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The free-agency era almost demands that rookies contribute right away and make an immediate impact. In addition to the aforementioned four rookies, here is a look at the most intriguing rookies for each of the other 28 teams (one per team) heading into the 2005 season.
RB J.J. Arrington: Arizona Cardinals
Opting not to deal for Buffalo's Travis Henry, head coach Dennis Green is putting his faith in the undersized, but extremely productive second-round pick out of Cal. Arrington could develop into a Robert Smith-type featured back in the Cardinals' offense. Arrington's first order of business will be to beat out fifth-year pro Marcel Shipp for the starting job.
RB DeAndra Cobb: Atlanta Falcons
Cobb, a sixth-round pick, is basically the same size as current starter Warrick Dunn and has a lot of the same shiftiness in the open field. Dunn isn't a kid anymore, and Cobb could be the future. However, if Cobb makes an impact this year, it will likely come on special teams, and he will have to prove he can be a solid receiver to earn a roster spot.
LB-DE Dan Cody: Baltimore Ravens
Cody racked up 10 sacks in each of his last two seasons at Oklahoma and was a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award, given to the nation's finest defensive end, in both seasons. The Ravens believe he can fill the void left by the departed Peter Boulware, who was cut for salary-cap reasons. Cody will see time at both strong-side linebacker and defensive end as the Ravens employ more 4-3 looks this season.
WR Roscoe Parrish: Buffalo Bills
Most pundits predicted the Bills would try to fill a need along the offensive line, or add to their defensive line depth, with their first overall pick in April's draft, No. 55 overall. But the Bills' brain trust decided the biggest thing lacking was speed, particularly in the passing game, and jumped at the chance to select Parrish, a 5-9, 168-pounder who possesses blazing speed, game-changing playmaking ability and surprising toughness. He's expected to challenge for the No. 3 WR job, where he could be a nightmare for nickel corners to cover out of the slot. He also could quickly turn into one of the league's most dangerous punt returners.
RB Eric Shelton: Carolina Panthers
Shelton is basically a clone of veteran Stephen Davis. The second-round pick has a big body, good burst and the ability to pound the ball inside. The Panthers would like to stick with Davis and DeShaun Foster this season. However, should Davis or Foster struggle in their return from season-ending injuries, Shelton could find himself pushed into the spotlight sooner than expected.
WR Mark Bradley: Chicago Bears
The Bears' second-round pick was not even a regular starter for college football powerhouse Oklahoma. But Bradley, a former junior-college product who also played corneback for the Sooners, intrigued the Bears because of his athleticism. Bradley's 4.43 speed, at 6-1½, 201 pounds contributed to a 21.3 yards-per-catch average last year. Bears general manager Jerry Angelo says Bradley graded out comparably to Vikings' No. 1 pick Troy Williamson and, you could say, comes with half the risk.
LB David Pollack: Cincinnati Bengals
Head coach Marvin Lewis is bullish on Pollack's potential at linebacker. Pollack was an All-America defensive end at Georgia, but Lewis believes he has the movement skills and pass-rush ability to be a force at his new position. Pollack is likely to be the starter at strong-side linebacker; the team cut veteran Kevin Hardy in May, paving the way for the rookie to take over the position.
CB Antonio Perkins: Cleveland Browns
Perkins could immediately help the Browns in nickel and dime packages, as well as on special teams. Perkins returned eight punts for scores at Oklahoma – three in one game. For a team that may struggle to score points in 2005, Perkins could emerge as a secret weapon.
DE-DT Chris Canty: Dallas cowboys
The Cowboys are not sure what to expect this year from Canty, who is rehabbing two injuries: an ACL tear that prematurely ended his senior season and a detached retina he suffered when he was hit by a beer bottle in a bar fight in January. In the latter incident, he was an innocent bystander. There are no character questions about Canty, who was Virginia's captain in '04 and is the son of a pastor. He's spending a few weeks off his feet following a second eye surgery, so his knee rehab will be delayed. Yet the Cowboys might have what amounts to a third first-round talent this year with Canty, whose stock dropped because of the injury concerns. At 6-7 and nearly 280 pounds, Canty has the perfect frame to play as a 3-4 end and has experience in that system in college.
RB Maurice Clarett: Denver Broncos
The former Ohio State star could be one of the more intriguing rookies in the entire NFL because of his immense boom-or-bust potential. By reaching for Clarett at the end of the third round, Mike Shanahan has put his own reputation on the line to some extent, but Clarett could have first crack at the most coveted RB job in the league should starter Tatum Bell falter. Clarett has the skills necessary to be a good fit in Denver's much-heralded ground game, but he'll have to check his attitude at the door.
WR Mike Williams: Detroit Lions
Williams, a TD machine for two years at USC, gives QB Joey Harrington a trio of first-round picks at the WR position and another at running back (Kevin Jones). Williams was passed over by nine other teams before Detroit, with the 10th pick, figured the value was too great and chose him. Some teams believe his speed isn't adequate and see him as a tight end or possession receiver. The Lions see Williams as a bonafide star and believe he has the skills to become a Pro Bowl mainstay.
WR Jerome Mathis: Houston Texans
Seeking speed at the wide receiver positon, the Texans drafted Mathis, a two-time All-American in the 200-meter dash. Mathis, who has been timed at 4.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash, could provide an impact on kickoff returns. He returned five kickoffs for scores in 2004, a Division I-AA record. He may also push for time at wide receiver as the Texans look for a pass catcher to share the load with Andre Johnson.
RB Anthony Davis: Indianapolis Colts
The Colts could not fathom why Davis was still on the board in the seventh round, given how productive he was in a Big Ten program like Wisconsin. Team president Bill Polian likens him to ex-Bills RB Thurman Thomas. The Colts projected Davis – who will likely return kickoffs – as a fringe first-day pick.The 5-7, 200-pound Davis lacks size, but has speed and explosiveness. He caught the ball well enough in a workout for Indy.
LB Derrick Johnson: Kansas City Chiefs
You can almost see Gunther Cunningham licking his chops thinking about all the ways he can utilize the Butkus Award winner, who was arguably the best all-around defender in the draft. The Chiefs' new-look defense has the potential to be much better, but it will need Johnson to be a big part of the improvement. Johnson can help in several ways, whether it's blitzing the passer, blanketing running backs in coverage or tracking the ball with his athleticism. The Chiefs are built to win now, and they'll need an immediate impact from Johnson to get to where they want to be.
LB Channing Crowder: Miami Dolphins
Crowder is exactly the kind of linebacker Nick Saban desires – big, strong, fast, versatile and a playmaker. However, there are reasons why he lasted until the third round in April's draft. He has had three surgeries on the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and one surgery on the ACL in his left knee. He was also flagged by many teams for two off-the-field incidents that resulted in arrests outside a nightclub. Dolphins must keep him on the straight and narrow and help him realize his Pro Bowl potential. If they manage that, they'll have gotten one of the steals of the 2005 draft.
OG Logan Mankins: New England Patriots
Picking last in the first round of a draft that had long since used up players with first-round grades, the Patriots took what some observers considered was a reach when they picked little-known Fresno State OL Logan Mankins. Most teams had given Mankins a third- or fourth-round grade, but the Pats love his size (6-4, 307), toughness (he grew up on a cattle ranch and aspired to be a professional rodeo roper), hardworking nature and nastiness. He's expected to contend for the starting job at left guard and could even challenge at right tackle.
QB Adrian McPherson: New Orleans Saints
Fifth-rounder McPherson comes with more baggage than U.S. Airways, but he has the skills to be a solid NFL quarterback in the future. Current starter Aaron Brooks hasn't been able to get the Saints over the hump, and McPherson has the tools to be a decent backup for now and possibly a starter down the road if he develops in practice.
RB Brandon Jacobs: New York Giants
For years, the Giants have struggled to find a suitable short-yardage and goal-line back to complement Tiki Barber. With Ron Dayne gone and Michael Cloud more apt to fill a third-down role, Jacobs could carve out a niche as a bulldozing back to complement Barber's and Cloud's shiftiness. Jacobs has incredible size at 6-foot-4 and more than 260 pounds. But make no mistake, Jacobs is a one-back, not a tight end or H-back. He once was ahead of Ronnie Brown, the No. 2 player taken in the draft, on the Auburn depth chart, but transferred to Southern Illinois where he could better showcase his skills. Though he'll be a specialist for now, he could serve as a valuable piece to the running game.
CB Fabian Washington: Oakland Raiders
Think there's not a lot of pressure on the former Nebraska speedster? A week prior to the draft, the Raiders, fed up Phillip Buchanon's his lack of discipline as well as his me-first attitude, cut their ties with the supposed future opposite Charles Woodson. Word is, they're not entirely sold on Nnamdi Asomugha, another former first-round cornerback, either, and could possibly still be looking to deal Woodson. Then factor in Oakland's issues at the safety positions and a lack of a pass rush in 2004, and it's easy to see why Washington will have to be up to the task early on.
RB Ryan Moats: Philadelphia Eagles
It didn't take long for the media and fans to make the connection between Moats and Eagles' starting RB Brian Westbrook. Both men are compact, about 5-8 or 5-9 and a solid 210-215 pounds. Neither is blazing fast, but both can run away from linebackers and make defenders miss. Each saw his draft stock fall because of durability questions. And not surprisingly, they share a common belief: that they deserve to be the every-down back. Moats, who will compete for the No. 3 RB job, has impressed the Eagles with his versatility and work ethic. With Westbrook's contract status uncertain, Moats could vault up the line quickly.
CB Bryant McFadden: Pittsburgh Steelers
McFadden, a second-round pick, impressed at the post-draft minicamp. The Steelers value experience at cornerback, but McFadden's physicality and athleticism could earn him playing time. However, he might have to show more playmaking ability to crack the rotation; he intercepted just four passes in four seasons at Florida State.
S O.J. Atogwe: St. Louis Rams
The third-round pick out of Stanford is one of three rookies – Ronald Bartell (second round) and Jerome Carter (fourth round) are the others – who figure to get a shot at the team's starting free safety job. A three-year starter at Stanford, Atogwe appears to be the most well-rounded candidate to start alongside veteran Adam Archuleta.
WR Vincent Jackson: San Diego Chargers
The Chargers' leading receiver last year was TE Antonio Gates with 81 catches, followed by RB LaDainian Tomlinson with 53. The wide receiving corps had only 116 total receptions. For San Diego's offense to realize its true potential, it needs a gamebreaker on the outside. Enter Jackson, a 6-5, 241-pound target with good speed and body control. He could see lots of single coverage with the aforementioned players drawing their share of defensive attention.
QB Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers
The top overall pick in the 2005 draft is a no-brainer. Because of his relative unfamiliarity with the Niners' West Coast system, Smith will probably take a backseat to incumbent QB Tim Rattay at first, but taking into account Smith's size, athleticism and supreme intelligence, it's only a matter of time before he becomes entrenched in the starter's role.
LB Lofa Tatupu: Seattle Seahawks
Defensive coordinator Ray Rhodes liked the son of former NFL RB Mosi Tatupu enough to urge the Seahawks to trade up nine spots in the second round to select him. Tatupu has one key thing in common with Seattle's superb second-round pick last season, SS Michael Boulware – tremendous playmaking instincts. Don't be shocked if he quickly becomes the team's starting middle linebacker.
TE Alex Smith: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Smith won't be asked to put up huge numbers during his rookie season, but in a Bucs offense that hopes to involve the tight end more in the future, he could become a special player. The third-round pick has good hands and decent size. He also has the quickness to become an Alge Crumpler-type with some seasoning.
OT Michael Roos: Tennessee Titans
Although Roos, who didn't play football until his senior year of high school and played at I-AA Eastern Washington, is considered "raw", the Titans picked him 41st overall – the highest the team has drafted an offensive lineman since Brad Hopkins (13th in 1993). Coincidentally, the team sees Roos as a long-term replacement for Hopkins at left tackle -- likely after this season. In the meantime, he'll play the right side. The Titans surprised many when they took Roos so early. But they had a scout they trusted in former Titans OL Tom Ackerman, who has assisted the Eastern Washington coaching staff and compared Roos to a young Willie Roaf for his intelligence and technique.
H-back Manuel White Jr.: Washington Redskins
The college fullback-tailback opened eyes at minicamp for his apparently seamless transition to H-back. Despite catching just 52 passes in four years of college, White showed soft hands and good athleticism with a strong frame. An experienced lead blocker, he should be able to inheirt some of the duties that fell to Chris Cooley – who's much better at pass receiving – last season, when Cooley found himself lining up in the backfield a lot. White might not make the immediate impact Cooley did as a rookie, but he should give special-teams coach Danny Smith a bruising wedge buster and valuable cover guy.
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This year, the Nations Network is handing out some virtual hardware to end the season. Slip into your favourite yelling pants, put on a cloak of incredulity, and check out our nominees below. Vote for your favourite, our writers will do the same, and we'll unveil the winners and our personal picks in the days to come.
Most Valuable Player
Nominees: Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler, Evander Kane, Zach Bogosian, Dustin Byfuglien, The Fans
Honourable Mentions: Tobias Enstrom
Andrew Ladd
The case for Andrew Ladd is pretty clear. Ladd led the Jets in assists (28) and points (46), and led forwards in RelCorsi (+9 per 60), all while playing the toughest competition among forwards alongside Bryan Little (1.17). He tied for 18th in league scoring, was 21st in the NHL for minutes played by a forward, and played in all three disciplines. Of the 18 other players tied with or ahead of Ladd in total scoring this season, just three played more minutes shorthanded. Ladd still delivered a memorable and effective season in a power-vs-power role. Still, his PDO was 3rd highest among regular forwards, and his on-ice shooting % was #1. In other words, luck clearly played a role in the captain's offensive output.
Blake Wheeler
Blake Wheeler is a singluar player on the Jets roster, and by eye, has the best vision of the forward group. His slow-up plays, soft-touch passing, and controlled zone entries drive offense for the Jets in a way no other player can. It's not an accident that he led the team in goals (19) and led all forwards in powerplay points (7). He was also second on the team in points with 41. Wheeler's RelCorsi was 3rd among regular forwards (+3.3 / 60), and his PDO was sub-1000, though his personal shooting % was the highest of his career at 14.7%. Where Ladd brings toughness and two-way play, Wheeler was driving offensive results for that top line.
Evander Kane
Kane was third on the team in scoring (33), but trailed 2nd place Wheeler by a wide margin (8 points). Still, Kane was clearly given the lesser linemates, and yet led the team in shots (190) by 48! That's 1 whole shot per game average over second place Byfuglien. His personal shooting % was 9th among regulars, and his on-ice sh% was 8th – both the second lowest of his 4 year career – owing in part to playing with Olli 'Black-Hole' Jokinen, and Antti 'Anti-Offence' Miettinen. Kane drew penalties at a high rate (1.1 per 60), but took even more (1.5 penalties per 60). His penalty minutes reflect his toughness, but they also put the Jets on the PK too often.
Zach Bogosian
Bogo played the toughest minutes (QoC 1.12) among defencemen alongside Ron Hainsey, and did considerably better than his partner, scoring one more point (14) than Hainsey in 14 fewer games and registering 85 shots on, second among defencemen. WIth Bogo in the lineup, the Jets were 18-13-2. Without him? 6-8-1. That might be the best stat in Bogo's favour.
Dustin Byfuglien
Big Buff has been a controversial figure for the Jets this year, with some calling for his immediate trade for his inconsistent play. Nevertheless, by eye, he clearly has a game-breaking ability that few players have at the world's top level of hockey. He can create offence from anywhere in the opponent's zone and drive the play into that zone single handedly. He led the Jets defence in goals (8) and scoring (28), and tied Shea Weber for 9th in defencemen scoring league wide. He led the team in powerplay scoring (10), was second in shots (142), and led in average TOI (24:24). He did all that in just 43 games. Still, in 22 wins, Big Buff had 21 points and was +15. In 21 losses, he had just 7 points and was -16. A bit Jekyll and Hyde
The Fans
We watched it happen, from hope to heart break. More than that, we held the team accountable when their home performance was clearly below their ability. In a Collective Armchair GM vs. Actual GM competition, I think we win. Jussi Jokinen off waivers clearly would have been a good idea. We all fear that Cheveldayoff is going to let the UFAs walk for nothing when that's clearly poor asset management, and in general, we demanded some action at the deadline. Remember those back to back games against Washington? Of course you do, since you sat through all 6 hours of the torturous affair. You didn't do it for the recognition, but maybe you deserve some anyway.
Best Forward
Nominees: Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler, Evander Kane, Bryan Little
Honourable Mentions: The 4th round pick we got for Alexei Ponikarovsky
The cases stand for Ladd, Wheeler, and Kane above.
Byran Little
Little was 4th in team scoring with 32points – 1 back of Kane. He also faced the toughest competition among forwards, drew 10 penalties for the 2 he took himself, and was +8 on a team that was -13. He led forwards in SH TOI, and had 5 powerplay points for 3rd among forwards. He was also 51% in the faceoff circle, and took the most faceoffs on the team (842). Only one other player (Slater) was over 50% in 100 attempts or more. Little was a key contributor on a team without any help at centre.
Best Defenceman
Nominees: Zach Bogosian, Dustin Byfuglien, Tobias Enstrom, Ron Hainsey
The cases for Bogo and Big Buff stand as before.
Tobias Enstrom
Poor, poor Enstrom. For years, Enstrom has been a critical part of this franchise's success, including two 50 point seasons with the Thrashers. Since coming to Winnipeg, he's struggled with injury. This season was no exception – he started with 13 points in his first 13 games prior to injury, including 6 powerplay points. In his return to the lineup, Enstrom struggled – getting 2 goals, 0 assists in his last 9 games before being injured a second time. In his 22 games, Enstrom did do something remarkable. He took Byfuglien from a sub-50% corsi player to a 52% corsi player. Getting the offence into the right zone is a key ability of the diminutive defenceman, and his absence from the lineup could be argued as a reason for the Jets' struggles.
Ron Hainsey
Hainsey is another controversial figure, with many seeing him as a key problem on the back end. The fact, remains, however, that he played the most minutes on the PK at nearly 3minutes per game, faced the toughest opposition, and was trusted to switch sides when Bogo was out of the lineup. His RelCorsi was worst among the defence (-8.7), but his zone starts were also the hardest (44%) and his zone finish jumped a relatively incredible 10 points to 54%, We'd all like Duncan Keith instead, but as defensive defencemen go, Hainsey pulled his weight.
Unsung Hero
Nominees: Ron Hainsey, Grant Clitsome, Kyle Wellwood, Alex Burmistrov, Charlie Huddy
Honourable Mentions: Tobias Enstrom
The case stands for Hainsey.
Grant Clitsome
Clitsome had a tough year in many ways – moving from third pairing to first pairing depending on Enstrom's health. He was a whopping +10 on a team that was -13, doubling Mark Stuart, and one of two defencemen with a plus rating the end the year. He was also one of three regular defencemen with a positive RelativeCorsi (+2.3), and was second in defencemen scoring (16).
Kyle Wellwood
Wellwood had an underappreciated season. Kinda like all of his other seasons ever. He was 6th in forward scoring despite a paultry 13 minutes a night of ice time. While Mittens struggled on the second line, Wellwood was making offence happen with Antropov and random bodies on the third. With a move up to play with Kane, Wellwood managed 7 points in 9 games through April (9 games that garnered the Jets 13 of a possible 18 points, I might add). He may have been the short-term solution to that second line, but didn't get much of a chance to prove it.
Alex Burmistrov
Burmistov also had a weird season. I guess that's the meaning of the category. He was a health scratch, was almost never given prime minutes or quality linemates, and yet performed quite well for a young player. He was a key penalty killer (3rd in minutes among forwards), was even in plus/minus despite only scoring 10 points, and was second among Jets regular forwards in Relative Corsi (+6.5 per 60) while facing the 8th hardest competition (0.04). Can we please give this guy some minutes?! Oh, and did I mention he's 21?
Charlie Huddy
The man in charge of the defence. He delivered Bogosian from the clutches of an early career trade, and turned him into what we see today. I think there's an argument that guys like Mark Stuart and Grant Clitsome are performing above expection under Huddy. He has a talent for getting NHL players out of bubble talent, but Bogo's impressive season is enough to warrant a nomination for Huddy.
Best Young Player
Nominees: Mark Scheifele, Jacob Trouba, Adam Lowry, Eric O'Dell
Mark Scheifele
79 points in 45 games, Scheifele was named Most Dangerous in the Goal Area, Best Shot, second in Faceoffs, and second in Best Shootout Shooter in the OHL Coaches Poll this year.
Jacob Trouba
In the Hockey News Future Watch feature, HN canvassed NHL scouts to rank prospects from the 2012 draft. If the draft was re-done, Trouba would jump from #9 to #4 behind only Yakupov, Galchenyuk, and Murray. Trouba had 29 points in 37 games at University of Michigan, continued his punishing play, and turned pro at the end of his year.
Adam Lowry
Lowry exploded in his fourth season with the Broncos, scoring 88 points in 72 games, and adding to his power forward reputation with 102 PIMS. His draft year he had mono, his 19 year old season had a fractured wrist. His 20 year old season he dominated. ** UPDATE: Lowry was named WHL player of the year for 2012/13. Not bad, Adam Lowry. Not bad.
Eric O'Dell
O'Dell had his best offensive season of his young career, amateur or professional. He led the hapless Ice Caps with 55 points in 59 games, and was +9 on a team with a -42 goal differential.
Goat of the Year
Nominees: Olli Jokinen, Ondrej Pavelec, Ron Hainsey, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Claude Noel, Pascal Vincent, the Injury Bug, the 4th line
Honourable Mentions: The Washington Capitals
Oh man, so many reasons for all of these people. How about Jokinen's -19 and funny head? Pavelec being worse than several teams' backup? Cheveldayoff let Jussi Jokinen just pass through waivers while Slater was on IR, the team had a massive hole at LW, and Olli Jokinen still had a funny head. Claude Noel kept playing Antti Miettinen at RW despite that being an obviously terrible idea. Pascal Vincent was in charge of the powerplay – the league's worst powerplay, despite being tied for 8th most goals 5on5. I missed Tobias Enstrom, and the Injury Bug should feel guilty for that. The fact that Bogosian came back the very game Enstrom got hurt was ruinous. And the fourth line… Slater got hurt, and to that point it was struggling. Even with sheltering, mixing, injury, call ups etc, the group of Slater, Ponikarovsky, Thorburn, Wright, Tangradi, Santorelli, Cormier, Peluso, and even the hero Gagnon combined to be -24 with 11 goals and 12 assists in 189 total man games. Un-real.
Cast your votes and check back for the winners, our picks, and our justifications!

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CHAMPAIGN — Nnanna Egwu actually forgot for a moment that the Illinois basketball team's bench was made up of five freshmen and one sophomore.
"It's unbelievable," Egwu, a junior center, said. "I don't think there's anything in the country like that."
The bench had its best game of the season, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds during Illinois' 72-65 victory against Dartmouth in front of 14,651 fans Tuesday at the State Farm Center.
Freshman Malcolm Hill contributed with a career-high 10 points off the bench on 4-of-7 shooting and made two 3-pointers. He made his first career shot from beyond the arc in the Illini's last game against Auburn, and said earlier this week it felt good to see his shot finally go down. However, he never lost confidence in his shot, and neither did the Illini coaches. After all, this is the guy that made 30,000 shots during the summer.
"They always told me to stay aggressive and don't worry about your shots, it's going to come," Hill said. "All I did was just stay confident and keep shooting the ball."
Head coach John Groce also commended the rest of his bench including — Hill, center Maverick Morgan for his physical presence on the interior, and the quality minutes from guards Jaylon Tate and Kendrick Nunn.
"I thought those guys were really ready to go, had they not been that ready to go tonight I don't know if we would've escaped," Groce said. "So I'm really encouraged by that. We've got to continue to build those guys up and help them grow but I thought tonight they really had it."
Hill is now the team's leading scorer and rebounder off the bench averaging 4.2 and 3.0 respectively. Although he is naturally a guard, when Hill has seen time on the floor this season, he is usually the fourth guard, defending what would be the other team's power forward. Despite that, Groce was impressed that Hill has not made many mistakes on defense in a position
"He has grown in terms of forgetting about his mistakes," Egwu said. "He understands that he's going to make mistakes as a freshman, everyone makes mistakes, and he comes back and compounds that with a better play."
At one point, Illinois led by as many as 17 with 11 minutes to go in the game, but a feisty Dartmouth hit three 3-pointers late that cut the lead to 67-62 with 25 seconds remaining. Illinois knocked down its free throws down the stretch to close out the game.
This was Illinois' final home nonconference game this season. The team has won 40 straight nonconference games at home, including all seven this season.
Illinois received a small scare early in the second half, when point guard Tracy Abrams came up in pain early in the second half with an apparent left knee injury. He had to come out the game and leaned over the scorer's table grimacing in pain, and eventually had to be taken to the locker room. His absence lasted only a few moments before he returned to the bench and then the game.
"I didn't think he was going to be able to come back into the game," Groce said. "And all of sudden two minutes later they told me he was ready."
The Illini will have a day off Wednesday after traveling to Atlanta twice, then turning around to play this game with just one day off. Egwu and Abrams have been battling illness and the schedule will soon look more like a football schedule over the next couple weeks. The Illini's next three games are on the next three Saturdays.
"I love to be around these guys everyday, but we've been going for a while now," Groce said.
While Hill was walking off the podium, Groce stopped him and whispered something to him before he left. Then the head coach continued the praise for his young player.
"Sky is the limit for him," Groce said.
Bench players provide spark in Illini's 72-65 win over Dartmouth
CHAMPAIGN — Nnanna Egwu actually forgot for a moment that the Illinois basketball team's bench was made up of five freshmen and one sophomore.


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Greenwich pastor turns to social media to share Holy Week/Easter message
Greenwich pastor turns to social media to share Holy Week/Easter message
Drew Williams, pastor of Trinity Church in Greenwich, wanted to come up with a way to share the story of Holy Week with his congregation, in a way that would help them relate to the events of Jesus' last week on Earth.
But that congregation, which numbers around 1,000, is a rather nomadic bunch, with no permanent home of their own.
The parish meets during the school year at Central Middle School, summers at Christ Church and this Easter at Greenwich High School. Logistically, getting everyone together for Holy Week would be difficult.
So Williams came up with a solution. He has produced three short video "devotionals" that are bringing his message to his congregation this week "in their homes, on their smart phones, on trains, at the office over a cup of coffee, and on the train on their iPad," he said.
Williams filmed the videos with the help of a small crew, using New York City as a backdrop.
"I thought the city would give the story of Holy Week a renewed understanding," he said. "The city becomes a new Jerusalem."
The first video (vimeo.com/91954118), which was made available on Monday, is set in Grand Central Station. Williams' three-man crew was given two hours to film, beginning at 7:30 a.m. In the clip, the pastor stands in the middle of the station, noting its size (48 acres) and history (circa 1931), comparing it to the Jewish Temple of old in Jerusalem, where Jesus cast out the money changers.
"There's a grandeur, an iconic state to this building and to the Temple," Williams says in the film. "For many of us, we don't get a sense of the scale of Jesus' fury -- how he was clearing out these money changers in an expansive space."
Trinity Church has been in existence for 15 years. The decision, still, to forego a brick and mortar church is intentional.
"At the moment, we have strategically chosen to invest in people -- children, students and families of all ages -- and a caring ministry over a building that would cost us many millions of dollars and be used one day out of seven," said Williams.
But there is no question that not having a church of its own presents challenges. Which is why Williams at times has to be creative.
The second video (vimeo.com/92163752) which was released Wednesday, is set in the Skylight Diner on West 34 Street. In it, Williams takes a seat in a booth surrounded by patrons as he tells the story of the Last Supper.
The third clip was filmed in Central Park and is to be viewed this Good Friday. Williams compares the site with Jerusalem's Garden of Gethsemane. "The garden is located outside the city walls of Jerusalem," he says, "on a three-mile ridge overlooking the city, as Central Park has the backdrop of New York City."
Williams notes that the videos are meant to be shared -- "on Facebook, Twitter and web links" -- he hopes well beyond his congregation's membership.
As of Wednesday morning, the first video had 800 hits in less than 48 hours.
And those numbers just might climb
"Kathie Lee Gifford has just retweeted it," he exclaimed.


text: ICLP 2001 workshop SAVE 2001 Specification, Analysis and Validation for Emerging Technologies in Computational Logic http://www.disi.unige.it/person/DelzannoG/save.html Dec 1, 2001 , Coral Beach Hotel and Resort, Paphos, Cyprus Submission Deadline: August 25, 2001 The huge increase in interconnectivity we have witnessed in the last decade has boosted the development of systems which are often large-scale, distributed, time-critical, and possibly acting in an unreliable or malicious environment. Furthermore, software and hardware components are often mobile, and have to interact with a potentially arbitrary number of other entities. These systems require solid formal techniques for their verification and analysis. In this respect, computational logic plays an increasingly important role, both providing formal methods for proving system's correctness and tools - e.g. using techniques like constraint programming and theorem proving - for verifying their properties. In addition, computational logic is gaining importance as tool for the specification of (part) of these systems. For instance, one can think at the specification, in a form of temporal logic, of a communication protocol. Such specification offers the advantage that one can reason about it using formal methods, and at the same time it is often easily executable by rewriting it into a logic-based programming language. Extending and shifting slightly from the scope of the predecessors (on verification and logic languages) held in the context of past editions of ICLP, the aim of this workshop is to bring together researchers interested in the use of computational logicas a tool for the specification, analysis and validation of systems, with particular emphasis on (but not restricted to) emerging technologies like World Wide Web and E-Commerce, (protocols for) Smart Cards and Mobile Telephony, Wireless Technology, Hybrid Systems, Real-Time and Distributed systems etc. Topics The topics of interest include but are not limited to: Specification languages and rapid prototyping: Logic programming and its extensions First-order, constructive, modal and temporal logic Constraints Type theory Analysis: Abstract interpretation Static analysis Validation: Simulation and testing Deductive methods Model checking Theorem proving The preferred issues include, but are not limited to: Mobility: specification and verification of mobile code. Security: access rights, information flow, and security protocols. Interaction, coordination, negotiation, communication and exchange on the Web. Open and infinite-state systems. Real-time systems. Important Dates: Deadline for submissions: August 25, 2001. Notification of acceptance/rejection: September 15, 2001. Final papers due: October 5, 2001. Authors should submit papers of at most 15 pages, in postscript format, formatted for A4 paper, to Giorgio Delzanno (firstname.lastname@example.com) by the 25th of August 2001. The proceedings will be published in electronic format. A printed version will be distributed to all participants of the workshop. On the basis of the number and quality of the submissions, we could also consider the possibility of inviting submissions for a special issue of an international journal dedicated to the workshop. Workshop Organizers/PC Chairs: Giorgio Delzanno Dipartimento di Informatica e Scienze dell'Informazione Universita' di Genova firstname.lastname@example.com Sandro Etalle Department of Computer Science University of Twente and CWI firstname.lastname@example.com Maurizio Gabbrielli Dipartimento di Matematica ed Informatica Universita' di Udine email@example.com Program Committee: Radhia Cousot, CNRS & École Polytechnique, France Giorgio Delzanno, University of Genova, Italy Sandro Etalle, University of Twente and CWI, The Netherlands Maurizio Gabbrielli, University of Udine, Italy Thierry Massart, University of Brussels, Belgium Frank Pfenning, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Andreas Podelski, Max Planck Institute, Germany Sriram Rajamani, Microsoft Research, USA Jean-Francois Raskin, University of Brussels, Belgium


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It isn't exactly the calm before the storm, but the Emory Crossplex Invitational will be an opportunity for the Lipscomb track and field teams to do some more fine-tuning before a series of more challenging meets.
"Emory will be a good lower key meet for us," Lipscomb coach Bill Taylor said. "It will be a great meet for our sprinters, jumpers, hurdlers, vaulters and throwers to build on a terrific start two weeks ago.
"We will run some of our distance and middle distance runners for the first time this season. I think it is a good environment to get them going, though we haven't done any quality training yet to prepare them. It will be a good bench mark to see where we are before we begin our regular training schedule, starting next week."
The meet marks a return to the Birmingham Crossplex for the Bisons who opened the indoor track and field season there two weeks ago in the UAB Blazer Invite. The meet will be held Sunday with field events starting at 9:30 a.m. and track events beginning at 11.
Also competing in the meet are Alabama-Huntsville, Bethel, Brenau, Claflin, Clayton State, Georgia State, Harding, Limestone, North Alabama, Queens (N.C.), Rhodes, Tennessee Wesleyan, West Georgia, Winston-Salem State, Furman, Rust, Oglethorpe, Birmingham-Southern, Montevallo, Reinhardt, Lee, West Georgia, and Spartanburg Methodist. Several athletes will also compete as independents.
"We hope to come out of the Emory meet with improved performances across the board," Taylor said. "And, hopefully, a bunch more school records will fall in the process," Taylor said.
Taylor is expecting high jumper Gemikal Prude and sprinter Tucker Peabody to build on their strong efforts two weeks ago.
"As usual, Gemikal Prude and Tucker Peabody are top guys to watch," Taylor said. "Both consistently perform at the top of every meet.
"Gemikal is coming off a second place high jump finish at UAB. Tucker won the 300 meters at UAB."
Colin Dempster has added a new event after a strong performance at UAB.
"Colin really impressed with his school record 800 meters," Taylor said. "Though he has been a 400-meter specialist, and has big expectations in that event as well this season, he will again compete at 800 meters this weekend."
Freshman Wayne Newman leads the Atlantic Sun Conference with his school record 60 meter high hurdles performance at UAB. Taylor expects him to improve on that effort.
The distance runners did not compete at UAB.
"Our young distance crew members will test themselves this weekend," Taylor said. "Freshman Christian Freeman and sophomores Daniel Gardner, Andrew Bosket and Jared Wingerter will be leading the way."
On the women's side the jumps were the highlight at UAB with new school records set in the triple jump (Ki'ana Christy), high jump (Sarah Wagner) and pole vault (Sarah Browning and Sydney Sloan).
The women will also be making their first appearances in the distance events.
"While a lot of the distance girls will not compete, distance standouts Tessa Hoefle and Sally Larson highlight an always strong group," Taylor said.
April Terry is expected to make her presence known in the weight throw and the shot put.
"April has set and reset her own school records in both events more times than I can count in both throws," Taylor said. "It seems she reset one or both in every meet last year, and started this year the same way with a new record in the shot at UAB two weeks ago."


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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Transrockies Continues to Roll
Got another update for you folks straight from Colorado and the Gor-Tex Transrockies Run.
Team Nike/Rogue Valley Runners (Martin & Koerner) and Team Hot Chicks (Kleiman & Nagle) are still moving right along. Everything looks good for strong finishes for both teams. After today's stage they only have one more stage to complete. Team Nike/RVR sits in a solid second place standing overall. Talented Team Run Flagstaff has all but "run" away from the rest of the pack. Barring any odd mishaps they should have the overall win wrapped up. At the conclusion of Day 4 Team Hot Chicks sits solidly at 9th place in the Open Women's Division. Keep it up ya'll!
Got a small report from Hal this morning, after his Day 5 finish:
"Everyday is a race! It's hard to continue and go out and hammer day after day. Andy likes to stand on the podium each day and so he pushes hard to finish in the top three. I'm near my breaking point, and I don't really care for or need another Nathan backpack. Today I ran a 5:50 mile at over 9,000 feet. I was getting passed while doing it! I'm ready to be done!"
A story, Taking the High Road, was written by Daniel Newberry and can be found here at the Mailtribune.
Posted by Rogue Valley Runners at 1:35 PM
2 comments:
- Runnerudite said...
If Andy forces you to win another Nathan Pack you can always send it to me. Its the least I can do.
- Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:47:00 PM
- AJW said...
Hey Ian/Hal,
I heard Erik had to hospitalized with Renal Failure. If he wants to discuss please give me his number or have him call me:
Hope all is well!
- Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:36:00 PM
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The senior quarterback led Maryland Christian with six touchdowns in the two-game National HomeSchool Football tournament as the Saints repeated as national champions Saturday in Panama City, Fla. DiPaola, 6-feet-4, 224 pounds, scored the game-winning touchdown on a 7-yard run in the 14-7 rain-swept title-game victory over the Blue Angels from Dallas. In the semifinal, a 42-6 win over Lighthouse Christian from Missouri, he was 9-for-12 passing for 208 yards and five touchdowns. At middle linebacker, he made 17.5 tackles and had two interceptions in the two games. DiPaola led the Saints (10-3) to their third Mid-Atlantic Christian Conference title in four years the weekend before the national tournament.
Others considered: Nick Applegate, Marriotts Ridge, soccer; Mike Bell, St. Frances, football; Steve Everette, Edmondson, football; Kenny Faulcon, Aberdeen, football; Cyrus Jones, Gilman, football; Josh McPhearson, Annapolis Area Christian, football; Aaron Wells, River Hill, football.


text: Is the wind of change blowing for energy investors in Poland? Energy Alert Share this 14 JUN 2017 By: Joanna Przybył Filip Opoka Jacek Giziński The Polish Ministry of Energy (ME) has been working on a set of changes to the Renewable Energy Sources Act and certain other acts including the Wind Energy Investments Act. The wording of the proposed changes is to be presented this week. According to the ME and various press releases, the proposals aim to clarify some issues that arose as a result of implementing legislation applicable to the area of RES and to support the development of the wind energy sector. The ME is suggesting implementing a system of Feed-in-Tariffs and Feed-in-Premiums for micro and small-scale renewable energy installations as well as changes with respect to the construction of new houses near existing wind farms. However, the most interesting information coming from the ME is that the amendments are also designed to eliminate doubts with regard to the calculation of taxes imposed on RES installations. The Wind Energy Investments Act defines a wind farm as a structure consisting of a foundation, a tower and various technical elements (e.g. turbines). This definition has created difficulties and it has been claimed that it influences the way in which real estate tax is calculated. Namely, some municipalities are charging real estate tax on the value of the whole wind farm (including the value of the turbines). Prior to the introduction of the Wind Energy Investments Act, real estate tax was only charged on the construction elements of the windfarm and was therefore significantly lower. According to the ME, the proposed changes will restore this position and expressly state that real estate tax should only be charged on the construction elements of wind farms. This could be of great importance both to investors and to the developers of existing wind farms. The ME plans to enact the proposals in September 2017 after they have been subject to public consultations. As soon as the details are revealed, we will provide you with further information.


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1. When your milk comes in, it comes in with gusto. I literally took a short nap, woke up and saw two inflatables bobbing on my chest (5 cup sizes bigger). I actually sat with mouth in gasp mode for 15 minutes!
2. When you first nurse, hormones rush through your body and you feel like you are drunk and ready to pass out. Your uterus also cramps initially because if this.
3. My nipples grew cracked and calloused and when I took off my bra one day, my nipples had shed like a snake and were stuck to the fabric. Don't work there were new shiny nips underneath ;-)
4. That you better ask for stool softners during labor because the constipation after birth may be the worst ever. I literally got so backed up I couldn't eat. TMI (too much information) but need to let you know.
5. You will experience a kind if exhaustion that far exceeds anything you've had before. A sort of floating zombie like existence.
6. Don't plan on eating anything but cold food for 3-6 months because A-you won't have time to cook and B-You will sit to eat and baby will need you up until the point where your food is stone cold.
7. You think you'll never survive during those first weeks but when your baby first smiles at you, you'll forget all of the above and actually look forward to your special 3am feeds.
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The Lady Bucs belted four home runs against
ETSU (9-15) is currently led by the strong offensive output of senior Trisha Massenzo (
Meanwhile, Presbyterian has won four of its last six games and enters Saturday's doubleheader with a record of 8-5. The Blue Hose are led by junior third baseman Taylor Staten and senior first baseman Rachel Parker. Both players are hitting .400, while Staten leads the team with 14 hits. In addition, Presbyterian's pitching has a team ERA of 2.22 and sophomore right-hander Leslie Hensley is boasting a 3-2 record with 1.14 ERA (5 ER/30.2 IP).
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Photopalooza at Wiz Wigwam that Was Woz's
As promised, today we've got pictures, pictures, pictures from our onsite visit to Steve Wozniak's old digs. We've already featured this house three times, so we'll just stick to what we found at the Open House this Sunday. And of course, here's the listing again. Note that if you missed it, you have another chance to check it out. On Easter Sunday.
300 SANTA ROSA Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
6 Beds
7 Baths
7,500 Sq. Ft.
$586 / Sq. Ft.
Built: 1986
Lot Size: 1.19 Acres
On Redfin: 12 days
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: Tri-Level
Community: Los Gatos/Monte Sereno
Style: Modern/High Tech, Contemporary
View: Mountains, Canyon, Valley
County: Santa Clara
Originally built for Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, This exquisite 7500 sq/ft, 6 Bed, 8 Bath on 1.19 acres, minutes to Los Gatos Blvd, combines post-modern style with majestic natural views. It is a natural abode full of light and warmth Euro chefs kitchen, wraparound terraces. Recent major re-design and renovation, one of a kind indoor/outdoor kids play area, pool w/ waterfall, Koi Pond +++.
Upcoming Open Houses
Sunday, Mar 31: 1:00-4:30 pm
And now for what we discovered! First, the minute we walked in, we were stunned to see that the place was set up like an art gallery. This was a surprise for a couple of reasons. First, Open Houses are there to showcase the real estate, not the décor, and second, the comments on several of the stories we linked to on Sunday implied that the listing photos were a little, um, minimalist. Which is a fancy way of saying lots of white paint and little else.
It turned out that not only were most of the sculpture and paintings in the house labeled as if we were in a gallery, they were for sale and the painter and her daughter were there to talk to any interested patrons. The sculptor was her mother (not present). The least we could do is link to their website and show a couple more works of art. Then we could remember that we're a real estate site, not a fine arts portfolio. And then we could not say anything about the art as our readers excel at critical commentary. Especially the critical part.
You can check out the listing photos if you want to see the major public rooms and some shots from the master suite. We're going to show you what they didn't. On your left is detail from the music room, and we don't think this is where they invited the string quartets to play Mozart. Also the agent helpfully pointed out that this counts as a bedroom, as it has a closet. The doorway on your right is off the music room and leads to one of a large number of baths. We'll get back to them later.
Those baths, the kids' secret playspace, the cave, and much more await when you click on through!


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|2012-06-30, 05:23
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Fate/Zero - Overall Series Impressions & Total Series Rating
This thread is to be used for discussing the entire episodes of Fate/Zero ... your thoughts about the show, overall impressions, expectations and hopes about Blu-Ray/DVD-exclusive footage etc.
A few subjects you might want to ramble on about:
The poll represents your total series rating. In other words, how you would rate all the episodes combined (1-10)? If you'd rather rate the whole series by technical/artistic merits, you can do so. An example:
Animation Quality: 1-10
Voice Actors: 1-10
Script: 1-10
Soundtrack: 1-10
Editing: 1-10
Enjoyment: 1-10
Emotional Involvement: 1-10
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Or a combination of the two. Or your general gut feeling.
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Alright, let's get this over with.
Animation: Pretty badly directed for most of the series, which is strange, considering this is ufotable. Overuse of static shots or characters walking in circles, some of them lasting more than a minute. Couldn't do "show don't tell" worth crap.
Story: Awesome. Perfectly planned and developed. It's just too bad that...
Characters: ...all of these characters were horrifically dull and the biggest weakness of the series (aside from the animation). Besides Waver and Rider (and Rin), I didn't care about a single other character. You can check my blog for more details, but here's my short summary on any character that isn't them.
Kiritsugu, Kirei, Saber, Lancer, Maiya, Tokiomi: All of them were just incredibly stoic and super serious to the point that I could not relate with or understand them.
Irisviel: Same as above, only on the positive side. Also, can't keep her mouth shut, even compared to the others.
Kayneth: Same as above, but he had a little more depth and I did like it when the guy who insulted Waver died. His fiancee wasn't really any better.
Caster and Ryuunosuke: Cool at first, but in a series like Fate/Zero, characters who don't have any motivation are largely irrelevant to the plot and that just made them boring.
Archer: If he would stop talking so much, I would have liked him.
Kariya: Only other master I kind of liked. Unfortunately, he was underdeveloped due to barely being in the first half, so when he took importance in the second half, he didn't have the necessary build up to make any of his scenes have emotional impact.
Berserker: He was tolerable because he never talked, but his importance in the series was terribly handled.
Soundtrack: I liked it fine. Opening was pretty cool. Ending, couldn't care less
Emotional Involvement: Unless Waver and Rider were involved, zilch. When they were, great.
Enjoyment: Decent. 7/10. Not enough to make me care about any of the Fate franchise.
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Animation: 8/10 no deformation that jumped at me, and the battles were done really really well.
Story: 10/10 Top grade, it's the reason why I continue to dive through the moe crap every season to find this kind of gem.
Characters: 910 This isn't the same type of stories that people can skim and understand. Each character is serious because they all have their own motive, own agenda. The personality of each character shaped their actions, and ultimately their decisions and result. Since F/SN followers already knew the ending, the characters are tough to develop as there are no room to deviate from how they are illustrated in the original game. Despite that I think they handled Kirei very well, and Kiritsugu's inner struggle for the tragedy he went through for the fourth Grail War. Since the original source was a novel, a serious novel, it is unavoidable that there will be times that the action is static as the character's inner thoughts are explained, but luckily it was done decent enough that it did not detract from the action too much.
OP/ED- 8/10 I liked it, though nothing to go "wow" over.
Emotional Involvement- 10/10 The beginning was slow, carried by Rider most of the time. But second season picked up quite a bit, and after finishing it I am tempted to reinstall F/SN again.
Enjoyment- 10/10 I look forward to F/Z every week, it's one of the only shows worth watching last season.
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Animation Quality: 9. The animation quality and art is fantastic, the way they portrayed the Noble Phantasms (which isn't easy) is also great. Some off model problems and cgi. 10 in terms of bluray release.
Voice Actors: 10. The seiyuus were top notch. All of them.
Script: 10. Dialogue was engaging.
Soundtrack: 8. There were really good tracks and really mediocre ones.
Editing: 7. Probably the worst technical point (episode 24 comes to mind). The pacing sucked, in particular in the second half.
Enjoyment: 10.
Emotional Involvement: 8. I do admit Kariya's story which was great in the novels was insipid in the anime other than his first episode. They compensated for making Waver and Rider the stars and trying to make me care about Kiritsugu (they almost succeeded).
Adaptation (I need to add this): 9 first half. 6 second half. Average = 7.5. Now let's speak of this, first half had some changes (Rin's adventure) and cuts (Kariya's suffering, some Waver/Rider bit). But second half is all over the place. Those two Kiritsugu's episodes hurt the pacing of the series, they crammed and overlooked a lot of character traits (sp. from Kirei and Tokiomi). Some scenes were pretty badly adapted from my impression of the novels (namely the Kariya ones, that last one with Sakura is the worst offender, they tried to make her sinister when she was shackled to a wall witnessing this by being covered with worms, novel wise, stunned and mindbroken into obedience after Kariya was made a lesson for her).
Average = I'm going to go with 8 for a round number.
|2012-06-30, 15:21
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I hated this anime. I hated it because I loved the novel that much, and it just did not live up to my expectations at all. Admittedly, the first few episodes actually made me pretty happy and met all my expectations, but that was because it was covering a rather dull part of the novel. Everything else was not on the level of the novel, except MAYBE the excalibur scene of episode 15.
The animation was okay, soundtrack was disappointing but still good, the script was fantastic since most of it was reused (thank god), and some of the characters were interesting - but this is a description I'm using for the anime of my favorite light novel.
Essentially, it's a good anime and easily the anime of the season, and if I were to look at it by merely comparing it to other anime, I'd rank it fairly high. Unfortunately it does not live up to the source material and ufotable's piss-poor planning turned what should have been an amazing series into what I can only call mediocre in comparison.
9/10 if we're comparing it to other anime
5/10 is how I really feel like rating it
7/10 overall
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Animation Quality: 9/10 There were a few scenes were the scenes felt a bit static, overused of the same frames, but overall it was incredible.
Voice Actors: 10/10 All the actors fit their characters perfectly.
Script: 10/10 Well it was based on what is probably the best light novel I have ever read...so they couldnt go wrong there.
Soundtrack: 6.5/10 Some really good songs overall, but I felt that they could have done a lot better, I felt that even Deen Fate Stay Night had better sound track than this.
Editing 1st half: 8/10 Ill divide this in 2 sections, for the first season the studio did pretty well with the exception of you know Rins fan service episode..., the lack of Kiritsugu and Kirei inner dialog hurt their characters a lot, but then again it was always going to be a challenge to make it work
Editing 2nd half:7/10 Even though I though they couldn't and shouldn't have screw this one up, they did in a few episodes, they tried giving us to much character development towards the end of the series to make up for what they missed in the earlier half, Sabers character ended up being annoying for the most part, I never felt this way about her when I read the novel, high notes go to Rider and Gilgamesh they did a great job on them, in the end the final episodes were extremely rush and didn't have the impact they should of have.
Enjoyment: 9/10 Even though I knew what was going to happen since I had previously read the novel, I was always glue to my computer screen minutes before every episode in anticipation to it!, few animes ever made me do this.
Emotional Involvement: 9/10 It would get perfect score, but the butchering of two of the main characters,Saber and Kiritsugu, where really disappointing.
|2012-07-01, 02:29
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Since Ufotable showed that the complete version is in the Blu-ray which is not out yet, i'll be a bit more lenient in terms of scoring since I know what we saw isn't the whole picture. I would also like to preface that I did not read the Light Novel earlier so don't have the biased elitist attitude.
Fate/Zero is a well made story, combine with great direction, script and music, and voice acting. The animation quality sometimes took a few dips, but when it gets serious they are orgasmic to watch. Ufotable successfully blend in the 3D CGI into the animation, other than that car in ep3 they all look fantastic.
To be honest though, I would love them to just unleash it as one massive box set only instead of be constricted to the 25min TV format since what they presented in the tv is subpar compare to what they achieved. Also due to the medium restriction they had to move a lot of monologues into new materials, for example showing how Tokiomi treats Rin in ep10 instead of giving him a long monologue in ep17. It may not be complete, but they had to sacrifice something to make it flow better.
The expansion of the Kiritsugu backstory is really great, since we don't really understand his character due to limited screentime before. The full effect is realised in the next episode when we see him breaking down when someone dear to him is dying. The flow on effect is great and adds to his character tremendously and setting up the finale nicely. It does make sense to have it on the eve before the final day so that it follows up the criticism from Saber and won't break the flow by having the Kirei episode afterward. If it wasn't clear to me before, then those two flashback episodes really hammers it in that a major focus in Fate/Zero is Kiritsugu's story.
The music is fantastic, I'd only heard one instance where it's a bit off, but they adds to the final two episodes so well. I grade the OP/ED by how much they add to the whole series, and the way the director introduces the OP2 in the final scene is brilliant, while ED2 told a brief backstory that won't fit within the context of the story anywhere else.
Overall I really enjoyed it. It's a fantastic series and I can't wait to see the complete version once the blu-ray comes out.
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If I think I really had one weakness about this show, it's the main characters. I like Kiritsugu and Kirei. I do think that they were good main characters and did a lot of good in this show. Both had fascinating stories which made you think.
But Saber overall was pretty irrelevant to the entire overall plot, which was not helped by the lack of detail towards Berserker. Furthermore, I don't think I've ever seen an anime where a side character carried a story as much as Rider did, and the fact that Gilgamesh was pretty impressive himself.
Still, for me arguably the best anime in the last three to four years for me.
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The "overall plot" of Fate/Zero is a bunch of wizards and heroes of the past fighting over a MacGuffin, so the only real way to measure plot relevance would be in how much focus and screentime each participant received. And even with the rushed Berserker confrontation, Saber still got a fair share of the spotlight and her way of kingship being bullied by the other two kings was one of the main plot threads in the series (certainly the main Servant-centric one), second only to Kiritsugu and Kirei's dichotomous spiritual journeys, which dominated the Masters' side of the deal.
Her character arc even uncannily mirrored Kiritsugu's (especially in their conclusions), which is another another example of her status as the protagonist amongst the Servants as Kiritsugu is for the Masters. I can understand if people found her uninteresting, since she's probably the biggest introvert in a series already filled with inwardly focused characters, but she still had an important role nonetheless.
Anyway, as for my overall impression of the series, much like with episode 24, I'll be waiting on the BDs before deciding on it. And I might as well finally read the light novel in the meantime, to see how the anime measures up as an adaptation and all.
|2012-07-01, 19:42
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Fate Zero. Overall Impressions
I recall that it was about the start of the year 2006 when the broadcast for Fate/stay night anime began. Back then I didn't know absolutely anything about the lore and mythos that the doujinshi group, TYPE-MOON, created. However, throughout the run of that series I came to like that universe with its plot and characters.
Then about three years later after Fate/stay night anime ended, the Unlimited Blade Works film adaptation arrived, and I couldn't contain my excitement upon watching the return of all the cast of characters from the first TV series.
Of course, both adaptations couldn't get scot-free from down points; I do recall lots of fans feeling rage at how several plot situations and twists were handled in the Unlimited Blade Works film, which I won't further reminiscence due to avoid opening any sore wounds.
Ok. now almost about three years after Unlimited Blade Works got released, UFO Table delivered to the fans the long-anticipated Fate Zero anime adapted from the light novel of the same name.
My knowledge is restricted to the anime, so all comments pertain to that media.
Simply put, Fate Zero was flawlessly awesome with both opposing forces in the likes of Emiya Kiritsugu and Kotomine Kirei duking out against their haunted pasts and tribulations. But, this delivery to the Fate series not only released just pure actions plus character interactions, but it as well exposed to the audience each one of the characters' philosophies in raw.
I say in raw, because we could see the moral stance of the characters actually acting to their beliefs whether that would have been for either good or bad.
For example, I still get shivers for what Kiritsugu did to Kayneth by soaking his hands in blood as another step to win the Grail, and have his wish to save the world from evil granted.
The Fourth Holy Grail War wasn't just a conflagration of parties attempting to finish each other to win the holy artifact, but it was as well a clash of different philosophical beliefs being tested to bear witness whose ideals survived and rejuvenated and whose other ideals ended up getting crushed and whose other ideals were casted aside.
For the survivors of the war, I would say that Kirei, Kiritsugu, and Waver each one of them falls into a specific category.
I also like the approach the prequel takes by seeing all the events of the war from the eyes of not only the masters, but as well both the servants and the people keeping company to each one of the masters. This is in contrast as when in other stories the plot is seen through the eyes of only one character that revolves around the story.
With this all the plot points leading and connecting to Fate/stay Night have come full circle, and watching this prequel has encouraged me to rewatch Fate/stay night because now I know how all the gaps have been filled in the first Fate series.
My verdict is that I cast my vote to Fate zero as the best anime of the year for all the reasons I stated in the Final Episode 25 Discussion thread.
This was the seventh title finished for the past autum 2011 season.
|2012-07-03, 11:58
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It was a very good anime, with great animation quality, interesting story, and good characters (especially Rider group), and definitely was a great break from all of those boring typical moe anime out there, but unfortunately, there were problems, mainly:
1. Kiritsugu's flashback, but his voice actor did not fit his teenage/young adult appearance
2. Rider vs Gil was too one way. I recall people explaining why Gil showed respect and all with what he did during battle, but that's not something the viewers of only the anime would know.
3. That one episode where Assassin died, but that had pretty bad art quality.
But in general, it was nice to watch this.
|2012-07-03, 15:29
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I really loved the novels, though I didn't like the FSN anime as much as a lot of other people here did (and I never played the game).
That said, for the most part, I thought FZ was an extremely good adaptation that generally had the sense to know when to stick with the novel (most of the dialogue is more or less straight from Urobuchi's novels) and when to diverge (some cutting inevitably and also rearranging for more dramatic structure, particularly necessary late in the series, when the novels move to shorter chunks and the anime moves to somewhat longer scenes to keep the action intact).
I also liked the nice parallels between different characters and their philosophies. And find it enjoyably ironic that in the end, all three surviving Masters got some form of their wishes granted. After all, even if it wasn't what he wanted, Kiritsugu did get to sacrifice "some" in Fuyuki to ostensibly save the world. Waver got found the respect he craved, and more importantly, learned true respect for himself. And uh, well, Kirei learned to love himself for who he really was... ha ha.
Overall, I'm loath to give it a 10, as nothing's ever really perfect, right? But I'd have to give it a 9.5, so if decimals aren't allowed, I'd round up.
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Heavens Feel goes deeper in to this.
|2012-07-07, 09:56
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Gave it a 9, though I guess I could also gave given it a 10.
Looked forward to every episode.
Music was incredible (THIS for example). Simply breathtaking.
Plot was entertaining. I have nothing to say here, really. Enjoyed about every episode.
Characters were awesome. I think every character fulfilled their role excellent. Kariya should maybe have gotten more screentime. Same can be said for Berserker.
Animation: Movie budget? I dunno, but that was so impressive. I have no complaints whatsoever here.
The only thing that bothers me a little, is that I wanted to see Saber actually defeat Berserker. But I guess we can't have it all.
|2012-07-12, 08:44
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Wonderful. An amazing story, the characters were likable with interesting goals and motives. The animation was superb just like Kara no Kyoukai and the music was Heavenly.
This might Type-Moon best animated series after the Kara no Kyoukai movies.
10 out of 10! Thank you Ufotable studios.
|2012-09-30, 23:45
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It's going to be harder to do this review with time, as I'm already starting to forget this anime despite having finished it recently. I'll make this quick.
After having sat through scores and scores of bloated dialogue, it's clear to me that Fate/Zero wanted to tell its story at all costs. But the endless exposition of ideals and rhetoric left me wanting for characters that felt a bit more human. I counted no less than five stoics whose only lines concerned shadowy plans that played straight into what would happen next. This was a key aspect that removed all tension from the action sequences: telegraphed movements made it so that characters would live for as long as the plot requires them to, regardless of how they fought or how evenly they were matched. This served to make most of the series' fights extremely predictable, and dull to watch.
The best battles, in my opinion, were ones that were not resolved on a proper battlefield, such as Kiritsugu vs. Saber on the qualities of a hero (which was unresolved by the way; they both lost their lives before realizing their dreams and ended up hurting just as many or more people than they saved), and Rider vs. Saber on methods of kingship (which Thess and I had a long and inconclusive debate about). It also baffled me that some of the most impressive fighters in the series did so little fighting. Why did we have to wait 25 episodes to discover Kirei was such an impressive martial artist?
My biggest criticism of this series is its use of time. It has all of the makings of what I believe a good anime should be outside of pacing. Much of the series is spent dragging its feet in dialogue, not all of which is entertaining. The amount of monologuing in this series is ludicrous; even the most pointless of characters would squeak out an opportunity to monologue (the entire Ryunosuke/Caster arc was a prime example of wasted time). This is the one shounen anime convention I hoped they would avoid.
Fate/Zero could have been a much more entertaining anime.
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NEWARK, N.J. - Former Harvard men's
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Maguire, who tallied 110 goals and 132 assists in his prep years, led Delbarton School to four Mennen Cup titles from 1988-91. He played four years at Harvard before being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens.
"I am humbled deeply by this honor," said Maguire upon induction. "My four years of high school hockey in New Jersey had a big effect on my entire life. Today was the culmination of one of the most important times of my life."
For the complete 2010 Hall of Fame class, please see the following article.
On April 3, Delbarton School and St. Joseph's School will face each other for the "Greatest Game Never Played". The 1989 New Jersey Championship game was never played due to an outbreak of the measles. Read this New York Times article for more information.


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After talks and negotiations in the last few months between ourselves and Activision, they have reached the decision that they are not interested in granting a non-commercial license to The Silver Lining, and have asked that we cease production and take down all related materials on our website.This is "promoting the progress"? You have to hand it to Activision, though. Not only has it pissed off a large group of fans, it's stomped out eight years of their hard work as well. I'm sure that will make those folks that much more excited about purchasing Activision games.


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We have eggs to dye and other eggs to hunt today and tomorrow and then I really want for Sunday to be focused on the real reason we celebrate Easter. I am trying to come up with some kind of meaningful "treat" for the kids in my class at church.
I guess I forgot to post my giveaway yesterday but you are in luck today. I mentioned something about wanting to share some of my HUGE stash of My Little Shoebox and that is just what I am going to do. I have paper and stickers and more alpha stickers and it's more than I will be able to use in this lifetime so I want to share with one of you. Simply leave a comment on this post before midnight Monday and you will be entered in the drawing. Good luck!
And now for a new layout! While we were on our camping trip with some family from Houston during Spring Break a couple of weeks ago the kids and all but me and Lily (she didn't sleep the night before so she took a LONG nap that morning) happened upon a patch of bluebonnets while out hiking. I am so glad that my sister-in-law loves to take pictures just like I do and she knew that I would be oh-so-grateful for the pictures of my girls with the pretty flowers.
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At a reception with the Chickasaw Regional (Public) Library System's Board of Trustees, Executive Director Lynn McIntosh and library staff members, the system honored Cameron Currier as its Teen Volunteer of the Year.
Currier, a ninth-grade student at Plainview High School, has been volunteering at CRLS in various capacities from tutoring at the Homework Help Club, helping with the Summer Reading Program and assisting with library events including Breakfast with Characters, Day of the Child/Day of the Book, Fiesta Oklahoma and more.
"I was very surprised," said Currier. "I didn't expect it but I am grateful for the honor. I love this library and want to do anything to help make it a wonderful place in our community."
Currier is a freshman cheerleader, class treasurer, member of the choir and track team and participates in Broadway Kids, piano, dance and voice while maintaining academic excellence.
Youth Services Coordinator Shawn Brown recognized other volunteers at the reception for their time as well. Those honored include Kennedy McAlister, Aditi Verma, Emily Stinson, Anviksha Srivastava, Navneet Singh, Jackson Bobst, McKenzie Cowlbeck, Antonio Rodriguez, Erika Childs and Alyssa Underwood.
"The teens have made CRLS their own as they work hard (and often) to make it a greater library," Brown said. "It still amazes me how often these kids continue to give back to their community."
Adults who were recognized for their service to CRLS and the Homework Club were Martha and Kenny Collings. Both have been coming to the library twice a week to tutor students.
The volunteers were honored with a certificate, cake and punch at the library reception.
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|2005-12-25, 05:58
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I'm so delighted to see Triad picked up this anime,
ever since I heard that this anime was about Mahjong, and especially sine no other group have started to sub it.
Going to check episode 1 now, so I'll leave my comments after having watched it
Just watched it, quite exiting, even though, it will take some time to be used to the, what I think is, awful drawing style, plus,
you'd better read the mahjong rules at triad's site before watching the show.
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Interesting, all I can say is interesting. Normally, i don't like sport anime, but this one is somehow different. The drawing...no, it does not suck neccessarily, it is more like different, very different, quite unique. We'll see it after a few episodes.
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|2005-12-25, 20:51
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The artstyle irks me, but since I've played Mahjong before I like the tension in this anime. Akagi's only 13? Bullcrap... he looks to be at least a high schooler...
And that hand in the anime.. is truely impossible to get in real game terms.
|2005-12-26, 21:20
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myself. 13 year olds are ungainly, osanai, and still have baby fat around the cheeks :P
That said, ill imagine in my mind he's at leas 18, and enjoy the show.
|2005-12-26, 21:52
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I just finished watching episode one out of curiousity and like dreamless mentioned best anime of the new season written all over it. Akagi. The art is different but after the OP was done I hardly noticed it. Speaking of which I have to find the OP and ED singles love the contrast. I know squat about mahjong so I stayed away from this show but after watching the first episode fansubbed this is a definite keeper.
|2005-12-28, 14:21
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I was strangely riveted to my seat during episode 1. I thought this was strange since I know absolutely squat about mahjong.
I loved this episode. Thanks dreamless for the recommendation! It's a keeper!
@Srin Tuar: If the 13 yo had a bad life (up all hours, does drugs, etc), it is possible to look older than his/her chronological age.
|2005-12-28, 15:38
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Art style rocks
Akagi's art styl may not be beautiful, but all I can say is that it sure is a relief to see some kind of innovation in anime drawing styles.
Too often character designers' works can't be distinguished from each other. I know that really out-there character designs aren't totally appropriate for dramatic stories, with a simple game-based or fighting-based shonen anime I think those people should fight the peer pressure a little harder instead of just making characters with the exact same big eyes small mouth deal.
Then again, anime is Japanese.
|2005-12-29, 05:11
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After watching episode 1, this series looks promising I wish i had the chance to read the comic, well I could go the other way round like I did with suzuka.
I should have to wait for episode 2 to get a better idea on this series, the OP/ED has a big difference is style of music, but there is definately more feel to the opening for me.
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the artstyle is not flashy, but very well-drawn and fitting. I'd say it shows the MONSTER-ness of Akagi very well, and portrays the emotions of the characters involved perfectly. If it uses some "beautified" style, it may attract more viewer at first glance but will most likely detract from the atmosphere and the theme of the show.
|2005-12-29, 10:48
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Indeed. The artwork's nothing that the viewers nowadays would prefer, as some of them don't appreciate what some would call 'old-style' art, or just plain weird artwork, but I feel that it somehow suits the mood of the anime a little. Those scarily calm eyes of Akagi's seem to bring out his level-headedness.
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5:00 pm
Moyers & Company "Tom Morello: A Troubadour for Justice" Songs of social protest -- music and the quest for justice -- have long been intertwined, and the troubadours of troubling times -- Guthrie, Seeger, Baez, Dylan, and Springsteen among them -- have become famous for their dedication to both. Now we can add a name to the ranks of those who lift their voices for social and economic justice: Tom Morello. Morello, who will be Bill's guest on Moyers & Company this weekend (check local listings), is the Harvard-educated (honors in political science!) guitarist who dabbled in politics, then chose rock music to make a difference. D
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William and Mary Molly comes home from the hospital and the family anxiously waits to hear her results. William gets a shock when he meets the twin brother of a body he is arranging a funeral for.G
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Outdoor Idaho "Palisades By Season" Experience the seasons in eastern Idaho's Palisades on the South Fork of the Snake River near the Wyoming border. With a reservoir, prize river fishing spots and more than 400,000 acres of wildlands in the region, each season brings a new attraction. Cameras follow biologists and nesting eagles, fishing enthusiasts, a huckleberry gatherer, and winter wildlife watchers.G
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Oregon Field Guide "Avalanche Safety/ Fishing Quotas/ Music In Nature" Students take a level-one avalanche course with regional expert Glenn Kessler. Musicians Deklun and Pace travel from Mount Hood to the coast with their electronic/trumpet musical improvisations to play for nature.G
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Finding Your Roots "Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier and Linda Chavez" The three women all share Spanish colonial roots yet each views their own identity differently. Crisscrossing Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and the Southwest, Gates reveals stories of ancestral Conquistadors, Indian rebels and "Crypto-Jews" (Spanish Jews who outwardly converted to Catholicism to survive the Inquisition, yet secretly continued to practice their religion). Part 10 of 10G
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Masterpiece Mystery! "Sherlock, Series II - The Reichenbach Fall" In what may be the climactic case of his career, Sherlock faces Moriarty's diabolical plot to "get Sherlock." First the criminal mastermind breaks into the Crown Jewels. As the scheme unfolds, Moriarty poses the "final problem," and a tabloid reporter reveals the "shocking truth" about the great detective.G
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New Tricks "Objects of Desire" An old flame, DCI James Larson, comes to ask Sandra Pullman to put her UCOS team on the trail of the murder of an antiques dealer, originally believed to have been bludgeoned to death during a bungled burglary. There is reason to believe the dealer was a police informant in return for the police turning a blind eye to his dodgier dealings.G
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Volume 17 Issue 18 | SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2004
SPLENDOR OF FLORENCE An eleven-day cultural festival meant to inspire people to discover the importance of the traditions of the past. Events will include lectures, concerts, artist workshops, films, photography, food, and a family day at various downtown locations including Pace University, The Winter Garden, and Stuyvesant High School. Above is a scene from the movie, Pontormo, starring Joe Mantegna. This film features a recreation of Pontormos final fresco, Coro of San Lorenzo. Sun, Oct. 10 at 7pm. Pace University, Schimmel Center, Spruce St.
The Neville Brothers, Art, Charles, Aaron and Cyril get together to perform at the River to River festival. The New Orleans natives formed their band in 1977 and are known for R & B greats, such as Fiyo On The Bayou, Yellow Moon and Sister Rosa. Weds, July 21, 7 p.m., Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE, 645-9800: Buy shares in the bounty of produce of small New York State farmers, weekly deliveries of fresh produce, delivered through November, approx. $375 for six months, call for more info.
Downtown nyc river to river festival 2004, various locations, rivertoriverNYC.com: Go to the website for general information about R2R events throughout the Summer.
Hudson river park, 212-533-PARK: Call for information about Take Me To The River 2004 events at the park through the end of August.
PRABHUPADA SANKIRTAN SOCIETY, 48 Ave. B, 888-hungry-5: Sun.Sunday Love Feast, a social feast of gourmet vegetarian dishes, free, 6-8 p.m.
South street seaport, Fulton & South Streets, 212-SEA-PORT: Through October-The Seaport Antique Market, more than 200 dealers sell their wares on the second & fourth Sunday of each month, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission.
Watson adventures, various locations, 212-726-1529: Scavenger hunts around the city for adults, dates for hunts include June 5 & 10, hunts are held in the afternoon and evenings, call for specific schedule and information, $15-$25/person.
DRUMMING AT THE WATERFRONT Teens practice basic drumming rhythms with Maguette Camarra, program leader with the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. Tuesdays at 4. Rockefeller Park. Free.
The lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender community center, 208 West 13th St., 212-620-7310: Call for details about upcoming events at the Center.
OUR LADY OF POMPEII CHURCH, 25 Carmine St., 633-9868: Sat. & Sun.Antique/flea market, 10 a.m.-dark.
The sporting club, 99 Hudson St., 212-219-0900: Call about events & availability to use this 5,000 square foot space for events in this great sports club.
Wall street rising downtown information center, 25 Broad St., 212-425-INFO: Call for information on events taking place at the Information Center and around the Downtown Area.
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"Melbourne Hall was, and mercifully is, one of the most exquisite of the smaller stately homes of England, while the formal gardens... are as close to perfection as any in the country...".
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Melbourne Hall stands in an idyllic setting at the east end of the village overlooking the 20 acre mill pool. Passers-by get little more tha a fleeting glimpse, because its principal aspects are south and east towards the parkland and gardens, while the courtyards and outbuildings separate it from the village to the noth and west. More information on how to find us here.
The house has a chequered and unusually well-documented history, and all centuries from the 16th to the 20th have left their mark on the fabric. This combined with the fact that Melbourne remains a lived-in family home, accounts for its warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. You can find out more about Melbourne Hall's rich past here.It is now the home of Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr, Lord Ralph being a direct descendant of Sir John Coke who made Melbourne his home in 1629 as shown on the Owners layout tree.
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