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This past weekend, Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, hosted the Sprint Cup Texas AAA 500, the Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Part Challenge and the Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350.NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTime Trials: Jimmie Johnson won the Coors Light Pole Award for the AAA Texas 500 with a lap of 191.076 mph. This is the No. 48 Chevrolet driver's 29th pole in 397 NSCS races. He moves into a tie with Ricky Rudd for 23rd on the all-time series poles list. This is his fourth pole (second consecutive) and 23rd top-10 start in 2012. This is Johnson's first pole in 19 races at Texas Motor Speedway. He led the most laps (168 of 335) and won the race.Did Not Qualify: No. 33 Stephen Leicht, No. 79 Kelly Bires and No. 30 David Stremme.Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson won the AAA Texas 500, his 60th victory in 397 NSCS races. This is the No. 48 Chevrolet driver's fifth victory and 24th top-10 finish in 2012. Johnson has now won two consecutive races, pushing his Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup wins record to 22. It is his second victory and 14th top-10 finish in 19 races at Texas Motor Speedway.Contingency Awards:- Jimmie Johnson won the $5,400 3M Lap Leader Award for leading the most laps (168 of 335). The No. 48 Chevrolet driver started on the pole and won the race.- Hendrick Engines won the $5,000 Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race award. They supplied the engine in Johnson's Chevrolet.- Jimmie Johnson won the $5,000 American Ethanol Green Flag Restart award for recording the fastest average speed on restarts and finishing the race on the lead lap.- Kyle Busch's crew chief, Dave Rogers, won the DIRECTV Crew Chief of the Race award. The $5,000 cash award is presented to the crew chief of the driver who demonstrates the best qualifying and race finish for each event. Busch started the No. 18 Toyota third in the lineup and finished third.- Jimmy Fennig, crew chief on the No. 17 Ford (Matt Kenseth), won the Moog Problem Solver of the Race award. The $5,500 award goes to the crew chief that improves the most (0.448 seconds) from first half of the race to the second half utilizing the 40 best lap times.- Ryan Newman won the $5,000 USG Improving the Finish Award which goes to the driver who improves the most from start to finish. The No. 39 Chevrolet driver improved 24 places from 36th in the lineup to a 12th place finish. Newman moved up one spot to 14th in the point standings.- Kyle Busch won the $5,000 Mobil 1 Command Performance Driver of the Race award given to the winner of the race or the next-highest finishing driver displaying the Mobil 1 decal. Busch is currently 13th in the point standings.Points Leader: Jimmie Johnson leads the point standings by seven points over Brad Keselowski.NSCS Top 12 (G/L):1. Jimmie Johnson 02. Brad Keselowski 03. Clint Bowyer 04. Kasey Kahne 05. Matt Kenseth +36. Jeff Gordon 07. Denny Hamlin -28. Tony Stewart +29. Martin Truex Jr. -210. Greg Biffle -1 Mathematically eliminated from winning the 2012 Sprint Cup Championship:11. Kevin Harvick 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Next NSCS Race: Advocare 500, Sunday, November 11th at Phoenix International Speedway.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NASCAR Nationwide SeriesTime Trials: Sprint Cup regular Kyle Busch won the Coors Light Pole Award for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge with a lap of 183.051 mph. This is the No. 54 Toyota driver's 25th pole in 242 NNS races. He takes sole possession of fourth on the all-time series poles list. This is his second pole and 13th top-10 start in 2012. It is Busch's track-best third pole in 14 races at Texas Motor Speedway. He led 65 laps in the race and finished in third place.Did Not Qualify: No. 46 Chase Miller, No. 15 Timmy Hill, No. 13 Jennifer Jo Cobb and No. 89 Morgan Shepherd.Race Winner: Sprint Cup driver Kevin Harvick won the O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, his 39th victory in 290 NNS races. With the victory, Harvick takes sole possession of third on the all-time series wins list. This is his second victory and 10th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his fifth victory and 11th top-10 finish in 14 races at Texas Motor Speedway. He is now tied with Kyle Busch for the series track wins record.Rookie of the Race: Austin Dillon started fourth and finished third. This was ahead of the rest of the 2012 Rookie of the Year contenders and earned the No. 3 Chevrolet driver the Sunoco Rookie of the Race award.Contingency Awards:- Jeremy Clements makes the most improvement in the series since his 16th place finish was 19 places better than his last NNS finish. This earned the No. 51 Chevrolet driver a $2,600 check and the Featherlite Most Improved Driver award. Clements is 14th in the point standings.- Austin Dillon won the $2,000 Mobil 1 Driver of the Race award given to the winner of the race or the next-highest finishing driver displaying the Mobil 1 decal. - Kevin Harvick won the $2,200 3M Lap Leader award as the eligible driver leading the most laps (127 of 200) in the No. 33 Chevrolet. He started third in the lineup and won the race. He is a Sprint Cup regular and ineligible for points in this series.- Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines won the $2,100 Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race award. They built the engine in Harvick's Chevrolet.Points Leader: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Elliott Sadler are tied in the points, but Stenhouse takes the lead based on more wins in 2012.NNS Top 10 (G/L): 1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. +12. Elliott Sadler -13. Austin Dillon 04. Sam Hornish Jr. 05. Michael Annett 06. Justin Allgaier 07. Cole Whitt 08. Mike Bliss 09. Brian Scott 010. Danica Patrick 0Next NNS Race: Great Clips 200, Saturday, November 10th at Phoenix International Speedway.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NASCAR Camping World Truck Series:Time Trials: Nelson Piquet Jr. won the $2,300 Keystone Light Pole Award for the WinStar World Casino 350 with a lap of 180.246 mph. This is the No. 30 Chevrolet Silverado driver's third pole in 50 NCWTS races. It is his third pole and 14th top-10 start in 2012. This is Piquet's first pole in five races at Texas Motor Speedway. He led the most laps (65 of 147) and finished in third place.Did Not Qualify: No. 83 Chris Fontaine and No. 0 Blake Koch.Race Winner: Johnny Sauter won the WinStar World Casino 350, his sixth victory in 106 NCWTS races. This is the No. 13 Toyota Tundra driver's second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 2012. His first victory was also at Texas. He becomes the third driver to sweep at Texas, joining Ron Hornaday Jr. (2008) and Brendan Gaughan (2002-03). This is his second victory and seventh top-10 finish in nine races at Texas Motor Speedway.Rookie of the Race: Ty Dillon won the Sunoco Rookie of the Race award since his second place finish in the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado was better than the rest of the 2012 ROTY contenders.Contingency Awards:- Ty Dillon started ninth and his fifth place finish was 23 places better than his last NCWTS finish. This earned him $2,200 and the Featherlite Most Improved Driver award.- Johnny Sauter won the $1,500 Mobil 1 Driver of the Race award. It is given to the winner of the race or the next-highest finishing driver displaying the Mobil 1 decal.- Hendrick Engines won the $1,900 Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race award. The award is determined by qualifying and finishing position of the truck (Piquet's No. 30 Chevrolet Silverado).Points Leader: James Buescher leads the standings by 15 points over Ty Dillon.NCWTS Top 10 (G/L): (no change this week)1. James Buescher 02. Ty Dillon 03. Timothy Peters 04. Parker Kligerman 05. Joey Coulter 06. Matt Crafton 07. Nelson Piquet Jr. 08. Justin Lofton 09. Johnny Sauter 010. Miguel Paludo 0Next NCWTS Race: Lucas Oil 150 Friday, November 9th, at Phoenix International Raceway.


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As teens begin to find their way around the Internet, they will inevitably search their names and the names of others. So I was half-expecting it when my son started laughing after he Googled my name – and found the top result was a character from the video game "Tekken."
As my son poked around, he asked, "Why are you a tough professor?" Yes, he had discovered my "Rate Your Professors" page. I teach journalism at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and while I have only eight postings on my page, most are consistent with the description that my classes involve a lot of work. For the record, they do.
Students get to rate classes using the following standards: Easiness, Helpfulness, Clarity and Rater Interest. There is also a "Hotness" category, with a chili pepper as an icon. Apparently, James Madison University has the "hottest" professor.
The site allows students to rate their professors anonymously. Anonymity on the Internet, however, usually leads to issues of legitimacy. One of my eight "ratings" is clearly that of a disgruntled student who didn't make the grade. But, the site allows for professors to "strike back."
My department is pretty small, so students tend to find out about professors and their classes through word of mouth more than anything else. But as my son begins to start thinking about colleges, I can see how this service might help him sift the many class options in his first few years and find favorable professors. There are even lists: Both The Huffington Post and USA Today recently generated news stories based on which universities had the best-rated professors.
But the rating doesn't stop at the college level. There is also a "Rate Your Teachers" site that allows students across the nation to rate their teachers from the preschool level all the way through high school.
The discussion on the "Rate My Professors" page with my son led to a discussion on the digital footprint he's creating for himself. This site is one of those places I have little control over, but I told him there are others he can and should control.
LinkedIn is where I have a good amount of "recommendations" from former students, as well as former colleagues at other jobs. Names are attached to the statements, providing more legitimacy.
How accurate are these sites? Should you make a decision on a school or a teacher based on these ratings? Online surveys are notoriously inaccurate. Anonymity means a certain lack of accountability, and there is always the possibility of stacking reviews one way or the other.
I remember a survey on a potential name change for the Washington Redskins when I first started working at The Washington Post's website in 1996. Results fluctuated vastly from hour to hour, indicating a certain lack of scientific foundation.
So, while such sites can be guidelines, there's nothing like actually sitting down and talking to professors and teachers to get a sense of who they are.
The real question is, will there be a "Rate Your Dad" site soon?

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by Daniela GalvezJune 20, 2014
Who doesn't love macarons?! Indulge your obsession with this recipe for the bite-sized cookies which comes from chef Angelo Sosa, former Top Chef contestant and owner of Añejo in New York City and Poppy Den in Las Vegas. Made using POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, they're the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity and great for sharing at a weekend BBQ or as an after-dinner treat!
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- 1 cup juice from POM Wonderful Pomegranates (or 1 cup POM wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice) reduced to a nappe, about 1/4 cup
- 4 cups almond flour
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 9 large eggs (whites only)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons egg white powder
- 1 cup juice from POM Wonderful Pomegranates (or 1 cup POM wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice) reduced to a nappe, about 1/4 cup
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
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- In a saucepan, bring pomegranate juice to a simmer.
- Reduce by three quarters, until a very thick syrup forms that can thickly coat the back of a spoon, then cool to room temperature.
- Blend almond flour and confectioner's sugar; set aside.
- Combine granulated sugar, egg whites and egg white powder; blend on high with whip attachment until stiff peaks form.
- Add flour mixture and 1/4 cup POM reduction, and fold until well blended.
- Double a sheet pan and layer with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Pipe small quarter-sized dots onto the sheet pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, rotating the sheet pan 180 degrees halfway through to cook evenly, until macarons are crisp on the outside and moist in the inside.
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- Dec 10:
- CU Buffs hire San Jose State's Mike MacIntyre to lead football program
- Dec 6:
- Phil DiStefano: CU Buffs 'not deterred' in search for new football coach
- Butch Jones turns down CU Buffs coaching job
- Dec 5:
- Butch Jones denies taking CU Buffs job, campus says coach search 'still active'
- Dec 4:
- Butch Jones undecided on CU Buffs' offer
University of Colorado Athletic Director Mike Bohn addressed a group of faculty leaders Thursday, saying academic rigor is a priority as the school rebuilds its football program and men's basketball holds promise for modest revenue growth this season.
Bohn spoke to CU faculty council and senate members on the heels of Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones turning down a contract offer from CU.
"We will not cut corners," Bohn said. "That's my pledge to you."
Boulder faculty leaders passed a measure last week recognizing that the academic performance of football players has improved over the semesters, with CU achieving its highest-ever average team grade-point averages over the past three semesters and placing more students on the Pac-12 all-academic team than any other school. The resolution said the Boulder Faculty Assembly urges the campus to allow principles of academic excellence to guide its search for a new football head coach.
Bohn talked little about the coaching search Thursday but gave the faculty members a highlight reel that included the enthusiasm over men's basketball, the potential to showcase research on the Pac-12 Network and the academic prowess of lacrosse players as CU launches a women's lacrosse team.
A new donor seat tax last year in the Coors Events Center brought in $400,000 in revenue, Bohn said. This year, the athletic department is aiming for $650,000.
On Wednesday night, the CU men's basketball team defeated Colorado State 70-61 before a record crowd of 11,708 in the Coors Events Center.
For the first time in CU history, men's basketball generated a profit last year. This season, the team is projected to bring in $4.75 million in revenue, with expenses totaling $4.51 million, according to the athletic department budget.
Bohn also talked to faculty members about the opportunity to have their research shared through the Pac-12 Network -- pitching features like one on professor Leslie Leinwand's heart research that uses python snakes.
Faculty members seemed warm to the idea.
"We have a big audience that fills up for Saturday morning physics lecture -- so why not tape it?" suggested CU physics professor Jerry Peterson, chairman of the Boulder Faculty Assembly.
Bohn also said adding women's lacrosse as an official CU sport will have academic advantages. CU announced last month that it has signed 19 players for its first recruiting class.
"Lacrosse athletes are extremely bright," he said. "It's just how they're wired."
Also, during the discussion with faculty members, CU assistant architecture and planning professor Matthew Jelacic suggested the athletic department enlist environmental design students to help with the schematic design of a possible upgrade that could add a permanent practice facility along with upgrades to Folsom Stadium and Dal Ward Athletic Center.
Bohn welcomed the idea and said he wants to explore it further.
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TRAINING: I don't feel a typical day for me is typical. I push myself pretty hard and train three times a day. I work striking in the morning 4 days a week, cardio 3 days a week, Strength and Conditioning twice a week, MMA training - sparring, grappling, wrestling, 3-5 days a week. I only have enough energy to sleep for the weekends.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started MMA with Dennis Hallman probably around August 2006. A friend asked me to help him out with wrestling and he said he would help me with striking. I was all for it. I truly loved martial arts and really wanted to learn and I figured this was my opportunity. My friend brought me down to Dennis's gym, Victory Athletics, to start training. I was hooked, and I loved everything about MMA. There were so many ways to defeat someone, it was like a physical chess match, and me being such a competitive person, I loved the challenge MMA had to offer. Three months into training, Dennis asked if I wanted to fight my first amateur fight. I said yes and it is all history from there
What ranks and titles have you held? None
Do you have any heroes? I grew up watching all the Jackie Chan, and Jet Li films; they were the ones who got me loving martial arts, and of course Dragon Ball Z. My true heroes are the people in the armed forces, the people that lay down their lives to give us the freedoms that I enjoy today. My Grandpa Gresham, uncle Gordon Ross, and brother Jeremy Delozier have all served. My uncle is a Master Sgt. and he still serves today. He is probably my biggest hero. Of course my father, who's always been there and supported me, and my mother, who raised me to be the man I am today.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's truly hard to explain how I feel to be fighting in the UFC. It just feels right, like this is where I am supposed to be. This is what I am supposed to be doing, fighting for the UFC. I'm actually living up to my own goals and dreams. I have never been happier in my life.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No college or degree
What was your job before you started fighting? I started as a residential electrician for 2.5 years and then became a commercial electrician for 4 years. I worked full-time all the way up to The Ultimate Fighter
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won a belt against one of Matt Hume's top amateurs, won a belt for one of the largest MMA shows in Washington and defended it, and went to Oregon and won a belt there. They are just amateur belts, and there are thousands of amateur belts out there - I want the 10 lbs of gold the UFC has to offer
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in Cowboy Karate
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle, goose neck
Favorite Striking technique: Jab, right uppercut to the body
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Brian Banks' False Rape Accuser Wanetta Gibson Blew Her Entire $1.5 Million & is on Welfare
I am not going to drop this story until Wanetta Gibson is behind bars. I will continue to point out what an evil and vile individual she is. I am not surprised by the following things.
As soon as she got the $1.5 million for falsely accusing Brian Banks, she and her family ran right through the money.
She has two kids by two different fathers only a year apart.
She has been on public assistance, which honestly is for hard working people who need it and not liars who stole $1.5 million. I don't care if she is broke or suffering. She didn't have to spend 5 years in jail and have her hopes destroyed like Banks.
L.A. prosecutors have said they have no plans to charge her with making false accusations, saying it would be a tough case to prove.
Legal experts noted it could be difficult for the Long Beach school district and its insurer to get the settlement back.
Then there is the reality of Gibson's life.
Court records suggest she has few assets: She received public assistance for a time and her children, ages 4 and 5, still do, according to two suits brought by the county in an attempt to collect child support. Gibson, who could not be reached for comment, was ordered initially to pay a $600 a month toward their support. But in the last year, county officials said she didn't have to pay anything, citing a lack of income and employment.
According to Banks and his private investigator, Gibson has refused to admit to prosecutors that she lied to avoid having to return the money she and her family had won in court.
I don't care if it is a tough case to prove, it needs to be done. They very easily figured out a way to get Banks in jail, they should do the same for Gibson.
Banks is suing the state of California for the time he spent in jail under a false charge. Banks seems like a good person and has handle the situation as best he could. I hope he gets all the money he can.
But, if the law won't do anything about Gibson we will. I don't want her to be able to go anywhere without people know this is the face of a liar who destroyed a man's life.


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Linked by Eugenia Loli on Sat 9th Dec 2006 23:03 UTC
According to Google Trends, but also according to Distrowatch, our own statistics here at OSNews and overall sense of the industry during 2006, Ubuntu has a big leap in mind share ahead of its competition (please note that we don't dare to say "market share", although we are pretty confident that it's the most used Linux desktop out there today). The second Fedora has a very small edge ahead of SuSe (while in US is a clear second), while Debian is following fourth. Mandrake+Mandriva (add both names on Google Trends and then sum the results) is clearly way below the previous four distros, but a clear 5th nonetheless. Last year Ubuntu was only a bit ahead of the other distros worldwide, but 2006 seems to have skyrocketed the distribution in the people's minds and computers.
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-- Nancy Fall, 46, 379 Amherst St., Nashua, assault and battery.
-- Steve Metherall, 41, 140 Brigham Ave., assault and battery.
Hudson, N.H.
-- Jennifer Dumont, 28, 60 Pelham Road, driving after revocation or suspension, suspended registration, stop sign/yield sign violation, driver's-license prohibitions, three counts of possession of controlled/narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia.
-- Joel PIzarro, 29, 133 Temple St., Apt. 5, Nashua, habitual offender.
-- Diane Hedlund, 47, 5 Forest Circle, aggravated driving while intoxicated.
-- Nicole Murray, 44, 246 Aiken Ave., speeding, seat-belt violation.
-- Roberto Lopez, 22, 978 Gorham St., receiving stolen property of $250 or more.
-- Jesse Battista, 20, 156 Market St., Unit 306, receiving stolen property of $250 or more.
-- Shane Dunning, 31, 605 Pawtucket Blvd., Apt. 3, assault, assault and battery.
-- Pheaktra Im, 28, 65 Austin St., assault and battery with dangerous weapon, kidnapping.
-- Miguel Vazquez Pacheco, 29, 47 Ellis Ave., violation of probation order, assault and battery.
-- Lang Sok, 26, 110 Westford St., kidnapping, unlawful carrying of dangerous weapon/firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, assault and battery.
Pelham, N.H.
-- Raymond Pabon, 35, Salem, driving after revocation or suspension, brake-lights violation.
-- Esteban Suarez, 22, Lawrence, Mass., driving after revocation or suspension, failure to dim lights.
-- Melissa Kimball, 23, Nashua, reckless operation, failure to dim lights.
-- Dale Orr, 20, Pelham, possession of controlled/narcotic drugs.
-- Marcus Baldwin, 20, Windham, possession of controlled/narcotic drugs, possession of drugs in a motor vehicle, tail lights and reflectors violation.
-- Michael Beach, 28, Pepperell, Mass., tail lights and reflectors violation, misusing or failing to display license plates, driving after revocation or suspension.


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Saturday (12/29) 3:15 pm EST on ESPNWest Virginia vs Syracuse, Pinstripe BowlThis may be a debatable statement, but this bowl game features the best quarterback battle left on the bowl schedule, but will the weather cooperate with the forecast of snow threatening? We prefer Mountaineers QB Geno Smith (#12/6'3/214), who started the year red hot due to exceptional pocket movement, comfort versus pressure, and progression reads. As the season went on, however, Geno regressed by locking onto one half of the field or even his first read. Many may call the offense he runs under Dana Holgorsen "gimmicky," and we disagree because many of the route combinations and reads translate to the NFL. Our own Eric Stoner wrote two solid pieces on Geno, the first on his performance against Texas, the second on the areas he needs to improve on. Geno has two great options and both will be in the NFL next season. The first is WR Tavon Austin (#1/5'9/176), who is one of the top prospects in the nation in terms of electric ability in space. Many will question how that translates to the NFL, but that is for his coaches to figure out, the top-end talent in those situations is obvious. Stoner wrote another article on Austin here. Junior WR Stedman Bailey (#3/5'10/190) is more of a traditional option and his fluidity in routes generates consistent separation. To complete the trilogy, Stoner recently finished a feature on Bailey here. Also, keep an open mind about WR J.D. Woods. Syracuse S Shamarko Thomas (#21/5'10/208) needs to make sure nothing gets behind him in coverage while DE Brandon Sharpe (#91/6'2/245) could use a power rush to press the pocket from the outside. West Virginia will be without its starting C Joe Madsen (#74/6'4/302), which may lead to poor snaps or blocking schemes.For the Orange, QB Ryan Nassib (#12/6'2/229) continues to generate more and more buzz. Again, this quarterback class is all about flavors, so you may read a late second day projection just as often as a top-50 projection due to the variance in evaluators and sources. Nassib moves very well in the pocket, but it is tough to tell if that is from comfort or a jittery, hectic style. He's got plenty of arm to test downfield but his decision making can be questioned at times. With so many watching Nassib, it is a shame LT Justin Pugh (#67/6'5/292) is not getting more love. Yes, he opened the season on the sideline after shoulder surgery, but he presents top-64 talent and projects to the left side in the NFL. Junior DT Shaq Rowell (#90/6'4/308) does well to anchor the middle of that defensive line, which lets OLB/SS Terence Garvin (#28/6'2/222) run in space, but the Mountaineers defense is verging on disastrous.Other Prospects to WatchWest VirginiaDT Jorge Wright (#99/6'2/291)G Jeff Braun (#57/6'4/322)G Josh Jenkins (#77/6'3/305)CB Pat Miller (#6/5'10/188)RB Shawne Alston (#20/5'11/235)K Tyler Bitancurt (#40/6'1/203)SyracuseWR Marcus Sales (#5/6'0/185)WR Alec Lemon (#15/6'2/202)
Saturday (12/29) 4:00 pm EST on ESPN2Arizona State vs Navy, Fight Hunger BowlAs expected, Arizona State dominates this bowl preview in terms of NFL prospects on the field. Defensively, we are huge fans of junior DT Will Sutton (#90/6'1/280). Sure, he may be undersize and weigh 285 pounds soaking wet, but don't let the roster numbers fool you. Many prospects his size may win with quickness of the snap, and even though Sutton does flash that, he mainly wins with leverage and strength to keep the offensive lineman on skates before shedding. He could be Geno Atkins-lite, but Sutton is doubtful to declare for April's draft. Next is the very athletic LB Brandon Magee (#8/6'0/230). The senior linebacker has been sidelined with injuries as well as splitting time between football and baseball during his career, but Magee can cover a lot of ground and looks fluid in space. On the offensive side, RB Cameron Marshall (#6/5'11/223) is a hefty back that packs a punch on contact. He's a late rounder at best, but we've seen those prospects produce in the NFL multiple times. WR Jamal Miles (#32/5'10/185) has really helped the Sun Devils in terms of all-purpose yards but never reached that top flight, receiver prospect status.
Saturday (12/29) 6:45 pm EST on ESPNOregon State vs Texas, Alamo BowlWith Oregon State's indecision on their starting quarterback over the last few weeks, we wouldn't be surprised if redshirt sophomore QB Sean Mannion (#4/6'4/220) gets some playing time if first team junior QB Cody Vaz (#14/6'0/198) struggles. Other than the quarterback controversy, the only consistent for the Beavers has been WR Markus Wheaton (#2/6'0/178). The senior is one of the more underrated receivers in the country and possesses plenty of vertical speed, so much so that he has earned comparisons to Mike Wallace. This will be a great test for junior CB Carrington Byndom (#23/6'0/180), who has put forth an up and down season. We even wonder if S Kenny Vaccaro (#4/6'1/215) may see some snaps at corner against Wheaton, especially in the slot. Vaccaro is a very versatile weapon and showed a combination of physical play and quickness to lockdown Tavon Austin when they faced off. DE Alex Okafor (#80/6'4/260) has flashed at times this season, specifically with a press to power move, but his evaluation is all over the board right now.For the Longhorns offensively, WR Marquise Goodwin (#84/5'9/178) has plenty of speed to make an impact as a returner, ball carrier, and receiver. CB Jordan Poyer (#14/5'11/190) is often overlooked in this corner group, but don't be surprised if he ends up being a top-50 selection.Other Prospects to WatchOregon StateT Colin Kelly (#64/6'4/295) junior T Michael Philipp (#77/6'3/308)junior G Josh Andrews (#69/6'2/295)LB Feti Taumoepeau (#41/6'1/243)junior CB Rashaad Reynolds (#16/5'10/185)Texasjunior S Adrian Phillips (#17/5'11/199)junior DT Chris Whaley (#96/6'3/279)junior DT Brandon Moore (#97/6'5/335)junior LB Demarco Cobbs (#7/6'2/220)junior WR Mike Davis (#1/6'2/188)
Saturday (12/29) 11:45 am EST on ESPNAir Force vs Rice, Armed Forces Bowl
With only one prospect to truly focus on in this matchup, this would be a great time to complete your early morning activities with the game acting as background noise. TE Vance McDonald (#88/6'4/260), a Senior Bowl invite, appears to be a contender that will rise up the board at the position during the draft process. Despite his thickly built frame, McDonald is not locked onto the end of the line for the Owls, instead he sees a majority of his snaps in the slot. The senior continually tracks the ball well over his shoulder and utilizes slight hand use to create separation on breaks.
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Saturday (12/29) 10:15 pm EST on ESPNMichigan State vs TCU, Insight Bowl
Friday (12/28) 5:30 pm EST on ESPNRutgers vs Virginia Tech, Russell Athletic BowlThis should be another great matchup midway through the bowl season, pitting a very talented Rutgers defense against a quarterback and receiver pair with plenty of perceived "upside." That player is junior QB Logan Thomas (#3/6'6/260), and although he entered the season with much acclaim he failed to take a step in the right direction, in terms of quarterback progression, all season. We actually think it would be the right decision for him to declare for April's draft and get paid while improving his game (hopefully) in the NFL. That opinion is partially due to the fact that he may not progress under Beamer next season, either. WR Marcus Davis (#7/6'4/232) has plenty of size and speed, but his hands are unreliable and his blocking is suspect. Still, after his workouts, we wouldn't be surprised by a late second day, early third day selection. If Davis can stay on the field, Rutgers junior CB Logan Ryan (#11/6'0/190) will get the call to cover him. Ryan is a fringe first-round projection right now and appears to be split 50/50 on declaring for April's draft. Many evaluators love what OLB Khaseem Greene (#20/6'1/230), a former safety, brings to the table. When he sees the ball carrier he attacks with a wide range of mobility. DT Scott Vallone (#94/6'3/278) is a third day prospect to watch, along with T Nick Becton (#54/6'6/318), who we believe is not getting enough publicity for a back end roster type prospect.Rutgers' NFL talent doesn't end there, as two redshirt sophomores will draw significant NFL interest whenever they leave for the next level. RB Jawan Jamison (#23/5'8/200) is short and compact, utilizing quick cuts to make many defenders miss at the second level. His comfort behind blockers or in space is a valuable combination. LBs Bruce Taylor (#51/6'2/244) and LB Jack Tyler (#58/6'1/236) both have a tough assignment on their hands to keep Jamison under wraps. WR Brandon Coleman (#17/6'5/220) is a big bodied target that can create separation at the catch point or win in contested situations. He needs room to stride to get up to top speed, but the bottom line is that he makes plays. Junior CB Kyle Fuller (#17/6'0/193) does not mind getting physical through routes and junior CB/S Antone Exum (#1/6'0/224) has put up an excellent season thus far. FInally, TE D.C. Jefferson (#10/6'5/258) has been underutilized outside of the redzone in 2012, but is asked to line up inline at times. He could have a tough job trying to hold onto junior DE James Gayle (#99/6'4/268). Gayle is still mulling his NFL decision, but the added weight he put on this year shows when attacking blockers. T RJ Dill (#76/6'7/300) could have a long day ahead of him.
Other Prospects To WatchRutgersILB Steve Beauharnais (#42/6'2/235)SS Duron Harmon (#32/6'1/201)WR Mark Harrison (#81/6'3/230)CB Brandon Jones (#25/6'0/186)Virginia TechDE J.R Collins (#42/6'1/261)DT Antoine Hopkins (#56/6'1/313)junior DT Derrick Hopkins (#97/6'0/306)WR D.J. Coles (#18/6'4/226)S Detrick Bonner (#8/6'0/198) rSophWR Dyrell Roberts (#11/6'1/195)
Friday (12/28) 9:00 pm EST on ESPNMinnesota vs Texas Tech, Car Care BowlWith Tommy Tuberville departing to Cincinnati, Texas Tech's defensive consistency is more concerning than their ability to put up points. The Red Raiders' passing defense has been solid all year long, but we'll see if that can continue. QB/WR MarQueis Gray(#5/6'4/250) is expected to see more snaps at quarterback in his final collegiate game, and he may create downfield lanes with his running ability. S Cody Davis (#16/6'2/204) will certainly be spying on this possibility, but he needs to make sure not to over pursue, especially on play action. T Ed Olson (#58/6'7/320) is a viable blocker that likely has a shot to make an NFL roster.On defense, the Golden Gophers' top prospect is junior DT Ra'Shede Hageman (#99/6'5/302), although he already committed on returning for his senior season. The decision was surprising since Hageman's frame fits that of a future five technique end in a three man front, a position that is usually drafted sooner than expected. QB Seth Doege (#7/6'1/200) will be attending the East-West Shrine Game in less than two weeks, and could catch on as a late round pick. His top target is WR Darrin Moore (#14/6'4/216), a longer receiver that is not spectacular in any one area.
Other Prospects To WatchMinnesotaWR Brandon Green (#1/6'0/190)DE D.L. Wilhite (#95/6'3/245)ILB Mike Rallis (#26/6'2/245)OLB Spencer Reeves(#8/6'2/225)OLB Keanon Cooper (#4/6'0/220)CB Troy Stoudermire (#2/5'10/195)CB Kyle Henderson (#14/5'11/185)junior FS Brock Vereen (#21/6'0/195)
Friday (12/28) 2:00 pm EST on ESPNLouisiana Monroe vs Ohio, Independence BowlAt this point there are no true draft prospects in this matchup, but we will notify you on twitter if that needs updating.
Thursday (12/27) 9:45 pm EST on ESPN
Baylor vs UCLA, Holiday Bowl
Expect scoring, and lots of it. For Baylor, it is all about the connection between QB Nick Florence (#11/6'1/205) and WR Terrance Williams (#2/6'2/205). FLorence's NFL projection is bleak, but he is definitely a capable NCAA quarterback. His ability to buy time in the pocket and make quick decisions on vertical routes is exactly what baylor needs. Williams has really improved this year in terms of winning the battle at the catch point. In previous seasons he did not have the most reliable hands, but now Williams uses his entire frame and has not lost his vertical speed. He could be a Torrey Smith type option in the NFL. UCLA has two capable corners to match up with Williams and WR Lanear Sampson (#3/5'11/205) in CB Sheldon Price (#22/6'1/180) and bigger bodied CB Aaron Hester (#21/6'1/206). Luckily, UCLA deploys two excellent pass rushers. First, DL Datone Jones (#56/6'4/280) attacks with an explosive first step and power on initial contact from all along the defensive line. Outside, junior OLB Anthony Barr (#11/6'5/238) has really excelled this season, utilizing natural length and closing speed to consistently make a home in the backfield. Barr stated that he will return for his senior season, but nothing is official until the dotted line is signed. C Ivory Wade (#78/6'3/310) and improving junior T Cyril Richardson (#68/6'5/335) have their work cut out for them. The x factor is junior RB Lache Seastrunk (#9/5'9/205). The thickly built runner has turned Baylor's offense into a complete attack with his big play carries.For UCLA, RB Johnathan Franklin (#23/5'10/195) has been a workhorse type back all season. He looks leaner and meaner in terms of his running style, which is a great combination. The Bruins finally started utilizing TE Joseph Fauria (#8/6'7/252) correctly, moving away from his trap blocking, H-back position and now lining him up as a glorified receiver. Junior S/LB hybrid Ahmad Dixon (#6/6'0/210) may have a long night trying to stick with the much taller Fauria.
Other Prospects To WatchBaylorLB Terrance Lloyd (#11/6'3/235)CB Joe Williams (#22/5'9/182)TE Jordan Najvar (#18/6'5/260)S Sam Holl (#25/6'1/200)S Mike Hicks (#17/5'10/200)CB K.J. Morton (#8/5'9/178)CB Chance Casey (#9/5'11/185)UCLAjunior DE Cassius Marsh (#99/6'4/295)
Thursday (12/27) 6:30 pm EST on ESPNCincinnati vs Duke, Belk Bowl
The Bearcats take their talents from one Queen City to another, but Duke is obviously playing closer to home. The Blue Devils best weapon is WR Conner Vernon (#2/6'1/200), a prospect many will compare to Danny Amendola. We would like to see him give more effort in the running game, but Vernon is fearless when working across the middle. His success is all linked to QB Sean Renfree (#19/6'4/225), who missed some time with concussion-like symptoms this season. His release and motion are very upright, but we aren't sure if Renfree can stretch the field. Their main opposition across the line is ILB Greg Blair (#51/6'2/252). The Bearcats top pass rushing option. OLB Walter Stewart, was forced to end his playing career after a spine injury, but Blair has been a nice surprise. S Drew Frey (#26/6'3/212) had some looking his way prior to the season, but he seems to lack range for the position.After Isaiah Pead graduated to the NFL, many Cincinnati fans likely wondered what they were left with at the running back position. Enter RB George Winn (#32/5'11/210), who lacks the same versatility from a pass catching standpoint but is comfortable running between the tackles. There's very little flash to his game, but Winn picks up what is blocked, which has been more than enough this season. TE Travis Kelce (#18/6'5/260) has really come along in 2012, using his large frame and long strides to win on intermediate routes. He could be one of those early third day names that ends up contributing as a second tight end in the NFL.
Other Prospects To Watch
CincinnatiQB Brandon Kay (#11/6'3/233)WR Kembrell Thompkins (#7/6'1/192)junior WR Anthony McClung (#6/6'0/172)junior G Austen Bujnoch (#76/6'5/288)DE Dan Giordano (#99/6'3/260)CB Dominique Battle (#9/5'11/192)CB Camerron Cheatham (#21/5'9/188)DukeDE Kenny Anunike (#84/6'4/260)junior DT Sydney Sarmiento (#82/6'3/300)junior CB Russ Cockrell (#6/6'0/182)S Walt Canty (#4/6'0/218)
Thursday (12/27) 3:00 pm EST on ESPN
Bowling Green vs San Jose State, Military Bowl
Epic Fales. If you haven't checked out Spartans junior QB David Fales (#10/6'3/220), you have missed out. Fales exhibits plenty of movement in the pocket and a willingness to test downfield with accuracy. Expect to hear the junior's name heading into the 2013 season. His counterpart, TE Ryan Otten (#82/6'6/245), is a draftable player in his own right. The big tight end is a willing blocker that is at his best working downfield and adjusting to slightly off target throws. For the Falcons, DT Chris Jones (#91/6'1/295) has been an absolute menace all season along the defensive line. In the mold of Karl Klug, Jones likely will enter the NFL as a subpackage rusher with a chance to earn a larger role. He wins with a great motor and hand use. T David Quessenberry (#76/6'6/291) will have to deal with Jones occasionally, especially if Bowling Green continues to loop the relentless rusher around the edge. The passing game is RB DeLeon Eskridge's (#2/5'11/215) best bet to find lanes on the inside. Stocky ILB Dwayne Woods (#5/5'11/228) will be waiting at the second level.Bowling Green's offense lacks the same kind of NFL prospects, with a sophomore RB and a junior QB in Matt Schilz. Still, T Jordan Roussos (#73/6'4/303) has a shot at the NFL if he shows the necessary footwork and balance. DE Travis Johnson (#43/6'3/244) is a nice test for Roussos. Well bodied junior ILB Vince Buhagiar (#36/6'4/237) continues to grow into his frame, while junior OLB Keith Smith (#31/6'1/229) has flashed sideline speed to chase down backs that drift to the edge.
San Jose Statejunior WR Noel Grigsby (#23/5'11/175)
Monday (12/24) 8:00 pm EST on ESPN Fresno State vs SMU, Hawaii Bowl
For a game early in the bowl season, this contests features multiple players who will hear their names called in April. It all starts with Bulldogs junior QB Derek Carr (#4/6'3/210), who has already stated he will return for his final collegiate season. Sure, Carr is the brother of a formerly failed top pick and he certainly flashes falling off of his throws under pressure, but the junior can sling it. SMU DE Margus Hunt (#92/6'7/280) is a bulky edge rusher and many will be infatuated with his frame and workout numbers. There are times he displays attributes like other football players, but Hunt attacks with high pad level and fails to shed too often, so it remains to be seen if he can pressure Carr. LG Matt Hunt (#55/6'2/315) will do his best to anchor at the line of scrimmage. A personal favorite, RB Robbie Rouse (#8/5'7/190), is definitely one to keep track of. He may be short in size, but Rouse's cuts in the open field to make defenders miss and willingness to work between the tackles is great to see. At the very least, he will have an opportunity to make a splash in the NFL due to his receiving ability. WLB Ja'Gared Davis (#56/6'0/235) and thickly built MLB Taylor Reed (#44/5'11/240) need to close under control when attacking Rouse at the second level. Finally, freshman WR Davante Adams (#15/6'2/200) has burst onto the scene and eased Bulldogs fans through the pain of losing WR Jalen Saunders to Oklahoma.For SMU offensively, junior QB Garrett Gilbert (#11/6'4/210), a former Longhorn, has certainly seen his handful of struggles this season. It is nice to have a slot receiver like WR Darius Johnson (#3/5'10/175), who shows quickness out of breaks and an ability to adjust to poorly thrown passes. If SMU plans on working the short passing game, expect S Phillip Thomas (#16/6'1/215) to play closer to the line of scrimmage. Thomas is an absolute ball hawk and if he consistently shows those same skills moving aggressively towards the line of scrimmage, he has a real chance to be a top-50 pick. He definitely has a tough test to bring down RB Zach Line (#48/6'1/230) in the running game.
Fresno StateMLB Travis Brown (#9/6'1/236)junior 5DE Andy Jennings (#98/6'2/278)
Saturday (12/22) Noon EST on ESPN
ECU vs LA Lafayette, New Orleans Bowl
Two defensive prospects standout in this bowl clash. The first is ULL CB Melvin White (#22/6'2/191), a long prospect that does his best work closing on the edge against the run. You will be hard pressed to find a corner that can match White's physical style. There is no such thing as illegal contact in college football, so teams will need to decipher whether or not White will be called for far more penalties at the NFL level. DT Cordian Hagans (#93/6'5/280) offers projected five technique frame and length, which is definitely something ECU junior G Jordan Davis (#78/6'3/301) will have to contend with.For the Pirates, redshirt sophomore NT Terry Williams (#54/6'1/327) is their best talent on defense and is quite a load to move off the line of scrimmage. He and five technique DE/DT Michael Brooks (#92/6'3/276) will battle RT Jaron Odom (#76/6'6/330) in the Pirates three man front. Odom and the rest of the ULL line hope to provide enough time for WR Javone Lawson (#4/6'1/183) to get open downfield.
Saturday (12/22) 3:30 pm EST on ESPNBoise State vs Washington, Las Vegas BowlHuskies junior QB Keith Price (#17/6'1/202) entered the season with high expectations after lower body injuries limited his production in 2011. Price failed to meet these expectations showing a lack of velocity to hit necessary throws under pressure. This is great news for feisty CB Jerrell Gavins (#4/5'9/169) and second-team all conference CB Jamar Taylor (#5/5'11/196). Neither will like covering sophomore TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who will enter the 2013 season as one of the nation's top prospects regardless of position.For Boise State, RB D.J. Harper's (#7/5'9/205) emergence this season has been a blessing. The senior has dealt with a multitude of injuries during his career, but put together a very productive season with some eye popping runs after refusing to go down on contact. The Broncos other offensive option is long redshirt sophomore WR Matt Miller (#2/6'3/215). Miller wins with smoothness and route combinations, so CB Desmond Trufant (#6/6'0/186) will need to pick out his tendencies in order to run Miller's routes for him. The draft community seems to be split on Trufant, who has NFL bloodlines, but has a tendency to get beat due to aggressiveness.
Boise StateG Joe Kellogg (#61/6'3/305)FB Dan Paul (#47/6'1/262)Washingtonjunior S Sean Parker (#1/5'10/190)C Drew Schaefer (#73/6'4/294)
Thursday (12/20) 8:00 pm EST on ESPNBYU vs San Diego State, Poinsettia Bowl
Defensively, the Cougars top talent (and one of the top upside prospects in the country) is DE/OLB Ezekiel Ansah (#47/6'6/270). We've said a lot of Ansah, but our own Alen Dumonjic wrote a full feature here. Aztecs junior T Bryce Quigley (#78/6'5/295) will draw one assignment of stopping Ansah on the edge, but the large pass rusher is used from a variety of spots, including on the interior. In those situations, G Nik Embernate (#68/6'4/300) would be wise to get his hands on Ansah and latch on for the ride. As far as versatile linebackers go, not many are more aware of his responsibility on the field than junior OLB Kyle Van Noy (#3/6'3/235). His toughest test may come in the form of junior TE Gavin Escobar (#88/6'6/255), a large receiver who is also an adequate blocker. The rest of the Cougars back seven, specifically ILB Brandon Ogletree (#44/5'11/228), ILB Uona Kaveinga (#4/5'11/233), and junior S Daniel Sorensen (#9/6'2/215) will need to keep their eyes on Escobar while not forgetting about oversized WR Brice Butler (#19/6'3/205).With BYU's offense on the field, look no further than junior WR Cody Hoffman (#4/6'4/215) matching up with Senior Bowl invite CB Leon McFadden (#2/5'10/190). In fact, don't take your eyes off of these two. Hoffman is an overly smooth receiver that wins with technique and body control. McFadden is giving up plenty of size in this battle but flashes feistiness, especially at the catch point.
BYUCB Preston Hadley (#7/6'0/200)T Braden Brown (#75/6'6/300)G Braden Hansen (#76/6'6/307)junior TE Kaneakua Friel (#82/6'5/250)San Diego Statejunior WR Colin Lockett (#24/6'0/180)WR Dominique Sandifer (#18/6'0/195)junior WR Dylan Denso (#10/6'2/205)
Friday (12/21) 7:30 pm EST on ESPNBall State vs UCF, St. Petersburg BowlI guess you could do worse on a Friday night. Both teams' talent is weighted towards the defensive side of the field, but UCF has an intriguing bigger back in RB Latavius Murray (#28/6'3/222). The Ball State defense has struggled against the run, and despite his bulk Murray is a capable passing down college back that does his best work at the tackle point. While LB Travis Freeman (#8/6'0/235) romas the second level, junior DE Jonathan Newsome (#11/6'3/236) will need to make the most of the possibly limited passing situations, something he certainly has done this season. Also, this will be a good test for a CB like Jason Pinkston (#6/6'1/183) in terms of setting and keeping the edge without showing fear while tackling a hefty back.For the Golden Knights, their defense deploys some intriguing prospects. First is fire hydrant OLB Jonathan Davis (#11/5'9/202), a former running back who loves to run through contact and find lanes to fill gaps in trash. DE Troy Davis (#58/6'2/249), also from Lawrenceville, Georgia, but not a brother to Jonathan, has put forth productive numbers the last three seasons. The bigger Davis has shown an ability to get after the quarterback this year and even separating the ball at the point of attack.
Saturday (12/15) 1:00 pm EST on ESPNArizona vs Nevada, New Mexico BowlThis bowl features college football's top two rushers in terms of average yards per game. The first is Nevada junior RB Stefphon Jefferson (#25/5'11/210), a desirable framed runner who strides a bit upright. Because of that pad level, Jefferson does take some carries for a loss, but a lot of his production can be attributed to his blocking, as the junior likes to stick to his running lane. For that reason, G Chris Barker (#75/6'4/305) and long T Jeffrey Nady (#78/6'7/305) need to stick to their blocks and create push. TE Zach Sudfeld (#44/6'7/255) returned from an injury but can certainly hold his own as a blocker. Wildcats junior LB/S Marquis Flowers (#2/6'2/221) can fly around the field and makes plays in the backfield quite frequently. Nevada junior TE Kolby Arendse (#86/6'3/255) is more of an H-back type.For Arizona, sophomore RB Ka'Deem Carey (#25/5'10/203) has come out of nowhere to lead the nation in rushing yards per game, something that is fairly uncharacteristic under head coach Rich Rodriguez. It certainly helps to have a powerful lead blocker in FB Taimi Tutogi (#31/6'1/260), who can also catch passes and occasionally take carries between the tackles. In terms of passing, QB Matt Scott (#10/6'2/195) will definitely get looks in the NFL due to his ability to buy time and hit targets accurately, like large WR Dan Buckner (#4/6'3/215). Nevada S Duke Williams(#5/6'1/200) is an intriguing third day option and is occasionally used in the slot in man coverage on quicker receivers. C Kyle Quinn (#76/6'3/294) will likely earn a draftable grade as well, and OLB Jeremiah Green(#54/6'2/235) could be a possible air backer due to his range.
Arizonajunior CB Shaquille Richardson (#5/6'1/188)G Trace Biskin (#72/6'5/282)NevadaDB Khalid Wooten (#2/6'0/200)Saturday (12/15) 4:30 pm EST on ESPNToledo vs Utah State, Idaho Potato BowlThere may not be talent across the board in this game, but Aggies CB Will Davis (#17/6'0/186) could end up being a second day selection. We certainly feel he has that level of talent after just one full season as a starter. Toledo junior QB Terrance Owens (#2/6'4/195) uses his feet and arm to make plays, so DE Bojay Filimoeatu(#55/6'2/258) will need to keep the edge while pressing the pocket to limit functional space. Junior RB David Fluellen (#22/6'0/215) is a nice option to pick up the more difficult yards. Davis is the one to watch, however, specifically if he can contain his aggressive style while in man coverage and not overextend or guess incorrectly to lose positioning.Utah State RB Kerwynn Williams (#25/5'8/189) has impressed many, including SI's Tony Pauline and Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl due to his "versatility." Williams offers some straight-line burst to go along with more than capable receiving abilities. Toledo lacks veteran defenders to stop the multi-faceted back, but S Jermaine Robinson(#29/6'2/205) will need to worry about WR Chuck Jacobs (#10/6'0/178) and TE Kellen Bartlett (#81/6'2/248) as receiving targets.
Toledojunior C Zac Kerin (#67/6'5/300)
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Wintertime may be the best time to revisit your skin care regime. The atmosphere during the cool months contains significantly less water than it does during the humid summer months, leaving your skin extra thirsty for nourishment. The cream that satisfied your skin – face and body - last spring won't have the same strength against the winter season, and your skin may react by suffering such maladies as scaly legs, cracked lips and red, flaky cheeks. Though piling on the cream may seem like the obvious solution, over-applying can make it difficult for your pores to breathe and ultimately lead to congestion.
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Beyond texture, looking into its active properties will help you decipher which oil is for you. Says Ma, "Each oil has individual qualities, vitamins and antioxidants." Some oils, like rosehip oil, are stimulating and will therefore cause some people to break out. Not because it is clogging, but because of its ability to stimulate.
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You may find serums that contain combinations of oils, often grouped for particular purposes like "anti-aging" and "sensitive skin". Many of the anti-aging products will contain a collection of warming, fatty oils, and many of the products for sensitive skin will contain thinner, cooling oils. Even if you choose to keep using your favourite cream, simply adding a serum or oil to your routine will add an extra level of hydration and help prevent fine lines or flaky skin.
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Perl 6 Lookup Tablet: Revision 174
Overview - Chapter: 0:History, 1:Design, 2:Basics, 3:Var, 4:Op, 5:IO, 6:{}, 7:Sub, 8:OOP, 9:Rx, 10:Meta
All variables in Perl begin with a sigil. They mark the 3 primary var types. The 4th sigil is for callables (routines) and the 5th is for layers (namespaces) that organize the previous 4.
$. . . . scalar, single value, can be of any data type
The first 4 can also be used as prefix operators, called contextualizers, that force different contexts, but there are much more different contexts then 4.
Twigil is short for secondary sigil. They follow after a primary sigil and mark special namespaces or variables with special meanings and properties.
$foo . . . ordinary scoping (no twigil)
Special Variables
$_. . . . . . . . . context variable
Match Variables
$/ . . . . . . . . . last created match object of this block
Global Variables
context variable, default global (run time)
$*EXECUTABLE_NAME . former $0
Compiler Hint Variables
compiler constants (fixed at compile time)
$?KERNEL . . . . . for which operating System was this program compiled?
POD Variables
File-scoped POD data
$=pod . . . . . . . surrounding POD object
Slang Variables
sublanguage seen by the parser at this lexical spot
$~MAIN . . . . . . the current main language (e.g. Perl statements)
Scope Declarator
my . . . . . . . introduces lexically scoped names
The following pseudo-package names are reserved at the front of a name:
Low level data types
This is more low level than the last table. These types are more meant to give the compiler optimizing hints.
int1 . .
Value Types
In Perl 6 any variable and value is an object. Here's a list of all different types of values, represented my different classes or roles. The routine types are in a different section.
Undefined types
Mu. . . . . . . . Most Undefined
Immutable types
Str. . . . . . Perl string (finite sequence of Unicode characters)
Mutable types
Iterator . . . . Perl list
Object Introspection
WHAT. . . . . short name of the class that an object belongs to
Table of precedence
A . Level . . . . . . . . . . . . Examples
Operator Associativity
These are the categories of the main language grammar. The first category is the metacategory that can used to produce new ones. Sublanguages such as quoting and regexes can provide their own.
The Regex language has following categories:
M. appear mostly before or around regular operators and give them different meaning or greater range.
op= . . . self assign. . . known from P5, $L <op>= $R equals $L = $L op $R
Unicode operators
The two hyper operators can be written with the Unicode "chevron" signs (also documented as "French Quotes") or with double less than or greater than signs (documented as "Texas Quotes").
« aka <<
Infix operator or functions that forcing a context.
$(). . . . item(). . . . . scalar/item context
Filetest Ops
Use it as in "$file.:X" or "$file ~~ :X". (NOTE 2010-11-07: in rakudo this is "$filename.IO ~~ :X")
:r . . . file is readable by effective uid/gid.
When used as infix $_ is the left side, X is right. In when clauses just X is stated.
Quoting Ops
The basic quoting operator (Q) does nothing, just taking literally what you quoted as a string. But with several adverbs, it behaves like the well known following ops:
Text Processing
Quoting Adverbs
There are a lot more adverbs to fine tune your quoting. The Adverbs can used with any quoting operator like: Q :s/.../ or qq :p /.../.
Regex Modifier
Stay behind the regex op and change the behaviour of the regex, search scope, etc.
Regex Metacharacter
. _______ any character
? _______ zero or one
Control Chars
These Escape Sequences will be evaluated inside quotes to invisible control chars, if the ":b" aka ":backslash" quoting Adverbs is set (included in :quotewords and :double). They are also usable in regexes and thatswhy also included in the next list.
\a . . . . . . . . BELL
Escape Sequences
To be used just inside of regexes (m/.../, s/.../.../ and tr/.../.../ and methods like comb('...')).
\0[ ... ] . . character given in octal (brackets optional)
predefined rules (see routine type rule) for any grammar or regex. They can have prefixes: . (dot) marks a non-capturing subrule, ? and ! are also non-capturing positive and negative zero width assertions,
<alpha> . . . . . . . single alphabetic character
Flow Control
Closure Traits
aka phasers. Every block can contain special named blocks (some are only for loops) that are started at certain times. They are traits (compile time property) of a block object. Those marked with a * can also be used within an expression as in "BEGIN my $x = 3 * 3;".
BEGIN {...}*. . . at compile time, ASAP, only ever runs once
Jump Commands
goto . . . . jump to a named label
if . . . . . . when following expression evals in boolean context to "Bool::True", the block that following after that will be executed
loop . . . . general (endless) loop, unless used as an C-style-loop, evals following expression into void context
routine definition: [ scope ] [modifier] type [name] [trait] (signature) { block }
Routine Types
sub. . . . . . . . normal routine, named block with parmeters
Routine Modifier
multi. . . . . marks routines, witch can have siblings with same name but different signature; when called, the one with matching sig is executed
Routine Traits
phasers (closure traits) can also be seen as routine traits
export . . . . this routine will be exported my the current module by default
Parameter Traits
as . . . . . . . data coming through that parameter will be coerced to the type following as
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Pasqual the Penguin is an unlikely hero. The young animal doesn't quite fit in at the zoo, but he makes a difference in Rhonda Spellman's children's book "Fire and Ice," teaching kids important lessons about fire safety along the way.
The story is written to appeal to a broad audience of young children, but it was created especially for those who don't learn via traditional means.
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Shawn Loftis, perhaps better known under his gay porn star handle Colin O'Neal, will be allowed to teach in Florida after being fired for having an adult film past, LA Weekly reported.
Loftis, 36, will also be eligible to apply for a permanent position as a teacher but will have to stay on probation for two years.
Loftis was a substitute teacher at Nautilus Middle School in Miami Beach, Fla., and was fired in early 2011 for participating, directing and producing adult gay movies, including the award-winning video series "Colin O'Neal's World of Men." The video's website was discovered by the school's principle, Allyn Bernstein.
Although Loftis did nothing illegal he told the LA Weekly that, "This is my past and I left it behind. I can use my experiences in life to teach kids. The key point is that they said when you go back to the classroom and a student brings this up to you, you will be able to handle that. I thought that was highly progressive of them."
Lofits is a graduate of Florida International University and studied international relations with a concentration on the Middle East. He was also a citizen reporter for CNN iReport.
"Adult performers are often judged to be immoral by American society, with no real basis in fact," said Joanne Cachapero, membership director of the Free Speech Coalition, the lobbying organization for the adult-film industry. "I saw a video interview with Shawn, where he stated that the judgment of school officials against him was almost like implying that somehow, because of his background, he is some sort of pedophile. I think Shawn is right when he says that.
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In a similar case, an English teacher and crew coach at one of the best schools in Massachusetts was put on paid leave for his gay X-rated past after Boston's Fox 25 broke the story.
Kevin Hogan was a teacher at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School but was removed when Fox discovered that he had starred in gay porn films under the name "Hytch Cawke." The school did a criminal background check in Massachusetts and California, where Hogan had previously been living. The school also pointed out that they received flawless references. Additionally, Fox News admitted that he had done nothing illegal.
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Williams-Sonoma, the luxury U.S. emporium that persuaded a nation of foodies to shell out hundreds of dollars for the latest kitchen gadget, has fallen victim to "showrooming."
Browsers drop by, check out the Shun Hiro $249.95 Santoku knives and $699.95 Nespresso Gran Maestria espresso machines. Then they buy those or similar items for less elsewhere, treating the stores like showrooms.
While the practice typically afflicts chains such as Best Buy that sell commodity products, Williams-Sonoma was long immune because it fielded exclusive merchandise. Now a host of rivals from Web upstarts like Cutlery and More LLC to entrenched players such as Macy's and Amazon.com sell much of the same gear for less as they tussle over a market worth about $12.3 billion.
Williams-Sonoma's namesake chain has posted comparable sales declines in five of the last seven quarters. Janet Hayes, named brand president in March, is under pressure to turn around the chain, which last year generated about 25 percent of the parent's $4.04 billion in revenue. Hayes is introducing more proprietary products, including rapid-boiling pots and iPhone- connected cooking thermometers; pricing goods more competitively; and adding cooking classes to make Williams-Sonoma a foodie destination once again.
"They have to reinvent themselves," said Michael Stone, who runs Beanstalk, a New York-based brand licensing agency. "People liked going into Williams-Sonoma and looking at the cool gadgets. That was 10 years ago; that is not today. These are things people can get just as good and cheaper elsewhere."
Besides Williams-Sonoma, the parent also operates the Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm home-goods chains. Analysts estimate net income will increase 7.5 percent this year, compared with last year's 8.4 percent gain, as revenue growth slows to 7.2 percent from 8.7 percent.
Williams-Sonoma got its start after a building contractor named Chuck Williams visited Paris and discovered omelet pans and souffle molds of a quality he couldn't find in the U.S. He opened his first store in Sonoma, Calif., in 1956. Oklahoma entrepreneur Howard Lester acquired the company in 1978 and took it public in 1983. Today the chain has about 250 stores. Williams, now 98, is a mentor to current management.
"What they created was aspirational," said Joan Storms, an analyst with Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles. "If you got a gift that came from Williams-Sonoma, you were a very special person. If you gave a gift, you felt you were giving quality and cachet."
The chain rode the U.S. housing boom and, like much of the retail industry, took a hit after the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, Pottery Barn and West Elm have rebounded on the strength of a housing recovery. In the quarter that ended Aug. 4, sales at Pottery Barn and West Elm grew 9.9 percent and 17 percent respectively; Williams-Sonoma sales fell 0.4 percent.
In recent years, Americans have become more sophisticated about food, and the jockeying for their dollars has intensified. Richard Harvey, Hayes's predecessor at Williams-Sonoma, has shown up at Restoration Hardware Holdings, where he's helping develop kitchen and tabletop goods. Bed Bath & Beyond has added more products and enjoyed success with its 20 percent-off coupons. Closely held Sur La Table has grown to 100 stores and sells many of the same products. Target is combining two kitchen e-commerce sites it acquired earlier this year.
"I am not going to buy a $50 gingerbread house at Williams-Sonoma when I can go buy one for $19 at Target," said Brian Pitera, a Chicago-based principal at the consulting firm A.T. Kearney.
Hayes is well-suited to the challenge after high-ranking stints at Pottery Barn and its offshoots for six years, says Chief Executive Officer Laura Alber.
The company is trying to beef up the chain's private-label goods, which already include cookware and stemware, and expand the exclusivity of the products it sells from the key national brands like Le Creuset and Breville, Hayes and Alber said in a joint telephone interview.
Their pipeline includes a $199.95 smart thermometer that sends readings to your iPhone and iPad and helps cooks time the different steps required to compose dinner. Coming are a new Williams-Sonoma-branded pot with a ridged bottom that accelerates boiling, plus extensions of the chain's Peppermint Bark to celebrate its 15th anniversary, including peppermint- flavored hot chocolate. A Vitamix Pro 750 blender in exclusive candy-apple red debuts in November.
The chain is also trying to compete aggressively on price and promotions without sacrificing quality, they said.
"You will see change and you will see it coming gradually," Hayes, 46, said, declining to be specific. "But it is going to be meaningful."
The executives are committed to bricks and mortar.
"Retail is theater and we believe that our stores are a competitive advantage," Alber said. "We want you to have almost a Pavlovian response when you hear the word Williams- Sonoma and when you walk into the store. You can smell it and you can taste it and you are so excited to learn."
Williams-Sonoma is dialing up the sensory experience with more tastings, more cooking, more product "demo-ing," Hayes said. It opened a hands-on cooking school in Chicago in mid- September and is testing further rollouts. Last year, the company acquired the site of the original Sonoma store and is repurposing it as a destination for cooking enthusiasts to learn from visiting chefs.
Pitera says the turnaround efforts are overdue.
"They've missed the window almost," he said. "They are going to have to do it quickly. It's going to take a pretty savvy management team that can move very aggressively."


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Santa Clara VTA proposing Los Gatos light-rail extensionWritten by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
In California, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is proposing to extend the existing Mountain View to Winchester light-rail line by 1.6 miles by way of the Vasona Light Rail Extension Project.
The extension would begin at the existing Winchester Station in Campbell and continue within the Santa Clara VTA right-of-way to the town of Los Gatos.
Santa Clara VTA has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (SEIR/EA) and it will be available for public review beginning Tuesday, Nov. 20. In accordance with current state and federal environmental laws and guidelines, the Draft SEIR/EA presents design changes to the project that was previously approved in 2000, while also disclosing the environmental impacts of those design changes.
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, a meeting will be held at the Campbell Public Library, where members of the public are encouraged to attend and review the SEIR/EA, speak with staff about the project and provide comments.
The original Vasona Corridor Project proposed light-rail service from downtown San Jose through the city of Campbell to the town of Los Gatos. The first portion, downtown San Jose to the Winchester Station in Campbell, opened for revenue service on Oct. 1, 2005, adding 5.3 miles and eight stations to Santa Clara VTA's 36.9-mile light-rail system.
"As the fourth major light-rail extension since 1999, the line to Campbell has provided a convenient and economical travel option for West Valley residents, given VTA customers direct access to the multi-modal San Jose Diridon transit hub and doubled light-rail service along North First Street in San Jose," said Joe Pirzynski, town of Los Gatos council member and Santa Clara VTA Board vice chair.
The proposed extension will be implemented in two phases based on funding availability. Project features in Phase 1 include construction of a double set of light-rail tracks at the Winchester Station; expansion of parking capacity at the Winchester Station and a new Vasona Junction Station along with a park and ride lot. Phase 2 would construct a new Hacienda Station with an optional park and ride lot. The cost of the project is estimated to be $175 million.


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Two people were injured Saturday morning when a collision flipped a Jeep SUV onto its side at Second and Kern Streets.
A woman and female child in the Jeep were transported from the scene by ambulance.
There injuries were not severe, Taft Police Sgt. Corey Beilby said.
"It looks live everyone is going to be OK," he said.
The sergeant said the Jeep was eastbound on Kern about 9:30 p.m. when it was struck broadside by a second SUV, a Suzuki, was northbound on Second.
Beilby said the the northbound vehicle was at a stop sign and the driver apparently failed to see the Jeep.
That driver eased into the intersection, hitting the side of the Jeep and causing it to roll over on its passenger side, landing in the westbound lanes.
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LONGMONT -- The concussion of the gunfire echoed outside of the firing range and training center building just east of Longmont on Friday morning.
Inside, even with two layers of hearing protection, the gunfire was earsplitting and reverberations with each shot rattled through bodies in the range. Four members of the Longmont SWAT team were running through drills and popping bullet holes in tight clusters in targets up to 100 yards away. They wore their full gear during the Friday training in a facility just a few miles from the Longmont Police Department's headquarters. Before the facility opened last year, officers had to travel to other counties to get in mandatory training time.
The joint Longmont Police and Boulder County Sheriff's Office Firing Range is one tangible outcome of a strategic planning process that sets the course for law enforcement in Longmont. The first plan was adopted in 1996 and has been renewed every three to five years to provide a roadmap for the department's structure, policies, enforcement focus, training, and capital, according to Longmont Public Safety Chief Mike Butler. Programs like those that put police officers in schools and launched the restorative justice program were also born in the strategic plan, according to the chief.
He said the department and community will start talks next month to guide the department for the next few years.
"What these strategies do is gives us focus," Butler said. "It is not just a plan that sits on a shelf. It is something we review on a monthly basis."
Butler said he and supervisors at the department will meet Aug. 8 to begin a new process. He has asked deputy chiefs and commanders to meet with their staffs to bring ideas to the table. After that, he said, the department will invite representatives from other agencies, non-profits and the community to join a group he expects will include 75 to 100 people to a two-day retreat this fall to hammer out the final plan.
Butler said he anticipates the next plan may include tasks to help police better address the homeless population and people with mental health problems, which officers face on the streets daily.
New technologies and law enforcement techniques might also find their way into the next plan.
Butler said like so many other government agencies, the department will likely be faced with doing more with less to meet community expectations.
He noted that the department's budget in 2009 was $19.6 million and included 184.88 employees. The budget grew to $20.9 million by 2013 and included 177 employees. Some of the bump accounts for raises, but he said the numbers have been relatively flat and he expects them to stay that way.
Longmont City Councilman Gabe Santos said he did not know the new planning process was beginning but that he hasn't heard anything from residents about how the police department might improve or grow.
Butler said the invitations to join the process aren't out yet beyond the email he sent to command staff to invite them to the coming meeting. From there, he anticipates opening up the planning process to include more people who may want to weigh in.
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