended their regular season with a victory against the Browns on January 3. Ben Roethlisbergere completed 24 of 36 passes for a total of 349 yards and had three touchdown passes. 187 of the passes were the Antonio Brown, who also scored a touchdown. The team went into the locker room at the half ahead by just three, but had a strong fourth quarter to secure the victory. The win was important to the team, who needed a victory in order to make it to the postseason. They play in the AFC wild card round on January 9 against the Bengals. You can still get tickets with prices starting at $93.
12/31/15 - This last week of football was supposed to be very predictable, but a lot of underdog teams came out of nowhere and surprised every one by beating the top teams in the league. This included the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens fourth quarterback to start, Ryan Mallet, had a career high game throwing for 274 yards. This played a huge role in the Ravens pulling off the 20-17 win over the Steelers. The Steelers had high hopes to beat the Ravens and achieve a playoff berth, but they will have to wait until next week against the Cleveland Browns to see if they are playoff contenders.
12/22/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Bengals on December 13, adding another win to their record to bring it to 8-5. The Steelers led early, going into halftime ahead 16-7. Although the Bengals worked hard in the fourth quarter, the Steelers retained a 13-point lead to win the game. Ben Roethlisberger had a strong outing, completing 30 of his 39 passes for a total of 282 yards. However, all the Steelers' touchdowns came from rushing, with DeAngelo Williams scoring two touchdowns and snagging a total of 76 yards in 23 carries. The Steelers host the Broncos on the 20 for their final home game and then head to Baltimore to play the Ravens on the 27. You can still get tickets for $65.
12/17/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered from some unfortunate injuries this season, including the loss of Ben Roethlisberger for a few games. The quarterback has recovered from the injury and is doing his best to keep the team's 8-5 winning record going in the right direction. Last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Roethlisberger threw and completed 30 out of 39 passes, which equated to 282 yards. He didn't throw for any touchdowns during the game, but the Steelers were still able to pull off the 33-20 win over the Bengals. The Steelers have a tough matchup on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Get your tickets today to see the game live.
12/10/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a very strong run lately. They have won three of their last four games, taking their season record to 7-5, just three wins behind the division leader. Their most recent victory, against the Indianapolis Colts, ended with the Steelers ahead by 35 points. In fact, they managed to shut the Colts out in the entire second half. If they are able to keep this momentum up for the rest of the season, fans will certainly have something to get excited about. Be sure to get your tickets for their final home game on December 20th. The Steelers will host the Denver Broncos. Tickets start at $133.
12/4/15 - Many fans were worried that the Pittsburgh Steelers would not be able to hold their own when they faced the Seattle Seahawks on November 29th. They very nearly proved the worriers wrong, but in the end, the Steelers fell short by nine points. They actually managed to start the away game off by shutting the Seahawks out in the first period, and they went into the final quarter with a one-point lead, but they just could not hold on to their edge. With a final score of 30-39, the Steelers move into their final few weeks of the season. They will host the Indianapolis Colts on December 6th. Tickets start at $38.
11/27/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking a short break before their next game. They had one of their strongest victories yet the last time fans saw them in action. This was on the heels of another strong win, which raises the question of whether the Steelers will be able to maintain their momentum while off the field. In addition to being their first game in two weeks, the upcoming match against the Seattle Seahawks on November 29th will be their first away game in more than a month. It is certainly looking like the Steelers are in for a challenge this weekend. They will return to Pittsburgh on December 6th.
11/19/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of their strongest victories of the season on November 15th when they hosted the Cleveland Browns. The final score came to 9-30, which means they shut their opponents down in two quarters. The Steelers have one more home game before hitting the road, so they have a perfect opportunity to add to their current winning streak. The Steelers are second in their division, so they have a good chance to go to the post season. They only have two remaining home games, however, so it is going to be an uphill battle. Come out and show your support when they return to Pittsburgh on December 6th to host the Indianapolis Colts.
11/13/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't had an unfortunate season as far as their record goes, but they have continued to suffer from injury after injury. Just last week during their game against the Oakland Raiders, their star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, sustained an injury to his foot and was estimated to be out of the game for a few weeks. After his foot was examined, it was diagnosed as just a foot sprain, but his estimated time of return is still up in the air. Even without their starting quarterback, the Steelers were able to pull off the win. See how they do this week when they take on the Seattle Seahawks on November 29. Tickets are still available to purchase.
11/6/15 - Followers of the Pittsburgh Steelers likely remember a 2013 contest with Baltimore, wherein head coach Mike Tomlin inadvertently ventured onto the sideline and nearly clipped Ravens receiver Jacoby Jones during a run. The story finally comes full-circle, as Jones was waived by the San Diego Chargers—and subsequently claimed by Tomlin's Steelers. The combination receiver and kick returner replaces the outgoing Dri Archer and, hopefully for Pittsburgh fans, gives the team a shot in the arm on the offensive side of the ball. The Steelers will play host to the resurgent Raiders on Heinz Field this weekend and tickets are still available! Grab yours today starting at just $90 apiece!
10/29/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers hit a bit of trouble this weekend, as they headed to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. The game started out even, with both teams earning three points in the first quarter, but the Steelers were unable to score in the second. Finally the game ended with the Steelers behind 13-23. This is only their third loss, which means the Steelers maintain a positive win/loss ratio. It is disappointed to see their winning streak come to an end, however. They have an excellent opportunity to start a new winning streak with their three consecutive home games, starting this week. First, the Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals, then the Oakland Raiders, and finally the Cleveland Browns.
10/22/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Cardinals 25-13 on October 18th. The Cardinals dominated the first half, and the teams headed into the locker room with the Steelers down 10-3. Michael Vick left in the third quarter due to a hamstring injury, and Landry Jones took over and dominated. He completed 8 of 12 passes for a total of 168 yards, including two touchdown passes to Martavis Bryant. The win was largely due to Bryant and Jones, two players that typically remain on the depth chart. Their second touchdown was an 88-yard catch-and-run with less than two minutes to play. The Steelers next face the Chiefs on October 25. Tickets remain for sale, with prices starting at $43.
10/16/15 - Fans were worried when the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their most recent home game, but they followed that disappointing loss up with an incredible win on the San Diego Chargers' field. The Steelers started out behind, but they had no trouble catching up and overtaking the Chargers. This win also means the Steelers have won more away games than home games. Hopefully they will get their bearings and start giving the fans at home some excitement. Next up, the Steelers will be hosting the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have only lost a single match this season, so this is sure to be one of the most exciting games yet. Get your tickets today.
10/8/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered one more defeat. They were starting to gain some momentum after taking two consecutive victories, but they fell just short when they took on the Baltimore Ravens in a home game. The final score came to 23-20. Still, the Steelers are doing well, now in the number two position for the division, just behind the Cincinnati Bengals, which the Steelers will be playing in just a couple weeks. For now, they will be traveling to San Diego to play the Chargers. The Steelers will return on October 18th to host the Arizona Cardinals. Tickets are available starting at $93. Secure your tickets today to catch the Steelers in action.
10/1/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the St. Louis Rams 12-6 in their third game of the season, bringing their record to 2-1. Unfortunately, Ben Roethlisberger had to be carried off the field after sustaining a knee injury in the second half and will reportedly miss at least four weeks. Michael Vick is set to replace him. Against the Rams, the defense was able to keep the opponents scoring at a minimum. Will Allen had an interception with less than two minutes left that led to Josh Scobey completing a field goal to widen the lead to six points. The Steelers will look to get another win on October 1 when they play the Ravens at home. Tickets remain available starting at $71.
9/24/15 - Although the Pittsburgh Steelers got off to a rough start against the New England Patriots for the first game of the 2015-2016 NFL season, they were able to redeem themselves last Sunday in a blowout against the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback and Steelers veteran Ben Roethlisberger led his team to a commanding 43 – 18 win, with wide receiver Antonio Brown making an impressive showing. Roethlisberger and the rest of the team will look to continue their winning streak as they head to St. Louis to face the Rams this Sunday. It won't be easy, as St. Louis is known to have one of the best defensive lines in the league. Be sure to get your ticket and come see how it all shakes out this Sunday!
9/17/15 - Losing in Week 1 was a tough pill to swallow for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and even more so because their headsets weren't operating properly. Mike Tomlin and his staff ran into technical difficulties during the first quarter, as their communication systems malfunctioned and instead picked up the local radio coverage of the game. Tomlin has gone on to quell the issue in media discussions, recognizing that it was a distraction and preferring to focus on future opponents. The Steelers will head home to Heinz Field on the 20th to host the San Francisco 49ers, followed by a Week 3 visit to the St. Louis Rams. You can experience the excitement in-person with NFL tickets, on sale now! Get in the home game starting at $103!
9/10/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers are known for being one of the flashiest teams in the NFL, and they have the uniforms to prove it! On Wednesday, some of their players decided to extend a little bit of that notoriety off the field. As the team traveled to Massachusetts for their season opener against the Patriots, linebackers Arthur Moats and Ryan Shazier wore some rather eye-catching suit jackets. With so much attention going to Tom Brady lately, can you blame them for trying to steal a little of the spotlight? After Thursday's game, the Steelers will have a 10-day-long break before taking on the San Francisco 49ers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. We have a lot of tickets still for sale in a wide price range. Upper-level sideline seats start at $130.
9/4/15 - Even though they picked up just a single victory in preseason competition, the Pittsburgh Steelers are pumped for the 2015 season. With the warm-ups out of the way, the games start to count in Week 1, when the Steelers will travel to Foxborough and go toe-to-toe with the reigning champion New England Patriots. Ben Roethlisberger is anxious for the opportunity to lead his squad to the preseason once again, where Pittsburgh will attempt to bring an end to their multi-year Super Bowl drought. With a fresh extension recently granted to head coach Mike Tomlin, the pieces are in place for another exciting Steelers season in 2015! Do you have your tickets for opening night at Gillette Stadium? Act now and grab yours starting at $255!
8/26/15 - In a move that has warranted some attention, the Pittsburgh Steelers have just announced that they have signed Michael Vick to a one-year contract. Vick, who spend nearly two years in jail on charges of federal conspiracy, has stated that he is trying to move on and become the best backup quarterback he can. He is supported by his teammates and coaches, who believe that he has overcome his past wrongs. Despite some protestors, Vick has stayed positive and recently said, "My role is clear. I can focus on that." The Steelers are scheduled to face the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Heinz Field. Upper bowl tickets can be purchased now for as little as $10. If you want to get up a little closer to the action, prices start at $17.
8/18/15 - Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers are anxiously gearing up for their first home preseason game this Sunday, and it's a matchup you simply won't want to miss. The Steelers will take on rivals Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in this preseason clash of titans. The stakes are high for Steelers players, as the team will look to cut its roster from 90 men to 75. After the initial round of cuts, the Steelers will then look to narrow the roster down to the final 53 players. It will be a big game for players who are currently on the bubble, so look for explosive performances this Sunday. Tickets are currently available to Sunday's showdown at Heinz Field starting at just $31.
8/7/15 - The Terrible Towels were out in full force on Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as former Pittsburgh Steelers great Jerome Bettis was awarded his gold jacket along with his place in sports history. "The Bus" was one of the most feared running backs of his generation, putting together eight separate 1,000-yard rushing seasons across 13 years in the NFL. He scored 94 touchdowns, was chosen for six Pro Bowl games, and finally won the elusive Super Bowl ring in 2006. Steelers fans are also excited about the upcoming season, led by current Pro Bowl QB Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben will look to lead his squad back into the playoffs starting with four preseason games in August. Pittsburgh's first preseason home outing is 8/23, and tickets are still available from $32!
7/30/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers are feeling a little relieved at the announcement that running back Le'Veon Bell will only miss two games instead of three as originally planned. The player was able to reach a settlement with the NFL after being arrested and charged with a DUI. He will share rushing duties with Martavis Bryant, who has caught the attention of coaches with the progress he has made in anticipation of his second year in the NFL. The team clearly has lofty heights for the season, and with the leadership of veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers are looking to adding to their collection of Superbowl rings. The season kicks off in less than a month, with the first game at Heinz Field being held on Sunday, Aug. 23 against the Packers.
7/15/15 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have been on the cusp of great success in the NFL for the past few years and the 2015 season shouldn't be any different. They are coming back with huge quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, who is known for pulling off big plays when it truly counts. Even though he is getting older at age 33, he still has approximately five more years left in him if he can stay uninjured. All around, the Steelers are pretty balanced both on the offense and defense. To top it off, the Steelers have great leadership to carry the team to victories. The Steelers star their season on August 23 when they go against the Green Bay Packers. Tickets for this game is still available and they start at $28 a piece.
7/2/15 - The Pittsburg Steelers are looking towards the future, the far future. They are preparing a bid to host the 2023 Super Bowl. It is still in the early stages, but it will still be a long time before voting takes place. In the mean time, the team is still focused on preparing for a strong 2015 season. They are currently resting up before Training Camp begins at the end of the month. Recently, running back Le'Veon Bell was ranked 16 in the NFL 100, which is a ranking voted on by the players. This makes him the second-best running back in the league. Bell will miss the first three games of the season, pending appeal, due to a suspension. Tickets are available for all games, including the NFL Hall of Fame game, which has prices starting at $236.
6/17/15 - Much of the talk at minicamp for the Pittsburgh Steelers is centering on newcomers Sammie Coates Maurkice Pouncey, but it's an old vet that's making some of the biggest contributions leading into the preseason. QB Ben Roethlisberger has embraced his role as an elder statesman of sorts, putting in extra work with his receivers to sharpen the Steelers' offensive game plan ahead of the start of the 2015 NFL season. Pittsburgh hasn't been to the Super Bowl since 2010 and hasn't won the big game since '08, so as Roethlisberger enters into the home stretch of his career as a starter, there's no doubt he's got his eyes on the prize. Seats are on sale now for each regular season and preseason game! Action opens at Heinz Field on August 23rd and you can be there in person starting at $23.
6/4/15 - Organized team activities (OTAs) are usually considered a fairly common off-season training and evaluation opportunity, but tempers can still flare at times. A small scrum broke out between teammates Ramon Foster and Shayon Green at Day 6 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, although as expected, all parties involved downplayed the incident. In more team-cohesive news, the Steelers' No. 1 pick Bud Dupree has been receiving strong support from his new squad mates, and has in turn impressed them with his work ethic and knowledge of the game. "The sky's the limit for him," said Jarvis Jones, himself a former No. 1 pick in 2013. The Steelers will kick off pre-season home play on August 23rd at Heinz Field and you can secure your seats now for as little as $23!
5/8/15 - After too many seasons on the bottom of the interception board, the Pittsburgh Steelers used their draft picks to strengthen their interception talent. They drafted three defensive backs who combined snagged 29 interceptions last season. The Steelers are looking to rebuild their secondary team beyond simply replacing Troy Palamalu, Ike Taylor, and Brice McCain. With eight rookies heading to their minicamp to vie for a spot on the team's regular season roster, experts expect some veterans to move to the bubble, including Matt Spaeth, B.W. Webb, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Will Allen, and Cam Thomas. While the team prepares for the upcoming season, fans can already buy tickets for all games. After the NFL Hall of Fame Game against Minnesota, the Steelers start the regular season on Aug 14 against the Jaguars, with prices starting at $20.
4/23/15 - One team always has the privilege of facing the defending world champs on opening night, and in 2015, that team is the Pittsburgh Stealers. Ben Roethlisberger will try to lead his team to an opening night victory over Tom Brady and the Patriots on Thursday, September 10th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The Steelers will play their home opener in Week 2 as they play host to Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers. Other notable dates for the upcoming season include a visit to Seattle and the Legion of Boom in Week 12 and Week 15 versus Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos. Can Pittsburgh get past the Wild Card Game for the first time since 2010? Be a part of the excitement in person—tickets for 2015 games are on sale now!
2014-2015 Season
12/23/14 - After being on the outside of the playoffs looking in the last three seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked Kansas City out of the running with a 20-12 win last weekend. The Steelers square off with Cincinnati in the last game of the regular season, which has been moved to Sunday night, to determine who gets the divisional championship.
12/17/14 - The Pittsburgh Steelers followed their demolition of AFC North leading Cincinnati with a 27-20 defeat of Atlanta last weekend, which keeps the Steelers in contention for not just a playoff spot, but a division title should the Bengals falter in their last two games.
12/10/14 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance this weekend to do something they've done only one other time this season: win more than one game in a row. The Steelers travel to Atlanta this weekend coming off a convincing 42-21 win over division rival (and leader) Cincinnati.
12/3/14 - With three of its four teams tied at 7-5, it's a sign that the AFC North is the league's most competitive division this season – and the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves squarely in the middle. After falling to New Orleans last week, though, the Steelers have a chance to make up valuable ground when they face off against division rival – and leaders – Cincinnati this weekend.
11/19/14 - Behind LeVeon Bell's game-high 204 yards of rushing, the Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back from a tough loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago, with a 27-24 come from behind win over Tennessee. The Steelers now have a bye week to recuperate before preparing to take on New Orleans.
11/12/14 - No, the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the New York Jets last season was not because of Justin Bieber. Just ask quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who laughed off any suggestion that Bieb's presence at a Steelers worship service jinxed the Steelers, according to a story on ESPN.com.
11/3/14 - Ben Roethlisberger has certainly been eating his Wheaties lately. Over the last two weekends, the Pittsburgh Steelers' big signal-caller has been on a tear, throwing for 862 total yards and 12 touchdowns in victories over Indianapolis and Baltimore.
10/30/14 - After a strong game against the Colts, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot to celebrate. Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers' quarterback, was named the AFC Offensive Player of the week after completing 40 of 49 passes for over 500 yards. He had six touchdowns with no interceptions. In week 9 of the season, the Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens. Although the earlier game against the Ravens was not a victory for the Steelers, they are coming off a two game winning streak and have home field advantage. Currently, the Steelers are third in the AFC Northern Division, but they are gaining momentum. If they keep working on their passing game and it goes as well as it did against the Colts, they could put up some strong numbers on the scoreboard and in the recordbooks.
10/20/14 – Monday Night football tickets at Heinz Field tonight are super cheap. You can get into the Week 7 matchup against the Houston Texans for $35. Next week's home game against the Indianapolis Colts has a get-in price of $83 and is the sixth most expensive game of Week 8.
10/15/14 – The Steelers welcome the Houston Texans for a Monday night showdown in Week 7. Pittsburgh Steelers are fifth cheapest in the NFL this week averaging $118 on the secondary market. After a 31-10 loss to the Browns last week, Pittsburgh will look to capitalize on its MNF success (40-24) to add a W in the win column. Get in to Heinz Field for $32 (Upper Level – Sideline).
10/10/14 - The Pittsburgh Steelers earned their third win of the season when they took out the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. The 17-9 victory showed fans what the team is made of and included a touchdown scored by Brice McCain after intercepting a pass from Blake Bortles and returning it 22 yards. Although some thought the game would be an easy win (after all, the Jaguars are now 0-5 this season), Jacksonville held on throughout the game and this interception helped relieve some of the pressure the Steelers were facing. This Sunday, the Steelers will be facing the Browns (2-2) in Cleveland in a game that looks like it could be a nail-biter. If Steelers fans can't make their way to Ohio, they should try to score some tickets for the next home game on Oct. 20!
10/1/14 – The Steelers are on the road this week, heading to Jacksonville to play the Jaguars Week 5. Pittsburgh has won the last two meetings between the teams including their most recent on Oct. 16, 2011 at Heinz Field. The black and yellow are 2-2 on the season following a Sunday loss at home to the Bucs. Can Mike Tomlin get his team back on track?
9/29/14 - The Pittsburgh Steelers, banged up on the defensive side of the ball, were unable to hold a lead this past weekend, falling 27-24 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Though it seemed as though the Steelers were well on their way to a good 3-1 start, but 13 penalties proved to be too many for Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger completed 29 of 40 passes for 314 yards and three scores, but was also sacked five times by a Tampa defense which had been torched by Atlanta just a week ago in one of the worst defeats in league history. LeVeon Bell collected 63 yards on 19 carries for the Steelers; Antonio Brown had seven receptions for 131 yards and two Steeler TDs, while Heath Miller caught 10 balls for 85 yards and one score.
9/23/14 - Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers dispatched Carolina last weekend, 37-19, it was a costly victory for the Steelers defense, who lost three players to injuries during the game. The worst of these was to cornerback Ike Taylor, who fractured his forearm in a collision with a teammate while making a tackle. Linebackers Ryan Shazier and Jarvis Jones were also knocked out by injuries; while Shazier's sprained medial collateral ligament will force him to miss one game, Jones's wrist injury forced the Steelers to put him on the injured reserve/designated to return list, meaning an absence of at least eight weeks. In the interim, the Steelers coaxed linebacker James Harrison out of retirement and signed him to a one-year deal.
9/16/14 - The shadow of released Baltimore running back Ray Rice loomed over the game between the Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers – but the Steelers acted like they were the team most affected, falling to an inspired group of Ravens 26-6 last Thursday night. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 217 yards on 22-of-37 passing, but also had an interception and was sacked twice by the Ravens. Le'Veon Bell had 16 touches for the Steelers – 11 rushes for 59 yards, and five receptions for another 48 yards, but the sum of the Steelers' offensive production that made the scoreboard was a pair of Shaun Suisham field goals, from 25 and 43 yards. Coming up for the Steelers in Week 3 is a trip to Charlotte and a Sunday night date with the 2-0 Carolina Panthers.
9/8/14 - This weekend's Pittsburgh Steelers opener against the rival Cleveland Browns could best be described as a tale of two halves, as the Steelers ran out to a 24-point lead in the first half before the Browns spent the second half catching up; but the Steelers ultimately won on a last-second 41 yard field goal by Shawn Suisham, 30-27. Big Ben Roethlisberger was solid, completing 23 of his 34 attempts for a game-high 365 yards, a touchdown and a pick; his favorite target for the day was Antonio Brown, who reeled in 5 balls for 116 yards and a touchdown, while Markus Wheaton caught two key passes on the fateful game-ending Steelers drive among his six catches. However, Browns signal-caller Brian Hoyer may have solidified his grasp on the top slot on the depth chart after holding off a fairly strong challenge by rookie phenom Johnny Manziel. Hoyer finished 19 for 31 for 230 yards and a touchdown, most of which came in the second half. Cleveland's Andrew Hawkins was his squad's top receiver, with eight catches for 87 yards.
9/3/14 - While the Pittsburgh Steelers defense held visiting Carolina to only 10 points, they were the only points scored in the game by wither team, as the Panthers sent the Steelers to their third defeat in four preseason games, 10-0. Rookie Landry Jones was at the controls of the Steeler offense, passing for 97 yards on 14 of 18 throws, but was sacked three times by the Carolina defense; while some speculated whether or not the Steelers would carry three quarterbacks after a middling performance, the team did choose to keep Jones on the 53-man final roster going into the regular season, behind Ben Roethlisberger and Bruce Gradkowski.
8/26/14 - The legal and other problems faced by Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount could very well open the door of opportunity for other running backs to feature in the Steelers' offense when they open the season next month against Cleveland. Bell and Blount face discipline from the team and the league after being charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession from a routine traffic stop. Both backs played in the Steelers' 31-21 loss to Philadelphia last weekend. Rookie running back Dri Archer, who could step up in the offense, had no rushes against the Eagles but caught three passes in four targeted plays, for 14 yards.
8/20/14 - In their 19-16 preseason win over Buffalo last weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive starters looked every bit ready for the regular season to get under way. Ben Roethlisberger directed the Steelers offense to two touchdowns in both of his offensive series, needing just two plays for the first score, a 76-yard scoring strike to Antonio Brown; and then hitting Markus Wheaton for a 16-yard touchdown in the next series. "Big Ben" ended up completing eight of 11 passes for 128 yards with no interceptions. Another player who had a great game was rookie linebacker Ryan Shazier, who set up Pittsburgh's second score with an interception and 22 yard return, to the Buffalo 37 yard line. Shazier also finished with 11 tackles in the game – his first, after missing the preseason opener – in addition to the interception.
7/30/14 - Anyone who believes (or expects) that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger should get a contract extension will have to wait until after this season. Big Ben is signed through the 2015 season, and usually top quarterbacks are given a contract extension with two years left, but the Steelers are in the position of having a significant number of other deserving players entering the final years of their contract. Team president Art Rooney addressed the situation on the Steelers' official website, saying, "I met with Ben shortly before we did the Maurice Pouncey signing just to make sure Ben understood where we were with our intentions." Roethlisberger, for the most part, seemed to understand, telling the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "As I put my faith and trust in themwhen the time is right, we'll get it done."
7/22/14 - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is starting to feel some pressure. The Steelers have finished at 8-8 the last two seasons under Tomlin, and the team hasn't had three straight non-winning seasons since the late Chuck Noll's first three campaigns, in 1969, 1970 and 1971. Center Maurkice Pouncey told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper that the back to back .500 seasons have made Tomlin mad. Even though the Steelers won six of their final eight games last season, just missing out on a playoff berth, it was the 0-4 start – Pittsburgh's first in 45 seasons – that really bothered him. Still, the coach who set a record as the youngest to win a Super Bowl has one goal at the end of each season: to not be one of those guys that becomes an ex-head coach.
7/16/14 - The Steelers.com website notes that defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is already hard at work integrating the old and new into a cohesive unit. Five of the nine draft picks the Steelers had were defensive players, and the team signed three more defensive free agents during the offseason. LeBeau was especially taken with veteran linemen Mike Mitchell ("[A] real good quality player there," said LeBeau) and Cam Thomas, who impressed LeBeau with the quickness he had for his size. LeBeau also noted that the team needed to address some speed in the unit – "(Y)ou can never have too much speed," he said, while mentioning Ryan Shazier as one of the key draft picks.
7/8/14 - He's a third round draftee from a mid-major program (based, incidentally, in a suburb of the city that is home to the team's top rival). But the Pittsburgh Steelers have plans for speedy tailback Dri Archer, from Kent State University in Ohio. Even though the Steelers have existing depth at tailback in the guises of Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount, don't be surprised if Archer makes some early noise in some way or another, whether it be situational – third down, or a shift out of the backfield – or via special teams. Fellow draftee Ryan Shazier, no slowpoke himself, said to the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper,. "He can catch, he can run, he even goes through the tackles sometimes." Shazier also noted that Archer's running style "helps you be able to read and tackle any other guy."
7/1/14 - He spent three decades with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise, as a player (guard), position coach (offensive line) and head coach, until being fired earlier this year. But the Titans' loss is the Pittsburgh Steelers' gain, and Munchak, a Hall of Famer, is enjoying the fresh start in the Steel City. While Munchak is the Steelers' third offensive line coach in as many seasons, he inherits a solid offensive line centered by Maurkice Pouncey, and given his success as a lineman and position coach, expect the Steelers' offensive line to grow rapidly. "I just think it's exciting for all of us," Munchak told ESPN.com. "They (the Steelers' offensive linemen) are very excited about the opportunities."
6/19/14 - The man responsible for laying the foundation of what the Steelers are today – an elite NFL squad and a perennial contender – passed away in his sleep at his suburban Pittsburgh home of Sewickley, Pa. on Friday. Chuck Noll, a Hall of Famer who legendary Pittsburgh broadcaster Myron Cope called "The Emperor," was 82 at his passing, became the Steelers' head coach in 1969 and within four years, had the team in the playoffs for the first time since 1947; Noll-coached teams would establish a level of legendary excellence on both sides of the ball, winning four of their six Super Bowl titles within a six year stretch (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979) in the middle and late Seventies. Noll built the Steelers almost from the ground up, selecting players like "Mean Joe" Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Rocky Bleier, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, L.C. Greenwood, Mike Webster, Mel Blount, Tony Dungy and Donnie Shell – all of whom became household names throughout America, love 'em or hate 'em.
6/11/14 - Expect the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense to be considerably more fast-paced this season, at least according to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, as the team moves more towards a no-huddle offense. Big Ben told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper, "I don't want to call it our base offense, but I think you'll see more of it, so it was more important for us to get it in early and often." Steelers receiver Lance Moore, formerly of New Orleans, spoke of the quickness in which the new offensive look was installed, "If you would've told me a month ago that we would be doing no-huddle on the fourth and fifth OTA, I would've said you are crazy."
6/3/14 - Pittsburgh Steeelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is entering the final year of his current contract with the Black and Gold, and the nine year veteran would very much like to play his entire career for the Steelers. He is joined in that wish by team president Art Rooney II, who said in January that the Steelers are determined to make that happen – however, nothing has been said as of yet by either team or player regarding a new deal. There are only three active quarterbacks in the National Football League who are multiple Super Bowl winners: Tom Brady, Eli Manning, and Big Ben; and Roethlisberger would be a prime target for a significant contract should no resolution be made before the Steelers' grudge-match season opener with Cleveland on September 7, as Steeler team policy precludes contract negotiations during the season.
5/28/14 - While the Pittsburgh Steelers have started signing their 2014 draft picks, some speculation is arising that a pair of former Steelers would like to return. Defensive stalwart James Harrison, a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and wideout Santonio Holmes, the hero of Super Bowl XLIII with his game-winning catch in the fourth quarter, were both said by cornerback Ike Taylor as wanting to come back to the Steelers. Holmes was recently released by the New York Jets, and Harrison was last with AFC North rival Cincinnati, but neither player has been contacted by Steeler team officials.
5/20/14 - It should be no surprise at all that a team recognized for its defensive prowess like the Pittsburgh Steelers chose a pair of highly rated defenders with their first two picks in the 2014 NFL Draft. In the first round, the Steelers grabbed Ohio State outside linebacker Ryan Shazier, a first team all-Big Ten and All-American selection after his junior season in 2013. Then, the Steelers then selected Notre Dame defensive end Stephon Tuitt in the second round; Tuitt is expected by many pundits to be able to play in both running and passing situations as a "five technique" defensive lineman. Diminutive Kent State running back Dri Archer was a surprising third round pick, but the Steelers have big plans for the player who had the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine, a speedy 4.26 seconds.
5/12/14 - The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of five teams in the NFL to pick up an "A" grade (ESPN) regarding their 2014 Draft picks. The Steelers nabbed some of the fastest prospects on the board, including LB Ryan Shazier, RB Dri Archer and WR Martavis Bryant. In the end, Pittsburgh picked up nine total players in the draft: four offensive and five defensive players, including 6'7" Daniel McCullers. Pittsburgh has bolstered both sides of the ball with quick and sizable talent—see this physically gifted squad charge into the big leagues with Pittsburgh Steelers tickets!
4/17/14 - Pittsburgh's new O-line coach and NFL-great, Mike Munchak, will try and whip his current linemen—all returning starters—back into shape by the time preseason kicks in. The Pittsburgh Steelers will open up exhibition play against the New York Giants during Week 1 and return home to host the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. They'll be on the road to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, and will close Week 4 at home opposite the Carolina Panthers on Aug 28. This will be the 12th consecutive year that the two faceoff in a preseason finale; Steelers tickets start at just $31 to get into this time-honored game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough schedule, playing four of five games on the road starting in Week 2 with a visit to AFC North Division rivals, Baltimore Ravens. The Thursday night game will be the first time Mike Tomlin returns to the site in which he stepped in the way of Jacoby Jones during a kickoff return last year, interfering with a potential touchdown. Pittsburgh opens the season at Heinz Field for the second consecutive year, hosting division rival, the Cleveland Browns mid-day (get-in $110). Two other must-attend games at home are Week 8 vs. the Colts (min. $102) in a Big Ben/Andrew Luck showdown and Week 13 vs. the scheming Saints (min. $113).
2013-2014 Season
2/11/14 – Pittsburgh's defense is in dire need of some bluster in 2014 and are hoping recent hire (and former Steeler) Joey Porter (Colorado State) will give the team just that as a defensive assistant. Following back-to-back 8-8 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers have their sites on the postseason after a two year hiatus. A strong run at the end of 2013, has Steelers fans optimistic about their team especially given their relatively "easy" schedule. Can the defense come together as the offense had in the second half of the season last year?
12/23/13 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have kept playoff hopes alive, after holding off the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's 38-31 nail-biting victory. The win came off the back of Troy Polamalu, who forced a fumble to grant Le'Veon Bell the game-winning score with less than two minutes left, while the Steel Curtain stymied Green Bay's final drive. Though playoffs are within reach, the long shots must defeat the Cleveland Browns in Week 17, and hope that the Dolphins, Ravens and Chargers lose their respective games. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are $31 to start and just $139 on average for their must-win matchup this Sunday.
12/16/13 - The Steelers tripped up division leaders, the Cincinnati Bengals, and kept their slight wildcard chances alive with a crucial 30-20 victory yesterday at Heinz Field. Antonio Brown was the player of the day, catching a TD pass and returning a punt for a score, which propelled the Steelers to a 24-point lead by halftime. Heading into Week 16, Pittsburgh must defeat the Green Bay Packers in order to shove off the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC wildcard hunt. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are $197 on average for Sunday—or get in for $19 to see Ben Roethlisberger take on a healthy Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field.
12/9/13- The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a disappointing 34-28 loss to the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday. In the last seconds of the game, the Steelers tried a wild final play featuring a number of laterals that drove Antonio Brown into the end zone, but the TD was ultimately called back as Brown was ruled out of bounds dooming them to defeat. Though Ben Roethlisberger is on his way to a career-best season, after breaking Terry Bradshaw's franchise record for most TDs, Mike Tomlin and company are nearly eclipsed in the playoff run. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are only $18 to get into Heinz Field when they are pitted against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.
12/2/13 - The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Baltimore Raven's in Thanksgiving's hard-fought game, falling short 20-22. Big Ben played fearlessly, hitting weapon Le'Veon Bell and four other receivers, though their necessary 2-point conversion with one minute left in the fourth quarter slipped right through Emmanuel Sanders' hands, while an unsuccessful on-side kick by Shaun Suisham allowed the Ravens to run away victorious. Stay tuned: HC Mike Tomlin is in some hot water and will most likely be hit with a heavy fine after interfering with Jacoby Jones' sideline run down the field on Thursday, intentional or not. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are $144 on average when they travel to Miami to face the Dolphins.
11/26/13 - Steelers fans have a lot to feel good about: Pittsburgh has achieved their 3rd straight win and are officially in the AFC wildcard hunt. Ben Roethlisberger, with the help of his offensive line (who did not allow their QB to be sacked), led his team to 27-11 over the Cleveland Browns. The notorious Steelers defense forced 4 turnovers and took advantage of the Browns' troublesome QB situation. Next week, Pittsburgh will try to sweep the Baltimore Ravens for the first time since '08 on Thanksgiving Day. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets for the
Turkey Day
showdown are just $29 to get in!
11/18/13 - The Pittsburgh Steelers are on track to turn around their losing season with yesterday's convincing defeat of the Detroit Lions, 37-27. Although Big Ben is palpably dissatisfied with the franchise, Roethlisberger played a great game, throwing 367 yards and 4 TDs. The Steel Curtain effectively shut down Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson in the second half of the game, allowing Roethlisberger's 2 scoring passes with 5 minutes left in the 4th for the come-from-behind victory. In Week 12, Pittsburgh will travel to Ohio to meet the Cleveland Browns: tickets are $93 on average.
11/11/13 - The Steelers came away victorious Sunday morning, in a 23-10 rout of the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh's defense cleaned up and carried the team to 3-6 on the season, despite the highly anticipated comeback of Bill's QB EJ Manuel, shutting down the opposition to 95 yards rushing and sacking Manuel three times. Roethlisberger finished with 204 yards and a touchdown, while Le'Veon Bell had 96 yards and one TD, making up for the team's embarrassing loss to the Patriots last week. The Steelers will host the Detroit Lions next Sunday, and tickets are moderately priced at $156 on average.
11/4/13 - In a high scoring game, the Steelers were crushed by the New England Patriots 31-55, the most points Pittsburgh has ever allowed in franchise history. Ben Roethlisberger also had a 400-yard passing day, but at 28 for 48 passes, it was not enough to rally for a win, especially when the less-than-dynamic Pittsburgh defense all but collapsed against Tom Brady and his targets. New England routed the Steelers defense, which allowed Brady to accrue 432 passing yards, and granted three Pats receivers over 100 yards each. The Steelers are now 2-6 as they head into Week 10 with a game against the Buffalo Bills next Sunday. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are $28 to get in, and are $215 on average.
10/28/13 - The Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to clamp down on Terrelle Pryor and the Oakland Raiders, ultimately losing 18-21 on Sunday. Big Ben was able to complete 29 of 45 throws for 275 yards despite heavy pressure from the Raiders defense, but it was all in vain. Kicker Shaun Suisham missed two critical short field goals, and Roethlisberger was sacked five times and forced two turnovers in the second half. After falling behind early in the game, allowing Pryor to score the longest rushing touchdown in NFL history (93 yards), the Steelers made a rousing 15-point fourth quarter comeback, but the momentum fell short, leaving Pittsburgh at 2-5 on the season. The Steelers will be on the road to play worthy opponents, the New England Patriots in Week 9 at Gillette Stadium. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are the most expensive of the week, at a lofty $468 on average and $135 at the lowest.
10/21/13 - The Pittsburgh Steelers defended their home field and squeaked by the Baltimore Ravens to claim Sunday's victory, 19-16, and push the Ravens under the .500 mark. The win came from a momentous performance by Shaun Suisham and his game-deciding 42-yard field goal. Ben Roethlisberger was 17 of 23 for 160 yards, their running game was on point, outgaining the Ravens nearly 83 yards rushing, as rookie Le'Veon Bell ran for a season high 93 yards on 19 carries. Pittsburgh has successfully conducted two games, and will look to their third straight win to dig themselves out of their early season hole and be serious contenders in the AFC North. The Black and Gold will be opposite the Silver and Black, in Week 8 to face the Oakland Raiders at O.CO Colisseum in California. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets are averaging $174 on the road.
10/14/13 - Back from their bye, the Pittsburgh Steelers have finally surmounted their dreaded winless record, coming out on top in a crucial 19-6 victory over the New York Jets. Head coach Mike Tomlin, dissatisfied with the boys in black and yellow, took all the players' games out of the locker room, a chastising move that proved useful. Pittsburgh was the only team in the NFL to have not forced a turnover coming into Week 6, but the Steelers made it happen with 2 picks on Geno Smith. Big Ben Roethlisberger threw a massive 55 yard touchdown pass to Emmanuel Sanders, his longest touchdown pass of the season, and the one they would need to secure the franchise's 600th win, a play he was able to make with the help of his offensive line, who greatly improved on QB protection. A reinvigorated and freshly disciplined Pittsburgh will next host the Baltimore Ravens, hungry for a win post-loss to Green Bay. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets start at $40 and average $153.
10/8/13 - The Pittsburgh Steelers will be coming out of their bye week to play the New York Jets hot off their win over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night. The 0-4 Steelers have a chance to improve their standings when veteran Big Ben goes head to head against rookie quarterback Geno Smith. With newly acquired left tackle Levi Brown from the Arizona Cardinals in tow, the Steelers may yet breathe new life as they head on the road to play the Jets in Week 6. Pittsburgh Steelers tickets on the road this week are $48 to get in and average $201.
9/30/13 - The Steelers are 0-4 for the first time since 1968, having lost to the Minnesota Vikings overseas in London on Sunday. Both teams were desperately looking to break their losing streak across the pond, and the Steelers reached a new low in front of a sold out crowd at Wembley Stadium, drowning in the Viking's "purple rain." Pittsburgh can't seem to provide enough coverage for their quarterback, who was sacked five times on Sunday, and their defense was left in the dust by running back Adrian Peterson. Roethlisberger and company are on their bye week, and will be on the road again to play the New York Jets on October 13 in Week 6, hopefully with newly rejuvenated play. The average price for
Steelers tickets
has seen a 19% decrease since the beginning of the season falling from $233 to $188.
9/24/13 - Despite their Superbowl pedigree, the Steelers are now 0-3 coming into Week 4, and are in desperate for a win. Pittsburgh will gain a much needed offensive threat in rookie running back Le'Veon Bell, who was intended to start before a preseason injury. Set to play against the Minnesota Vikings, who are also short of wins this season, Roethlisberger will fight against accumulating more turn overs, and try to pull his team out of an uncharacteristic slump. Get into this game across the pond, at Wembley Stadium in London, for $72.
Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers struggled to just their fourth third-place finish since the turn of the century (other seasons being 2003, 2006, and 2009, making for an intriguing three year cycle). Steeler fans have to be hoping the pattern repeats itself again in 2013, as each season following a third place finish saw the Steelers atop the AFC's North Division – with 2010's squad advancing to the
Super Bowl
, where they lost to the
Green Bay Packers
Big Ben Roethlisberger is feeling good after an offseason which saw him undergo knee surgery; he threw strongly during the Steelers' last day of OTAs. While leading receiver Mike Wallace decamped for sunnier climes in Miami, longtime star Plaxico Burress returns to Steeltown, joining fellow tight end Heath Miller as prime targets; while running backs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman will have some company in training camp in the presence of former Michigan State standout Le'Veon Bell, a second round selection in this spring's draft
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However as always, it's the defense, the vaunted Steel Curtain, where Pittsburgh remains strongest – first overall in fewest passing yards allowed per game, second leaguewide in fewest rushing yards allowed per game. The Steelers achieved this with minimal input from safety Troy Polamalu, who spent much of 2012 injured, only playing in seven of 16 games. The Steel Curtain also features linebackers Lawrence Timmons (who had 6.0 sacks, and led the team in interceptions with three) and Larry Foote.
All in all, Terrible Towels should be waving at Heinz Field throughout 2013! What games on the Pittsburgh Steelers schedule are Steeler Nation most excited about this season? Two of the most anticipated Steelers games will feature division rivals, the
Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore Ravens
. Both the Bengals and Ravens represented the AFC North in the
NFL Playoffs
last season, with Baltimore winning the Super Bowl. Ravens vs. Steelers tickets on October 20th start at $122 in the end zone and reach $1,015 for seats between the 40 and 50-yard lines on the Steelers sideline. Pittsburgh football fans wanting to see a great game at a lower price will find cheap Steelers tickets when the Bengals come to town in December. Although a key game, the get-in price for Bengals vs. Steelers ticket is $80, 34% less than Ravens vs. Steelers.
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As we remember Dr. King, it would be hard to imagine his legacy without reflecting on his "I have a dream" speech.
We asked residents how they feel that speech still rings out today, and what King would say about America now.
"As far as we've come, he would be very, very proud," said Jasmin Barber.
"Certainly, I think first and foremost, he'd probably be astonished that speech alone has lasted," said Holdun Reed.
"Even when race is not that much of an issue, there are still things that divide us today, and he would continue to encourage us to keep moving forward, find the things that separate us, and tear those things down," said Lee Fowlkes.
Fowlkes said it was just this morning, someone told him he should read the speech, a speech many still look to for inspiration fifty years later.

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Is there any known NPP position for the Samyang 8 mm Canon ?
Is there any known NPP position for the Samyang 8 mm Canon ?
what is the pano head model? Is the lens version 1 or 2?
We listen. We try harder.
What camera body do you use?
I have a Canon EOS 7D.
The Lens is the version 1 (what is the difference with the version 2 ?)
And the head is the R1
As there is only one NPP adjustment possible with the R1, it is easy to set up, and shouldn't take more than ten minutes or so. See http://www.johnhpanos.com/epcalib.htm. I hope you appreciate that the R1 is not ideal for shooting full 360x180 spherical panoramas, given that you cannot rotate the camera up and down to shoot the zenith and nadir while maintaining the NPP position. You can still get good results outdoors at least by making compensating adjustments of the tripod position and using the zenith/nadir adapter.
Hi Julien,
URS = Upper rail setting is added by L1 + L2. 37,5mm + 50mm = 87.5 This is for normal panoheads.
For the R1 you have to use John's link to find the NPP.
In case you like to shoot Zenith and Nadir in NPP, you could get the RS-1. It is the next small head in size to be used on tripod and on pole.
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Many beginners don't get good stitching despite the panohead being set up perfectly adequately. It's impossible to say where your problems lie without seeing some evidence. Can you make available a set of camera images so that they can be investigated? Jpeg copies (half size would be ok for convenience if you prefer) uploaded somewhere - e.g. a free file sharing site like http://ge.tt/.
The R1 being a single row head is fine for 360x180 when used with a fisheye lens that has a 180 degree vertical fov when mounted on your camera. The Samyang 8mm is a fullframe fisheye with a 180 degree diagonal fov. (It's really a 9mm fullframe fisheye lens). It's possible to achieve a 180 degree vertical fov by mounting the camera rotated to bring the diagonal of the frame more-or-less vertical. A large angle of tilt upwards is also required, which leaves a large awkwardly shaped hole at the nadir to be filled. Try that by all means.


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In SO you are allowed to define and redefine your handle at whim. I myself have done so but I was reading an SO entry from a while back to which the well known Jon Skeet made a comment to which someone responded @Jon... But Jon was no longer Jon he was now (and probably still is) Tony the Pony. Now I know who both these handles belong to but to the SO neophyte there is a disconnect to see comments referring to @Jon but there are no longer any comments by Jon. It's an interesting quirk since Tony the Pony is probably in the top 1% of commentators and answer factories so he has pretty good coverage in the Java and C# worlds.
What is meta?
- Any Stack Exchange user can ask a question
- The community provides support, votes on ideas, and reports bugs
- Your voice helps shape the way Stack Exchange operates
Like everything else, it should probably be rate-limited. If I've learned anything, it is that unbounded behaviors lead to pain.
edit: after a two-day grace period for new users, one display name change allowed every 30 days.
I take your point that it creates some oddities. When Tony retires and I go back to being Jon (which I'll probably do some time this week) there'll be a bunch of comments directed at Tony which now seem strange.
I think it's probably best not to worry about it too much - but also to use name changing sparingly. If anyone's confused and adds a comment, the post's owner is likely to be able to set the record straight.
What is in a name? Your reputation follows you no matter what you change your name to, as do your questions and answers. IMO, Jon Skeet changing his name to Tony the Pony might have made OPs look at his answers before judging them by his name alone, which is a good thing. Most likely Tony got the upvotes anyway.
The important thing is that our unique User ID's don't change, i.e.:
Tracking name changes is probably more critical on sites such as EBay where the display name is the only way to identify a user.
Ultimately the display names on our accounts are just like nicknames and we should be able to change these as and when required.
It should be just as easy to change your online name as it is to change your real-life name. In the US, all you need to do to legally change your name is... start using a new name!
For example, if I want to go by Johnny instead of John, I could.
If my Fiancee wants to change her last name she should be able to.


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I think many people here are programmers since stack sites started out as stackoverflow originally, which is about programming.
My question here is about the phrasal verb "to comment out". It makes a lot of sense to those who know that in programming you can easily turn some part of the code (usually a line) into simply a comment that would have no bearing on the code's execution. For example,
print: Hello world
can be easily turned into a comment in this way:
; print: Hello world
Programmers would say in this case, "I have commented out the line." It is absolutely logical and makes sense to me. However, I wonder if this phrasal verb ever was used before the programming came about. Did it exist in those times? If yes, in what situation it was normally used then?


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In South Africa, a Consumer Debt Bubble Forms
PRETORIA, South Africa— Gerald Mopelong earns 15,000 rand, about $1,750, each month as an insurance salesman. But up to a third of his salary goes to repay debts he has racked up to pay for basics like gas and food as well as relative luxuries like new clothes for his two teenage children.
Mr. Mopelong says that he is "always squeezed" to cover his bills but that lenders ranging from curbside loan sharks to South Africa's biggest banks want him to borrow even more. "The more they see you can afford, the more they invite you to take," he says.
A surge in personal loans, credit-card debt and overdrafts—known as "unsecured credit" because the obligations aren't backed by assets such as houses—has allowed many working-class South Africans like Mr. Mopelong to bridge their earnings and the lifestyles they aspire to have.
But now regulators are sounding the alarm, and many of the country's banks are dialing back lending amid fears that Africa's largest economy is nearing a dangerous credit bubble.
"Clearly a bubble is beginning to take shape, if not fully formed yet," says Annabel Bishop, an economist at Investec Ltd. INL -1.54 %
Unsecured lending has nearly tripled in the past four years to $44 billion, or 10.5% of total credit, according to the central bank. Nearly half of consumers are at least three months behind on debt payments, says South Africa's National Credit Regulator, a consumer advocate that is charged with registering lenders.
"The speed at which unsecured credit is being extended is ridiculous," says Nomsa Motshegare, the regulator's chief executive.
With economic growth slowing and profits squeezed by ultralow interest rates, South Africa's biggest banks ramped up unsecured lending because the rates they can charge—up to 31% a year—are far higher than those for mortgages and car loans.
Consumers have gorged on the new credit. Eighteen years after democratic elections ended white-minority rule, many black South Africans with steady but meager incomes feel they haven't attained the comfortable lifestyles the governing African National Congress had promised them after the end of apartheid. Rising costs of living have further fueled the demand for credit.
The explosion in credit bears some parallels to the borrowing spree by U.S. consumers in the years preceding the financial crisis. Credit-card debt in the U.S. peaked in 2008 at more than $1 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, before falling to around $800 billion today.
In South Africa, regulators say the four largest banks—FirstRand Bank Ltd., Nedbank Group Ltd. NDBKY 3.23 % , Standard Bank Ltd., and Absa Group, in which London-based Barclays PLC is the majority shareholder—are pulling back after ramping up unsecured loans over the past two years.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan met in August with chief executives and board members from major banks, and his office said afterward that they agreed "banks could do more to ensure that they lend responsibly and do not contribute to household over-indebtedness."
Rene van Wyk, the registrar of banks, the industry's chief regulator, says he also has met with each major commercial lender in recent months and that he believes they have heeded his requests to step back. "If the growth in unsecured lending slows down, then we've achieved what we wanted," he says.
At First National Bank, a division of FirstRand, unsecured lending rose to 5% from 3% of total lending over the past two years, says head of retail credit Hannalie Crous. Now the bank is backing away, she says, after "signs of stress" among riskier borrowers. First National Bank extends more than 80% of FirstRand's unsecured lending.
Other banks—including Nedbank, Standard Bank and Absa—also are being more conservative after strong growth in unsecured lending in recent years, according to representatives from the banks.
African Bank Investments Ltd. ABL -56.59 % and Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. CPI 0.97 % , financial companies that specialize in unsecured lending and are the biggest in the market, say they are taking similar measures. "We're being more prudent as to how aggressively we offer credit," says Carl Fischer, Capitec's head of marketing. He says the bank is shortening the length of most loans it offers, but wouldn't specify by how much.
Leon Kirkinis, African Bank's chief executive, says the lender is extending fewer, and smaller, loans. If his competitors don't follow suit over the next year, he said one of them could end up with enough bad debt to weigh on profits and spook investors.
"When the music stops, there's always one less chair," Mr. Kirkinis says.
Still, as many as eight lenders crowd some blocks of downtown Pretoria, vying for customers with steady paychecks, such as teachers and police officers. Microlenders offer payday advances of as little as $100. Bigger banks advertise same-day approval on loans worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Many of the miners in Marikana, where police shot and killed 34 protesters in August, sparking labor unrest across the country, were so indebted that they needed the pay raises of up to 22% they received to end their strike just to take home a modest chunk of their paychecks, the National Credit Regulator says.
Moody's Investors Service earlier this month cut its outlook for South Africa's banking system to negative from stable, saying that the country's dwindling economic growth will "elevate credit risks and pressure banks' asset quality and profitability."
"These are destructive loans, not constructive loans," says Mr. Mopelong, the indebted insurance salesman, who is making a two-year plan to clear all his debts. "You can't move ahead when you are always paying back for the past."


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Cell Phones and Cancer Risk
Last Modified: March 22, 2012
Has there been a definite conclusion with cell phones causing cancer?
Charles B. Simone, II, MD, Radiation Oncologist at Penn Medicine responds:
That is a great question, but a very controversial topic. Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy, which is a non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation that can be absorbed by your tissues were the cell phone is help. Some studies have demonstrated a slight increase in risk of certain brain tumors, from aggressive brain cancers to benign non-cancerous brain tumors like meningiomas or acoustic neuromas. Many other studies, however, have not demonstrated a risk. Any theoretical risk of tumors developing from cell phone use would be related to the type of phone used, the distance from the antenna of the phone to the user (using a speaker phone and holding the phone away from the body would decrease the radiation exposure), and the frequency and duration of using the phone. At this time, there is not enough evidence to conclude that cell phones increase tumor or cancer risk. More research is needed in this field, particularly with newer types of cell phones that may emit lower levels of radiofrequency energy.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series. View the entire Cancer Risk & Prevention Webchat transcript.
Webucation: Physical Activity and Cancer Preventionby OncoLink Editorial Team
February 02, 2015
3 Great Reasons To Have Gratitude On Your Cancer Teamby Marlys Johnson
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6 Inventors Who Got Jack Shit for Changing the Modern World
#3. Mikhail Kalashnikov, Creator of the AK-47
We're guessing that in every war your country has participated in during your lifetime, the bad guys were all using the same gun. You can thank Mikhail Kalashnikov.
Uhh... way to go?
In the 1940s, Kalashnikov was a strapping young lad enlisted in the Soviet Army. While in the hospital after having been wounded in World War II, he started designing guns in his spare time. In 1947, he came forward with a rifle he called the Automat Kalashnikov, which you know as the AK-47.
See, Mikhail and his fellow soldiers were fed up with the rifles in use by the Red Army, agreeing that they all pretty much sucked gopher balls.
"That's correct, sir. Gopher balls."
The AK-47 turned out to be one of the most awesome things ever to shoot bullets. It can take a mountain of abuse--from getting dropped in a river to having its barrel loaded with sand--and it will still work like a charm. It's easy to produce and idiot-proof to operate and, in 1949, it became the official rifle of the Soviet Union.
It is also the official rifle of Ice Cube.
Today, it's the most popular assault rifle in the world. Between the real ones and the knockoffs manufactured in China and elsewhere, there are thought to be 100-million fucking AK-47s in circulation in more than 60 countries.
And at least one of those is made completely out of bacon.
With those and just two magazines of ammo for each, you could shoot every man, woman and child on planet Earth.
So this guy has to be the Bill Gates of the gun world, right? The damned thing has his name on it, even if they just sent him $10 for every one sold (and they sell for as much as $500) the man would be a billionaire.
So How Did the Creator Make Out?
Yeah, if you read the Tetris entry up there, you know how this turns out. If the Soviet Union of 1984 wasn't paying off its inventors, the 1947 version sure as shit wasn't. Yes, this is why Communism sucks. Kalashnikov is living in a one-bedroom apartment on the state pension.
The Soviet Union just gave Mikhail a small bonus to thank him for his contribution to the collective and asked him to please build more legendary shit. In 1999, the Izhevsk Machine Shop finally patented the AK-47 after 52 years of heroically ignoring billions of dollars in royalties. Though, we're pretty sure a patent is basically useless at this point. We doubt the Taliban is going to start mailing them royalty checks any time soon.
And even if they did, he probably wouldn't open the envelope.
Recently the Russian government celebrated Kalashnikov's 90th birthday and threw him a nice party. We're sure that totally made up for a lifetime not spent lounging in a gigantic swimming pool shaped like a machine gun, surrounded by Russian models.
#2. Daisuke Inoue, Inventor of Karaoke
Karaoke is a man's sport. It takes a lot of balls to go up on stage and show your friends that you can only remember the chorus to any given song. But it's a challenge drunks all over the world have been unable to back down from since the 90s. In Japan, weekly karaoke performances are a legal requirement for all citizens [Citation Needed].
With millions of these machines sitting in bars and living rooms all over the world, the inventor must have the kind of cash that would make millionaires the world over tremble with bitter envy.
Just ask its inventor, Daisuke Inoue...
So How Did the Creator Make Out?
Or, maybe you shouldn't. Inoue was a businessman who, in the 1970s, played the drums in a band that would go to bars and let other businessman get up on stage and try their hand at singing. At one point, Daisuke's band couldn't make a show, so he improvised by setting up a speaker and microphone with some pre-recorded music so the audience could still get up on stage and sing along.
There you go--the birth of a cultural phenomenon. That's the guy you can thank the next time you're listening to your friends screech the lyrics to some Journey songs.
Steeeeve Perry.
He and his band then built 11 of the machines and leased them out to various bars. Over the years some giant corporations took notice and started manufacturing them by the millions.
It's at this point we should probably point out that Daisuke Inoue never thought to patent his invention. The companies that got rich off it didn't have to pay him a penny. He did later start a company based around acquiring the rights to music to play on karaoke machines. It went out of business not long after. Today the only money he makes off karaoke is from a patent he secured for a method to stop cockroaches from nesting in the machines and destroying the circuits.
Pictured: cash cows and/or roaches
It's estimated his failure to fill out those patent forms has cost him an estimated $150-million.
However, Daisuke really doesn't seem to give a shit. He's something of a national hero in Japan, and there was even a movie made about him and the story of his invention in 2005. The guy is just stoked that everyone in the world seems to enjoy his creation. Well, the people using it enjoy it, not so much the people around them. Kind of like the AK-47 now that we think about it.
#1. Harvey Ball, Creator of the Smiley Face
After serving 27 years in the military, and then another six in the Army Reserves, Harvey Ball was pretty fucking tired of war.
"As you gentlemen can see, I'm pretty fucking tired of war."
So he retired from the service to become an advertising artist and, in 1963, the State Mutual Life Assurance Company asked Harvey to come up with a design to cheer people up. See, even though they had just bought out another company, their employee morale was extremely low. The whole company was just one big collection of anger, and everyone knows that a business built on white hot fury never does well in the long run.
Except for this one, which has enjoyed marginal success.
Along comes Harvey, who, in 10 minutes, comes up with one of the most iconic symbols ever created. State Mutual loved the design, printing out pins and giving them to their employees; because if your employees are pissed off the absolute best response is to make them wear a button with a happy face on it. Eventually other people wanted the smiley pins too and, by 1971, 50-million of the things had been sold.
So How Did the Creator Make Out?
Harvey earned just $45 for his design. Less than a dollar for every million buttons. Less than a microscopic fraction of a penny for every use of the fucking thing on T-shirts and hats and all the billions of other items that have born the image.
He never trademarked it, copyrighted it or made any attempt whatsoever to make any more cash off of it. He didn't want to. He was just a nice guy. We guess we should have guessed that the inventor of the smiley face would be a fun-loving guy, unburdened by the cares of the material world. Though our second guess would have been that he was a serial killer.
Today, Harvey's button has become the basis for every emoticon on the Internet, and is currently being wielded by Wal-Mart to show their employees exactly how happy they are supposed to be at all times.
He's slashing his wrists with a box cutter.
Find out how we made sure all six of these stories were true in Hacking Wikipedia Means You're Never Wrong.
For patents as ridiculous as the karaoke roach-repeller, check out The 10 Most Ridiculous Inventions Ever Patented. Or find out about some guys who probably wished they never had that one great idea, in 6 Geniuses Who Saw Their Inventions Go Terribly Wrong.
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From atop small boulders, or under shrubs and bushes, a collection of ornate metal animals keeps watch over Ravenna Park. The artworks have been in place since 2008, but have been disappearing over the past few days.
"I saw a little stub of rebar I guess it is, sticking out of one of the rocks," said Joel Robinson.
The bases of some statues look sliced-clean. Four figures have vanished, including two pikas, a deer mouse, and a mourning dove.
Neighbors say it's the children who lose the most.
"They always look at the statues," said Leslie Barban. "And they can't read the words but I can read it to them so they know this is the natural habitat of the animals that are displayed here. So it's really sad that they're gone."
Joel Robinson says the bronze statues are more than beautiful, they've also inspired his young son.
"That's where he's learned a lot of words off the birds and the snake," Robinson said. "He can identify them all."
The metal critters joined the park as part of an effort by neighbors to enhance the playground. An artist cast the sculptures, which were then carefully placed around the park, giving children something exciting to discover.
"It helps the boys know there are animals that are smaller than they are," Barban said. "Watch where you walk. Look around. It's just a shame."
The thefts have neighbors wondering what can be done to protect the statues that still remain. The Seattle Parks Department says its options there are limited, but they are working with the artist who still has the molds.
"We're starting to have discussions about how we can recreate them, possibly in a different material -- one that's a little less desirable to be stolen," said Joelle Hammerstad.
The bronze sells for about $3 a pound, but parks officials say the statues are so small, they doubt they were stolen for scrap metal.


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Brennan: Greyhounds putting up points in a hurry
WATERBURY -- Seventy plus 55 equals 125. It also adds up to a thoroughly enjoyable six-day span for the Naugatuck High football team.
The Greyhounds followed up Saturday's record-setting win over St. Paul last week with an equally dominant 55-12 win over Sacred Heart on Thursday night at rainy Municipal Stadium.
While Naugy's two-game scoring total — almost entirely coming in about four quarters of varsity action — might be offensive to defensive fans, the Hounds (3-1) know what they've done.
"Any time a team scores 122 points in two games, that has to make some kind of statement," said running back Mick Pernell, who has been nothing short of the Naugatuck Valley League's breakout player through four weeks.
Fresh off a four-touchdown effort in the win over the Falcons, Pernell upped the ante and scored five times within the first 16 minutes of Thursday's game.
His first trip to the end zone came 1:28 into the first quarter when he slipped past a pair of Sacred Heart defenders at the line of scrimmage and jetted down the left sideline for a 55-yard touchdown.
On the next Naugatuck series, he took a pitch on the second play for a 15-yard touchdown.
The Greyhounds' following offensive play saw — surprise! — Pernell blowing past every Hearts defensive back for a 48-yard score. On four total plays, Pernell made it 21-0.
He wasn't done.
Pernell decided to get back into the action early in the second quarter, a few minutes after touchdowns by Jerome Love and Josh Aviles gave Naugy a 35-6 lead.
Brandon Kuczenski's blocked punt gave Naugy red-zone field position at the 17. Two plays later, Pernell waltzed in from 6 yards out.
A similarly botched punt on the Hearts' next series put the ball on Sacred Heart's 20. Pernell, a 5-foot-8 senior, decided not to waste any more time and caught a touchdown pass from Jason Bradley on the ensuing play. A 49-6 score was a big enough lead, especially considering Naugy scored its seven first-half touchdowns on 13 plays consuming a whopping 4:10 of possession.
Of course, the 160-pound Pernell gave the credit to everyone around him.
"Our line blocked great, Brandon (Kuczenski) blocked, Jerome (Love) blocked, the wide receivers blocked," Pernell said. "You're only as good as the guys blocking for you. Those guys did all the work."
But their work wasn't work, really. It was fun.
"It's great," senior lineman Devon Watkins said of blocking for Pernell. "It keeps you up. You don't get down if you make a mistake because you know he's going to be there to make something happen. We see it as our team doesn't get anywhere without the offensive line."
Pernell finished with 158 rushing yards on just seven attempts, four of which finished in the end zone. Through four games, he leads the NVL with 586 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, 815 total yards and 15 total touchdowns.
"I didn't see it coming," Naugatuck interim coach Shawn Kuczenski said of Pernell's superb success. "He just works hard. He works hard and runs hard and doesn't settle. He pushes the guys in practice."
Those whom Pernell and Kuczenski have pushed include the offensive line, which is primarily comprised of sophomores. Watkins is the only healthy upperclassman in the trenches, where Kuczenski has seen vast improvement since Naugy's 21-20 loss to Derby in Week 2.
"We're clicking," Kuczenski said. "The last two weeks our line has really worked hard. We've just upped the tempo. We learned from (the loss to) Derby. That week, we didn't practice well and since then we've worked harder. We're spending a lot of time working with them on inside drills and it's really paying off. And we're starting to get healthy."
With players coming back one by one, including linebacker Tom Douty on Thursday, that's one obstacle Naugy can put behind it. The game against Sacred Heart — the Awkward Bowl, if you will — is now another.
The Greyhounds, who lost longtime head coach Rob Plasky because of the recruiting violations involving Sacred Heart's David Coggins, Javon Martin and Xavier Woods, said they treated the game as any other and have no ill will toward the Hearts (1-3), who received touchdowns from Zack Goldberg and Shyquan Thompson.
"We don't have really anything against Sacred Heart," Pernell said. "All the kids who didn't come, we're friends with them. We got to build a little bond with them over the summer. I just hope they do well when they come back (from their suspensions) next week."
Naugy has its own challenge next Friday when it begins a tough string of Copper Division games at Torrington. Watkins thinks his team's 3-1 start has instilled confidence in the Hounds after their utterly crazy preseason.
"The first four games got us on our feet after the whole thing with Coach (Plasky)," Watkins said. "Now we're ready to go."
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How can one show : $$\tan\frac{2\pi}{13}\tan\frac{5\pi}{13}\tan\frac{6\pi}{13}=\sqrt{65+18\sqrt{13}}?$$
I delete my comments and sum them up as a possible method which can lead to a solution.
Here are my attempts:
$\textbf{Attempt 1}$. Observe that if: $A+B+C = \pi$, then $$ \tan(\pi - A) = \tan(B+C) = \frac{\tan{B}+\tan{C}}{1-\tan{B} \cdot \tan{C}}$$ So you get $$\tan{A} + \tan{B} + \tan{C} = \tan{A} \cdot \tan{B} \cdot \tan{C}$$ So now you want to find the value of $$\tan\frac{2\pi}{13} + \tan\frac{5\pi}{13} + \tan\frac{6 \pi}{13}$$ which $\mathsf{I \ don't \ know}$. You want to see this post:
As I say in the post you have to look for some equations for which $\tan$ appears as a root and then perhaps look at sum of the roots.
$\textbf{Attempt 2.}$ Consider the equation $x^{2n}-1=0$. The roots of the equation are, $$1,-1, \cos\frac{\pi}{n}+i\cdot \sin\frac{\pi}{n},\cdots, \cos\frac{(2n-1)\pi}{n}+ i \cdot \sin\frac{(2n-1)\pi}{n}$$ Therefore we can write $$ \small x^{2n}-1 = (x-1) \cdot (x+1) \cdot \biggl(x -\cos\frac{\pi}{n}-i\sin\frac{\pi}{n}\biggr) \cdots \biggl(x - \cos\frac{(n-1)\pi}{n}-i\sin\frac{(n-1)\pi}{n}\biggr)$$ Also we have $$\cos\frac{(2n-k)\pi}{n} = \cos\frac{k\pi}{n} \ \text{and} \ \sin\frac{(2n-k)\pi}{n} = -\sin\frac{k\pi}{n}$$
Using this we can pair up $$\biggl(x-\cos\frac{\pi}{n}-i\sin\frac{\pi}{n}\biggr)\cdot \biggl(x-\cos\frac{(2n-1)\pi}{n}-i\sin\frac{(2n-1)\pi}{n}\biggr)$$ $$ = x^{2} - 2\cdot x \cdot \cos\frac{\pi}{n} + 1$$
Similarly $$\biggl(x-\cos\frac{2\pi}{n}-i\sin\frac{2\pi}{n}\biggr) \cdot (x - \cos\frac{(2n-2)\pi}{n}-i \sin\frac{(2n-2)\pi}{n}$$ $$= x^{2} -2 \cdot x \cdot \cos\frac{2\pi}{n} + 1$$
Continuing in this way, we get
\begin{align*} \frac{x^{2n}-1}{x^{2}-1} &= 1 + x^{2} + x^{4} + \cdots + x^{2n-2} \\ &= \small\biggl(x^{2} - 2x \cos\frac{\pi}{n}+1\biggr) \cdot \biggl(x^{2}-2x\cos\frac{2\pi}{n}+1\biggr) \cdots \biggl(x^{2} - 2x \cos\frac{(n-1)\pi}{n}+1\biggr) \end{align*}
Now putting $x=1$ and using the fact that $1-\cos{x} = 2 \sin^{2}\frac{x}{2}$ we get $$n = 4^{n-1} \cdot \sin^{2}\Bigl(\frac{\pi}{2n}\Bigr) \cdot \sin^{2}\Bigl(\frac{2\pi}{2n}\Bigr) \cdots \sin^{2}\Bigl(\frac{(n-1)\pi}{2n}\Bigr)$$ From this we get $$\prod\limits_{k=1}^{n-1} \sin\biggl(\frac{\pi k}{2n}\biggr) = \frac{\sqrt{n}}{2^{n-1}}$$
Following the similar procedure gives $$ \prod\limits_{k=1}^{n}\sin\biggl(\frac{k\pi}{2n+1}\biggr) = \frac{\sqrt{2n+1}}{{2^n}}, \qquad \prod\limits_{k=1}^{n}\cos\biggl(\frac{k\pi}{2n+1}\biggr) = \frac{\sqrt{n}}{{2^{n-1}}}$$
On dividing the above you get $$\prod\limits_{k=1}^{n} \tan\Bigl(\frac{k\pi}{2n+1}\Bigr) = \frac{\sqrt{2n+1}}{2^{n}} \times \frac{2^{n-1}}{\sqrt{n}} = \frac{\sqrt{2n+1}}{2 \cdot \sqrt{n}}$$
HINT: The number $\alpha=\sqrt{65+18\sqrt{13}}$ is one of the four solutions of the equation $(\alpha^2-65)^2-4212=0$. Then, show that the LHS is also a solution of the same equation. The other three solutions must be disregarded somehow.
I would like to address a question nobody seems to have asked, but which should be on everybody's mind:
Or perhaps:
This can be explained with a little Galois theory. Let $\zeta = \exp \left( \frac{2\pi i}{13} \right)$ be a primitive $13^{th}$ root of unity and let
$$a = \frac{\zeta - \zeta^{-1}}{\zeta + \zeta^{-1}} = i \tan \frac{2\pi}{13} \in \mathbb{Q}(\zeta).$$
Since $13$ is prime, the Galois group $(\mathbb{Z}/13\mathbb{Z})^{\ast}$ of $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta)$ is cyclic of order $12$ on generator $\sigma : \zeta \mapsto \zeta^2$. This group has a unique quotient $C_4$ of order $4$, hence by the fundamental theorem of Galois theory, the unique subextension of degree $4$ is the fixed field $K$ of $\tau = \sigma^4 : \zeta \mapsto \zeta^3$. In particular,
$$z = a \tau(a) \tau^2(a) = \left( i \tan \frac{2\pi}{13} \right) \left( i \tan \frac{6 \pi}{13} \right) \left( i \tan \frac{5 \pi}{13} \right) \in K.$$
The claim is that this is equal to $-i \sqrt{ 65 + 18 \sqrt{13} }$, which also generates an extension of degree $4$. Well-known results about Gauss sums (equivalently, well-known results about ramification of primes in number fields) imply that the unique quadratic subextension of $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta)$, which is necessarily a subextension of $K$, is $F = \mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{13})$, of which $K$ is itself a quadratic extension.
This suggests that we make use of the trace and norm maps $\text{Tr}_{K/F}, N_{K/F}$. In fact, $\text{Gal}(K/F)$ is generated by the image of $\mu = \sigma^2 : \zeta \mapsto \zeta^4$, so
$$\text{Tr}_{K/F}(z) = \left( i \tan \frac{2\pi}{13} \right) \left( i \tan \frac{6 \pi}{13} \right) \left( i \tan \frac{5 \pi}{13} \right) + \left( i \tan \frac{8\pi}{13} \right) \left( i \tan \frac{11 \pi}{13} \right) \left( i \tan \frac{7 \pi}{13} \right).$$
But using the identity $\tan x = - \tan(\pi - x)$ this is clearly equal to zero. It follows that $z$ satisfies a quadratic equation of the form
$$z^2 - N_{K/F}(z) = 0$$
over $F$, so (by checking signs) it suffices to show that $N_{K/F}(z) = -65 - 18 \sqrt{13}$.
Unfortunately, I'm out of clever ideas for this last step. But at least we now know that $N_{K/F}(z) \in F$ must be of the form $a + b \sqrt{13}$, and therefore that some identity of the desired form must be true, based on a conceptual argument rather than ad hoc computations.
The above answers the question "given the LHS, why should we expect it to equal something like the RHS?" We can also ask "given the RHS, why should we expect it to equal something like the LHS?" The answer is the Kronecker-Weber theorem. It is a straightforward exercise to show that the number field generated by the RHS has Galois group $C_4$, which is in particular abelian, so by Kronecker-Weber the RHS lies in $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_n)$ for some $n$ such that $C_4$ is a quotient of the Galois group $(\mathbb{Z}/n\mathbb{Z})^{\ast}$. Moreover, $\sqrt{13}$ must lie in $\mathbb{Q}(\zeta_n)$, and $n = 13$ is the smallest value of $n$ which satisfies both requirements. For the problem as written I think we actually need $n = 52$, or maybe $n = 26$, but you get the idea.
Here goes! This is gonna take a while!
Let $\alpha = \displaystyle\frac{\pi}{13}$, for the sake of reducing clutter; we are then searching for $\tan2\alpha\tan5\alpha\tan6\alpha$. I'm using information found here, namely the following:
By manipulating the last one, we have $\sin^2\alpha+\sin^23\alpha+\sin^24\alpha=\frac{1}{8}(13-\sqrt{13})$.
If we let $A = \sin\alpha$, $B = \sin3\alpha$, and $C = \sin4\alpha$, then we have:
If we let $R = ABC$ and $S = (1-A^2)(1-B^2)(1-C^2)$, then $\displaystyle\tan\alpha\tan3\alpha\tan4\alpha=\frac{R}{\sqrt{S}}$. So, the answer we will be looking for is $\frac{\sqrt{13S}}{R}$. But in order to find that, of course, we must find $R$ and $S$!
With a little work, it can be shown that $AB+AC+BC = \frac{1}{2}(P^2-Q)$. Utilizing this fact and some more expansion work, it can then be shown that $A^3+B^3+C^3=\frac{1}{2}(3PQ-P^3)+3R$. However, power reduction also shows that $A^3 = \sin^3 \alpha = \frac{3\sin\alpha-\sin3\alpha}{4}$, $B^3 = \sin^3 3\alpha = \frac{3\sin3\alpha-\sin9\alpha}{4} = \frac{3\sin3\alpha-\sin4\alpha}{4}$ and $C^3 = \sin^3 4\alpha = \frac{3\sin4\alpha-\sin12\alpha}{4}= \frac{3\sin4\alpha-\sin\alpha}{4}$, the final simplification of the latter two being made possible because $\sin(\pi-x) = \sin x$. So, $A^3+B^3+C^3 = \frac{P}{2}$ as well, and plugging that into the previous equation we found gives $R = \frac{1}{6}(P^3+P-3PQ) = \frac{1}{16}\sqrt{26-6\sqrt{13}}$. (you can simplify that last part on your own, if you're a masochist)
To find $S$, first note that $(1-A^2)(1-B^2)(1-C^2) = -(A+1)(B+1)(C+1)(A-1)(B-1)(C-1)$. $(A\pm1)(B\pm1)(C\pm1) = ABC \pm (AB+AC+BC) + (A+B+C) \pm 1 = R \pm \frac{1}{2}(P^2-Q) + P \pm 1$, so $S = -(A+1)(B+1)(C+1)(A-1)(B-1)(C-1) = \frac{1}{4}(P-Q+2)^2 - (P+R)^2 = \frac{1}{128}(11+3\sqrt{13})$.
Now we need to find $\frac{\sqrt{13S}}{R}$. With a little more work, it can be found that $\sqrt{S} = \frac{1}{16}(3+\sqrt{13})$, so:
$$\frac{\sqrt{S}}{R} = \frac{3+\sqrt{13}}{\sqrt{26-6\sqrt{13}}} = \sqrt{\frac{11+3\sqrt{13}}{13-3\sqrt{13}}}=\sqrt{\frac{260+72\sqrt{13}}{52}}=\sqrt{5+\frac{18\sqrt{13}}{13}}$$
Multiplying that last part by $\sqrt{13}$ gives us our desired $\boxed{\sqrt{65+18\sqrt{13}}}$!


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Constitutional Litigation Clinic Opposes Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Iraq War
The Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers School of Law–Newark filed today in the Federal District Court in Newark its brief in opposition to President Bush's motion to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the War in Iraq. Barring change, the motion will be argued before Judge Jose Linares on Monday, December 15.
The essence of the clinic's case is that the President's order to invade the sovereign nation of Iraq in the spring of 2003 violated Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11 of the United States Constitution, which provides that only Congress can declare such a war.
The Plaintiffs in the case are New Jersey Peace Action, two mothers with sons who have fought in Iraq, and William Joseph Wheeler, an Iraq War veteran who is subject to recall until next spring. Bennet Zurofsky, general counsel of New Jersey Peace Action, is co-counsel for Plaintiffs along with Professor Frank Askin and the Rutgers Constitutional Litigation Clinic.
The Plaintiffs' 60-page brief recites in great detail the annals of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to demonstrate that the nation's founders were adamantly opposed to giving the Executive the power to launch an all-out war without a Congressional Declaration. The brief cites the words of Thomas Jefferson, who was in Paris during the summer of 1787, hailing the Convention's decision to deny the President war-making power as having "chained the Dog of War."
The brief also argues that Congressional funding of military action in the wake of a presidentially launched war is not equivalent to a Declaration of War, which would require every member of Congress to go on record in support or opposition and would not allow members of Congress to later deny responsibility for a war gone bad.
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Greybull wins big against Big Horn 38-6.
BRONC FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team will play at Natrona county tonight.
The Bronc defense will get a big test tonight that was one area Head coach Don Julian was pleased with in the victory over Cheyenne Central.
The Offensive line had some question marks coming into the season but Julian says the players have done a good job of getting themselves ready for the season.
As for tonight's opponent the Broncs know what to expect when they line up with Mustangs.
The Buffalo High School sports teams will all be in action.
The Bison football team will open their season at Worland tonight with kickoff set at 6pm. The JV team will play at home Saturday against Glenrock.
The girls' swim team was at Gillette Thursday to take on Gillette and Newcastle.
The girls' varsity volleyball team will be at the Gillette Invite today and Saturday. The freshman and JV girls played Clearmont on Thursday.
The Bison golf team is at the Worland Invite. Round One was Thursday and they'll wrap up the tournament today.
FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team will play at Natrona county tomorrow night and the Big Horn rams play their regular season opener tomorrow afternoon at home.
The Rams lost their zero week exhibition game at Thermopolis last Friday Head coach Bert Dow says the Rams showed their age in the 21-6 loss.
Several players from Tongue River high school have joined the Rams club this year after their season was called off two weeks ago and Dow says they are slowly getting up to speed with their new teammates and coaches.
BRONC / LADY BRONC TENNIS - The Bronc and Lady Bronc tennis teams split with Natrona county yesterday.
NC beat the Lady Broncs 3-2 while the Broncs finished the day winning 4 of the 5 matches.
The Lady Broncs played strong but fell behind early in their matches and really had to work hard to scratch out two victories Head coach Bob Faurot.
The Lady Bison swim team hosted their Buffalo Pentathlon last Friday, with teams from Newcastle, Worland, Douglas as well as Buffalo at the meet.
A number of individual Bison had great performances.
In the 100 butterfly, Buffalo's Hannah Chapin took second, being beaten by less than a second by Carolyn Kennedy of Worland.
Buffalo's Caley Stafford took fourth and Misty Ballek took fifth.
X-COUNTRY - The Bronc and Lady Bronc cross country runners started their season at the Casper invitational last Friday, the Broncs had four varsity runners and did not qualify for the team race and the Lady Broncs raced JV in the first meet of the season, that will all change this week as Sheridan high school will host the Michelle Ludwig invitational.
Head Coach Art Bauers says their Pre-season went well and both teams are young and the opening race went well.
The Bison sports teams were in action over the weekend, and results were mixed.
The Lady Bison volleyball team was at the Douglas Invite and split their matches, going 2-2. Buffalo beat Cheyenne South in pool play 3-0 before losing to Douglas 1-2. In the tournament, the Lady Bison beat Newcastle and then lost to the eventual tournament champion Torrington.
Jenna Anderson and Kinzi Litzel led in attacking and blocking, and Sam Schroefel served 95% and had 86 assists for the tournament.
The girls will be at the Gillette Invite this Friday and Saturday.
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