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ACUSHNET — The Acushnet Saw Mill, a former industrial site, is being transformed into an inner-city nature refuge, selectmen said following the presentation of a concept plan on Jan. 28.
Sara Quintal of the Buzzards Bay Coalition said $1.2 million in funds from the New Bedford Harbor Trustee Council is being used to transform the 20-acre property. The sawmill is on the Acushnet River near Acushnet's border with New Bedford.
The saw mill is expected to play a pivotal role in the planned Riverwalk tying New Bedford to Acushnet and Fairhaven.
Ms. Quintal said the coalition acquired the sawmill in 2007 with the intent of "undeveloping" the site and opening it up for public access. Undeveloping it meant tearing down old buildings and removing the concrete pavement.
Ms. Quintal said hiking trails will be created on both sides of the river with those on the west side handicapped accessible and the ones on the east side providing "more of a hike." Overlooks will be built at some spots and there will be launching areas for small boats like kayaks.
Ms. Quintal said the east side will remain more natural and "hands off." She said once you get onto the property, "You can escape into nature."
One small old building has been kept. It will be moved closer to Mill Road and will be used as an educational center and trail head with a map.
The coalition plans to build an amphitheater with seating for about 60 students plus adults. The amphitheater will be close to the river.
With the town's agricultural history in mind, the coalition plans to plant an orchard on the property, too.
Select Board Chairman David E. Wojnar praised the concept plan, saying, "This is perhaps the most exciting project in Acushnet."
He asked about the adjacent LaPalme farm property, which was also acquired. Ms. Quintal said the sawmill will interlock with the farm eventually.
Mr. Wojnar said the proximity of the new police station on Mill Road will help deter vandalism. He asked Ms. Quintal to have the coalition meet with police to "hash out" a public safety plan that could include video cameras.
Selectman Leslie Dakin asked about parking. Ms. Quintal said they aren't planning much parking on the site but are talking with private land owners across from the planned education center on Mill Road about providing parking there.
Selectman Kevin Gaspar said he's already heard positive comments from people. "I know the residents are looking forward to it," he said.
The public comment period ended Jan. 31. Ms. Quintal said they will be seeking permits at the local, state and federal level in February. If all goes well, construction will start by the end of 2013 and the site will be open to the public in the summer of 2014.


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The hole in the roof at the Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church on East Diamond Street is patched temporarily, but it will be a while until the lightning-damaged building will be repaired.
Lightning struck the building about 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Jim Schiebel, church property chairman, said this morning the hole is patched with plywood and tar paper and services and other activities can go on. He said that tarps may be installed later over the hole.
Etzel Masonry of Butler will work next week to repair stone blocks damaged by the strike.
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by Don Thompson, Associated Press
SACRAMENTO -- California could have 1 million buildings producing solar energy by 2018, with half of all new homes powered by the sun, administration officials said as they outlined ways to meet one of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's more ambitious campaign promises.
The goal is to create a self-sustaining solar industry in 10 years, making the zero-pollution power source so commonplace and cheap that costly incentives are no longer necessary, Joe Desmond, Schwarzenegger's deputy secretary for energy, said last week.
Until then, environmental officials are considering funding methods that could include a charge on electricity bills to pay the estimated $700 million to $1 billion cost. That would return a projected $3 billion to $5 billion, Desmond said.
The goal is to generate 3,000 megawatts of power from the sun within 13 years, the equivalent of a dozen medium-size power plants. One megawatt is enough to power about 750 homes.
To get there, solar manufacturers who move to California might be offered an investment credit, while homeowners' income and property tax credits, set to expire in 2006, might be extended, Desmond said.
The administration officials propose to require builders to offer solar power as an option in subdivisions of 50 homes or more by 2010. They want the California Energy Commission to consider requiring solar energy in the same way the commission has in the past mandated low-flush toilets, insulation standards, energy efficient appliances or low-energy lighting fixtures in bathrooms.
They want to let owners of solar-powered buildings sell more of their electricity back to utility companies.
The proposals all come in the wake of the blackouts and spiraling power costs that plagued the state in 2000 and 2001 and reverberate today.
California already is the world's third-largest market for solar technology, but advocates say such a statewide incentive plan would put the state on a par with leaders like Japan and Germany.
Schwarzenegger backed a solar-homes proposal that failed in the Legislature four months ago. Resource and Environmental Protection agency officials last week outlined their goals and solicited suggestions on how to meet his campaign promise, though Schwarzenegger has yet to endorse a new attempt at legislation.
Unlike the previous version, the latest variation would include commercial as well as residential buildings, which may make it easier and cheaper to reach Schwarzenegger's million-roof goal, Desmond said.
That's also a goal of state Sen. John Campbell, R-Irvine, who is carrying a preliminary version of the bill (SB 1) with last year's legislative sponsor, Sen. Kevin Murray, D-Culver City.
"The devil will be in the details," said Bernadette Del Chiaro of the Environment California Research and Policy Center.
Her organization estimated that the state needs to pay homeowners at least $2,800 for each kilowatt of solar power generation they install to make the investment worthwhile.
The California Building Industry Association has been generally supportive, but opposes mandates that would cost its members and wants to begin with a smaller program. Utilities and unions in August supported a less ambitious competing bill that Schwarzenegger aides said would have been unworkable.
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Membranous nephropathy is a kidney disorder that leads to changes and inflammation of the structures inside the kidney that help filter wastes and fluids. The inflammation may lead to problems with kidney function.
Alternative Names
Membranous glomerulonephritis; Membranous GN; Extramembranous glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - membranous; MGN
Membranous nephropathy is caused by the thickening of part of the glomerular basement membrane. The glomerular basement membrane is a part of the kidneys that helps filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. The exact reason for this thickening is not known.
The thicker glomerular membrane does not work normally. Large amounts of protein are lost in the urine as a result.
This condition is one of the most common causes of
The following increase your risk for this condition:
- Cancers, especially lung and colon cancer
- Exposure to toxins, including gold and
- Infections, including
hepatitis B, malaria, syphilis, and endocarditis
- Medicines, including penicillamine, trimethadione, and skin-lightening creams
Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves disease, and other autoimmune disorders
The disorder occurs in about 2 out of every 10,000 people. It may occur at any age, but is more common after age 40.
Symptoms often begin slowly over time, and may include:
Edema(swelling) in any area of the body
- Fatigue
- Foamy appearance of urine (due to large amounts of protein)
Poor appetite Urination, excessive at night Weight gain
Exams and Tests
A physical exam may show swelling (edema).
Other tests may be done to see how well the kidneys are working and how the body is adapting to the kidney problem. These include:
Albumin- blood and urine Blood urea nitrogen(BUN) Creatinine - blood Creatinine clearance
- Lipid panel
- Protein - blood and urine
The following tests can help determine the cause of membranous nephropathy:
- Antinuclear antibodies test
- Anti-double-strand DNA, if the antinuclear antibodies test is positive
- Blood tests to check for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis
- Complement levels
Cryoglobulin test
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Controlling blood pressure is the most important way to delay kidney damage. The goal is to keep blood pressure at or below 130/80 mmHg. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are the medicines most often used to lower blood pressure.
Corticosteroids and other drugs that suppress the immune system may be used.
A low-salt diet may help with swelling in the hands and legs. Water pills or diuretics may also help with this problem.
Low-protein diets may be helpful. A moderate-protein diet (1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day) may be suggested.
This disease increases the risk for blood clots in the lungs and legs. Patients are occasionally prescribed blood thinners to prevent these complications.
Screeningfor age-appropriate malignancies is warranted, if not already done.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook varies, depending on the amount of protein loss. Patients may have symptom-free periods and occasional flare-ups. In some cases, the condition may go away, either with or without therapy.
Most patients will have some
Possible Complications
Chronic renal failure Deep venous thrombosis End-stage renal disease Nephrotic syndrome Pulmonary embolism Renal vein thrombosis
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
- You have symptoms of membranous nephropathy
- Your symptoms get worse or dont go away
- You develop new symptoms
- You have
decreased urine output
Quickly treating disorders and avoiding substances that can cause membranous nephropathy may reduce your risk.
Appel GB. Glomerular disorders and nephrotic syndromes. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 122.
Nachman PH, Jennette JC, Falk RJ. Primary glomerular disease. In: Brenner BM, ed. Brenner and Rectors the Kidney. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 30.
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WASHINGTON — Cappie Pondexter had 30 points and 11 rebounds as the New York Liberty rallied from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Mystics 75-68 Sunday.
Nicole Powell scored 10 of her 18 points in the fourth and Essence Carson added 15 points as New York (14-17) won its third straight. The Liberty began the day with a one-game lead over Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sky play at Phoenix later.
Jasmine Thomas scored 16 points and Monique Currie had 12 to lead the Washington (5-27), which has lost 11 straight.
Powell's 3-pointer tied the score at 63 with 2:50 left and her short jumper gave the Liberty a 67-65 lead with 1:34 to play.
After a miss by Currie, Kara Braxton scored on a layup off a nice pass from Pondexter to make it 69-65 with 48 seconds left.
Matee Ajavon missed a short jumper and Pondexter hit two three throws. Thomas's 3-pointer made it 71-68 with 19 seconds to go, but the Mystics got no closer.
Washington outscored New York 19-12 in the third quarter and built a five-point lead as the Liberty hit just 5-of-22 field goals.
Washington played without leading scorer Crystal Langhorne (14.7 ppg), who left Friday's loss to Atlanta with a left foot sprain, and Noelle Quinn (6.5 ppg), out with an injured right shoulder.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2013) - Bison Gold Resources Inc. ("Bison Gold" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BGE) is pleased to announce the preliminary results from a collaborative project between Bison Gold, the Manitoba Geological Survey and Waterloo University researchers. The study focuses on the structural geology and controls on mineralization of the southeastern portion of the Rice Lake Greenstone Belt with a particular focus on the Ogama-Rockland Structural Corridor currently being explored by Bison Gold.
Doctoral candidate Xiaohui Zhui, along with his advisor Dr. Shoufa Lin of Waterloo University, are the principal researchers for the Project that also includes Dr. Scott Anderson of the Manitoba Geological Survey and technical personnel from Bison Gold. "It's an exciting opportunity to have a study of such quality published on Bison Gold's mineral claims," stated Amir Mousavi, CEO and Director of Bison Gold.
Preliminary findings indicate that gold mineralization at the Ogama-Rockland gold deposit are hosted by quartz-carbonate veins that have a close spatial association with northwest-trending, dominantly dextral shear zones and are mainly of the fault-fill type. However, north-trending extensional veins (mineralized) might also have a temporal and genetic relationship with this deformational event. "The relationship between the north-west trending shear veins and the north-trending extensional veins will provide important new information to better aid exploration models on Bison Gold's Central Manitoba Property and the entire southwest portion of the Rice Lake Greenstone Belt including Bison Gold's recently staked Ross River Property," stated David Benson, P. Geo, Director of Bison Gold.
Xiaohui recently presented his preliminary findings at the 2012 Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Preliminary results from the Project are reported in the Manitoba Geological Survey's Report of Activities and a link to Xiaohui's presentation at the Convention can be accessed from the government of Manitoba website: http://www.manitoba.ca/iem/mrd/geo/field/roa12pdfs/GS-5.pdf.
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Relegated Reading kick-off life back in English football's second-tier with a home fixture against Mick McCarthy's Ipswich Town.
The Royals, who pipped Southampton to the Championship title two years ago, endured a thoroughly miserable 2012/13 campaign, with a lack of sufficient signings largely to blame for their relegation from the Premier League after just one season.
Popular manager Brian McDermott was controversially relieved of his duties in March and replaced by Nigel Adkins, who has since set about implementing his trademark brand of aesthetically pleasing football at the Madejski Stadium.
Despite the often devastating impacts of relegation accompanied by a somewhat indifferent pre-season, Reading are being tipped by many to make an immediate return to the top flight. Such a belief would appear to be rooted in the fact that, bar the possible exception of talented goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, director of football Nick Hammond is unlikely to have to spend the next few weeks desperately trying to fend off interest in the club's biggest assets.
Indeed if anything, Reading appear to be heading into the new season with a squad improved by three seemingly excellent signings. Former England full-back Wayne Bridge was signed on a free transfer after the expiration of his Manchester City contract, while midfielder Danny Williams was brought in from Bundesliga strugglers Hoffenheim.
But perhaps the most intriguing Championship signing of the summer was that of Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe. 26-year-old Drenthe, who was signed by Real Madrid in 2007, is an undeniable talent but his colourful off-field antics have led to him never quite fulfilling his considerable potential. If he can tone down his often undesirable behaviour during his time in Berkshire, Drenthe can arguably claim to be the finest player in the division.
Additionally, in Adkins, the club have a manager with an excellent track record of securing promotion in the Football League. At Scunthorpe, he was able to guide the Iron to two League One promotions while he also presided over Southampton's rapid rise from the third-tier to the Premier League in just two seasons.
After a pre-season of experimenting with various tactics and combinations, Adkins' starting lineup for their opening game isn't quite clear. With Adam Le Fondre and Pavel Pogrebnyak the only fit out-and-out strikers currently available, it is likely that Reading will field only one forward with Drenthe tipped to play in a central supporting role.
Bridge should certainly make his debut at left-back, while Chris Gunter and Stephen Kelly will be vying for the right-back role. A combination of Sean Morrison, Adrian Mariappa and Alex Pearce will get the nod in central defence while in midfield Adkins has plenty of options, with Williams competing with Jem Karacan for a starting berth alongside playmaker Danny Guthrie.
It is in the wide positions where Reading are strongest, with Drenthe, captain Jobi McAnuff, Hal Robson-Kanu and Jamaican international Garath McCleary all expecting to start.
For visiting Ipswich, who are the Championship's longest-serving club, expectations ahead of the coming season are higher than they have been for quite some time. After suffering several years of infuriating mediocrity, McCarthy appears to have injected a much-needed sense of confidence and stability at Portman Road since taking over in November 2012 .
The former Wolves boss has certainly been busy in the transfer market this summer. As well as saying goodbye to the likes of Michael Chopra and Jay-Emmanuel Thomas, McCarthy has brought in a raft of new signings that include Scottish international defender Christophe Berra, battling former Reading midfielder Jay Tabb, striker David McGoldrick ex-Bristol City duo Paul Anderson and Cole Skuse,
Despite the renewed sense of expectation around the Tractor Boys, McCarthy would surely be pleased with a point from this weekend's encounter. For the hosts, who were slightly goal shy during pre-season, much will depend on the quality of service that their plethora of talented midfielders are able to deliver to the lone frontman.
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I really don't understand Farhad's comment "What I'm not convinced yet
is the difference between "face-to-face" traditional classrooms with the
instructor present vs. a log-in protected online classroom (access by
students registered for that class only)"
I think there is a huge difference, namely that face-to-face in a
traditional classroom is 100% legal and restricted access streaming an
entire audiovisual work to students in an online classroom is not 100%
legal. It's just not. It's not fair use, it's not face to face, it's
not covered by TEACH, so what makes you think it's okay?
Fortunately (or unfortunately!), here we do not have the capability to
stream anything! My argument is completely hypothetical. Of course, I
know one is legal and one is not legal. It is the law that I'm
questioning. I see this issue as a discrimination case. Why shouldn't
students registering for an online course have access to the same course
materials students registering for the same course have access to in a
traditional face-to-face classroom? I'm not talking here about changing
the format of a video recording for the purpose of permanently keeping
it in the collection or providing access to it permanently in the new
format. I'm just talking about temporary posting it online in a closed
log-in protected access for a specific course for the duration of the
course only. I'm sure there are ways to prevent students to make a copy
or save it on their computers for future use.
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After every road game, the Blackhawks dressing room resembles the house from "Home Alone," with everybody rushing everywhere to get out and catch a flight.
In particular, this was a two-game trip the Hawks should be glad was over so quickly after a second consecutive worrisome performance in a 4-1 loss to the Capitals on Thursday night at the Verizon Center.
This loss follows the dud the Hawks had Wednesday night in a 3-0 loss to the Flyers, and even though the Hawks looked better Thursday, an admittedly low bar to clear, they head home for Saturday's game against the reeling Blue Jackets with some concerns.
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Junior Carli Tritz became the 24th Bluejay to reach 1,000 points as the Creighton women's basketball team defeated Northern Iowa, 73-66, on Thursday. The win lifted the Jays to 19-6 on the season and 11-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), while Northern Iowa fell to 12-13 overall and 7-6 in the MVC.
Down 7-4 early in the contest the Jays sandwiched runs around a six point Northern Iowa burst to take 22-13 lead. Junior Sarah Nelson got the Jays rolling with a three-ball from the top of the key. Tritz followed with another trey from the right wing to give the Jays their first lead at 10-7. Moments later the third amigo in the junior class, McKenzie Fujan, converted a pass from Tritz to push the Jays' lead to 12-7.
Northern Iowa answered with a 6-0 run of their own to retake the lead 13-12. Unphased the Jays dropped 10 more on the Panthers. This time it was junior Sammy Jensen with the first trifecta to give the lead back to the Bluejays, 15-14. Freshman Marissa Janning followed with a trey from four feet beyond the three-point line, finally Fujan and Janning drained two free throws each as Creighton extended its lead to nine points with 9:41 remaining in the half.
The Jays maintained the separation they'd work so diligently to create throughout the first half, taking a 43-37 into halftime. Both teams were en fuego from downtown in the first half. The Jays were 7-for-11 (64%), while Northern Iowa entered the break 6-of-11 (55%),
Northern Iowa chipped away at the Creighton lead throughout the second half, closing to within a bucket on two occasions, but each time the Jays were able to hold Northern Iowa off. The final Panther push came with just over six minutes remaining in the game. A 12-foot jumper by Brooke Brown made is a one possession game at 58-56.
The Jays returned to what they do best, draining threes. Following a missed layup, Tritz grabbed her own rebounds and found Janning at the top of the key for a wide open trey. Following a defensive stop, the Panther left Tritz open at the top of the key. The Sioux City, Iowa native made them pay with Creighton's tenth three-pointer of the game to make it 64-56 with 3:55 left.
Tritz's trifecta vaulted her over the 1,000 point threshold in just her 88th game as a Jay. Tritz became just the 24th Creighton player to reach the century mark. Tritz tied Kelsey Woodard (2007-11) as the 12th fastest to reach the feat in Creighton history as Woodard also did it in her 88th game.
Nelson led all scorers with 19 points in the game, while Janning finished with 17 points and Fujan tossed in 14.
Brittni Donaldson led the Panthers with 14 points.
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It is possible that the main title of the report Diastrophic Dysplasia is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
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A classic example of why auditioning hi-fi gear cant tell you how it really sounds
I had a customer drive in from out of state the other day to listen to our DM944 bookshelf speakers and the MG944 tower speakers. He arrived around 4:00 P.M. and after a brief chat I set up a pair of the MG944s and explained how they were designed. I made a point of drawing his attention to the transmission lines characteristically tight and deep base response. I planned to use my DAC and the computer hard drive for the demo unless he wanted to hear his own CDs. Since he wanted to hear his own CDs I decided to use a CD player we were currently testing on the bench as a source.
He positioned himself on the couch and handed me the first CD, commenting that he knew it to have plenty of bass.
I put it in the player and we started the evaluation. The speakers were distorting badly, the bass just falling apart. After stopping the demo to figure out what was wrong I found someone put the wrong tube type in the CD player. I installed the correct tube and we started again. The results were much better, but he wasnt kidding about the CD having lots of bass. While listenable now, there was clearly a struggle taking place behind the music that was really making this first impression less than ideal. After a few songs I decided I had to take action, and assuming the CD player under test was either faulty, or desperately needed some break-in, I decided to just put the CD in my computer so that we could use my DAC which I knew to sound good.
After pressing play and starting the disk over again, the results were much better. The prospective customer jumped out of the listening chair and came in to the adjoining room and said that sounds great, what did you do?. Finally, I thought, and then wondered what would have happened if that CD player was the only source I had and how the customer would have heard these speakers sound like cheep knock-offs from China and no doubt conclude I was an idiot at the same time.
Naturally, my computer software that I have to feed the error free wave files from the hard drive to the DAC decided to quit working as soon as it saw the customer walk through the front door so I had to use Windows media player to play the files no where near the fidelity I was hoping for. The speakers still didnt sound exactly like they could have, but they were close so I let it go.
After awhile, we listened to the smaller DM944s with decent results and then curiosity about all the other speakers began to take precedence. I showed him the new ERRs, an omni design that is popular and he was so taken by them that he purchased them on the spot. Then we started talking about the other speakers in the room, primarily all single driver, crossoverless designs. This lead to his wanting to hear the HDTs. The HDTs are a good example of a well executed full range single-driver design in a small tower cabinet and he planned on heading to St. Louis the following day to hear a large variety of just exactly that.
Now, as good as the HDTs are, they dont sound good until theyve warmed up for 20 minutes while playing music so they did what they always do upon first listen, sounded a touch lean. Knowing I wasnt going to go a full 20 minutes I paused the demo and got his first gut reaction he didnt care for them as much as the warmer smoother speakers he just heard. I spent some time explaining single drivers, and then offered to let him hear a pair in an ideal cabinet design where cost, practicality, and immovability were not considered part of the design.
I put my reference corner horns on and prepared to demonstrate their magic and decided to play the same cut we just tried to listen to on the HDTs. I explained how this type of speaker is so honest in so many ways that it shows poor recordings no mercy. Garbage in, garbage out. I started the track and within a few seconds he asked me if something was wrong, because there was no real defined center image.
Thats about right, I thought to myself, now whats wrong I check everything out and sit down in the chair to hear for myself. The sound and imaging is just fine, however the recording sucks. By now, the CDs and especially using Microsofts media player to play them just isnt helping. I asked if I could try something with a few different recordings and he agreed. I put my DAC back on, and found my emergency player for when fobar crashes. I couldnt find it earlier, you know, under pressure.
These speakers are so good, that you really have to have everything perfect. Now I knew the source was going to be just that (for digital anyway) and pressed random play on a folder of what I considered to be good recordings. His eyes got big and after a little bit I asked him if there was a center image now? He said, ohhhh ya and somehow several hours passed with this 30 year audiophile veteran saying hed never heard anything that good.
Again I kept thinking, if he would have walked into a salon that these speakers were in, and handed the salesman the same CD, its likely he would have listened for 1 or 2 minutes and moved on to something else. The better gear gets, the more likely it is to sound bad until everything is just right, then fasten you seat belt and hope you dont have to work the next morning.
If youre reading between the lines throughout this story, I see this happening everywhere, especially in peoples homes where they judge the audio gear by how it sounds, unaware of how drastically the sound of it can be changed for the better. During the demo I was able to quickly find the weakest link several times and turn the results from coal to diamonds. Many of my customers, in fact most audiophiles I would say, have serious issues with finding the weak links because they gauge the links strength by how much it cost. They only look at links that are suspect based on that hierarchy.
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Very true. All of it. Especially the part about everything going to hell right when you need it the most.
When you go to meet with a big client your car breaks down getting there or the cop that pulls you over for speeding takes his sweet ass time writing you a ticket (totally hypothetical situations here) ;)
But I would also point out that many people "listen with their eyes" more than their ears. They take one look at something and have these formed conclusions in their head as to how things will sound or why they sound like they do.
Funny, true, and probably something that will be around for a while.
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What's your favourite Can album?
I think mine might be Future Days. Blissful stuff.
I love Future Days
It's probably the one I listen to all the way through the most, although it is hardly a 'typical' Can album.
The other contenders are obviously Tago Mago and Ege Bamyasi, both excellent although hardly easy listening (although that's obviously not the point)
I have a lot of affection for Soundtracks, which is an oddity of a record really but really great throughout.
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Bloody amazing.
Future Days hands down..
As mentioned before it can be listened to from start to stop and doesn't have any crazy vocals, some of Damo's "vocals" on Ege Bamyasi are a little too much for me at times, I actually think it spoils the music at times.
Got Soon Over Babaluma for Christmas and have played it a fair bit, another great album.
CAN i say...the Lost Tapes? is this allowed??
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Monster Movie all the way
I drumbeat 21 hours a day, I'm in love with my girl, she's away... (etc)
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I have put in 3 tickets.
All were correctly handled. politely.
Problem is, people never (rarely) come on the forums to praise.
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hmm send in a replay for rigging 1 clan lining up in the middle of the cap circle arty of the other team (same clan) shoting there
they confess rigging in the chat in the end i get killed by their arty without being spotted
reply from support: cant see anything wrong in the replay
well he didnt even bother to click the link
to the reply if they are kidding me or are compltly blind or unable to do their work i got a different support member answering me at least telling me "we will look into it" dunno if something happened but sounded better than nothing wrong ...
I've sent in several support tickets and all except 1 were handled very quickly and professionally.
The one exception was also dealt with, but required me to follow up as the first response wasn't even on the same subject as the ticket was raised about!
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Well if you have an issue with something you have to be willing to repeat your question a couple of times to get across the first layer of "support" - the bots.
Then they are going to help you if they can.
Thumbs up from my side.
I already contacted support several times and I have not one complain to describe. Keep up the good work.
On another topic, the inclusion of the community onto the elicitation of requirements for a better development of the game could be quite better. (9.18 says hi), but that is not related to support
On the rare occasion that I have contacted support I have found the process to be well handled
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"The first few years we did worked with then national Coaches for a Cure organization," said Ancilla Athletic Director Gene Reese. "We didn't really feel like we had as much invested. Then we got together with Ounce of Prevention, and it really has been a great partnership."
The Ounce of Prevention Foundation is a Marshall County not for profit organization that raises money for treatment and awareness of breast cancer. The Chargers for Change game is just one of many fundraisers that the Foundation holds each year. All money raised by the organization goes to help cancer patients in Marshall county.
"They (Ounce of Prevention) team with Louis Carver at St. Joseph Medical Center and she comes out each year to talk to our teams," said Reese. "They all get a feel for what they're playing for. It would be very easy to go into a game like this and not really understand what it is you're playing for."
Last year what the teams were playing for hit home in a big way.
Ancilla cheerleader Melanie Moore, who was only 19, tragically lost her battle with breast cancer just before returning to the college for the 2011-12 school year. The teams honored her at last year's game.
"She had been diagnosed when she was younger, but when she came to school she was cleared medically and was in remission," said Ancilla cheerleading coach Diana Cooper. "Two weeks before school started last year, her mother called and said she was sick and she might not be back until the school year started. About two weeks later she passed away.
"It was something that made the bond of our girls last year a lot stronger. It was an emotional time last year when we honored her at the game. Her parents came to the game. It was a special moment."
As is tradition the Chargers will take on Kalamazoo Valley Community College, a team who lost an assistant coach just a few years ago to cancer.
"It's been a traditional thing for us to have the game each year with them," said Reese. "It's something that is special to them as well."
All proceeds raised at the game will go to help Ounce of Prevention's work in Marshall County. You can learn more about the Ounce of Prevention Foundation at their website http://www.plymouthounceofprevention.org/index.html


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The growing Sino-America co-dependency on food
FT story on a subject I've been harping on since my last book (and in it): the stunning co-dependency that arrives with America increasingly feeding China, making our ag output as important to Beijing as the PG's energy exports.
Some data points on China's total imports (so not all NorthAm or US):
- Cereal imports into China up almost 13,000 percent since 2008 to current 5.2m MT
- Wheat up 6,000% to 3m MT
- Rice up 264% to 1.6m MT
- Overall rise from low-point of 2008 is from 2m MT to 12m MT.
- China is now the 7th biggest importer in world, after Japan, Egypt (remember that when you imagine Egypt going rogue under the MB), Mexico, EU-27, Saudi Arabia, and SoKo. Japan is #1 at just under 25m MT.
Note that US is biggest world exporter of wheat, corn and soybeans.
Yes, China is planting like crazy, so its own ag output is up. It's just that demand is rising much faster.
The key line of the piece:
China still has an official policy that mandates 95 percent self-sufficiency - a policy known as the "red line" - but recent comments suggest that the insistence on self-sufficiency is waning.
The US is waking up to China as THE ag export market. Nebraska's top ag official:
China represents a huge export market . . . [and] a growing export destination.
Nebraska's corn exports to China have doubled in the last half-decade.
China is already the world's biggest soybean importer (and - again - the US is the biggest exporter), and "is adding corn, wheat, barley and rice to its shopping list" (and - again - the US is the biggest exporter of corn and wheat).


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HOUSTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A Houston judge has ruled a Texas Southern University assistant dean may proceed with a suit alleging the school discriminated against her because she is white.
Patricia Garrison -- who was hired in 2007 as assistant dean of academic support at Thurgood Marshall School of Law -- claims in her suit she has been discriminated against "for one reason and one reason alone -- she is Caucasian," the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison rejected the university's request to dismiss the suit.
TSU spokeswoman told the Chronicle in an email the school "has and continues to deny it has acted in a discriminatory manner toward Patricia Garrison."
"TSU takes very seriously the claims made by Ms. Garrison against the university, and intends to vigorously defend itself against these baseless allegations."
The suit alleges that Garrison -- who earned a law degree from Thurgood Marshall after a career in business -- was initially recognized for her accomplishments but things changed beginning in September 2009, when Professor Dannye Holley was named interim dean.
"Despite all her accomplishments (including increasing the bar passage rate by over 10 percent in three years' time) the new dean quickly embarked on a campaign to make her life extremely difficult," the lawsuit claims. "Instead of allowing her to run her own department, as she does with her peers, Dean Holley micromanaged every detail and refused to give her the authority she needs to do the job."
The lawsuit also alleges TSU failed to pay Garrison $5,000 for a course she taught in fall 2009.


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42 U.S. Code § 247b–6 - National strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis
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(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may make grants to States, political subdivisions, and other public entities for preventive health service programs for the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis.
(b) Research and development; demonstration projects; education and training
With respect to the prevention, treatment, control, and elimination of tuberculosis, the Secretary may, directly or through grants to public or nonprofit private entities, carry out the following:
(1) Research, with priority given to research and development concerning latent tuberculosis infection, strains of tuberculosis resistant to drugs, and research concerning cases of tuberculosis that affect certain populations at risk for tuberculosis.
(2) Research and development and related activities to develop new tools for the elimination of tuberculosis, including drugs, diagnostics, vaccines, and public health interventions, such as directly observed therapy and non-pharmaceutical intervention, and methods to enhance detection and response to outbreaks of tuberculosis, including multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The Secretary is encouraged to give priority to programmatically relevant research so that new tools can be utilized in public health practice.
(3) Demonstration projects for—
(A) the development of regional capabilities to prevent, control, and eliminate tuberculosis and prevent multidrug resistant and extensively drug resistant strains of tuberculosis;
(C) the intensification of efforts to control tuberculosis along the United States-Mexico border and among United States-Mexico binational populations, including through expansion of the scope and number of programs that—
(D) the intensification of efforts to prevent, detect, and treat tuberculosis among foreign-born persons who are in the United States;
(E) the intensification of efforts to prevent, detect, and treat tuberculosis among populations and settings documented as having a high risk for tuberculosis; and
(5) Education, training, clinical skills improvement activities, and workplace exposure prevention for health professionals, including allied health personnel and emergency response employees.
(7) Collaboration with international organizations and foreign countries in carrying out such activities.
(8) Develop, enhance, and expand information technologies that support tuberculosis control including surveillance and database management systems with cross-jurisdictional capabilities, which shall conform to the standards and implementation specifications for such information technologies as recommended by the Secretary.
(c) Cooperation with providers of primary health services
The Secretary may make a grant under subsection (a) or (b) of this section only if the applicant for the grant agrees that, in carrying out activities under the grant, the applicant will cooperate with public and nonprofit private providers of primary health services or substance abuse services, including entities receiving assistance under section 254b, 254b, or 256a of this title [1] or under subchapter III–A or XVII of this chapter.
(d) Application for grant
(1) In general
The Secretary may make a grant under subsection (a) or (b) of this section only if an application for the grant is submitted to the Secretary and the application, subject to paragraph (2), is in such form, is made in such manner, and contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out the subsection involved.
(2) Plan for prevention, control, and elimination
The Secretary may make a grant under subsection (a) of this section only if the application under paragraph (1) contains a plan regarding the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis in the geographic area with respect to which the grant is sought.
(3) Determination of amount of nonfederal contributions
(A) Priority
In awarding grants under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall give highest priority to an applicant that provides assurances that the applicant will contribute non-Federal funds to carry out activities under this section, which may be provided directly or through donations from public or private entities and may be in cash or in kind, including equipment or services.
(e) Supplies and services in lieu of grant funds
(1) In general
Upon the request of a grantee under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the Secretary may, subject to paragraph (2), provide supplies, equipment, and services for the purpose of aiding the grantee in carrying out the subsection involved and, for such purpose, may detail to the State any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services.
(2) Corresponding reduction in payments
With respect to a request described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reduce the amount of payments under the grant involved by an amount equal to the costs of detailing personnel and the fair market value of any supplies, equipment, or services provided by the Secretary. The Secretary shall, for the payment of expenses incurred in complying with such request, expend the amounts withheld.
(f) Advisory Council
(1) In general
The Secretary shall establish an advisory council to be known as the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis (in this subsection referred to as the "Council").
(2) Duties
The Council shall provide advice and recommendations regarding the elimination of tuberculosis to the Secretary. In addition, the Council shall, with respect to eliminating such disease, provide to the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials advice on—
(A) coordinating the activities of the Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal agencies that relate to the disease, including activities under subsection (b);
(3) Comprehensive plan
(A) In general
In carrying out paragraph (2), the Council shall make or update recommendations on the development, revision, and implementation of a comprehensive plan to eliminate tuberculosis in the United States.
(B) Consultation
In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Council may consult with appropriate public and private entities, which may, subject to the direction or discretion of the Secretary, include—
(i) individuals who are scientists, physicians, laboratorians, and other health professionals, who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government and who represent the disciplines relevant to tuberculosis elimination;
(ii) members of public-private partnerships or private entities established to address the elimination of tuberculosis;
(iii) members of national and international nongovernmental organizations whose purpose is to eliminate tuberculosis;
(iv) members from the general public who are knowledgeable with respect to tuberculosis elimination including individuals who have or have had tuberculosis; and
(C) Certain components of plan
In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Council shall, subject to the direction or discretion of the Secretary—
(i) consider recommendations for the involvement of the United States in continuing global and cross-border tuberculosis control activities in countries where a high incidence of tuberculosis directly affects the United States; and
(4) Biennial report
(A) In general
The Council shall submit a biennial report to the Secretary, as determined necessary by the Secretary, on the activities carried under this section. Each such report shall include the opinion of the Council on the extent to which its recommendations regarding the elimination of tuberculosis have been implemented, including with respect to—
(5) Composition
The Council shall be composed of—
(A) ex officio representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the United States Agency for International Development, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission, and other Federal departments and agencies that carry out significant activities related to tuberculosis;
(C) individuals who are scientists, physicians, laboratorians, and other health professionals who represent disciplines relevant to tuberculosis elimination; and
(g) Federal Tuberculosis Task Force
(1) Duties
The Federal Tuberculosis Task Force (in this subsection referred to as the "Task Force") shall provide to the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials advice on research into new tools under subsection (b)(2), including advice regarding the efficient utilization of the Federal resources involved.
(2) Comprehensive plan for new tools development
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Task Force shall make recommendations on the development of a comprehensive plan for the creation of new tools for the elimination of tuberculosis, including drugs, diagnostics, and vaccines.
(3) Consultation
In developing the comprehensive plan under paragraph (1), [2] the Task Force shall consult with external parties including representatives from groups such as—
(A) scientists, physicians, laboratorians, and other health professionals who represent the specialties and disciplines relevant to the research under consideration;
(B) members from public-private partnerships, private entities, or foundations (or both) engaged in activities relevant to research under consideration;
(C) members of national and international nongovernmental organizations established to address tuberculosis elimination;
(D) members from the general public who are knowledgeable with respect to tuberculosis including individuals who have or have had tuberculosis; and
(h) Authorization of appropriations
(1) General program
(A) In general
For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, $210,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, $220,500,000 for fiscal year 2011, $231,525,000 for fiscal year 2012, and $243,101,250 for fiscal year 2013.
(B) Reservation for emergency grants
Of the amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, the Secretary may reserve not more than 25 percent for emergency grants under subsection (a) for any geographic area, State, political subdivision of a State, or other public entity in which there is, relative to other areas, a substantial number of cases of tuberculosis, multidrug resistant tuberculosis, or extensively drug resistant tuberculosis or a substantial rate of increase in such cases.
(C) Priority
In allocating amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to allocating such amounts for grants under subsection (a).
(D) Allocation of funds
(i) Requirement of formula Of the amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A), not reserved under subparagraph (B), and allocated by the Secretary for grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall distribute a portion of such amounts to grantees under subsection (a) on the basis of a formula.
(ii) Relevant factors The formula developed by the Secretary under clause (i) shall take into account the level of tuberculosis morbidity and case complexity in the respective geographic area and may consider other factors relevant to tuberculosis in such area.
[1] See References in Text notes below.
[2] So in original. Probably should be "paragraph (2),".
Source(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 317E, as added Pub. L. 103–183, title III, § 301(a),Dec. 14, 1993, 107 Stat. 2233; amended Pub. L. 105–392, title IV, §§ 401(b)(1), 405,Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3587, 3588; Pub. L. 107–251, title VI, § 601(a),Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1664; Pub. L. 108–163, § 2(m)(1),Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2023; Pub. L. 110–392, title I, §§ 101, 111 (a), (c), 131,Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4196, 4197, 4199, 4200.)
References in Text
The reference to section 254b of this title the first place appearing, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original a reference to section 329, meaning section 329 of act July 1, 1944, which was omitted in the general amendment of subpart I (§ 254b et seq.) of part D of this subchapter by Pub. L. 104–299, § 2,Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3626.
Section 256a of this title, referred to in subsec. (c), was repealed by Pub. L. 104–299, § 4(a)(3),Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3645.
2008—Pub. L. 110–392, § 101(1), substituted "National strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis" for "Preventive health services regarding tuberculosis" in section catchline.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–392, § 101(2), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to research, demonstration projects, education, and training for the purpose of prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis.
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 110–392, § 101(3), added par. (3).
Subsec. (f)(2) to (6). Pub. L. 110–392, § 111(a), added pars. (2) to (5), redesignated former par. (5) as (6), and struck out former pars. (2) to (4) which related to general duties, certain activities, and composition of the Council, respectively.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–392, § 111(c)(2), added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–392, § 131, added subsec. (h) and struck out former subsec. (h) which authorized appropriations for grants, research, demonstration projects, education, and training for fiscal years 1994 to 2002.
Pub. L. 110–392, § 111(c)(1), redesignatedsubsec. (g) as (h).
2003—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–163substituted "254b" for "254c, 254b(h)" before ", or".
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–251substituted "254b(h)" for "256".
1998—Subsec. (g)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–392, § 405(1)(A), substituted "2002" for "1998".
Subsec. (g)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105–392, § 405(1)(B), substituted "25 percent" for "$50,000,000".
Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 105–392, § 405(2), substituted "2002" for "1998".
Pub. L. 105–392, § 401(b)(1), substituted "carrying out subsection (b)" for "making grants under subsection (b)".
Effective Date of 2003 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 108–163deemed to have taken effect immediately after the enactment of Pub. L. 107–251, see section 3 ofPub. L. 108–163, set out as a note under section 233 of this title.
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Amendment by section 401(b)(1) ofPub. L. 105–392deemed to have taken effect immediately after enactment of Pub. L. 103–183, see section 401(e) ofPub. L. 105–392, set out as a note under section 242m of this title.
Construction of 2008 Amendment
Pub. L. 110–392, title I, § 111(b),Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4199, provided that: "With respect to the advisory council under section 317E(f) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 247b–6 (f)], the amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] may not be construed as terminating the membership on such council of any individual serving as such a member as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 13, 2008]."
Termination of Advisory Councils
Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 ofPub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Pub. L. 93–641, § 6,Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2275, set out as a note under section 217a of this title, provided that an advisory committee established pursuant to the Public Health Service Act shall terminate at such time as may be specifically prescribed by an Act of Congress enacted after Jan. 4, 1975.
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Loyola press release - February 16, 2012
Loyola University New Orleans has launched a new centennial website, www.loyno.edu/2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the university's founding. The launch of the website coincided with the Centennial Campus Carnival celebration held Feb. 16, which acted as an internal pep rally for the official centennial kick-off in April 2012.
The web communications team in the Office of Marketing and Communications developed the website over the past four months. Alumni contributed written and video memories about their experiences at Loyola, and photos were gathered from the digitized Wolf yearbook collection in the J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library.
"Our centennial website is full of personal stories and photos showing the enormous impact a Jesuit education can have on its students. Our goal was to show the world that Loyola was and still is a place of innovation, academic achievement and lasting friendships," said Crystal Forte, web content strategist.
Loyola's centennial website includes the following:
- Official event information
- Photos of Loyola from the past 100 years
- Videos of alumni talking about their experiences at Loyola
- Written testimonials from alumni, faculty and staff about their memories of Loyola along with a form to enable those who haven't yet shared their memories to do so.
- List of university milestones from the past 100 years
- History of the university
- Overview of Loyola's direction for the future
For 100 years, Loyola University New Orleans has helped shape the lives of our students, as well as the history of New Orleans and the world, through educating men and women in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence. Our more than 40,000 graduates serve as catalysts for change in their communities as they exemplify the ethical and values-laden education they received at Loyola.


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This is like throwing a bucket chum to a group of hungry sharks who haven't eaten (anything football) in several months.
Without further adue ..... your 2007 Steelers prospectus:
Enjoy ...
2007 Outlook:
2007 is a year of rebirth for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After an eventful 2006, Ben Roethlisberger is looking to start fresh and, more importantly, healthy as he tries to regain the brilliance of his first two seasons in the league when Big Ben could do no wrong. This season also marks the end of an era and the birth of a new one as far as coaching goes. Mike Tomlin will be trying to fill one of the largest pairs of shoes in the NFL as he takes over the reigns of the Steelers dynasty from the indomitable Bill Cowher after his successful 15-year career at the helm. The Steel Curtain defense will also attempt to reshape its image after the departure of one of its most outgoing and vocal figures, linebacker Joey Porter. After a disappointing 8-8 campaign last season, 2007 looks to be an uphill struggle as Pittsburgh begins its climb back into the playoff picture.
2007 Draft Review:
Pittsburgh began its 2007 draft by taking the heir-apparent to Joey Porters vacant linebacking throne with the selection of Lawrence Timmons out of Florida State. They gave the defense sharper teeth in the second round as well after picking Michigan standout LaMarr Woodley. The remainder of the draft seems to be solid, but lacks the mythical wow factor. I really question trading up to take a punter in the fourth round, but I also applaud their choice of WR Dallas Baker from the defending champion Gators in the seventh round. Draft Grade: B
Key Acquisition:
First round draft choice Lawrence Timmons will have some big shoes to fill at linebacker for the Steelers. He has to live up to the legacy of greats like Jack Lambert, but he also has to step in immediately to replace Joey Porter. The production from Timmons and fellow draftee LaMarr Woodley will speak volumes about the Steelers defense.
Key Departure:
Obviously, losing a player of Joey Porter is a key loss, but I think the biggest departure for Pittsburgh is Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Cowher. For 15 years, Cowher was the general of great football teams and he was able to motivate players with his mighty chin like few coaches ever have in the NFL. Bill would chew you out, make you feel guilty for screwing up, and then have you fired up and ready to give your heart and soul for him all in the span of one sideline conversation.
Offensive Preview:
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is healthy and on a mission to start the 2007 season. I look for him to get back to the dink-and-dump passing offense that worked so well during his first two years in the league. Big Ben will once again focus on managing the offense and limiting turnovers while relying on Willie Parker to drive the ball down the field. There are much fewer questions offensively this year compared to 2006. With Holmes and Ward on the outside, the Steelers will have a strong presence of speed to stretch the field allowing Miller to roam the middle and opening up holes for Parkers patented break-away runs.
Defensive/Special Teams Preview:
Troy Polamalu, James Farrior, and company are still a formidable defense even without Joey Porter. After focusing on defense in the draft, the defense looks well-equipped to enter the year as one of the best units in the NFL. The big question will be the play of the cornerbacks. Deshea Townsend and Ike Taylor will need to be able to shut down the opposing teams wide receivers so that Polamalu is able to roam freely and be the ball-hawking headhunter that we all expect him to be. Santonio Holmes will enter his second year as the primary return man on both kicks and punts. He averaged a solid 24.2 yards per return on kickoffs and 10.2 yards per return on punts while taking one punt the distance for a touchdown during 2006. Jeff Reed will handle the placekicking duties once again for the Steelers. Then, Chris Gardockis days as the Steelers punter look to be over as Pittsburgh traded up in the 2007 draft to select punter Daniel Sepulveda.
Season Prediction:
This team has some definite question marks going into the season. How will Mike Tomlin do in replacing Cowher? Will Big Ben return to his Super Bowl-winning form? How much of a loss will Joey Porter really be? Look for this team to be primed for a solid season and it is likely that theyll sneak in to claim one of the two Wildcard slots in the AFC Playoffs after finishing second in the division to the Baltimore Ravens.
Projected Finish
10 Wins, 6 Losses (2nd in the AFC North)
Fantasy Spotlight
During his first season as a starter, running back Willie Parker helped win a Super Bowl. In his 2nd year, he improved his rushing totals to 1494 yards and 13 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see what hell do to improve in 2007. With 4.3 speed and a knack for breaking big runs, Parker is a sure-fire first rounder. Also of note, Willie doesnt produce as much in terms of catching the ball as LT or Steven Jackson.
Sleeper Watch
After a fine rookie season, tight end Heath Miller fell off of the radar during his sophomore campaign. I believe that the decline was at least partially due to the instability at the quarterback position. Ben Roethlisberger loves to dump the ball off to his tight end and running back, so with a healthy Big Ben headed into this season you should expect Millers production to elevate once more. The beauty is that you should be able to pick him up pretty late in your draft.
Keeper Watch
We saw flashes of brilliance out of WR Santonio Holmes last year, but not enough consistency to warrant much play on your fantasy roster. The former Ohio State standout is entering his second year with the Steelers and hell either be the starter alongside Hines Ward or hell be the slot receiver. Either way, he is a great sleeper candidate as a wideout. Look for him is a third or fourth wide receiver and then expect him to become more and more involved in the offense as his chemistry develops with Roethlisberger.
Owner Beware
Every year Hines Ward is listed by football experts as one of the top wide receivers. Statistically however, Ward just doesnt stack up with the rest of the elite receivers. For each of the last two seasons, Ward has failed to reach the 1,000 yard plateau and last year he managed to catch only 6 TD passes. You would think that Ward should be taken as a number one receiver on your fantasy team, but the numbers dont support such status. Let somebody else use up an early pick on Ward.


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